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The feeling that you’ve experienced an event in real life before is called “déjà vu” The feeling that you’ve experienced it in a dream is called “déjà rêvé”

Studies have found that a steady stream of minor accomplishments makes you more satisfied with your life than a few major accomplishments

Playing video games can help train your brain to make faster real-life decisions with equal accuracy

Sex can boost self-esteem, reduce depression and anxiety, and improve sleep quality

Laughter has been proven to be an effective painkiller

Reading about kind and compassionate characters can help people become more empathetic in real life

Practicing gratitude can increase the production of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that play a role in mood regulation, similar to antidepressants

Break-ups tend to be harder on men than women. A study from 96 countries found that while women experience more pain immediately after a break-up, they move on more quickly Men tend to feel less pain right after a break-up, but the damage takes longer to repair

Gray hairs can naturally regain their color when we feel less stressed

Hedgehogs can sleep for up to 18 hours a day

Listening to music you enjoy causes your brain to release dopamine, boosting your mood and making you feel good

Working at a messy desk can help you think more creatively

Lack of sleep increases cravings for cannabis and alcohol

Wolves are prosocial and altruistic, putting the needs of the entire pack before their own For example, all the wolves in a pack will help take care of pups, bringing food to the mother so she doesn’t have to leave the den

Exercising for just 10 minutes can improve your mood, reduce stress, and generally enhance your wellbeing

Consuming caffeine can make you more open-minded

Blatherskite (noun): A person who talks a lot of nonsense

Apanthropy (n): An aversion to spending time with other people; a love of solitude

Striking up a conversation with a stranger can significantly improve your mood

Boanthropy: A psychological disorder in which the sufferer believes they’re a cow