An average heart beats 100,000 times a day, pumping some 2,000 gallons of blood through its chambers. Over a 70-year life span, that adds up to more than 2.5 billion heartbeats.
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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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Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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An Indian man known as "Snake Manu" can put small snakes, including deadly cobras, into his mouth and pass them out through his nose.
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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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Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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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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