Humans are 1 cm TALLER in the Morning than in the Evening!

@vesuvius (1677)
Philippines
April 11, 2007 10:45pm CST
Yes, according to a site that I have recently visited, we are 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. Apparently, this is because of the compression of our cartilage. In the day, when we work and all that, our cartilages are compressed, so in the night, we tend to be shorter. In the morning on the other hand, when we are newly awakened, the cartilage is relaxed and it is slightly expanded... Cool huh? You guys better look at this site and it's got more facts about us which you may find interesting: http://www.berro.com/entertainment/humans_interesting_facts.htm
2 responses
taylorpelto
@taylorpelto (33)
• United States
12 Apr 07
Yeah, isn't that neat? And did you know that people who sit and stand with good posture are naturally slightly taller than people who hunch over? Its all abou the allignment ;)
vesuvius
@vesuvius (1677)
• Philippines
12 Apr 07
It is indeed. By the way, thanks for adding up another interesting fact on your comment. That makes the human height a lot more interesting to touch as a topic. Thanks too for the response! Happy posting!!
eykah13
@eykah13 (437)
• Philippines
12 Apr 07
wow, I've never heard that before. So now, I will take my height upon waking up.. Thanks for the info.. keep smiling! ;D
vesuvius
@vesuvius (1677)
• Philippines
12 Apr 07
It's nice that we're learning things through the internet. In one way or another, it may boost somebody's confidence - just like in this case... Thanks for your reply! Happy posting!