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School Starts on Your Birthday?! ????????????

In the Netherlands, children start school on their 4th birthday, meaning new students can join the class any day of the year.

This chore can extend your life #3402

Taking responsibility for a houseplant has been scientifically shown to improve mental health and increase longevity.

The World's Greatest Adventurer?

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the only person to have crossed both polar ice caps and also climbed Mount Everest.

Is Brand Loyalty Real Love? #2430

Strong brand loyalty can activate the same areas of the brain that are associated with love and personal relationships.

The 200-Hour Friendship Rule

It takes roughly 200 hours of time together to turn a casual acquaintance into a close friend.

This School Has 55,000 Students! ????

The world's largest school is the City Montessori School in India, with over 55,000 students.

The Last Thing in Pandora's Box

In the myth of Pandora's Box, after all the evils were released into the world, the only thing remaining inside was hope.

The Dark Origin of Passion

The word 'passion' comes from the Latin word 'patior,' which means to suffer or endure.

First Country for Women's Vote

In 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote in national elections.

World's Clearest Lake Revealed

The world's clearest freshwater is New Zealand's Blue Lake, where visibility can reach up to 80 meters (262 feet).

Your Friends Are Your Superpower #674

Having strong friendships can impact your longevity as much as quitting smoking.

The 99% Secret to Genius #8495

Thomas Edison famously stated that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

The Paradox of Identity

The Ship of Theseus paradox asks if an object, after having all its parts replaced, is still the same object.

Your Smile Can Trick Your Brain #5941

Even a forced smile can trick your brain into a better mood by releasing mood-boosting endorphins.

A Useless Fact

Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.

Diversity is Profitable? ???? #1120

Racially and ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to have financial returns above their industry medians.

This Flower Cost More Than a House! #9572

In the 1630s, a single tulip bulb in Holland could cost more than an entire house during 'Tulip Mania'.

The Surprising Side Effect of Kindness

Witnessing an act of kindness produces oxytocin, which can lower blood pressure and improve overall heart-health.

The 20-Second Self-Care Hack

A 20-second hug releases oxytocin, a hormone that can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

The Real Secret to Success Isn't IQ

Studies show 'grit' – passion and perseverance for long-term goals – is a better predictor of success than IQ.

This Famous Toy Was a Mistake

The Slinky was accidentally invented when a naval engineer dropped a tension spring he was working on.

This shrinks your brain's fear center

Just 8 weeks of mindfulness practice can physically shrink the amygdala, the brain's fear center.

This Pig Was Executed For Murder!

In 1386, a pig was put on trial in France and publicly executed for the murder of a child.

The Secret of Being Double-Jointed

Being 'double-jointed' doesn't mean you have extra joints, just more elastic ligaments.