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Your Belief Can Literally Heal You

The placebo effect is often called a 'faith effect,' as a patient's belief in a treatment can trigger real physiological healing.

Trivia

59 is the number corresponding to the last minute in a given hour.

Trivia

10 is the number of years in a decade.

Rejected 1000+ Times! (Fact #994)

Colonel Sanders' secret recipe was rejected over 1,000 times before he founded KFC.

Curiosity: The Secret to Happiness?

Studies show that being more curious is linked to greater happiness and lower levels of anxiety.

Australia's Unwinnable War... Against Birds

In 1932, Australia's military declared war on emus, deploying soldiers with machine guns, and officially lost.

The Real-Life Agatha Christie Mystery

Agatha Christie, the queen of mystery, once disappeared for 11 days, sparking a nationwide manhunt involving 1,000 police officers.

Your Challenges Make You Stronger #5198

Overcoming adversity can trigger 'post-traumatic growth,' leading to positive psychological changes.

This Was Meant for Your WALLS! #2105

Bubble wrap was originally invented in 1957 as a form of textured, 3D plastic wallpaper.

Trivia

19 is the final year a person is a teenager.

Genghis Khan's Leadership Secret

Genghis Khan promoted his leaders based purely on merit and loyalty, not on kinship or noble birth.

This Habit Boosts Your Empathy

Reading fiction has been scientifically shown to improve a person's capacity for empathy.

Boost Your Empathy By Reading Books

Studies show that reading literary fiction can significantly improve your ability to understand and feel others' emotions.

The Origin of Ambition #1159

The word 'ambition' comes from a Latin term for Roman politicians walking around to solicit votes.

Fake a Smile to Feel Real Joy

Faking a smile can trick your brain into feeling joy due to the facial feedback hypothesis.

The Ultimate Human Endurance Hunt

Early humans practiced 'persistence hunting,' literally out-running prey for hours until the animal collapsed from exhaustion.

Ultimate Test of Integrity #1999

Roman architects would stand under their newly built arches as the support scaffolding was removed to prove its integrity.

Trivia

350 is the number of cubic inches displaced in the most common form of the Small Block Chevrolet V8.

A Failed Glue Created This!

Post-it Notes were created from a failed experiment to invent a super-strong glue.

The World's Most Translated Text

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world's most translated document, available in over 500 languages.

Trivia

161 is the atomic number of an element temporarily called Unhexunium.

Breathe to Become More Flexible!

Deep breathing while stretching signals your nervous system to relax your muscles, allowing for a deeper stretch.

The Origin of Ambition #5957

The word 'ambition' comes from a Latin term for when Roman political candidates would walk around to canvas for votes.

The Tired Brain Creativity Hack #2883

A tired mind wanders more, which can lead to surprising creative breakthroughs.