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    A person infected with the SARS virus, has a 95-98% chance of recovery.
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    According to one report, it would take 800 marijuana joints to kill a person - but the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning.
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    Ingrown toenails are hereditary.
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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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    Common pesticides such as roach, termite, and flea insecticide can be found in the bodies of the majority of Americans.
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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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    The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail.
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