6 facts about body hair that will surprise you

Here are some informative (if not gross) facts that you probably didn't know about body hair. Humans shed up to 150 body hairs a day. Tiny mites called Demodex live on your eyelashes, but don't worry! They're harmless. Your hair can contain gold, but only in trace amounts. Body hair has been tied to intelligence, and hairier people tend to be smarter. Pubic hair is also responsible for sending out hormones that attract the opposite sex. Hair color can indicate genetic disorders, like blondes having higher percentages of macular degeneration.