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14 Supernatural Things Our Bodies Can Do

Stomach acid is terrifying and lives inside you- and 13 other fun facts about our bodies natural wonders!

14 Supernatural Things Our Bodies Can Do

November 23, 2021

Stomach acid is terrifying and lives inside you- and 13 other fun facts about our bodies natural wonders!

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The human body contains enough iron to make an entire nail. It would be about 3 inches long. CRACKED.COM — Source: University of Regina

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The human eye can see in 576 Megapixels. The world's best camera tops out at 400. CRACKED.COM — Source: Lasik MD

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Goosebumps used to help us fight predators. Goosebumps occur in an adrenaline fueled scenario because it makes hair on our bodies stand up, which once made us look larger and more threatening to our predators. CRACKED.COM — Source: Scientific American

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Human fingers and feet get pruny so we can grip things underwater. This allowed us to evolve and survive in wet climates. CRACKED.COM — Source: Scientific American

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Humans are bioluminescent. However, the human eye is unable to see the light we emit. CRACKED.COM — Source: NBC News

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Humans are the best long distance runners in the animal kingdom. This is due to our ability to regulate our body temperature better than other animals. However, a horse can beat us on a cooler day. CRACKED.COM — Source: Popular Mechanics

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Your body kills cancerous cells everyday. Your body is constantly surveilling and attacking white blood cells that, if left unattended, would turn cancerous. CRACKED.COM — Source: Nature Medicine

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- 2010 XV 24 PRS A fetus can heal the pregnant person's organs. If a person's heart becomes damaged during pregnancy, stem cells from the fetus will circulate into their body and repair the damage. CRACKED.COM — Source: Circulation Research

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50% of our hand strength comes from our pinky. The index, middle finger, and thumb are most adept at function- while the pinky and ring finger are the most powerful. CRACKED.COM — Source: The New York Times

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Your heartbeat will sync to music. Some scientists believe this phenomenon can even benefit your cardiovascular health. CRACKED.COM — Source: Scientific American

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الا ال Your liver الاورده الكبديه can regrow itself. الفص المرب When someone donates their liver they actually only donate a small part. Then the liver regrows itself in both people in a matter of months. GRACKED.COM — Source: University of Utah

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Stomach acid can dissolve razor PLATINUM blades. S NLESS study However, found that it the could not dissolve pennies. CRACKED.COM — Source: National Library of Medicine

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Every blink is a micronap. In 2013, it was discovered that in addition to clearing debris and moisturizing the eye, blinking decreases brain activity momentarily which results in your mind sharpening your attention to the task at hand. CRACKED.COM — Source: Washington University

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Your hair knows when you sleep. Scientists in Japan have found that RNA from hair follicles track changes in your circadian rhythm. CRACKED CON — Source: Science.org

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