Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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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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Within three days of death, the enzymes that once digested your food begin to eat you.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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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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If every muscle in your body could pull in one direction, you could lift nearly 25 tons.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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