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Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.