Publisher's Synopsis
Your body is weirder-and more wonderful-than you ever imagined.
Did you know your stomach has its own nervous system? That your bones glow under UV light? Or that your gut might be making decisions before your brain does?
In The Unusual Knowledge of the Human Body, author Gerald H. Rowden takes readers on a wild ride through the overlooked, misunderstood, and downright bizarre biology hidden inside each of us. This is not your typical anatomy textbook-it's a curiosity-driven exploration of the most surprising science behind how we work.
Whether you're a fan of medical trivia, a student of life sciences, or just someone who loves mind-expanding facts, this book is packed with strange-but-true insights, including:
How your microbiome might control your mood
Why your heart has its own 'brain cells'
What earwax says about your genetics
How hiccups, goosebumps, and yawns serve ancient biological purposes
And much, much more...
Blending scientific research with an engaging storytelling style, this book invites readers to laugh, cringe, and marvel at the machinery of their own bodies.
If you're ready to see yourself in a whole new way-through the lens of weird, wonderful biology-this is the book for you.
