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The famous basketball coach Frank Layden is usually credited with the phrase 'you can't teach height,' which perfectly encapsulates the very concept of a so-called 'genetic win.' Indeed, there are countless things in the world that can be learned - but there are also things that we’re simply born with.

Some of us have a phenomenal memory, some can drink lots of booze without getting drunk, and some at the molecular level exude a smell that repels mosquitoes. Finally, some consider their peculiarity a disadvantage, while for others it’s an absolute 'genetic win.' So now please enjoy this selection of self-proclaimed ‘genetic wins’ from various folks in this online thread!

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#1

35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have As a female, my period is 2.5-3 days every time and is regular AF and I've never had extreme pain that accompanied it. Discomfort, sure, but nothing that has kept me from life.

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martymcmatrix
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...like in those ads where the blood is light blue and the women enjoy a day at the public pool, participate in some track and field championships, as well as trampoline jumping all day long? 🤔

TheGoodBoi
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget the random jingle that plays around them all day.

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TruthoftheHeart
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a woman with endometriosis I could only dream of such an easy time

Kathleen McGann
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ditto. I never understood why my friends were taking pills and staying home.

~nope~
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, I had the same where I didn’t get cramps and never fully understood just how bad the pain could get for most people with periods—props to them honestly it sounds like hell

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flower petals
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I’ve written this before, but I was once slapped by a lady who had really bad debilitating cramps every month. I was asked about my period pains, and I said that I don’t have any. This lady was so frustrated she slapped me (and then immediately apologized), and I sort of understand.

Angela C
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah that's still s****y behavior. I'd have clocked the b***h right back

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Tabitha
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just you wait. I was just like you until I hit perimenopause in my mid-forties. Then I bled like a stuck pig for 5 days every month (bleeding through both an extra large tampon plus an extra large pad worn with it as backup every couple hours), and ending up having to take at least one day in bed every month until my periods stopped completely, which was a relief (definitely do not miss it). Mother Nature can seem kind sometimes, and I thought she was kind to me when it came to horrible periods, especially in comparison with some of the other girls in junior high and high school. At least until that TWO YEAR period of torture.

Libstak
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to tell you this, but I always had very short periods too...then I had uterus cancer, please have regular check ups and pap smears.

Lil Miss Hobbit
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I am eating healthy and taking iron supplement I never have any issues. I feel so lucky. The worst I get is a little extra tired and mild mood swings.

Notme
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was told I had low Fe and a great unexpected side-effect of taking an iron supplement has been that my periods are much less painful. Wish I’d known sooner as i’m nearly 46!

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EP
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m happy that this is what that person experiences and I hope a lot more women have it the same way. There is always one day a month where I can’t go to work. I’m immobile from the sheer pain of it all. Then the next day I’m fine. But there’s always one super unbearable day where I think I’m dying.

tater.gonna.tot
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was the same till I hit 30. I hope it doesn't get worse for you

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    #2

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have All my grandparents made it to at least 100.

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    Darren Brown
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm assuming the Family name is Long.

    Papa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gave you an up vote. I wonder how many people will get that reference?

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The women in my mother's family have made it to 90+ for 4 generations now and things are looking good for my mom (she's 76, but is often mistaken for 60). The men on the other hand are lucky if they make 55 without serious medical intervention.

    EP
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s awesome. So awesome!

    Cuesta Thomas
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    AnaBanana
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    80s & 90s for me! Except for my chain smoker grandpa, still even he made it to his 70s before smoking and drinking caught up to him.

    Katie Lutesinger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My great grandma lived to be over a hundred and was still in her own home, drinking brandy.

    Sue User
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My moms side made it to their 90s. Dad's side, only one lived past 70. He died at 72.

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    #3

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Being born to my parents. Unconditional love is powerful.

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww! I love this one. I am lucky to say I have this too.

    MotherofGuineaPigs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you find unconditional love - hang on to it and nuture it. It is not there for everyone...

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Golden childhood, parents still alive heading for their 68th wedding anniversary, I keep thinking surely I'll have to pay for this much luck at some point...

    J. Allan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has nothing to do with genes. Just saying.

    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, me too. I had a blessed childhood and I try my hardest not to take it for granted.

    mindblank
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too, I know I’m very lucky

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    #4

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Not so much a win for me, but a win for others. I have 0- blood and no diseases, so I can donate to others a lot.

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    Con O Cuinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Universal donor but can only receive O- blood themselves. Blessing and a curse.

    Jan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually people with type O- can safely receive O+ blood as long as they have not been exposed to Rh+ blood previously and so have not developed the antibody for Rh+ blood or they are a premenopausal biological female. Premenopausal females aren't given Rh+ blood because the development of Anti-D (the antibody to Rh+ blood) would put future pregnancies with Rh+ embryos at significant risk that could only be maintained with intrauterine transfusions. Rhogam has made it possible to prevent the development of Anti-D during pregnancy for many O- women. Unfortunately, one dose of Rhogam only covers the receipt of about 30mL of Rh+ blood in case of a fetal-maternal bleed so would be impractical after giving multiple pints of blood. It was quite common where I worked however that in emergencies a male trauma patient would be given O+ blood if there was not time to type and screen them because O- blood is always in short supply. I'm retired now but thanks for the chance to reminisce.

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    Jeevesssssss
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad was like this. He managed to donate 49 pints - just one shy of his Gold award! Then he was diagnosed with severe Graves' disease and due to his treatment had to stop. After a few years he was able to resume donating here and there and has his award - I'm so proud of him. I've had my life saved by transfusions and cannot ever donate myself which is a bit gutting, but I'm super-thankful to everybody who does.

    actaeon cross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's so awesome! I miss donating so much. I used to do platelets regularly since it was the most needed for my type (B+)

    Papa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can only donate using the machine for platelets, red blood cells, etc. When I try to donate whole blood it usually clots in the line going to the bag before it gets full. Apparently I have a high platelet count. (Minor wounds don't bleed long either.)

