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    Every hour one billion cells in the body must be replaced.
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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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    Deep Breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.
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    Vaccines contain formaldehyde, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), phenol (disinfectant / pesticide), and aluminum.
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    If you cut a 'V' shape into your toe nails, you can prevent 'in-grown' toe nails.
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    India used to be the richest country in the world until the British invasion in the early 17th Century.
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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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    At age 70, more than 70 percent of men are still potent!
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