A fingernail or toenail takes about 6 months to grow from base to tip. |
If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. |
Teeth are the only parts of the human body that can`t repair themselves. |
At an average wedding reception you have a 1/100 chance of getting a cold sore from one of the guests. |
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. |
The life of an eyelash is about 6 weeks. |
The carotenoids in eggs may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. |
To keep your feet warm, put on a hat: 80% of all body heat escapes through the head. |
Oysters are the richest source of the mineral zinc, needed for immunity, wound healing, healthy skin and fertility. They were also reputed to be Cassanova's favourite food! |
There are more germs in the human mouth than in the anus. |