Random Human Facts

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    There are about 255 babies born worldwide every minute.
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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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    On average a woman has 4 sexual partners in her lifetime.
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    Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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    In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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    The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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    The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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    For most people, no matter how hard you pinch the skin on your elbow with your fingers it doesn't hurt.
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