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    One quarter of the human brain is used to control the eyes.
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    By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    35,000 people in the U.S. will die from the flu annually.
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    The first patented condom was meant to be reused!
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    Tap water in Canada is held to a higher health standard than bottled water.
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    Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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    10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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