Saturday, September 5, 2015

Did you know?

 
Below are 25 outstanding facts i know most people don't have any idea about

  1. Obesity is contagious; you’re more likely to be overweight if you have a lot of overweight friends.
  2. Silent reading is actually a recent phenomenon. Only the most skilled readers of the middle ages could read silently.
  3. Farts smell worse in the shower because our nose works better in high heat and humidity.You share your birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world.
  4. 20 minute naps can help improve your metabolism and actual sleep quality during the night.
  5. People who sleep less tend to crave junk food. People who oversleep tend to crave more sleep
  6. If you get stuck in riptide, remain calm and swim parallel to shore. Swimming to the shore will just tire you out faster
  7. Having negative friends is linked to depression, low self esteem, insomnia and anxiety. Positive friends promote overall good health.
  8. Sleep is often used to temporarily help distract the mind from a stressful life. Sleep enhances emotional strength.
  9. 95% of people have dropped their phones on their face while texting in bed.
  10. The human brain isn’t fully functional for learning until after 10 AM, science has proved that schools begin way too early.
  11. Your brain is constantly rewriting and editing your memories.
  12. Stretch for 5 minutes before going to bed. Your muscles will be more relaxed and it’ll be easier to find a comfortable position to sleep in.
  13. Physical touch makes you healthier. Studies show that massages, hugs, and hand-holding reduces stress and boosts the immune system.
  14. Listening to music while working creates a positive mood and makes you more productive.
  15. When downloading a PDF, if it ends with .exe, delete it. It's a virus.
  16. According to some old myths; when you are born, you're crying from your death in your past life
  17. Bad handwriting? Keep this in mind: more intelligent people tend to think faster, and as a result their handwriting is more sloppy.
  18. Cellphone radiation causes insomnia, if you use your cellphone before bed you will sleep less.
  19. Hugging or holding hands with someone special can instantly reduce stress.
  20.  Grizzly bears have a bite-force of over 8,000,000 pascals, enough to crush a bowling ball.
  21.  Remove negative people from your life. The people you spend time with influence your attitude, thoughts and success more than you think
  22.  "Hakuna Matata" the term used in Disney movie Lion King is actually a Swahili phrase which means “there are no worries”.
  23.  10-15 minutes of jump roping can burn over 200 calories. This makes jump roping one of the best and efficient forms of cardio.
  24.  A sleeping human brain can still understand the words being spoken around it.
  25.  Have a stomach ache? Lay on your left side and rub your stomach in clockwise circles. It'll help!
Now you know it ;)

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