Random Body Facts

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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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    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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    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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    A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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    The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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