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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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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.