Approximately 4 to 5% of the U.S. population has one or more clinically significant phobias in a given year. Specific phobias occur in people of all ages. The average age of onset for social phobia is between 15 and 20 years of age, although it can often begin in childhood.
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Women who are romance novel readers are reported to make love 74% more often with their partners than women who do not read romance novels.
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Only 10-20% of the population can wiggle their ears and raise one eyebrow.
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Children's sense of smell is better than adults'.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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2,500 newborn babies will be dropped in the next month.
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On average, a person will spend about five years eating during his or her lifetime.
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About 2/3 of American men prefer boxers to briefs.
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