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“Mondays are tough” is a relatable truth for many, and “laughter is the best medicine” perfectly captures how a good chuckle can brighten our day. But then there are those hard facts, like water boiling at 100°C (212°F), that truly enrich our understanding of the world.

One great place to discover these intriguing facts about all sorts of topics is the Factupdates Instagram account. Today, we've gathered some fascinating tidbits from their page that you won't want to miss Pandas!

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew it...keep telling my wife that same crow keep looking at me like it's going to kill me one day

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In today's world, where we’re constantly bombarded with information, knowing how to differentiate between facts and opinions is a skill we must possess. It's not just about scrolling through your social media or browsing the news—it's about truly understanding what you're reading, hearing, or watching. 

By doing so, we are able to make informed decisions in our daily lives. Whether it’s about health, politics, or even simple product review, recognizing facts from opinions helps cut through the noise.

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Facts are basically statements that can be proven true or false based on evidence. For example, a fact could be "The Earth orbits the sun." You can usually verify such facts through scientific methods or observation.

Opinions, on the other hand, are personal views or interpretations. An opinion would be something like, "Summer is the best season." But there could be people who believe that winter or monsoon is the best season. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion on different matters.

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When you know how to distinguish between facts and opinions, it helps you make better decisions and engage in meaningful conversations. Additionally, when you comment on things based on facts, you avoid spreading misinformation. 

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one may be similar to the single women that tend to be happier than married (to a man) women

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For instance, let’s say you come across an article about a new diet trend. A fact in that article could be, “This diet helped people lose 10 pounds in one month, as shown in a clinical study." In this case, there is scientific evidence to back up the claim, making it a fact rather than just an opinion.

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Having a younger brother can raise blood pressure by 3 to 5.9 per cent, while a younger sister can result in a blood pressure increase of 3.8 per cent.

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An opinion, however, could be, “I believe this is the healthiest diet for everyone.” While the study presented evidence, the opinion is a personal belief that might not apply to every individual. So, when you confuse the two, you might start following a diet that might not be beneficial for you at all. 

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Another example is when you're reading a restaurant review. A fact might be, "The restaurant serves Italian food, and their most popular dish is lasagna." You can verify this by looking at their menu or checking customer orders. However, the reviewer might also say, "This is the best lasagna in town!" which is an opinion based on their personal preference. You might love lasagna, but your idea of the "best" could be very different.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no real relationship between brain size and intelligence (within humans). In general the brain size is simply dependent on the size of the skull, which is related to the size of the rest of the body.

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In a study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, participants from the U.S. were asked to categorize 12 statements about current events as facts or opinions. Shockingly, only 45.7% of participants were able to do so correctly.

This highlights just how tricky it can be for people to distinguish between facts and opinions. Without critical thinking, it’s easy to blur the lines and accept opinions as facts, especially in today’s fast-paced, media-driven world.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Contrary to what the internet would have you believe, some people actually enjoy their job, and their coworkers. I'm one of them. I plan to retire in a few years, just because I don't want to work 40 hours per week forever, but if they'll let me work part time I'll do it indefinitely.

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Giles McArdell
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But this is not just women, everyone does this, we don't argue with strangers so much as we do with those we love. We care allot about what our loved ones think and what they think about us, we don't care so much what strangers think. There is no-one on earth who makes me more annoyed than my wife, because she has a direct connection to my heart, the slightest slur from her feels a hundred times worse than from some stranger.

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amy lee
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actual baby brain. As in brain the size of a baby's explains so much about pregnancy.

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Professor Jeffery J. Mondak, who co-authored the study published in the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, emphasized the importance of this skill: “There’s a huge amount of research on misinformation. But what we found is that, even before we get to the stage of labeling something misinformation, people often have trouble discerning the difference between statements of fact and opinion.”

So, one way to tell a fact from an opinion is by checking for evidence. A fact is typically backed up by data, research, or verifiable sources, while opinions are often personal viewpoints that don’t need proof.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suspect it's just an unfortunate photo, but at first glance those nails look horrifically diseased.

