The Science of Generosity
Research shows that generosity activates the brain's reward system, giving us a 'helper's high' similar to a 'runner's high.'
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Research shows that generosity activates the brain's reward system, giving us a 'helper's high' similar to a 'runner's high.'
106000000000 is the number of homo sapiens that have lived since speciation.
In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.
Love is scientifically proven to have a calming effect on the brain.
The word 'challenge' comes from the Latin word 'calumnia', meaning 'accusation' or 'lawsuit'.
The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the Proailurus, which means “first cat” in Greek. The group of animals that pet cats belong to emerged around 12 million years ago.
A Boeing 747`s wingspan is longer than the Wright brother`s first flight.
The world's oldest known religious site is at Goebekli Tepe in Turkey, dating back to around 9600 BCE.
Weatherman Willard Scott was the first original Ronald McDonald.
The right to freedom of speech is protected under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Abraham Lincoln is the only US president to have a patent.
Lady Justice is often depicted wearing a blindfold to symbolize impartiality and fairness in the legal system.
Female felines are \superfecund
88 is a standard length of playing cards in mm.
In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief.
The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn.
J.K. Rowling wrote the first draft of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by hand.
People with high integrity are more likely to be trusted by others.
Acceptance is the key to inner peace.
The word Pennsylvania is misspelled on the Liberty Bell.
Laughing releases endorphins in the brain, which are known as 'feel-good' hormones, promoting a sense of joy and well-being.
The Ancient Greeks considered wisdom to be the highest virtue.
Your mind can generate up to 60,000 thoughts per day.
Nearly 80% of all animals on earth have six legs.
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