Get ready to be amazed by some mind-blowing body facts that will have you hitting replay! Did you know that your body has enough iron in it to make a small nail? Or that your heart could pump blood to the top of a skyscraper with the pressure it creates? Your bones are actually four times stronger than concrete, and your nose can remember 50,000 different scents—talk about a superpower! Plus, the acid in your stomach is so strong it can dissolve metal, but thankfully your stomach lining renews itself so fast that it doesn't get eaten away. The human body is seriously incredible, and these facts will make you see it in a whole new light. Curious for more? Check out the video and prepare to be amazed! Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
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00:00You're out for a couple of miles with an ingrown toenail, ouch!
00:04Now think about those folks who tackle extreme races and marathons.
00:08To run their best, they need top-notch training and solid shoes.
00:13But there's one more thing, perfectly trimmed toenails.
00:18And trust me, keeping those nails in check is an art in itself, because there are many
00:22rules on how to do that right.
00:25To get ahead of nagging toenail issues, some athletes choose to have their toenails removed
00:30all together, which helps them dodge problems like bruising and ingrown nails.
00:35Take Charlotte Vasarely, an ultra-runner who had to say goodbye to both of her big toenails
00:41after relentless pain had been affecting her stride.
00:45The procedure takes about 45 minutes.
00:47A podiatrist will numb the toe, apply a tourniquet, and carefully remove the nail right down to
00:53the root.
00:54They then use carbolic acid to stop it from growing back.
00:59Recovery is pretty swift, but sometimes it can take a few tries to ensure the nail is
01:03completely gone.
01:04Now let's say you've accidentally lost your toenail.
01:08And since you aren't a professional athlete, you decide to help it grow back.
01:13It will take you up to one and a half years to fully recover.
01:18They grow three times more slowly than fingernails, only pushing around 1.6 millimeters a month.
01:24Plus, the older we get, the slower the process gets.
01:28With age, our toenails thicken and round out, so the growth rate slows down.
01:34It's not that everybody's feet smell bad, but if you ever notice someone's tootsie stink,
01:38here's an explanation for you.
01:41Our feet have around 250,000 sweat glands.
01:44For comparison, our armpits have 10 times fewer, only around 25,000.
01:50However, it's not the sweat that makes the feet smell.
01:55Bacteria are in charge of the stench.
01:57The primary reason is oftentimes lack of ventilation and fungus that thrive in wet environments,
02:04such as sweaty feet.
02:07Farts and burps are just a normal part of being human.
02:11When we chow down, our small intestines don't get around to digesting all foods perfectly,
02:16and gas is a byproduct of a digestive process, when bacteria break down leftovers in your gut.
02:23All that gas eventually has to escape, which means, on average, we let out about 12-25
02:29farts a day.
02:31And don't worry, holding in gas won't affect you seriously.
02:34Sure, it can lead to a bit of tummy trouble, but being polite at dinner won't mess with
02:39your health in any serious way.
02:42Gross as it is, pus actually tells you that your body is doing its job.
02:47That gooey stuff, whether it's white, yellow, green, or even brown, is just a buildup of
02:53white blood cells fighting off an infection.
02:56It means your immune system is kicking in like it should.
03:00Of course, if you see pus after major surgery, that's a flag to reach out to your doctor.
03:05For smaller injuries, pus is just your body's way of healing, even if it's super yucky.
03:11You can even call it the white cell's precious juice, if you will.
03:16Can you give yourself a pinch without feeling anything at all?
03:19Go ahead, grab a bit of skin on your elbow and give it a good squeeze.
03:23Surprisingly, it won't feel as bad as you'd think.
03:27That's because different spots on your skin have different kinds of nerve endings.
03:31Your elbow skin is like the superhero of skin – it's tough and has fewer pain receptors.
03:37On the flip side, the more delicate parts of your body are packed with nerve endings,
03:41making them sensitive and a bit more scream-worthy when you accidentally bump into something.
03:47You can munch on anything without actually tasting it.
03:50All you have to do is pinch your nose and take a big bite of that not-so-appetizing
03:54meal.
03:55Bet it doesn't taste like much!
