There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.
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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.