According to science, bricks of LEGO could survive for 1300 years in the sea.
Running a marathon can damage heart muscles that take a week to recover. Up to 25% of the world’s population could be at risk from a condition known as runner’s cardiomyopathy. Repeated running can cause heart scarring.
House flies could typically live in your house for 25 days if all the proper environmental conditions were met – most noted is heat – so warm homes with an uncontrolled population of flies allow for longer life than in the wild and the ability to multiply faster.
Up to 9 million typhoid cases are recorded yearly, with up to 110 000 deaths.
The average adult human heart weighs between 200 – 425 grams.
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Interesting facts about running giving a person heart damage. I think most of the flies live in our part of the world. It’s hot here. Lovely pictures and quotes
I think flies were created in Australia Sadje, l remember when l lived there, they were everywhere, all the time. I remember very few in Malaysia strangely enough. So Pakistan is a favourite hangout for the wee beasties as well then.
Yes l was also fascinated by the scarring on the heart.
Yes very true. In Australia the flies aren’t a result of unhygienic conditions per se, l think it’s mostly the heat provides a great environmental climate booster for many species.
These interesting facts all serve as reminders of the vast and diverse world we live in, and the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new information. I would like to let you know that I have incorporated the facts you provided into one of my blog posts, and I have given you proper credit. If you have any concerns or objections, please do not hesitate to inform me.
Well l always remember that the chap who invented jogging and wrote books about the health aspects of running [Jim Fixx] died at the age of 52 ironically whilst running of heart disease and scarring … we need say no more 🙂
I’m fascinated by heart the fact of heart scarring. It makes sense when you hear of people, who seem extremely fit to have a heart attack during a race.
I know I’ve had a fly set up home inside for a long time. If they can stay for 25 days, they need to pay rent.
The flowers are beautiful! I love the poppy.
Hey Lisa l agree if they are there for that long, they need to contribute 🙂
Yes most assuredly when l read that and then read further it was documenting cases like that, healthy people sometimes don’t understand the risks they are taking.
Interesting facts and beautiful flowers, Rory! I had no idea there were that many typhoid cases a year. I thought it was a disease that was more under control. When we lived in Florida, flies were a real problem but not so much where we live now. Most insects that enter our abode don’t survive because of Callie.
You trying to scare me away from running?! People tried that by saying it would be damage my knees but that turned out to be a myth. Apparently it strengthens my knees. At least until those studies get debunked!
Running can damage the knees, l was informed of this by a top London consultant years ago, the jarring impacts can weaken the tendons. kneeling is great for the knees as that strengthens the ligaments 🙂
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Interesting facts about running giving a person heart damage. I think most of the flies live in our part of the world. It’s hot here. Lovely pictures and quotes
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I think flies were created in Australia Sadje, l remember when l lived there, they were everywhere, all the time. I remember very few in Malaysia strangely enough. So Pakistan is a favourite hangout for the wee beasties as well then.
Yes l was also fascinated by the scarring on the heart.
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The unhygienic conditions people live in plays a major role in breeding of flies. Cholera is also spread by flies
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Yes very true. In Australia the flies aren’t a result of unhygienic conditions per se, l think it’s mostly the heat provides a great environmental climate booster for many species.
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Perhaps it’s the same over here too. It’s hot and humid most of the year.
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I should imagine so Sadje.
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These interesting facts all serve as reminders of the vast and diverse world we live in, and the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new information. I would like to let you know that I have incorporated the facts you provided into one of my blog posts, and I have given you proper credit. If you have any concerns or objections, please do not hesitate to inform me.
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Good morning Pankaj, l hope you are keeping well and life is treating you fairly 🙂
Feel free and by all means to take what you need.
Wishing you a lovely day 🙂
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Good morning Rory! Beautiful quotes and interesting facts! So very true! Nature really keeps our heart and soul alive!
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Hey Ribana, hope you are keeping well – yes being outside and not cooped up is the secret 🙂
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Learned some things new for sure!
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Hey Monty, indeedy 🙂
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Good to know my instincts were right – no good reason to run for fun – because it isn’t plus it’s not healthy. Pretty flowers
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Hey Grace,
Well l always remember that the chap who invented jogging and wrote books about the health aspects of running [Jim Fixx] died at the age of 52 ironically whilst running of heart disease and scarring … we need say no more 🙂
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I’m fascinated by heart the fact of heart scarring. It makes sense when you hear of people, who seem extremely fit to have a heart attack during a race.
I know I’ve had a fly set up home inside for a long time. If they can stay for 25 days, they need to pay rent.
The flowers are beautiful! I love the poppy.
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Hey Lisa l agree if they are there for that long, they need to contribute 🙂
Yes most assuredly when l read that and then read further it was documenting cases like that, healthy people sometimes don’t understand the risks they are taking.
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Interesting facts and beautiful flowers, Rory! I had no idea there were that many typhoid cases a year. I thought it was a disease that was more under control. When we lived in Florida, flies were a real problem but not so much where we live now. Most insects that enter our abode don’t survive because of Callie.
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Hey Eugenia, l was alos astonished by some of the medical facts. But l think a lot comes down to what the news media wish to cover.
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So true, Rory!
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You trying to scare me away from running?! People tried that by saying it would be damage my knees but that turned out to be a myth. Apparently it strengthens my knees. At least until those studies get debunked!
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Running can damage the knees, l was informed of this by a top London consultant years ago, the jarring impacts can weaken the tendons. kneeling is great for the knees as that strengthens the ligaments 🙂
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