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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Only 10-20% of the population can wiggle their ears and raise one eyebrow.
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Roughly a quarter of the world's people live in China.
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People who are more likeable and attractive are generally perceived as more intelligent. This is called the “Halo Effect.”
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More redheads are born in Scotland than in any other part of the world.
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Most people smile when they are frustrated, according to a study.
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During an average lifetime, a man will spend 3,350 hours removing 8.4 meters of stubble.
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