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A Man Who Had More Than 10 Identities And Cheat...
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A Woman Who Can Recall Every Second of Her Life
Have you ever wanted to have a perfect memory? Rebecca Sharrock from Brisbane, Australia, remembers her whole life. All events are stored in her mind almost from birth, and she has immediate access to them. She remembers her parents put her in the driver's seat of a car for a photo just a few days after her birth. It's a neurological condition of the brain in which a person can quickly and effortlessly reproduce in memory any fragment from life in the past. But is it safe to live like that?
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15 Megalodon Facts to Think Twice About Swimmin...
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A Plane Lost Both Engines So Pilots Had No Othe...
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A Man Who Refused to Eat for 382 Days and Lost ...
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14 Rarest Deep Sea Creatures You Never Know
Who lives at the bottom of the sea? The sea is full of inhabitants that vary in forms, sizes and their abilities. Some of them look really strange and are capable of doing weird things. For example, there's a fish that doesn’t swim like a fish. Also, there's one see dweller looking at which will make you feel like you gained the power at some point in your life without even realizing it! Wanna get to know all of these unusual sea creatures?
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A Man Who Had More Than 10 Identities And Cheat...
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10 Signs You Need to Be Single Right Now
You're doing your best to build a lasting relationship and when you don't succeed, you blame yourself for the failure. But the truth is that you just might not be ready to fall in love right now! Here are 10 signs showing that could be the case. For instance, if you’re not over your ex, it can hold you back and even mess up your timing in subsequent relationships. Even if you’re sure that you're ready to start anew, deep down your heart might still be broken. Take some time off to learn your lesson and recover. Let yourself grieve, but remember that you will get better eventually. Time really does heal all wounds.
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Lift Up Your Legs for 15 Minutes Every Day, and...
How to Feel Better Lifting Your Legs. If you’re looking for an exercise that doesn't require much time and effort but can seriously improve your mood, shake off your tiredness, and provide you with a whole bunch of other health benefits, this one is for you. It’s leg lifting, and the only thing required from you is to do it correctly. Helping with anxiety, arthritis, headaches, migraines, urinary disorders, menstrual cramps, and menopause are among health benefits of leg lifting. So whatever your health problem is, there's a high chance that leg lifting will be seriously useful in the fight against it. As you get more used to the exercise, you can mix it up with different variations. Try sliding your legs apart into a “V” shape to give a good stretch to your inner thighs, or push your hands against the top inner thighs to stretch the groin.
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20+ Tricky Space Questions Answered
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and tried to count all the stars? Good luck with that! Our galaxy, the Milky Way, has about 100 billion stars. Space is amazing! Let's reveal some of the most fascinating space secrets in this video. Astronomers say there might be a labyrinth of lava tubes on the Moon. What is it hiding? And I'll show you the most picturesque sunset you've ever seen: it's on Mars and is painted in hues of orange, red, and yellow!
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If You See Square Waves, Get Out of the Water I...
There’re various strange natural phenomena that might occur right near you and it’s better to know them well and be prepared. If you know what to expect from this or that natural phenomenon, you know what to do and whether you need to run away ASAP. For example, you might see rare square waves that look like a giant chess board over the ocean. Or a Sun halo, which is nature’s sign that there’s a snow or rain storm on its way. Let’s see other surprises nature might bring.
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A Man Who Crossed the Atlantic Ocean Without Fo...
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A Man Spent a Year Adrift In the Middle of the ...
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Always Wake Up Before 6:00 AM, See How It Chang...
Do you know why successful people are early risers? By taking time in the morning, they’re able to take care of their bodies physically and prepare themselves mentally for the day. Their early routine allows them to establish daily goals and avoid following a monotonous routine at work Maybe you once had to wake up before 6 a.m. for an early flight and think you could never do it regularly. But trust us — it’s totally worth it! This habit can be the wake-up call you need to get out of a monotonous routine. It can make you more self-aware and increase your confidence.
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16 Psychological Paradoxes That Make You Behave...
When we say our actions are a result of only our own decisions, we lie a bit. Our brain is constantly tricking us, impairing our perception of reality. Are you one of the many people who wonder why they get their best ideas in the shower? The answer to this eternal question might seem confusing as it’s one of a number of paradoxes you've probably never thought about.
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7 Creatures That Can Crawl Out of Your Toilet
Look in your toilet before using it: these animals might be inside. This video might scare you but it's better to be prepared for 'unwanted guests', right? Here're 7 surprising animals that have crawled out of toilets. Lizards, snakes, rats... what else is on the list? There was even a case of a possum crawling out of a toilet in Australia! These creatures can show up in your toilet. But how do they make it there?
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A Man Spent 18 YEARS at the Airport
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A Man Flew More Than 1,000 Times in a Very Stra...
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A Legendary Woman Who Escaped the Titanic, Brit...
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A Man Buys a Photo for $2 and Finds Out It's Wo...
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A Heart-Breaking Story of a Girl Found Alone in...
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18 Statue of Liberty Secrets They Don't Tell To...
Here's a video that'll reveal secrets of the main US landmark. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. In 1886, the monument wasn't just symbolic. For 16 years, the statue functioned as a fully operational lighthouse! Why doesn't it serve as one now? And one of the secrets I'mm gonna reveal contains a theory suggesting that Lady Liberty might not even be a lady at all...
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Brake Less + 17 Other Tips to Cut Gas Costs
What can feel better on a summer day than driving with your windows down? Well, maybe not overpaying for gas. Turning off the AC and opting for a natural breeze helps while you're stuck in traffic. When you're driving with your windows down on a highway, you're creating unnecessary wind resistance. Do you also have a bag of sand, your old inflatable bed, a pair of shoes, and 5 water canisters in your trunk, or is it just me? Well, you gotta declutter if you wanna some cash.
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Why Crown Cork Bottle Has 21 Spikes?
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You're Much Skinnier Than You Think, Here's the...
Are you really carrying excess fat? Perhaps you’re a lot thinner than you think! Anything from bloating, to your clothes, to psychological factors might make you believe that you’re heavier than you actually are. Watch the video to find out the likely culprits that could be making you look pudgy despite your healthy weight. According to a 2010 study at University College London, our perception of our body size tends to be distorted. In fact, our brain usually sees our body as up to two-thirds bigger than it actually is! So, it’s best to stick to the facts, know what your ideal body weight is, and watch out for the foods that might make you appear bloated.
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