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1/3 of Vegetarians Eat Meat When Drunk 1 in 3 vegetarians admit to eating meat
when drunk. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/drunk-
vegetarians-eat-meat-3572.html#sthash.ckMjFs3Y.dpuf
It's not uncommon to hear about one's personal morals being let slip when
intoxicated, but what about one of the staunchest that is vegetarianism? Do
vegetarians stick to their guns when drunk? According to a study by the U.K.-based
VoucherCodesPro website of 1,789 Britains who declared themselves as
vegetarians, about 1 in 3 admitted to eating meat when they are drunk. However,
the majority (63%) said that they held tight to their beliefs and didn't eat meat, no
matter what. The most popular meaty feast that vegetarians reportedly choose to
devour in their drunken state was kebab meat. The second most popular was the
beef burger. Of those who admitted to succumbing to the temptation of meat, 34%
said that they indulged in meat every time they get drunk on a night out, 26% said
fairly often (drunk or not), 22% said rarely, and 18% stated "occasionally". - See
more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/drunk-vegetarians-eat-meat-
3572.html#sthash.ckMjFs3Y.dpuf
Only 2% of the worlds population is blonde.
Man Who Hasn't Washed for 60 Years and Smokes Animal Poop There's an Iranian
man, called Amou Haji, whose skin has turned black because he hasn't washed for
over 60 years. Also, he smokes animal faeces. - See more at:
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If you're like most people, going without a bath or shower for a few days prompts an
icky feeling. Now, imagine going for over 60 years without a wash; that's exactly
what one Iranian man, who leads a rather different lifestyle, has done. Amou Haji
vehemently believes that washing himself will make him sick. This strongfelt belief
has endured for over 60 years and his skin has consequently turned black. Haji
leads a fairly solitary and isolated life, possibly affected by his philosophy on
personal hygiene. As well as smoking 5 regular cigarettes at a time, he enjoys
smoking animal faeces in a dirt-coated pipe. He also has an unusual food tastes,
with his favourite meal being rotten porcupine. Despite all this, Haji, who is
unsurprisingly single, claims to now be searching for love. It remains to be seen if
the man who has been dubbed the 'world's dirtiest man' can find an accepting
partner that'll see through the layers of dirt and unconventional living to the man
underneath. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/amou-haji-
3561.html#sthash.2KJluZlq.dpuf

Chuck Feeney Gave Away 99% of His Billionaire Fortune (Former) Billionaire Chuck
Feeney gave away over 99% of his multi-billion dollar fortune to philanthropic
endeavors, such as helping underprivileged kids go to college. He is now worth a
few million dollars. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/chuck-
feeney-2426.html#sthash.vJlwMyH7.dpuf
Born during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Chuck Feeney became an
entrepreneur at an early age and has spent the last 30 years giving almost all of his
money away. After working in Signals Intelligence during the Korean War and
graduating from Cornell University afterwards, Feeney began selling goods to U.S.
troops that were stationed in Europe through a business that later became known
as Duty Free Shoppers, which nowadays is the world's largest luxury goods retailer.
Feeney quickly rose in the business world and became one of the world's
billionaires, but that wasn't set to stay the same. "I had one idea that never
changed in my mindthat you should use your wealth to help people. I try to live a
normal life, the way I grew up," Feeney told Reuters. "I set out to work hard, not to
get rich." In 1982, he sought to distribute his wealth to helping society, such as
education, and so founded The Atlantic Philanthropies through which he channeled
most of his philanthropic endeavors. By 2012, it had reportedly donated US$6.2
billion and planned to spend $1.3 billion more by 2016. Most of the donations
supported health and social projects in Australia, Bermuda, Ireland, South Africa, the
U.S., and Vietnam. He only emerged from anonymity in 1997 and has granted few
interviews, preferring to avoid publicity regarding his donations. He emphaizes his
belief that people who have massive wealth should use it for "a greater good". - See
more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/chuck-feeney-
2426.html#sthash.vJlwMyH7.dpuf

