Is an average human drinks 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime?
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According to the Mayo Clinic, adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women, but does this translate to an average human drinks 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime? The figure is a popular factoid, but when you do the math, the reality is quite different and reveals a fascinating perspective on human hydration.
