Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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The world's shortest man measures only 21.5 inches.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
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