The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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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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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
