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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.
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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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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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In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
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It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Whites pour mustard and ketchup over black (and white) students who were integrating a lunch counter ...
Jeremy Deller, A Good Day for Cyclists (painted by Sarah Tynan).
Sarah Sze, Triple Point (Pendulum).
Spoon a few chunks of tofu onto your salad bar lunch for extra calcium