How many times do you stop to think about how extraordinary your body is? Millions of internal processes occur within these complex machines every second, working together to keep us alive and healthy. Skin can regenerate to heal a paper cut. Our tongues allow us to savor the savory flavor of homemade sauce. And our eyes see everything, from the blue sky to the pink polka dots on our sweaters. And these are just a few of the amazing things your body does for you every day. Here are 10 more incredible facts about the body:
1. We had more bones at birth
You probably thought you always had 206 bones in your body, but think again! In fact, we're born with 300 bones, and some of them fuse as we grow.
2. And the award for the strongest muscles goes to...
You might be surprised to learn that the jaw is the strongest muscle in the body.
3. Who needs flashlights?
The body produces a flash of light, but unfortunately it is not visible to the naked eye.
4. Saliva
The average person produces enough saliva to fill two swimming pools. Disgusting and fascinating at the same time!
5. The liver is a superhero
The liver is the only organ capable of completely regenerating itself. If someone donated their liver to someone else, the liver would return to its original size within a few weeks.
6. Small but powerful
The smallest bones in the body are located inside the ear. In fact, they're so small they could fit on a penny. But without them, he couldn't hear.
7. Earwax!
Your ears are kept clean by one thing: earwax. It's not just yellow gunk; it keeps your ears clean and protects you from bacteria.
8. Superhuman vision
Did you know that your eyes are so powerful that they can detect the light of a candle flame from over 2.7 miles away?
9. The smell of nostalgia
The sense of smell is closely linked to memories. Some scents can evoke very strong emotions and memories almost instantly. (Fun fact: women have a stronger sense of smell than men.)
10. Unique things
Forget fingerprints, did you know your tongue print is unique? It might just become the next authentication tool for the next smartphone.