30 Mind-Expanding Facts That Will Increase Your Brain Power

Nathan Johnson Published 06/30/2016 in wow

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For people to enjoy one hot cup of coffee, it takes approximately 37 gallons of water to grow and produce the coffee beans.
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Bitcoin, the new digital currency's first transaction was used to buy pizza with 10,000 Bitcoins. That value later increased to an impressive $12 million.
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The word "music" comes from the Greek word "art of the Muses." In Greek mythology there were nine goddesses who were the muses for science, literature, and art.
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If the New York Times recycled their Sunday run, that would equal to saving about 75,000 trees.
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Forget the 30 day rule! According to scientists, it actually takes about 66 days to make a habit stick.
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Some phobias are more weird than others. Xenoglossophobia is the fear of learning or speaking a foreign language.
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Vatican City residents consume more wine than anywhere in the world. It is estimated that 105 bottles per person are drank per year.
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Panda bears are an endangered species. Native to China there are approximately 1,600 bears living in the wild today. A couple hundred more live in captivity.
9.
Spiders do not stop making their webs despite being high. Spiders on weed, LSD, caffeine, and mescaline make very intricate and different shape and size webs under the influence.
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Those with Irish grandparents can claim Irish citizenship. Regardless of where you are born or living, as long as one grandparent is Irish you can claim that country as your own.
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In 86 AD, Romans filled the Colosseum with water so a naval battled could be staged for the Emperor's viewing pleasure.
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In the United States, one third of the murders committed go unsolved.
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They may be small but a chameleon's saliva is 400 times more sticky than that of humans.
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According to a study, approximately 73% of college students suffer from sleep problems.
15.
He's a popular man. When Pope Francis joined Instagram he gained 1 million followers in just 12 hours, a world record.
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The Power of Love was the first 3D movie made. The silent film was released in 1922.
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There is one high school scholarship that is so exclusive, only redheads need apply.
18.
When Beyonce's dad was her manager he made her run a mile while singing. This allows her to dance and sing on stage without getting tired.
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Astronauts have discovered that it's impossible to burp in space.
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Commander Al Shepard is the only man to ever play golf on the moon. He accomplished this during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.
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Don't ever point a laser at an airplane. In the United States, this silly stunt can land a person in prison for 20 years.
22.
Samoa in Polynesia is 24 hours ahed of American Samoa. The islands, however, are only 43 miles apart.
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When renowned British Army surgeon, Dr. James Barry died in 1865, people were shocked to find out he was actually a woman. Margaret Ann Bulkley chose to disguise herself as a man so she could pursue a medical career.
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In the village of Nagoro in Japan, life-size dolls outnumber the residents.
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California boasts having the tallest and largest tree in the world.
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In Florida, it is illegal to fall sleep under the hair dryer. This applies to the salon owner as well.
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North Dakota has made it illegal to lie down on the bed and fall asleep with your shoes on.
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A German graffiti artist painted Lego pieces on a 250 square meter bridge in 2011.
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A camel is able to gulp down 53 gallons of water in a mere three minutes.
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In 2014, an American exchange student made the headlines when he had to be rescued by firefighters in Germany. He got stuck and had to be pulled out of a vagina sculpture.

