9 Interesting Quirks About the Human Body (5 of 5)
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8. Humans and bananas share 60% of common DNA
All living things share a certain amount of common DNA, and we aren’t just talking about animals either. While it’s well-known that we share 96% of the same DNA as chimpanzees, we are also 18.7% related to plants. But get this: we have about 60% of the same genes as bananas, which is the same percentage we share with chickens!
9. You actually have more than 5 senses
When talking about human senses, the ones that come to mind are taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing. But, in fact, there are several other senses that our body is capable of. Here are 6 more senses:
Movement
Balance
Awareness of where all of your parts of your body are without having to look (scientifically known as proprioception)
