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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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.
The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.