The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Processing of an mRNA molecule after transcription.