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    Men are twice as likely to be binge drinkers than women.
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    Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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    All humans have the ability to see ultraviolet light, but it is passively filtered out by the eye's lens. People who undergo surgery to remove the lens can detect ultraviolet light.
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    Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    There's a new vaccine for alcoholism that gives drinkers an immediate and harsh hangover, even if they drink a small amount of booze.
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    The average person can live for eleven days without water, assuming an average temperature of 60 degrees fahrenheit.
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    Pain occurs when sounds are above 130 db.
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