Insane Facts You Never Thought Were True (4 of 4)

Boyfriends Do More Around The House Than Husbands

In a survey consisting of 17,000 people across 28 countries reported that after marriage, the amount of time a man does chores on a weekly basis drops significantly.

Newborns Can’t Shed Tears

If there is one thing we know about babies is that they cry a lot. But one thing you might not notice is the fact that your newborn baby isn’t shedding any tears. That’s because tear ducts are still in development and aren’t fully developed until an infant is three months old. That’s why in the first three months, their only way to express sad emotions is by crying louder.

The Largest Tire Producer In The World Is LEGO

You might think the largest tire producer is one that producers tires for vehicles right? Well, funny enough, LEGO produces about 306 million tires every year – excessively more than any other manufacturer in the world. It’s fair that these tires are only little toy tires, but the fact still stands.

Longest Word Someone Can Type With Only Their Left Hand Is “Sweaterdresses”

For those grammar sticklers out there who say we need to use a hyphen in sweaterdresses (thus requiring you to use your right hand), then the longest word one can type with their left hand is stewardesses. The longest we can type on our right is the European wildflower johnny-jump-up.

Naps Save Lives

As odd as it sounds, taking a midday nap can provide a surprising amount of benefits. Research found that taking midday naps boosts creativity, focus, and provides a freshness for you for the rest of the day. However one study went a bit deeper and found that these naps can also reduce risks of heart attacks. Those who regularly nap found that their odds of dying from a heart attack dropped by 37 percent.

You Have Deeper Sleeps In Hammocks Than Beds

Swiss scientists found that the rocking motion that hammocks provide leads to nappers enjoying longer and deeper sleep compared to those who nap in beds. On top of that, research found that the rocking motion actually makes people fall asleep faster than compared to a bed.