Great news for anyone who would rather curl up with a book than be a social butterfly: Researchers have found that naturally shy people have increased reward activity in their brains. And there’s more, shy gals. You’re also predisposed to being a better friend and boss one of these days. #Win. Shyness is a complex
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With so many twins among us these days, it’s important we celebrate some of the most interesting facts about them. 1. Identical twins do not have identical fingerprints. You might think that because identical twins supposedly share almost the same DNA, they must also have identical fingerprints. Well, that’s not true. Fingerprints are not solely
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The cool thing about reading is that once you realise you ought to be reading and start doing it more often, the more you begin to enjoy it. And it’s a wonderful habit to develop. For those who need more convincing, let’s review the incredible benefits of reading. Improve your brain function Reading will get
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Did you know that about 90% of girls around the world are fond of chocolate? Are you one of them! Most girls simply love to binge on chocolates-creamy, milky, dark, bitter, nutty, and fruity. But do you know why? For years, academics have tried to discover exactly what makes it so irresistible – speculating that
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Most of us were taught that saying ‘thank you’ is simply the polite thing to do. But recent research in social psychology suggests that saying ‘thank you’ goes beyond good manners – it also serves to build and maintain social relationships. The research specifically looked at how do expressions of gratitude among strangers shape social
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They are mocked for their frequent fretting but worriers may have the last laugh. Research suggests that being a worrier is a sign of high intelligence. Those who live in constant fear they won’t get everything done and who can’t switch off worrisome thoughts are more articulate. In tests, worriers scored higher in something called
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Since the creation of this world, thousands of wars had been fought and billions of innocent lives claimed during those wars. The after effects of wars are always terrible, leaving destroyed buildings, people with disabilities, depressed economic growth, broken families and much more. There are various reasons why nations go to war, however, most of
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Your mum always said eating carrots would boost your eyesight. Was she right? Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a nutrient that’s essential for healthy eyes, according to a new video from the American Chemical Society’s Reactions series (above). But you can get add the vitamin A you
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The top ten traits which make a great friend have been revealed – and keeping secrets, 100 per cent honesty, and providing an alibi have topped the list. The rules for true friendship also dictate that he or she must be a shoulder to cry on, know your favourite tipple and be available in an
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Does exposure to cold weather really make you more likely to catch a cold? No, it doesn’t. In fact, as a new YouTube video entitled Cold Weather Myths explains, research suggests just the opposite: frigid temps lower the risk of catching cold by stimulating the body’s production of infection-fighting immune cells known as granulocytes. And
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