The cornea is one of only two parts of the human body without blood vessels
The cornea is one of only two organs in the human body that lacks blood vessels. The cornea is the transparent portion of the eye that protects the pupil and other parts of the eye. According to scientists at the Harvard Department of Ophthalmology's Schepens Eye Research Institute, cartilage and the cornea are the only types of tissue in the human body that lack blood vessels. Your eye also has some unusual characteristics that you probably aren't aware of.
Related Facts
The bite of a centipede is poisonous
Laos is the world's most bombed-out country.
Is ram-setu man made?
Did you Know? In Spain, there is a $15 million Christmas tree.
Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East
Hindi was designated as the official language of India on September 14, 1949. Every year on September 14th, Hindi Day is observed.
Soap production is used to cause fuel shortages and jeopardize the affordability of candles.
Scratching aggravates eczema
The city of Mysore hosts India's most renowned Dussehra celebrations.
Did you Know? Nectarine means sweet like nectar.
Hindus were already aware of the speed of light.
The official languages are Chinese and English.
Did you Know? Tomb Raider is the creation of just six people
Terra cotta pots Porous in appearance
Did you Know? People are more likely to forget things that are in black and white.
Did you Know? Birthday cakes aren't just for humans.
Germany Has Thousands Of Unexploded Bombs
Persians were also recognised as innovators in the fields of refrigeration, cooling, and ventilation.
Formality is indicated by special nouns and verb endings.
Athena was born differently from her siblings: she was the consequence of a headache.
It's possible that your blueberry jam wasn't actually made with blueberries!
Nepal's great snow deposits
Rare Are the Deadly Rattlesnake Bites
Santa Claus has NINE reindeer.
Did you Know? Couples who are too similar to each other are not likely to last.