In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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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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Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.