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 ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
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The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
Using outgroups to infer the ancestral state
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Testing motor function of cranial nerve VII - Frown
