The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.
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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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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
Fruit Nutrition
A typical bank statement.
Vitamins and Minerals
A. Clara Peeters Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
Dried Apricots Fruit
TASTE: More Matters: Include Fruit and Vegetables in Meals and Snacks