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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95% of people feel uncomfortable when the TV volume is an odd number.
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Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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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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Eskimos don't gamble.
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A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day.
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A man is more likely to get a woman's phone number if he is accompanied by a dog.
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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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