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Well, if you want to finally get a puppy, go on vacation, and borrow a car from your dad – all you need to hear is one magical word. 'Yes.' No matter how hard it may be to get an approval, you will be prepared for everything after this video.

Do you know, for example, that people won't trust you if you hide your eyes from them? Even if you're talking with someone you don't know – make a note on their eye color first. This will give a reason to establish eye contact and also make a compliment!

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It may seem like today, nothing’s easier than doing the laundry: you just toss your well-worn clothing into a washing machine, and in no time, it comes out clean, right? But there are several tips that can make your laundry day much more fun! For example, try to put wet wipes into the washing machine before stuffing your clothes inside. 

You don't need to comb the town in search of some particular wet wipes - the ordinary kind sold at any supermarket will do! Take several wipes, put them in the washing machine, and load your laundry. It's a pretty cool trick that can make your laundry results much more satisfying. 

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There are more than one hundred million microbes living in a single apple and billions on an office key card. But as for a toilet seat... well, there are much fewer bacteria on it than you think. Really, we’ve counted. Microbes are everywhere, but there’s a lot more to it than that.

You’re in a hurry to get to work but suddenly feel like using the bathroom. You find some cafe, run to the bathroom, lower the toilet seat and freeze. "Who sat here before me? How many germs are there on it?" — you think. Then, you tear off a long stretch of toilet paper, divide it into sheets, and cover the seat. Or just put the whole stretch on it in a V-shape. And only after that you finally sit down. Well, we’ve got good news and bad news for you. 

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Did you know that the pilot isn’t the main person in control of the plane. Every day, up to 200,000 airplanes take off and land somewhere across the world. Imagine how many people it takes to make that process go smoothly.

What about the person who helps the pilot from the ground? The one who plans every single step? They monitor the weather, list the flight checkpoints, inform the pilot of any potential hazards along the flight route, draft an alternative route if necessary– this still isn’t the complete list of roles they have! So, who is this superhero?

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You scared of sharks? In reality, you have more chances of being struck by lightning than being bitten by a shark. Still, sharks do have a bad rap, even though they’re not as horrible as people think. They’ve even been known to save people! No, really, sharks are amazing!

Did you know, for example, that they can hear as far as 800 ft away? They’re even able to catch the sound of their prey tensing its muscles. They’re also older than dinosaurs. Scientists believe sharks have been around for about 450 million years. For comparison, the first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years later!

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I'm done! It's really time to take control of my life. I want to drive a cool car, travel once a month, take care of my friends and family, and enjoy every day! I’m sure I have enough motivation and patience. So I'm gonna introduce Rich People's Habits into my life.

And the first thing I'm gonna do is get up early. Okay, 5 a.m. This isn't as popular as getting up at 6 a.m., but not too early either. So, what's the reason for the early rise? The sounds of a sleeping city, the beginning of dawn, it's fascinating. Waking up so early, you have the opportunity to charge yourself with energy and confidence for the whole day. Just don’t fall asleep again!

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There're so many questions that arise daily and you might have googled at least one of them. Why do glass items come out sparkling from the dishwasher? Do fish have necks? And why won't rain always make the ground wet? In this video you'll find 14 cool facts you'll want to share with your friends.

For example, why are number plates of different colors? If you take a look at different cars around the world, you'll notice that plate colors vary: some are yellow, some are white. What does it depend on? It turns out, it's connected with vehicle registration systems.

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Does our galaxy have a black hole? The answer would be yes, there are tens of thousands of black holes at the center of our home Milky Way galaxy. By the way, did you know that black holes are impossible to spot because light can't escape from them? But how can astronomers track them down? As you may have guessed, today, we're speaking about space.

And here are some more cool space facts to capture your interest. It rains molten glass on some planets. Others have moons with their own rings. Some planets have active volcanoes that spit ice! Scientists now know what space sounds like. Enthralled? Then let's discover some more astounding astronomical stuff!

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Now with millions of people traveling by air, no wonder airplanes are the place where you can pick a virus. What's worse, even the healthiest person can get ill during a flight. Close quarters, shared air, low cabin humidity - all these factors increase the risk of catching some nasty germ. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself!

Did you know, for example, that if your air vent is switched off, and a person with the flu sneezes somewhere nearby, germs will easily spread around and reach you?

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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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