Random Facts #3

1. Laughing strengthens the immune system.

2. The color blue has a calming effect on humans: It causes the brain to release calming hormones.

3. Blueberry juice boosts memory.

4. It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

5. Kissing is healthier than shaking hands.

6. If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on the right side (and the left side if you're left handed).

7. No piece of normal-size paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

8. The city of Portland in Oregon was named after a coin toss in 1844.

6. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple.

9. In Korea and other East Asian countries, the age of the person is counted from conception and not physical birth.

10. When hippos are upset, their sweat turns red.