Often overlooked and underappreciated, the human body remains an awe-inspiring marvel. The human body can be characterized in numerous ways, but ‘fascinating’ seems to capture its essence accurately. Are you ready to explore and discover the incredible details that make our physical selves so extraordinary?
1. There Aren’t Any Muscles In Our Fingers
Even though it is the most difficult part in terms of importance to rank them, without fingers it is impossible to imagine the fingers are up to how life without them would be.
Both tendons and bones help in providing functionality for the fingers and those bones and tendons are connected to the muscles which are then located in the palm of our hands. But the insane fact is that they don't have any muscles.
2. Tongue Prints Are As Unique As The Fingerprints
If you enjoy crime shows, you must be familiar with the concept of fingerprints used to identify criminals. There is another way to achieve the same result which is a less conventional way that is using the tongue print.
It is true, everybody in the world has a unique tongue print that they can call their very own. Although it isn't so relevant for the crime scenes situation though unless and until the criminals go around and lick everything in a home.
Given how wrong that is on so many different levels, we would just move on.
3. Is It Just Me Who Feels Taller In The Morning?
Did you ever just wake up looking into the mirror and thought you were taller than usual? You might think it's crazy if the same has happened to you and maybe it was not really your imagination playing tricks in your mind.
Because there is pressure all day long on your joints, the cartilage in your spine compresses and when we relax or sleep, the pressure fades away when the muscles are allowed to relax. Thus, in the morning we are somewhat taller than you are in the middle of the day.
4. Chances Of Having Myopic
Are you keen about learning something new? It is said that those who have large eyes have more chances of having myopia. The reasoning is complex and we try our best to make it easy to understand.
For the ones who have nearsightedness, the light does not reach the retina. When there are large eyes and larger eyeballs, it would often be so that the light is focused very early than reaching the retina. It all makes sense, am I right? No worries, it is quite complicated for us too.
5. Beyond Those Five Senses
All of us are aware of the basic 5 senses of humans that are: Smell, touch, sight, hearing and taste so when people talk about the 6th sense, it seems to be something supernatural.
Rather, the other senses like space and balance are harder to grasp. For whatever reason, the world ends back to the 5 basic senses.
6. While You Are Sit, Your Memory Can Be Affected
To be honest, it might sound insane to believe it but some researchers found out that the way a person sits may affect their memory and it may sound silly to believe it but check it out for yourself.
If you look down when you are sitting, you are more likely to think of painful and negative memories.
Contrary to what is said, if you look towards the sky, it helps you to trigger memories that are linked to happiness and joy. Gosh, why and who would have thought of these being linked together?
7. Would You Tickle Yourself?
Woah!! This one definitely makes a lot of sense because have you ever noticed that when you tickle yourself the sensation one feels is not even closer to when somebody else tickles you at that specific place? It isn't random but there is a particular reason why it happens.
To keep things easy and simple, research shows that the anterior cingulate cortex and the somatosensory cortex (the two regions of the brain that process being tickled) are much less active when someone tickles themselves. Yes, we know that wasn't very simple, but we tried.
8. Getting Noticeable In The dark
This fact is quite horrifying because humans are bioluminescent and in simple terms it means that they glow in the dark and don't tell us we are lying when we say, we glow in the dark.
However, yes we do glow but it is approximately 1000 times weak for a human eye to notice but some animals have a better eyesight than humans. Now, imagine yourself in the middle of the word at midnight.
9. An Organ That Grows Back: Liver
One of the most special organs in the human body is the liver because it is unique given its nature of being able to grow back if it gets smaller in size. When one might be in a life-or-death situation, it would end up saving someone's life.
Once the liver is grown back in shape to its normal size which takes a month approximately, according to research. Not as much time as you and I thought, which is a good thing for those who have liver problems.
10. The ONLY ANIMAL That Emotes Crying
We do have to get some things cleared up right now before we begin. Animals on the land do produce tears but they do so to moisturize their eyes. Although, it's the same truth for humans as well, we are only the kind of people that produce tears during strong emotions be it happy, anger, sadness and any emotion you say.
We as humans produce tears for a distinct reason that land animals. We are at least aware that we don't make our pets cry due to them being sad.
