10 Weird Habits with Surprising Health Benefits

Talking to yourself

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Cold showers

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Chewing gum

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Laughing out loud

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Daydreaming

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Napping

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Singing in the shower

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Dancing like nobody's watching

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Hugging trees

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Eating strange foods

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