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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The “cheerleader effect”, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is scientifically proven.
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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Indian housewives hold 11% of the World’s gold. That is more than the reserves of USA, IMF, Switzerland and Germany put together.
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Malaysians protect their babies from disease by bathing them in beer.
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The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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On average, a person will spend about five years eating during his or her lifetime.
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People with light eye colors (like blue, green or grey) have a higher alcohol tolerance.
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