In the mood for some ‘Fun Facts?’

Hope so, because for the next few moments, we’re deviating from our ‘serious’ focus and instead, sharing a hodgepodge of ‘did-you-know’ fun facts and trivia. Here goes …

• “Turn up the Tunes and let the ‘RAVE’ begin. Scientists have discovered that a type of mosquito is so entertained by electronic dance music (EDM) that it gets distracted from other activities, such as biting and mating.” (AARP Bulletin September 2019)
• “Eat more cherries. They’re a low-sugar sweet tooth fix. They’ll bring you better sleep within three days. Rich in antioxidants, they can keep you looking younger, reduce the risk of cancer, and help improve memory. They help speed exercise recovery and can reduce the chance of painful gout.” (Meghan Rodgers, Tribune Review, RODGERS@535MEDIALLC.COM)
• Laughter is much more than “good medicine. When we laugh, our bodies respond positively. There is a decrease in stress hormones (cortisol, adrenaline and dopac), and an increase in beta-endorphins - which lower feelings of depression - and human growth hormone - which helps protect us against disease and infection.” (science.howstuffworks.com)