In the 19th century, American men were the tallest in the world, averaging 1,71m (5′6″). Today, the average height for American men is 1,75m (5′7″), compared to 1,77m (5′8″) for Swedes, and 1,78m (5′8.5″) for the Dutch.

A person remains conscious for eight seconds after being decapitated.

We have four basic tastes. The salt and sweet taste buds are at the tip of the tongue, bitter at the base, and sour along the sides.

In 1900, a person could expect to live to be 47. Today, the average life expectancy for men and women in developed countries is longer than 70 years.

The bones in your body are not white – they range in color from beige to light brown. The bones you see in museums are white because they have been boiled and cleaned.

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