There is a disease called ichthyosis that turns the skin scaly like a fish.
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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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In the average lifetime a person will breath in about 44 pounds of dust.
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One or two alcohol drinks a day can be anti-inflammatory.
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When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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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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Your heart rate can rise as much as 30% during a yawn.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet.
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