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    Chrissie Ashworth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has O neg as well. His blood goes to newborn baby units. I used to give blood before I had a transfusion and he picked it up as I couldn't anymore.

    Scott Rackley
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm O neg and have a certain protein in my blood that helps premature babies. They put a special sticker on it and everything. I don't know if they're guilt tripping me into donating every time I can, but it's working.

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    Jane Ryan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. And I donate blood and plasma. Would donate more often but not allowed to.

    DforDory
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Fortunate and unfortunate. :))

    Almost sunny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But do you donate? Or just that you can!

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    #5

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I don’t get body odor. I still sweat but no matter how much I sweat I don’t smell. My dad is the same way and it infuriates my sister who did not inherit those genes.

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    MotherofGuineaPigs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got my fathers sweat genes - like a horse in full lather anytime it's above 75f

    Colleen Glim
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My middle daughter is like this. Dripping when it’s above 70f. She like to say she’s sweating like a ho in church

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom doesn't sweat, she "shines" and I got her genes. My brothers would go out and play hockey and sweat right through their winter coats. I would "shine" a little. It's pretty nice.🤣

    Mari
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. Even in hot weather or having fever, I don't sweat.

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    Foxglove🇮🇪
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband rarely smells and neither does my son; if we miss deodorant for a day, my daughter and I smell to high heaven!

    Biytemii
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh this is my husband he's so lucky...I a 35f had to buy men's deodorant for years until I found the clinical strength ones that work well even though expensive lol

    OneHappyPuppy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imma need you to tell me which men's deodorants have worked for you best? I can't afford the clinical strength ones right now...

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    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have met far too many people who believe they have this condition. Maybe I'm one of them...?

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father is one of them, he can be running with sweat, or miss a shower and not smell. My mother on the other hand, has to wash twice a day and lay the deodorant on thick. I'm about halfway between them

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    Fool of a Took
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I used to sweat almost constantly and anti-perspirants were not effective at all. Deodorant made the sweat smell less offensive but I was always very self-conscious about it. Since I've been taking medication for PCOS I sweat very little and when I do it's basically odourless. It's honestly made such a huge difference to my life. So if there is a woman in your life who has issues with excessive sweating and perhaps other symptoms of PCOS, let them know that there are now options available through their GP to manage the symptoms and, possibly, reverse the issue of PCOS altogether.

    EP
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I’m not stinky and I don’t sweat unless it’s truly hot. I would rather have a Better super power though, like eating cookies without gaining an ounce!

    Francesco Gutierrez
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a fun fact about this one! Apparently, the vast majority of Koreans don't have body odor - or at least underarm odor - because of genetic mutations. Something like only 0.006% of the Korean population has the ABCC11 gene, which is the mother-flipper responsible for underarm odor.

    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get depression, don't leave your bedroom for a week and I promise that you finally gonna get some body odor which could be easily used as a weapon, if you'd need one...🙋🏽

    XenoMurph
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, not even then. It's all to do with skin flora. I must be a desert.

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    #6

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Memory If I see it, it sticks. Made college really easy, but it’s why my biggest fear in life is getting dementia / Alzheimer’s.

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    Sky Render
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can relate. School was a breeze for me and only my refusal to do homework ever got me in trouble (because I didn't see the point in it). I still have a stupidly sharp memory, much to my wife's annoyance.

    whineygingercat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with me. Drives my sister nuts that I can breeze through without even studying while she had to pound the books all day. The blessing of the eidetic memory. Seriously, I appalled my teachers. Once, my history teacher thought he'd convinced me to study for a test. When he gave it back with a great big smile and an A+, he was all 'see what happens when you study?' I just took the test back and said, 'I didn't study, I read the summary at the end of the chapter before the test.' I watched the smile slide off his face and something in his eyes died that day.

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    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a very good memory for all the wrong things. Names, important dates, my schedule - no f*****g use at all. A wall of text from a book I read fifteen years ago? The entire opening spiel from Count Duckula? Safely secured and accessible at the drop of a hat.

    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. When I was you her I could remember absolutely everything. But now, if someone tells me a whole bunch of things they want me to do for them, they better also be giving me a handwritten list of those same things, because I promise I won’t remember them all. However, Alzheimer’s does not run in my family at all, so I chalk it up to a combination of age and being overloaded with everyone else’s damned nitpicky details all the time. Maybe if I start ramping it up and pretend like I’m “forgetting” even more of their stuff, they’ll all start keeping track of their own s**t for a change. None of them are children, btw, so it’s not an unreasonable expectation.

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    Con O Cuinn
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to be like this. I could remember not only the fact, but the book it was in, the page and where on the page it was located. Pretty sure I have CTE now though. Can't really visualise anything anymore.

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night...

    Sky Render
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here I remember exactly what I made, including the entire process from start to finish of cooking it and serving it up. Yeah, starting to think my memory might be a little excessively good compared to most...

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    Karen Bryan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. Dad said it multiple times:"She has a powerful and retentive memory."

    August
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother has REALY good memory.

    Mark Kelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My phone is I remember more inconsequential things and not the consequential things

    Joy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has a photographic memory. It's scary how smart he is. He has really bad anxiety though because he's always overthinking and worrying.

    Vivienne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have great memory too but my family also has a history of Alzheimer’s so 😐

    Jaya
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this person gets dementia, he/she will probably have the same amount of memory as I do without dementia /j

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    By the way, we often “pay” for having any specific innate skills or abilities with the absence of other talents. We don’t need to go far to find an example - let's take me. I have a really excellent text memory - I remember large amounts of information without any problems, I remember facts I heard once a long time ago - but at the same time I have a terrible memory for faces.

