Swear like a sailor and be as honest as Captain Hook! Researchers have shed light on a surprising correlation. A behavioural analysis shows, that profanity is positively associated with both individual honesty and societal integrity. Study 1 exposed a link between profanity use and honesty on a personal level. Participants who exhibited a higher frequency of profanity also demonstrated greater honesty when evaluated on a lie scale. In Study 2, researchers expanded their investigation to examine language patterns in Facebook status updates....

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona found that washing hands with cold water is just as effective at killing germs as washing hands with hot water. The study analyzed the effectiveness of different water temperatures in removing bacteria from hands. The researchers found that washing hands with water at a temperature of 15°C (59°F) was almost as effective at removing bacteria as washing hands with water at a temperature of 38°C (100°F), the temperature typically recommended for hand-washing....

According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions. The study analyzed the resolution success rates of 200 people over a two-year period, and found that the vast majority of resolutions fail within the first few weeks of the new year. The study also found that the most commonly made resolutions are related to health and fitness, followed by resolutions related to financial goals and personal development....

The history of dog breeds can be traced back to ancient times, where early humans domesticated wild wolves for their hunting prowess. Archaeological evidence suggests that early dog breeds, such as the Saluki and the Basenji, were used by ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians for hunting and guarding purposes. These early doggos were the OG hunters, assisting humans in chasing down prey or guarding their homes. Fast forward to the Middle Ages, where dogs were essential in herding and guarding livestock....