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Trivia

5 is the number of basic "pillars" of Islam.

The Power of Determination #887

J.K. Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers before 'Harry Potter' was finally accepted.

The Rejection That Made Billions #6349

J.K. Rowling's manuscript for 'Harry Potter' was rejected by 12 different publishers before one finally said yes.

A Spider Mother's Final Gift

Some mother spiders make the ultimate sacrifice by allowing their newly hatched young to eat them.

This Brain Glitch Kills Procrastination #192

The Zeigarnik Effect states your brain obsesses over unfinished tasks, which you can use to start small and build momentum.

The 'Helper's High' is Real! #5470

Helping others releases endorphins in your brain, creating a positive feeling known as the 'helper's high'.

Why Betrayal Literally Hurts

Betrayal and social rejection activate the same areas of the brain as physical pain.

Country with Most Women in Power

Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in its national parliament in the world, at over 60%.

The 1% Daily Improvement Secret

Improving by just 1% every day makes you over 37 times better in a single year.

Steve Jobs's Leadership Hack

Steve Jobs wore the same outfit daily to reduce 'decision fatigue,' saving his mental energy for more important leadership choices.

The #1 Skill Great Leaders Have

Emotional intelligence is a stronger predictor of leadership success than IQ or experience.

Trivia

16 is the minimum age that one can drop out of school in most states of the US (however, restrictions apply and vary depending on state).

A Queen's Lasting Legacy

The tradition of a white wedding dress is a fashion legacy popularized by Queen Victoria in 1840.

Your Brain Feels No Pain

The human brain has no pain receptors and cannot feel pain itself.

The Deadliest Movie Stunt

The car-cannon roll stunt in 'Casino Royale' set a world record, flipping an Aston Martin seven times.

Trivia

120 is the height in inches of a regulation basketball hoop.

How Do Blind People Dream?

People born blind dream using senses other than sight, like sound, smell, and touch.

The #1 Secret to Resilience

The strongest predictor of a person's resilience isn't willpower, but the quality and strength of their social connections.

The Hidden Cost of Too Many Choices

Hick's Law, a psychological principle, states that the more choices you have, the longer it takes to make a decision.

Friends on the Same Wavelength?

The brainwaves of close friends can synchronize when they spend time together.

Kindness is Contagious!

Witnessing an act of kindness produces oxytocin, which boosts mood and can lower blood pressure.

Trivia

195 is the rank of "Maybe" (1957) by The Chantels on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The 42% Goal-Setting Trick

Writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them.

Discipline Is More Powerful Than IQ

Studies show that self-discipline is a more accurate predictor of academic success than IQ.