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Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.