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Another tip is to pay attention to the language used. Opinions often include subjective words like "best," "worst," or "I believe." Meanwhile, facts are presented more neutrally, without emotional or judgmental language.

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Lastly, you shouldn’t hesitate to question the source of the information. If the source has a personal or commercial interest in swaying you, it’s quite possible that it’s an opinion rather than a fact. So, Pandas, now that you know just how important it is to tell the difference between facts and opinions, which one of these facts caught your attention the most? 

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing probably just the male students. The women probably couldn't get in the door.

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The study of 4,165 participants aged 60 years and older in China reveals that people who consumed fish at least “twice a week” compared to “never eat” over the past two years have a significantly reduced risk of mortality (death from any cause) by 42%.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all have to die of something. Thank you for your expertise and hard work, unnamed cardiologist!

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Multa Nocte
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHAT? Are you sure? Better alert the 200 billion women who already know this.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their whistles are apparently high pitched howls. Which I think is awesome

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no question music releases dopamine but not everyone can experience "chills." They have proven the feeling most people get from ASMR is psychosomatic and not a naturally occurring reaction

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at people when their SO die. Or how many dogs die when their master dies.

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell them you needed somebody intelligent to talk to if someone comments on you talking to yourself!!

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've already got enough energy stored in my fat for a 90-minute workout so I just have a little magnesium supplement and use my chub to power my workout instead.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandmother, who lived almost 105 years, carried and raised 15 babies. That should be a proof that lack of sleep won't necessarily kill ya..

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Cindi Antrobus
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish mine would've all I could eat was spicy food while pregnant and she can't sand anything with heat.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's how the Yakuza do it.... must have a lot of pinky promises...

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Among the metrics the researchers examined were changes in blood levels of glucose and insulin. The data showed that even a five-minute walk after eating a meal had a measurable effect on moderating blood sugar levels. The beneficial effect of walking was observed during a 60- to 90-minute window following the meal.

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Just 2 minutes of walking after eating can help blood sugar, study says. Getting up and moving after you eat -- even if it's only for two minutes -- can help control blood sugar levels, a new study says.

If you can't do that, try standing. It helps, too.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it depends. I don't think a penny will work as well as $100.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like BS to me. How on earth do you quantify this data? Correlation is not causation, etc, etc. I hung out with my mum plenty, and she still died at 36.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't this the same for all animals, regardkess of fur, skin, scales etc.?

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's due to the fact of consuming what is under your nails that your body has to fight therefore make a stronger immune system

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It showed that high performance on IQ tests had a positive association with moderate drinking.

In the 1970 British Cohort Study, it was found that higher childhood mental ability was associated with higher alcohol intake as an adult.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good lord, I'm ticking all the boxes on the high IQ things: forgetfulness, swearing, drinking, untidiness, laziness...

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I eat a portion of almonds daily and still can't sleep.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone knows that alcohol kills brain cells, but like lions hunting zebras it kills the slowest and weakest brain cells, so it actually makes you smarter.

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The results show that having the first meal later in the day, such as when skipping breakfast, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, with a 6 per cent increase in risk per hour delay.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sceptical about this one. If you do the interval fasting you start late and I heard you'll stay fitter wegen doing this diet...

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Combine this with the frozen rice water mentioned earlier and you will start glowing brightly like a neon sign

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It can relieve stress.

You may have heard that red wine is a natural relaxer, but it's nothing compared to vodka, which studies have shown to relieve tension better than vino.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Royal Navy issue rum for me. MrTribble's father was in the navy. So I was introduced to rum by an actual sailor. 😄

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What weird advice. If you have an iron deficiency, you need iron. It doesn't really matter whether it's from gooseberries! Odd.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After I proposed, my future wife - a bit of a hippie - asked me not to get her a ring. She dislikes jewelry. Just as a symbol of marriage we each bought cheap $10 rings. We've been married 24 years.

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, coldness tights the pores, but not permanently. Yes, rice has an effect on skin, but it won't do much in this form as it doesn't penetrate the skin. Better get a cream with rice extract in it!

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making your bed at your millionaire parents' house makes you even more likely to become one.

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