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    The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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    Sectoral Heterochromia
    Sectoral Heterochromia
    Sectoral heterochromia is an eye condition where one part of the iris appears different to the rest. It's generally a result of excessive pigment.
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    Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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    A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day. Most of the sweat evaporates before a person realizes it's there, though!
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    Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of going to school.
    Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of going to school.
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    A person infected with the SARS virus, has a 95-98% chance of recovery.
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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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    Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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