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What are the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars? Can autonomous cars completely replace conventional ones in the future? Experts think that self-driving cars will be more reliable than a human driver, and the number of accidents will reduce by about 90%. Also, in big cities, traffic jams will disappear when self-driving vehicles go out on the roads. 

By the way, self-driving cars become more reliable with each passing month — if not every day. A few years ago they couldn't stop or notice an object in the rain, but now they can "see" and move even during snowfall. It seems that self-driving cars will drive around the city perfectly with such abilities. And that's the main issue...

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What would happen if you swallowed a magnet? What are the dangers of ingesting magnets? Magnets are not just for decorating the fridge! They’re hiding everywhere: the earphones you’re wearing right now, the computer or phone you’re watching this video on! One place they aren’t hiding is your belly! So…what would happen if you swallowed one? Would you become a walking magnet yourself?  

Short but crucial disclaimer: please do not ever try to swallow a magnet in real life! This is very hazardous to your health and would require immediate medical attention. Okay, now let’s just go on a crazy hypothetical journey!

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How can you spot a smart person without even talking to? There are lots of common beliefs about intelligent people: they don’t give in to laziness, have a perfect memory, and they're highly adaptable. However, research shows that a high IQ is often associated with quite unexpected habits and peculiarities.

Let's say you’re about to build a team for a really ground-breaking project. Unfortunately, you don’t know much about people you’re choosing from. How do you know who is the sleeping genius that will help you win the day? Here are some guidelines to follow.

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How to cut your electricity expense? First of all, if you wanna lower your energy bill, unplug your phone charger when you leave home. Yep, it continues to use energy. And it’s not the only one in your home! Turn down your thermostat. Just one or two degrees won’t make a difference for you but will certainly reflect in your electricity bill next month.

You can save up to $50 a year if you simply unplug your TV, laptop, kettle, and anything else that you usually leave on standby. Even when these appliances are turned off, they still use a small amount of energy. And don’t scrimp on energy-efficient appliances. They might be more expensive to start with, but they’ll save you hundreds of bucks on electricity bills during their lifetime. So, guys, if you're looking for foolproof ways to save electricity, check out these tips!

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Do you think still that running is the best way to lose weight? Better take a good look at Nordic walking! This workout is perfect for cardio training, but it’ll burn more calories than running. Wanna lose belly fat? The truth is, you can’t target what fat you’ll lose when you work out. It’s just impossible!

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Sometimes, it may seem that you know all the secrets of the modern world - after all, you CAN and DO use the Internet! But then you accidentally find out that the first photographs took 8 hours to expose or that Mount Everest isn't the closest point to space. That's when you realize the world might not be that simple! 

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Cameras are everywhere. Wherever you go, you're always being watched. CCTV cameras are installed to monitor order in stores, banks, hospitals, and similar public places. Except on airplanes! Why are there no cameras in the cabin? And which places are watching you, but shouldn’t be? 

Btw, there are sites where you can access many city cameras even in other countries! You can watch what’s happening on the other side of the globe just like that, through your computer. One filmmaker even made a whole movie just from footage taken by real city CCTV cameras!

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How about opening up yourself and looking inside for a little bit? The human body is an incredibly intricate and complex system. Did you know that your eyes can change their color for different reasons (for example, mood, age, dieting, and detoxing)? Or that you produce 2 to 6 cups of saliva every day? Or if your eye were a camera, it’d be a whopping 576 megapixel one? Doesn't this sound amazing?!

So if you think that our internal organs are only capable of breathing, moving, and processing food, you're about to change your opinion completely. A human body is one of the most perfect mechanisms. Its work is thought out to the smallest details. And here are some truly impressive facts about it!

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How to survive a tornado? What to do if you're drowning? What should you not do during a fire? You might think troubles like natural disasters or road accidents can happen with anyone but you, yet truth is, things happen with everyone. So it's not such a bad idea to improve your survival skills to be ready to face anything.

Many troubles could have been avoided if people had known how to behave correctly in critical situations. Sometimes, knowing a simple fact can increase your chances of survival or help save someone’s life. Did you know, for example, that the smell of fish at home, for no apparent reason, means that the electrical wiring might be melting, which can lead to a fire? Or that if your hair stands on end, this is a sign of electricity in the air, which often precedes a lightning strike? Here's a list of useful recommendations that might help you to stay alive.

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How to get better service in a hotel? How to get the biggest discount for your stay? What do hotels offer for free? We love hotels: they are part of the adventure of our travels. And they are supposed to be your home away from home, but do you know what secrets they’re keeping? To ensure nothing blights your vacation, it would be useful to know several hotel tricks.

Even a small thing like a broken bed or a dirty hotel room can spoil the impression of the entire trip. Therefore, to get ready in advance, check out some little tricks that will help you save money and have a great time on vacation. Do you know, for example, that you can easily get an upgraded room without any additional charge if you have a birthday, anniversary, or wedding? Or that you can view everything in the hotel and choose which room you like the most? So, here’s what no staff member or hotel manager would ever tell you…

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