The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
This bleeding heart plant (the genus Dicentra) is an example of an angiosperm.
Carnivorous plants, such as this pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) are commonly found in bog habit