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In January, we celebrate the diversity and differences that exist in our world
The world’s largest single drop waterfall is the Kaieteur Falls.
This is located on the Potaro River in the center of Guyana’s rainforest. The average flow rate of the waterfall is 663 cubic meters per second.
Sleep deprivation makes it harder to lose weight.
Lack of sleep can interfere with one’s hormone balance and decreases leptin. It also increases ghrelin which is the hormone that triggers hunger.
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13.
This is mainly connected to the belief that the number 13 is unlucky and can bring upon misfortune. This is why you won’t see the number 13 on most building elevators.
Your teeth are unique.
No two teeth from different people will ever be alike. They are similar to fingerprints.
A single dollar bill costs 5 cents to make.
The current U.S circulation is approximately worth $1.79 trillion. That’s a lot of dollars.
Snakes can predict earthquakes.
Studies have found that most species of snakes can detect earthquakes before it occurs. They are also able to sense quakes that occur as far as 75 miles away and up to five days away. I guess you could say, they’re just that down to earth.
The King of Hearts is the only King without a mustache.
The king of hearts is also known as the ‘Suicide king’ because of the sword he inserts into his head. It sounds like he was going through a rough breakup.
The only English word that ends with ‘mt’ is Dreamt.
This is yet another example of idiosyncrasies in the English language.
Only two diseases have been completely eradicated.
These are smallpox and rinderpest. The last naturally occurring outbreak of smallpox was recorded in 1977.
The opposite sides of dice will always equal 7.
The side of 1 and 6, 2 and 5, and 3 and 4 all equal 7. Go on, try it for yourself.
The average adult spends more time on the toilet than exercising.
On average, an adult will spend over 3 hours on the toilet per week but only one and a half hours exercising. Maybe it’s time we start working out in the bathroom?
The metal studs found on denim jeans serve a particular purpose.
These studs are placed on particular areas where the cloth is most likely to wear out faster. They act as a support for the cloth and make the jeans more durable. These studs are also known as rivets.
In some places, January can be a month abundant with cultural festivals and events
About 7% of American adults believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows.
While this may not seem like a lot, this totals to around 16.4 million Americans. Imagine how’d they feel when you tell them buttermilk doesn’t have any butter in it.
Cats can't taste sweet flavors.
This is mainly because they do not possess the base pair of genes that detect sweet flavors. As a result, sugar does not code on their tongues as proper proteins.
January is often perceived as a tranquil month after the festive frenzy of the holiday season
Bananas get their curved shape by growing towards the sun.
All bananas go through a process known as negative geotropism which indicates that they will grow towards the source of sunlight. This is also why it is rare to see a straight banana.
In January, people all over the world participate in diverse traditions and rituals to celebrate the New Year
Your fingernails on your dominant hand grow faster.
It also takes around half a year for a fingernail to grow from its base to the tip. These nails also grow faster on the bigger fingers rather than the smaller ones.
Some individuals commence their wellness regimens in January and adopt a healthful lifestyle
Apple seeds contain cyanide.
If you chew or digest them, these seeds turn into hydrogen cyanide which is poisonous to humans. The same goes with apricot, cherry, and peach seeds.
Frigate birds can sleep while flying.
This is possible because they can keep only half of their brain’s hemispheres awake. Theoretically, they could fly forever if they didn’t need food or water.
January brings forth new hope, new opportunities, and new possibilities for many people
In January, many indulge in winter sports such as skiing and ice sliding
People used to answer the phone with “ahoy”.
Back during the 1800s phone greetings were inspired by the Simpsons when Mr. Burns would pick up the phone with “Ahoy-hoy”. Thomas Eddison, however, wanted users to use ‘Hello’ instead. We know who won that argument.
January is an opportune time for personal financial evaluation and crafting a budget for the upcoming year
Playing dance music helps ward off mosquitoes.
According to a study in 2019, the song ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’ contains both low and high frequencies that yellow fever mosquitoes dislike. Just dance the mosquitoes away.
Billy goats urinate on their heads to become more attractive.
This is one of the many strange mating rituals that occur on the animal planet. Generally, they do this during the summer through fall.
Hues of fiery blooms illuminate the sky at the onset of January during New Year's Eve