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    If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, and fail to receive medical attention, you still have a 50% chance of survival.
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    Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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    The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.
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    Clinophobia is the fear of beds!
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    Every cigarette smoked cuts at least five minutes of life on average, which is roughly the time it takes to smoke one cigarette.
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    10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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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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    Oenophobia is the Fear of wines.
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