11. Growth During Summers >> Other Seasons
Do not put us behind the bars for saying that, according to research children usually grow faster during summers and we know it might sound insane but if the research backs the information then is it really that insane?
When you deeply think about it, it makes absolute sense to have growth spurts in life. Basically, in other words this is the reason why we buy clothes for them after the summer ends. Understood?
12. In The Hairiness Aspect: Humans = Chimpanzees
Although it is true that some humans are more hairy naturally than others, are you aware that chimpanzees and humans have the same amount of hair? According to research, the reason it is not so visible is because human hair is much finer and thus, it is hard to imagine that the same amount of hair is on both the species.
In addition, humans at least have an option to shave the hairs they wish to but the facts stated are true. Isn't it crazy?
13. Bones That Are Stronger Than Steel
This is solid evidence about not underestimating the gift of the human body. When you measure it as per ounces, bones are stronger than steel and that means bones have a higher tolerance of pressure than steel.
Now it makes sense that when we break a bone in our body, it doesn't tickle us and it makes even more sense that it takes a lot to break a bone (much like it does for steel to break).
14. Charging The Body Through Blinking
This is something we do the entire time and take it for granted that is blinking. When we do not pay attention to the act of blinking we actually forget that we do BLINK. It is commonly known that humans blink to clean and moisten the eyes and for another reason too.
A study was conducted by Washington University and the study found that blinking is also done to sharpen attention spans and almost recharge the eyes (so to speak) just like a pair of batteries.
15. Butterflies In The Stomach
We as humans have experiences of nerves and anxiety that occur and that feeling is called having butterflies in their stomachs. It is a common expression that when we feel the butterflies, they aren't actually fluttering around in the stomach, the feeling is very much a real sensation.
According to some scientists, they refer to the gut having a second brain which has nothing to do with digestion, reflexes and senses. But dang, this is how our great human body functions.
16. The Pregnancy Brain
Only the women who have experienced pregnancy can really relate to how much of a struggle it can be. It might be a cliche that pregnant women are forgetful and unfocused but according to research, it is also a real thing.
According to another study report, during pregnancy there are some reductions in the gray matter in the brains of women. And, I am assuming, you are aware of 'pregnancy brain?' Overall, it is a valid excuse for pregnant women as it actually has science behind it.
17. The On-going Growth Of Ears
Around the 20s, our body growth majorly decreases and we are talking about an inch in diameter of growth in the pelvis over the course of 60 years.
But some organs like our ears and noses are made of cartilage and grow forever. It is the cartilage that is wearing down slowly that then becomes saggy and the features look bigger with time.
18. The Odds Of Breast Cancer For Women
It is often thought that women who've had family members suffering from breast cancer should be on the lookout for the disease, but this is a common misconception. However, it is said that 85% of breast cancers are not linked to family medical history at all.
Most of the breast cancer cases come from unavoidable aspects like aging, not from inherited genetic mutations. Thus, this displays why it is important to have screenings and frequently check for irregular lumps and bumps, regardless of your family's medical history.
19. More Worrisome Than A Camel Toe Is A Camel Bite Which Dissolves Bones
After reading 4-5 case studies of men who were bitten by camels in their lives. Doctors found out that they experienced severe osteolysis—or the withering away of bones in their bodies over time.
Bites from camels were no joke and had scalps that were ripped off and limbs needed amputations. However, camels do not have chemicals in their saliva that can break down bones, they can cause bone infections that can kill the bone, among other issues.
20. How Is Dust Formed?
When our home is easily dusty, we get irritated to find out that the most dust particles inside your house are actually dead skin because we humans shed around 500 million skin cells every day.
Small flakes accumulate over time, mixing with other household debris like fabric fibers and pet dander to form dust. This procedure is a natural part of skin renewal, where old cells are lost to make way for new ones.
Astonishingly, this constant shedding helps to protect us by removing damaged or potentially harmful cells from our body’s surface.
21. Decrease In Sperm Health After 50s
Sperms in men are so fertile that they can produce sperm that can result in a baby for almost decades but their sperm health declines as they age older.
However, older men do not just create sperm with a higher potential for mutations but also tend to have reduced semen volume and lower sperm motility, or the ability of sperm to swim towards an egg.
Such factors contribute in decreasing the fertility in older men that affects both, quantity and quality of sperms that are available for conception.
