FACT OF THE DAY

May 11 2022


Each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die.


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History
In 5,000 years of human history, only one disease has been eradicated: smallpox.
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World
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May 12 2022
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May 11 2022
Sports
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May 10 2022
World
Despite of having natural resources, Africa is the poorest and underdeveloped continent.
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May 8 2022
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May 7 2022
World
There are more than 200 languages spoken in Europe.
May 6 2022
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