Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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Your heart will pump about 212 million liters in its lifetime.
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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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