In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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Held in farts enter your bloodstream and are bad for your body.
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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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You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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Your body is creating and killing about 2.4 million red blood cells per second.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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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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When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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