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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.
The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.