It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
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Medical research has found substances in mistletoe that can slow down tumor growth.
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Ernest Hemingway survived through anthrax, malaria, pneumonia, dysentery, skin cancer, hepatitis, anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, two plane crashes, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured spleen, a ruptured liver, a crushed vertebra, a fractured skull, and more.
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The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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You have no sense of smell when you're sleeping!
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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