The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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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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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.