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    During menstruation, the sensitivity of a woman's middle finger is reduced.
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    The male fetus is capable of attaining an erection during the last trimester.
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    Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for maintaining healthy bones.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    A new parent will lose about 1055.6 hours of sleep in the first year of their child's life - almost 44 days!
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    The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body.
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    Crying literally alleviates stress and uniquely allows humans to decrease feelings of anger and sadness.
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    Your heart rate can rise as much as 30% during a yawn.
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