Continuing on some interesting facts about the human body........
26. By 60 years of age, 60% of men and 40% of women will snore.
27. We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening,
because during normal activities during the day, the cartilage in our knees and
other areas slowly compress.
28. The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt
light bulb, even while you are sleeping. In fact, the brain is much more active
at night than during the day.
29. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170
miles per hour. Neurons continue to grow throughout human life. Information
travels at different speeds within different types of neurons.
30. It is a fact that people who dream more often and more
vividly, on an average have a higher Intelligence Quotient.
31. The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger.
32. Facial hair grows faster than any other hair on the body. This
is true for men as well as women.
33. There are as many hairs per square inch on your body as a
chimpanzee.
34. A human fetus acquires fingerprints at the age of three
months.
35. By the age of 60, most people will have lost about half their
taste buds.
36. About 32 million bacteria call every inch of your skin home.
But don't worry, a majority of these are harmless or even helpful bacteria.
37. The colder the room you sleep in, the higher the chances are
that you'll have a bad dream. (last part coming soon)
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