    In the old days, it was believed that to acquire special abilities, a person, voluntarily or not, “pays” with otherworldly forces - which is why many sorcerers or shamans in fairy tales or legends may not have a limb or grow old sharply after acquiring magical abilities. For example, the Scandinavian god Odin, as we know, gave his own eye in return for wisdom.

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    #7

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Mosquitos go for me only if other people are not around. I'm like last resort.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky, I'm the first the go to. They will fight through any mosquito repellant to get to me...

    ENSJ
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is your blood type O, by chance?

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    Alethea Fletcher
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snap! My husband takes one for the team for us...he is a feast for mosquitoes. Interestingly.... we have five children -three are like me. Two are as attractive as him.

    Trentin Quarantino
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite. My friends used to call me the designated decoy!

    TruthoftheHeart
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the same way I'm heavily Cherokee and I was told my blood is quite acidic in pH

    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always wondered about this. Is this genetic? Or is it because of lifestyle choices?

    ENSJ
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certain blood types smell more sweet and are thus more attractive to mosquitos. Type O blood seems to be a mosquitoes' preferred blood type as compared to A, B and AB, but the only significant difference was when it was compared to Type A

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    Lupita Nyong'heaux
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same. i can be standing by people and they will be getting eaten alive and i don't get a single bite. strangely enough, this is true in america, but when i was in barbados, they would bite me. now, i'm in mexico, and not a single bite so far. (do they even have mosquitoes here? cuz i haven't seen any or hear people talk about getting bitten. of course, i'm in mérida and it's 103-110 or so every day, so that might have something to do with it. LOL)

    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid they ate me alive. Now that I’m older they stay away from me. I guess they just lost their taste for A- blood. At least my A- blood.

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    #8

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have There's more, but I can feel well rested with just 4-6 hours of sleep. This is due to a genetic mutation present in only 1-3% of the global population.

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another "I wish" ... sigh

    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you. When I was in my twenties I could power through all night - now if I don't get nine hours I want to punch everyone, starting with myself

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    Maria
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel rested with 4 hours of sleep, even less, and don't feel tired during the day, working as usual, but I notice that my ability to retain new info is not the same. I practice Krav Maga, and learning/exercise new moves with 4-6 hours of sleep is much more difficult than with 8 hours.

    🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I require 5.5 hours of sleep at night to be functional throughout the day. I have never considered this to be extraordinary in any wsy.

    Phineas T
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who needs 9-12 to function well and not feel exhausted, I'm jealous!! I don't have enough time in the day to get the rest I need

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    Student River Basler
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im can stay up all night im not tired the next day 25% precent of poupulation can do this

    b
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! A few people in my family are. I think its called Short Sleeper Syndrome.

    Barbara Wilcock
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. Although clinical insomniac. 4-5 hrs is a blessing. I dont take sleeping pills. I've been awake for over 40hrs once,felt fine

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    #9

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Thick hair. Aside from the downside of *millions* of falling hair everyday, my hair stays hella thick.

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! I love my hair and when it's nice (which it rarely is because thick hair is a LOT to take care of) people compliment me on it all the time.

    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair is greying but still pretty thick, and my dad's bald as a coot. My wife teases me about grey hair, but I tell her that as long as it's still growing, it can come out pink for all I care.

    FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is likely because the balding gene, is inherited from the mother, not father.

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    Rebel Peewee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thick hair is worth its trouble. Still had lots and lots and lots of hair postpartum, loved that. Only wash it every 8 days, so I don't mind the hours of styling bc it's rare lol.

    bored hamster
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So BP shows a picture of hair extensions 🤔

    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was lucky to inherit the thickness of my dad's hair and the curliness of mum's!

    Tammy Kirks
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! It makes my head super hot, but I'm grateful to have a lot of it!

    Ghostpotato
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very grateful for my super thick hair, I have some hair loss because of medication and I notice my hair is thinner but it doesn't really show.

    Isaac Harvey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair is thicker than my siblings'... even though I'm the one with cancer. And it looks styled even though I don't use any hair products other than shampoo.

    Cindy Brick
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too -- and it's wonderful in the winter. But not so good in summertime...

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    On the other hand, if you don’t have anything like that, don’t be upset either. Just think about it - the absence of any unpleasant features is already an advantage of sorts. For example, I already wrote that my wife and I both love cats very much, with one significant difference - my wife is allergic to them, and I am not. However, every time I see a cute kitty, I also have to make a difficult but predetermined choice... Well, okay, that wasn’t a successful example!

    #10

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I'm immune to poison ivy. I don't get a rash.

    ca77ywumpus , James Whitney Report

    Scott Rackley
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom's changed. She wasn't allergic to oak, ivy, or sumac. One day in her 50s all of a sudden she's allergic. I inherited her resistance but mine hasn't changed yet.

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Several of my siblings are immune to Poison Oak. I might be...I've never had it so I should assume I am.😂

    Kathleen McGann
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. I didn't know this until I was 45 years old and pulling weeds and my husband said, "Watch out! That's poison ivy!" But I never got any reaction to it. I would trade it for being a mosquito feast though!

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get a little bumpy line that doesn't itch or anything. Weird...

    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I might be immune to it too. If not, then I am just very lucky. As a kid wearing shorts and pretty much barefoot all summer long, I tromped through a lot of fields and woods that were thick with tangles of undergrowth, and never once got poison ivy even though my friends did from being in the same places I was.

    brittany
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mom had a frind in school who got ppoison ivy so bad they had to be hospitalized. she wanted to get out of school (she was maybe 7 at the time) so she sat down in a poison ivy patch and rubbed her whole body in it including her face. never got an outbreak. i can be downwind of the stuff and its covering my body in no time.

