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    Grossly Obese Man Didn't Eat for over a Year, Lost 125Kg and Survived
    In 1965, a grossly obese Scotsman survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days. He lived entirely off his copious body fat and lost 125kg with no adverse effects.
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    Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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    One out of 20 people have an extra rib.
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    The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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    Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.
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    More people use blue toothbrushes, than red ones!
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    There are times when you're walking that the pressure on your feet exceeds your body weight, and when you're running, it can be three or four times your weight.
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    When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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