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    Fingernails grow fastest on the hand you favor.
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    Human teeth are almost as hard as rocks!
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    Happiness is Contagious
    Happiness is Contagious
    Happiness and stress are contagious; surrounding yourself with happier people will make you happier too.
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    Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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    It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. It is a defense mechanism that has evolved to protect our eyes from bacteria and debris.
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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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    Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn't digest itself.
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    If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, and fail to receive medical attention, you still have a 50% chance of survival.
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