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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.