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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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Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.