The Navy's Simple Secret
The design principle 'KISS' (Keep It Simple, Stupid) was first used by the U.S. Navy in 1960.
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Your Brain on Kindness #7621
Being kind releases serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which is often called the 'happiness trifecta'.
The Secret Season for Growth Spurts
Children grow faster in the spring than during any other season of the year.
A Useless Fact
Sharon Stone was the first Star Search spokes model.
A Useless Fact
If you put a drop of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death.
Oldest University's Secret? #9508
The world's oldest university, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, was founded by a woman in 859 AD.
The Planet With Year-Long Days
A day on Venus is longer than its year.
A Useless Fact
The strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue. (the heart is not a muscle)
Fake a Smile to Be Happy! #3995
Forcing yourself to smile, even when you don't feel like it, can trick your brain into feeling happier.
The True Meaning of Integrity
The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin word 'integer', meaning 'whole' or 'complete'.
Don't Stretch Before Lifting!
Stretching before a workout can temporarily decrease muscle strength and power.
A Useless Fact
Hawaii is the only coffee producing state.
This Man Ran For 3 Days Non-Stop! #5885
Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes once ran 350 miles (563 km) in over 80 hours without any sleep.
The Sun's Insane Power Output
In just one hour, the sun sends more energy to Earth than humanity uses in an entire year.
Is It Still The Same Ship?
The Ship of Theseus paradox questions if an object remains the same after all its parts have been replaced.
A Useless Fact
More than 90% of the Nicaraguan people are Roman Catholic.
The Surprising Upside of Crying
Crying from sorrow releases your body's natural painkillers and feel-good hormones like endorphins.
A Useless Fact
Coca-Cola contained Coca (whose active ingredient is cocaine) from 1885 to 1903.
The True Meaning of Integrity
The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin 'integer,' meaning 'whole' or 'complete.'
A Useless Fact
Americans on the average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
#9817 The Laughter Recovery Hack
Laughing releases endorphins, your body's natural painkillers, which can help speed up physical and mental recovery.
The Strange Joy of Sad Songs
Listening to sad music can actually evoke positive emotions and provide comfort.
The UK's Suspicious Salmon Law
Under the UK's Salmon Act of 1986, it is illegal to handle a salmon in 'suspicious circumstances'.
The Loneliest Crime in Switzerland
In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig because they are social animals and get lonely.
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