12 creepy body facts your biology teacher definitely skipped

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Body oddities 12 creepy body facts your biology teacher definitely skipped 3 min. The human body is a marvel of biology—but sometimes, it's downright disturbing. Did you know it's possible to cry blood? Or that we have taste receptors in our stomachs? From mysterious functions to deeply unsettling facts, our bodies are full of creepy surprises hiding beneath the surface. Here are 12 weird but true insights into what's really going on inside you. Read full article

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