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    Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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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 human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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    Sectoral Heterochromia
    Sectoral Heterochromia
    Sectoral heterochromia is an eye condition where one part of the iris appears different to the rest. It's generally a result of excessive pigment.
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    According to a study conducted by the University of South Carolina, Marijuana can be used to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, lupus, colitis, and multiple sclerosis.
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    If you stop working out, it takes twice as long to lose strength than it took to gain it.
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    If you cut a 'V' shape into your toe nails, you can prevent 'in-grown' toe nails.
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    Grossly Obese Man Didn't Eat for over a Year, Lost 125Kg and Survived
    In 1965, a grossly obese Scotsman survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days. He lived entirely off his copious body fat and lost 125kg with no adverse effects.
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