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The human body contains about 7 billion atoms.

Why it is true

The human body contains about 7 octillion atoms, that is, 7 followed by 27 zeros. Most of these atoms are hydrogen, followed by oxygen and carbon. This number is an estimate based on the average composition of the body.

Source: Chemical & Engineering News

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