It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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Every hour one billion cells in the body must be replaced.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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You mostly breathe from only one nostril at a time!
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Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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Ernest Hemingway survived through anthrax, malaria, pneumonia, dysentery, skin cancer, hepatitis, anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, two plane crashes, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured spleen, a ruptured liver, a crushed vertebra, a fractured skull, and more.
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Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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