Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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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 lifespan of mammals is about 1 and a half billion heartbeats.
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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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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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Obsessive nose picking is called Rhinotillexomania.
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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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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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