Random Body Facts

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    One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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    The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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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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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    Most of us have microscopic, worm like mites named Demodex that live in our eyelashes and have claws and a mouth.
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    Stress can result in more headaches as a result of the body rerouting blood flow to other parts of the body.
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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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    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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