These Facts About The Human Body Will Leave You Staring At The Mirror In Awe

Anyone who has watched a broken bone heal itself over time knows that the human body is capable of many amazing things. We’re able to create an entire life in just nine months. If we can do something that incredible, what other tricks and secrets do we hold?

There’s so much more to know about our bodies, and it’s all right under our noses. Who would have thought that our brain is pre-programmed to make sure we don’t hurt ourselves when we yell? These facts about the human body will leave you in awe of what we’re truly capable of.

Your Fingers Wrinkle Underwater So You Can Grip Stuff Better

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Most people believe you fingers become wrinkled in the bath or in the swimming pool because they are absorbing water, but it’s actually an evolutionary trick. Your body makes your fingers wrinkled so they can grab things better while underwater.

It’s still fun to watch a child be amazed as they watch their fingers slowly ‘prune up’ during an extra long bubble bath.