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The international symbol of mental health awareness is a green ribbon, often used to show support on World Mental Health Day.

Left-handed people are more likely to pass their driver’s exam on the first attempt but may get more speeding tickets.

The idea for a friendship day is over 100 years old, dating back to 1919 when the founder of Hallmark Cards proposed the concept.

In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.

Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.

Did you know that in the United States, around four million pets are adopted from rescue shelters annually?

St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.

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

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

The first TV commercial aired during a baseball game on July 1, 1941. It lasted just 10 seconds and cost the company under $10.

The earliest dictionaries were written on tablets around 2300 BC. They were bilingual dictionaries written in Sumerian-Akkadian.

The first video game console played in space was Nintendo’s Game Boy. It was brought up there in 1993 by a Russian cosmonaut.

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