More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.