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African wild dogs use a sneeze-based voting system — the more sneezes during a pack meeting, the higher the chance the group agrees to go hunting.

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Your brain is only 2% of your body mass but burns around 20% of your daily calories. The expensive-tissue hypothesis suggests increased complexity of the human brain has increased its energy requirements.

In 2019, Microsoft trialled a four-day workweek in Japan. It boosted productivity by nearly 40%, reduced electricity use by 23%, and decreased paper usage by 59%, while 92% of employees enjoyed the experience

A recent study found that frequent video gamers (playing over 5 hours per week) exhibited cognitive performance comparable to individuals 13.7 years younger, with improvements noted in memory, attention, and reasoning.

Yawning is contagious - even just reading the word 'yawn' can trigger one. Recently, researchers discovered that some animals, like dogs and chimpanzees, can also catch yawns from humans.

'Hara hachi bun me' is a Japanese practice of eating until you're 80% full. Evidence suggests that following this habit can lead to a lower body mass index and increased longevity. The world’s oldest man adhered to this diet.

Research shows that cycling and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) consistently improve memory, attention, information processing, and other cognitive functions.

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