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There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.