    CrazyKnitter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had poison ivy in my life. My mom and husband are both incredibly allergic to it and have had bad breakouts in the past 10 years. Both hate that I haven't ever had to deal with it.

    Nonnie Bear
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I thought being painted in pink Calamine Lotion looked so cool when I was younger. I rolled in the poison ivy & rubbed it on my arms & legs. Fortunately, I didn't get anything on me. Even as an adult in her mid 50's, I can work around the stuff in my yard & not develop a rash.

    Brian Droste
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was younger, poison ivy seem nor to affect me. Now that I am older poison ivy will effect me but I won't break out in a rash. I just become real itchy.

    Max Fox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here, and I was a field biologist until recently. However, you can be sensitized to poison ivy and start reacting, if you are exposed a lot.

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    #11

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I'm a woman. My leg hairs are so light and thin they're barely visible. Never have I shaved my legs. Edit: never plucked my eyebrows either. They've been in perfect shape since I was born. I have dark eyebrows and eyelashes.

    Aurora_96 , Sora Shimazaki Report

    Serena Myers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the leg hair, but my invisible leg hair is down to old age! On the minus side, my eyebrows and eyelashes are invisible as well!!

    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was the opposite until menopause. Now I rarely have to shave my legs at all. But only my legs.

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems that if you shave the hairs grow back 'blunted' so lock thicker. Shaving pubic hair is a no no for me- the follicles get infected and is sooooo painful.

    Lo Kindred
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky you...I got my dad's genes. Hairy. I hate it.

    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the same. I shaved a few times in my 20s when I was super easily influenced, but I haven't shaved my legs in 20+ years. I had nice eyebrows before the 90s hit and I became a Christina-Aguilera-in-her-X-Tina-era fan. Bye bye eyebrows ... Downside of all that blonde hair: I am super pale, I don't tan at all.

    Jay Cee
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, on holiday and lounging by the pool: "How come you have NO hair on your legs? It looks like you shave them!" I'm a 74 yo male, I think they just gave up and decided to move out.

    Anna Drever
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had almost no leg hair my all my adult life. I’d just pluck the odd one. After menopause the last few seem to have vanished altogether.

    Tee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same about the legs. I've never shaved and I'm 44

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    #12

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I have highly concentrated taste buds. So I'm classified as a "super" taster. And can discern flavors in just about everything I eat. Same with smells. Probably the reason people say I'm such a good cook. Only 25% of people in the world are super tasters. But I think that's pretty cool.

    Spoonthedude92 , animationscreencaps Report

    Ace
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The downside of being a supertaster is that there are many foods that I just cannot abide. Anything bitter, basically, so a lot of veg are borderline, some fruits (e.g. grapefruit) and a lot of drinks. Oh, and goat's cheese, although that's not bitter and may be unrelated to the supertaster thing, idk.

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Only 25% are super tasters.". One out of every four people have that? That's 2 billion people, lol.

    Charles McChristy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, 1 in 4 people have this? That's not very rare.

    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, too. Slip some cumin into the stew? I know. Is there cardamum in my rice pudding? You betcha there is (and I wouldn't have it any other way.)

    Miki
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1/4 is not rare at all :D

    Ozymandias73
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a super smeller. My sense of smell is very acute. I cook by smelling when the food is done. I of course use a time, but I can usually tell when something is done like 30secs before the timer goes off w/o fail. It's also a curse as well. Any bad smells I'll pick up very quickly and those around me think I'm crazy until the smell finally hits them minutes later.

    Gourdeous
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me it also goes along with being a super sniffer though. I find so many odours unbearable

    TooTrue
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other downside of super taste/smell is you also become the official sniffer of bad food. (Yes, one of the 25% too). Actually smokers and body odour is the worst, makes me gag when my husband doesn't even notice it. And people say I'm a good cook too.

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love this trait cos I love to cook. What a bonus !

    Anna Drever
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother has excellent sense of smell. She’s a super sniffer. Did not pass that on to me. I’ve lived half my life with a blocked nose which has its benefits when the dog 💨.

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    #13

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Good teeth! Didn't have dental insurance for 7 years, went to dentist, she complimented me on having good strong teeth! Its good genes because I only started flossing at age 40.

    Material_Draft5926 , Shiny Diamond Report

    AtMostAFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are very lucky. I have hit an age where my teeth are cracking. I don't recommend ot.

    Papa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine are crooked (and always will be; my parents couldn't afford braces and it doesn't bother me), but despite bad dental hygiene as a child and young adult I didn't get my first cavity until I was in my 40's, and at 63 have only had two or three. I also still have all of my teeth except the two wisdom teeth on the right side.

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feel ya! Forty years and not even one cavity.

    Brian Droste
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have very good teeth too. My dentist say I have very good teeth and the dental assistants also notice my teeth. I only need to brush and floss once a day. I don't know how much this helps but I also drink about 7 to 8 once of milk a day.

    Lady of the Loft
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to the dentist last year after 20 years of not going. Somehow, no cavities and no issues. No idea how since I don't take care of my teeth! I go twice a year now because I figure that was luck and not to push it. I'm 49 yo.

    Vix Spiderthrust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good genes and good perinatal habits. A friend of mine was a Thalidomide child - it killed his twin sister in the womb and he has incredibly fragile teeth. Not his mum's fault, of course, she didn't know.

    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have great teeth genes as well. Mine came in straight but with gaps so I did braces but I have never had a cavity and if my dad is any indication they will last me the rest of my life.

