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Take This Test to Reveal Your Biggest Fear
Hey there! Are you ready to dive into the depths of your mind? We've got an intriguing video lined up that will unveil your deepest, darkest fear. Brace yourself for a psychological test like no other! Join us on this suspenseful journey and prepare to uncover what truly haunts you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to confront your fears head-on and gain valuable insights about yourself. Grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to face the unknown in our captivating fear-revealing video.
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Scientists Found Black Holes on Earth, Here's W...
Did you know there are ocean "black holes" in the southern Atlantic Ocean? These massive whirlpools take in everything, just like black holes in space, but instead of light, they trap water. They're enormous and can be pretty scary since you won't even realize you're entering one until it's too late. Now, let's visit the Dancing Forest on the Curonian Spit. There are more mysterious places on our planet that feel out of this world - let's explore!
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Why Airplanes Don't Have Keys
Have you ever noticed that planes don't have keys to turn them on? But it’s a bit more complicated than just turning a key. Instead, there’s a series of buttons and dials on the control board that starts the process. Planes don’t have keys to lock the doors, either. But when they sit idle, jets have security guards constantly monitoring them. Let's find out some more plane secrets pilots would never share with you.
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Planets Can Be Intelligent - Is Earth One of Them
Life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microbes, works together as a team to make the planet thrive. This collective intelligence is measured by the planet's ability to sustain itself. While Earth is not currently at its highest level of intelligence, researchers have identified four stages of its past and future, aiming for a mature technosphere where technology benefits the entire planet. While it's unlikely that planets become sentient like in movies, certain organisms like ants demonstrate impressive cooperation. And we can still dream about places like Pandora!
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Life Could Be Hiding on Four Moons of Uranus
Uranus has 27 moons, with four potentially having oceans. These moons were formed from a collision that tilted Uranus on its side. The major moons, including Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, Ariel, and Miranda, exhibit diverse features and are made of rock and ice. Uranus' moons contribute to shaping its ring system. Recent research suggests that these moons could have salty oceans, potentially supporting life. Further exploration is being considered through the Uranus Orbiter and Probe (UOP) mission.
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9 Tricks to Make Any Date Go Great
So, your teenager wants to start dating, huh? This can be a strange and awkward time for everyone. On the one hand, you’re probably thinking: Where did my baby go? While your teen is thinking: How can I date this person without Mom or Dad freaking out? Don’t worry – there are ways to navigate teen dating that’ll keep the weirdness – and worry – to a minimum. And the first thing you should do is accept this and don't panic. Realize that this period in your teen’s life is normal. Your teen’s hormones are raging at this age, so if you strictly forbid dating, they’re probably going to do it anyway – without your knowledge, and without your rules. Dating is part of what’s going to help shape your teen into who they’ll become! They’ll learn a lot of life lessons through dating too. If you're a teen, understand and accept that your parents are going to feel protective; they might be a little hesitant to give you this type of freedom. This is just as hard for them as it is for you.
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What If Oceans Revealed All Hidden Secrets
Nowadays everyone can travel right from their couch! All you need is a perfect video that takes you on a tour around a remote and fascinating country you've always wanted to visit - like Japan! It's a country that attracts so many tourists and not without a reason: there're so many things in Japan that can surprise even the most experienced traveller. For example, did you know that the Japanese grow square watermelons! Exactly: not round but square. By the way, their love for square things is so big that they even trim their dogs in form of cubes too! Isn't it amazing?
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Living in Space Will Change the Way You Look
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to space? But what if people lived on spaceships for millions of years? You'd travel on a spaceship with an autopilot that wouldn't go off course no matter what. But the downside of this trip would be that because of all that time spent on space-transports, we'd look different, totally different... Let's take a look at how our bodies would change and how living in space would affect us... It turns out, gravity plays an important role in this whole process. A big problem is that people would lose their sense of balance. If you tried to stand up, you’d just fall...
