Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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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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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
Convection and the Mechanism of Plate Tectonics
Mineral Exploration Drill Rig
A typical TP sensor mounted on the throttle plate of this port-injected engine.
Plan and Reconstruction Drawing of the house of the Silver Wedding