Random Human Facts

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    The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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    Only humans shed emotional tears.
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    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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    Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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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 human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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