What an amazing exhibition ... though possibly not for the squeamish!Body World is a journey through the human body, discovering the mysteries that lie beneath our skin.
All of the anatomical specimens are real people; donors have given their bodies in order that you and I can see and appreciate how this 'earth suit' of ours truly works.
One of the things I found most interesting was a display called the 'Tyranny of Choices' which talked about the fact that too many choices or options doesn't often lead us to a greater sense of well-being. The plethora of choices that face us in today's society - whether it's which TV channel to watch or what technology to choose - is actually uncomfortably overwhelming.
Another display talked about the 'DNA of Happiness' which said that 50% of our sense of happiness in inherent in the make-up of our genes. I found that very interesting and a potential discussion topic at TABLEtalk sometime.
I learned some interesting facts too ...
** an adult has a network of veins, arteries and capillaries that measure more than 60,000 miles
** every day our heart pumps around 7,000 litres of blood
I very much appreciated the fact that there was a lot within the display not just about our physical being but also about aspects of mental health and stress. All in all, I would highly recommend this fascinating display!!
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