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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.