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    The human brain is insensitive to pain.
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    Male hospital patients fall out of bed twice as often as female hospital patients.
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    Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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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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    Your spit has a painkiller 6 times stronger than morphine. It contains a substance called opiorphin that is stronger than morphine.
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    Video Games Boost Ability to Learn Motor Skills
    Playing video games like Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed can boost your ability to learn motor skills.
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    If you are cold you are more likely to be hungry because you use energy to keep warm.
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    If every muscle in your body could pull in one direction, you could lift nearly 25 tons.
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