The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Apparent and True Orbits of Alpha Centauri.
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Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue)
A diagram showing one of Mendel’s crosses. True-breeding strains of pea plants with smooth and ...