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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.