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The origin of the word 'courage'

The word 'courage' comes from the Latin word 'cor' which means heart.

The Power of Integrity

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Trivia: #64184

248 is the number of organs in the human body as traditionally depicted.

The Power of Gratitude

Expressing gratitude has been scientifically proven to improve mental health and overall well-being.

Trivia: #64477

14 is the maximum number of electrons that can fit in an f sublevel.

Trivia: #59315

172000 is tons of chocolate produced in Belgium in a year.

Cat Fact: #35640

A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance.

Useless Fact: #81159

More bullets were fired in `Starship Troopers` than any other movie ever made.

The Origin of the Word 'Legacy'

The word 'legacy' comes from the Latin word 'legatus', which means 'appointed as an ambassador'.

The Bystander Effect in Psychology

The bystander effect is a social phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a person in need when there are others present.

Trivia: #31513

72 is the number of languages spoken at the Tower of Babylon.

Ancient Egypt to Space Race

Cleopatra VII of Egypt lived closer in time to the first Moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Cat Fact: #31164

Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body

Trivia: #27500

242 is the rumored time for the release of Radiohead's pre-sale for their 2012 tour.

Blind people dream vividly

Blind people dream as vividly as sighted people, involving other senses such as touch, smell, and sound.

The world's first recorded service organization

The world's first recorded service organization is believed to be the Knights Hospitaller, founded in Jerusalem in the 11th century.

Fascinating Sacrifice Rituals

During the ancient Aztec civilization, human sacrifice was believed to appease the gods and ensure a good harvest.

Trivia: #65317

110 is the number also known as "eleventy", a term made famous by linguist and author J. R. R. Tolkien (Bilbo Baggins celebrates his eleventy-first birthday at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings) and derived from the Old English hund endleofantig.

Trivia: #86520

9801 is the dominant Japanese brand name of NEC's personal computers in the 1980s.

Useless Fact: #35271

Hot water is heavier than cold.

Trivia: #19835

198 is the number of places listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in Los Angeles.

The Happy Hormones

Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins are known as the 'happy hormones' that contribute to feelings of happiness and well-being.

The Loyalty of Dogs

Dogs are known for their loyalty to their owners because of their strong sense of pack mentality.

Useless Fact: #79245

The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law, which stated that you couldn`t beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.

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