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 human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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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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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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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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Held in farts enter your bloodstream and are bad for your body.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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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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