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26 People Who Are Part Of A Rare Statistic Share What Makes Them Special
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26 People Who Are Part Of A Rare Statistic Share What Makes Them Special

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Did you know that only 1-2% of the world has naturally red hair? How about that less than 1% of the world’s population has heterochromia, or two different colored eyes? Did you know that the odds of having identical twins is about 3 in 1,000?
Although there are over 8 billion people on the planet, there are still certain traits we can have that make us unique. So in honor of all of those quirks that make us special, Reddit users have recently been sharing what rare statistics they’re a part of. Enjoy reading through these reminders that we’re all individuals with varied experiences, and be sure to upvote the statistics you can’t believe people are actually part of!

#1

Woman in blue shirt and black skirt kneels outdoors, supporting a young girl in pink dress near railing, highlighting rare statistic people.
I was raised in the foster system until I was 18. I am alive, never been to jail, in a very successful career, own a house, and I am a great mother, and in a very happy marriage.
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#2

Smiling young man wearing reflective sunglasses and a black graphic tee, representing rare statistic people in an urban setting.
On a sour note, I have multiple sclerosis. On a sweet note, I'm one of the rare cases where daily treatments have seemed to almost make my brain lesions disapear in my scans now. They went from very large to barely there, and some have even completely gone away. I'll still always have the condition and will still always need to live life on the low and slow/chill so as not to bring on a relapse, but so far I count myself blessed given how things can be with this disease.
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#3

Person writing with a pen on paper at a wooden table, symbolizing individuals part of a rare statistic sharing their stories.
I was in foster care and graduated law school. Foster children are statistically less represented then any race group or disability group in college, let alone law school.
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#4

Man part of rare statistic lifting heavy weights on bench press outdoors in forest gym setting.
I can bench 405lbs naturally with no support or spotter or same but 315 for 10.
Please don't downvote, I know it feels braggy but I'm so proud of this.
Edit to add, I weigh 200lbs.
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#5

Person part of a rare statistic donating blood, arm connected to IV line in a clinical or hospital setting.
My blood is both O- and CMV- meaning I can donate universally to both adults and babies.
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#6

Person part of a rare statistic standing by a window, holding a coffee cup and looking thoughtfully outside.
I am a Black woman (product of two Black parents) and I have both green eyes and blonde hair. Those dormant massa genes show up all over me!
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#7

Pregnant woman in white lace dress gently cradling belly outdoors, representing rare statistic of pregnancy.
Only 1% of couples experience recurrent miscarriages (3 or more). We are in that 1%!
On a positive note, we had a baby last year.
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#8

Person with outstretched arms overlooking cityscape, representing people part of a rare statistic and what makes them special.
My hair started going grey at 13. By the time I was 23 it was completely white.
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#9

Person showcasing unique fashion style on urban street, highlighting rare statistic through individual expression.
I’m a gay man born with no sense of style or fashion. It’s very sad.
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#10

Amazon warehouse exterior at night with illuminated signage, representing people who are part of a rare statistic.
I've never bought anything from Amazon.
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#11

Black-rimmed eyeglasses placed on an eye chart symbolizing a rare statistic about vision clarity and uniqueness.
I have 20/10 vision. Almost 50% better than 20/20 and in the top .05% of people. I actually have incredibly accurate night vision as well.
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#12

Young man part of rare statistic gets green slime poured on him during a lively and colorful event celebration.
I was slimed on Nickelodeon when I was a kid. I have never met another person in real life who can say this.
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#13

Crowded indoor staircase with blurred people walking in various directions, illustrating rare statistic in human movement.
I have prosopagnosia (faceblindness), a mild form. I think this is actually more common than people think, but some people don't know they have it. I didn't figure it out until I was like, 35. You just go through your life thinking you're a dumdum who's not paying attention, or not realizing that other people can recognize faces well.
I was also the first woman in the world to do my specific job.
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#14

Two tall skyscrapers under a clear blue sky, illustrating people who are part of a rare statistic.
I have a family member who was a 9/11 first responder. He is listed among the fallen, having developed an inoperable brain tumor secondary to exposure to the toxic materials.
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#15

Dentist explaining dental X-ray on screen to patient in chair, highlighting rare statistic in dental health.
Myself and my dad both have/had 3 sets of teeth. Baby teeth and then two sets of adult teeth.
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#16

Young woman part of a rare statistic, focused and biting a pencil while working on a laptop at a desk.
I have Aphantasia, the inability to picture things in my mind.
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#17

Woman wearing black shirt holding a pink ribbon symbolizing rare statistics and awareness for a special cause.
I’ve had breast cancer three times. Not recurrences.
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#18

Person navigating an outdoor ropes course, demonstrating rare statistic traits in an adventurous setting among trees.
I'm in my 60s and climb trees for a living.
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#19

Close-up of a person’s green eyes outdoors, illustrating people who are part of a rare statistic being unique and special.
I’m ambidextrous. And have heterochromia. One green eye, one brown eye
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#20

Person lying on bed cuddling a dog, illustrating people who are part of a rare statistic and what makes them special.
I basically have no circadian rhythm. It’s called irregular sleep-wake phase and is mostly present in people who are blind or have brain damage. I have the sleep habits of a newborn baby - my life is a series of naps, and I sleep when I sleep and I’m awake when I’m awake and it has no connection to day or night. It also means I’m always tired. I’m also bipolar so the amount of sleep I manage to get in a day is inconsistent.
EDIT: I just remembered another one. I have duck feet that are caused by femoral retroversion (the angle of my femur and hip bones is off, which means my legs are rotated further out than normal), which is a pretty rare cause for duck feet. It also causes very bad flexibility issues in my ankles and hips.
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