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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 cheerleader) ==> 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. ==> 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. (True) ==> 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. ==> You know that tingly little feeling you get when you fall for someone? That’s common sense leaving your body. ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill two home-sized swimming pools. ==> 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. ==> Your subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than your conscious mind. See more from source: www.factualfacts.com 3 Likes |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Nobody: 9:50am On Dec 30, 2013 |
Cool facts. 1 Like |
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. thanks taiocol: ^^ smh there is freedom of expression afterall |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by beejayphako(m): 10:15am On Dec 30, 2013 |
Cool buh funny 1 Like |
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. . . why not? Go on |
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" 1 Like |
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 |
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 what? lwtmb |
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 Most Pathetic fact ever! 1 Like |
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 |
[size=15pt]MORE[/size] ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> Saying “pineapple” to someone as they are about to sneeze can cause them to “forget” about sneezing. (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. ==> Birds don't understand glass. It's estimated that a billion birds die each year from crashes into glass 2 Likes |
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............ 1 Like |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 1:06pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
I'm a living witness of this, happened this morning. Poor little cute bird! 3 Likes |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by taiocol: 1:50pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
op u got wack facts. |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Abbey2sam(m): 3:47pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
Nice on @op 1 Like |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by stefikal(f): 6:05pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
[size=20pt]MORE[/size] Here's more, but it seems the website added some inspirational quotes this time. I added them shaaa, enjoy ==> Eating a banana for breakfast can help you feel less groggy in the morning. Bananas also help maintain focus ==> Nomophobia is the fear of being without your cellphone or losing your signal. ==> 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! ==> 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. ==> About 40% of all brides actually marry the first man they fell in love with. ==> Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world, there is a duck watching you (Ehn? ) ==> 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 ) ==> 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. ==> HP Printer black ink is more expensive than blood. ==> 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. ==> 82% of people believe in an afterlife. (I do ) ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> Forgive others. Not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace. ==> Ironically, the people who ignore you now will somehow need you later. ==> Everyday, Americans collectively buy 5 million products that are related to Mickey Mouse. ==> 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 this) ==> 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! ) ==> 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 1 Like |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by Nobody: 7:22pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
TrishaP: Are you sure ur enemy didn't send it from the village. |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by TrishaP(f): 7:54pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
ikp4succes: LOL |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by taiocol: 8:14pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
TrishaP:do u want me 2 drop dope facts |
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 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. 2 Likes |
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 |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by dammygoody(m): 8:31am On Dec 31, 2013 |
Nice one bro.. PrinceAdepoju: some:very true............not for me though PrinceAdepoju: ==>Sometimes the person you fall for, isn't ready to catch you.most times actually 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 PrinceAdepoju: ==>A group of officers is called a “mess.”Now this is hilarious 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............ 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............. 1 Like |
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? 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 |
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 |
[size=15pt]MORE[/size] ==> A 4-year-old child asks an average of 437 questions a day. ==> Lions, leopards, tigers and jaguars are the only species of cats that can roar, but can't purr. ==> 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 ) ==> Studies have proven that people who stay awake later at night are more intelligent than people who go to bed early. (Yay! #TeamLateNights ) ==> Music helps reduce anxiety, and also helps the human mind and body get through stressful times. ==> 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 ) ==> 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 ) ==> 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. ==> 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. ==> Smile. Your enemies hate it. ==> 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: |
Re: Facts You Probably Never Knew! (Must Read) by imsuboi(m): 12:35am On Jan 03, 2014 |
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