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It seems that all of us think we know our bodies completely. We know how the body works, what changes and processes are going on in the body. However, in reality The human body is an extremely complex and varied mechanism of action.
Each of us is unique – sometimes more than we think. Although we all have the same body shape and structure, there are a few small details that make some of us an X-Man, possessing different body characteristics and unlike the majority.
We have found it 15 surprising but very interesting facts about the human body you may not have known. Do you know all of this? Invite you to consult!
15. Does not have wisdom teeth
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Around 20% of the world do not have wisdom teeth. This partly depends on the origin and the group of people. For example, almost 100% of indigenous Mexicans do not have wisdom teeth, while most aboriginal people in Tasmania do. The difference is related to the PAX9 gene (and probably other genes) also caused this.
14. The eyes are turquoise
It is widely believed that the turquoise color is due to a mutation in the HERC2 gene that reduces melanin production in the iris. Currently only 8% of people in the world have emerald green eyes.
13. Morton toes
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About 10% of the world’s population has Morton foot structure – that is, the second toe is longer than the big toe. Interestingly, the Statue of Liberty also has this type of toe.
12. Hair is swirled counterclockwise
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8.4% of people have counter-clockwise hair whorls. However, if you are in the 10% of the population who is left-handed, your chances are that you are not as close as the majority is 45%.
11. Sneeze when you see sunlight
25% of the population has an unusual reaction to sunlight: sneeze. This phenomenon even has its own name: Optical sneeze reflex (photic sneeze reflex).
10. Single horizontal folds
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Single folds are present in 1.5% of the population (usually in men) and is a genetic trait.
9. Light hair color
Natural blond hair color Rare in adults, as light hair darkens with age. The percentage of adults with naturally light-colored hair ranges from 2% to 16%.
8. Fingerprints
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Only 5% of the population has dome fingerprints, 65% have ring fingerprints, and 30% have spiral fingerprints.
7. Red hair
Red hair is an even rarer phenomenon, accounting for only 1-2% of the population on the planet. The reason is a genetic mutation.
6. Curly hair
Only 11% of people have naturally curly hair.
5. Convex navel
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Only 10% of all adults in the world own it navel protruding. Contrary to popular belief, the shape of the umbilical cord does not depend on how the umbilical cord is cut after giving birth, but may be due to the way the scar heals afterwards.
4. Mark Х on hand
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The lines form the letter X on both hands is a very rare phenomenon, considered the sign of a very strong person. Worldwide, only 3% of the population has this trait.
3. Clasp your hands
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Hold your hands together and observe the position of your thumb. About 50% of people will put their right thumb on their left thumb, 49% do the opposite, and only 1% of people will put two thumbs side by side.
2. Gleeking (the word used to refer to the act of spitting with the tongue)
This strange phenomenon can occur spontaneously while eating, speaking or yawning. It is estimated that 35% of people can do this unintentionally, but less than 1% of people can do it on their own initiative.
1. Heart is on the right side
For every 12,019 people, only 1 has a heart on the right side of the chest. This congenital abnormality usually doesn’t cause any negative consequences.
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