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Trivia

37 is the normal human body temperature in degrees Celsius.

The Origin of Respect #3340

The word 'respect' comes from the Latin 'respectus,' meaning 'to look back at' or 'regard.'

The Ancient Secret to Excellence #3865

The philosopher Aristotle taught that excellence is not an act, but a habit developed through repeated actions.

Willpower > Brainpower #fact 1837

Studies show self-discipline is a better predictor of academic success than IQ.

You Can LEARN to Be Charismatic

Charisma isn't an innate gift; researchers have identified it as a set of learnable skills and tactics.

Messy Desk = Creative Genius? #807

Studies suggest that a messy desk can promote more creative thinking and lead to fresh, new ideas.

Trivia

21 is the number of demands which were sent to the Chinese government by the Japanese government of Okuma Shigenobu in 1915.

Shrink Your Brain's Fear Center!

Mindfulness can physically shrink the amygdala, the brain's fear and stress center.

The God in Enthusiasm

The word 'enthusiasm' comes from the Greek word 'entheos', which means 'possessed by a god'.

Trivia

177 is the rank of Netherlands Antilles in world population.

The Super-Fast Speed of Trust

It takes our brains just milliseconds to make a first impression about someone's trustworthiness based on their face.

Trivia

178 is the atomic number of an element temporarily called Unseptoctium.

The Surprising Origin of Passion

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

How Trauma Can Make You Stronger

Experiencing adversity can lead to 'post-traumatic growth,' a process that can make you mentally stronger than you were before.

Scotland's Mythical National Animal

The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.

Trivia

30 is the number of years that tarantulas can live up to.

The Heaviest Object in the Universe?

A teaspoonful of a neutron star would weigh about 6 billion tons on Earth.

Trivia

185 is the rank Grenada in world population.

The Happy Chemical of Kindness

Performing acts of kindness boosts your serotonin levels, the 'feel-good' chemical.

Trivia

133 is the number of episodes of the TV series Good Times ran on CBS from 1974 to 1979.

The Root of Integrity #1595

The word "integrity" is derived from the Latin word "integer," which means "whole" or "complete."

The Trap of Being Authentic

The 'authenticity paradox' is when consciously trying to be authentic can ironically make you appear less genuine to others.

Trivia

5 is the number of dots in a quincunx.

Nature's Ultimate Teamwork Hack

By flying in a V-formation, a flock of geese can increase their flight range by over 70%.