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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.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.