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5 Weird Facts About Biological Rhythms

Turns out that every living thing – men, women, animals, plants, insects, and algae – all have internal "body clocks" determined by a variety of biological rhythms. So why do we have these clocks, and what do they do for us? Here are 5 facts that may surprise you.

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