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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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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.