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    A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
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    It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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    Nearly 80 percent of all sudden cardiac arrests happen at home.
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    Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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    There are times when you're walking that the pressure on your feet exceeds your body weight, and when you're running, it can be three or four times your weight.
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    Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
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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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    The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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