In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
Eye Color Is a Sex-Linked Trait in Drosophila (Part 4)