There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Intelligent men tend to be more sexually faithful.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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Crows living in some urban areas drop nuts into traffic to let the passing cars crush them, then they wait for the red lights to stop the traffic so they can grab and eat it.
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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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People who are more likeable and attractive are generally perceived as more intelligent. This is called the “Halo Effect.”
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