The human microbiome — trillions of microorganisms living in and on the body — outnumbers human cells.

The human body glows faintly in complete darkness.

Fact #1686 · Human Body

An adult giraffe can clean its ears with its tongue.

Fact #248 · Human Body

Camels have specialized red blood cells that help them survive dehydration.

Fact #856 · Human Body

A hyena’s jaw is powerful enough to crush bone.

Fact #502 · Human Body

The Code of Hammurabi established early written laws.

Fact #652 · Human Body

Multitasking often reduces overall task performance.

Fact #950 · Human Body

In 1920, a town in Minnesota briefly elected a bear as mayor in a publicity stunt.

Fact #773 · Human Body

The McGurk effect shows how visual cues can alter what we hear.

Fact #1472 · Human Body