Last Uncontacted Tribe: The Sentinelese on North Sentinel Island The Sentinelese
are a people who live on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean called North Sentinel
Island. For thousands of years, they have refused all contact with the outside world.
Using only stones and arrows, they have successfully repelled all invaders and
remain one of the last uncontacted tribes in the world. - See more at:
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2704.html#sthash.NsFTluPY.dpuf
As the world's population grows ever larger, continually modernizing and expanding,
there remains one of the last tribes to remain totally isolated. The Sentinelese on
North Sentinel Island, which is one of the Andaman islands that are located in the
Bay of Bengal, have rejected all attempts by modern society to contact them. Using
only bows and arrows, they aggressively make their stance on foreign intrusion
clear to anyone who ventures near - some of whom they've even taken the lives of.
One of the earliest known recorded mentions was that of British surveoyr John
Ritchie in 1771, who noticed "a multitiude of lights" as he passed the island while
aboard an East India Company ship. Later on in the same year, a merchant ship
wrecked on one of the island's reefs. There were 106 passengers who survived and
landed on North Sentinel Island, who successfully fended off attacks by the
Sentinelese until a Royal Navy rescue party retrieved them. Since then, several
expeditions to the island have taken place by various groups. In 1887, the first
expedition was led by a government administrator Called Maurice Vidal Portman,
who sought to learn more about the natives and their culture. They ended up
returning to Port Blair with half a dozen captive Sentinelese, most of whom quickly
fell sick due to contact with modern illness to which they had no immunity.
Subsequently, they were returned to the island with gifts from their captors. Several
more expeditions occured in the 19th century. Beginning in the late 1960s, the
Indian government sent 'exploratory parties' and attempted to establish friendly
relations with the Sentinelese people. These visits ceased in 1997 after a mixed
response. North Sentinel Island was in the direct path of the tsunami that was
triggered by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. After fears that the Sentinelese
could have been wiped from the map, the Indian authorities dispatched helicopters
to survey the area and offer support if needed. The hovering aircraft was greeted by
an adult Sentinelese who was wielding a bow and arrow in a clear gesture that
informed the authorities that they were alive and that outsiders were not wanted. -
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Valentine Tapley's Promise to Never Shave Again If Lincoln Was Elected Valentine
Tapley promised to never shave again if Abraham Lincoln was elected president. He
died in 1910 with a 12-foot-long beard. - See more at:
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2447.html#sthash.WLbWaE6a.dpuf
For some people, promises are set in stone no matter what. For one American man,
one small promise led to a big commitment that he stuck to for the rest of his life.
Valentine Tapley was a Missouri Democrat who, during Lincoln's presidential
campaign, promised that if Lincoln was successfully elected, he'd never shave his
beard again. Well, we know how history transpired. Much to Tapley's dismay, Lincoln
won the election in 1860 and assumed office soon after. Tapley did indeed stay true
to his promise for the rest of his life. From 1860 until his death in 1910, he never
once shaved his beard. Upon his death 50 years after he made the promise, Tapley's
beard had grown to an impressive 12 feet and 6 inches in length. - See more at:
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2447.html#sthash.WLbWaE6a.dpuf

Yaeba: Japan's Crooked Teeth Trend In Japan, yaeba (or crooked teeth) in girls is
considered cute and attractive. Girls actually undergo procedures to un-straighten
their teeth. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/japan-crooked-
teeth-3344.html#sthash.vZBEoJbI.dpuf
Japan certainly isn't a country that shies from what the west may consider weird or
even crazy. Joining the list of interesting Japanese trends is 'yaeba,' or crooked
teeth, which is popular with girls in their teens and twenties. Some go to great
lengths to attain the yaeba look, even undergoing expensive dental operations.
Yaeba literally translates to "double tooth" and the popular dental operation
associated with it usually sees the upper canines rearranged either permanently or
temporarily. So popular is this trend, there's at least one clinic in Tokyo that offers
high school students a 50% discount on yaeba operations to make selected teeth
appear crooked. The procedure usually costs between US$200 - $523 per tooth. -
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3344.html#sthash.vZBEoJbI.dpuf

