20 Strange Facts About the Human Body That Feel Fake but Are Real
1. Your stomach gets a new lining every few days Acid inside your stomach is so strong it can burn metal, so your body replaces the lining constantly. 2. You glow in the dark Humans give off a tiny amount of natural light—too weak for our eyes to see. 3. Your heartbeat changes with music Slow songs calm your heart. Fast beats speed it up. 4. You shed skin constantly You lose about 30,000 skin cells every minute without noticing. 5. Your bones are stronger than steel Ounce for ounce, bone can handle more pressure than steel can. 6. Your brain can make electricity Enough to power a small light bulb when all neurons fire together. 7. You taste with more than just your tongue Smell, texture, and even sound affect how you taste food. 8. You have a “second brain” in your stomach The gut has millions of nerve cells and can act on its own. 9. You are taller in the morning Your spine decompresses overnight, making you a bit taller when you wake up. 10. Your eyes see the world...