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It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.