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Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 9:48am On Dec 30, 2013
I stumbled on this online and just thought I should share it:

Did you know:

==> Former President George W. Bush was once a cheerleader. (A male cheerleadersmiley)

==> Completely avoiding unnecessary arguments adds at least 10 to 20 years to your life expectancy, reducing stress by 96%. (Good advice for nairalanders)

==> Mosquitoes have killed more humans than all the wars in history. shocked

==> Elephants sleep standing up during non-REM sleep, but lie down for REM sleep. (REM = rapid eye movement)

==> High school students today have the same anxiety levels as insane asylum mental patients during the 1950’s. (hmmmm)

==> Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt.

==> The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the harder it becomes to actually fall asleep. (Truesad)

==> Psychology says, people who hide their feelings usually care the most. (They can form...its vexing)

==> Not arguing at all in a relationship represents a lack of interest. People who care about one another tend to argue now and again. smiley

==> You know that tingly little feeling you get when you fall for someone? That’s common sense leaving your body. cheesy

==> Memories can be strong enough to invoke the exact emotions a person felt when the experience originally happened.

==> Three common date blunders include talking about yourself too much, revealing too much about your ex, and being too excited.

==> Women are more attracted to men who pay attention, someone who remembers details about them without having to be reminded.

==> When someone you know appears in your dreams, that person most likely thought about you before falling asleep.

==> Up until 1884, in the U.S., women could be sent to prison for denying a husband s.ex. shocked

==> During s.ex, the breas.ts enlarge by about 25%, and nip.ple height increases by half an inch

==> You will know song lyrics after one time hearing them. You won't know the answers on a test you studied hours for. grin

==> During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill two home-sized swimming pools. shockedshocked

==> Marijuana is illegal but has never caused any deaths from usage. Cigarettes kills millions and they are legal and can be purchased anywhere.

==> Being called "Baby" has a positive effect on the female brain, causing instant emotional stress relief. cheesy

==> Your subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than your conscious mind.


See more from source:

www.factualfacts.com

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Nobody: 9:50am On Dec 30, 2013
Cool facts.

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by taiocol: 9:53am On Dec 30, 2013
^^ smh
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 10:00am On Dec 30, 2013
oluswaggz: Cool facts.

thankssmiley

taiocol: ^^ smh

there is freedom of expression afterallcheesy
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by beejayphako(m): 10:15am On Dec 30, 2013
Cool buh funny

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by PrinceAdepoju(m): 10:23am On Dec 30, 2013
wow, nice1 Sis. . .
besides, can we add ours?
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 10:28am On Dec 30, 2013
PrinceAdepoju: wow, nice1 Sis. . .
besides, can we add ours?

why not?
Go onsmiley
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by nekaa(f): 10:28am On Dec 30, 2013
lol... nice one especially " You know that tingly little feeling you get when you fall for someone? That’s common sense leaving your body. cheesy"

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Andyblaze: 10:39am On Dec 30, 2013
When you Fart in quick succession, A lion gives birth in Kenya angry angry
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 10:42am On Dec 30, 2013
Andyblaze: When you Fart in quick succession, A lion gives birth in Kenya angry angry

what?shocked

lwtmbgringrin
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 10:46am On Dec 30, 2013
Andyblaze: When you Fart in quick succession, A lion gives birth in Kenya angry angry

Most Pathetic fact ever!

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Luka316(m): 10:58am On Dec 30, 2013
hmmmn, interesting and funny
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Mickheal(m): 11:03am On Dec 30, 2013
Na real fact.. Nice 1
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 11:54am On Dec 30, 2013
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==> A survey found one in five women have ended a relationship because their significant other was too busy playing video games.

==> Apple has more operating cash than the U.S. Treasury.

==> 1 text, 1 song, 1 mistake, 1 lie, 1 word, 1 truth, and 1 person could change your mood in 1 second.

==> Women who gossip are more likely to live longer - Gossiping releases progesterone, which helps relieve stress and makes you feel good. grin

==> Research suggests that pretending not to miss someone actually tricks our mind into focusing on and missing them more.

==> People are not mirrors. They see you completely differently than the way you see yourself.

==> A survey of men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for the majority of Indian men. gringrin

==> The person on your mind while you're unable to sleep is usually responsible for your happiness, pain or both.

==> School doesn't test your intelligence, it tests your memory.

==> The average amount of time a woman can keep a secret is 47 hours and 15 minutes. cheesy

==> Pretending you don’t have feelings of anger, sadness, or loneliness can literally destroy you mentally.

==> Kissing someone is more sanitary than shaking hands, if you want to avoid a cold. shockedcheesy

==> Simon Cowell was arrested at age 12 for hijacking a bus with a toy gun.

==> Google was originally called BackRub.

==> People who were born blind have dreams just as vivid as those who can see - However, their dreams consist of taste, smell sound and touch.

