Trivia: #82459
188 is the rank of Tonga in world population.
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Useless Fact: #47592
The only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable.
The Power of Ambition
Ambition is the first step towards success.
The Chemistry of Love
Studies have shown that when you are in love, your brain releases the same cocktail of neurotransmitters as when you are on drugs like cocaine or amphetamines.
Trivia: #55149
614 is the number of Commandments, according to Rabbi Fackenheimin, that should be in Judaism, vs. the traditional 613.
Trivia: #83275
42 is the number of spots (or pips, circular patches or pits) on a pair of standard six-sided dice.
Cat Fact: #40908
A sexually-active feral tom-cat \owns\" an area of about three square miles and \""sprays\"" to mark his territory with strong smelling urine."""
Trivia: #94024
4 is the number of nucleobase types in DNA and RNA – adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine (uracil in RNA).
The origin of the word 'legacy'
The word 'legacy' comes from the Latin word 'legatus', meaning appointed or delegated.
Useless Fact: #12433
Between 25% and 33% of the population sneeze when exposed to light.
Useless Fact: #39840
All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20, a national pot-smokers hour.
Amazing teamwork in ant colonies
Ants are excellent examples of teamwork in nature, as they work together selflessly for the good of the colony.
Useless Fact: #44175
The letters KGB stand for Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti.
The Law of Jante
In Sweden, equality is so important that they have a word for it: 'Jantelagen', which means 'the law of Jante' and emphasizes community over individual success.
Ancient Greek Education
In ancient Greece, only the wealthy received formal education while slaves and women were excluded.
The Power of Authenticity
Real authenticity is embracing your true self without fear of judgment or rejection.
Trivia: #68416
9 is the number of innings in a regulation, non-tied game of baseball.
Origin of the word 'service'
The word 'service' comes from the Latin 'servitium', meaning 'slavery' or 'bondage'.
The origin of the word 'authenticity'
The word 'authenticity' comes from the Greek word 'authentikos' which means 'original, genuine, principal'.
The Power of Gratitude
Expressing gratitude can improve physical health by reducing symptoms of illness and improving overall well-being.
Trivia: #63699
65 is the traditional age for retirement in the United Kingdom, Germany and other countries.
Cat Fact: #15251
People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better.
Trivia: #89355
145 is the atomic number of Unquadpentium.
Useless Fact: #70114
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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