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Love canceled plans and prefer to stay in? You're probably pretty smart.

If you often opt to spend your evenings snuggled in bed with a boozy beverage and Netflix, it’s probably a sign you’re an introvert. But while flying solo can reveal a lot about your personality, it might say something about your smarts, too. Yes, it’s true: New research says that introverts could have a higher IQ. Think you’re a genius? Take this Mensa quiz to find out. Generally speaking, the more often people socialize with friends, the happier they feel. But intelligent people tend to prefer their “me time,” according to a new study by researchers at Singapore Management University and the London School of Economics. Sound familiar? You’ll probably agree with these hidden strengths of introverts, too. To reach these results, the team of psychologists conducted two studies using data from a massive national review of over 15,000 people between the ages of 18 and 28. The first study examined the link between subjects’ scores on an intelligence test, the population density in the area where subjects lived, and how satisfied subjects reported feeling with their lives. Meanwhile, the second evaluated how subjects’ IQ scores compared to their life satisfaction and how often they socialized with friends. Overall, participants who lived in less populated areas reported feeling happier, whereas those with high IQ scores who lived in the same areas felt less satisfied. Most people were also happier the more often they socialized, the results found. But on the flip side, intelligent people reported feeling less satisfied with their lives the more time they spent with friends. These weird habits prove you’re smarter than most, too. While these two conclusions seem to contradict each other, the psychologists believe they can be explained by “the savanna theory of happiness.” Here’s the basic rundown: Back when our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, spending time with friends was essential to survive; now, as a result, most of us feel unhappy when we are isolated. But because people with high IQs don’t follow that norm, some scientists believe that intelligent brains are simply more adaptable to what would otherwise be unusual environments, such as being alone or living in crowded communities. All the more reason to cancel your plans this weekend. We won’t tell! Next, try these genius habits that your 80-year-old brain will thank you for.

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Which country has the most geniuses?

Finland According to data obtained from Mensa, Finland has the most geniuses per capita, followed by Sweden and the United Kingdom. ... These Are the World's 10 Smartest Countries. Country Name Best Countries Overall Rank 1. Finland N/A 2. Sweden 5 3. United Kingdom 3 4. Netherlands 9 6 more rows •

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Genius is a rare thing, and some countries seem to have it more than others. According to data obtained from Mensa, Finland has the most geniuses per capita, followed by Sweden and the United Kingdom. Mensa was founded in 1946 to create a "society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ," according to its website. Today, it is comprised of people whose IQ is in the top 2 percent of the population. People must test in to be accepted, and the testing fee varies by country. For example, Finland's fee to take a supervised test into Mensa is 40 euros (about $45), the fee to get the test evaluated is another 40 euros, and the annual membership fee is 40 euros. By contrast, Ireland's fee to test is 30 euros if supervised, 14 euros if not, 12 euros for the test evaluation fee and 60 euros for the the annual membership fee. Additionally, only 51 countries of a possible 196 (or 195 depending on if Taiwan is included) participate in Mensa, meaning countries that may have intelligent citizens will not be counted in the organization's statistics.

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