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    You're born with 300 bones, but when you get to be an adult, you only have 206!
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    People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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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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    On average, someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies every 3 minutes from stroke.
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    There are about 1,400 different species of bacteria in your belly button.
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    A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing.
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    After an 11 year study, cell phones were shown not to increase chances of getting cancer.
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    Women buy four out of every 10 condoms sold.
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