==> For one moment in time, you were the youngest person in the world. smiley

==> Saying “pineapple” to someone as they are about to sneeze can cause them to “forget” about sneezing. shockedshocked (Adonbilivit)

==> When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and he dies

==> In a 2008 survey, 58% of British teens thought Sherlock Holmes was a real man, while 20% thought Winston Churchill was not. grin

==> Birds don't understand glass. It's estimated that a billion birds die each year from crashes into glass sad

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by dammygoody(m): 12:59pm On Dec 30, 2013
Nice one sis..these facts are way too funny....I must admit I didn't know most of them,though............

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 1:06pm On Dec 30, 2013


==> Birds don't understand glass. It's estimated that a billion birds die each year from crashes into glass sad

I'm a living witness of this, happened this morning. Poor little cute bird!

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by taiocol: 1:50pm On Dec 30, 2013
op u got wack facts. tongue grin
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Abbey2sam(m): 3:47pm On Dec 30, 2013
Nice on @op

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 6:05pm On Dec 30, 2013
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Here's more, but it seems the website added some inspirational quotes this time. I added them shaaa, enjoywink


==> Eating a banana for breakfast can help you feel less groggy in the morning. Bananas also help maintain focus cool

==> Nomophobia is the fear of being without your cellphone or losing your signal. lipsrsealed

==> One of the hardest tasks for the human mind is convincing yourself that you no longer care.

==> People who swear a lot are more honest, upfront, and loyal with their friends and family! undecided

==> Halloween is a $7 billion industry - the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.

==> Marijuana can aid in slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

==> Clinomania is the excessive desire to stay in bed all day. cheesy

==> About 40% of all brides actually marry the first man they fell in love with. smileycool

==> Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world, there is a duck watching you (Ehn? undecided)

==> Psychology says, sometimes being in love causes a person to feel as if they're waiting for something that will never happen. (sighs)

==> Enjoy life today, because yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is never promised.

==> Psychology says, depression is often the result of over thinking, our minds create problems that initially didn't exist.

==> People will hate you, rate you, break you, and shake you. How strong you stand is what makes you.

==> If you ever pee in your dream that means you are peeing on your bed.

==> The world's most pierced man has 453 piercings - 278 of them are on his p.enis and testicles. (ewwww, gross angry)

==> There are 7 billion people in the world. If you met each person for 1 second, it would take 32 years to meet everyone.

==> One day, you’ll just be a memory to some people. Do your best to be a good one. smiley

==> HP Printer black ink is more expensive than blood. shocked

==> Psychology says - staying quiet doesn’t mean you've got nothing to say. It means you don’t think they're ready to hear your thoughts.

==> A "Panther" isn't a real animal. It's actually a term used to describe black cougars, jaguars and leopards.

==> We pretend to forget.

==> Over thinking is a special form of fear. This fear becomes worse when adding anticipation, memory, imagination, and emotion together.

==> Couples who spend at least 10 minutes a day laughing together are more likely to have a stronger relationship. cheesy cool

==> 82% of people believe in an afterlife. (I do cool)

==> You can't snore and dream at the same time. (Wow)

==> If you are killing yourself in a dream then you are going to die for real. grin

==> Ancient legends believed that when a loved one or friend appears in your dreams, it's because that person misses you.

==> Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy now doesn't mean you aren't headed for sunshine.

==> Lebron James makes about $7,700 per shot during each basketball game

==> Left-handers die 3 years earlier than right-handed people. shocked

==> Forgive others. Not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.

==> Ironically, the people who ignore you now will somehow need you later. wink

==> Everyday, Americans collectively buy 5 million products that are related to Mickey Mouse. undecided

==> The worst pain is when you smile, just to keep the tears from falling, and sleep, just so you don't have to think about it.

==> Analysis paralysis is when someone analyzes the effects of a potential decision to the point where they don't make it.

==> Video games are more effective at battling depression than counseling is. (I'm sure the guys would love thissmiley)

==> Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to watch TV for 3 hours.

==> A person who seems jealous or clingy is actually someone who cares the most.

==> Psychology says, sometimes silence is the most powerful scream and indication of something being terribly wrong.

==> The more you care, the more you OVER think. The more you think, the harder it is to fall asleep.

==> Only 8% of the world's currency exists as physical cash, the rest is electronic.

==> Psychology says, you can't find true happiness if you live your life trying to please other people.

==> Twitter is basically just you having a conversation with yourself hoping that someone else will join in. (True! smiley)

==> People generally solve problems faster while laying down. This type of relaxation makes it easier to process thoughts. (Na sleep sure pass)

==> When you really love someone, age, distance, height and weight are just numbers cheesysmiley

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Nobody: 7:22pm On Dec 30, 2013
TrishaP:

I'm a living witness of this, happened this morning. Poor little cute bird!

