Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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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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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
Clusters and Zones in the Olfactory Bulb
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World Climate Zones
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