Health and Body

Bizarre Fact #91:
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Ironically, when doctors in Los Angeles, California went on strike in 1976, the daily number of deaths in the city dropped 18%.

Bizarre Fact #92:
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It has been medically been proven that laughter is an effective pain killer.

Bizarre Fact #93:
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It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Bizarre Fact #94:
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It is possible to get high by licking a toad. The Cane Toad produces a toxin called bufotenine to ward off predators. When licked, this toxin acts as a hallucinogen.

Bizarre Fact #95:
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It is very common for babies in New Zealand to sleep on sheepskins. This is to help them gain weight faster, and retain their body heat.

Bizarre Fact #96:
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It takes about three hours for food to be broken down in the human stomach.

Bizarre Fact #97:
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Kissing can aid in reducing tooth decay. This is because the extra saliva helps in keeping the mouth clean.

Bizarre Fact #98:
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Lack of sleep can affect your immune system and reduce your ability to fight infections.

Bizarre Fact #99:
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Lady Peseshet is known to be the world's first known female physician. She practiced during the time of the pyramids, which was the fourth dynasty.

Bizarre Fact #100:
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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.