By weight, Bone is five times stronger than steel.
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Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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Pain travels through the body at 350 feet per second!
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Household bleach is the recommended chemical to decontaminate people exposed to the anthrax virus, by the U.S. F.D.A.
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Some people have a "natural alarm clock" allowing them to wake up when they want. This is actually caused by a burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin.
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Every cigarette smoked cuts at least five minutes of life on average, which is roughly the time it takes to smoke one cigarette.
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