Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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The average American consumes 9 pounds of food additives every year.
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A man named Charles Osborne had the hiccups for approximately sixty-nine years.
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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15 percent of Americans secretly bite their toes.
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Awarding people money for doing well in IQ tests causes them to score better, $10 increased people's score by an average of more than 20 IQ points. IQ tests don’t just measure intelligence - they also measure effort.
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In Korea, a child’s first birthday is the most important. In one part of the celebration, several items are placed on a table. The one that the baby picks up first is said to predict their future.
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