- Just like fingerprints, everyone has a unique tongue print.
- Has a certain scent in the air ever reminded you of a memory or occasion, or sometimes even a person? Your nose can remember 50,000 scents! Your brain often associates those scents with events and people.
- Feeling foggy in the afternoon? Be sure and stay hydrated. Your brain is made up of 80% water. One of the first signs of dehydration is a headache!
- Having trouble listening to the after-dinner conversation? Did you know that hearing becomes less sharp after overeating?
- There is real value in getting those steps in each day – each step uses TWO HUNDRED muscles in the body.
- Have you ever wondered what exactly goosebumps are? It is a physical response to coldness, causing hair follicles to stand on end in an effort to provide warmth.
- Your eyes blink around 20 times per minute – or ten million times per year.
- On average – most people spend about one whole year over the course of their lifetimes on the toilet. What a “waste”.
- The average human body contains enough iron to produce a small metal nail or two.
- Feeling closed in? The scent of apples can ease claustrophobia. According to research, smelling a green apple can change your perception of space.
- Trying to sweat off the pounds in the gym? Did you know that most of the fat you lose exits your body via your lungs? As fat metabolizes, a large portion of it is converted to carbon dioxide and exhaled.
- Many animals have jaws, but only humans have chins. Try to think of another animal with a chin – you can’t, right?
- Noticing your manicure is uneven? Did you know that fingernails grow faster on your dominant hand, and all nails grow faster during the daytime and in the summer months.
- Procrastination and impulsivity are inherited traits. Next time you are plagued with one of these issues, blame your parents! (then fix it).
- Have you switched to e-books? They are very convenient when on the go, however research shows that reading a tangible, handheld book promotes better reading comprehension than on a screen.
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