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    A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
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    After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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    The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days.
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    Women buy four out of every 10 condoms sold.
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    It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. It is a defense mechanism that has evolved to protect our eyes from bacteria and debris.
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    20 minutes after smoking a cigarette, blood pressure drops to normal.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    A new parent will lose about 1055.6 hours of sleep in the first year of their child's life - almost 44 days!
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