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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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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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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%