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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Babies that are breastfed are more likely to be slimmer as adults than those that are not breastfed.
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90% of people sit at their computer desk slouching, supporting their head with their left hand.
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People with blue eyes are better able to see in the dark.
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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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Most of the world's people must walk at least 3 hours to fetch water!
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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