Issue 056

SPINNING TOP

Ever worried a warrior's noggin is wailing after he's woken from a head-snapping knockout? Don't worry; the brain doesn't have any pain receptors. It is, however, surrounded by tissues, nerves and blood vessels that when rattled cause your head to feel like it’s spinning.

BLINK.. AND YOU'LL SUFFER

What's worse than being caught by a Jon Jones standing elbow? Being caught by a ‘Bones’ Jones elbow because you blinked. Humans shut their eyes for 0.3 seconds when they blink – which is probably all the time the UFC light heavyweight champion needs.

STEEL PULSE

With all the broken bones suffered in fights and during training camps, you wouldn't be blamed if you thought your bones were your weak link. However, that's not the case, as your bones are actually stronger than steel. Beat that Superman!

HYDRO POWER

Apparently a human being will drink around 75,000 liters in a lifetime. You gymaholics are likely put away a bit more though.