Health and Medical Trivia

  • 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.
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