Tag: anatomy
We're The Only Ones With Chins - And We Don't Know Why
You share a trait with every single human who's ever lived – but no other animal on Earth has it. It's not your big brain, or your opposable thumbs... it's actually this little shelf on your face that we call a chin. And here's the thing: we're not total...
Why Are Some People Left-Handed?
Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed -- and why does the trait exist in the first place? Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insi...
Mütter Museum Of Human Oddities
The Mütter Museum is a medical history and science museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of Th...
Why Do Joints Pop?
Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous?
Every Vitamin and Mineral the Body Needs (Micronutrients Explained)
Nutrition plays a big part in your overall health and fitness and there is a lot that goes on beneath surface and beyond the calories.
Your Brain On Edible Marijuana
Do you know the difference in your bodily reactions between smoking and eating cannabis?
What Happens When You Quit Porn?
Today we are going to explain EXACTLY what happens to your brain and body when you TRY to quit porn!
The Science of Orgasms
Everything you wanted to know about orgasms, but were too afraid to ask. Who knew science could be so sexy?
Rare Phenomena of Human/Reptile DNA
Researchers have discovered evidence of human DNA that might've mixed with extraterrestrials, see more in this clip from Season 1, "Ancient Aliens Special Presentation."
Doctor Reacts To The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus was one of my favorite shows to watch in school growing up. I fondly remember several episodes that dealt with the human body and health, but can’t remember how accurate those episodes were. In this episode we not only talk about huma...
What happens when you remove the hippocampus?
When Henry Molaison (now widely known as H.M.) cracked his skull in an accident, he began blacking out and having seizures. In an attempt to cure him, daredevil surgeon Dr. William Skoville removed H.M.'s hippocampus. Luckily, the seizures did go away — b...
