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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Scientists estimate that laughing 100 times is equivalent to a 10-minute workout on a rowing machine.
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All humans have the ability to see ultraviolet light, but it is passively filtered out by the eye's lens. People who undergo surgery to remove the lens can detect ultraviolet light.
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Cigarette smoke contains 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which cause cancer.
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Tap water in Canada is held to a higher health standard than bottled water.
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A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing.
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Unlike dogs, pigs, and some other mammals, humans cannot taste water. They taste only the chemicals and impurities in the water.
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40% of all indigestion remedies sold in the world are bought by Americans.
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