In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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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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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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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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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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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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