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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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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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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.