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What If You Got Stuck in the Stone Age for a Day
Imagine you wake up one day to a world with no electricity, no internet, no money, and no work or school because you’ve been magically transported to the Stone Age! Don’t be scared: you’re not gonna face a giant mammoth right outside the shelter. Ancient humans were pretty smart and learned animals’ habits, because it was the only way to survive in the wild. You won't look too different: just that your hair is a mess, and you might be a few inches shorter, with a more developed jaw, because of the harsh diet. And since the Ice Age is long gone, the weather is warm, and lush greenery is in abundance.
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In Space No One Can Hear You Scream…Or Can They?
We know that no supernovas, crashing asteroids, and burning planets make a sound in space. But what if you actually CAN hear something out there? We need some particles to create sound, but space is almost a perfect vacuum with no particles. But in fact, the "perfect vacuum" doesn't really exist as we can't get rid of atoms for good. So, can these atoms push each other and create vibrations and sounds? Let's find it out!
9 min
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Why Chocolate Bars Have Lines + 16 Other Simple...
Have you ever wondered why buses have such huge steering wheels? Or that chocolates always have a zig-zag pattern on the bottom? Just like your car has a weird pattern of black dots on its windows. And have you ever wondered why grocery stores don't have windows? All those things might seem meaningless, but they actually do have a meaning and sometimes hide secrets of items you use every day.
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Journey to the Stars Unveiling the Mysteries of...
Hey there, space enthusiasts and curious minds! I've got something exciting for you. If you've ever wondered about the mysteries of the cosmos, the vastness of the universe, and the wonders beyond our planet, then you don't want to miss this. We've got a mind-blowing video that will take you on an epic journey through space. From dazzling galaxies to breathtaking nebulae, this video will transport you to the far reaches of the universe and leave you in awe.
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If You See This Creature on the Beach, Keep You...
Did you know that Texas is a hotbed of weird and wacky creatures? Brace yourself for the Blue Sea Dragon, a tiny slug that's as venomous as it is beautiful. It steals venom from jellyfish and packs a sting that's worse than its prey. And don't forget the hammerhead worm, a slimy monster that grows up to a foot long and splits itself in half to reproduce. Last but not least, fuzzy caterpillars in Texas can deliver a nasty punch with their stinging toxins. Remember, if it's fuzzy, it's not for touchy!
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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?
7 min
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20+ Ocean Creatures That Will Send Shivers Down...
Dive into the deep blue and prepare for a frightful adventure! Join us on an exhilarating journey through the ocean's most terrifying inhabitants. From spine-chilling sharks to the scariest ocean predator. Get ready to be both amazed and horrified as we explore the wondrous, yet bone-chilling, wonders of the underwater realm. Brace yourself, for the nightmares await!
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9 Jobs That Are Safe in an AI World
AI is taking over the world, but will take over your job? It looks like there are some jobs which are safe, at least for now. AI can't replicate the personal connection, emotional support, and encouragement teachers bring to their students and psychologists give their patients. AI can't match the nuanced thinking and decision-making skills required in legal professions. In a world driven by technology, these professions remind us that the human touch, emotions, adaptability, and creative thinking are qualities that can't be replicated by AI. AI is taking over the world, but will take over your job? It looks like there are some jobs which are safe, at least for now. AI can't replicate the personal connection, emotional support, and encouragement teachers bring to their students and psychologists give their patients. AI can't match the nuanced thinking and decision-making skills required in legal professions. In a world driven by technology, these professions remind us that the human touch, emotions, adaptability, and creative thinking are qualities that can't be replicated by AI.
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Planes Have a Secret Engine + 10 Cool Facts Abo...
Have you ever noticed the hole in the tail of your plane? It's actually called an Auxiliary Power Unit, and it looks like a hole from the outside but is a hidden turbine engine. Another cool plane fact is that pilots can’t eat similar meals when they are working. Other means of transportation also have their secrets. There are hidden passageways and secret doors in ships, and the railroad also has some surprises.
