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The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.