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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.