Coughing can cause air to move through your windpipe faster than the speed of sound - over a thousand feet per second!
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The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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Every year your body replaces 98% of your atoms.
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Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
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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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Dogs can be trained to identify the scent of lung cancer long before symptoms develop.
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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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