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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The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
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Your thumb is about the same size as your nose.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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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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