Math Quiz

Sometimes people have lucky breaks, but these serendipitous moments do not usually come about through mere luck, but rather through courageous action and risk. We are wired to avoid risk because we consider more about what we can lose rather than what we can gain. That’s why it’s easy to stew in unhappy and unfruitful situations for a long time.

Contrary to rumors, Alex Trebek, host of ‘Jeopardy!’, is not a diva when the cameras aren’t rolling. He claims to own over 100 suits, however. In one day, a week’s worth of episodes is filmed. Trebek often has to change suits to create the illusion that another day has passed.

The word ‘mate’ caused quite a stir in 2005 when Australian Parliament banned the word from being used in the workplace. Prime Minister John Howard promptly objected, arguing that ‘mate’ was an integral part of Australian culture, and the ban was overturned within a day.