Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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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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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
