Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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A third of the human population sneezes when they look at the Sun. Light can signal the ocular nerve near the sinuses and triggers a sneeze.
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It took 200,000 years for humans to reach 3 billion in number. It took 40 years for the next 3 billion.
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A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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Your heart will pump about 212 million liters in its lifetime.
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It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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