Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.