9 Science Facts That Will Ruin Your Day
The science of human nature makes for some uncomfortable reading.
Science has the ability to open our eyes to the wonders of the universe and the beauty of nature, but there's a downside.
You can't have light without shadow, and for every wonderful insight into the workings of the the world, we also get a large, healthy dose of reality. Spoiler: reality is always terrible.
Whether this is a moment of clarity on the state of the planet, or an uncomfortable glimpse into the human psyche, science doesn't worry about whether we're going to get upset by the results - it just sciences.
So, if you're feeling morose, let's take a look at a couple of uncomfortable truths.
9. Most People Can't Go 10 Minutes Without Lying
No offence, but you're a liar.
Frankly, if you weren't, then there's a high chance that you have some kind of social disorder, because everybody lies. Just how much, though, might surprise you.
A study at the University of Massachusetts found that at least 60% of people told an average of two to three lies in a 10 minute conversation.
86% of people regularly lie to their parents, 75% to friends and 69% to spouses. 40% of people lie on their CV and an incredible 90% of people have told a lie on their online dating profile. Most shockingly of all, 30% of people lie about having seen The Godfather.
You've probably lied about something today, whether it's a classic book that you claim to have read, or the reason you were 10 minutes late to work, we all lie all the time.
If you say otherwise, you're a liar.