7 Weird Facts About The Human Body

The human body continues to shock and inspire scientists, doctors, and the average person on the street with its amazing ability to perform as a high-functioning machine.

Here are a few interesting (and weird) facts about the body:

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  • Eyes: Your eyes remain the exact same size from birth, but your nose and ears continue growing throughout your entire life.
  • Facial Hair: The hair on your face grows faster than any other hair on your body.
  • In 30 minutes, the human body will produce enough heat to boil a half gallon of water.
  • Studies show that people who dream often and vividly often have a higher IQ.
  • During your lifetime, your long-term memory can hold over 1 quadrillion separate bits of information.
  • Blood Vessels: The human body is estimated to have over 100,000 miles of them.
  • The acid in your stomach that is responsible for digesting food is as strong as battery acid and could theoretically digest steel.

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Our bodies are truly capable of incredible things. So often we take our bodies for granted and everything it allows us to do on a daily basis. Take the few moments to slow down and consider how lucky you are to have the body you have, because there is not a single one like it.

Coach Mikalyn