5 People Still Living from 1800s, All Women As of February 5, 2015, there are still 5
people living who were born in the 1800s, and they're all women. - See more at:
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3549.html#sthash.fsAcUR92.dpuf
It's a well-known fact that women, on average, live longer than men. No where else
is this more in evidence than with the last 5 surviving people from the 19th century
- all of whom are women. Just imagine, for a moment, living that long; they've seen
through two World Wars, the Cold War, the introduction of the TV, and the first
aircraft to take to the skies. Understandably, with the desire of many to live longer,
the key to longevity is of key interest to many people. The general consensus (for
these women and other centenarians) is that long life is aided by a combination of
quality sleep, taking part in activities and maintaining purpose, exercise, eating a
healthy diet, and enjoying life while reducing stress. Last 5 people with birthdays in
the 1800s: Misao Okawa - 116-years-old, born on March 5, 1898. World's oldest
living person. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/last-5-people-
from-1800s-3549.html#sthash.fsAcUR92.dpuf
Bulgaria: Nod Head for No, Shake for Yes In Bulgaria, people shake their heads to
indicate 'yes' and nod for 'no'. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/bulgaria-head-gestures-2961.html#sthash.Z0wiRHC3.dpuf
If you're traveling to Bulgaria, remember one important bit of information to prevent
misunderstanding when communicating: Bulgarians give a single nod upwards to
indicate 'no' and shake their head when gesturing 'yes.' However, locals usually
accommodate unaware foreigners by using the reverse gesturing motions that
they're used to. Just be sure that you're both using the same meaning, to avoid
confusion. The Bulgarian word for yes is "da" and "ne" is for no. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/bulgaria-head-gestures-
2961.html#sthash.Z0wiRHC3.dpuf

Jack Daniel's Last Words: "One last drink, please." The last words of Jack Daniel were
a good representation of the whiskey distiller's famous drink. - See more at:
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3069.html#sthash.26mpypD7.dpuf
Ask anyone and they'll most likely have heard of Jack Daniel's, the famous whiskey.
Indeed, the name on the bottle isn't just of the drink, but also of the original man to
distil it. Jack Daniel was born on September 5, 1850, and founded the company that
produces the famous Jack Daniel's whiskey in 1875. He died on October 10, 1911,
after falling ill with blood poisoning. Unconfirmed rumor tells that Daniel got the
infection after breaking his toe when he kicked his safe in a fit of anger. Reportedly,
he often had trouble remembering the combination to it. His famous last words
were: "One last drink, please." - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/jack-daniels-last-words-3069.html#sthash.26mpypD7.dpuf

