Random Body Facts

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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    If your DNA was stretched out it would reach to the moon 6,000 times.
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    When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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    Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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    The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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    Camping Can Help to Reset Body Clock
    Camping can help to reset your body clock, according to research.
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