Get ready to pump up your knowledge with 25 bloody interesting facts about our lifeline: blood. From the mysteries of blood type to the vital functions it performs in our body, we’re diving deep into the crimson world of this fascinating-fluid. Whether you’re a medical professional or just curious about the inner workings of your body, these facts are sure to leave you transfixed. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn about the liquid that keeps us alive. It’s time to discover these 25 captivating blood facts that will make your heart race!
1-5 Fun Facts About Blood
1. Donating blood is a noble act, as just one pint of donated blood can save up to 3 lives.
2. A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in their body.
3. It would take a staggering 1,200,000 mosquitoes, each taking one blood meal, to completely drain the average human of blood.
4. Interestingly, only female mosquitoes feed on blood, while males stick to a vegetarian diet.
5. HP Printer black ink is more expensive than human blood.
6-10 Awesome Facts About Blood
6. The heart is an incredible organ that pumps nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood during an average human lifetime, equivalent to filling 200 train tank cars.
7. There are approximately 100,000 miles of blood vessels in an adult human body.
8. A man named James Harrison pledged to donate blood once he turned 18 after needing 13 liters of blood for surgery at the age of 13. It was discovered that his blood contained a rare antigen that could cure Rhesus disease. He has donated blood a record 1,000 times and saved 2,000,000 lives.
9. A red blood cell can make a complete circuit of the body in approximately 30 seconds.
10. Coconut water can be used as a substitute for blood plasma in emergencies.
11-15 Interesting Facts About Blood
11. Our bodies contain approximately 0.2 milligrams of gold, with most of it being in our blood.
12. About 8% of our body weight is composed of blood.
13. Mosquitoes tend to prefer blood type “O” over other blood types.
14. The bright dots or floaters that can be seen when looking at the sky are actually white blood cells.
15. The controversial use of blood! In the late 90s, Saddam Hussein commissioned a Quran to be written in his blood. Muslim leaders are now uncertain about what to do with it, as writing the Quran in the blood is considered a sin, but destroying it would also be considered a sin.
16-20 Surprising Facts About Blood
16. Approximately 1.3 million pints of donated blood spoil every year due to blood having a shelf life of only 40 days.
17. The Presidential state car, among other features, includes a blood bank with the President’s blood type in the trunk.
18. Guinness for blood donation! It was a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, you would be given a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
19. Football (soccer) player Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any tattoos so that he can donate blood twice a year.
20. Unconventional practices! Wheelchair athletes with spinal injuries sometimes intentionally injure themselves on the lower body, such as breaking a toe, to raise their blood pressure and enhance their performance. However, this practice has been banned as cheating.
21-25 Insane Facts About Blood
21. White blood cells make up approximately 1% of our blood.
22. Spiders, lobsters, and snails have blue blood due to the presence of hemocyanin, which contains copper.
23. Appreciation for blood donors! Swedish blood donors receive a thoughtful ‘Thank you’ text when they initially donate blood, and they also receive a text whenever their blood is used to help someone, highlighting the importance of recognizing and appreciating blood donors for their life-saving contributions.
24. Sulfhemoglobinemia is a condition where a person’s blood turns green.
25. In Japan, blood type is believed to be an indicator of one’s personality, and this belief has created a market for blood-type-themed goods such as condoms, drinks, and books. The Japanese version of Facebook even has a “Blood Type” drop-down option for profiles, illustrating the cultural significance and beliefs associated with blood types in certain regions.
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