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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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.