Random Body Facts

    64 facts tagged with Body Facts

    The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
    76
    For most people, no matter how hard you pinch the skin on your elbow with your fingers it doesn't hurt.
    515
    Stress can result in more headaches as a result of the body rerouting blood flow to other parts of the body.
    92
    Tooth growing out of foot
    Tooth growing out of foot
    In 1977, a 13-year-old boy had a tooth growing out of his left foot.
    885
    In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
    11
    In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
    199
    The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
    23
    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
    35