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The human body emits as much heat as a 100-watt incandescent bulb.

Why it is true

At rest, the human body produces about 100 watts of thermal power, equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent bulb. This energy is needed to maintain body temperature at around 37 degrees Celsius.

Source: NIH

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