Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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Held in farts enter your bloodstream and are bad for your body.
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Within three days of death, the enzymes that once digested your food begin to eat you.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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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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