Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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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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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 human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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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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