Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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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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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.
lion cubs in the wild, South Africa
Wandering Albatross at South Georgia Island
The Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni is a large species of bee-eater found in South Asia.