Wacky Wednesday: 15 Random Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

This week BBIMI is giving you a glimpse at 15 facts you probably did not know before you read this blog post. The world is full of useless, yet entertaining information and we would be crazy not to shed some light on this subject. There’s just two more days until the weekend, so enjoy this Humpday treat courtesy of BB Insurance Marketing. Check them out!

– Google was originally called BackRub.

– Only 3 kinds of animals form armies and go to “war” — humans, crows and ants.

– It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown.

– Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender.

– In just 30 minutes, your body produces enough heat to boil half a gallon of water.

– People who sleep 6.5 to 7.5 hours a night tend to live the longest.

– Blowing on your thumb can ease anxiety as it slows the heart rate.

– Singing in the shower daily can help boost your immunity, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve your mood.

– When people are being watched, they behave better. And the illusion of being watched works, too.

– Couples who spend at least 10 minutes a day laughing together are more likely to have a stronger relationship.

– Canada is the most educated country in the world.

– Except for identical twins, every person on earth has a unique smell.

– Cleopatra married, not one, but two of her brothers.

– Mosquito repellents don’t repel, they hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito’s sensors so they don’t know you are there.

– Women speak about 7,000 words a day while men average 2,000.

(via @UberFacts & @GoogleFacts)