The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The 409 escalators in the London subway cover a distance every week which is approximately equivalent to several trips around the globe!
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Before the English speaking world was exposed to the fruit, the color orange was referred to as “geoluhread” which is Old English for red-yellow.
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There’s a law in Canada called the “Apology Act” which prevents parties from using an apology as a statement of fault in court.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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