There are many things that many people don’t know about themselves, either because they haven’t stopped to think about it or because they haven’t researched it. Here is a list of unique characteristics regarding us humans.
1.) Smaller hands equal better dexterity: Anybody with small hands should notice this trait. Humans with smaller hands have it much easier using every day appliances like smartphones, controls, keys, certain tools etc. They also have better dexterity when it comes to sewing, weaving, knitting, plumbing and anything that involves craftsmanship.
2.) Tall stature/long body length doesn’t always equate with physical strength: Here’s a simple fact that should be common sense but apparently it’s not. Tall stature/long body length by itself does not equal physical strength. Human physical strength is determined by nutrition, dedication, the type of training the individual does and other genes not including height. There are many tall people who no matter how much working out they do, can’t develop bulky muscle because it’s not part of their genes. Further more, shorter people actually do better in Bench pressing and in squats than tall people do, because of the shorter range of motion. For example, Ed Coan a powerlifter who is only 5’7” 217lbs could bench and squat more in his prime than Hafthor Bjornsson who is 6’9” and over 400lbs.
3.)Shorter people have faster reflexes than taller people: The distance of neural processing is longer in taller people, causing them to have slower reflexes. While the distance of neural processing is shorter in short people, causing them to have faster reflexes.
4.) Short people live longer on average: Short people tend to live longer than tall people because short people tend to have the longevity gene called FOXO3.
5.) Short and slimmer people have better maneuverability: Short people find it easier to move around easier due to their compact frame, especially in cramped environments(busy malls). Much like how small cars are more maneuverable than big rigs.
6.) Women have stronger smelling flatulence than men: As funny and awkward as it sounds, it’s true. Countless studies have proven than women’s farts are very potent because women produce more sulfide than men.
7.) Humans fart around 10-23 times each day: Depending on what and how much a person eats, a person on average farts between 10-23 times a day.
8.) It’s healthy to sniff your SO’s farts: The bad smell(hydrogen sulfide) is known for keeping cells alive so they can resist disease, including cancer!
9.) There are over 6,500 genetic differences between men and women: Recent studies have proven that there are 6,500 genes that determine whether a person is male or female. From hair texture, susceptibility to certain diseases, resistance to certain diseases etc.
10.) Testosterone is mostly determined by diet and environment: There is a myth going around claiming that Asian men have the lowest testosterone of all races but ironically all studies contradict that bogus claim. What the studies have shown is that both diet and environment play a major role in a man’s testosterone level, not so much genes. One study even found that Asian men that migrated to the US acquired testosterone levels equivalent to their Caucasian counterparts.
11.) Anybody can develop world class grip strength: Out all the different types of physical strength, grip strength is unique in how anybody regardless of how tall or how much the person weighs, can develop world class grip strength with enough dedication. A few years ago, a 15 year old 5’8” 150lb boy managed to close the Captain’s of crush number three gripper which requires around 280lbf to close.
12.) 50% of human hand strength comes from the pinkie: The pinky finger may be the smallest and most delicate finger but according to hand therapists, it also provides a bulk of the grip strength for the human hand. Try holding something without using your pinky and compare that to holding something by including your pinky and you’ll notice a significant difference in grip strength.
13.) Glowing human body: The human body glows but the light isn’t visible to the human naked eye because the light isn’t intense enough.
14.) Human navel is an erogenous zone: The human navel has nerves that are connected to the genitalia which is why “navel play” can cause a tingling sensation below the belt and even an orgasm.
15.) 2,368 bacterial species live in the human navel: There are 2,368 types of bacteria in the human navel, 1,458 of those bacterial species are new to science. And they even managed to make cheese out of it.
16.) Humans are taller in the morning than at night: Humans temporally grow a few millimeters during sleep and shrink down throughout the day because gravity compresses the cartilages in the spine to it’s normal size .
17.) Rates for specific cancers vary by race: Several studies have found that certain races are more resistant to certain cancers than other races. For example Asian men are less likely to get prostate cancer than white men, but are more likely to get stomach cancer.
18.) Masturbation decreases the risk of prostate cancer in men: Several studies have shown that men who masturbate in moderation have lower risks of developing prostate cancer.
19.) Only Humans can release emotional tears: No other known animal can do the same. Tears in other animals are usually due to irritation in the eyes.
20.) Men produce more Androstenone than women: The reason men tend to have stronger smelling body odors is because men produce more androstenone than women.
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