Boddities

Reporter Megan Thielking explores the quirks of the human body.

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Watch: Why do fingernails fall off when they’re damaged?

By Megan Thielking

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Watch: Episode 12: What would happen to your eyes if you looked at the solar eclipse?

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Watch: Episode 11: Why do bug bites cause bumps on the skin?

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How well do you know your body? Take our quiz

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Watch: Episode 10: What happens when skin gets sunburned?

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Watch: Episode 9: Why can’t teeth heal themselves?

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Episode 8: What makes metabolism fast?

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Episode 7: Why do our fingers get wrinkly in water?

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Watch: Episode 6: What happens to the brain when we get scared?

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Episode 5: Why do bright lights make us see spots?

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Watch: Episode 4: Why do our ears pop?

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Watch: Episode 3: Why doesn’t your stomach digest itself?

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Watch: Episode 2: Why does it hurt to get water up your nose?

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Watch: Episode 1: Does drinking soda help settle an upset stomach?

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