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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.