In Middle ages people walked in different fashion than we do now. So-called toe-heel walking used to be absolutely natural. In about 1500s, the way of walk changed as did the foot wear.
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Our walking speed is affected by whom we’re with…
Our walking speed is affected by whom we’re with. On average, women walking together move the slowest, men slow down 7% when walking with female partners they’re interested in, and men walking with male friends move at speeds faster than either man’s preferred walking speed.
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A 45 year-old Canadian spent 11 years walking…
A 45 year-old Canadian spent 11 years walking around the world. He traveled over 75,000 km and burned through 54 pairs of shoes.
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Scientists found that whether blind-folded or not, people…
Scientists found that whether blind-folded or not, people who were asked to walk in a straight line without a point of reference to follow will walk in a circle. They can’t seem to figure out why.
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Liverpool is the first city to open a fast-walking lane…
Liverpool is the first city to open a fast-walking lane in response to residents complaining about chatters, pavement hoggers, and phone-watchers in the shopping area of St John Street.
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In 2014, a Stanford study found that walking boosts…
In 2014, a Stanford study found that walking boosts creative inspiration. The study examined creativity levels of people while they walked versus while they sat. A person’s creative output increased on average 60% when walking – regardless of how they walked (eg, outside or on a treadmill).
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Our walking speed is affected by whom we’re with…
Our walking speed is affected by whom we’re with: men’s pace slows down by an average of 7% when walking with female partners they’re interested in; women walking together move the slowest; and men walking with male friends moved at speeds faster than either man’s preferred walking speed.
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The average person will walk approximately the distance of 3 times around…
The average person will walk approximately the distance of 3 times around the planet in their lifetime.
L = Sd x D / C
L = (7500 steps) (0.672 m) x (71 years x 365 days) / 40 075 000 m
L = 3.26 laps
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An average person will walk the equivale …
An average person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator during their lifetime.
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There is a family that walks only on all …
There is a family that walks only on all fours and they are studied quite a bit.
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