In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.
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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
How Traits Evolve
As cities evolve, so does architecture. This photo is of the Exhibition and Conference Center in ...
Four kinds of evidence supporting the theory that species evolve.
