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Unlock the secrets behind the most googled que...
Are you craving for a vacation but it's not gonna happen any time soon? But there's an old lifehack you've heard about: listen to the ocean in a seashell! Sorry to ruin it for you but it's a myth. The shape of the shell amplifies all the noises around you, and you hear them more distinctively. So it's definitely not the ocean you're listening to...
8 min
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Don't underestimate the power of the ordinary! ...
16 min
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Did you know your body has some bizarre superpo...
17 min
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Step into the shoes of a person living in the ...
11 min
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From sleepwalking to lucid dreaming, explore th...
10 min
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Calling all knowledge seekers! National Geograp...
10 min
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How long can a person survive without food and ...
8 min
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Ever wondered what causes the continuous declin...
12 min
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Curious about the reasons behind the high noise...
9 min
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Learn about 13 things people believe in differe...
12 min
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From life-saving medical breakthroughs to futur...
12 min
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Explore the fascinating side of China with our ...
5 min
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Did you know that there are some incredibly rar...
11 min
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Did you know that the Earth's surface is divide...
10 min
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Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary preca...
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Did you know that soda can taste noticeably dif...
8 min
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Why All Smartphones Now Look the Same
DIY phone cases, faster charging, saving broken cables – you’ve heard all the most common tips out there. But hidden gold? Roll-up smartphones of the future? And have you ever wondered why all phones look the same today? They are rectangular, they have bigger screens and fewer buttons. But some of us still remember the era of smartphones in all kinds of weird shapes and sizes. The Motorola V70 blew everyone’s mind in 2002 with its 360° rotating keyboard. It looked like a fidget spinner long before those were ever a thing! In 2003, we got the Nokia 7600. This phone was shaped like a teardrop, and the keyboard was placed awkwardly around the screen in the middle. The 2004 Haier P7 Pen Phone was a phone shaped like a pen that, ironically, didn’t work as one. So what happened to all those futuristic concepts?
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What If You Wreck a Car on a Test Drive
What happens if you wreck a car on a test-drive? If you’ve ever purchased a car, chances are you took it for a spin first. But what happens if you take one of those turns a bit too sharp, or someone cuts you off at just the wrong time. What happens if an accident occurs during the test-drive? So if an accident occurs during the test drive, will the dealership make you pay for the damages out of pocket? Car dealerships, like most businesses, insure their inventory against damage or theft. Dealerships spend thousands of dollars a year on insurance policies, with the price tag for larger businesses reaching into the millions. So, case closed, right? The insurer covers the cost of repairs, and you go on your merry way? Well, not always.
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12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches Perma...
Cockroaches are unsanitary and annoying pests that are unwelcome guests in any home. But the smelly and expensive pesticides out there on the market are just as unpleasant and unsafe! So ditch the toxic chemicals, and try these 100% natural ways to keep roaches out of your house for good! Basic things like garlic, lemons, or vinegar will be your best friends if you want to get rid of those insects. If you try any of these natural remedies over time but it doesn’t seem to make a difference, then it’s probably high-time to call a professional!
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11 Myths You So Strongly Keep Believing
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11 Modern Things That Existed Long Before Us
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10 Curious Things That Have a Logical Explanation
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7 Basic Etiquette Rules Most of Us Keep Breaking
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5 Reasons Hugging Can Hurt Certain People
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Why Dubai Skyscrapers Are Not Sinking In The Sand
The tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa - a skyscraper situated in Dubai. It was build right on sand! Why doesn't it sink into it? Actually the whole Dubai was built on the edge of a desert and yet it's home to over 200 skyscrapers. Let's see how skyscrapers are built in deserts and what keeps them stable and strong.
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