In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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Coughing can cause air to move through your windpipe faster than the speed of sound - over a thousand feet per second!
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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If you are cold you are more likely to be hungry because you use energy to keep warm.
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Gin is a mild diuretic which helps the body get rid of excessive fluid. Thus, it can reduce problems such as menstrual bloating.
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Your thumb is about the same size as your nose.
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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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