Random Body Facts

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    For most people, no matter how hard you pinch the skin on your elbow with your fingers it doesn't hurt.
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    There are about 1,400 different species of bacteria in your belly button.
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    It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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    The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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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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    You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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