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    If you cut a 'V' shape into your toe nails, you can prevent 'in-grown' toe nails.
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    Only 1% of bacteria cause disease in humans!
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    The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
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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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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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    Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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    The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail.
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