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

Humans Glow

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We might not glow as bright as fireflies, but humans are also bioluminescent. But the light we glow with is 1000 times weaker than the human eye can see.

Our glow comes as a result of our metabolism working. Scientists discovered that we glimmer most in the late afternoon, in our forehead, neck, and cheeks, which is probably when we’re busy disgesting lunch.