Amazing facts #1

in #facts7 years ago

Humans shed nearly 40kg of skin over a life time

It has been studied that we humans shed about 0.03g - 0.09g of skin every hour. Thats around 35kg of skin shedded over a life time.

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The chances of you dying on your birthday are 14% higher than any other day

A study conducted in 2012 revealed that people over the age of 60 are more likely to die on their birthday (14%) than on any other day. Over 2 million deaths were analyzed and it was found that deaths due to strokes and heart attacks rose significantly on birthdays among people over 60.

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A chicken once lived for 18 months even after its head had been cut off

In 1947, a chicken on a farm in Fruita, Colorado was decapitated. Much to the surprise of the owners, the chicken continued to live for 18 months and was later named Mike the headless chicken.
For those who refuse to believe, the owner of the chicken actually took him to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah to establish the facts.

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Have a great day folks!

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