Top Five Weirdest and Wildest Scientific Facts

February 7th, 2008 by admin | Filed under odd, top list.

Here’s the top five weirdest scientific facts.

1. Erection after death

A death erection (sometimes referred to as “angel lust”) is a post-mortem erection which occurs when a male individual dies vertically or face-down

2. Alien hand syndrome

Alien hand syndrome (or Dr. Strangelove syndrome) is an unusual neurological disorder in which one of the sufferer’s hands seems to take on a life of its own.

3. Men can breastfeed

The phenomenon of male lactation in humans has become more common in recent years due to the use of medications that stimulate a human male’s mammary glands.

4. Third nipple

A supernumerary nipple (also known as a third nipple) is an additional nipple occurring in mammals including humans. Often mi staken for moles, supernumerary nipples are diagnosed at a rate of 2% in females, less in males.

5. Death on the toilet

There are many toilet-related injuries and some toilet-related deaths throughout history and in urban legends.

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