The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.