The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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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.
Mutualistic associations between fungi and plant roots: (a) arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus stained so
