Random Human Facts

    96 facts tagged with Human Facts

    A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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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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    You can't tickle yourself.
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    We share 70% of our DNA with a slug.
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    Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
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    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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    The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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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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