Body & health facts Archives

Why Does Corn Come out Whole in Our Poop

Admit it. You've all looked at corn in poop and wondered it yourself. Why does corn come out whole in our poop? Isn't the body supposed to digest its food and not send it through unprocessed? Well the explanation is a fascinating, entertaining and a little disturbing and a tad bit ... Read More

The First Time Vagina Was Mentioned in Film Was in a Disney Production

The first time the word vagina was mentioned in film was in a Disney production.We kid you not. But it had a purpose and makes total sense, in a way. Disney is probably better known for their family friendly movies. You know the kind, nice guy gets killed so son ... Read More

The Testicle That Hangs Lowest Depends on Which Hand You Use

To steal a line from Monty Pythons, "and now for something completely different." Did you know that the testicle that hangs lowest depends of which hand a person uses? Seriously! If you don't believe me test it out yourself and be amazed. But, and I must stress this point, as ... Read More

Blue M&m’s Can Can Give You Bright Blue Skin and May Heal Spinal Injuries

If ever there was a reason to eat blue M&M's and possibly get blue skin, this has to be it. Even if just getting blue skin to freak out your friends and family wasn't enough, it appears as though, after some surprising laboratory tests, blue M&M's not only turn your ... Read More

Mosquitoes Are Attracted to Pregnant Women

Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to pregnant women? Sure, we've all been a snack of the deadly little insect from time to time, and even the most oblivious person would have observed that they do have a preference for some people over others. So you have to ask ... Read More

Saliva Contains a Painkiller 6 Times Stronger Than Morphine

In what can only be described as a major medical discovery, saliva contains a painkiller that is stronger than morphine, six times stronger, in fact. But what exactly makes a discovery like this so amazing, and if this happens to be the case, why are we able to feel pain ... Read More

Alexander the Great Had Two Different Eye Colors

One of the ancient world's most powerful men, Alexander the Great, had two different eye colors. For a lot of people reading this right now, this might come as a bit of a surprise. Eyes are supposed to match, and different colors just isn't possible, or is it? Well, it ... Read More

Sunburn is Actually Radiation Burn

With the arrival of summer every year I always anticipate the day where I let my guard down when it comes to protection from the scorching sun. I mean, I'm usually pretty good when it comes to outdoor activities, but if I'm preoccupied with another task I can forget about ... Read More

More People Die from Prescription Drugs Than Illegal Drugs Each Year

In what is becoming a disturbing trend, more people die from prescription drugs than illegal drugs each year in the US. It may appear to be nothing other than a fictitious fabrication with little more purpose than to cause a stir on social media sites, but this is a true and worrying ... Read More

One Testicle Hangs Lower Than the Other So They Don’t Bang Together

So I will assume that you are already aware that one testicle hangs lower than the other, but do you know why? Some people might misguidedly think that there is an abnormality with the testes, or some other explanation for this appearance, such as genetic or even some kind weird disease. ... Read More