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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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 longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
Functions of antibodies
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