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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.

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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 can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").

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