Top Five Weirdest and Wildest Scientific Facts
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Here's the top five weirdest scientific facts.
1. Erection after deathLink
A death erection (sometimes referred to as “angel lust”) is a post-mortem erection which occurs when a male individual dies vertically or face-down
2. Alien hand syndrome
Alien hand syndrome (or Dr. Strangelove syndrome) is an unusual neurological disorder in which one of the sufferer’s hands seems to take on a life of its own.
3. Men can breastfeed
The phenomenon of male lactation in humans has become more common in recent years due to the use of medications that stimulate a human male’s mammary glands.
4. Third nipple
A supernumerary nipple (also known as a third nipple) is an additional nipple occurring in mammals including humans. Often mi staken for moles, supernumerary nipples are diagnosed at a rate of 2% in females, less in males.
5. Death on the toilet
There are many toilet-related injuries and some toilet-related deaths throughout history and in urban legends.
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