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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.