There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.