By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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During a typical human life span, the human heart will beat approximately 2.5 billion times.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet.
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Ernest Hemingway survived through anthrax, malaria, pneumonia, dysentery, skin cancer, hepatitis, anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, two plane crashes, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured spleen, a ruptured liver, a crushed vertebra, a fractured skull, and more.
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Having sex can make a woman look younger and more attractive due to the release of estrogen and collagen.
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According to a 1950s survey, 75% of men ejaculate within two minutes of penetration.
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When you take a step, you are using up to 200 muscles.
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