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    Stress and Reading
    Stress and Reading
    Researchers have found that reading reduces stress by 68%, more than listening to music or taking a walk.
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    Only 1% of bacteria cause disease.
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    During menstruation, the sensitivity of a woman's middle finger is reduced.
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    Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for maintaining healthy bones.
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    "Fish odor syndrome" is a rare genetic disorder that causes people to smell like rotten fish.
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    Grossly Obese Man Didn't Eat for over a Year, Lost 125Kg and Survived
    In 1965, a grossly obese Scotsman survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days. He lived entirely off his copious body fat and lost 125kg with no adverse effects.
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    A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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    It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest.
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