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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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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.