12 Facts About Belly Buttons
The ins and outs.
They’re more common than ever.
This is the science of it, step by step.
It's that little organ you may have forgotten about.
Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
It has a function after all.
Don't worry—it's perfectly normal.
One of life's most pressing questions, explained.
They call it the interstitium.
Sure, it's a titillating subject—but it's also a pretty versatile body part.
Without our immune system, we wouldn't last very long: this complex network of organs and cells fights off pathogens and helps maintain our health.
This self-soothing behavior is actually a pretty effective technique for temporarily calming pain signals to the brain. Here's how it works.
Things are not always as they seem.
5. Back pain may originate in your butt.
It's the thinnest part of the skull … which is why Maori warriors crafted a special weapon to crush it.
Its developers hope it sparks the next generation of total artificial hearts.