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    The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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    Wearing tight pants can lead to impotence in men.
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    The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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    The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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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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    The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
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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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    Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for maintaining healthy bones.
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