Random Body Facts

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    The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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    One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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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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    The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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    Singing Health Benefits
    Singing Health Benefits
    Singing exercises your heart, lungs, and releases endorphins which make you feel good.
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    Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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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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