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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It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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Your body is creating and killing about 2.4 million red blood cells per second.
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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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If you are cold you are more likely to be hungry because you use energy to keep warm.
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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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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