In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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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 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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An average heart beats 100,000 times a day, pumping some 2,000 gallons of blood through its chambers. Over a 70-year life span, that adds up to more than 2.5 billion heartbeats.
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