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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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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).