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Insane Human Facts That’ll Make You Question Reality — Part 2

You think you know yourself? Think again. These mind-blowing human facts are weirder, wilder, and more fascinating than fiction.

By SHADOW-WRITESPublished 8 months ago 3 min read
Insane Human Facts That’ll Make You Question Reality — Part 2
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You breathe. You blink. You think.
You *exist*.

But have you ever stopped to realize how **strange** and **unbelievable** the human body and mind truly are?

Here’s **Part 2** of the most *insane* human facts — the ones that don’t just make you say “wow”...
They make you say,
**“Wait… seriously?”**

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### 1. You Glow in the Dark — Literally

Humans give off a faint glow.
Yes, like radioactive jellyfish.

It’s called **bioluminescence** — and our bodies emit tiny amounts of visible light.
It’s just about **1,000 times weaker** than our eyes can detect.

So technically, you’re glowing…
You’re just not bright enough to see it.
(Yet another metaphor for our lives?)

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### 2. Your Brain Can Power a Light Bulb

Your brain generates around **20 watts** of electrical power — enough to power a small light bulb.

This means every overthinking spiral is technically renewable energy.
(Not very efficient, but still… science.)

That tiny 3-pound organ uses **20% of your body’s total energy** — even when you're resting.
So if you’ve ever been mentally exhausted just by existing, now you know why.

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### 3. You Have Gold in Your Body

You’re valuable — literally.

The human body contains trace amounts of **real gold**, especially in the bloodstream.
Roughly **0.2 milligrams**, to be exact.

Not enough to fund a yacht…
But just enough to say,
**“I'm rich in vibes and plasma.”**

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### 4. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days

You produce **strong acid** in your stomach — strong enough to **dissolve metal.**
So how does your stomach not digest itself?

Because it regenerates. Fast.
Every 3–5 days, your stomach lining replaces itself.

Basically, your body knows you’re a danger to yourself… and prepared accordingly.

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### 5. Your Ears and Nose Never Stop Growing

Unlike bones, **cartilage keeps growing** as you age.
That’s why older people tend to have noticeably larger noses and ears.

Gravity also stretches them downward over time.
So, the phrase “big ears run in the family” might just be **time + gravity = elephant mode.**

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### 6. You’ve Never Seen Your Real Face

You’ve seen photos.
You’ve seen your reflection.
But both are **distorted.**

Mirrors flip your image.
Cameras flatten your features and warp depending on lens and lighting.

So technically…
You’ve never seen your true face.
Only **versions** of it.

Which is kind of deep, if you think about it.

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### 7. Your Bones Are Stronger Than Steel

Ounce for ounce, **human bone is stronger than concrete or steel.**
A cubic inch of bone can bear a load of **over 8 tons**.

So yes — you are, structurally, a superhero.
(Just... don’t test it. Please.)

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### 8. You Shed Millions of Skin Cells Daily

You lose about **30,000–40,000 skin cells every minute.**
That’s nearly **9 pounds of skin a year**.

Most household dust?
Dead skin.
So congratulations — you’re literally all around your house.
Even when you’re not home.

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### 9. You Dream Every Night — Even If You Don’t Remember

Unless you have a specific sleep disorder, you **dream every single night** during the REM cycle.
Even if you wake up with a blank mind, your brain was *in there*, doing its bizarre little theatre production.

Sometimes comedy.
Sometimes horror.
Sometimes just… pure chaos.

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### 10. Your Heart Creates Enough Pressure to Squirt Blood 30 Feet

Your heart is a beast.

Each beat sends blood surging through your body with enough force to squirt it **30 feet** if an artery were severed.
(It’s gross. But also metal.)

Your heart beats over **100,000 times a day**.
And still keeps going.

You might think you're tired — but your heart’s been on *permanent night shift* since the womb.

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### Final Thought: You’re a Walking Miracle

You might feel ordinary.
You might get caught up in routines and responsibilities.

But the truth?

You're a **biological masterpiece**,
A walking mystery,
A weird little bundle of science, emotion, and electric pulses.

So the next time you feel small,
Remember:

You glow.
You grow.
You carry stardust, electricity, memories, and miracles in every cell.

That’s not just amazing.
That’s **insane** — in the best way.

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