Bizarre Facts About the Human Body

Bizarre Facts About the Human Body

The human body is a machine full of mysteries.

For example, your brain, although it represents only 2% of your body weight, consumes around 20% of your daily energy even while you sleep.

Did you know that you have more bacteria in your body than human cells? There are trillions of them, most live in your gut and are essential for your health!

And while you are listening to this, you are producing saliva — almost one litre a day! In addition, the acid in your stomach is so strong that it can dissolve metal, and yet the stomach is protected thanks to the constant renewal of its lining.

We are far more complex than we imagine, and our body holds secrets that science continues to try to unravel!

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Catarina Machado

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Catarina Machado