I Was Today Years Old When I Learned… (Vol. 6)

Dudes, three quick ones.

No reason. Just fun.

1. You’re Taller in the Morning

Your spine decompresses while you sleep.

You wake up slightly taller.

Then gravity slowly wins all day.

So technically, your peak height is before coffee.

2. Sharks Existed Before Trees

Sharks have been around for over 400 million years.

Trees showed up about 50 million years later.

So sharks were already out there doing shark things before forests existed.

Think about that next time you’re in the ocean.

3. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days

Your stomach lining replaces itself every 2–4 days.

It has to.

Because stomach acid is strong enough to break down food… and would destroy your stomach if it didn’t constantly rebuild.

Your body is basically doing maintenance while you sleep.

Why It Matters

It doesn’t.

But now you know.

And that’s kind of the point.

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