In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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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.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
