The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.