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    Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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    The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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    10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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    It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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    Scientists estimate that laughing 100 times is equivalent to a 10-minute workout on a rowing machine.
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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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