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    Coughing can cause air to move through your windpipe faster than the speed of sound - over a thousand feet per second!
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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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    Wearing tight pants can lead to impotence in men.
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    Sex burns about 360 calories per hour.
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    Men are twice as likely to be binge drinkers than women.
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    About half of all Americans are on a diet on any given day.
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    Common pesticides such as roach, termite, and flea insecticide can be found in the bodies of the majority of Americans.
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    Medical research has found substances in mistletoe that can slow down tumor growth.
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