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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.
The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.