Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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In 2005, 25 percent of Americans over the age of 50 played video games, an increase from nine percent in 1999.
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Babies cry but they don't produce tears until one to three months after birth.
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One million Americans, about 3,000 each day, take up smoking each year. Most of them are children.
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A chance of a woman having twins is increased after the age of 35. About 1 in 27 women will give birth to twins after this age. After 50 the chances of having twins is 1 in 9.
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In the presence of attractive women, men find running easier, take more risks, donate more money, consume more calories, and talk more.
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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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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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