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    The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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    Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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    After an 11 year study, cell phones were shown not to increase chances of getting cancer.
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    The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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    Salt Mine Hospital
    Salt Mine Hospital
    In Ukraine, there's a thousand-foot-deep salt mine that is used to treat respiratory ailments. Inside, there is substantially less bacteria in the air than in the most sterile room in a hospital.
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    Drinking banana milkshake is a perfect cure for hangover.
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    Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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    Putting sugar on a wound or cut will greatly reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
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