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that humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. By age 70, humans lose an average of 105 pounds of skin.

Jun 24, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. By age 70, humans lose an average of 105 pounds of skin.

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