Why do we sleep?

We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. But this is not the case; sleep is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. Exactly how this happens and why our bodies are programmed for such a long period of slumber … Read more

Why are four-leaf clovers considered lucky?

Facts based explanation According to traditional superstition, such clovers bring good luck though it is not clear when or how that superstition got started. The earliest mention of “Fower-leafed or purple grass” is from 1640 and simply says that it was kept in gardens because it was “good for the purples in children or others”. … Read more

What percentage of married couples are truly happy?

I’ve been asked this a lot recently, as I know a few people who are divorcing/recently divorced. People today get married for completely the wrong reasons and then end up confused over why things go wrong. I don’t believe anyone should marry for emotional reasons. Infatuation lasts a couple of years max after you meet … Read more