Involuntarily combined

While most of us struggle to get a good night's sleep, one man has the opposite problem. Randy Gardner holds the world record for the longest time without sleep, but that's not his only unusual sleep-related talent. Randy also has a rare condition called Kleine-Levin Syndrome, which causes him to sleep for months at a time. During his sleeping periods, he can go without eating, drinking, or using the bathroom for days on end.

Meet Garry Turner, a man with a unique condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which causes his skin to be extremely stretchy. In fact, he holds the Guinness World Record for the stretchiest skin, with the ability to stretch the skin on his stomach to a length of 6.25 inches. While this condition can be painful and uncomfortable, Garry has embraced his uniqueness and uses his ability to raise awareness about his condition and promote body positivity.

One woman with synesthesia has the ability to taste words. That's right, she experiences different tastes in her mouth depending on the word she hears. For example, the word "hello" tastes like vanilla, while the word "rain" tastes like wet cardboard. This unique ability has fascinated scientists and linguists for years, and it's just one example of the many unusual people who exist in the world.