Did you know that the navel can accumulate so much dirt that some people mistake it for a cancerous growth? Or that, despite popular belief, not all mammals have navels? Although they are small and not really essential to our functioning, the buds can be very interesting. Read on for facts about the navel that prove it's a really interesting part of the body.
Belly Button Facts That Prove It's A Really Interesting Body Part:
Some individuals do not have a navel
Have you ever seen a photo of model Karolina Kurakova and wondered where her belly button went? The fact is, he doesn't have one. Some individuals do not have a navel due to special injuries at birth.
Even some mammals of other species are navel-less.
Although by biological logic all mammals should have navels, some do not - such as kangaroos.
The navel is our first scar.
As attractive as belly buttons are – especially those on beautiful bodies – they are technically a scar.
Each person's navel is unique.
Like our fingerprints or the stripes on zebras, each individual belly button is unique.
Bulging belly buttons are said to be more attractive.
Research has shown that most people find a concave navel much more attractive than a bulging one.
Breast augmentation can be done through the navel.
Many medical procedures are performed through the navel – including cosmetic breast augmentation.
The navel is an erotic zone.
Around the navel, the senses are very densely distributed, which is why for many, the navel is an erotic zone.
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