When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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There are times when you're walking that the pressure on your feet exceeds your body weight, and when you're running, it can be three or four times your weight.
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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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Every day, the average person swallows about a quart of mucous.
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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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