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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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    Every day, the average person swallows about a quart of mucous.
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    A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
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    Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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    Smoking while pregnant increases the chances of spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) stillbirths and premature labor.
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    There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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    Vaccines contain formaldehyde, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), phenol (disinfectant / pesticide), and aluminum.
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    One out of 20 people have an extra rib.
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