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 about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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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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The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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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