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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.
The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.