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Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.