Random Intelligence Facts

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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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    MI6 Al-Qaeda Hack
    MI6 Al-Qaeda Hack
    In June, 2010, MI6 hacked an Al-Qaeda website and replaced instructions on how to make a bomb with a cupcake recipe.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    People who are more likeable and attractive are generally perceived as more intelligent. This is called the “Halo Effect.”
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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 world's smartest pig, owned by a mathematics teacher in Madison, WI, memorized the multiplication tables up to 12.
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    The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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    Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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