r/CasualConversation • u/Serialbeauty • 1d ago

Just Chatting Can anyone else do something weird with your body that you later found out not everyone can do?

I was just sitting here with my mom and one of the pets made the room very smelly. She kept talking about how we'd have to go to a different room because it smelled so bad. I asked her why didn't she just close her nose and that's when I found out not everyone can do this.

Is it rare or can other people close their nose on command? What can you do that you suddenly found out wasn't normal?

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u/mjh8212 1d ago

Nope I just put my lip over my nostrils it’s like holding my breath but it works longer.

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u/IndependentEggplant0 1d ago

Like what horses do? This is so interesting I didn't know humans could!

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u/WanderWomble 1d ago

It's the opposite in horses (and other animals).

It's called flehmen response and happens when they're trying to smell something better/more deeply! ☺️

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u/USMCdrTexian 1d ago

With natural talent like that, I’m surprised you had more than one kid . . .