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something I'm blessed with as well! Dentist hates that he can't drill and hammer on my teeth

    Sky Render
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have insanely strong teeth as well. To the point that I only stopped chewing inch thick ice cubes in my teens because I'd blunted one of my canines. Not broken, blunted!

    devotedtodreams
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess mine are good too - never had cavities before, and only started flossing when I was 35 (will turn 36 this year)

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    #14

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have One I like to flex is I have no allergies 😌 Edit* Okay, yet. I have no allergies yet 😭 so far in my 28 years. I've been lucky 😌.

    hiddendoor_5 , cottonbro studio Report

    AtMostAFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have adult onset allergies. They started when I was about 35. They get worse over time.

    Nichole Harris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG what in the actual fudge is up with that???? I hit 32 and went from 2 allergies to ALLLLLLL the blasted allergies

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    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone is allergic to something. They just have to encounter it to find out. I used to think I had no allergies too. But I had an allergic reaction to a titanium support put in my foot after tendon surgery. Had to go back and have it removed. Luckily, it wasn’t vital to my recovery. But, had I not torn that tendon, and needed it replaced with a piece of tendon from my foot, I would never have known. Then once menopause hit, I found myself with a major sensitivity to wheat/gluten on top of everything else. Never had it before, in all of my many decades happily eating pasta, bread, and other delicious foods containing wheat. It’s like we get older and our bodies find new ways to betray us.

    MotorcycleDoggo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm about 1000 years old (or so it feels), I'm allergic to hard work and idiots but nothing actually medically.

    Saphyre Fyre
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yet...is the operative word. I had no allergies either; now I suffer greatly some days. It is keeps me from life suffering.

    Chrissie Ashworth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    41 and don't have any either. Husband 39 and so far none of our kids do either. Very lucky.

    Papa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No allergies here at all until I was in my 40's. My father was the same way. Oddly enough, my wife's have gotten better as she gets older.

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait till you hit 30. All will change...

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was never allergic to anything, then out of the blue, I developed an allergy to sulphites- used as a preservative. My face a tongue swelled before my eyes. Waiting for immunology input. I'm 60.

    OnlyMe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have none either. No one in my family has any, nor did any of my friends in school. I wonder if allergies is a modern thing?

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    #15

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Literally got the results back today from a fertility panel that screens for almost 500 disorders and gene mutations and I carry NONE OF THEM. Doc said it’s super rare to not carry even a few recessive issues. Pretty neat! Got to tell my parents they made a near perfect human ;) Edit to add for everyone: it’s a panel from Natera. You ask your OB or a Genetic Counselor (or geneticist) to order it. Some insurances cover it. Others don’t. I think we’ll end up paying $300 per person for ours. It’s a blood draw and it gets sent to their lab in CA. Edit 2: please stop telling me to procreate. That’s why we got the testing done. And stop telling me to be an egg donor. Not something that I’m remotely interested in.

    Mokelachild , Kelly Sikkema Report

    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The edits are so funny. Like of course the internet told her to have kids and be an egg donor.🤣

    Kai
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao, I cannot imagine having the audacity to tell a stranger, even on the internet, that it's necessary they procreate and be a egg donor.

    Spittnimage
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people don't believe in boundaries.

    Id row
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be ironic if she was child-free by choice.

    Max Fox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People should ALWAYS do genetic screening with a private company. You CANNOT trust your medical insurance, ever. Especially if the GOP comes to power, they will allow insurance companies to consider pre-existing conditions, and that would include anything for which you have a genetic predisposition.

    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I can't imagine living in a place that causes people to be so paranoid about getting health tests done!

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    #16

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Eyelashes. I don't use Mascara because they are so long. .

    pookie74 , Tommy van Kessel Report

    Gabby M
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish. Eyebrows, head hair super lacking. But so is leg hair and underarm. Am I lucky or not lol? Also barely any grey @ 64.

    Wendy Hamilton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't get grey hair in my family. But I think grey hair is beautiful. I love grey hair on men.

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My toddler girl has the thickest, longest, darkest lashes you can imagine. Oh, and her flawless complexion is also totally wasted on her 😭

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyelashes are super long and thick, but you can’t really see them bc I’m blond. I’m so jealous of my little brother because his are the same, but he has dark hair.

    AnonymousApple
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sound like an egotistical a$$ when I say it, but my lashes are naturally so long and thick that I've regularly been accused of wearing mascara when I wasn't. Even had an aesthetician try to wipe it off and was shocked when it turned out I was not, in fact, wearing any. Just genetics; I did nothing to earn it. But my babies sure do have beautiful long lashes. :)

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until you get older, they seem to just disappear.

    Gwynne Greene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have naturally long lashes too... occasionally wear mascara though, not often though. Natural is better, all ways.

    OnlyMe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was young I had super long eyelashes. So lucky. But after menopause they thinned out and now are just boring.kjm

    Not-a-Clue (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My lashes are extremely long as well, but also extremely pale so you can't see them without mascara, but if I wear mascara it smears on the inside of my glasses 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am like this as well. Lol.

    Chickens are fluffy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyelashes are long and black, and like my eyes so nicely it looks like I have perfect eyeliner all the time

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    #17

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Both my mother and grandmother had breast and uterine cancer (which they recovered from, thankfully). Due to my family history my primary care provider tested me for the breast cancer genes, and I don't have them! Woohoo! [Edit: thank you all for your concern. I still get screened. My mother tested positive for the genes and I did not. I know there are other types of breast/uterine cancers and my risk is not zero. I am just happy I have a lower risk of that particular family curse.].

    Bwahalla , Anna Tarazevich Report

    Foxglove🇮🇪
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum had breast cancer twice, 10 years apart - triple negative so genetic testing is of limited benefit.

    Jennifer Smith
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My test was negative and I had no family history but I still got breast cancer

    Performingyak
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too, and then my sister. Hope your journey is going well.

