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Are You Less Responsible in a Crowd?

The 'Bystander Effect' shows the more people witness an emergency, the less responsible any single person feels to intervene.

Humans vs. Horse: Who Wins?

A fit human can outrun a horse in a marathon-length race due to our ability to sweat and cool down more efficiently.

A Useless Fact

The town of Calma, Chile in the Atacama Desert has never had rain.

Where Unequal Pay is a Crime

In 2018, Iceland became the first country in the world to make it illegal to pay men more than women for the same work.

Mirrors Are Lying To You

Mirrors don't reverse left and right; they actually reverse front to back.

The World's Oldest Religion?

Hinduism is considered the world's oldest living religion, with its roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years.

Why Betrayal Physically Hurts

The pain from a broken trust is registered in the same area of the brain as physical pain.

A Useless Fact

Elwood Edwards did the voice for the AOL sound files (i.e. “You’ve got Mail!”).

5,127 Tries to Succeed!

James Dyson created 5,126 failed prototypes before inventing his successful bagless vacuum.

A Useless Fact

The pancreas produces Insulin.

Kindness is Good For Your Health

Practicing compassion can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and even boost your immune system.

The Secret to Ultimate Wisdom

The philosopher Socrates believed the only true wisdom was in knowing that you know nothing.

Forgiveness Boosts Your Health

Studies show that the act of forgiving can lower your blood pressure and improve heart health.

Earth Is More Unexplored Than The Moon

Fewer humans have visited the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, than have walked on the Moon.

Your Potential Is Not Fixed

Your brain can physically rewire itself at any age, meaning your potential to learn and grow is never truly fixed.

School Starts on Your Birthday?! ????????????

In the Netherlands, children start school on their 4th birthday, meaning new students can join the class any day of the year.

This chore can extend your life #3402

Taking responsibility for a houseplant has been scientifically shown to improve mental health and increase longevity.

The World's Greatest Adventurer?

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the only person to have crossed both polar ice caps and also climbed Mount Everest.

Is Brand Loyalty Real Love? #2430

Strong brand loyalty can activate the same areas of the brain that are associated with love and personal relationships.

The 200-Hour Friendship Rule

It takes roughly 200 hours of time together to turn a casual acquaintance into a close friend.

This School Has 55,000 Students! ????

The world's largest school is the City Montessori School in India, with over 55,000 students.

The Last Thing in Pandora's Box

In the myth of Pandora's Box, after all the evils were released into the world, the only thing remaining inside was hope.

The Dark Origin of Passion

The word 'passion' comes from the Latin word 'patior,' which means to suffer or endure.

First Country for Women's Vote

In 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote in national elections.