Human Limits
Superheroes have extraordinary abilities that surpass the
boundaries humans are capable of. In fantasy literature they solve
impossible problems with the assistance of superpowers no ordinary
human has. We all know humans can't fly or lift a skyscraper humans
have trained harder and have been able to run faster, become stronger,
and have continuously been able to break human limits. Here's a list of
common "superpowers"
and how close people have come to achieving superhero status.
Flying
No human being has even been able to fly without the
assistance of machines. Flying is our greatest fantasy and we have
achieved it through the building of airplanes. Cuban High Jumper Javier
Sotomayor is the human being who has come closest to flight with the
achievement of a high jump record of 2.45 meters.
Speed
Most superheroes are separated from us because they can move faster
than mere mortals. Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell holds the current
world record of 9.77 seconds.
Superhuman Strength
Super-Strength gives superheroes the ability to dominate normal people.
Russian Weightlifter Leonid Taranenko holds the world record for the
heaviest clean snatch of all-time at 266 kg.
Invisible
Humans want privacy and what is more private than being invisible.
Cloaking technology may some day gave humans the ability to become
invisible.
New
Theory: How to Make Objects Invisible
X-Ray Vision
Natalya Demkina of Russia has been reported to have "dual vision". She
has the ability to view a person's internal organs and make medical
diagnoses. But it has not been proven and there may be another
explanation for her usual talent.
Wikipedia:
Natasha Demkina
The
Girl With X-Ray Vision
Mind Control
If people have the ability to control other people, not many other
superpowers are necessary. Through advertising and subliminal messages
companies have attempted to manipulate people. Cults have also
succeeded in achieving mind control on a group level.
Wikipedia:
Mind Control
Mind Control
and Ritual Abuse
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Updated: April 27, 2008
Created: May 6, 2007
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