Publisher's Synopsis
Did you know your brain shrinks every night? Or that your nose can detect over a trillion smells? How about the fact that your body actually glows in the dark-but you can't see it? Useless Knowledge About the Human Body is a wildly entertaining and eye-opening exploration of the most bizarre, mind-blowing, and downright weird facts about the human body. From evolutionary leftovers and strange medical conditions to the surprising science behind everyday bodily functions, this book is packed with fun and freaky facts that will make you see yourself in a whole new light. What's Inside? ✅ The bizarre abilities of the human body-like how your heart never stops working and why your brain shrinks when you sleep ✅ Weird medical conditions-including people who can't feel pain, those who sleep for weeks, and even individuals who turn blue ✅ The science behind strange functions-like why we get brain freeze, hiccups, and goosebumps ✅ Evolutionary leftovers-from why humans have a tailbone but no tail to the real reason we have wisdom teeth ✅ Mind-blowing records of the human body-like the longest fingernails, the tallest and shortest people, and a man who survived being frozen solid Perfect for trivia lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good fun fact, Useless Knowledge About the Human Body will leave you amazed, amused, and eager to share these weird and wonderful truths with friends and family.
