People who watch more than 6 hours of TV a day on average die 5 years earlier than those who don t

A study found people with lighter eye colors (blue green hazel grey) have a higher alcohol tolerance

Milk chocolate was invented by Daniel Peter who sold the concept to his neighbour Henri Nestlé

The shoestring was invented in England in 1790 Prior to this time all shoes were fastened with buckles

Psychologists have proven that we tend to overestimate ourselves We are not as nice as we think we are

Research says people who love and feel loved tend to live longer have better health and make more money

In medieval Europe inflated pig bladders were used as balls Some say that s the origin for the term pig-skin

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket

Thomas Edison electrocuted a bunch of stray dogs and cats He wanted to prove that AC current was very dangerous

Alexander Graham Bell applied for his patent on the telephone an improvement in telegraphy on Valentine s Day 1876

The dishwasher was invented by Josephine Cochrane - a socialite who was tired of servants breaking her expensive dishes

One study suggests a cup of tea comfortable pajamas and going to bed at exactly 10pm is the key to a perfect night s sleep

Body language researchers suggest that if a woman crosses her legs while in conversation she s probably not interested in you

The Stethoscope was invented by Dr Rene Laennec in 1816 because he was too embarrassed to listen to a young pretty woman s heart

The celery stick garnish became a staple of the Bloody Mary after a patron at couldn t wait for his server to bring him a swizzle stick