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    Although men ARE more likely to suffer heart attacks, women are more likely to die within a year from having a heart attack.
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    By weight, Bone is five times stronger than steel.
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    You're born with 300 bones, but when you get to be an adult, you only have 206!
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    Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete!
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    Only 1% of bacteria cause disease in humans!
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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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    According to one report, it would take 800 marijuana joints to kill a person - but the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning.
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    Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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