Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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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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All the chemicals in a human body combined are worth about 6.25 euro (if sold separately).
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Every year your body replaces 98% of your atoms.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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There are times when you're walking that the pressure on your feet exceeds your body weight, and when you're running, it can be three or four times your weight.
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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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