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    Swan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how do you get tested for that? what do the papers of the results look like? can you do it even when you're young? so what if you are positive? do they 'heal' you really?... (

    ENSJ
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Genetic markers is what they are looking for. If you are positive you are encouraged to have yearly screenings to catch potential cancer cells while they are in an early stage. There is currently no cure for cancer, and no preventative medicine to ensure you don't get it.

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    Bgray450
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a different father from my three sisters. My mother and all my sisters have had to have hysterectomies due to cervical cancer. I'm the oldest and have never had a bit of trouble with my female plumbing.

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    #18

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Lol I inherited lots of genetic losses but one win is my body type - I've always looked athletic (thin with moderate muscle mass) even when I've been extremely out of shape.

    expat_mel , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    WalterWhiteSavannah
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got this. Got it from my dad. I just got back in the gym after 3 years without lifting and no one ever believed I didn't work out. Lol. Meanwhile my dad is 68 and still looks better than most 30 year Olds.

    Mr. Jones
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me until 35. People always asked about my gym routine. I didn't even have a membership. My metabolism hit a wall when I was in my late 30s.

    Mark Kelly
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I have a fast metabolism and always looke lift even when I've eaten fattening foods and am age 43. I've been pretty much the same way since in my late teens. I also do labor for a job so that keeps me in shape.

    Adrian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    58, 6' 2" and 170lb. I haven't been to a gym since was in college. Genes, I guess.

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    #19

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have No wisdom teeth! Like, never ever.

    iamtayareyoutaytoo , Karolina Grabowska Report

    Mental Liberals
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great! I had too many with a small mouth! Had 8 teeth pulled before becoming a teenager :(

    Wendy Hamilton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All four of my wisdom teeth came in perfectly. Never had to have them removed.

    Sky Render
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I'm 42 and still have never had any dental surgery or meaningful problems.

    Katie Lutesinger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite. All four came through when I was a teenager, completely straight, with zero pain.

    Ziggyc
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    55 here and still no wisdom teeth...one day I might be wise

    Jessica Bower
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister and I never had any either...

    Jill Allen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never had them, either

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Evolution you super being you! When will we evolve without our appendix? Mine are in an incinerator at a hospital. They were gangrenous .

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    #20

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have My genetic flex is great skin. I appreciate it all the time and wish I could brag, lol.

    CherryBombO_O , Linda Prebreza Report

    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does »great skin« means exactly?

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It puts the lotion on it's skin? Regularly?

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    Tamra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They might mean that they have slightly oily skin, but no tendency for breakouts or enlarged pores. The slight bit of extra skin oil helps to prevent premature wrinkles.

    Mark Kelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I pretty great skin. I mean I don't get dryness or itchiness or any diseases and I heal pretty fast.

    Rebecca Restrepo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Never had a pimple and had great almost perfect skin until 40. As my hormones changes I became allergic to things and have Hashimotos disease so my arms are scared from hives but my face is still perfect and young at 51. I’ll take it.

    Foxglove🇮🇪
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I inherited my mother's great skin. Rarely wear makeup, rarely use moisturisers, creams, lotions or potions, and rarely get spots or other skin problems; we both look at least 10 years younger than our true age. My daughter, unfortunately for her, is another story completely!

    Sky Render
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About 75% of my skin has this. The other 25% is unfortunately the most visible skin (lower arms on the top side and front of my shins).

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    #21

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Grey eyes...actual grey not tiktok trendy grey.

    Bodatheyoda , ShotPot Report

    Angela C
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know "TikTok trendy grey" eyes were a thing

    piruoztek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me neither and I'm curious what is "trendy grey" and actual grey eyes.

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    GirlFriday
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyes are grey. Nine of my brothers have grey eyes, two have blue eyes, and one has brown. Neither of my parents have grey eyes.

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids have brown eyes- I have grey and their dad brown. 3 out of 4 of my grand children have blue. Apparently it's not as simple as 3 out of 4 will have brown(so I've read). Look at an iris close up, it looks really creepy! Your pupil is a hole!!!!!!

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine are grey too. I didn't realise this was a thing until now.

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad had grey eyes and they got lighter as he aged.

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    #22

    I’m a twin and my twin is like the other half of my heart. I would feel so lost without that connection, and I’m so grateful.

    bullhorn_big*ss Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mark Twain told an interviewer that he once had an identical twin. When they were taking a bath as infants, one of them drowned. His parents couldn't tell which one drowned, and Twain said he wasn't sure himself.

    AnnaB
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My twin passed away in my arms from cancer in 2011. I miss her with every breath.

    mindblank
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! I love my twin and she is my best friend! (Even if I don’t admit it and she is a b***h sometimes)

    Alley Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a twin too! And I can definitely relate to that. I would feel lost without her (don't tell her I said that).

    Kris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this. I always dreamed about having a twin <3

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    #23

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I have never had a headache before.

    zBabyHank , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    Kitty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What!? I always have at least a small one

    ADZ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get your blood pressure checked. I thought this was because of my back injury but apparently I have high blood pressure and that can cause it.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I could give you some of mine, migraines since I was 4

    Verfin22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Migraines are a b***h. Play the lotto. You are one lucky person.

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. I've walked into the ER crying like a baby. Thankfully they have gotten less frequent and less severe as I've gotten older.

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    shankShaw deReemer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure wish I could say that but my father never had one in 78 years. I am plagued with chronic, severe migraines.

    MurderMittens
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunt (died at 85) never had a headache

    MurderMittens
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and she never remembered dreams (though she did dream).

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    Mental Liberals
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I have weekly migraines and headaches most days - and work on preventing them from becoming migraines :(

    Eclipse
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been having it since a child.

    kiteman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never had one either. Even a severe hangover just makes me nauseous instead.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember my first psychology lesson in high school we learned all the definitions of 'normal'. I found out it is not medically normal to have a headache and my mind was blown! I almost aways had a headache.

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    #24

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Low (not abnormally…) blood pressure.

