The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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An average adult produces about half a liter of flatulent gas per day, resulting in an average of about fourteen occurrences of flatulence a day.
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Redheads require more anesthesia to 'go under' than other hair colors do.
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The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.
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The human brain is insensitive to pain.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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Chocolate, sex, and laughter are all important for a healthy brain.
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