Wacky Wednesday: 15 Random Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

This week BBIMI is giving you a glimpse at 15 facts you probably did not know before you read this blog post. The world is full of useless, yet entertaining information and we would be crazy not to shed some light on this subject. There’s just two more days until the weekend, so enjoy this Humpday treat courtesy of BB Insurance Marketing. Check them out!

– Dancing has been proven to make you smarter and healthier.

– Every day, 20 banks are robbed and an average of $2,500 is taken.

– There are more Starbucks in America than there are McDonald’s.

– Our brains constantly predict what other people are about to say before they say it.

– Sound travels nearly 5 times faster underwater than it does in the air.

– The average mouthwash contains twice alcohol of wine.

– Fingernails grow faster in cold weather.

– Your nose is connected to the memory center of your brain. That’s why smells can trigger powerful memories.

– The average American breaks about five laws every day.

– The British Navy use Britney Spears’ music to scare off Somali pirates.

– Drink green tea before bed to burn calories while sleeping. Green tea will also increase your metabolism.

– Before coffee became popular, beer was often served for breakfast in the United States.

– Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.

– Singing for at least ten minutes on a daily basis adds up to 3 years to your life, maintaining a healthy heart.

– Going to sleep at the same time every night increases your chances of achieving a good night’s sleep.

(via @UberFacts, @WoWFactz & @GoogleFacts)