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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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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A third of the human population sneezes when they look at the Sun. Light can signal the ocular nerve near the sinuses and triggers a sneeze.
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Babies crawl an average of 200m a day.
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Having sex can make a woman look younger and more attractive due to the release of estrogen and collagen.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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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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Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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