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How do rich people get rich? How do they get rich ideas? Exercise, meditation, goal visualization, reading… Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know about rich people's healthy habits for success. But what about the weird ones? Like dipping your feet in the toilet, or storing “inspirational” rotten apples in your desk! It’s the more bizarre side of the rich and famous!

For example, Tom Hanks collects old typewriters, Nintendo producer and video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto always keeps a measuring tape in his pocket, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey eats only once a day between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. He says eating once a day helps him feel more focused. So, let's listen to some strange habits of the super successful!

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How to protect yourself from UV rays? The sun is the source of two types of ultraviolet light you’ve probably heard of: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, making it lose its firmness and elasticity. They’re a leading cause of wrinkles, and make up 95% of the sun’s energy that reaches you. UVB is what gives you sunburns, discoloration in your complexion, and even DNA mutation! 

And did you know that the UV index increases about 2% for every 1,000-foot increase in altitude? On a plane flying 30,000+ feet above the ground, the UV index can reach a critical 15 on board. Compare that to the Sahara Desert, where it’s only around 10! You might not notice it because on the plane, you’re protected from the heat. Just because you don’t feel the sun damaging your skin, that doesn’t mean the UV rays aren’t doing their dirty work. But don't airplane windows block UV rays? And should you wear SPF on a plane?

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You know the feeling. You’re in a familiar place…but everything’s a little off. A stranger is chasing you. Street signs look like gibberish. You’d normally go for your phone, but it’s nowhere to be found. You’re in a dream, and here’s why it’s so different from reality! So what are dreams anyway? And why do we dream?

Well, it’s basically your mind trying to reconstruct reality…and failing. In dreams, everything gets mixed around and turned into a mess by our hidden thoughts and feelings. It’s the emotional side of your brain constructing this world, not the logical part that’s more in control in your waking life. Dreams can be fascinating, terrifying, or just weird. Let's listen to some interesting facts about dreams!

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How to fall asleep faster? And how to wake up faster? How to overcome anxiety? There's a reason I ask all these questions. Today my leg refused to wake up, and it gave me pins and needles. Then I almost missed my dentist appointment because I was sleepy. And I spent too much time there because my mouth is so sensitive! If only I’d known these tips, this day would be much better.

Okay, here's the cool trick to distract yourself at the dentist. You can listen to music or hum a tune, but it may bother your dentist and you don't want that. Better, raise one of your legs up slowly and hold it in the air. When your leg gets tired, switch to the other one. You'll be so occupied, eventually, it'll be easier to sit through any procedure! Wanna know other tricks to keep your body under control? Then check out these tips!

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Why do you keep losing things? Is there a way to stop losing your stuff once and for all? The thing is that today was the worst day of my life. The clock hadn't yet shown noon, and I was already starting to boil. The reason is I lose things. Constantly. Money, clothes, phone, credit cards. I’m sure you do too. That’s it, though. It’s time to end this.

So, in this video, you will discover some tips that will help you stop losing your things. But before, here's my story. I woke up at 7 A.M. and went to make coffee. My boss’ screams were still ringing in my head. He shouted at me yesterday for some kind of financial report that I had lost. Coffee was ready, and right at that moment, my bank called. They reminded me of my loan debt for the apartment. But the real trouble began later...

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How to board planes faster? You may strongly disagree with an air company on what to call food or how hot it should be in the cabin. But there's one thing that both you and the airline probably agree on: boarding the plane takes WAY too long.

Going through airport security can be really time-consuming, annoying, and even confusing for inexperienced travelers. That is, unless they know some simple strategies. Do you know, for example, why you shouldn't book your flight on Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m.? Or which things are better to place in a side pocket or at the top of your bag? By the way, what do you know about the 3-1-1 rule? Or about right "airport fashion?" Let's figure out!

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Reading people like an open book, always have it your way, or just making your life a bit easier – you don't need superpowers for any of this. Some people use their intuition for this, but if you are not so perceptive, there is only one choice left: learning some psychological tricks.

Psychological tips mostly work on a subconscious level. They help you win another person's trust, get somebody's approval, and relax when you are stressed. Do you know, for example, how to avoid the influence of other people? Or how to know if someone likes you? Or how to end an unpleasant conversation? Let's find out!

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We don't expects anything dangerous to happen, but there might come a time when you're walking or driving home and notice a person following you around. The first reaction is natural: fear and panic. However, the main thing to do is to stay calm and rational. Panicking may result in making rash decisions. By paying attention to every detail, taking steps to lose the person in a crowd or on the road, you'll have more chances to protect yourself.

If you're in your car, don't get out! If you feel you're in danger, don't hesitate to call the police using voice command. Follow the instructions given by the officer. Another option may be to drive directly to the nearest police station located nearby. Remember, it's better to stay safe than uncomfortable about disturbing anyone's work. 

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Most trips start at the airport and there are many aspects that travelers have to take into consideration, starting from baggage drop-off and up to border control. So how to speed through airport security faster? The 3-1-1 rule (3 oz per container inside a transparent plastic bag) tells you how to pack liquids to get through the security checks at the airport. But there are many other ways of making sure that your airport experience is smooth.

Do you know, for example, why cheese can be the reason for a fuss during the X-ray monitoring? Or why if you have long hair, you better snatch it in a simple ponytail or keep it loose? Or how to pick your flight wisely to save yourself from huge lines at checkpoints? Interested? Then learn these strategies for getting through airport security lines faster!

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What if there were no planes? Well, you wouldn't be able to visit your friends and relatives who live in other countries or even on other continents as often as you'd like to. Okay, it's obvious.

But do you know that without airplanes, there wouldn't be such a great variety of flowers in flower stores? You would mostly see local plants - nothing too exotic. Because, for example, about 80% of flowers sold in the UK come from the Netherlands! But the Netherlands, in turn, has flowers delivered by air from Ethiopia, Kenya, and other countries. Or have you ever wondered what would tourism would be like without airplanes? Lots of people would travel inside their home countries and traveling abroad would become something really memorable. Could we live without flights?

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