astonishing bodies by Charlie Samuels Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
Introduction the The human body is remarkable Every day it does many amazing things without you even knowing It turns food and air into energy It pumps blood to your limbs It moves around without falling over Most peoples bodies cannot function beyond these limits For example the body does not like pain It cannot survive extreme cold or go without air It cannot lift huge weights Is That Possible But that is not always the case Some people claim to have achieved feats that seem impossible such as surviving for weeks in freezing temperatures Is what they are saying even possible A Hindu man uses hooks in his skin to pull a heavy load 4
How do contortionists twist into such strange shapes Incredible Feats This book examines some astonishing oddities of the human body Some such as great strength or sleepwalking are familiar Others such as spontaneous human combustion still remain mysteries to scientists It is hard for anyone to understand why a person would burst into flames for no reason You’ll meet children who claim to have been raised by wild animals and worshipers who show their devotion by piercing their skin with blades and hooks You’ll meet people who can walk on fire You will discover just how remarkable the human body can be Mystery words devotion dedication to a particular religious belief 5
