You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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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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The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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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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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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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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