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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The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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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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Within three days of death, the enzymes that once digested your food begin to eat you.
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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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In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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