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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).