22. Sitting While Wiping Is Normal
The decade long debate between people who sit while wiping and those who stand has been raging. So who decides who is right? It might be a matter of personal preference where according to polls, it is said that those who sit and clean their behinds are more in majority.
Although, experts from the industry haven't concluded on one position which is better for cleaning between the cheeks, however, Gastroenterologist Dr. Joel Krachman emphasizes that cleaning thoroughly and not too hard or fast is ideal. So whether you prefer to wipe sitting or standing, be gentle.
23. Seven Minutes Of Consciousness
Before a person dies, they experience 7 minutes of brain activity where their heart has ceased beating and their body is no longer moving, the brain can still function.
During this period, it is told that the brain plays the memories of the person's life like a dream sequence and the people who have been revived back to life in 10 minutes of dying speak of an indication where there is some sort of consciousness that remains.
24. Reading The Detailed Print
Have you observed that men tend to read smaller print easily than women? It is not because of our imagination but because men have an edge when it comes to fine details, thanks to subtle differences in eye structure.
This talent to read smaller prints is dated back to our evolutionary roots, where men needed sharp distance vision to spot threats or prey.
On the other side, women shine in distinguishing colors and have superior peripheral vision, perfect for gathering resources and spotting subtle changes nearby.
25. Growth Spurts During Spring Season
Kids can experience growth spurts at any time of the year, but it’s interesting to note that they often grow more during the spring season. Research indicates that growth spurts are more prevalent in the spring, which is likely due to several factors, including extended daylight hours, increased physical activity, and improved nutritional intake.
Additionally, the production of growth hormone in the body might be affected by seasonal variations. Studies have found that children can grow up to twice as quickly in the spring compared to other times of the year. So, if you see your child's pants starting to seem a bit short, it might just be because spring has arrived!
26. Advantage Of Going Commando
Men who do not like wearing underwear regularly have more freedom of movement and improved airflow, which can benefit skin health. When one goes commando, it reduces the risk of bacterial infections and irritation caused by tight or synthetic fabrics.
It also helps in maintaining cooler temperature in some sensitive areas which is not useful during hot climates or during physical exercises. It is important to choose loose breathable clothes to avoid chafing and ensure hygiene. Thus, if you wish to chuck your underwear on some occasions, your skin shall thank you!
27. When You Lick Your Elbow
The skin on the elbow is called 'weins' which has a lower density of nerve endings in comparison to other parts of the body. It means, it is less sensitive to touch and pain. Because of this, if someone were to lick your elbow, you might not feel it at all!
Because there is a thick skin and sparse nerve receptors that enable it to make the area surprisingly unresponsive to light touch, making it one of the rare places on your body where you might not notice a gentle stimulus like a lick.
28. Rule Of A Wingspan
It might surprise you to learn that the span of your outstretched arms is roughly equal to your height. This intriguing phenomenon, commonly known as the ‘wingspan rule,’ applies to most people, even if it doesn’t seem obvious at first glance.
In practical terms, when you extend your arms straight out to the sides, the distance from one fingertip to the other is approximately the same as your height. Therefore, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to measure something but don't have a tape measure available, you can simply use the span of your arms as a handy measuring tool!
29. Can You Smell Death?
In addition to enhancing our experience of various scents, recent research indicates that a diminished sense of smell could be a warning sign of significant health problems. According to a study conducted by the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, involving 3,000 participants aged between 57 and 85, the ability to identify common smells like rose and peppermint was tested.
Five years later, it was observed that those participants who were unable to recognize these familiar odors were four times more likely to have died compared to those who could. This finding implies that a reduced sense of smell might reflect an underlying issue with the body's ability to repair itself effectively. It turns out that our sense of smell might reveal more about our health than just our ability to detect different scents.
30. Beards Mean Baldness
If you’ve ever admired a man with a strikingly impressive beard and felt a twinge of envy because you can’t seem to grow a similar beard, there’s no need to worry. It’s interesting to note that men who can easily grow dense facial hair might actually face a higher risk of experiencing baldness.
This is because elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that promotes facial hair growth, are also linked to male pattern baldness. Therefore, while a robust beard might be seen as a symbol of strong masculinity, it could also signal a potential for future hair loss.
