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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One quarter of the human brain is used to control the eyes.
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The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter of a garden hose.
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The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.
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By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
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Applying vodka to your face helps tighten your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.
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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. It is a defense mechanism that has evolved to protect our eyes from bacteria and debris.
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