Research shows that swearing can reduce the perception of pain by up to 33%, providing a measurable analgesic effect.
Research shows that swearing can reduce the perception of pain by up to 33%, providing a measurable analgesic effect.
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In 1991, a man in Pennsylvania bought a painting for $4 at a flea market and discovered an original copy of the Declaration of Independence hidden behind it. He sold it at auction for $2.2 million.
In 1991, a man in Pennsylvania bought a painting for $4 at a flea market and discovered an original copy
Studies have shown that rats can dream – and often dream about their future goals. In the study, their dreams involved reaching food at the end of a pathway.
Studies have shown that rats can dream – and often dream about their future goals. In the study, their dreams
A study found that judges are more likely to make favorable rulings in criminal cases when the trial is early in the day or after breaks (like lunchtime). The likelihood of a favourable ruling drops from 65% to 0% as the day progresses.
A study found that judges are more likely to make favorable rulings in criminal cases when the trial is early
High-heeled shoes were originally designed for and worn by rich men. The trend began in 10th-century Persia and was claimed by women in the 18th century.
High-heeled shoes were originally designed for and worn by rich men. The trend began in 10th-century Persia and was claimed
The origins of artificial banana flavouring are disputed, but there is a rare type of banana that tastes very similar – the Gros Michel. It was popular in the 1950’s, but nearly went extinct.
The origins of artificial banana flavouring are disputed, but there is a rare type of banana that tastes very similar
There’s a jigsaw puzzle so difficult that it has remained unsolved for 17 years, with even AI struggling to solve it. It once offered a $2 million prize for completion, but that has since expired.
There’s a jigsaw puzzle so difficult that it has remained unsolved for 17 years, with even AI struggling to solve
A recent study found that people who don’t get 7–9 hours of sleep per night have a 29% higher risk of dying early.
A recent study found that people who don’t get 7–9 hours of sleep per night have a 29% higher risk
If a starfish is cut into pieces, each piece can survive and grow into a new starfish.
If a starfish is cut into pieces, each piece can survive and grow into a new starfish.
A recent study found that regularly eating citrus fruits can reduce depression risk by 22% by promoting gut bacteria that enhance mood-regulating neurotransmitters.
A recent study found that regularly eating citrus fruits can reduce depression risk by 22% by promoting gut bacteria that