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Trivia: #14702

60 is the number of miles polar bears have been known to swim without a rest.

Trust can be influenced by accents

In a study on trust, it was found that people are more likely to trust those who have a similar accent to their own.

Trivia: #43128

137 is the average brain mass of a baboon in grams.

Bull Market Origins

The term 'bull market' is derived from the way a bull thrusts its horns upward, symbolizing a rising market.

Trivia: #44334

32 is the number of pages in the average comic book (not including the cover).

Trivia: #76329

32 is the percentage of employees in the USA who eat lunch and work at the same time.

Legacy of Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is considered one of the most famous speeches in American history.

Trivia: #51358

216 is the ISO's standard for paper sizes.

The origin of the word "legacy"

The word "legacy" comes from the Latin word "legare", meaning to bequeath or to appoint by a will.

The Power of Ambition

Having ambitious goals can lead to greater success and satisfaction in life.

Believe in Yourself

The first step to overcoming obstacles is believing in yourself.

Trivia: #33537

6909 is the number of estimate for the linguistic diversity of living human languages or dialects.

Youngest College Professor

The youngest college professor was a 19-month-old child in Belgium.

Trivia: #43284

100000 is the number of thunderstorms that occur in the USA every year, of which 10% are classified as severe.

Useless Fact: #14250

The value of Pi will be officially "rounded down" to 3.14 from 3.14159265359 on December 31, 1999.

Trivia: #52363

15 is the number of checkers each side has at the start of a backgammon game.

Mindfulness and Brain Changes

Mindfulness can lead to changes in the brain's gray matter, potentially enhancing areas related to learning and memory, emotional regulation, and perspective taking.

The Power of Trust

In a study, it was found that trusting others can lead to increased happiness and well-being.

The Science of Generosity

In a study, it was found that generous behavior can stimulate the reward center in the brain, leading to a 'helper's high.'

Trivia: #33306

3585 is the depth in metres of the deepest mine in the world, the East Rand mine.

Trivia: #37122

134 is the number of episodes of the TV series Xena Warrior Princess.

Cat Fact: #42378

There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds.

Trivia: #26826

5 is the number of basic tastes (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami).

Trivia: #11083

35 is the basic film gauge in mm most commonly used for both analog photography and motion pictures.