50 Incredibly Weird Facts About the Human Body

As long as we make efforts to take care of ourselves and live healthy, there is a good chance that our bodies will serve us well for a long time. Our bodies truly are amazing. You might be surprised at what your body is capable of after reading these 50 weird facts about the human body:

The Brain

Complex and poorly understood, the brain is what makes everything work properly. The body may be kept alive, but without the brain, a person can’t truly live. Here are some interesting and weird facts about the brain.

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2. The brain doesn’t feel pain: Even though the brain processes pain signals, the brain itself does not actually feel pain.
3. Your brain has huge oxygen needs: Your brain requires 20 percent of the oxygen and calories your body needs — even though your brain only makes up two percent of your total body weight.
4. 80% of the brain is water: Instead of being relatively solid, your brain 80% water. This means that it is important that you remain properly hydrated for the sake of your mind.
5. Your brain comes out to play at night: You’d think that your brain is more active during the day, when the rest of your body is. But it’s not. Your brain is more active when you sleep.
6. Your brain operates on 10 watts of power: It’s true: The amazing computational power of your brain only requires about 10 watts of power to operate.
7. A higher I.Q. equals more dreams: The smarter you are, the more you dream. A high I.Q. can also fight mental illness. Some people even believe they are smarter in their dreams than when they are awake.
8. The brain changes shapes during puberty: Your teenage years do more than just change how you feel; the very structure of your brain changes during the teen years, and it even affects impulsive, risky behavior.
9. Your brain can store everything: Technically, your brain has the capacity to store everything you experience, see, read or hear. However, the real issue is recall — whether you can access that information.
10. Information in your brain travels at different speeds: The neurons in your brain are built differently, and information travels along them at different speeds. This is why sometimes you can recall information instantly, and sometimes it takes a little longer. Read the rest of this entry »

What Happens to Your Body if You Stop Smoking Right Now?

I think one of the main reasons it’s so hard to quit smoking is because all the benefits of quitting and all the dangers of continuing seem very far away. Well, here’s a little timeline about some of the more immediate effects of quitting smoking and how that will affect your body RIGHT NOW. Read the rest of this entry »

9 Foods That Burn Fat

When I changed from manual labor to a desk job, two things had to change:  my fondness for obscenities and my eating habits.  At sea, one can eat 20,000 calories per day and lose weight as they do it.  But when I brought my unhealthy diet to shore with me, I went from 170 lbs to 220 lbs within six months.  It was obviously time to do something about my diet.  After some research and advice from some good friends, I discovered these foods.  They might not be as yummy as Twinkies, but then again, neither are love handles. Read the rest of this entry »

12 Signs You Need To Go On A Diet

It is not aimed to offend any one, but according to the author of this compilation « it’s a natural response to those who need to diet ». I found this post very good and I think it’s only the truth shown with a mixture of humour and funny pictures.

Your legs have tan lines from your stomach blocking the sun

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Funny Doctor Quotes

It is amazing what the medical profession will write. These are actual statements taken from medical interview records written by various paramedics, emergency room receptionists, and (we are afraid) a consultant or two at major hospitals. Here comes some funny doctor quotes: Read the rest of this entry »

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