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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.