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.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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