Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
Introduction to Organic Compounds
Graph of 3 compounds tested
Compounds
Compounds
Four essential organic compounds
The Ames test, which screens compounds for potential mutagenicity