Random Human Body Facts

    45 facts tagged with Human Body Facts

    It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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    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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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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    Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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    Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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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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