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Seven things you didn't know about dance

Did you know that great dancers show key genetic differences? And that dance steps can be practiced only with the mind? Or that dancing samba can improve motor skills in activities as diverse as playing a percussion instrument or playing soccer?

What is the origin of the word

Originally the word SPAM arose as an abbreviation of "spiced ham" (ham with spices), and was the brand used by the American delicatessen company Hormel Foods in 1957 when it launched its new meat product. During World War II it was used as food by British and Soviet soldiers.

Why is the tan more intense in the mountains than in the sea?

It is due to the type of ultraviolet rays that predominate in each environment, although the difference in the intensity of the tan usually disappears after two weeks of sun exposure.

Why do chimpanzees yawn?

The contagion of yawning is not just an indicator of sleepiness or boredom. For chimpanzees, it is also a sign of social connection between individuals, according to new research conducted at the Yerkes Primate Research Center at Emory University (USA).

What is the fruit

It is bright red in color, the size of a cherry but more oval, and grows on a shrub with the scientific name Synsepalum dulcificum, native to West Africa. It receives the nickname of miraculous fruit because, in addition to having a pleasant sweet taste, it contains a protein called miraculin that blocks the taste buds of the tongue, preventing them from identifying sour and bitter flavors.

What are the differences in men's and women's color preferences?

In a study conducted a few years ago with subjects from 22 countries, Joe Hallock concluded that 57% of men choose blue as their favorite color, compared to 35% of women who opt for this option.

Where are the biggest penises?

The Targetmap website has designed a map of the average size of penises in the world. The Congo, in Africa, is placed in the first position of the ranking with an average size of 17.93 cm. Spain ranks 74th with an average of 13.85 centimeters.

Do we sweat when we swim?

The sweat glands are activated when the body temperature begins to rise, which occurs during physical exercise. For example, the armpits produce up to 700 milligrams of sweat per hour during intense exercise, triple that of at rest at room temperature. If the exercise is carried out in water, the degree of sweating will be determined by the temperature of the water.

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