In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.
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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
Bolts and screws have many different heads. The head determines what tool is needed.
An assortment of hoist pad adaptors that are often needed to safely hoist many pickup trucks, ...
The OSHA global hazardous materials labels.
An Internet connection is usually needed to perform updates although some vehicle manufacturers use ...
Poisonous Materials
Packaging materials like zip-close bags, egg cartons, and takeout containers should be thrown away