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The Future: More Plastic Than Fish by 2050

By 2050, it is estimated that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.

The Power of Self-Control

Studies show that self-control is like a muscle that can be strengthened through practice.

Trivia: #33962

496 is what the dimension of the gauge group must be for a superstring theory to make sense.

The concept of teamwork dates back to ancient times

Ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks recognized the power of working together towards a common goal.

Useless Fact: #88135

The pop you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually a bubble of gas burning.

Useless Fact: #73572

The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. No one in Greece has memorized all 158 verses.  

Trivia: #30282

6800 is the approximate number of languages in the world.

Trivia: #29948

156 is the number of years that Hong Kong was under British colony rule.

Cat Fact: #91202

Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.

Action movies can increase calorie intake

A study found that people who watched action movies had a higher calorie intake during and after the movie compared to those watching other genres.

Fascinating Venus Fact

A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.

Fascinating fact about selflessness

Selflessness activates the brain's pleasure centers in a similar way to food or sex.

Abraham Lincoln - Skilled Wrestler

Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished wrestler and only lost one out of approximately 300 matches.

Most Goals Scored in a Football Match

The world record for the most goals scored in a single professional football match is 16, set by Stephan Stanis of Racing Club de Lens in December 1942.

Useless Fact: #12404

The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terabytes.

Cat Fact: #70640

Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain.

Laughter is Contagious

Laughter is contagious and can help spread joy to others around you.

Fact #4654: Swimming works out all major muscles.

Swimming works out all of the body's major muscles.

The Power of Hope

Hope is associated with positive outcomes such as better physical health and greater resilience.

The Power of Friendship

Having strong friendships can increase your lifespan.

Shortest War in History

The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.

Cat Fact: #99311

Of all the species of cats, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All species of wild cats hold their tail horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.

Trivia: #62543

16 is the minimum age for getting an adult job in most states and provinces across the globe.

The Power of Humility

Humility is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

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