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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    A human being loses an average of 40 to 100 strands of hair a day.
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    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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    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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    Playing Tetris after a traumatic event can prevent the development of traumatic memories and reduce the chance of having flashbacks.
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    Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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    A third of the human population sneezes when they look at the Sun. Light can signal the ocular nerve near the sinuses and triggers a sneeze.
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    Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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