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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.