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    You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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    When you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells.
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    Grossly Obese Man Didn't Eat for over a Year, Lost 125Kg and Survived
    In 1965, a grossly obese Scotsman survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days. He lived entirely off his copious body fat and lost 125kg with no adverse effects.
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    Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
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    Witzelsucht
    Witzelsucht
    There's a neurological condition called Witzelsucht, which causes the affected person to constantly make puns, jokes, and sexual comments in inappropriate situations.
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    People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
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    It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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    Exercise: Makes You More Productive and Happier All Day After Exercising
    Exercising makes you both more productive and happier for the rest of the day. Thanks to the release of brain chemicals, it improves your brain function and memory, and the positive effect lasts for the entire day.
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