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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.