Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn't digest itself.
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35,000 people in the U.S. will die from the flu annually.
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Each nostril of a human being register smell in a different way. Smells that are made from the right nostril are more pleasant than the left.
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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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The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.
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