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5 Amazing Things About The Human Body

From self repair to survival mode, here are five amazing things about the human body.

By Allison Futterman
Nov 3, 2022 3:00 PM
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The human body is an astounding and sophisticated machine. Did you know that our bodies contain 100,000 miles of blood vessels and almost 40 trillion microbial cells? Or that the size of a baby’s eyes at three months old is the size they’ll remain in adulthood? Much of how the human body works is still a mystery. However, here are five interesting facts about the human body that we know. 

1. The Brain Can Survive Several Minutes Without Oxygen

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