Brief exposure to high levels of PCBs and dioxins may cause skin lesions and affect the liver (the tolerated daily intake for dioxin is about 1 picogram - one trillionth of a gram - per kg body weight).

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The combined thrust from its two engines - at least 50, 000 lb (22, 680 kg) - is more than its weight with fuel and weapons - so it can accelerate even when going straight upwards.

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Jackie also was struggling with her weight, at one point hitting 64 kg on a 157-cm frame.

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