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The best way to avoid getting sick and spread germs to other people is to keep your hands clean. You touch your nose, eyes, and mouth dozens of times a day, often without noticing it. And that's how germs usually get inside your body.  Another sure way to let viruses and bacteria in is to grab some food with unwashed hands before eating it. Germs also tend to stick to handrails, furniture, door ha...

Human body is a fascinating mechanism where every detail matters. In the course of evolution human body becomes more advanced and gets rid of items it no longer needs: like a tail. Several hundred million years ago our ancestors used tails for swimming just like fish. Wouldn't it be cool to have a tail? Let's find out why exactly we lost them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

We spend more than $5,000 annually on impulse buying. But we are not the only ones to blame, manufacturers and sellers study us carefully to trigger our desire to buy. However, there are very effective ways to withstand any temptations and keep growing your savings. We decided to find out what the best strategies are to save money during shopping sessions. And now we can’t wait to share these gold...

Find out the Japanese secret of looking young, having beautiful flawless skin and perfectly slim bodies without heavy dieting or intensive workouts. All you have to do is follow some very simple rules and drink four glasses of water immediately after waking up. You gotta do it before you even brush your teeth or whatever you normally do first thing in the morning. This Japanese practice improves y...

Imagine if a magnitude 15 earthquake rocked the planet! First off, buildings would be like Jenga blocks in the hands of a giant, just crumbling all over the place. Tsunamis would be hitting coastal areas harder than a wrecking ball, causing chaos left and right. And let's not forget about the ground itself, it'd be shaking like a bowl of jelly in a hurricane. Rescue efforts? Yeah, good luck findin...

Have you heard about Asteroid Apophis? It's like the rockstar of space—cool name, big impact! This bad boy has been causing a stir among astronomers. It's got a reputation for being a bit of a troublemaker, swinging by Earth every now and then, giving us all a little scare. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom—NASA's been keeping a close eye on it. They're on top of the game, crunching num...

Saudi Arabia's got some crazy desert vibes going on, I'm talking about vast stretches of sand that'll make you feel like you're stranded on Mars. So, naturally, only about 20% of the place is populated because, let's face it, not too many folks are into setting up camp in scorching hot deserts. Plus, most of the country's resources and cities are concentrated in the more habitable regions along th...

What's the craziest space fact you've heard? How about this one: there exists a space pen that costs $1 million dollars. Or that all of the comets have beautiful 'tails'. And the sun is always on fire. Are these real facts or simple myths? If so, let's get them debunked right now. I'm gonna check which of the space facts are actual myths we believe in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

If we were born in a vacuum, it'd be like being born in the ultimate cosmic chill zone—no air, no gravity, just us floating around like astronaut superheroes. But hold up, 'cause, without air, we'd be gasping for breath faster than you can say "space cadet." And gravity? Forget about it! We'd be bouncing around like those bouncy balls you used to play with as a kid. Plus, without the Earth's atmos...

When people speak about ancient times, they basically envision backward people who just gathered harvest and didn't know science or math to explain the world. But is that association really justified? For example, the Egyptian invented paper and built mind-boggling works of architecture like the Great Pyramids that scientists still can't explain to this day! And did you know the Greeks prized thei...

Have you heard about these crazy new discoveries in the animal kingdom? First up, we've got the Pelican Spider—yep, you heard that right—a spider that looks like a pelican! Then there's the glass frog, found chilling in Ecuador, with its see-through skin giving us major cool vibes. But wait, it gets even weirder—imagine stumbling upon a massive glowing life form called a Siphonophore off the coast...

Imagine lightning's big, bad cousin—gigantic jets. They shoot up from thunderstorms way high into the atmosphere, making for some seriously jaw-dropping sights. Then, there's "Human Torch"; it's when spontaneous combustion happens to people, and let's just say it's not pretty. And if you're feeling adventurous, let's talk about volcanic mudflows and lahars—literal rivers of boiling hot mud and deb...

Way back in the day, our Earth was a total rockstar with its own set of rings, just like Saturn. But those rings didn't last forever. Nope, they got shattered into smithereens by some cosmic smash-up, probably with another celestial object. So, what's left of those once-glorious rings? Well, some scientists think they might've coalesced into the Moon we know and love today. Yeah, the Moon could be...

You know how we're all dreaming about living on other planets someday? Well, turns out, to make that happen, we need to get creative with some enclosed ecosystems called biospheres. Enter Biosphere 2—a real-life experiment that aimed to create just that, complete with thousands of plants and animals and a handful of brave souls living under one roof. But despite all the high hopes and grand plans,...

It's necessary to clean your house in order to keep it tidy and neat. But what if you just stopped doing it? What if you didn't clean your house for a year? We'll follow this hypothetical story step by step and see how quickly one's house can become the source of the infestation and get completely unrecognizable. Broken glass all over the floor, numerous garbage bags outside your house waiting to...

You check into your hotel room and notice a suspicious blinking light on your big TV. Could it be that someone is watching you, or have you just seen too many spy movies? Hidden cameras come in all shapes and sizes. Large ones are easy to spot, but the small ones can be really sneaky and inconspicuous. They can be hiding behind furniture, in decorations or vents, and anywhere else you'll have trou...

If you've ever seen a wasp nest, you might have confused it with a paper balloon or a rugby ball. Wasps make their nests from chewed wood pulp and saliva. They are usually dull grey or brown in color but inside there's a whole amazing world! Let's imagine we could walk inside - what would we see? #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. -----------------------------------------------------...

It turns out that many of us use garbage bags incorrectly. The secret is that the drawstrings on the sides are meant to be pulled outward, creating a wider opening and making it easier to fill. Most people tug them upward, which narrows the opening and makes it a bit more challenging. It's one of those everyday items with a hidden trick! Just like the arrow on your car's fuel gauge, which points t...

You're standing on the shores of Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, nestled deep in the heart of Siberia. Now, here's where it gets interesting—this lake holds more mysteries than a Sherlock Holmes novel! From its crystal-clear waters to its ancient geological history, Lake Baikal keeps scientists scratching their heads. And let's not forget about the strange creatures lurking in its dept...

Did you know that Peugeot company was founded as a coffee mill back in 1810? Or that Lexus cars have only been around for 33 years? Now they’re prestige, but the first Lamborghini models were tractors. If you consider yourself a real car fan or even an expert, this logo quiz is for you. Let's see if you can find all the real car logos! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. -------------...

What would happen if everyone on Earth flushed at the same time? And how does toilet flushing work, by the way? When you flush your toilet, you don’t even give a second thought to what happens to sewage water in the pipe work: how fast it travels, or where it goes. But if you ever do, then you should hope there will never come a day when everyone in the world flushes at the exact same moment. In o...

You're sailing on a yacht and the ocean is calm and beautiful. You have nothing to worry about... Until suddenly the water turns dark and the so-called 'rogue waves' start forming. What are they? And why are they considered to be the most dangerous and terrifying waves out there? Why should we be afraid of the rogue waves? These are some of the questions about the ocean I'm gonna answer in this vi...

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Hey there, tech aficionados and gadget gurus! Are you ready to level up your tech game and unleash the full potential of your devices? From smartphones to smartwatches, laptops to tablets, and everything in between, we'll show you how to become the ultimate tech ninja. It's time to turn your devices from mere tools to your trusty sidekicks on this digital adventure. Say goodbye to tech frustration...

Robots are everywhere these days, but do they have a chance of taking over the world, or will they be our good friends? Unlike other machines, robots interact with the world. Based on their actions, they are able to adapt and make changes to their surroundings as well as respond to the world around them. They can independently sense, reason, plan, and take action. So, what prospects do we have - s...