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Useless Fact: #56207

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.  

Trivia: #14205

123 is the telephone number of the speaking clock for the correct time in the United Kingdom.

The Power of Optimism

Optimism can lead to a longer life as it has been linked to lower levels of inflammation and healthier aging.

Trivia: #51228

147 is the final score of the losing team in the NBA game in which Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points.

The psychology behind productivity

People are more productive when they are given a more challenging task rather than an easier one.

World's Largest Musical Instrument

The world's largest musical instrument is the organ in Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.

The Power of Empathy

Empathy can be developed and strengthened through practice and exercises.

Mind-Blowing Fact About Vision

The human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colors.

Fascinating Fact: Triple Double Letters

The word 'bookkeeper' (and its variant 'bookkeeping') is the only unhyphenated English word with three consecutive double letters.

The Power of Integrity

Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy.

Trivia: #70323

113 is the port number of the IDENT Internet protocol that helps identify the user of a particular TCP connection.

Amazing Self-Healing Abilities

The human body has an incredible ability to heal itself.

Useless Fact: #43673

Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.

Cat Fact: #95301

Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can.

Cat Fact: #81926

Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats.

Useless Fact: #84755

It takes about 142.18 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie pop.

Useless Fact: #58548

The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929; `7` was selected after the original 7-ounce containers and `UP` for the direction of the bubbles.

Mind-blowing Flexibility Fact

The most flexible person in the world can rotate their head 180 degrees.

Useless Fact: #49061

Fictional/horror writer Stephen King sleeps with a nearby light on to calm his fear of the dark. 

The Christmas Truce of 1914

During World War I, on December 25, 1914, soldiers from both sides of the conflict called a temporary truce and came together to celebrate Christmas.

Useless Fact: #21902

Elephants are the only animals that can`t jump.

Useless Fact: #20142

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

The Joy of Giving

People who give to others are generally happier and feel more fulfilled in life.

Useless Fact: #20221

The site with the highest number of women visitors between the age of 35 and 44 years old: Alka-Seltzer.com

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