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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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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