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Interesting Facts
Short Interesting Facts About Us, the Human Body & More...
Did You Know That...
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* Permanent Hearing Loss
Continuous exposure to extreme noise can result in permanent hearing loss. 12
* Liver Transplant
Nearly 10 percent of the patients currently waiting for a liver transplant are young people under 18 years of age. 5
* Dreaming
We typically spend more than 2 hours each night dreaming. 3
* The Kidneys
Every day, a person's kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. 4
* Hardest Working Muscle
The heart is the "hardest working" muscle in your body. 1
* Common Cold
People in the United States suffer 1 billion colds each year, according to some estimates. 14
* Every Heartbeat
The heart pumps out 2 ounces (71 grams) of blood at every heartbeat. 1
* Improved Water Source
884 million people worldwide do not have access to an improved water source. An improved water source is defined as water that is supplied through a household connection, public standpipe, borehole well, protected dug well, protected spring, or rainwater collection. 16
* 2,500 Gallons
The heart pumps at least 2,500 gallons (9,450 liters) of blood every day. 1
* Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are reddish-brown, oval-shaped, wingless, flattened insects about 1/4 inch long. Bed bugs can be transported long distances in the seams of clothing, luggage, bedding and furniture; are commonly found in apartments, dorms, prisons, hospitals, hotels, and in private homes; and occur in poor, unsanitary conditions, and in very clean environments.
Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans usually during the night hours, and during the day they hide (and lay eggs) in cracks, crevices and recesses of furniture, mattresses, and in walls usually close to where humans sleep. (Bed bugs will come out to feed during the day if they are really hungry). Most people experience itching, pain and/or swelling of the skin where a bed bug bite occurs. The good news... bed bugs are not known to transmit disease.
Insect repellents are not effective against bed bugs. For effective treatment, it is advisable to contact a pest control company. When disposing of infested beds, mattresses and upholstered furniture, bag them so the bugs are not dislodged on the way to the dumpster, and label them "bed bug infested" to prevent them from being taken and used by others. Be cautious when acquiring second-hand furniture, such as mattresses, couches, and curbside items. 18
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