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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.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.