A human brain produces as many as 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day, depending on how deep a thinker a person is.
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We share 70% of our DNA with a slug.
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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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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than they are to plants.
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The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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