We still don't know so much about ourselves. Our brains, in particular, are still a mystery even to the most knowledgeable neuroscientists. Despite all the progress we’ve made, we still can’t explain everything.
But over time, we keep learning more about ourselves. And no, we’re not just talking about personal growth or personality traits; we're also talking about how our bodies actually work. Frankly, we are kind of creepy. And some people on Threads have even shared discoveries that made them see their own bodies a little differently, and here’s what they had to say.
#21
There’s only one bone in the human body that’s not connected to another bone-the hyoid bone-& it’s the most definitive way to detect strangulation post mortem.
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And it’s not just genetics, but also the environment that shapes us. Our diet, climate, activity levels, sun exposure, and even injuries can change our bodies over time. So even if two people have similar genes, their bodies can develop differently, each showing unique characteristics.
But with all these facts laid out in front of you, which one shocked you the most? Or, better yet, do you know any other weird body facts that aren't on this list? Let us know in the comments below, Pandas!
#22
The brain uses about 20% of the body's oxygen at rest, despite making up only about 2% of body mass.
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#23
About 20-30% off all people are born without wisdom teeth, including me.
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#24
When my Mom had her vericose veins removed she said they pulled em out like a spaghetti noodle.
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#25
Because there are always pregnant people, the average number of skeletons in the body is more than 1.
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#26
People who sneeze when exposed to bright lights (photic sneeze reflux) have faulty "wiring" in their brain.
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#27
If you develop a thiamine deficiency, you can develop uncontrollably eye movements that impact vision and can't always be cured even after the deficiency is corrected.
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#28
When babies are born, all the hormones that were raging in their mothers are raging in them as well. That can make baby girls get what looks like a period and both girls and boys may get breast tissue and even lactate.
5points
#29
Young children can regrow a surprisingly complete fingertip, but only if the injury is beyond the base of the fingernail.
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#30
When I had my gallbladder removed the surgeon explained that the connecting tube kinda turns itself into a mini gallbladder so the liver still has support, which I thought was pretty cool.
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4points
#31
My uncle had two double transplant surgeries. Man was out there with 5 kidneys and 3 pancreas.
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#32
On rare occasion a woman can be pregnant and that pregnancy hides BEHIND her intestines so basically in her back.
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#33
A friend has just received a kidney donation, and yes, it was located in a 'new' space, which was covered by a tattoo. The surgeon not only added the kidney, but pattern matched the tattoo!
Artistry and genius.
Artistry and genius.
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#34
Scientists discovered in 2020 that there are mucus secreting salivary glands called Tubarial Glands that are immediately adjacent to the adenoids near the opening of the eustachian tube in the ear. Up until this discovery, we had no idea these glands existed, and often accidentally removed or damaged them during tonsillectomy and adnoidectomy surgeries.
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#35
Some people have some or all of their internal organs situated on the other side of the body as opposed to the norm. If all organs are on the opposite side, it is called Situs Inversus Totalis. It affects around 1 out of 10k people. Usually organ functionality is not affected and sometimes those affected don’t even know about it unless they undergo visual examinations.
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#36
Some people are born with a little hole just in front of the upper ear rim. It's called a preauricular pit. Some of them have sinus tracts under the skin that can sometimes become clogged or even infected.
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#37
Some humans can live without a patella (kneecap). They can even run half marathons a couple of years after it has been taken out.
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#39
I learned this because I had gestational diabetes and my baby's blood sugar was on the lower side when she was born. Being in contact with their birthing parent can raise a babies blood sugar up to 15 points. So they had me feed her and then hold her chest to chest. Her blood sugar was perfect after that.
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#40
Many women's feet grow in size during pregnancy. I've had 2 children and mine grew a size during each pregnancy.
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