Anyone who has seen the concept of superheroes has wondered what it would be like to have superpowers. Imagine flying across the sky like Superman, or having magical healing like Wolverine, or something practical, like invisibility so you can avoid awkward conversations. Howe ver, some people actually live with abilities straight out of a comic book. Although research can account for certain details, these accounts show how wondrous the human body can be — and how nightmarish.
The real-life Mister Fantastic
Daniel Browning Smith held the Guinness World Record for most flexible person in 2015. He can dislocate his arms and legs, turn his torso and head 180 degrees, among other remarkable stunts that have earned him the title of “Rubberboy,” according to ABC News. He was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare collagen disorder that causes extreme elasticity in the joints and skin.
