In Korea, a child’s first birthday is the most important. In one part of the celebration, several items are placed on a table. The one that the baby picks up first is said to predict their future.
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Blonde hair is not exclusive to Europeans. Melanesians of the south Pacific evolved a different gene for blonde hair.
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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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Most of us have microscopic, worm like mites named Demodex that live in our eyelashes and have claws and a mouth.
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90% of people sit at their computer desk slouching, supporting their head with their left hand.
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In 2002, Kenyan Maasai tribespeople donated 14 cows to the US to help with the aftermath of 9/11.
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76% of Americans celebrate New Year's Eve in groups of less than 20.
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The world's tallest man reached 8 feet 11 inches at 21.
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