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Trivia

22 is the number of yards in a chain.

Is Optimism in Your DNA?

Approximately 25% of your optimism is determined by your genes.

The Ultimate Understanding Test #3588

If you can't explain a concept in simple terms, you don't truly understand it yourself.

Mindfulness Rewires Your Brain #7533

Practicing mindfulness can physically change your brain, increasing gray matter in areas related to learning and memory.

People Don't Quit Jobs, They Quit Bosses

The number one reason people leave their jobs is not the work, but their direct manager.

Wolverine's Surprising Height

In the original Marvel comics, Wolverine is only 5'3" tall, far shorter than Hugh Jackman's 6'3" portrayal.

Trivia

211 is a nickname for Steel Reserve, a malt liquor alcholic beverage.

Why Giving Feels So Good #833

Giving to charity activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as receiving a reward.

The Ancient Greek Secret to Excellence

The ancient Greek concept of 'Arete' means excellence of any kind, suggesting that true excellence is a virtue woven into one's entire character, not just a skill.

The Sacrificial 'Scapegoat' #1318

The original 'scapegoat' was a real goat sent into the wilderness as a sacrifice, symbolically carrying away a community's sins.

A Simple Trick to Boost Willpower

Studies show that simply clenching your fist can temporarily increase your self-control and help you resist temptation.

The World's Shortest War!

The shortest war in history was the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, which lasted only 38 minutes.

Trivia

20 is the number of questions in the popular party game Twenty Questions.

The Earthly Origin of Humility

The word 'humility' comes from the Latin word 'humus', which means 'from the earth' or 'grounded'.

The Origin of 'An Eye for an Eye'

The ancient Code of Hammurabi introduced 'an eye for an eye' justice nearly 4,000 years ago.

Trivia

40 is the number of years of marriage as the ruby wedding anniversary.

The Shocking Bystander Effect #2996

The more people who witness an emergency, the less likely it is that any single one of them will help.

The Secret Origin of Courage

The word 'courage' originates from the Latin word 'cor', which means 'heart'.

Britney Spears vs. Pirates

The British Navy has used Britney Spears' music to scare away Somali pirates.

A Useless Fact

Celery has negative calories! It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it.

Rejected 12 Times, Now a Billionaire

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

The #1 Skill Great Leaders Have

For high-level leadership positions, emotional intelligence is often considered twice as important as technical skills and IQ combined.

Forgiveness Boosts Your Health #9919

Studies show that practicing forgiveness can lead to lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system.

The Science of Being Yourself

Faking it doesn't just make you tired; studies show it literally raises your body's stress hormones.