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* Color Blind
About 1 in 10 men have some form of color blindness. Very few women are color blind. 8
* Normal Breathing Rate
The normal breathing rate at rest for an adult ranges from 15 to 25 breaths per minute. During a 24 hour period, the average number of breaths taken by a human is around 23,040. 2
* The Heart
The heart has the ability to beat over 3 billion times in a person's life. 1
* Three Kidneys
Most recipients have three kidneys after a kidney transplant, because their own kidneys are usually left in place. 4
* The Flu
Each year in the United States, seasonal influenza kills more than 36,000 people and hospitalizes 200,000 others. Worldwide, annual epidemics cause about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths. 14
* Coffee
Coffee does not stunt your growth. However, too much caffeine doesn't belong in a child's diet. Excess caffeine can prevent the absorption of calcium and other nutrients. 12
* Crossing Your Eyes
If you cross your eyes, they won't stay that way. About 4% of the children in the United States have strabismus (crossed eyes). Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes are misaligned, giving the appearance that they are looking in different directions. 12
* Viruses & Bacteria
Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. 16
* Influenza Pandemic of 1918
The 1918 influenza virus, also known as the Spanish Flu, remains the most deadliest outbreak in recent history, killing up to 40 million people worldwide, particularly young people. 14
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