Anatomy Fun Facts

How much bacteria is normally found on one square inch of skin?

How many scents can the human brain remember?

Morning breath...ugh! But, is your breath really worse in the morning?

A mosquito bite itches like crazy! Who's fault is it?

What causes that pain in your side when you run?

Does it take more muscles to smile or frown?

Aaaaahhhhchoooo! How fast is a sneeze?

How many bones are in the human foot?

Is loss of smell an early indicator of Parkinson's disease?

My hair is everywhere!! How many hairs do you lose in a day?

Itchy, itchy! Why do you see "fireworks" if you rub your eyes too hard?

Ahhhh....the good ole days. Is airline food really just bad?

Does rubbing your tongue on the roof of your mouth help with brain freeze from cold things like ice cream?

Watch out! It's a full moon. Do the phases of the moon affect a person's mood?

Remember that dust is skin cells? (blech) Yeah, well, how much skin do you shed in a year? :)

Really want peanut butter, but you're allergic? A bone marrow transplant can help with that!

Which body part is the same size now as when you were born?

Can you tickle yourself?

Can listening to music help you study?

Which two parts never stop growing?

Can weather affect your appetite?

How long can a person go without sleep?

Does weather actually affect a person's mood?

Can exercise help you remember things?

Why do feet smell...well...like feet?

Can smiling help boost your mood even when you're feeling down?

How long can a person go without food (if they have water)?

How many miles of blood vessels are in your body?

Who's more likely to live longer? Right-handed or left-handed people?

What are those "floaters" that you see sometimes?