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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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    Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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    All humans have the ability to see ultraviolet light, but it is passively filtered out by the eye's lens. People who undergo surgery to remove the lens can detect ultraviolet light.
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    Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches.
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    A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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    The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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    Red, Yellow, and Orange Stimulate Appetite
    The colors red, yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens if you're trying to lose weight as they are known to stimulate appetite.
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    Oenophobia is the Fear of wines.
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