Saturday 18 January 2014

LITTLE UNKNOWN FACTS


1. Ernest Hemingway used to use a machine gun when fishing, to shoot sharks.

2. Eat tomatoes more often. Tomatoes provide lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from sun damage.

3. Closing one eye when turning the lights on or off helps your eyes adjust to the change in lighting.

4. Anxiety and panic disorders affect an estimated 2.4 million Americans.

5. A 20-minute nap at work/school can improve your overall alertness, boost your mood, and increase productivity.

6. Lighting kills about 58 people a year.

7. 40% of workers surveyed said their jobs are “very or extremely stressful.”

8. Too much stress literally causes the human brain to freeze and shut down temporarily.

9. A study found that men feel more emotional pain after a breakup than women do.

10. Approximately 80% of a child’s intelligence is acquired from the mother.

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