The brain benefits of meditation
Meditation can increase the gray matter in the brain, which is linked to improved memory, decision making, and emotional regulation.
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The fundamental units of measurement in the International System of Units
In the International System of Units (SI), the kilogram, meter, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, and candela are considered base units with equal importance.
Love Fact: Heart Sync
When you fall in love, your heart beats faster and can sync up with the other person's heart.
Oldest University in Morocco
The world's oldest university is in Morocco, founded by a Muslim woman in 859 AD.
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182 is the carat of the Star of Bombay cabochon-cut star sapphire originating from Sri Lanka.
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198 is the rank of Best of Little Walter (1964) by Little Walter on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Switzerland's Direct Democracy
In Switzerland, any citizen can challenge a law passed by the parliament if they gather 50,000 signatures against it, leading to a nationwide referendum.
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127 is the highest signed 8 bit integer.
Benefits of Pessimism
Pessimism can actually be beneficial in certain situations as it helps people prepare for potential challenges and come up with contingency plans.
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169 is the height in feet of The Oak Island Lighthouse on Oak Island, North Carolina.
The youngest person to become a U.S. President was Theodore Roosevelt
The youngest person to become a U.S. President was Theodore Roosevelt.
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191 is the atomic number of an element temporarily called Unennunium.
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104 is the atomic number of rutherfordium.
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In The Empire Strikes Back there is a potato hidden in the asteroid field
The Power of Self-Discipline
Self-discipline is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
Cat Fact: #24452
Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter).
Anxiety and Intelligence
People with anxiety often have a higher IQ on average than those without anxiety.
#808 - The Origin of the Word 'Sacrifice'
The word 'sacrifice' comes from the Latin words 'sacra' (sacred) and 'facere' (to make), meaning 'to make sacred'
Fact about trust
Men are more likely to trust a woman with long hair compared to a woman with short hair.
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187 is the number of the California Penal Code section describing murder.
Incredible Human Jaw Strength
The human jaw is so strong that it can close with a force that can generate up to 200 pounds of force on the molars.
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41 is the number of members in the U.S. Senate needed to defeat a cloture vote and sustain a filibuster indefinitely.
The Power of Hope
Having hope can lead to positive outcomes and improved mental health.
World Record Deadlift: 501kg
The world record for the most weight deadlifted is 501kg (1104.52lbs) held by Hafthor Bjornsson.
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