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The Babylonians wrote numbers in a system that used 60 as the base value rather than the number 10. They did not have a symbol for "zero."
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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.