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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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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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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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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.