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Are you always nervous when meeting new people? No worries, you're not the only one. Many of us feel awkward when starting a conversation with a stranger. Especially introverted people don't feel comfortable when having a small talk with random people.

But there're numerous psychological tips that can help you feel more relaxed and make an interesting conversations with anyone. Here you'll get to know the phrase that kinda gives you a reason to talk to the person. And you'll find out what the universal ice-breaker and opening line is. Here's how to talk to anyone so they like you.

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Each of us has played this game at least once: rock, paper, scissors. All you need is at least 2 people and their hands. No special equipment, strength or complicated rules - as easy as that! But it seems impossible to win every time, doesn't it? Is this game all about chance or a mixture of probability, statistics and psychology?

Scientists reveal the 100% winning strategy for rock, paper, scissors. There are four possible scenarios: a tie, rock crushes scissors, paper covers rock, and scissors cut paper. According to research, most people prefer to begin the game by playing one of those signs. What is it? Let's find out.

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Hey! You ready for the ride of your life? You'll climb on board the first, the fastest, and the most luxurious trains out there. Along the way, you'll find out why trains can't go uphill and how some go without wheels! But are you sure you’re ready? We’ll board a couple of ghost trains! 

Empty trains travel around the UK all the time. They pass through stations that have long been abandoned. So, why not close them? Well, you're about to find out. By the way, do you know anything about a train, which wasn't destined to reach its destination? The most famous ghost train ever! According to rumors, this train didn't just vanish – it passed through time and space... 

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All countries have interesting facts about them and you should know some! And to make the world a bit more accessible and fun we decided to collect the most fascinating facts about each country. Ever considered traveling while staying in your comfy armchair? Then how about trying it right now? Get ready for the most exciting round-the-world trip (on your screen) ever!

India has the largest postal network in the world. The United States is the country with the biggest number of millionaires. Indonesia is home to the world's largest lizard. Germany was the first country to launch a magazine. There are camel beauty pageants in Saudi Arabia, with thousands of camels taking part in them. Interested? Wanna know more? Then here are some amazing facts about countries all around the world!

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More than seventy percent of the Earth is covered with water, and that massive amount of it is one of the main reasons life exists on this planet. But if water and land were to swap places, the Earth would become a completely different place. How would it affect the climate? Would humans as a species even exist in a world so radically different from our own?

Let's try to look at some of the more drastic changes that would happen if land was to become water and water was to replace land on mother Earth. For the sake of easy map drawing, let's say that it was a direct one to one flip. Everywhere there's land, there's water, and vice versa. The Atlantic Ocean? The continent of Atlantica. The Great Lakes? The Great Islands.

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How to find the best seat on a plane? This spot’s too cold, that one’s too noisy. Oh, there we go! This one’s just right…if you’re looking for the best service in the cabin! And it's not business or first class! Sure, they have big comfy seats that unfold into a full-on bed, bigger TV screens, privacy walls. But, no, go past them. We’re talking cheap seats in economy where the service is even better than in the front sections of the plane!

Well, plenty of travelers swear that the seats near the emergency exits are the most convenient. No surprises here: aviation rules require these rows to have more space, so you can sit with your legs stretched out! But these cozy spots are limited to a few lucky ones. Or the bravest! Because this row is only for those physically capable of helping the crew get everybody out the exit. So where's the best place to sit on a flight?

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Every time we think we know the world we live in perfectly well, there's something that reminds us that we don't. Be it a discovery or some true fact we earlier thought was made up. How often do you find yourself saying "Wow! I thought it was the other way round"... This video will definitely make you say it at least a dozen times!

For example, did you know that tigers have stripes not only on their fur, but on skin too. It makes me wondering if the same happens with zebras or cows...Wow! There's so much more to learn!

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Once upon a time, there was nothing. And in the blink of an eye... There was everything! And maybe, it wasn’t the first time! We know it as the Big Bang, the creation of our Universe billions of years ago. But what was before the Big Bang? And what if you put it all in reverse, and everything shrank back into a single point? Could this be the way the Universe ends?...

The Big Bang happened around 13.8 billion years ago. The Universe was condensed in a single dot with the most extreme density and heat. Then it exploded into a colossal overheated ball of plasma. Turn your TV on an empty channel with the cable switched off – those black and white dots you see dancing around your screen are an imprint of Cosmic Microwave Background. Isn't it exciting? Here are some of the most surprising and interesting things about the Universe we live in.

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Okay, it’s that moment when you’ve reached a new level in your fav game! Glorious victory! But instead of continuing to play, you run to the nearest power outlet to charge your phone. Has anything like this ever happened to you? All too often, our Android batteries start to act up just a year after being purchased. And, in most cases, we ourselves are to blame! Let’s face it — we don’t always take care to find out the finer details of handling a smartphone. But there are some tricks that’ll make your Android phone's battery last longer!

Did you know, for example, spotty reception makes your phone work overtime? It keeps searching for a tower, constantly sending signals. Every time the phone fails to make a connection, it has to send the signal again using more battery power. So, go to Airplane Mode or switch to Wi-Fi. You can also switch to Airplane Mode hen you want to use the camera to give your phone a break from all other tasks. Yes, focusing on an image or recording a video with audio puts your phone under strain and takes a toll on the battery! And there are many other tricks you can use to be less charge-dependent!

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