Mind-blowing facts that will change your perspective You may subconsciously take on attributes of your favorite fictional characters while reading a story. • You may subconsciously take on attributes of your favorite fictional characters while reading a story • This is called "experience-taking," and can lead to temporary or even permanent changes in your real life. • Staying awake for more than 17 to 19 hours impairs your physical performance as much as being drunk • On average, shorter men tend to live slightly longer than taller men due to an inverse correlation between...