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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In a year, the average person walks four miles to make his or her bed.
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2,500 newborn babies will be dropped in the next month.
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In Haiti, only 1 out of every 200 people own a car.
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Females learn to talk earlier, use sentences earlier, and learn to read more quickly than males.
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People in parts of Western China put salt in their tea instead of sugar.
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Only 10-20% of the population can wiggle their ears and raise one eyebrow.
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