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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.