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Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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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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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.