Monthly Archives: June 2014

10 Weird Facts About The Human Body

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The human body is an extremely fascinating machine. It is made up of many complex systems all with their own specific functions. Unfortunately, some humans have conditions that don’t function properly. This is part of the reason scientists have made a huge leap forward with discoveries. They find people with abnormal conditions and not only help control or correct their condition, but also discover new answers to previous questions along the way.  Of course, advancement in scientific technologies has also played a significant role. read more

5 Of The Most Disgusting Habits

We all have our habits and hobbies we act out every single day of our lives.  Some are completely normal and acceptable in public, while others are not.  Whether we deliberately spit out loogies, belch or whatever else, we are all guilty of acting out one or more of these odd behaviors at some point in our lives. There are disgusting habits that should only be done behind closed doors.  Of course, there are people that just don’t care who is watching them.  In fact, some may even express their habit to make sure people can actually see it. read more

3 Dangerous And Strange Hobbies

We all have our own interests and hobbies we engage in.  Some are completely normal while others are considered to be unconventional or even repulsive.  Regardless if some are looked at as odd, there are people that practice their unusual hobbies on a regular basis.

People choose to engage in their strange choice of hobby for not only the fun and adventure, but also for the risky thrill and adrenaline they get out of it. Every time they attempt their act, they are taking the chance of a serious injury or even a fatality.  Please do not try any of these crazy stunts at home. They should only be done by experienced professionals with many years of good practice under their belt. read more

5 Extreme Animal Oddities

Just like humans can suffer from human oddities, so can animals. The animal kingdom has a variety of interesting species. Unfortunately, sometimes during their stages of natural development, something goes wrong. The animal can have a condition that sets them far apart from the rest. They may have defects and limited abilities, but some are still able to live average life spans.  Of course, animals can also become an oddity from the result of interbreeding between species.

Although it is believed that there are around 950,000 species of insects on our planet, until 2011, the number of species of animals was still unknown.  It was once estimated that there are about 3-30 million.  According to the Census of Marine Life scientists, the total number of species in the world is said to be around 8.7 million with a 1.3 million give or take.  This includes all animals, plants, fungi, protozoa and chromista.   Of the 8.7 million species, 7.77 million are animals. read more