Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Obsessive nose picking is called Rhinotillexomania.
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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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Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than they are to plants.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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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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We share 70% of our DNA with a slug.
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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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