The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
