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"Surprising Body Functions You Never Knew Were Uncommon"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed

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BuzzFeed readers share 19 unusual things their bodies do that they didn't know were not normal, including hiccupping when a specific area on the chin is pressed, having an allergy to stone fruit, experiencing coughing and gagging when something is put in the ear, sneezing in bright light, having a retroverted uterus, getting hot knees, experiencing sharp shooting pains down the limbs, having a paradoxical response to medications, experiencing synesthesia with color associations, itching ear canals during pressure changes, feeling physical pain when witnessing others being hurt, vomiting when laughing too hard, being able to control dreams, absence of arm and leg hair due to a genetic blood condition, being able to focus and unfocus eyes on command, sneezing when cold, having an unusually long large intestine, being able to rumble ears on command, and not having an internal monologue.

Drake's Lightning-Fast Reflexes Save Him from Flying Book Onstage

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Entertainment Tonight

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Drake showcased his quick reflexes during a concert in San Francisco when he caught a book thrown at him by an audience member. While Drake has often received bras thrown onstage, he jokingly warned the book thrower that they were lucky he caught it, or else he would have retaliated. This incident comes amidst a trend of artists being hit by dangerous objects during performances.

Drake's Quick Reflexes Save Him from Fan's Book Toss

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard

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Drake impressively catches a copy of his poetry book, Titles Ruin Everything, that was thrown by a fan during his concert in San Francisco. In a fan-captured video, Drake is seen effortlessly avoiding being hit in the head by the book and sternly tells the fan that they're lucky he's quick. The book, which contains lyrics, poems, and one-liners, was released earlier this summer. Drake is currently on his It's All a Blur Tour with 21 Savage.

Age is a Factor in Fall-Related Deaths.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by East Idaho News

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Older people are more likely to die from falls than young people due to weaker bones, slower reflexes, and more fragile organs. Osteoporosis, a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more brittle, is common among older adults. 70% of women over age 80 have osteoporosis. To reduce the risk of falls for older people, many things can be done.