Coughing can cause air to move through your windpipe faster than the speed of sound - over a thousand feet per second!
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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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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If every muscle in your body could pull in one direction, you could lift nearly 25 tons.
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Your heart will pump about 212 million liters in its lifetime.
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting.
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