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10 Amazing Facts About the Human Body

More than half of the bones in the human body are found in our hands and feet.

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We could talk all day (or year) about all the incredible facts about the human body.

We know you don’t have that time, so we have put together 10 super quick and amazing facts all about the human body that you should know.

So without further ado, lets begin!

Bones are four times stronger than concrete.

The human body produces enough saliva in a lifetime to fill two swimming pools.

The acid in the stomach is strong enough to dissolve zinc.

The nose can recognize and remember 50,000 different scents.

In 30 minutes, the human body gives off enough heat to bring a gallon of water to the boil.

The are 45 miles of nerves in the body.

More than half of the bones in the human body are found in our hands and feet.

The human body has enough carbon to fill 1000 pencils.

Our hearts pump 2000 gallons of blood each day.

Humans sneeze at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

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