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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.