Why are we the way we are? Why do our eyes, nose, hair, and even behavior mimic that of our parents? The answer is our genes: minuscule carriers of information that hold the power to make us resemble even our great-great-great-grandma. But there are a lot more things that these magical genes can control, including some quirky traits you never thought were inherited.
This article will take you to the depths of science (nothing too technical, we promise) to uncover exactly what you get from your parents and immediate family. Get ready to never look at the blood relations around you in the same light!