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Every two weeks the human stomach produces a new layer of mucous lining, otherwise the stomach would digest itself.

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Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia is a serious medical condition in which the body's temperature reaches higher than normal levels, often due to prolonged exposure to heat or excessive physical activity. When body temperatures are above 104 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 degrees Celsius it is considered life-threatening.
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