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You are 13.8% more likely to die on your date of birth.
This comes from the Swiss Mortality statistics based on deaths from 1969 to 2008.
Alaska is the only state whose name is on a single row on the keyboard.
A and S are right next to each other, and so are L and K. Alaska is also one of the few words you can type on the second line of the QWERTY keyboard.
In January, retailers often hold clearance sales to deplete their holiday inventory
Many oranges are green.
Often when ripe, oranges are in its natural green. In some locations in the world such as South America and tropical islands, oranges are green all year round.
A man once set a record by putting on over 260 t-shirts.
After the 20th shirt, Ted Hastings required assistance until the 260th shirt. Around 150 shirts in, his team was concerned about his ability to breathe due to the amount of fabric hugging him. In the end, he was able to beat the previous record of 257 shirts.
In January, the sky often presents stunning sunrise and sunset vistas
The average American spends 2.5 days annually looking for lost items.
This statistic comes from one of the nation’s largest independent lost-and-found surveys. The most commonly misplaced items are phones, keys, wallet, purse, and remotes.
January should be a month full of challenges as many people return to work after the holidays
Technicolored squirrels roam the lands of Southern India.
They weigh around 4 pounds and measure up to 3 feet from tip to tail. The Malabar giant squirrel also blends better in the forest due to its multi-colored fur.
Basenji dogs can't bark.
However, this does not mean that they are silent. The sound that they release is more of a warbling yodel. This specific breed of dog is the only dog that cannot bark.
Dragonflies can’t walk.
Even though they have six legs, they are unable to walk with them. Their legs are too weak for them to walk for long periods.
In January, many begin planning their vacations and journeys for the coming year
Two-thirds of millennials go to sleep naked.
According to a 2018 survey from MattressAdvisor, more than 60% of millennials regularly sleep in the nude. This is mostly due to the comforting feeling of skin against sheets. Are you part of this group?
More monopoly money is printed annually rather than actual currency.
The U.S government prints around $974 million annually to replace old money. However, the company behind the beloved board game prints over $30 billion worth in fake money annually.
Some individuals celebrate New Year's Eve festivities until the wee hours, ushering in the new year with jubilation
Sloths hold their breaths longer than dolphins.
On the rare occasions that sloths leave their trees to go for a swim, they hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes long. This is 30 minutes longer than the average dolphin’s record.
In January, some individuals attempt "detoxes" following the indulgent holiday season filled with delicious cuisine
As the first month of the year, January brings new opportunities and fresh beginnings for many people
Ravens are always aware when someone is watching them.
These birds are known for being notoriously clever creatures and they display what is called the ‘theory of mind’. This is also known as the ability to attribute mental states to others.
In January, weather patterns can vary significantly from place to place, bringing rain, snow, or bright sunshine
An eagle is capable of killing a young deer and flying away with it.
Bald eagles especially are one of the strongest and most aggressive species of eagles. These birds are capable of swooping in and carrying away your baby.
Baby spiders are called spiderlings.
This is the official name for spiders that have yet to reach maturity. They are also born in groups of thousands. Maybe this name will make spiders seem cuter now.
In January, many stores offer large discounts to clear out their holiday inventory
A palindrome is a sentence that is the same when read backward and forwards.
A few examples include ‘Do geese see God’ and ‘racecar’. This is also noted to be one of the hardest sentences to construct using the English language. Can you come up with your own?
In the southern hemisphere, January marks the beginning of summer and the start of school holidays
The roar of a lion can be heard up to 5 miles away.
Its roar is about 114 decibels. This is roughly 25 times louder than a gas-powered lawnmower.
Some people use January as an opportunity to declutter their homes and organize their lives
The average male will become bored after 26 minutes of shopping.
However, a study found that most women will not get bored until two hours later. Maybe next time you should just leave your boyfriend or husband at home.
The U.S. Navy uses Xbox controllers for their periscopes.
Instead of using a control stick, the Navy opted for this controller so that the learning time could be reduced. This was also the least complicated way of controlling the periscopes.
There is a species of spider dubbed the ‘hobo spider’.
These spiders are not deadly. However, most bites from these critters come from when they are accidentally crushed or squeezed by a person.