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    It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest.
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    It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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    In Nepal, cow dung is used for medicinal purposes.
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    Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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    The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days.
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    Laughing could dramatically improve your health – and be as good for you as a deep state of meditation, researchers have found.
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    The Most Toxic Substance Currently Known Is Botox
    The most toxic substance known is botulinum toxin, otherwise known as Botox. One hundred nanograms is enough to kill a fully grown man; 1 kilogram would be enough to wipe out the entire human race.
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    Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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