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The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.