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Trivia

161 is the the number of theatrical shorts of Tom and Jerry cartoons between 1940 and 1967.

Compassion's Secret Superpower

Practicing compassion can lower stress hormones and strengthen your immune system.

Your Brain on Generosity

Being generous releases 'feel-good' chemicals in your brain, creating a natural 'helper's high'.

The Royal History of Purple

The color purple was once so expensive that only royalty could afford it, which is why it's associated with luxury and power.

Nature's Ultimate Teamwork

By flying in a V-formation, a flock of geese can increase its flying range by 71% compared to a single bird.

Your Brain's Secret Negative Power

Your mind has a 'negativity bias', causing you to react more intensely to bad news than good news.

The Most Loyal Dog in History

The dog Hachikō faithfully waited at a train station for his deceased owner every day for over nine years.

The True Heart of Courage ❤️

The original meaning of courage was 'to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart'.

Crossing the Atlantic in Papyrus! #3633

In 1970, explorer Thor Heyerdahl proved ancient voyages were possible by sailing a papyrus boat across the Atlantic.

This Cat Was a Mayor for 20 Years!

A cat named Stubbs was the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 20 years, from 1997 until his death in 2017.

Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning

The pain of losing something is psychologically about twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining the exact same thing.

Your Brain on Mindfulness! #5606

Mindfulness can physically change your brain's structure, increasing gray matter in areas related to memory and emotion.

The True Origin of Integrity

The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin word 'integer,' which means 'whole' or 'complete,' implying a person of undivided character.

Your Brain Loves Hard Work

Working hard releases dopamine, the same 'feel-good' chemical you get from achieving a goal.

The Economics of Showing Off

Veblen goods are luxury items whose demand increases as their price goes up, defying standard economic theory.

The True Meaning of Charity #135

The word 'charity' originates from the Latin word 'caritas', which means generous love.

It's Never Too Late to Start

Colonel Sanders started KFC at age 65 with his first social security check.

Humans: The Ultimate Endurance Predator

Early humans practiced 'persistence hunting', literally out-enduring and running their prey to the point of exhaustion.

This Habit Literally Grows Your Brain

Mindfulness practice can physically change your brain, increasing grey matter in areas related to learning and memory.

Trivia

186 is the atomic number of an element temporarily called Unocthexium.

The Divine Origin of Enthusiasm

The word 'enthusiasm' comes from the Greek 'entheos,' meaning 'possessed by a god' or 'the god within'.

This Challenge Changed Lives!

The viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' raised over $115 million for ALS research in just 8 weeks.

Your Brain Flips Your Vision

Your eyes send upside-down images to your brain, which your brain then flips right-side up.

The True Meaning of Passion

The word 'passion' originates from the Latin word 'pati,' which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.