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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.