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    On average, someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies every 3 minutes from stroke.
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    Every year your body replaces 98% of your atoms.
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    On average, women have always lived longer than men.
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    Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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    A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing.
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    If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, and fail to receive medical attention, you still have a 50% chance of survival.
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    The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
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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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