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    Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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    The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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    The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.
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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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    The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
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    Sex burns about 360 calories per hour.
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    Witzelsucht
    Witzelsucht
    There's a neurological condition called Witzelsucht, which causes the affected person to constantly make puns, jokes, and sexual comments in inappropriate situations.
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    The human brain is insensitive to pain.
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