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Tooth Enamel
Teeth are covered with enamel, a non-living tissue that cannot regenerate. This is because enamel lacks blood vessels, which are necessary to supply oxygen and nutrients. "Hardness" Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, even harder than bone. It is often said to be nearly as hard as diamond. "Damage" Once tooth enamel is damaged, it cannot repair itself. However, if the damage is minimal, such as a painless external crack, the tooth may undergo a process called remineralization over time, which can help restore some strength.
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Switzerland
In Switzerland it is illegal to have a single guinea pig.
It is illegal to own a single guinea pig in Switzerland: "Reason" Guinea pigs are social animals that need companionship and interaction with other guinea pigs for their well-being. "Law" Article 13 of Switzerland's Animal Protection Ordinance states that social animals must have adequate social contact with other animals of the same species. "Other social animals" Other social animals that must be kept in groups of at least two in Switzerland include: Mice Gerbils Parrots Goldfish Rabbits Rats Canaries Budgerigars.
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shrimps
The heart of the shrimp is located in the head.
The heart of a shrimp is located in its head: "Location" The heart is located at the back of the shrimp's carapace, or "head shield", which covers the cephalothorax. The cephalothorax is the combination of the shrimp's head and thorax. "Protection" The head is the safest place for a shrimp's vital organs because it's the thickest and hardest part of its body. The head and thorax are covered by a single exoskeleton, which protects the shrimp's internal organs. "Stability" The heart's location in the cephalothorax helps keep it stable while the shrimp swims.
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Nutmeg is an hallucinogen.
Nutmeg can have hallucinogenic effects.
Nutmeg can have hallucinogenic effects when consumed in large amounts: "Effects" Nutmeg intoxication can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion, and in higher amounts, it can have effects similar to other deliriants. "Psychoactive substances" Nutmeg contains myristicin and elemicin, which are psychoactive substances that can cause hallucinogenic effects. "Other side effects" Nutmeg can also cause convulsions, palpitations, nausea, dehydration, and body pain. It can interact with anxiolytic drugs, cause allergic reactions, and produce contact dermatitis. Nutmeg is generally safe to consume in small amounts as a spice, but it can be poisonous to pets if consumed in excess.
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Chocolate pudding.
There is a fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding.
Black sapote is a tropical fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding: "Taste" Black sapote has a sweet, subtle flavor with notes of honey, caramel, date, and mineral tones. Some say it tastes similar to a low-sugar chocolate pudding or chocolate whipped cream. "Texture" Black sapote has a custard-like texture similar to avocado or soaked dates. "Appearance" When ripe, black sapote looks bruised and shriveled. It's tomato-like in shape and measures 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) in diameter.
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China's 'WeChat' is bigger than Instagram.
Yes, WeChat is larger than Instagram in terms of user base. WeChat has over 1.3 billion monthly active users, while Instagram has 2,000 million active users: WeChat: A Chinese social network and messaging app with over 1.3 billion monthly active users. WeChat is one of only five apps in the world with over one billion active users. It's integrated into daily life in China, and 87.3% of the population uses it. WeChat also has a payment service called WeChat Pay, which is the most popular payment service in China.
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