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Human Body Fun Facts

A human’s ears and nose never stop growing.

There are more bacteria in a human mouth than there are people in the world.

A human’s little finger contributes over 50% of the hand’s strength.

For an adult human, taking just one step uses up to 200 muscles.

A human skeleton renews itself completely every 10 years.

By the time a person reaches 70 years old, he or she will have consumed over 12,000 gallons of water.

Bone is five times stronger than a steel bar of the same width, but it is brittle and can fracture on impact.

The body can detect taste in .0015 seconds, which is faster than the blink of an eye.

Every hour, humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin, or about 1.5 pounds every year. By the time a person is 70 years old, they will have lost about 105 pounds of skin.

Taste buds are not visible to the naked eye; the little bumps that can be seen on the tongue are actually papillae, on top of which rest the taste buds.

The taste cells in our taste buds live for only about two weeks.

There are ten times more bacteria cells in your body than human cells.

The brain contains 86 billion nerve cells joined by 100 trillion connections. This is more than the number of stars in the Milky Way

Like fingerprints, each human tongue has its own unique print.

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4 Mouth Care Tips

  • Brush carefully with a medium strength toothbrush. Brush all your teeth surfaces, brush your tongue, your upper palate, the gum line and as deep as you can without retching. Do not use water when brushing as it reduces the strength of the toothpaste. When you finish, use only a little bit of water, about a handful, to rinse your mouth. Leaving a little bit of toothpaste helps the constituents continue to work after you finish brushing.
  • Shun traditional treatments and remedies for toothache. Once you notice any pain or difference in your mouth health, visit your dentist, they have the answers to your questions. Do not believe myths, they are almost always false.
  • Limit sugary foods and drinks and eat more vegetables, meat and fruits.
  • Visit your dentist regularly.
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Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Every year, the percentage of teenagers who are addicted to drugs and alcohol, shoots up. It has certainly become a problem in our society and I fear that a large percentage of the younger generation is wasting away. I thought of the best way to discourage youths from smoking weed, drinking alcohol, using drugs like Tramadol and Codeine, and I decided that the best way to do this was to show you the Pro’s and Con’s. Now, all you have to do is choose the best path for you and your future.

Pro’s

  • If you decide to drink or do drugs, you’ll score a point with those who introduced you to it.
  • It might seem like it helps to relieve some mental and physical stress.
  • It helps some people sleep better

Con’s

  • It makes you lose control, concentration and determination to do anything.
  • It can also lead to cardiovascular troubles and high blood pressure.
  • People begin to perceive you in a bad light.
  • You are happy when you are high and sad every other time.
  • It leads to nerve issues which means one is at a high risk of degenerative diseases of the nervous system .
  • It causes obesity.
  • One is at risk of an overdose which can lead to death.
  • Smoking, drinking and doing drugs leave all your organs at risk. When a person is addicted to substances, he no longer gets the euphoria at normal doses and may take large doses which can lead to death.

Finally, I believe the Pro’s are definitely not enough to put my life on the line. It might give you temporary joy but permanent sorrows. A clear mind is a genius mind!

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April Newsletter

Oh! How I love holidays! It’s a great time to rest, refresh and catch up on all the things you missed due to school. Who knew one could have so much free time on their hands? Let’s not forget that an idle mind breeds unsavory thoughts so it’s great to keep yourself busy this holiday. A few things you can do are;

  • Learn to cook
  • Clean out your wardrobe
  • Finish a great book
  • Help out around the house
  • Teach yourself to dance
  • Learn the basics of a new language
  • Take up painting and other craft
  • Learn board games.

This is by no means an exhaustive list but it’s a great starting point. So go out and do some great things this holiday.

On our blog this month, we have exciting topics dealing with our health. We are going to learn a lot of fun, relevant stuff there so join me throughout this month. Happy new month!!!!

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Fun Facts About Nigeria

The elections are all that anyone seems to talk about these days. So, it is only right that we learn some interesting facts about Nigeria.

There are over 250 ethnic groups that live throughout Nigeria.

While English is the official language, there are over 500 indigenous languages in Nigeria.

Seven percent of the total languages spoken in the world are spoken in Nigeria.

Nigeria has a federal presidential republic government.

Nigerians must be at least 18 years old to vote.

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria.

Football is one of the country’s most popular sports. Its national team has won the Africa Cup of Nations a total of three times.

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.

In terms of size, Nigeria is about double the size of the state of California.

In some Islamic marriages in Nigeria, once a woman is married, she may no longer see any of her male relatives again.

Like other African countries, the left hand is considered dirty by Nigerians. It is in poor taste to eat, shake hands, or pass or receive items with the left hand.

The country is the 7th largest democracy in the world.

Oil accounts for over 70% of the country’s exports.

The Niger River, which spans 2,600 miles, is the third largest river in West Africa.

Speaking of the Niger River, it was the inspiration behind Nigeria

Nigeria’s movie industry is known as “Nollywood” and it is one of the largest movie industry in the world.

The city of Abuja was built in the 1980s and eventually replaced Lagos as the capital.

I hope you’ve learned a thing or two about Nigeria.