Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.
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Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.
The Border Collie is considered to be one of the most intelligent breeds.
Cooked tarantula spiders are considered a delicacy in Cambodia.
