Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
