As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
