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The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve metal.
Stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid, has a pH of between 1 and 3, making it strong enough to dissolve zinc or steel. This powerful acid is necessary for breaking down food and protecting against harmful bacteria. Your stomach protects itself by producing a new layer of mucus every two weeks to prevent the acid from damaging its lining.
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The human heart beats about 100,000 times per day.
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Your stomach acid could dissolve a razor blade.
Stomach acid, with a pH between 1 and 3, is strong enough to dissolve metal. A study found...
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Your body produces enough saliva in your lifetime to fill two swimming pools.
The average person produces about 1-1.5 liters of saliva daily, totaling about 25,000 gallons over a lifetime. Saliva...