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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.