Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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Most of us have microscopic, worm like mites named Demodex that live in our eyelashes and have claws and a mouth.
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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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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