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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.