Science and Health
Ian Guedes, Mar 25th, 2025
1. The Stomach Acid
The hydrochloric acid present in the stomach is so strong that it could dissolve metals. Incredible, right?
2. DNA: A Long History
If you could stretch all the DNA present in your body, it would extend for billions of kilometers, enough to go to Pluto and back several times!
3. Dead Cells in Absurd Numbers
Every day, the human body loses billions of dead cells, enough to replace all the skin every month.
4. The Nose: A Detective of Smells
The human nose is capable of distinguishing over 1 trillion different odors, much more than previously thought.
5. Brain: A Superpower
The human brain generates enough energy to light a small lamp.
6. Bones Stronger Than Steel
Bone tissue is stronger than steel in terms of tensile strength. A bone the size of a matchbox can support up to 9 tons!
7. The Heart: An Unstoppable Pump
The human heart beats about 100,000 times a day, pumping blood throughout the body.
8. The Speed of a Sneeze
A sneeze can travel at a speed of up to 160 km/h, spreading saliva droplets several meters away.
9. Saliva Production
Throughout life, a person produces enough saliva to fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
10. The Intestine: A World Apart
The human intestine houses trillions of bacteria, which play a crucial role in digestion and overall health.
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