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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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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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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.