The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.
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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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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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All humans have the ability to see ultraviolet light, but it is passively filtered out by the eye's lens. People who undergo surgery to remove the lens can detect ultraviolet light.
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The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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Your thumb is about the same size as your nose.
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If every muscle in your body could pull in one direction, you could lift nearly 25 tons.
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