The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.
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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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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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