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For people to enjoy one hot cup of coffee, it takes approximately 37 gallons of water to grow and produce the coffee beans.
2.
Bitcoin, the new digital currency's first transaction was used to buy pizza with 10,000 Bitcoins. That value later increased to an impressive $12 million.
3.
The word "music" comes from the Greek word "art of the Muses." In Greek mythology there were nine goddesses who were the muses for science, literature, and art.
4.
If the New York Times recycled their Sunday run, that would equal to saving about 75,000 trees.
5.
Forget the 30 day rule! According to scientists, it actually takes about 66 days to make a habit stick.
6.
Some phobias are more weird than others. Xenoglossophobia is the fear of learning or speaking a foreign language.
7.
Vatican City residents consume more wine than anywhere in the world. It is estimated that 105 bottles per person are drank per year.
8.
Panda bears are an endangered species. Native to China there are approximately 1,600 bears living in the wild today. A couple hundred more live in captivity.
9.
Spiders do not stop making their webs despite being high. Spiders on weed, LSD, caffeine, and mescaline make very intricate and different shape and size webs under the influence.
10.
Those with Irish grandparents can claim Irish citizenship. Regardless of where you are born or living, as long as one grandparent is Irish you can claim that country as your own.
11.
In 86 AD, Romans filled the Colosseum with water so a naval battled could be staged for the Emperor's viewing pleasure.
12.
In the United States, one third of the murders committed go unsolved.
13.
They may be small but a chameleon's saliva is 400 times more sticky than that of humans.
14.
According to a study, approximately 73% of college students suffer from sleep problems.
15.
He's a popular man. When Pope Francis joined Instagram he gained 1 million followers in just 12 hours, a world record.
16.
The Power of Love was the first 3D movie made. The silent film was released in 1922.
17.
There is one high school scholarship that is so exclusive, only redheads need apply.
18.
When Beyonce's dad was her manager he made her run a mile while singing. This allows her to dance and sing on stage without getting tired.
19.
Astronauts have discovered that it's impossible to burp in space.
20.
Commander Al Shepard is the only man to ever play golf on the moon. He accomplished this during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.
21.
Don't ever point a laser at an airplane. In the United States, this silly stunt can land a person in prison for 20 years.
22.
Samoa in Polynesia is 24 hours ahed of American Samoa. The islands, however, are only 43 miles apart.
23.
When renowned British Army surgeon, Dr. James Barry died in 1865, people were shocked to find out he was actually a woman. Margaret Ann Bulkley chose to disguise herself as a man so she could pursue a medical career.
24.
In the village of Nagoro in Japan, life-size dolls outnumber the residents.
25.
California boasts having the tallest and largest tree in the world.
26.
In Florida, it is illegal to fall sleep under the hair dryer. This applies to the salon owner as well.
27.
North Dakota has made it illegal to lie down on the bed and fall asleep with your shoes on.
28.
A German graffiti artist painted Lego pieces on a 250 square meter bridge in 2011.
29.
A camel is able to gulp down 53 gallons of water in a mere three minutes.
30.
In 2014, an American exchange student made the headlines when he had to be rescued by firefighters in Germany. He got stuck and had to be pulled out of a vagina sculpture.

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1. For people to enjoy one hot cup of coffee, it takes approximately 37 gallons of water to grow and produce the coffee beans.

2. Bitcoin, the new digital currency's first transaction was used to buy pizza with 10,000 Bitcoins. That value later increased to an impressive $12 million.

3. The word "music" comes from the Greek word "art of the Muses." In Greek mythology there were nine goddesses who were the muses for science, literature, and art.

4. If the New York Times recycled their Sunday run, that would equal to saving about 75,000 trees.

5. Forget the 30 day rule! According to scientists, it actually takes about 66 days to make a habit stick.

6. Some phobias are more weird than others. Xenoglossophobia is the fear of learning or speaking a foreign language.

7. Vatican City residents consume more wine than anywhere in the world. It is estimated that 105 bottles per person are drank per year.

8. Panda bears are an endangered species. Native to China there are approximately 1,600 bears living in the wild today. A couple hundred more live in captivity.

9. Spiders do not stop making their webs despite being high. Spiders on weed, LSD, caffeine, and mescaline make very intricate and different shape and size webs under the influence.

10. Those with Irish grandparents can claim Irish citizenship. Regardless of where you are born or living, as long as one grandparent is Irish you can claim that country as your own.

11. In 86 AD, Romans filled the Colosseum with water so a naval battled could be staged for the Emperor's viewing pleasure.

12. In the United States, one third of the murders committed go unsolved.

13. They may be small but a chameleon's saliva is 400 times more sticky than that of humans.

14. According to a study, approximately 73% of college students suffer from sleep problems.

15. He's a popular man. When Pope Francis joined Instagram he gained 1 million followers in just 12 hours, a world record.

16. The Power of Love was the first 3D movie made. The silent film was released in 1922.

17. There is one high school scholarship that is so exclusive, only redheads need apply.

18. When Beyonce's dad was her manager he made her run a mile while singing. This allows her to dance and sing on stage without getting tired.

19. Astronauts have discovered that it's impossible to burp in space.

20. Commander Al Shepard is the only man to ever play golf on the moon. He accomplished this during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.

