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1,700 people become millionaires every day in the U.S.
The United States has over 8 million families who have a yearly income of over $1 million.
Some people welcome January by planning a snow holiday to enjoy the beauty of snow-covered mountains
You are more likely to have a weird or scary dream when sleeping on your stomach.
This is because different sleeping positions give different pressure on your body. Sleeping on your stomach restricts other movements compared to sleeping on your side or back.
Research believes that this may be why the intensity of your dreams differentiate depending on your sleeping position.
January brings an atmosphere of optimism, considering that there is still plenty of time to achieve goals in the new year
Your eyeballs do not grow or change their size as you age.
Generally, only the vertical measure changes, but only by a small amount. By the time we reach 20–21 years old, our eyes will be at their permanent state.
Blue-eyed people have higher alcohol tolerance.
Research in 2000 found that those with lighter eye colors are less likely to abuse alcohol. Thus lesser consumption and developing a higher tolerance.
In January, we can experience the joy of giving by participating in volunteer activities and charity
Pubic hair lives for about 3 weeks long.
Pubic hair also indicates if the human body is ready for reproduction. It also protects the genitals area during reproduction.
Some people use January to refresh their gardens and plan for the upcoming spring planting
Male bees can only mate once.
After mating with a female, the male bee’s endophallus is removed. Its abdomen also rips open and results in the male bee’s death. Now that’s what we call a bad date.
Smelling green apples help with weight loss.
A research stated that the smell can help curb your hunger. The neutral sweet scent that comes from green apples and bananas is enough to temporarily forget about hunger.
You can die from staying up for two weeks straight.
Sleep deprivation can cause your mental and motor responses to become unstable. Thus causing a higher risk to your safety.
Pigeons can't fart.
Farts are caused by a noticeable number of eruptions from intestinal gas. However, for a bird, their intestine is short which causes them to get rid of waste more frequently.
One strand of hair can hold up to 3 ounces of weight.
The average person’s head contains about 100,000 strands of hair. If you do the math, your hair can support up to 12 tons worth of weight.
In January, many people celebrate religious festivities such as Epiphany or Chinese New Year
Watching horror movies before viewing abstract art will enhance the experience.
This comes from a recent study that proved our reaction towards abstract images improve when frightened. This is especially so for those who are not big fans of the movie genre.
January brings the perfect romantic moments, with the cold weather inviting to gather in front of the fireplace
NASCAR drivers lose weight while racing.
Because of the high temperatures during a race, the average driver can lose up to 10 pounds worth of weight by sweating. A racecar regularly reaches temperatures of 170 degrees despite the built-in ventilation.
The most widely printed book in the world is the catalog for IKEA.
IKEA has over 200 million copies of its catalog circulated annually. This surpasses the amount of printing the Christian bible has.
Some people plan family reunions in January to celebrate relationships and family bonds
Crocodiles are one of the planet’s oldest living creatures.
These animals have survived for over 200 million years. This may be due to their superb ability to be able to go for long periods without eating.
The Aurora Borealis has a sister phenomenon.
This can be viewed in the southern hemisphere. It is also called the Aurora Australis and the light show it executes is as beautiful.
January is a good time for reflection and evaluating the values we uphold in life
The salty taste of bacon isn’t natural.
The salty flavor that we all love comes from the curing and brining process. After the meat is prepared, it is flavored and preserved.
There was a fifth member of the Beatles.
Stuart Sutcliffe was a painter and bassist who was an original member before the band came into fame. He soon later died due to a brain hemorrhage.
Some people celebrate their birthdays in January, creating special moments at the beginning of the year
Apple once had a clothing line.
They mainly consisted of graphic tees with cheesy designs on them. Ironically, they would’ve made a bigger hit today than in 1986.
In January, we can find happiness in simple things like solving puzzles or playing board games
January is a suitable month to plan family events such as picnics or dinners together
Some people use January to compile a new reading list and start a book club with friends