Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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NYC's Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) dumps old subway cars into the ocean to serve as artificial reef.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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In the U.S., more than 10% of lottery prizes go unclaimed!
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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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Linen can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture before it feels damp!
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