Okinawa Has Most People over 100 Years Old Japan's Okinawa Island has more than
450 people living above the age of 100, and is known as the healthiest place on
Earth - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/japan-okinawa-longevity-
2291.html#sthash.TWhU2DPj.dpuf
Living to become a centenarian is becoming more common as people are living
longer, but it's still remarkable. It can be a good indication of the well-being of the
population and provides insightful information into how lifestyle and dietary habits
affect longevity. The place that has the most people over 100-years-old is none
other than the island of Okinawa in Japan. According to reports from 2012, there are
over 450 centenarians in Okinawa alone. It has been touted as the healthiest place
on Earth. For Okinawans, the average life expectancy is 86 for a woman and 78 for
a man. The world average life expectancy is 68.5 years for men and 73.5 years for
women. Their longevity has been attributed to their diet and lifestyle, which also
enables them to enjoy happy and healthy lives. For example, Seikichi Uehara, a 97-
year-old martial artist, defeated an ex-boxing champion who was in his 30s. The
average Okinawan diet consists largely of rice, fish, and vegetables. Red meat isn't
a regular feature in their diet. Staples include tofu, vegetables like bitter gourd and
sweet potato. The sweet potatos in Okinawa are known to be especially nutritious.
There's an old Okinawan saying that fits the bill perfectly: "At 70 you are still a child,
at 80 a young man or woman. And if at 90 someone from Heaven invites you over,
tell him: 'Just go away, and come back when I am 100.'" - See more at:
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2291.html#sthash.TWhU2DPj.dpuf
Strangers Made to Talk and Stare at Each Other Can Fall in Love When two strangers
are forced to talk and maintain eye contact for a while, it can make them fall in love.
- See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/strangers-fall-in-love-
2591.html#sthash.Ceg55MSF.dpuf
There's quite a bit to attraction that's under-the-bonnet. According to a BBC article
on the subject, it can take between 90 seconds to 4 minutes for someone to make
up their mind on whether or not they like someone. It goes on to note that in
regards to attraction, 55% is through your body language, 38% is the tone and
speed of your voice, and only 7% is through what we say. In one study, two
strangers were asked to reveal intimate details about their lives for an hour and a
half. Afterwards, they were asked to silently stare into each others eyes for four
minutes. It found that many of the participating couples admitted to feeling
significantly attracted to the person they were paired up with - two of the subjects
even ended up getting married. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/strangers-fall-in-love-2591.html#sthash.Ceg55MSF.dpuf
Cuddle Parties: Meet Strangers for a Cuddle and to Meet New Friends There is an
organization called the 'Cuddle Party' that holds cuddle parties where you cuddle
with strangers and make new friends. - See more at:
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3511.html#sthash.D1AEIEHO.dpuf
Feeling lonely? Just want to receive a hug off somebody? Anybody? Well you're in
luck - there may be a 'cuddle party' near you! Started back in February 2004 to be a
"playful social event" for adults to explore their boundaries and experience
affection, the Cuddle Party is a non-profit organization that organizes events where
people can cuddle and converse. Anyone can attend the events, which are hosted in
a safe environment. Single people, couples, and even families are reported to
attend such events, which can involve hugging, massaging, spooning, and puppy-
piling. Hugging is an intimate gesture that has under-the-bonnet effects on our
physiology. It releases chemicals that help us feel relaxed and at ease. Some
scientists have claimed that hugging can have the same neurological effect as
painkillers. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/cuddle-party-
3511.html#sthash.D1AEIEHO.dpuf

Bad At Maths? You Could Have Math Anxiety People with poor mathematical skills
aren't necessarily bad at math because they are 'ungifted'. There is a phenomena
called 'Math Anxiety' that makes people perform worse, sometimes leading to math
avoidance, which leads to lesser knowledge and consequently more math anxiety. -
See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/math-anxiety-
3504.html#sthash.agu0rRde.dpuf
Do you find yourself feeling nervous before a math test? Feeling helpless and/or
hopeless when doing homework? Perhaps you even have trouble sleeping? These
are typical symptoms of math anxiety, a phenomena that actually makes people
perform worse at maths than they have the potential to be. Scholars suggest that
there's a strong relation between math anxiety and math performance. Sometimes,
it can even lead to avoidance of mathematics altogether, which can worsen the
problem by inhibiting the gaining of necessary practice and knowledge for the task.
In one study, 13-year-old boys were found to have higher confidence levels than
girls of the same age, which means that girls may be more likely to have math
anxiety. In the U.S., it's common belief that only a few "gifted" people can excel at
maths. However, during studies, Asian children, teachers, and parents pointed to
hard work, whereas their American counterparts pointed to ability. There are a few
measures that one who suffers with math anxiety can take. Before tests, or
scenarios which math anxiety affects, try stretching to try and deep breathing. Not
only does this distract you from the anxiety, but also calms the mind and body. Try
to get a good nights sleep. If you have difficulty sleeping, don't try forcing yourself -
just read a book or watch TV until you feel tired enough to fall asleep. Avoid caffeine
at the night time and try not to study too late. Sleep is important for learning and
retention of information. Lack of sleep can affect performance too! If the math
anxiety interferes with your study or work on such a level that it significantly affects
your grades or work output, try having a word with your teacher or superior to see
what support they can offer. You never know, they may have had to deal with it in
the past! - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/math-anxiety-
3504.html#sthash.agu0rRde.dpuf
Sound Wave "I Do" Wedding Rings There's a Japanese artist and designer who
makes wedding rings embedded with the the sound waves for "I do". - See more at:
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3492.html#sthash.mR9Hd26Z.dpuf
Many people who seek to become betrothed often seek out snazzy and expensive
rings, but how do they size up to this unique gem? A female Japanese artist and
designer named Sakurako Shimizu, based in Brooklyn, NY, has started making
wedding rings that are embedded with the sound waves for "I do" using laser-
cutting techniques - and now even harnesses the power of 3D printing for curved
rings. Shipped internationally, the rings are available in silver, 18 karat and 14 karat
white, red, and yellow gold, and platinum. Prices range from $560 to $1885 U.S.
dollars - the cheapest being silver at a fixed price of $560 and the most expensive
being platinum, starting at $1590. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/sound-waves-wedding-ring-3492.html#sthash.mR9Hd26Z.dpuf

