Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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Motorists who talk on cell phones are more impaired than drunk drivers with blood-alcohol levels exceeding .08!
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Each nostril of a human being register smell in a different way. Smells that are made from the right nostril are more pleasant than the left.
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The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail.
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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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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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In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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