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    Smoking while pregnant increases the chances of spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) stillbirths and premature labor.
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    Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn't digest itself.
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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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    The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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    Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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    If you unfolded your brain, it would cover an ironing board.
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