The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body.
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Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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The human brain is insensitive to pain.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
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The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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