The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
Tissues and Regions of the Root Tip
To cleanse an open wound, begin close to the wound and work outward in full or half circles.