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From TikTok theories to YouTube videos, the sanpaku eye superstition seems to be all over the internet. But what exactly is this superstition—and, more importantly, is there any truth to it? You’ve come to the right article. We’ve gone over everything there is to know about sanpaku eyes, so you can decide for yourself if this superstition is the real deal.
Things You Should Know
- Sanpaku eyes have 3 sections of white surrounding the iris rather than 2—the extra third section is either above or below the iris.
- Yin sanpaku eyes have extra white beneath the iris, while yang sanpaku eyes have extra white above the iris.
- People with yin sanpaku eyes are rumored to have a tragic fate, while people with yang sanpaku eyes are said to be more violent.
- Natural causes, physical trauma, and plastic surgery complications are all possible medical explanations for sanpaku eyes.
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- ↑ https://jisho.org/search/sanpaku
- ↑ https://www.ponzaracconta.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Oculus-Sinister.-Eye-Superstitions-From-Around-the-World-by-John-Watson.pdf
- ↑ https://washingtonindependent.com/sanpaku-eyes/
- ↑ https://kupdf.net/download/you-are-all-sanpaku-sakurazawa-nyoitipdf_5af50cf1e2b6f57a0867fb00_pdf
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-macrobiotic-diet
- ↑ https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/macrobiotic
- ↑ https://washingtonindependent.com/sanpaku-eyes/
- ↑ https://washingtonindependent.com/sanpaku-eyes/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OboHoPvWO4Q&t=0m32s
- ↑ https://www.realself.com/question/natural-causes-scleral-show
- ↑ https://www.realself.com/question/natural-causes-scleral-show
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectropion/symptoms-causes/syc-20351164
- ↑ https://academic.oup.com/asj/article/35/1/11/224616?login=false
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectropion/symptoms-causes/syc-20351164
- ↑ https://kupdf.net/download/you-are-all-sanpaku-sakurazawa-nyoitipdf_5af50cf1e2b6f57a0867fb00_pdf
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