Fun Fact: In a famous study, people donated twice as much money to save one child than to save eight—simply because the single child had a name and a photo. Imagine this: You see a photo of a little girl named Aisha, eyes wide and frightened, standing in the rubble of a war zone. You …
Fun Fact: Albert Einstein, who revolutionized physics, is widely believed to have shown traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as delayed speech and strong visual thinking. We often throw around the word “normal” like it’s a gold standard. A normal student. A normal worker. A normal mind. But what if normal is a myth—and …
Fun Fact: Even toddlers as young as 3 years old tend to prefer people who speak their native language—hinting that our instincts to form “in-groups” start shockingly early. Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a room full of strangers, but totally at ease among your own “people”? Or instinctively rooted for one sports team—not because …
Fun Fact: There are people who can remember almost every face they’ve ever seen—even years later—while others can’t even recognize their own family members in photos. You’re walking through a crowded market when someone waves at you. Panic sets in. You smile back, trying to place them. School? Work? Your neighbour? Nothing. Later, it hits …
Fun Fact: Roughly 55% of people report experiencing “frisson”—a scientific term for chills or goosebumps—while listening to music! Why does a certain note in a song send a shiver down your spine? Why do you get goosebumps when a singer hits a high note or when the orchestra swells into a crescendo? These moments aren’t …
Fun Fact: A 2024 study published in Affective Science found that people who habitually suppress positive emotions experience lower well-being across cultures, highlighting the universal impact of hiding true feelings. How are you? Most of us hear this question daily. At the store, at work, over text. And more often than not, we offer a …
Fun fact: A 2024 study conducted across 51 countries found that individuals are more likely to compete with their own compatriots than with strangers from other countries, suggesting that people may perceive distant strangers as less threatening than their immediate neighbours. You might not know your neighbour’s name, but you trust the opinions of a …
Fun fact: In 2018, the United Kingdom appointed a Minister for Loneliness—believed to be the first of its kind in the world—because studies showed that over 9 million Britons often or always felt lonely. Many of them lived in large cities. When we think of loneliness, we imagine empty houses, isolated rural villages, or quiet …
Fun fact: Neuroscientists have found that the brain processes regret in the same regions it uses for decision-making—meaning regret isn’t just about the past, it’s also training for the future. We’ve all been there. The job we didn’t take. The love we let slip away. The harsh words we wish we hadn’t said. Regret often …
Fun Fact: According to a 2025 Deloitte survey, 40% of Gen Z and 35% of millennials report feeling stressed all or most of the time, highlighting the pervasive nature of burnout among younger generations. You’ve finished your work, closed your laptop, and lit a candle. Maybe you’ve queued up a meditation app, made some tea, …
