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    Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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    Your heart rate can rise as much as 30% during a yawn.
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    A woman's sense of smell is most sensitive during ovulation.
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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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    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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    Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for maintaining healthy bones.
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    Deep Breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.
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    In the average lifetime a person will breath in about 44 pounds of dust.
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