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    A study in the UK states that men need at least two "guys nights out" each week to stay healthy.
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    In the average lifetime a person will breath in about 44 pounds of dust.
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    Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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    A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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    A sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour.
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    Drinking watermelon juice before a workout helps reduce muscle soreness.
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