Here are a few random facts to start your morning off:
- Human speech predates written language by tens of thousands of years. No one knows exactly how old spoken language is.
- Though it’s a common belief that women talk more than men, the evidence is inconclusive. One recent study found that women say about 13,000 more words per day than men, while another found no substantial difference
- John Moschitta Jr. was the world’s fastest talker for decades. Famous for his appearance on Micro Machines commercials, he could say 583 words a minute and form syllables five times faster than average speakers
- Research shows that most individuals spend 60% of their conversation time talking about themselves. This number jumps to 80% while conversing on social media
- The proper name for talking in one’s sleep is somniloquy
Your weather forecast for today:
A minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 26°C
Nice with plenty of sun
Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Weather update by AccuWeather
Facts by factretriever.com
