Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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Your heart rate can rise as much as 30% during a yawn.
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Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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