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Solid Facts About Stonehenge

Stonehenge sits on the Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is a mysterious collection of ancient stones, arranged into a man-made structure believed to be approximately 5000 years old. Listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage register, Stonehenge is one of …

Studies suggests that people who stay awake until late at night are generally more intelligent than people who go to bed early

Before Thomas Edison and the light bulb, our ancestors arose early in the morning and went to sleep in the late evening; this was to make full use of daylight as little could be done once the moon came out. Nowadays we …

Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories

Contemporary research suggests music can play a role in patients overcoming strokes, brain injury and even Alzheimer’s. Language, and the ability to create conversation, is located on the left side of the brain. The right side houses music and melody interpretation. However, …

Harry Styles of One Direction once splashed out £3,000 on pizza, before driving around giving it all to the homeless people in LA

What would you spend £3000 on? Would you put the money towards a new car? Or maybe spend it all on Pizza for LA’s homeless?...

Giraffes and humans possess the same number of neck bones

The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is the tallest land animal on earth, standing up to 6 metres- 20 feet in height. They achieve this remarkable stature predominantly through their exceptionally long legs and incredible neck which can itself measure 2 metres- 7 feet …

IKEA stores are designed like mazes to try and prevent customers from leaving

Have you ever been inside of an IKEA store, and found yourself becoming hopelessly lost? You are not alone! According to an expert on the store design, the stores do actually have a maze-like layout which is used as a psychological weapon …

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