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    Cigarette smoke contains 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which cause cancer.
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    Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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    You mostly breathe from only one nostril at a time!
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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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    A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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    When you take a step, you are using up to 200 muscles.
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    Video Games Boost Ability to Learn Motor Skills
    Playing video games like Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed can boost your ability to learn motor skills.
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    You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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