Teenage Laziness is Natural, Not Bad Behavior Research suggests that laziness is
just a natural part of being a teenager and doesn't reflect bad behavior. - See more
at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/research-suggests-that-laziness-is-just-
natural-2202.html#sthash.uweZKKW8.dpuf
Parents may well know of the lazy habits of their children going through their
teenage years. Perhaps they went through it themselves - it's common. This
behavior, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health, is totally
normal and indeed not bad behavior. The researchers point to a biological reason:
the part of the teenagers brain that's responsible for ambition is not fully developed.
Twelve adolescent volunteers were tested with a game where they had to push a
button to receive a monetary reward of up to $5 each time. Not pushing the button
meant that they could lose money. During the game, magnetic resonance imaging
scans were performed on their brains to measure activity and blood flow in a
specific region of the brain that reads rewards. The results were compared to
another group of older participants. The researchers found that the adolescent
group showed apparently less activity in that region of the brain. - See more at:
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natural-2202.html#sthash.uweZKKW8.dpuf

Mangetsu Man: Tokyo's Trash-Cleaning Superhero In Tokyo, theres a self-proclaimed

superhero who goes by the name Mangetsu Man. Keeping his identity secret, he
wears a purple bodysuit with a large yellow smiley head. His self-described mission
is to keep the city trash-free. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/mangetsu-man-3487.html#sthash.c2o6hZvC.dpuf
Japan's known for its cleanliness; Tokyo was even voted as having the cleanest
streets in the world. However, for one man, that wasn't enough. A mysterious
costume-wearing man going by the name Mangetsu Man (translating as Mr Full
Moon), has taken up arms with a bag, dustpan, and brush, with the self-declared
mission of cleaning Tokyo's streets. Other than cleaning up cigarette butts and the
like, he also hopes to "clean up all the negativity in the world." Attracting alot of
attention, Mangetsu Man wears a purple costume with a cape and a large yellow
head, reminiscent of a smiley. He has even spawned a following of other like-minded
volunteers who clean the streets with him. He mainly operates around what was
Japan's most famous bridge, the Nihonbashi bridge. Just before the 1964 Olympics
in Tokyo, a deeply unpopular expressway was built over the bridge and made the
bridge unsightly. Mangetsu Man, along with many others, are now petitioning the
government to remove the expressway and restore the bridge's beauty. - See more
at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/mangetsu-man-
3487.html#sthash.c2o6hZvC.dpuf

Japan's known for its cleanliness; Tokyo was even voted as having the cleanest
streets in the world. However, for one man, that wasn't enough. A mysterious
costume-wearing man going by the name Mangetsu Man (translating as Mr Full
Moon), has taken up arms with a bag, dustpan, and brush, with the self-declared
mission of cleaning Tokyo's streets. Other than cleaning up cigarette butts and the
like, he also hopes to "clean up all the negativity in the world." Attracting alot of
attention, Mangetsu Man wears a purple costume with a cape and a large yellow
head, reminiscent of a smiley. He has even spawned a following of other like-minded
volunteers who clean the streets with him. He mainly operates around what was
Japan's most famous bridge, the Nihonbashi bridge. Just before the 1964 Olympics
in Tokyo, a deeply unpopular expressway was built over the bridge and made the
bridge unsightly. Mangetsu Man, along with many others, are now petitioning the
government to remove the expressway and restore the bridge's beauty. - See more
at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/mangetsu-man-
3487.html#sthash.c2o6hZvC.dpuf

