Although African-Americans make up only 13% of the U.S. population, they accounted for one half of the estimated new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2004.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Gin is a mild diuretic which helps the body get rid of excessive fluid. Thus, it can reduce problems such as menstrual bloating.
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It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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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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A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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Within three days of death, the enzymes that once digested your food begin to eat you.
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The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
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