Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
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Your body is creating and killing 15 million red blood cells per second!
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The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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Kissing an infection-free partner is good for your teeth!
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Ernest Hemingway survived through anthrax, malaria, pneumonia, dysentery, skin cancer, hepatitis, anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, two plane crashes, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured spleen, a ruptured liver, a crushed vertebra, a fractured skull, and more.
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Household bleach is the recommended chemical to decontaminate people exposed to the anthrax virus, by the U.S. F.D.A.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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