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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.