    CaliNVJ , Pavel Danilyuk Report

    MotherofGuineaPigs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same - however they freak out when they take my resting pulse - 100 / 110

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see why they freak out. Any ideas why (I assume you don't smoke)?

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    Kris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Not a blessing as it makes me pass out at random times. Drinking loads of water helps.

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the same, feeling light headed and rushing for water to make me feel better.

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    Chris Keller
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, 67 years old, 120/70-72, 68-72 pulse rate, and I'm a 50 years long heavy smoker

    TheRightToArmBears
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. Last time I gave blood it was below their threshold to take. So, the nurse had me walk briskly around the building a few times to raise it then it was all good.

    TheGoodBoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hooray for low blood pressure!

    Coffeetime2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. Once a nurse gasped when she took my BP and said "I didn't mean to relax that much!"

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enjoy that while it lasts, most people grow out of that in old age.

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep an eye on it- in Germany it's treated like high blood pressure is treated in the uk.

    Anna Drever
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not low and not high. Always where it should be, no matter how unwell or stressed I am. So I’m thankful for that.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. Regular blood pressure no matter what.

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    #25

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Still have all my hair at 52.

    Onlyonecantherebe , Amina Filkins Report

    SlothyK8
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have all my hair, too. It's just migrating.

    Sandra Morison
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My partner will be 61 this year, full head of think dark hair . Just a very few greys starting to come in now

    Crescent 3
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll turn 60 in September and I still have a full head of hair and it's still mostly black, I've just entered the "salt and pepper" stage.

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father was fond of saying he wasn't getting bald, his face was just getting longer.

    Eleanor Watcin-Thomas
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son-in-law has this blessing and passed it on to my grandson. It's thick too. My son however is not so lucky so he's shaved it all off. Better than a comb over.

    Philly Bob Squires
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have all of my hair and no gray. I'm 66.

    Slytherin_4_LYF
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad is 74 and he has all is hair too. And it's just starting to turn gray.

    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 52, still have all my hair, and no gray hairs at all. My brother, who is 2 years older than me, started going bald in his 30's, and what little hair he has left went gray a decade ago.

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    #26

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Strong immune system I guess. I barely get ill even though my lifestyle is really unhealthy. Also never got COVID but idk if you can be naturally immune to that, studies are inconclusive as far as I know.

    Tsjaad_Donderlul , Sora Shimazaki Report

    Daune Tullina
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor have I and I work in a restaurant touching peoples dirty plateware (lots of handwashing)

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    Wendy Hamilton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I was resistant to Covid but it finally hit me like a brick one day. Can't ever recall feeling so ill. My cat Jesse wouldn't leave my side until I recovered.

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a sickly person, but I got Covid twice (according to the home tests). First time, it was like an irritating cold. Second time it was like being pinned under a collapsing bridge. Jesse sounds like a keeper, though!

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only got covid once. Never want to go through that again.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you can be naturally immune to certain diseases. How do you think you are here, considering all the diseases, including massive pandemics, that your ancestors faced—-and survived?

    Kristal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To my knowledge, I have never had covid.

    ADZ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister hasn't caught it despite being a nurse and exposed regularly as well as having two school aged e kids that have had it.

    JuniorCJ82
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me neither, even though I live with two people who got it twice.

    kiteman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got mono really bad about 15 years ago, like deathly ill. Then I contracted type 2 flu in Mexico (it is rare to catch in the US). But I haven’t been sick since, not even a cold. I chalk up the flu to just being in a foreign country exposed to something we rarely see in the US, hence zero immunity.

    Lame Llama
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the only one among my family and friends who did not catch covid.

    Student River Basler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same, exep colds witch i get abnomally often and a really high body temp [not a disease, just true

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    #27

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I have zero recovery period after spicy times. I just stay ready.

    tersty , Pixabay Report

    jeffrey champion
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This entry has -1 votes at the time of writing, is it because people don't like the post, or they're envious?

    Pandemonium
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the down vote was from his girlfriend

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    Verfin22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't that be uncomfortable? To never "relax". Not sure if OP is male or female, but either way sounds terrifying.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s ask them again in ten or twenty years, and see if maybe simply being young and healthy has something to do with that.

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing OP is relatively young . . . or is lying through his teeth.

    Notme
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah me too, like all women (I think). Why’s everyone assuming this is a guy?

    Kai
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like spicy times as much as the next person, but this sounds kind of exhausting lol

    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on his/her age and gender. Every body is different, and every age is different too.

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all have been there. It's called youth!

    Philly Bob Squires
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need 8 hours of sleep, a bowl of Wheaties, Coffee and a vitamin pill to go round 2! LOL!

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    #28

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I’ve never had a nosebleed in my life! (Not sure how common or uncommon that is tbh).

    Beautiful-Flower-79 , Brittany Colette Report

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither have I. Nor migraines or headaches. My old mum used to say "Where there's no sense, there's no feeling" which might have something to do with it. Lol.

    FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never had a nose bleed before, but I used to suffer from severe, debilitating migraines since about 12/13 years old. I fortunately don't suffer from migraines as severe or as often anymore and hopefully it stays like that or better yet, nonexistent.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had chronic nosebleeds when I was a kid. Could not go faster than walking or I would start to bleed. Made it very hard to chase my siblings.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never have either. Closest I came to it was having a cut right below my nose.

    Mark Kelly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid I'd picked my nose I got bleeds but never as a teenager to an adult at age 43 now.

    Vivienne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky. I get extremely severe and long ones.

    Foxglove🇮🇪
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get spontaneous nosebleeds sometimes, it really grosses people out if I happen to be with them when it happens!

