People Whose Genetics Make Them Unique

A Unique Peace Sign

This woman can stretch her pointer and middle finger to an extraordinary length. Her capability to do this is caused by a condition known as joint hypermobility or double joints. The condition doesn't only affect the fingers, but it can also affect the toes. Thus, this woman can show this peace sign more than most humans can. Although this condition is unusual, it doesn't affect a person’s diurnal life conditioning.

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