Professional Stander: Stand in Line for Others for $1K a Week There's a man named
Robert Samuel who's a "professional stander", earning up to $1,000 a week by
standing in line for people. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/professional-stander-3467.html#sthash.R15N2lGQ.dpuf
Sometimes, people tediously wait in line for days waiting for a highly anticipated
release of something, like a game or console. There's one man who saw this as a
niche. Robert Samuel, based in New York, founded the company Same Ole Line
Dudes and accepts payment for standing in your place in a line. His job title has
been dubbed as a "professional line sitter" and he waits for anything. Examples
include sales of samples, the latest iPhone release, and Saturday Night Live tickets.
Samuel charges $25 for the first hour and $10 for every half an hour after that. He
stated that in one week, he can make around $1000 U.S. Dollars. He also enlists the
help of his friends, who he says have turned into his employees. Now, whenever he
gets a job, he texts a dozen or so friends to see who wants the job. One friend-
turned-employee generated the company a juicy $800 when he waited in line for 43
hours for a Shark Tank audition in Denver. - See more at:
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3467.html#sthash.R15N2lGQ.dpuf

People Who Blush Are More Generous and Trustworthy According to the University of
California, people who blush easily are more generous and trustworthy than those
who don't. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/blushing-generous-
trustworthy-3427.html#sthash.qVM12K2p.dpuf
Do you find that you're easily embarrassed? Say, you trip on the side-walk and it
leaves you red-faced? A study that was done in 2011 by a team at the University of
California, Berkeley, suggests that you may be more generous and trustworthy than
people who don't react as self-consciously. "Embarrassment is one emotional
signature of a person to whom you can entrust valuable resources. Its part of the
social glue that fosters trust and cooperation in everyday life" Robb Willer, social
psychologist at UC Berkeley, is quoted as saying in the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology. These findings may be of particular use for people, like those
seeking employees or team members, who are looking for indications of positive
traits that will foster a more positive and productive atmosphere and work
environment. The study involved the analysis of video testimonials, economic trust
games, and surveys that tested the connection between embarrassment and
sociability. The researchers of these findings point out that the common
embarrassment studied should not be confused with shame or psychological issues
like social anxiety, which can be debilitating. The most observed embarrassment
gesture is a gaze that is downward and usually to one side, while
smirking/grimacing and partially covering the face. - See more at:
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3427.html#sthash.qVM12K2p.dpuf

Women's Attraction to Humor Women are more attracted to men with a stronger
sense of humor because they interpret it to signify intelligence and honesty. - See
more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/women-attraction-humor-
3426.html#sthash.ao7abVcM.dpuf
In 2009, a study found that women believe that more humorous men have greater
intelligence and are more inclined to be honest. Evolutionary-speaking, intelligence
is an attractive quality for women as it signifies a greater ability to provide for the
family. On classifieds and online dating profiles, many women list GSOH (good sense
of humor) as an important quality for their future partner and the researchers
believe that this is the reason why. Kristofor McCarty, the head of the study, gave
advice to the Telegraph on the matter: "Intelligence is a very attractive quality as a
clever man should be more able to provide resources for his offspring. But guys be
warned: not just any gag will do. We discovered that the humour must be genuinely
funny for the man to be judged as more intelligent." Funnily enough, however,
previous studies have indicated that humor itself is not an indication of intelligence.
When the genders are reversed, studies found that men did not find humor in girls
increased attraction - sorry ladies! - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/women-attraction-humor-3426.html#sthash.ao7abVcM.dpuf

Shorter Men Live Longer Lives A study conducted by the University of Hawaii
revealed that shorter men live longer lives. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/shorter-men-live-longer-
3415.html#sthash.jv7LNc7g.dpuf
People with shorter stature are in luck - researchers at the University of Hawaii have
discovered evidence debunking why shorter people tend to live longer than taller
people. Why? Genetics. Researchers performed an extensive study of over 8000
aging men over a period of 40 years in what is the world's largest and longest-
running study of its kind. They divided subjects into two groups; 5'2" and shorter
and 5'4" and taller and found that the former group lived longer, having "lower
fasting insulin levels and got less cancer." Dr Tim Donlon is quoted by the Hawaii
News Now as saying "If you're bigger you have more cells, so you have to grow
more and you use up a lot of those cells." "My feeling is that if you're shorter, you
have a reserve of cells you can use later in life, and that might have some impact
on why shorter people or smaller people have a longer life span." It probably isn't
exclusive to men either, however, there has not yet been a thorough study on
women. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/shorter-men-live-
longer-3415.html#sthash.jv7LNc7g.dpuf

