Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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About 400 different kinds of microbes live on and in the human body.
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Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie!
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.
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The lense of the eye continues to grow throughout a person's life.
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Sitting straight upright in your chair is bad for your back. You should instead slouch at an angle of 135 degrees.
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The average tastebud lives only 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one.
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