The Bodelune Library
Wild Facts About Your Body
50 true stories from inside you, each one checked against real science.
Your brain cannot feel pain. Your body glows in the dark, just too faintly to see. And you are made of about 36 trillion cells. This beautifully designed little book takes you on a tour of the most surprising facts about the human body, one story per page.
- 50 facts in 5 chapters
- A number to remember and a one-line summary for every fact
- A 25-question quiz with answers
- A full list of scientific sources
Coming soon in paperback and as a digital edition. Follow @Bodelune on YouTube to hear first.
What is inside
Five chapters, fifty facts
I. Built From Trillions — cells, water and the chemistry of being you.
II. The Brain and Its Wires — neurons, nerves and the signals that run you.
III. Heart, Blood and Breath — the pumps, pipes and filters that keep you going.
IV. Bones, Skin and Everything That Grows — the frame you stand on and the parts that never stop growing.
V. Sleep, Reflexes and Daily Mysteries — what happens when you rest, and the strange things you do every day.
This book is for curiosity and learning only and is not medical advice.