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Interesting Facts about Boys

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Interesting Facts about Boys Image source: By CFCF - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php? curid=30152304 1. 17 weeks into a pregnancy, baby boys can have erections. 2. When boys are 8 or 9 years old, their testicles begin to make sperm for practice.  3. Males have several erections while they are asleep. 4. The epididymis is a coiled tube that is 6 metres long (tube that stores sperm). 5. Ejaculate is only one spoonful of fluid. 6. Between the ages of twelve and fourteen the scrotum grows bigger and turns a darkish red and the testicles start to produce testosterone, the male sex hormone, which makes the penis grow. 7. Once puberty starts, testicles produce one million sperm per minute, 24 hours a day.  8. Testicles are kept 4-5 degrees cooler than body temperature. 9. The scrotum is made of special skin that is stretchable and shrinkable. 10. Average size penis is about two inches long when it�s limp and six inches long when erect. 11. Many ...

Interesting Facts about Girls

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Interesting Facts about Girls Image source: By CDC, Mysid - Vectorized in Inkscape by User:Mysid from a CDC image ( http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/cc_basic.htm ), public domain., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2885139 1. The vagina is only as deep as your middle finger.  2. The vagina keeps itself clean and healthy by constantly producing mucus which turns  white when it�s exposed to the air.Discharge also prevents the vagina from drying out.  3. Discharge will begin to appear some time before your first period begins.  4. Females can ovulate before they have their period.  5. Cramps and painful periods may be caused by low calcium and magnesium levels.  6. The usual amount of blood lost during a period is between one and six tablespoons. (120  ml blood and tissue)  7. Menstrual fluid is mostly made up of water.  8. A lot of girls� hymen are broken through using a tampon or during active sports such as...

Health Benefits of Curry Leaf

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Health Benefits of Curry Leaf Image source: By Original uploader was Rantingsteve at en.wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3518477 Murraya koenigii, commonly known as curry leaf or kari patta in Indian dialects, belonging to Family Rutaceae which represent more than 150 genera and 1600 species.  Murraya Koenigii is a highly values plant for its characteristic aroma and medicinal value. The plant is credited with tonic and stomachic properties. Bark and roots are used as stimulant and externally to cure eruptions and bites of poisonous animals. Green leaves are eaten raw for cure of dysentery, diarrhoea and for checking vomiting. The leaves retain their flavour after drying and hence these are marketed both in fresh and dried forms. The leaves are a good source of vitamin A and they provide a rich source of calcium. Their mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid and vitamin C. F...