The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
Rhomboid Major
Metabolic interactions among the major fuel-metabolizing organs
Major Minerals
Major Structures of the Human Brain
The chemical reaction catalyzed by DNA polymerase I
Energy requirements of an uncatalyzed versus an enzymatically catalyzed chemical reaction