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If Barbie were a real person, she would have strange sizes
Did you know that if Barbie were a real person, she would have unrealistic measurements? We're considering the classic Barbie doll, which has a 1:6 scale. For example, Barbie’s neck is remarkably long in proportion to her body....
The brain is mostly made up of water (80%)
Did you know that the brain is mostly made up of water? The brain is composed of 80% water, with the remaining 20% consisting of fats and proteins. This high water content is essential for proper brain function, as water plays a...
During a French kiss, 250 different types of bacteria are exchanged
Did you know that during a French kiss, 250 different types of bacteria are exchanged? The oral cavity is a complex environment rich in microorganisms, and the tongue is a major source of these bacteria. The exchange of bacteria...
The human skeleton continues to grow until the age of 35.
Did you know that the human skeleton continues to grow until the age of 35? The term "growing" is a bit of an exaggeration. The growth of the skeleton, especially in terms of length, usually stops at the end of puberty, around...
Human hair grows 15 cm per year
Did you know that human hair grows about 15 cm per year? Human hair grows on average about 15 centimeters per year or 0.4 to 0.5 mm per day. This is an average and can vary depending on various factors such as genetics, age,...
Our heart pumps more than 8,000 liters of blood per day
Did you know that your heart pumps between 8,000 and 9,000 liters of blood per day? The human heart plays a crucial role in circulation by pumping approximately 7,000 to 8,000 liters of blood daily. This occurs through a...
There are more bacteria in a mouth than there are people on Earth
Did you know that there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people on Earth? Between 20 and 100 billion bacteria live in the mouth, depending on various factors such as hygiene, diet, and health. The number of...
Eating a Pufferfish can be deadly
Did you know that eating a Pufferfish can be deadly? The Pufferfish (known as Fugu in Japanese) is extremely toxic. Despite its high toxicity, the Pufferfish is a very popular and expensive dish in Japan. Because the fish is so...
Every hour, 1 billion cells are replaced in the human body
Did you know that around 1 billion cells in your body are replaced every hour? The cells that are replaced are either old or dead and are therefore replaced by new cells. These include a wide variety of cells, from hair to skin...
If Barbie were a real person, she would have strange sizes
Did you know that if Barbie were a real person, she would have unrealistic measurements? We're considering the classic Barbie doll, which has a 1:6 scale. For example, Barbie’s neck is remarkably long in proportion to her body....
The brain is mostly made up of water (80%)
Did you know that the brain is mostly made up of water? The brain is composed of 80% water, with the remaining 20% consisting of fats and proteins. This high water content is essential for proper brain function, as water plays a...
During a French kiss, 250 different types of bacteria are exchanged
Did you know that during a French kiss, 250 different types of bacteria are exchanged? The oral cavity is a complex environment rich in microorganisms, and the tongue is a major source of these bacteria. The exchange of bacteria...
The human skeleton continues to grow until the age of 35.
Did you know that the human skeleton continues to grow until the age of 35? The term "growing" is a bit of an exaggeration. The growth of the skeleton, especially in terms of length, usually stops at the end of puberty, around...
Human hair grows 15 cm per year
Did you know that human hair grows about 15 cm per year? Human hair grows on average about 15 centimeters per year or 0.4 to 0.5 mm per day. This is an average and can vary depending on various factors such as genetics, age,...
Our heart pumps more than 8,000 liters of blood per day
Did you know that your heart pumps between 8,000 and 9,000 liters of blood per day? The human heart plays a crucial role in circulation by pumping approximately 7,000 to 8,000 liters of blood daily. This occurs through a...
There are more bacteria in a mouth than there are people on Earth
Did you know that there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people on Earth? Between 20 and 100 billion bacteria live in the mouth, depending on various factors such as hygiene, diet, and health. The number of...
Eating a Pufferfish can be deadly
Did you know that eating a Pufferfish can be deadly? The Pufferfish (known as Fugu in Japanese) is extremely toxic. Despite its high toxicity, the Pufferfish is a very popular and expensive dish in Japan. Because the fish is so...
Every hour, 1 billion cells are replaced in the human body
Did you know that around 1 billion cells in your body are replaced every hour? The cells that are replaced are either old or dead and are therefore replaced by new cells. These include a wide variety of cells, from hair to skin...