The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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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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A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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