Wise Choices for You & Your Family
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HOO knew?
Are certain people really
Double-Jointed?
Growing up, we all knew kids who could gross us
out by bending their thumb back to their wrists or bending
their legs behind their heads. We refer to these people as double
jointed.
In reality, no one is double-jointed. Contortionists actually are able
to stretch the ligaments that surround certain joints, which would
normally restrict movements. By doing stretching exercises, these
people can further exaggerate their unique ability. For some reason,
females are more often “double-jointed” than males.
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