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• Humans are born with around 300 bones, but as they grow and develop.
• Some of these bones fuse together, resulting in a total of 206 bones in the adult human skeleton.
• This process of bone fusion, called ossification.

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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, a device used to protect buildings from lightning strikes.

He made this invention in 1752 as part of his experiments with electricity.

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Each of these statements is true:

• Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body: Vitamins like vitamins C and the B vitamins are water-soluble.
• Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body: Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble and can be stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver
• The body can absorb more of a fat-soluble vitamin than required: Unlike water-soluble vitamins, excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to accumulation in the body

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Neutrons have no electric charge, hence they are neutral.

Protons have a positive charge.

Electrons have a negative charge.

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An isobar is an imaginary line that connects places of equal barometric pressure.

They can be used to find areas of low or high pressure over a large area.

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Stainless steel is a alloys that contain a minimum of approximately 11% chromium, a composition that prevents the iron from rusting and also provides heat-resistant properties.

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A hygrometer measures the amount of water vapor (humidity) in the air.

It is widely used in meteorology, agriculture, and HVAC systems.

Types of hygrometers include mechanical, electronic, and psychrometers.

Maintaining proper humidity is important for health, comfort, and industrial processes.

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Liquids that evaporate quickly are called volatile liquids

Volatility refers to the tendency of a liquid to vaporize or evaporate quickly, often at room temperature or below. 

Examples of volatile liquids include:

• Alcohol (e.g., ethanol, isopropanol)
• Acetone
• Gasoline
• Perfumes
• Essential oils

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Bird flu is caused by a type of influenza A virus, often H5N1.

It affects birds and can occasionally infect humans.

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Ablutophobia is the fear of bathing or washing.

It is a specific phobia where individuals experience anxiety related to personal hygiene activities.