‘Old people smell’ is actually caused by a chemical, 2-nonenal, that old people secrete through their skin
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Senegalese women spend an average of 17.5 hours a week just collecting water.
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Most of the world's people must walk at least 3 hours to fetch water!
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Awarding people money for doing well in IQ tests causes them to score better, $10 increased people's score by an average of more than 20 IQ points. IQ tests don’t just measure intelligence - they also measure effort.
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The average American eats at McDonalds more than 1,800 times in their life.
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A study had men report their own penis size, and the average was found to be 6.1-6.5 inches. A subsequent clinical study actually measured penises, and found the average size to be 5.1-5.7 inches.
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The “cheerleader effect”, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is scientifically proven.
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The average woman uses her height in lipstick every 5 years.
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