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In the 1950s, bakeries often gave free donuts and coffee to cops and saved seats for them as it was cheaper than hiring security.

St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.

When you look at your love interest, chemicals are released in your body, making your heart race and your pupils widen.

Frozen yogurt originated in the Middle East and India around 5,000 years ago.

The same compound responsible for Violets' fragrance, ionone, also temporarily blocks your ability to smell them.

While “mindfulness” is a very old concept, the term was only coined in 1910 by T.W. Rhys Davids, a Buddhist scholar.

Penguins are known for being monogamous, but this doesn't always last. Up to 70% of pairs ultimately go their separate ways.

A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.

5-15% of children are affected by sleepwalking every year, while only 1-1.5% of adults experience the phenomenon.

Research shows that people who wake up earlier have higher cortisol levels, which is associated with energy and productivity.

Although they are known for their beauty, snowdrops are actually poisonous and can irritate the skin when handled.

The largest snowflakes ever recorded fell in Montana in 1887, measuring fifteen inches (38 cm) wide and eight inches (20 cm) deep.