Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
Skeletons of a human and an elephant
Reconstructed Australopithecus afarensis spine shows that species walked upright.
Mechanism of Respiration in Human
Examples of Human Disorders Caused by Single-Gene Mutations
Staphylococcus epidermidis, a common colonizer of human skin.
Proportional Changes During Skull Development: Human vs. Chimpanzee