    Blaze Onyx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I havent either! And Ive broken it twice :)

    SilverSkyCloud
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i had bad nose bleeds when i was a kid, i used to have to use hand towels over my nose because id go through a lot of toilet roll before it stopped, apparently according to my mom i had to have an operation in my nose and the drs cut too close near the blood vessels which made the area weaker

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    #29

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have Calves. I have naturally muscular and shapely calves and I don’t even work them.

    Decent-Temperature31 , Marcus Wallis Report

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If OP is overweight, that could also be why. Fat people tend to have jacked calves from lugging our lard asses around.

    Red_panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with me. Pretty overweight, but I don't let it stop me from doing the things I want to do; so I still go hike up mountains and stuff. I'm living proof that 90% of your weight is your diet, because I'm fairly active (I can't run, but I walk and bike), and still weight 260 lbs because I have no sense of portion control.

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    ADZ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sames. Always laugh seeing the roided up gym bros walking around on their chicken legs.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend at uni with calves like that. Unfortunately, lots of people laughed about it behind her back :(

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had this. I could work calves constantly and they'd never match the rest of me.

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    #30

    My feet do not sweat nor smell.

    mozzzz Report

    Hey!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son's feet smelled so badly that if he tried on some shoes, we had to buy them. Later, I got him to put his feet in vinegar a few times and it went away.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baking soda also does the trick. Funny how those two almost always do the same things, and yet can't get along! I bet one day they will realize how similar they are and will hook up!

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    EP
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that’s a good one. Stinky feet are the worst and the person is plagued with it and can’t do much about it. It sucks.

    KathyT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a newlywed I remember lying in bed when the most horrendous smell wafted over me. It was my hubby taking off his shoes and socks!!! We're still married, 49 years later, but now he has better foot care practice!!

    Pandemonium
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My feet don't smell but my nose does

    Ria C.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has no body odor but his feet smell and it's not good.

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    #31

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I can eat really unhealthy and a lot and not gain weight.

    malu_saadi , Robin Stickel Report

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How old are you though? Sometimes this changes.

    Gabby M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, I worked with a guy who was like this. Could eat everything and anything and not gain an ounce. Another co-worker keep saying .... wait till that door slams shut .... and sure enough it did. 20 years later it all caught up with him!

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    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just you wait... "When you're younger you can eat what you like, drink what you like, and still climb into your 26" waist trousers and zip them closed. Then you reach that age, 24-25, your muscles give up, they wave a little white flag, and without any warning at all, you're suddenly a fat bastard." Red Dwarf S3E4

    Mental Liberals
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't mean it's good for your body! It's NOT!!!

    Andrew
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't call this a good thing. Even if you don't get fat, your health will suck. Your immune system will suck and you'll probably have a lot of health issues other than obesity. And if you're a guy it makes it way harder to put on any muscle or get stronger. So this can be both a blessing and a curse

    Elizabeth Basinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It WILL catch up to you. If not in weight, then conditions like diabetes, heart disease, etc.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, your coffin will be easy to lift.

    Benjamin Brandon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same no matter how much I eat I never get bigger

    Isabel Galvez
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaining weight is not the only consequence of eating unhealthy food. Take care.

    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was me before I started on anti-depressants :(

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    #32

    No tonsils. Born without 'em.

    Theobroma1000 Report

    TooTrue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the flex that you think it is. Tonsils are the first line of defence against germs when breathing

    Nicky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tonsils are part of the body's filtration system. People used to think they were vestigial but not anymore.

    Sky Render
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder about myself here because I never had any tonsil problems ever. Maybe I've just been lucky for 42 years?

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tonsil problems are *generally* a childhood-to-adolescence thing. Like a lot of things in the human body, if they're OK for the first fifteen to eighteen years, they're probably going to fine until you're old.

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    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TF you were...maybe we're bored, but we're not brain-amputees, my dear...🙄

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    #33

    I’m decently healthy both physically and mentally. Granted I’m only 40 so I’ve got some years ahead of me so that will probably change, but right now I feel like I’m in the minority among friends and close coworkers that I am not on prescription meds for anything.

    travelingsoul83 Report

    Bec
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom was getting surgery in her 60's and Dr.'s office called because she hadn't filled out her prescriptions list - she wasn't taking any daily prescriptions; guess that is unusual for Americans in their 60s

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhere there is someone who thinks you need a therapist to help you deal with this.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in my 60's and don't take any prescription medication either. I do have some aches and pains but for me I consider fairly healthy for my age.

    Lupita Nyong'heaux
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm almost 65 and my sister is almost 66 and neither one of us are on any medication of any kind. no chronic issues at all, thank cthulhu. we both also are basically the same weight we were in college (and she's had 2 children).

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't take any medication regularly until I was 59. Now at 63 I'm taking five every day (for high blood pressure, cholesterol, allergies, heartburn, and a vitamin).

    Batwench
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My FIL beats you, 86 and isn’t on any meds. Whereas I rattle when I walk 😹

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    #34

    Natural muscle size and strength. I’ve been gifted.

    Necessary-Fennel8754 Report

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother, haha. His bicep is the size of a dinner plate and he has never lifted.

    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is actually your klischee dev/gamer nerd and broad-shouldered, really strong all without doing any sports, workouts (and pill popping, of course).

    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and sons. They don't have to work out.

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    #35

    35 People Who Won The Gene Lottery Share The Traits They Are Happy To Have I don’t get the “Asian Flush/Glow” after drinking.

    dedeenxo , Mai Anh Report

    ADZ
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ? Can someone explain this to me?

    Con O Cuinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of Asian people, I think more specifically people with Korean genes, are somewhat allergic to alcohol, resulting in red blotchy faces after drinking. Not exclusively an Asian thing. My mate gets it and he's white Irish.

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    Key Lime
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm only 1/4 Asian and I get the flush.

    Kris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! I do, and Im scandinavian 🤪

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