The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Medical research has found substances in mistletoe that can slow down tumor growth.
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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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The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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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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It takes 17 muscles to smile, 43 to frown.
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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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