From the American Red Cross

Seeking personality characteristics in one's blood type is the nerd's horoscopy, no doubt. "B+"--not sure whether it really fits me. Certainly the sound of it doesn't! At any rate...

More about B Positive

* 12% of the population can receive your red blood cells.
* 100% of the population can receive your platelets.
* 56% of the population can receive your plasma.

You share your blood type with 9% of the population.
Your parents have one of the following blood type combinations:

* O, B
* B, B
* A, B
* AB, O
* AB, A
* AB, B
* AB, AB

The Japanese believe that your blood type is an indicator of your personality, similar to the belief in the Signs of the Zodiac here in America. According to the superstition, people with type B blood are individualistic, strong, optimistic, creative, flexible and unpredictable. Your Rh factor does not play a role in determining your personality.

Some famous people with type B blood are Paul McCartney, Mia Farrow, Leonardo Di Caprio and Jack Nicholson.