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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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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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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.