Of the 494 people on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list from 1950 to 2012, 466 were arrested, with 154 captured thanks to tips from civilians. The list is not in order and includes those likely to commit multiple crimes, with a focus on those with a long criminal history. Eight women have been […]
Displaced workers are those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, often due to industry decline or natural disasters. Financial assistance and retraining programs are available, but finding new employment can be difficult and may require working for lower pay. Even top performers may be let go during mass layoffs, and […]
No-fault divorces are the most common grounds for divorce, but they vary by jurisdiction. Some require a waiting period, while others are based on an irretrievably deteriorated marriage. If fault is pleaded, common grounds include abuse, adultery, abandonment, confinement, and unreasonable behavior, with varying requirements and defenses. The defendant’s response can make a difference in […]
People smuggling involves the illegal movement of people across international borders. It is different from human trafficking, which involves moving people against their will. People who are smuggled are aware they are breaking the law and can be charged with crimes. Preventing smuggling is difficult due to porous borders and various smuggling methods. People smuggling […]
Americans perceive British English speakers as more intelligent, but those who have lived outside the US for at least three months rate Middle Eastern or Latin American people as more intelligent. Accents play a big role in how people are perceived, and mimicking foreign accents can improve comprehension. Regional accents also affect how people are […]
Famous people with Alzheimer’s disease raise awareness for the need for research, early diagnosis, and greater awareness. Ronald Reagan founded the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute to explore possible causes and treatment pathways, while Charlton Heston championed the progress of Alzheimer’s since his diagnosis in 2001. Other famous figures, like Rita Hayworth and Charles […]
Talking excessively can be a coping mechanism for stress and fear, but not everyone talks too much when nervous. Some people shut down verbally, while others talk to build confidence or because of a temporary loss of concentration. Stress and fear of the unknown can trigger some interesting human behaviors, including the need for incessant […]
Brutally honest people may have been raised in a hypercritical environment or use it as a defense mechanism. Some lack emotional growth and social filters, while others use it to stave off future disappointment or for their own entertainment. Few people can navigate life successfully without receiving a single piece of constructive criticism or brutal […]
North Americans use 50 pounds of toilet paper per person per year, 6 pounds more than Western Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Americans spend over $5.7 billion on toilet paper annually. Toilet paper was marketed as medicine before becoming popular in the late 1920s. People in North America use about 50 pounds (22.7 kg) […]
Learn from successful people and avoid their mistakes. Successful people share traits like determination, perseverance, and self-confidence. Follow their lives to learn how they handle setbacks and be inspired to pursue your goals. You can learn a lot from successful people. Usually if one person can accomplish something, another person can achieve the same goal. […]
Fingerprints are almost unique, with a chance of 1 in 64 billion of someone sharing the same ones. Galton Details, used to identify fingerprints, were created by Sir Francis Galton in 1888 and are still used today. Argentine police were the first to use fingerprint files, and Juan Vucetich was the first to identify a […]
Researchers studied babies’ reactions to a circle chasing and destroying a yellow square, finding that 16 out of 20 children reached for the square, suggesting a predisposition to root for underdogs. The study also tested children’s preference for an abuser, victim, and bystander, with the majority preferring the victim and bystander. Some researchers believe this […]
Despite being seen as friendly, a 2019 study found that the average American struggles to form new friendships, with most not making any new friends in five years. Shyness, introversion, and a reluctance to go out were cited as reasons. Scientific research shows people have more genetic traits in common with friends than strangers, falling […]
The world’s current population of 7.7 billion is only 7% of all people who have ever lived, with over 108 billion people having roamed the Earth since modern humans appeared. Life expectancy has significantly increased, and by 2050, the world is predicted to have added 5 billion people. The average age of the world’s population […]
A kiss can improve health and boost the immune system, but nearly one in five Americans aged 18 to 24 has never been kissed, according to a recent YouGov Omnibus survey of 7,623 adults. Older people are more likely to have kissed more than 50 people, and French kissing can burn two calories a minute. […]
Half of all people who have lived to 65 are alive today. Human lifespan has increased from 33 years in prehistoric times to an estimated 67.2 years in 2010. Women live longer than men, and the world reproductive rate is declining. Believe it or not, half of all people in history who have reached the […]
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar’s theory of “Dunbar’s number” proposes that people can only handle about 150 social relationships at a time. Recent research shows that within that circle, people have on average only five close friends, with 10 others one step away from being “close” and 35 others they are closer to than the remaining 100 […]
Most people rate themselves above average in skills and traits, which is impossible. This is due to a cognitive bias called illusory superiority. Incompetent people overestimate themselves, while the best underestimate themselves. Western culture values self-esteem, while Eastern cultures value self-improvement. It turns out that being a little overconfident is simply human nature. When asked […]
Suicide can have many reasons, including mental illness, substance abuse, political or religious beliefs, and criminal acts. Depression and schizophrenia are the most common mental illnesses associated with suicide, while alcohol and other substances can impair judgment and increase impulsivity. Some people accidentally die while attempting suicide as a cry for help, while others commit […]
A study by Harvard and UNC Chapel Hill found that people dislike “humble bragging” more than regular bragging. Humblebraggers use false complaints or humility to hide their boasting, but it actually achieves the opposite result. Humility bragging is prevalent in society, with common examples being perfectionism, working too hard, being too nice, and being too […]
