Amazing Body Features That We Might Only See Once in Our Lives

Published on 11/15/2021
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Morton’s Toe

Take a look at your toes before we get started. For most people, their big toe is the longest. There are, however, some people who have a unique foot structure. The first toe of each person is shorter than the second.

Morton’s Toe

Morton’s Toe

Morton’s toe is the name for this condition. Around 10% of people have it, and you could be one of them — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! Morton’s toe may even be an advantage in athletics, according to research.

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Hair Whorl

Let’s discuss hair whorls for a moment. Some of you may be unaware that such a thing exists. A hair whorl is a circular clump of hair that grows around a visible center point. Hair whorls, also called crowns or swirls, can grow clockwise or counterclockwise.

Hair Whorl

Hair Whorl

According to Amar J. S. Klar’s research, 8.4% of right-handed people have counterclockwise hair-whorls, while 45 percent of left-handed people have counterclockwise hair-whorls. It’s worth noting, though, that Klar’s research methodology has been questioned in this and other studies.

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