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    After an 11 year study, cell phones were shown not to increase chances of getting cancer.
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    The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days.
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    All humans have the ability to see ultraviolet light, but it is passively filtered out by the eye's lens. People who undergo surgery to remove the lens can detect ultraviolet light.
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    The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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    In Nepal, cow dung is used for medicinal purposes.
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    It is possible to go blind from smoking too heavily.
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    Salt Mine Hospital
    Salt Mine Hospital
    In Ukraine, there's a thousand-foot-deep salt mine that is used to treat respiratory ailments. Inside, there is substantially less bacteria in the air than in the most sterile room in a hospital.
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    Red, Yellow, and Orange Stimulate Appetite
    The colors red, yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens if you're trying to lose weight as they are known to stimulate appetite.
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