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Trivia

136 is the number of episodes of the TV series That Girl ran on ABC from 1966 to 1971.

The Health Secret of Forgiveness

Practicing forgiveness can actually lower your blood pressure and reduce stress.

Trivia

179 is the number of episodes of I Love Lucy which ran on CBS.

Unity's Surprising Mac-Only Origin!

Unity originally launched in 2005 as a game engine exclusively for Mac OS X.

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195 is the number of episodes of Strange Paradise, a Canadian serial, aired on CBC Television from 1969-1970.

Shrink Your Brain's Fear Center! #6930

Practicing mindfulness can physically shrink the amygdala, the brain's fear center.

Trivia

216 is the number of colors formed by a 6 color cube, sometimes known as the web-safe color palette.

Why Wombat Poop is a Cube

Wombats are the only known animals that produce cube-shaped feces.

The Weird Psychology of Giving

People are more likely to donate to a single, identifiable person than to a large, anonymous group—a phenomenon known as the 'identifiable victim effect'.

The Bomb Inside a Cloud

A single large thunderstorm can hold potential energy comparable to a small atomic bomb.

Generosity is Contagious

Witnessing a single act of generosity can inspire observers to be generous themselves, creating a positive cascade effect.

The World's Most Expensive Teamwork

The International Space Station, a collaboration of 15 countries, is the most expensive single object ever constructed, costing over $150 billion.

It's Never Too Late To Start!

Colonel Sanders started KFC at age 65 using his first Social Security check.

The Secret to Lasting Happiness?

Spending money on experiences, like a vacation, brings more lasting happiness than spending it on material objects.

Mona Lisa's Fan Mailbox #9399

The Mona Lisa has its own mailbox at the Louvre because of all the love letters it receives.

Stop Rereading, Do This Instead!

Testing yourself on a subject is a more effective way to learn and remember than simply rereading it.

The Secret to Success Isn't IQ

Grit, the ability to persevere with passion, is a stronger predictor of long-term success than IQ.

Unlock Your Brain's Motivation!

Celebrating small wins releases dopamine, motivating you to achieve bigger goals.

Why Are X-Rays Called X-Rays?

X-rays were named with an 'X' because their discoverer, Wilhelm Röntgen, had no idea what the mysterious rays were.

Why Bigger Teams Can Be Worse

The Ringelmann effect is the tendency for individual members of a group to become less productive as the group size increases.

Boost Creativity by 60%?! ???? #8206

A Stanford study found that simply walking can boost your creative output by an average of 60%.

Your Brain Flips What You See

You actually see the world upside down; your brain just flips the image for you.

The Veblen Good Paradox #7983

A 'Veblen good' is a luxury item for which demand increases as the price increases, because a higher price signals greater status.

The Real Meaning of Redemption #182

The word 'redemption' comes from the Latin 'redimere,' which literally means 'to buy back'.