Man who mines diamonds and gold from NYC sidewalks makes over $600 in a week
There's a man named Raffi Stepanian who mines diamonds and gold from New York
City sidewalks, making over $600 in one week. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/nyc-gold-sidewalk-mining-
3405.html#sthash.woSKYXBA.dpuf
How does making a living from salvaging precious gold and diamonds from the New
York sidewalks? That's exactly what one man does. Raffi Stepanian, a middle-aged
freelance gemstone designer, realized that the streets of NY contain small
quantities of diamonds, rubies, platinum, and gold that have fallen by passers-by
and traipsed about under the bustle of the city, usually ending up in pavement slabs
or even chewing gum. This sounds like tedious and potentially icky work, but that
didn't stop Raffi as he earned $819 from two sales alone and $850 in one week. He
claims that "the percentage of gold out here on the street is greater than the
amount of gold you would find in a mine." - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/nyc-gold-sidewalk-mining-
3405.html#sthash.woSKYXBA.dpuf
Hu Xiaoyun, dumped for being poor by his ex-girlfriend seven years ago, spent
$40,000 booking four entire IMAX cinemas for first-day showings of Transformers 4 -
just to prove her wrong. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/hu-
xiaoyun-imax-girlfriend-3393.html#sthash.joChY8LD.dpuf
A study had men report their own penis size, and the average was found to be 6.1-
6.5 inches. A subsequent clinical study actually measured penises, and found the
average size to be 5.1-5.7 inches. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/penis-size-study-3373.html#sthash.06pzJz5W.dpuf
Men are more attracted to women whose bone structure is similar to their own
mothers. It's called "sexual imprinting". - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/sexual-imprinting-
3350.html#sthash.xiWpcVXb.dpuf
Karl Pillemer, a professor, performed a study on thousands of elderly people and
what advice they had about life. On happiness, there was a consensus: the elders
viewed happiness as a choice, not the result of how life treats you. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/elderly-happiness-study-
3312.html#sthash.idKXqLD9.dpuf

There are 189 people named 'Lol' in the U.S.

People who are more likeable and attractive are generally perceived as more
intelligent. This is called the Halo Effect. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/halo-effect-3294.html#sthash.Dk80IwXI.dpuf
Worrying too much is scientifically associated with higher intelligence. People who
over-think tend to have higher IQs. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/worrying-too-much-3293.html#sthash.zJhwfMql.dpuf
The first man to swim the length of Great Britain grew a beard to stop jellyfish
stinging his face. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/great-britain-
jellyfish-beard-3285.html#sthash.KhaW4E7n.dpuf
The cheerleader effect, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is
scientifically proven. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/cheerleader-effect-3282.html#sthash.mBVkMikd.dpuf
2002, Kenyan Maasai tribespeople donated 14 cows to the US to help with the
aftermath of 9/11. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/maasai-us-
cows-3273.html#sthash.ACgWbhQZ.dpuf
Only 10-20% of the population can wiggle their ears and raise one eyebrow. - See
more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/wiggle-ears-raise-eyebrow-
3269.html#sthash.eNBLr9rk.dpuf
A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices
saying "I do." - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/wedding-ring-
waveform-3242.html#sthash.DSpYSPUg.dpuf
Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more
"working memory" and "sharper brains". - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/distracted-brain-
3034.html#sthash.MKZs7TJD.dpuf
There's an isolated tribe in Zimbabwe where the people have only two toes, dubbed
the 'ostrich people'. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/ostrich-
people-2998.html#sthash.MZujYw5w.dpuf

