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    By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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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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    "Fish odor syndrome" is a rare genetic disorder that causes people to smell like rotten fish.
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    Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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    If you unfolded your brain, it would cover an ironing board.
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    There is a disease called ichthyosis that turns the skin scaly like a fish.
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