What country originated the term "dumbbell"?

Health Trivia / June 23, 2025

England. The word "dumbbell" (dumb bell) may have come from the device used for ringing church bells in 16th century Tudor England.

What type of birthmark is also called a stork bite?

Health Trivia / June 22, 2025

Salmon Patches. Stork bites or Salmon patches are also known as angel's kiss.

27% of global deaths due to injury in 2015 were attributed to what cause by the World Health Organization?

Health Trivia / June 22, 2025

Road Traffic Accidents. Injuries from road traffic accidents claimed the lives of nearly 5 million people in 2015.

What percentage fat should a healthy male's body have?

Health Trivia / June 21, 2025

12 To 18 Percent. In females the number is slightly higher; approximately 14 percent to 20 percent fat.

About how much does the average adult human brain weigh?

Health Trivia / June 21, 2025

3 Pounds. The brain accounts for about 2% of body weight but uses up about 20% of the energy.

How much economic activity is generated annually by U.S. hospitals' purchases of goods and services?

Health Trivia / June 20, 2025

$1.9 Trillion. 10% of all 2007 health care spending went towards the purchase of prescription drugs.