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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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Your body contains enough iron to make a 3-inch nail.
An adult human body contains about 4 grams of iron, most of which is found in hemoglobin, the...
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Your gut contains more neurons than a cat’s brain.
The enteric nervous system, often called the 'second brain,' contains about 500 million neurons - more than are...
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The human body generates a complete new skeleton every 10 years.
Through a process called bone remodeling, your skeleton is constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Over a decade,...