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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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.
Global Distribution of Precipitation
Culture in a Global Context
Modern Predication of Peak in Global Oil Production
The Global Impact of Climate Change
The rate of global emissions is rising rapidly, especially in India and China
Global air circulation patterns and their effects on climate.