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    Unlike dogs, pigs, and some other mammals, humans cannot taste water. They taste only the chemicals and impurities in the water.
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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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    Red, Yellow, and Orange Stimulate Appetite
    The colors red, yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens if you're trying to lose weight as they are known to stimulate appetite.
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    The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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    Your thumb is about the same size as your nose.
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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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    Within three days of death, the enzymes that once digested your food begin to eat you.
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    Panophobia is the fear of everything.
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