According to a study, women ages 22 to 30 with no children and no spouse earned a

higher median income than comparable men in 39 of the 50 largest U.S. cities in
2008. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/single-women-earn-
more-2958.html#sthash.wI2YKTcN.dpuf
Men fall in love faster than women do.
Old people smell is actually caused by a chemical, 2-nonenal, that old people
secrete through their skin - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/old-
people-smell-2909.html#sthash.uLdB8bho.dpuf
Yu Youzhen, a Chinese millionaire, works as a street sweeper for the sanitation
department to set an example for her children. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/yu-youzhen-2889.html#sthash.BIIeez3Y.dpuf
Indian housewives hold 11% of the Worlds gold. That is more than the reserves of
USA, IMF, Switzerland and Germany put together. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/indian-housewives-gold-
2846.html#sthash.t8AmxCtX.dpuf
2% of Europeans lack the genes for smelly armpits.
There's a guy named Fire Penguin Disco Panda.
Women who play video games tend to have more sex and be happier with their
relationships than those who dont. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/girl-gamers-relationships-2693.html#sthash.Crjsr3kP.dpuf
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 dont
just measure intelligence - they also measure effort. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/iq-test-reward-effort-
2679.html#sthash.ZyPcCkLM.dpuf
On average, men's noses are 10% larger than women's. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/mens-noses-
2666.html#sthash.PmTRXNuF.dpuf
On average, men's noses are 10% larger than women's. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/mens-noses-
2666.html#sthash.PmTRXNuF.dpuf
In Korea, a childs first birthday is the most important. In one part of the celebration,
several items are placed on a table. The one that the baby picks up first is said to
predict their future. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/korea-
childs-birthday-2640.html#sthash.qiMTmP36.dpuf
There are actually seven different types of twins: Identical, Fraternal, Mirror-Image,
Polar Body (Half Identical), Mixed Chromosome, Superfecundation, and
Superfetation. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/types-of-twins-
2597.html#sthash.wFMa6Mde.dpuf
People who have a strong friendship possess the ability to communicate with one
another through facial expressions.
Fathers tend to determine the height of their child, and mothers their weight. - See
more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/child-height-weight-
2584.html#sthash.CglMN0eC.dpuf
Women rate men more attractive if other women are looking and smiling at him. -
See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/women-attractive-jealous-
2578.html#sthash.V442eEUi.dpuf
A man is more likely to get a woman's phone number if he is accompanied by a dog.
- See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/dog-owner-attraction-
2574.html#sthash.mrUIo7v4.dpuf
You will experience the billionth second of your life when you are 31 years old.
In the presence of attractive women, men find running easier, take more risks,
donate more money, consume more calories, and talk more. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/men-attractive-women-
2459.html#sthash.Q5wgnkhS.dpuf

Only 2% of the Earth's population are natural redheads. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/redhead-population-
2442.html#sthash.V73P7VUa.dpuf
It took 200,000 years for humans to reach 3 billion in number. It took 40 years for
the next 3 billion.
If Earth's life was compressed into 1 year, then humans would have been around for
only 2 seconds.
Chen Guanming, from Jiangsu province in eastern China, traveled by RICKSHAW for
2 years and covered nearly 40,000 miles through 16 countries, surviving flood, war
zones and extreme temperatures, finally arriving at the London 2012 Olympics. -
See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/chen-guanming-
2411.html#sthash.l9I9ZU9k.dpuf
Blonde hair is not exclusive to Europeans. Melanesians of the south Pacific evolved a
different gene for blonde hair. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-
facts/melanesian-blonde-hair-2409.html#sthash.BHNXPVcj.dpuf
Dolly Dimples, a 555 lbs. woman, lost 443 lbs in one year by eating nothing but
baby food. - See more at: http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/dolly-dimples-
2384.html#sthash.wP8g5rx8.dpuf
Most people smile when they are frustrated, according to a study. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/frustrated-smile-
2377.html#sthash.maaqu8BK.dpuf
Intelligent men tend to be more sexually faithful
Touching a teddy bear can make people feel less lonely. - See more at:
http://www.funfactz.com/people-facts/teddy-bear-loneliness-
2322.html#sthash.ARGbscvk.dpuf