Random Human Facts

    96 facts tagged with Human Facts

    Teenage Laziness is Natural, Not Bad Behavior
    Research suggests that laziness is just a natural part of being a teenager and doesn't reflect bad behavior.
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    Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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    An unprotected human can survive up to 1.5 minutes in space with no permanent bodily damage.
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    Atacama Skeleton
    Atacama Skeleton
    In 2003, the skeletal remains of a human that measured 6 inches in length were found in a Chilean ghost town. A definite explanation for its size, mutations, and origin has yet to be found.
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    The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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    We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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    We share 70% of our DNA with a slug.
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    Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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