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    The Most Toxic Substance Currently Known Is Botox
    The most toxic substance known is botulinum toxin, otherwise known as Botox. One hundred nanograms is enough to kill a fully grown man; 1 kilogram would be enough to wipe out the entire human race.
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    Benefits of Kindness
    Benefits of Kindness
    Acts of kindness make us happier and healthier.
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    ‘Fracture putty’ is a material being developed that when packed in & around a bone fracture, provides full load bearing strength within days.
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    One out of 20 people have an extra rib.
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    In Nepal, cow dung is used for medicinal purposes.
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    One or two alcohol drinks a day can be anti-inflammatory.
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    Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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