About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person.
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