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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.