40 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Human Body

 

1. The human brain is made up of about 60% fat.
2. Humans have a unique ability among primates to recognize themselves in a mirror.
3. The human nose can detect more than 1 trillion different scents.
4. Humans are the only primates that can comprehend the concept of time.
5. The human tongue has about 8,000 taste buds.
6. Humans can see more shades of color than any other species on Earth.
7. The human body is made up of more than 60% water.
8. Humans have the largest brain-to-body size ratio of any mammal.
9. The human hand is capable of performing a greater variety of tasks than any other known primate.
10. The human eye can distinguish more than 10 million different colors.
11. Humans are the only known species to have a sense of humor.
12. The human body has more than 650 different muscles.
13. The human brain can process information at a rate of about 120 meters per second.
14. Humans are the only species known to cry emotional tears.
15. The human body contains more bacteria than human cells.
16. Humans are the only known species to have a sense of self-awareness.
17. The human heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood per day.
18. Humans can survive longer without food than without sleep.
19. The human body has about 45 miles of blood vessels.
20. Humans are the only species known to use fire for cooking.
21. The human body can repair most of its own cells and tissues.
22. Humans have the longest childhood of any species, taking up to 21 years to reach adulthood.
23. The human body is capable of detecting temperature changes as small as 0.01 degrees Celsius.
24. Humans are the only known species to use tools to make other tools.
25. The human body can heal itself after most injuries.
26. Humans are the only species known to experience the emotions of love and empathy.
27. The human body can adapt to extreme temperatures and altitudes.
28. Humans are the only known species to have developed agriculture.
29. The human body can repair most of its own cells and tissues.
30. Humans are the only species known to have developed written language.
31. The human body can survive for up to a month without food, but only a week without water.
32. Humans are the only species known to have developed complex systems of government.
33. The human body can survive for up to three minutes without air.
34. Humans are the only species known to have developed advanced technologies.
35. The human body can survive for up to three days without water.
36. Humans are the only species known to have developed the concept of money.
37. The human body can survive for up to three weeks without food.
38. Humans are the only species known to have developed advanced medical treatments.
39. The human body can survive for up to three minutes without oxygen.
40. Humans are the only species known to have developed advanced transportation systems.