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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.