‘What’s something about your life that is out of the ordinary?’ – 21 people with a quietly remarkable existence
13.
‘I was sat on the Berlin wall celebrating my birthday as they were tearing it down… I was 7, possibly the best birthday I’ve ever had, so much partying and happiness.’
–InevitableFox81194
14.
‘I died when I was 17 and was revived by paramedics. Makes for an interesting conversation when I tell people that I know what it’s like to die.’
–naaahbruv
15.
‘I have no emotional memory. Resets every night after I sleep, also have no imagination and literally have to live in the moment.’
–sparkysmonkey
16.
‘I (mid-30s) bought a house with my mum (mid-60s) and my sister (late 30s) so we live together multigenerational style. Feel very lucky to have the family dynamic that just about works right now for the set up we have.’
–CuppaJos
17.
‘There is a bigger age gap between my little sister and me than between my mum and me.’
–zCoxxy
18.
‘I was born without an appendix! I’m technically evolved.’
–Opposite-Wonder-6752
19.
‘I’ve never had a cup of coffee or tea.’
–zagreus9
20.
‘I was born with no irises so have no natural light management.’
–darybrain
21.
‘I have a rare genetic mutation that means I only sleep five hours a night, with no ill effects. I function fine and remain awake and alert through the whole day with no need for caffeine or naps. Considering the average person needs about eight hours a night to function healthily, I get roughly 84 extra hours a month (three and a half days)!’
–-aLonelyImpulse
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