creativity, n.Trivia

Social rejection can increase levels of creativity in people with a strong sense of independence.

Working at a messy desk can help you think more creatively.

Showers really do spark creativity.

Sarcasm boosts creativity in all parties involved in the conversation.

Elephants mourn, cry, have mental breakdowns, play the drums, paint, mimic humans’ speech and show basic arithmetic skills.

incubation period'the state the brain enters when we are in a relaxed state (i.e. when taking a shower), allowing our subconscious mind to bring things to our attention, to experience greater problem-solving ability and creativity'

Walking and creative thought output are highly correlated.(Stanford study)

Very creative people tend to carry a gene associated with mental disorders, according to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Sarcasm boosts creative thinking because, in order to understand it, we must overcome contradictions between the literal and intended meaning of sarcastic statements.