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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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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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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.