Random Human Facts

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    Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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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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    If Earth's life was compressed into 1 year, then humans would have been around for only 2 seconds.
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    All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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    Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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    In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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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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    The world's shortest man measures only 21.5 inches.
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