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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Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
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2 out of 3 adults in the United States have hemorrhoids.
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It takes 17 muscles to smile, 43 to frown.
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People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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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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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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