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Baby octopuses are the size of a flea.
An octopus will lay tens and thousands of eggs. However, not all of these eggs survive. Some are eaten by predators and some do not live long enough to reach adulthood. Baby octopuses are also called larvae.
January is a month when many people return to their daily routines after the holidays
In January, many people reflect on the previous year and set goals for the new year
Some people begin January with "Dry January," which involves abstaining from alcohol for the entire month
The holiday spirit of Christmas still lingers at the beginning of January, and many people continue to celebrate with family and friends
January is a time when many people don their warm coats and hats to combat the cold weather
In January, New Year's celebrations and festivities are observed around the world
January is often characterized by cold and snowy weather, creating a picturesque winter landscape
The premiere of the TV reality show ‘16 and pregnant’ helped lower the rate of teen pregnancy.
Statistics show that the rate dropped by 5.7% within the 18 months that the show was airing. I guess kids do copy everything they see on TV.
Up to 20% of power outages in the U.S are due to squirrels.
Squirrels tend to chew on the wires that run along the neighborhood. Luckily, these problems are easy to fix.
The crisp January air is invigorating, carrying a sense of renewal
95% of people text things that they would never say in person.
However, what’s more, interesting is what people are willing to say rather. People are more willing to be revealed over the phone rather than in person because of the psychological thrill it entails.
The Antarctic glaciers are made up of 3% penguin urine.
Due to the extreme temperatures in this region of the world, the urine cannot evaporate. Hence how they freeze and mold with the glaciers around them.
This month is commonly regarded as the start of winter in the northern hemisphere
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are banned in China.
Anyone caught using these platforms while inside the country can and will be arrested. Over 8,000 other domains are also blocked within the country. This rule is also implemented for visiting foreigners.
In January, many people make resolutions to effect positive changes in their lives
Honeybees can recognize human faces.
Bees see in a compilation of over 5000 individual images. They combine all of these images to recognize their surroundings.
January is the first month in the Gregorian calendar, signifying the start of a new year
The happiest prisoner on death row had an IQ of 46.
Joe Arridy was sent to the gas chamber and entered with a smile on his face. It was then later discovered that he was innocent all along. What a twist.
Violin bows are made from horsehair.
A single violin bow uses around 160-180 strands of hair. They are all then attached next to each other to form a ribbon. Thick and kinked hairs are removed so that the bow remains smooth and straight.
IKEA is an acronym.
It stands for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd. This is also the name of the company’s owner.
A Norwegian Island made dying illegal.
It is illegal to die in Svalbard because they are unable to safely bury the deceased due to the permafrost ground. When people on this island are about to die, they are brought to mainland Norway to pass away there.
People who post their fitness routine on social media are more likely to have psychological problems.
A study finds that this may lead an individual to addiction for attention and esteem. More often, people who share all of their physical activities online have a goal to boast about their activities.
Dr Pepper does not have a period.
This is mainly due to the font of the logo that would make it look like ‘Di: Pepper’. Many were confused by this, hence the change.
You can burn calories just by standing.
The average 150-pound person can burn 114 calories an hour just by standing still. Did this motivate you a little?
There is an underwater version of rugby.
Yes, it is also called underwater rugby. Two teams of 6 compete in a regulation pool while freediving.
Mice typically only live for 6 months in the wild.
This is mainly due to the number of predators that eat them. However, if they are kept as pets, their life span increases significantly by two years.
If a body is too obese, it can cause complications when being cremated.
A crematorium in Cincinnati was once set on fire during the cremation process of a 500-pound body. The body caused the fire to enlarge and spread to nearby containers which eventually set the entire place ablaze.
Flossing your teeth improves memory.
Here’s one useful random fact for you: Research suggests that if you keep your gums healthy and avoid gum disease, it will lead to the prevention of stiff blood vessels. Preventing stiff blood vessels also prevent memory problems.
St. Lucia is the only country that is named after a woman.
The French named this country after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. Lucy was a Christian martyr who had died during the time of the Diocletianic Persecution.