April 10 in many countries celebrate the brothers and sisters. Holiday came to us from the United States. Its founder, Claudia Ewart lost siblings and sister. Holiday she wanted to remind people about the importance of family.
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Fact 1 - you spend more time with them than with other people
The study at Pennsylvania State University found that by the time the child turns 11, they spend about 33% of the free time with their brothers and sisters. Even growing up, they carry with them too much time - about 11 hours a week, duration increased to 17 hours, if the brothers and sisters were born into a large family.Fact 2 - fights between brothers and sisters are natural
If you take offense at a brother or sister for a fight, Humble yourselves, because it is normal for all families. The study found that between the ages of 3 to 7 years of fighting about 3.5 times per hour brothers and sisters, and kids and does every 10 minutes.
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Fact 3 - brothers, sisters make feminine, and sisters their more masculine
Studies have shown that the presence of his brother makes a girl more than stick to the traditional feminine qualities, while the brothers themselves beside her trying to be manly guys.
Fact 4 - sisters protect our psyche
Researchers at Brigham Young University, said that the sisters help to protect our nervous system, and help to cope with loneliness and depression.
Fact 5 - twins increase the duration of each other's lives
Scientists from the University of Washington discovered that the twins are able to increase the life expectancy of each other. This is due to the incredible affection and support of his brother or sister.
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