Sunny

Written by Sunny

Modified & Updated: 17 May 2024

Sherman Smith

Reviewed by Sherman Smith

human body

Human body facts that will make you appreciate the magic happening inside you at this very moment. Learn more about the systems, parts, and elements of your body with these facts.

  1. 01An average person takes 16 breaths per minute.
  2. 02Humans are the only known species that can blush.
  3. 03We can detect taste faster than we blink.
  4. 04Just like our fingerprints, the human tongue has its unique pattern too.
  5. 05It is normal to pass gas 6 to 20 times every day.
  1. 01Human teeth are the only part of the body that cannot heal itself.
  2. 02The smallest cell in a man’s body is the sperm cell. It is also one of the most complex cells in the male body as well.
  3. 03There are more bacteria found in the human mouth than there are humans in the whole world.
  4. 0425% of bones in human adults are on their feet.
  5. 05Fingerprints always grow back to their original form despite how damaged they become.
  6. 06The human skull has 29 different bones. Four major structures form the skull.
  7. 07The cornea does not receive blood supply. It receives oxygen directly from the air.
  8. 08The average person’s heartbeat rate is about 80 bpm.
  9. 09The foot is one of the most ticklish parts of the human body.
  10. 10Our thumbs have a pulse. You can also measure your pulse through your neck, chest, and wrist.
  1. 01The growth rate of your hair doubles in an airplane.
  2. 02Our body gives off a tiny light, but we cannot see it with our naked eye.
  3. 03Your belly button grows hair.
  4. 04Fingernails on your dominant hand grow faster.
  5. 05Your eyebrows’ shapes can predict your personality.
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