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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Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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There are glasses which allow a red-green color-blind person to see colors the way everyone else does.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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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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Having sex can make a woman look younger and more attractive due to the release of estrogen and collagen.
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