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    Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete!
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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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    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 aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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    The male fetus is capable of attaining an erection during the last trimester.
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    It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. It is a defense mechanism that has evolved to protect our eyes from bacteria and debris.
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    The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.
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    The lense of the eye continues to grow throughout a person's life.
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