21. Don't ever point a laser at an airplane. In the United States, this silly stunt can land a person in prison for 20 years.

22. Samoa in Polynesia is 24 hours ahed of American Samoa. The islands, however, are only 43 miles apart.

23. When renowned British Army surgeon, Dr. James Barry died in 1865, people were shocked to find out he was actually a woman. Margaret Ann Bulkley chose to disguise herself as a man so she could pursue a medical career.

24. In the village of Nagoro in Japan, life-size dolls outnumber the residents.

25. California boasts having the tallest and largest tree in the world.

26. In Florida, it is illegal to fall sleep under the hair dryer. This applies to the salon owner as well.

27. North Dakota has made it illegal to lie down on the bed and fall asleep with your shoes on.

28. A German graffiti artist painted Lego pieces on a 250 square meter bridge in 2011.

29. A camel is able to gulp down 53 gallons of water in a mere three minutes.

30. In 2014, an American exchange student made the headlines when he had to be rescued by firefighters in Germany. He got stuck and had to be pulled out of a vagina sculpture.

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For people to enjoy one hot cup of coffee, it takes approximately 37 gallons of water to grow and produce the coffee beans.

2.
Bitcoin, the new digital currency's first transaction was used to buy pizza with 10,000 Bitcoins. That value later increased to an impressive $12 million.

3.
The word "music" comes from the Greek word "art of the Muses." In Greek mythology there were nine goddesses who were the muses for science, literature, and art.

4.
If the New York Times recycled their Sunday run, that would equal to saving about 75,000 trees.

5.
Forget the 30 day rule! According to scientists, it actually takes about 66 days to make a habit stick.

6.
Some phobias are more weird than others. Xenoglossophobia is the fear of learning or speaking a foreign language.

7.
Vatican City residents consume more wine than anywhere in the world. It is estimated that 105 bottles per person are drank per year.

8.
Panda bears are an endangered species. Native to China there are approximately 1,600 bears living in the wild today. A couple hundred more live in captivity.

9.
Spiders do not stop making their webs despite being high. Spiders on weed, LSD, caffeine, and mescaline make very intricate and different shape and size webs under the influence.

10.
Those with Irish grandparents can claim Irish citizenship. Regardless of where you are born or living, as long as one grandparent is Irish you can claim that country as your own.

11.
In 86 AD, Romans filled the Colosseum with water so a naval battled could be staged for the Emperor's viewing pleasure.

12.
In the United States, one third of the murders committed go unsolved.

13.
They may be small but a chameleon's saliva is 400 times more sticky than that of humans.

14.
According to a study, approximately 73% of college students suffer from sleep problems.

15.
He's a popular man. When Pope Francis joined Instagram he gained 1 million followers in just 12 hours, a world record.

16.
The Power of Love was the first 3D movie made. The silent film was released in 1922.

17.
There is one high school scholarship that is so exclusive, only redheads need apply.

18.
When Beyonce's dad was her manager he made her run a mile while singing. This allows her to dance and sing on stage without getting tired.

19.
Astronauts have discovered that it's impossible to burp in space.

20.
Commander Al Shepard is the only man to ever play golf on the moon. He accomplished this during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.

21.
Don't ever point a laser at an airplane. In the United States, this silly stunt can land a person in prison for 20 years.

22.
Samoa in Polynesia is 24 hours ahed of American Samoa. The islands, however, are only 43 miles apart.

23.
When renowned British Army surgeon, Dr. James Barry died in 1865, people were shocked to find out he was actually a woman. Margaret Ann Bulkley chose to disguise herself as a man so she could pursue a medical career.

24.
In the village of Nagoro in Japan, life-size dolls outnumber the residents.

25.
California boasts having the tallest and largest tree in the world.

26.
In Florida, it is illegal to fall sleep under the hair dryer. This applies to the salon owner as well.

27.
North Dakota has made it illegal to lie down on the bed and fall asleep with your shoes on.

28.
A German graffiti artist painted Lego pieces on a 250 square meter bridge in 2011.

29.
A camel is able to gulp down 53 gallons of water in a mere three minutes.

30.
In 2014, an American exchange student made the headlines when he had to be rescued by firefighters in Germany. He got stuck and had to be pulled out of a vagina sculpture.