In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Lunokhod 1 (lit. moonwalker), the first successful space rover.
Swirling Space in an Ergoregion
The frontal sinus, an airfilled space just behind the brow, is a unique size and shape in each of us
Environmental Systems in Space and Time
Sticky foods such as dried fruits can adhere to teeth and promote decay