People who talk to their pets and name their cars also tend to be more intelligent, according to a study from the University of Chicago

This is called ‘anthropomorphizing’

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Turtles can breathe through their butts.

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Your brain replays some of your memories while you sleep to consolidate them and store them long-term.

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Pounds is abbreviated as "LBs" because it's derived from the Latin words "LiBra Pondo"

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Constantly watching or listening to the news can lead to stress, anxiety depression and disrupted sleep.

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The oxytocin released when you cuddle with a loved one can relieve pain, boost your immune system and reduce social anxiety.

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Your face turns red when you're angry because your heart is beating faster to send more blood to your muscles, preparing you for a fight.

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"Born a bit tired" — A late 19th-century expression used to describe someone who was habitually lazy. 🛌

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When glass breaks, it cracks faster than 3,000mph. A camera has to shoot at 1,000,000th of a second to catch it.

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When having a conversation in a group, try to make eye contact with everybody who is listening. Though someone might not be speaking up, this will help them feel like they're part of the conversation.

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The top six food that makes you fart are beans, corn, cabbage, bell peppers, cauliflower and milk!


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Anxiety disengages the prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain that plays an important role in flexible decision making, according to scientists at the University of Pittsburgh

Anxious people are likely to make more mistakes, which, unfortunately, may increase anxiety

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Did you know, when you can't sleep on your first night in a new place, your brain is trying to protect you. Many animals sleep with only half their brain, while the other half stays alert to possible dangers. It's called the 'first night effect' in humans, because our bodies put us in strange, half-asleep/half-awake state the first time we sleep in unfamiliar environment.

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