People & Mind

The human brain has an estimated storage capacity of 2.5 petabytes—enough to hold 3 million hours of television.

When you look at someone you love, your pupils dilate. Surprisingly, they also dilate when you look at someone you hate — both emotions trigger the same arousal response.

The average sexual encounter burns about 100 calories, roughly equivalent to walking for 20 minutes.

Cherophobia is the fear of happiness — sufferers actively avoid joyful experiences because they believe something bad will follow.

Most people instinctively close their eyes while kissing, but a significant minority prefer to keep them open. Scientists believe eye closure helps the brain focus on tactile sensations by reducing visual distractions.

If you mouth the word "colorful" to someone, it looks like you are saying "I love you".

Outside of the bedroom, the most common place for adults in the U.S. to have sex is the car.

According to a survey by the American Animal Hospital Association, one in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone or left messages on an answering machine for them.

Research shows that women with higher levels of education are significantly more likely to report enjoying both giving and receiving oral sex compared to those with less education.

One in three male motorists picks their nose while driving.

In surveys about fears and phobias, more people report being afraid of spiders than death.

Monday has the highest suicide rate of any day of the week, according to a global study of 1.7 million deaths.

While many animals produce tears for lubrication and protection, humans are unique in shedding tears in response to emotions such as sadness, joy, or frustration.

Regular sexual activity can improve skin appearance by boosting blood circulation and triggering the release of hormones like estrogen, which helps maintain collagen production.

The human brain contains roughly 86 billion neurons connected by approximately 100 trillion synaptic connections—far more connections than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

Each day, approximately 100 million acts of sexual intercourse take place around the world.

Most people believe that the quality of a first kiss is a reliable indicator of how the rest of a romantic relationship will unfold.

According to some estimates, Americans are sitting on $30 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards.

The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files and other items.

The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70.