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47 facts, from the everyday to the astonishing.

Angina is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough…

Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder of brain function. People with classical autism show three types…

Mary Mallon lived in New York about 100 years ago, and worked as a cook. It seemed that every family she worked for…

Eating is controlled by many factors, including appetite, food availability, family, peer, and cultural practices, and…

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