Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
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