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19 Facts You Can Use to Fill an Awkward Silence
There are some things you are so used to that you never thought might have a hidden meaning. For example, the jacks you put in your devices have little plastic rings on them that separate different sections. I bet you’ve never even noticed, but all credit cards, no matter what bank or country they come from, are the exact same size. Whistles can work perfectly fine even if they don’t have that ball inside. Have you ever wondered why these and many other things are this way and no other?
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Can You Drink Rainwater + 20 Cool Body Facts
How long do you think you can survive without water? And can you substitute it with something to survive? Turns out, rainwater isn't always safe to drink as it can sometimes hold harmful bacteria and viruses. Some of those risky substances may be removed from rainwater if you boil it, but it's best to stick to the safer side and only drink water from sources that are 100% safe for human consumption. There are many other questions about your body you've always wanted to be answered, so let's do it!
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15 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Your Body
Do you worry when your body does weird things like sweat when you’re nervous, you forget an awesome dream, or get carsick on a long ride? It’s puzzling, eh? Have you ever wondered why we wake up before the alarm clock? Or how the weather gives you a headache? Our brain is also a tricky thing. For example, it perceives going to school or work as a threat and tries to protect us from this stress by keeping us in bed. That's why it's hard to wake up on weekdays and so easy to wake up on the weekend. Interested? So let's hop into our submarine of discovery and dive deep into why these strange tricks of our bodies happen.
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What Would Life Be Like Without Metals
So what would life be like without metals? You know, copper, silver, lead, iron, and whatnot. What if they all just disappeared overnight? As if some has meddled with our metal. “So, no more spoons and coins? Big deal!” you say. Not so fast! You can go ahead and say goodbye to that phone of yours. And the tablet, TV, computer, all the blinky fun stuff. They’re not just made of plastic and a glass screen. Metals are most often used as conductors of electric current. Without them, all our flashy toys are useless. Plus, they have metal parts inside them. And you know what all that means? All modern ways of communication are no longer...
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What If You Knew Absolutely Everything in the W...
I’ll bet that you’ve heard about this theory that we only use 10% of our brain’s potential and if we could do more than that, we’d have superpowers, teleport and maybe time-travel. This is a century-old myth that got everyone hooked on the idea that if we had more knowledge, we could surpass Einstein. Neurologists have now disproven it, saying that on any given day, we’re able to use 100% of our brain. So, what would happen if we gained infinite knowledge? Let’s find out!
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There Was a Year Without a Summer Once
Hot cocoa, sledding down snow-covered hills, the cheer of the holiday season. Yeah, we all love this magical festive atmosphere, if… it happens in winter, not summer. But what if you found yourself staring at frozen streets during what should be the hottest time of the year? Sounds exactly like that: a fun “what if” thought experiment that’s purely hypothetical. But this time, it’s not! Welcome to 1816: The Year Without a Summer…
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What To Do When Burglars Are Watching Your House
According to statistics, burglaries оссur every 26 seconds. So even if you think it will never happen to you, as "there's nothing to steal", you might be mistaken. Anyway, it's better to meet a potential robber well-prepared and well-armed. Some of the necessary precautions should be done ahead of a vacation, if you're planning one. Make sure someone takes care of your mail and lawn. If there's a pile of envelopes in your mailbox and the lawn is higher than usual, it sends a clear sign to potential burglars that the owner is away.
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What If People Lived Inside the Earth
Could humans survive underground? Not so long ago, astronomers discovered a planet that's about 33 light-years away from Earth. This makes it our next-door neighbor. The space body is only a planet candidate because astronomers haven't measured its mass yet. But they have high hopes. Just 1.7 million miles away from its star, it completes its orbit in a day and a half. It's a scorching, deserted world with the temperatures at the surface rising up to 1,000˚F. Even more astounding, the entire planet is likely to be covered in magma! So, the question is, "What if Earth once went through some catastrophic event, and it left our planet in the same state: boiling hot, with the surface covered by a thick layer of lava? Would people manage to adapt to such conditions and move to live underground?" It sounds unbelievable, but experts are sure that with time, humans would turn into healthy and rather happy mole people! Of course, life would be very different than today...
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