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Trivia: #22595

73 is the length of the Arecibo message sent to space in search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Useless Fact: #63872

It has been estimated that humans use only 10% of their brain.

Interesting Fact about Burning Calories

Banging your head against a wall for one hour burns 150 calories.

Cat Fact: #59354

The cat's clavicle, or collarbone, does not connect with other bones but is buried in the muscles of the shoulder region. This lack of a functioning collarbone allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head.

Trivia: #32883

188 is the range measured in miles of a fully charged electric battery-powered Lightning GT sports car.

Cat Fact: #28463

Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy and healthy - some cats will purr loudly when they are terrified or in pain.

Origin of the word 'charity'

The word 'charity' comes from the Latin word 'caritas' which means 'love' in English.

Cat Fact: #25492

70% of your cat's life is spent asleep.

The Power of Empathy

Empathy can lead to increased helping behavior and more positive social interactions.

Unity: Released in 2005

Unity game engine was first released in 2005 by Unity Technologies.

Jaw muscles are among the strongest in the body

The jaw muscles are one of the strongest muscles in the human body.

Useless Fact: #74270

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

Cat Fact: #28691

Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run.

Trivia: #64380

43687 is the number of toilet related accidents in the United States in 1996.

Trivia: #24045

5 is the number of Justices on the Supreme Court of the United States necessary to render a majority decision.

The Secret to Success

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.

Origin of Resilience

The term 'resilience' comes from the Latin word 'resiliens' which means 'springing back'.

The Power of Community

Humans are hardwired for connection and community.

Cat Fact: #71294

Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points.

Thomas Edison's Persistence

Thomas Edison conducted 1,000 failed experiments before inventing the light bulb.

Building Resilience: Practice and Mindfulness

Resilience can be strengthened through practice and mindfulness.

Useless Fact: #99214

Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.

Useless Fact: #81973

Larry Lewis ran the 100-yard dash in 17.8 seconds in 1969, thereby setting a new world`s record for runners in the 100-years-or-older class. He was 101.

Useless Fact: #82968

Some individuals express concern sharing their soap, rightly so, considering 75% of all people wash from top to bottom.

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