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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.
Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.