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It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.
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Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.
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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.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.