Are you sure ur enemy didn't send it from the village. grin grin
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 7:54pm On Dec 30, 2013
ikp4succes:

Are you sure ur enemy didn't send it from the village. grin grin

LOL
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by taiocol: 8:14pm On Dec 30, 2013
TrishaP:

LOL
do u want me 2 drop dope facts tongue
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 10:20pm On Dec 30, 2013
taiocol: do u want me 2 drop dope facts tongue

It's a free world dear.
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by PrinceAdepoju(m): 12:19am On Dec 31, 2013
some:
==>70% of people hold their cell phones up to their right ear when talking on the phone.
==>Sometimes the person you fall for, isn't ready to catch you.
==>Americans spend more than $60 billion each year on diet and weight loss products.
==>The fear of snakes, spiders and speaking in front of other people are the top 3 most common fears in America.
==>A group of officers is called a “mess.”
==>Over 6 billion text messages are sent every day.
==>A kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to bring good luck all year.
==>Echopraxia is the technical term for the involuntary urge to imitate someone else.
==>Human foreskins are used in some makeup.
==>Starting your day singing in the shower can help boost your immunity and improve your mood for the entire day.
==>85% of the world's human population makes less than $200 a month.
==>Wearing tight pants(Trousers)for either male or female has health implication on thier reproductive organ.
==>If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
==>Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
==>CASSOWARY is one of the dangerous BIRD, that can kill a man or animal by tearing off with its dagger like claw.
==>We don't begin to know what freedom is until we come to a place in our lives where we have no need to impress anybody.

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 5:58am On Dec 31, 2013
Nice one Prince

the group of officers called 'mess' is funny cheesy
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by dammygoody(m): 8:31am On Dec 31, 2013
Nice one bro..
PrinceAdepoju: some:
==>70% of people hold their cell phones up to their right ear when talking on the phone.
very true............not for me though wink
PrinceAdepoju: ==>Sometimes the person you fall for, isn't ready to catch you.
most times actually grin
PrinceAdepoju: ==>The fear of snakes, spiders and speaking in front of other people are the top 3 most common fears in America.
Also true............I don't know what their problem is grin
PrinceAdepoju: ==>A group of officers is called a “mess.”
Now this is hilarious grin grin grin grin
PrinceAdepoju: ==>A kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to bring good luck all year.
what of the one you get on new year day? :/
PrinceAdepoju: ==>Human foreskins are used in some makeup.
now this is wonderful..........
PrinceAdepoju: ==>If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
WHAT!!!! I practically don't sneeze,I suppress my sneeze most of the time and............shockedshocked
PrinceAdepoju: ==>Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
It hasn't gotten to Nigeria has it?
PrinceAdepoju: ==>We don't begin to know what freedom is until we come to a place in our lives where we have no need to impress anybody.
GBAM! So correct!!!!
Good Morning bros and sis.............

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Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by nekaa(f): 3:18pm On Dec 31, 2013
==>A kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to bring good luck all year. I dont usually care if I have a val every valentine's day buh the next coming one i would make sure I have someone....
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 4:00pm On Dec 31, 2013
nekaa: ==>A kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to bring good luck all year. I dont usually care if I have a val every valentine's day buh the next coming one i would make sure I have someone....


lolzzz... New year resolutions right?grin
make me sef add am
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by rioemmanuel(m): 4:18pm On Dec 31, 2013
if U ever pee in your dream that means you are peeing on d bed grin
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by PrinceAdepoju(m): 4:03pm On Jan 02, 2014
honesltly, i'm short of words ooo............will try to post more sha
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 11:56pm On Jan 02, 2014
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==> A 4-year-old child asks an average of 437 questions a day. cheesy

==> Lions, leopards, tigers and jaguars are the only species of cats that can roar, but can't purr. cool

==> The people who are always trying to be there for others generally know what it means to have nothing

==> Tip: If you think somebody is giving you a fake number, read it back to them incorrectly. See if they correct you. (Wow! Guys take note cool )

==> Studies have proven that people who stay awake later at night are more intelligent than people who go to bed early. (Yay! #TeamLateNights tongue grin)

==> Music helps reduce anxiety, and also helps the human mind and body get through stressful times. smiley

==> Humor is associated with intelligence and honesty, that's why most women tend to be attracted to men with a sense of humor. (True that!)

==> Thantophobia, the fear of losing someone you love.

==> "I love you" means that I accept you for the person that you are, and that I do not wish to change you into someone else. (So many people don't know sad)

==> The online dating industry generates $4 billion per year. (Na wa!)

==> I don’t think people understand how stressful it is to explain what’s going on in your head when you don’t even understand it yourself. (Yes sad)

==> The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. (Wow!)

==> Any friendship that exceeds the 7 yr mark is more likely to last an entire lifetime. It takes 7 years to maintain a strong friendship. shocked

==> The reason people find it hard to be happy is because they always see the past better than it was. (Hmmm)

==> Gay marriage is legal in 6 states. Having sex with a horse is legal in 23! Good going America. lipsrsealed

==> Smile. Your enemies hate it. smileysmileysmiley

==> 85% of people say huh? Then answer the question before the person repeats it. (Guilty!)

==> Boredom causes the mind to over think. People are less depressed and happier when kept busy.

==> Your personality is who you are. Your attitude is usually based on how a person treats you: cool
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by imsuboi(m): 12:35am On Jan 03, 2014
cheesy cheesy

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