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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There are about 1,400 different species of bacteria in your belly 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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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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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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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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Your heart will pump about 212 million liters in its lifetime.
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It would take about 1,200,000 mosquitoes to fully drain the average human body of blood.
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