A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing.
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Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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There is a disease called ichthyosis that turns the skin scaly like a fish.
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Your heart rate can rise as much as 30% during a yawn.
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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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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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"Fish odor syndrome" is a rare genetic disorder that causes people to smell like rotten fish.
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Bearing a male child can alter a woman's brain by leaving male DNA that can persist for the rest of her life, making her less likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease, promote tissue repair, and improve her immune system.
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