The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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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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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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