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    In the average lifetime a person will breath in about 44 pounds of dust.
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    Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor.
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    Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.
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    Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting.
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    One out of 20 people have an extra rib.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    Deep Breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.
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    Crying literally alleviates stress and uniquely allows humans to decrease feelings of anger and sadness.
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