03:57The thing is, our taste buds only detect five flavors – sweet, sour, bitter, salty,
04:03and that savory umami – the flavor you get from various types of meat.
04:08Still, it's not your tongue but your sense of smell that really brings the flavor party
04:12to life.
04:14If you hold your nose, you cut off the aroma and leave your brain to rely only on those
04:19five basic tastes.
04:21That's a great life hack when you gotta eat something you don't like but have to.
04:27If you're snoozing away and someone blows a puff of air at your eyes, they won't even
04:31budge.
04:32But if you're awake, your eyes are gonna flutter like crazy!
04:36So next time you want to test if someone's really sleeping or not, try this little trick.
04:42You might notice that one nostril feels more stuffed up when you have a cold, but that's
04:47completely normal.
04:48It's not unusual for one nostril to be more active while the other takes a little break,
04:52and they actually switch roles throughout the day.
04:55This is known as the nasal cycle.
04:58Typically, one nostril does about 75% of breathing for a couple of hours before the other one
05:04takes over.
05:06Since this cycle is controlled by your body's nervous system, you can enhance this natural
05:10pattern by consciously switching nostrils with each breath, which can help you relax.
05:16It might seem a bit goofy at first, but it could be a fun trick to get your kid to try
05:20when they need to calm down.
05:22The bones in your feet account for about 25% of all the bones in your body.
05:28There are 206 bones in total, and each foot has 26 of them, so that's 52 bones for your
05:34two feet combined.
05:36If you do the math, that's roughly 25.24% of your total bone count!
05:42Genetically, humans are like 99.9% the same.
05:47But not all of our genes are actually human.
05:50Out of the roughly 20,000 genes in our DNA, about 8% come from ancient viruses.
05:56Plus, another 40% is made up of repetitive sequences that scientists think might also
06:03be viral.
06:05These viral genes have the ability to move around and replicate themselves, which could
06:10be linked to some health conditions.
06:12So turns out you're barely half-human when it comes to your genetic makeup.
06:18Believe it or not, it's rare, but some people can actually grow teeth in their ovaries!
06:24These weird growths are called teratomas, and they can contain all sorts of stuff like
06:28hair follicles, skin, muscle, and more!
06:32The biggest teratoma ever recorded was a whopping 18 by 10 inches, and it was taken out of a
06:3974-year-old woman!
06:41Since the brain doesn't have pain receptors, doctors can do brain surgeries with patients
06:46awake and sometimes even chatting.
06:49It might sound like a scene from a horror movie, but having patients alert during the
06:53procedure actually helps surgeons avoid causing any serious harm.
06:58It's a bit unsettling to think about, though.
07:01Surprise!
07:02Your brain is the fattiest organ in your body.
07:05It's about 60% fat, and that's a good thing.
07:08Those fatty acids are essential for optimal brain function.
07:11Imbalances could up your risk for many health issues.
07:14Still, when it comes to having kids, your seemingly fat brain gets smaller as if it's
07:19on a diet.
07:20Moms and dads experience shrinkage in areas tied to social cues and decision-making.
07:26These changes are totally normal and help with parenting.
07:30However, no matter if you have kids or not, your brain power still declines by the time
07:34you hit 24.
07:36Studies show that cognitive speed starts to drop, and you keep losing about 15% every
07:4215 years after.
07:44So if you're nearly 40, don't be surprised if things take a bit longer to process.
07:49Your ring finger can give away your marital status, but it also has some interesting secrets
07:53even before you tie the knot.
07:56Back in 1998, evolutionary biologist John Manning found out that if your ring finger
08:01is longer, it might mean you had higher levels of prenatal testosterone.
08:07Since then, several studies have backed this up, showing that folks with longer ring fingers
08:12tend to excel in sports.
08:14If you've just checked your palms and your fingers are really long, don't be too fast
08:19to judge.
08:20Not all scientists agree with that.
08:22However, there's some proof that men with longer ring fingers can be a bit angrier than
08:26other people.
08:27Maybe that's why boxing gloves resemble mittens – to keep you guessing about who the real
08:32champ is!
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