• DarkSirrush@lemmy.ca
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      9 days ago

      I can do this, in addition to being able to vibrate my eyes.

      Can also wiggle each ear independently, though the scalp always moves along with them

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          9 days ago

          Its possible to learn how, but no, most people can’t do it.

          I have heard it helps reduce eye strain in dim environments though.

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          8 days ago

          It is related to nystagmus. I thought I only did it on purpose, but when I am tired I also sometimes do it involuntarily.

          From the link:

          A slightly different form of nystagmus may be produced voluntarily by some (8% of) people. Some can sustain it for up to 35 seconds, but most average around 5 seconds.[19][20][21]

      • SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works
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        9 days ago

        I graduated from this to accessing the muscles that open up sinuses, and can clear up most congestion with a little concentration. I wouldn’t have noticed except that I cured my headache problem that way, and it has baffled every health practitioner I mention it to.