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  2. Pesticide poisoning - Wikipedia

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    A few additional screening questions about the patient's work and home environment, in addition to a typical health questionnaire, can indicate whether there was a potential pesticide poisoning. [24] If one is regularly using carbamate and organophosphate pesticides, it is important to obtain a baseline cholinesterase test.

  3. Rule of threes (survival) - Wikipedia

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    Training in use of a liferaft – the rule will apply when exposed at sea. In survival, the rule of threes involves the priorities in order to survive. [1] [2] [3] The rule, depending on the place where one lives, may allow people to effectively prepare for emergencies [4] and determine decision-making in case of injury or danger posed by the environment.

  4. Underground living - Wikipedia

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    Underground dwellings are an alternative to above-ground dwellings for some home seekers, including those who are looking to minimize impact on the environment. Factories and office buildings can benefit from underground facilities for many of the same reasons as underground dwellings such as noise abatement, energy use, and security.

  5. Underwater habitat - Wikipedia

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    German underwater laboratory, "Helgoland", 2010. Underwater habitats are underwater structures in which people can live for extended periods and carry out most of the basic human functions of a 24-hour day, such as working, resting, eating, attending to personal hygiene, and sleeping.

  6. Antivenom - Wikipedia

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    Antivenoms are purified from animal serum by several processes and may contain other serum proteins that can act as immunogens.Some individuals may react to the antivenom with an immediate hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis) or a delayed hypersensitivity (serum sickness) reaction, and antivenom should, therefore, be used with caution.

  7. Ant chalk - Wikipedia

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    Labeling often falsely claims the chalk is "harmless to human beings and animals" and "safe to use." Chalks have been found to cause serious health problems and deaths. Packaging generally does not list ingredients. [1] Despite its illegal status, "Chinese Chalk" is illegally imported from China and sold in corner stores in the United States. [3]

  8. Planetary habitability - Wikipedia

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    Understanding planetary habitability is partly an extrapolation of the conditions on Earth, as this is the only planet known to support life.. Planetary habitability is the measure of a planet's or a natural satellite's potential to develop and maintain an environment hospitable to life. [1]

  9. Cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia

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    Chemical structure of ethyl cyanoacrylate, the precursor to many commercial adhesives. The most common monomer is ethyl cyanoacrylate.Several related esters are known. To facilitate easy handling, a cyanoacrylate monomer is frequently formulated with an ingredient such as fumed silica to make it more viscous or gel-like.