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A Useless Fact

The first episode of "Joanie Loves Chachi" was the highest rated American program in the history of Korean television, a country where "Chachi" translates to "penis".  

The Surprising Cost of Ambition

High ambition correlates with professional success, but often with lower overall life satisfaction.

Boost Your Workout by 15%!

Listening to music while exercising can boost your physical performance by up to 15%.

Trivia

3 is the number of words or phrases in a Tripartite motto.

The Secret Origin of Ambition

The word 'ambition' comes from a Latin term for candidates walking around ancient Rome to solicit votes.

Your Body's Dream Safety Switch

Your body becomes paralyzed during REM sleep to prevent you from physically acting out your dreams.

Trivia

149 is the number of legal proceedings against 149 communists in Estonia in 1924.

Trivia

41 is the number of soldiers in The Expendables (2010 film) tactor Eric Roberts laments to his subordinates about having been killed by star Sylvester Stallone in his escape from their island.

The Only 2 Fears You Were Born With

You are only born with two innate fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud sounds. All other fears are learned.

Your Weekend Is A Human Right!

The right to rest and leisure, including periodic holidays with pay, is recognized as a fundamental human right by the UN.

You See The World Upside Down!

Your eyes actually see everything upside down, and your brain is the one that flips the image right-side up.

The Animal That Poops Bricks

Wombats are the only known species in the world that produce cube-shaped poop.

Your Brain Flips Your Vision

Your eyes actually see the world upside down and backwards, and your brain flips the image for you.

Why Fake Laughter Makes You Laugh

TV laugh tracks work because you're more likely to laugh if you hear others laughing, even when you know it's fake.

Rewire Your Brain for Discipline

Practicing self-discipline physically strengthens the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for decision-making.

The Secret to Buying Happiness

Spending money on others provides a bigger happiness boost than spending it on yourself.

Dr. Seuss Invented The Word 'Nerd'

The word 'nerd' was first coined by Dr. Seuss in his 1950 book, If I Ran the Zoo.

Octopus Shape-Shifter! ???? #3479

The mimic octopus can change its shape and color to impersonate at least 15 different marine species.

The Secret of Pawning

Pawning an item isn't selling it; you're taking a loan that you later 'redeem' to get it back.

Why You Can't Explain a Zipper #5254

The 'illusion of explanatory depth' is the phenomenon where you feel you understand a concept, like how a zipper works, but can't actually explain it.

The True Meaning of 'Spiritual'

The word 'spiritual' comes from the Latin word 'spiritus,' which simply means 'breath'.

The Secret to Living Longer? #7355

Studies show that optimists live, on average, 11-15% longer and are more likely to reach the age of 85.

Why Giving to Charity Feels So Good

Donating to charity can trigger the brain's pleasure circuits, a phenomenon known as the 'helper's high'.

Best Friends Have a Brain Link?

Studies show that the brains of close friends react in strikingly similar ways when watching videos, a phenomenon called 'neural synchrony'.