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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    Common pesticides such as roach, termite, and flea insecticide can be found in the bodies of the majority of Americans.
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    The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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    According to one report, it would take 800 marijuana joints to kill a person - but the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning.
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    Stress can result in more headaches as a result of the body rerouting blood flow to other parts of the body.
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    Your ribs move about 5 million times a year, every time you breathe!
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    If your stomach didn't produce a new layer of mucous every two weeks, it would digest itself.
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    Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie!
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