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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The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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For most people, no matter how hard you pinch the skin on your elbow with your fingers it doesn't hurt.
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The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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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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