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    The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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    A new parent will lose about 1055.6 hours of sleep in the first year of their child's life - almost 44 days!
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    From the age of thirty, humans gradually begin to shrink in size.
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    The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body.
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    Applying vodka to your face helps tighten your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.
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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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    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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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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