14 fascinating things that will happen in the next 60 second

14 fascinating things that will happen in the next 60 second
Getty Images

Get your timer out for this one. A minute goes by pretty quickly. But a whole lot can happen during those 60 seconds. Here are some fascinating things that will happen in the next 60 seconds. Ready? Start timing.

Advertisement

250 babies will be born around the world

250 babies will be born around the world
Getty Images

It might not seem like a lot for the entire world, but multiply that by how many minutes are in a day. That’s about 360,000 babies being born every single day. And of those 250,113 will be born into poverty and 15 will have birth defects.

The average Australian household will make $0.62 a minute

The average Australian household will make $0.62 a minute
Getty Images

While the average Australia household will make $0.062 per minute, the average person in the world will make $0.013.

UPS will deliver 11,319 packages

UPS will deliver 11,319 packages
Getty Images

If you break down UPS delivering about 19,100,000 packages and documents per day, it’s not surprising that the company will deliver 11,319 packages every minute.

83,300 people will have sex

83,300 people will have sex
Getty Images

At any given minute, approximately 83,300 people will be having sex around the world. Read about the surprising health benefits of having regular sex.

Your heart will beat 60 to 100 times

Your heart will beat 60 to 100 times
Getty Images

While a normal heart rate range varies from person to person, on average, your heart will beat 60 to 100 times a minute, according to livescience.com.

Apple Corporation will make US$70,466

Apple Corporation will make US$70,466
Getty Images

Yes, Apple really does make US$70,466 in just one minute, according to Time. Following closely behind Apple is Samsung, who makes US$54,368 per minute. Did you know that the resale value of Apple products is high? Read this to discover why you might want to consider buying second-hand Apple products.

Blood will circulate through your vascular system 3 times

Blood will circulate through your vascular system 3 times
Getty Images

Blood moves pretty quickly. In fact, it’ll circulate through your entire vascular system three times in 60 seconds, according to arheart.com. Keep your blood pressure in check with these tips.

About two violent crimes will be committed in the US

About two violent crimes will be committed in the US
Getty Images

According to the FBI, a violent crime will occur every 26.2 seconds. There will also be one murder every 36 minutes, one robbery every 1.5 minutes, and one aggravated assault every 42 seconds.

You will blink 15 to 20 times

You will blink 15 to 20 times
Getty Images

In one minute, you’ll blink 15 to 20 times, according to smithsonianmag.com. (And now that you’re thinking about it, you’ll probably blink even more.) Ever wondered who the Mona Lisa actually was? Here are the facts about the world’s most famous blank stare.

Never miss a deal again - sign up now!

Connect with us: