A man named Heraclitus had an illness that made his body swell up with water. To try to sweat it off, he buried himself in a steaming pile of animal poo, but then overheated and died of dehydration.
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Redheads require up to 20% more anesthesia to be knocked out.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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The longest Monopoly game in a bathtub lasted 99 hours!
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Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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