Surprising facts. A guy known as “Knowledgesaurus” has gained 1.4 million followers on TikTok. This happened thanks to his video series, “How Rare Is Your Body?”, where he talks about rare human body traits.
For example, not having wisdom teeth, being able to write with both hands, or folding your tongue into a cloverleaf shape. Read the article to find a collection of the most fascinating abilities. These amazing facts about the human body will tell you just how unique you are!
Surprising facts, I’ll try to tell you about it.
Did you know? 25% of people sneeze when exposed to bright sunlight. This is called the photic sneeze reflex. Honestly, I’ve never met anyone with this trait.
Only 12% of people have tetrachromacy—the ability to see 10 times more shades and colors than the average person.
Just 30% of people can flare their nostrils at will. These muscles are rarely used, so for most people, they are too weak to control.
Less than 1% of people can hear colors and see music. This is called synesthesia.
Only 9% of people experience a soapy taste when eating cilantro. This is due to a chemical compound that is also found in soap production.
Only 2% of people are natural redheads! Studies show that 30% of red-haired models in advertisements have actually dyed their hair. Interestingly, a high percentage of redheads are found in Ireland and the UK.
Less than 1% of people have a small hole in their ear. Some evolutionary biologists believe this might be a leftover trait from early gill structures.
Around 10% of people have “Morton’s toe”, where the second toe is longer than the big toe.
Only 5% of people have amber-colored eyes. These eyes contain golden or copper pigments with green or brown flecks.
Fun fact: Only 24% of people can raise one eyebrow, but with practice, it can be learned.
Body, more Amazing Facts.
Only 33% of people can whistle, but with enough practice, almost anyone can learn.
Surprisingly, 4% of people suffer from Raynaud’s disease, where fingers or toes turn white in cold temperatures due to reduced blood flow.
Just 1% of people are ambidextrous, meaning they can use both hands equally well.
I didn’t know this—1% of people don’t need as much sleep as others. Their sleep cycles are naturally faster than the average person’s.
A strange fact: 83.7% of people can roll their tongue into a tube, but only 14.7% can fold it into a cloverleaf.
Body, 35% of people don’t have wisdom teeth.
*Less than 1% of people are born with a white hair patch. This is called poliosis and is caused by a lack of melanin in hair follicles.
*Around 40 people worldwide have a special blood type with an Rh-null factor, also known as “golden blood.”
*Less than 1% of people have their heart on the right side of their body. What an extraordinary and unique fact!
*Only 20% of people have gaps between their front teeth.
*25% of people have dimples. They are inherited and often passed down to future generations.
*Only 5% of people have arch-shaped fingerprints, while the most common patterns are loops and whorls.
Only 10% of people have “Darwin’s tubercle”, a small bump on the outer ear that is believed to help detect subtle changes in sound pitch.
- Less than 1% of people never break bones. This is due to a rare genetic mutation that makes their bones 8 times denser.
- Natural blondes make up only 2% of the world’s population. So, if you meet a blonde, chances are high that it’s dyed hair.
- This one is odd! 35% of people can “spit spray” saliva from under their tongue, but only 1% can do it on command.
- Less than 1% of people have naturally pointed “elf ears.” This condition is called Stahl’s ear and often corrects itself over time.
- 1% of people have double rows of eyelashes. While it might seem enviable, this condition can actually cause eye irritation and discomfort.
Fun fact: 70% of people tilt their heads to the right when kissing. This happens because the left side of the face expresses more emotion, and we instinctively want to show our partner the more expressive side.
Only 10% of people are born with birthmarks. These marks are usually oval-shaped and coffee-colored.
More Rare Traits.
Only 35% of people have perfect vision. By the way, two-thirds of the world’s population needs glasses.
14% of people don’t have the “Palmaris Longus” tendon in their wrist. To check, place your hand flat, touch your thumb to your pinky, and slightly lift your hand.
*Only 10% of people can touch their nose with their tongue.
*Joint hypermobility occurs in 20% of people due to differences in collagen levels in connective tissues.
*Less than 1% of people can control goosebumps. Most people experience them spontaneously, but a select few can trigger them at will.
An Amazing Fact About the Human Body! Want to see how unique you are? Let us know in the comments! For example, I just found out that I can flare my nostrils, while my wife can’t it really surprised me!
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