Everyone has a unique talent, but did you know some people can do strange with their bodies that most people can’t do? Here’s the list of the 8 most surprising things most people can’t do. See if you can do them. It is fun to try!
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Touch your tongue to your nose
If you can touch your tongue to your nose, you are part of a small majority of people. Around 10% of the general population can do this. This ability to do this is called Gorlin’s sign, which means you may have a connective tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or EDS. This disorder affects your joints, skin, and sometimes your blood vessels. You may have too much flexibility in your joints, so they get dislocated easily.
Wiggle your ears
Being able to wiggle your ears is unusual. Only 10 to 20% of the population can do it. Because the muscles that control your eye movements affect your ear movements, your ears withdraw a bit when you look left or right. When you swallow, it also affects your ear muscle area. But don’t worry. You can teach yourself how to wiggle your ears! It would help if you concentrated on moving your ears without making your eyes go up and down. Practice wiggling your ears using other muscles in your face.
Raise one eyebrow
Approximately 30-40% of the population can raise one lone eyebrow. According to research, only one muscle controls both eye movements. It’s thought that people with this ability may have one side of the muscle disconnected, so it’s easier for them to raise one eyebrow. Some people suggest that they aren’t raising one eyebrow but keeping one eyebrow lower while raising both eyebrows at the same time, which makes it look like they are raising one eyebrow. If you want, you can train yourself to do this.
Fold your tongue in half
Studies show that the ability to fold your tongue in half or twist your tongue is affected by your ability to speak certain languages. These unique tongue movements are also related to your genes. Besides folding your tongue in half, try these other cool tongue folding ideas
A cloverleaf shape
Double folded tongue
Roll it lengthwise
Twist it upside down
Bend your thumb backward
Bending your thumb backwards or Hitchhiker’s thumb is hyperextensibility of your thumb. It’s an inherited condition passed down through a gene appropriately named the “Bendy thumb gene.” If you have this condition, your thumb will form a 90 angle across your palm when you rest your hand. Fortunately, Hitchhiker’s thumb doesn’t hurt, and you can still use your thumb without any problems, but you may want to show off your cool-looking thumb to impress your friends.
Sneeze with your eyes open
It is possible to sneeze with your eyes open, but it takes effort. Sneezing with your eyes closed is an involuntary reflex your body does to keep microbes and dirt from getting in your eyes when you sneeze.
Sneezing is your body’s way of getting rid of pollen, dirt, dust, and pet hair in the air. You also sneeze when you have a cold because your nasal cavity gets swollen and more sensitive, triggering a sneeze. One old wives tale about sneezing with your eyes claims that you keep your eyes closed because your eyeballs will fall out if you leave your eyes open. It’s okay if you sneeze with your eyes open, but it may not be healthy since all the stuff you’re sneezing out will get into your eyes.
Wiggle your nose
Sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s not possible to wiggle your nose. The nose won’t wiggle, but moving your lips back and forth gives the impression of your nose twitching. You can teach yourself to wiggle your nose by looking in the mirror and moving your mouth back and forth quickly. Some people puff out their cheeks from side to side, giving the illusion of a nose wiggling. Give it a try!
Perfect pitch
The amazing talent of perfect pitch is scarce. This means that every time you open your mouth to sing, you hit every note correctly. Only 14% of Americans can hit every note perfectly. Interestingly enough, if you speak the Mandarin language, it can help you have perfect pitch because it has many different tones that train your ear to hear musical notes better. Of course, the downside to having perfect pitch is that you notice every wrong note someone hits when they sing or play an instrument.
