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    After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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    Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different!
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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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    The human brain is insensitive to pain.
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    Nearly 80 percent of all sudden cardiac arrests happen at home.
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    If you unfolded your brain, it would cover an ironing board.
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    Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails!
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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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