Random Human Facts

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    Atacama Skeleton
    Atacama Skeleton
    In 2003, the skeletal remains of a human that measured 6 inches in length were found in a Chilean ghost town. A definite explanation for its size, mutations, and origin has yet to be found.
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    Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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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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    If the human eye was a digital camera, it would have 576 megapixels.
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    Teenage Laziness is Natural, Not Bad Behavior
    Research suggests that laziness is just a natural part of being a teenager and doesn't reflect bad behavior.
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    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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    Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
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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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