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Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

