Get ready to dive into an intriguing world where your looks speak volumes! It turns out your features hold secrets not just about how you appear but also about your genetics, personality, and ancestry.
This article takes you on a fascinating journey, unveiling the hidden tales encoded in your very own DNA. Let’s get started!
Egyptian Toes
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The “Egyptian toe” is probably what you think about when you think about the standard shape of someone’s foot. It’s when the big toe is the biggest, and every toe following that is descending in size, making a smooth line down to the smallest toe, which is the pinky.
If your toes are shaped like that, you might have some Egyptian blood in you!
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Roman Nose
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A Roman nose, or “aquiline” nose, refers to a nose that has a ridge and then a hook at the end of it. You might also sometimes hear these kinds of noses described as “bird-like.”
Having a nose like this might suggest Roman ancestry! It’s often seen as a very noble feature to have.
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Belly Button Position
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Did you know your belly button might tell you if you’re naturally inclined to be a better runner or a swimmer?
Your belly button represents where your center of gravity is, so if it’s higher or lower than normal, you might find that it affects your athletic ability. Runners with high belly buttons tend to be faster than those with lower ones!
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Wide Nostrils
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Take a deep breath!
People with wide nostrils likely come from ancestors who lived in hot climates! Your nose is there to filter in air and make it warmer when you breathe it in, and in hot climates, there’s not as much cold air to filter out. Small nostrils could inversely mean you’re from people who lived in a colder climate.
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Talk With Your Hands
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The lengths of our fingers might be able to tell us a whole lot about ourselves!
If your index finger is longer than your ring finger (like in Figure B above), then it could mean that you are less likely to get prostate cancer! Some scientists have claimed that men with longer index fingers were 33% less likely to develop prostate cancer.
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Stretch ‘Em Wide
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If you can spread your fingers really wide, it might mean that you’re an open person who finds it easy to be vulnerable!
Conversely, if your fingers are tight together and you find it hard to spread them wide, it might be a sign that you’re someone who is more naturally guarded.
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Sharp Cheekbones
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High, defined, wide cheekbones are a feature that’s enviable regardless of gender, but it might signify something in men!
If you have cheekbones that could cut glass, it could indicate that you have higher levels of testosterone. This could mean you’re more likely to be aggressive or just have a wider face in general.
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Secrets Of The Toes
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If you have a long big toe, it might mean that you’re a more creative person!
It might also mean that you have German ancestry, as a large big toe with all the other similar lengths is very common for German people. But that’s not everything that your toes can tell you about yourself!
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Third Toe Energy
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If you’ve got a third toe that’s longer than your big toe, it can be a sign that you’re someone who’s got a lot of extra energy!
This is also known as the “Roman toe,” and it can be difficult to find shoes that fit since you have more toe pushing against the top of the shoe itself.
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Tall Tales
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Your height might contain clues to where you’re from! If you’re someone who’s very tall, it might suggest that you have genetics that can be traced from Northern Europe or Africa, where the average height is much higher.
And, of course, the same goes for people out there who are short!
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Short King Communities
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If you’re on the smaller side, it might mean you come from a lineage of smaller communities where extra strength or height wasn’t needed as much — like in close-knit groups or in societies where travel was not as important, like on islands.
Of course, it could also just come down to luck!
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Long Live Short People
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Speaking of luck, it might actually be luckier to be shorter than taller!
According to a study done by researchers at the Kuakini Medical Center, people who are shorter actually lived longer than their taller counterparts, and it may be because they have a gene that taller people do not.
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Dairy-Free?
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If you’re lactose intolerant, it might be a sign that your ancestors are not from Northern Europe! The genes that are tied to being tolerant of dairy products are most commonly found in Northern European communities and people.
But lactose intolerance might be a sign of where you are historically from!
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Really Milking It
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In East Asia and in China, lactose intolerance is much higher and much more likely! This could be due to a lot of factors, including the fact that in Northern Europe, people are much more likely to be exposed to more dairy products than those in East Asian countries.
Genetics and what you’re exposed to growing up play a huge role!
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Sweet Or Salty?
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Similarly, if you have a big sweet tooth or prefer salty snacks, that could be a result of your genes as well!
Sweet food lovers tend to be more likely to be found in European communities, and East Asian communities tend to have more savory enjoyers. This could be genetics or just the influence of society!
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The Nose Knows
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If you have a big nose, it might be something you’re self-conscious about or something you were teased for, but you might have the last laugh!
A big nose might mean that you’re more naturally inclined to be a strong leader and reliable when times get tough out there.
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Small Nose, Small Problems
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But if you have a small nose, don’t fret! Small noses can be a sign of a more cheerful personality, and people who have small noses can have more optimistic outlooks on situations and tough times.
If you’re a hard worker with a small nose, those two things just might be related!