The “cheerleader effect”, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is scientifically proven.
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Karl Pillemer, a professor, performed a study on thousands of elderly people and what advice they had about life. On happiness, there was a consensus: “the elders viewed happiness as a choice, not the result of how life treats you.”
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On average, a person will spend about five years eating during his or her lifetime.
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The most dangerous job in the United States is that of an Alaskan Crab Fisherman.
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Awarding people money for doing well in IQ tests causes them to score better, $10 increased people's score by an average of more than 20 IQ points. IQ tests don’t just measure intelligence - they also measure effort.
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A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day.
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