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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More redheads are born in Scotland than in any other part of the world.
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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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Touching a teddy bear can make people feel less lonely.
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If Earth's life was compressed into 1 year, then humans would have been around for only 2 seconds.
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Women end up digesting most of the lipstick they apply.
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Malaysians protect their babies from disease by bathing them in beer.
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Over 50% of lottery players go back to work after winning the jackpot.
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