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 bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
