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They crawl out from underground and terrify the masses. They create chaos, devour entire villages! Giant worms! Yeah, we've all seen stuff like this in the movies, but that’s not quite how it’d go down in real life. Well, hypothetical real life. Say you’re a farmer in this world. You own fields with rows and rows of vegetables and some fruit trees. Your friends are coming over today, and you’re all going four-wheel riding in the valley near your farm.

You’re having a great time and don’t even notice the beautiful blue sky disappear behind dark grey clouds. The valley gets swallowed by a blanket of darkness. Off in the distance, you hear rain falling. Dread filling your eyes. You book it out of there full-speed toward the farm. The rain is heavy now. The Earth starts to shake beneath. A gargantuan worm appears, the size of a jet airplane! It wiggles its way out of the ground and crawls on the wet grass... Here's another scary (or not?) "what if" video. This time, we tried to imagine what life would be like if huge worms lived inside the earth. By the way, if you're looking for cool facts about animals, this video is definitely what you need.

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Nowadays it is essential to know how to react in dangerous situations to keep yourself safe. Do you know, for example, how to protect yourself from an attack? How to act when meeting potentially dangerous people in order to stay safe? If you feel like someone’s getting on your tail, you should be able to safely manage the situation. We gathered some useful tips to help you avoid bad consequences if you’re being followed or watched. 

Imagine you are walking alone at night. You certainly want to be prepared and know how to react in case someone dogs you. Of course, the first thing you might want to do is to start walking slightly faster. This trick can help you either get rid of the suspicious person behind you or… confirm your worst fear. If you have to walk home alone sometimes, here are our tips on how to get there safely.

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It’s been a long and difficult day, and you’re more than eager to go to bed already. You hop into your PJs, sit on the edge of your bed, take out your phone, and set an alarm for… stop right there! Don’t do that unless you want tomorrow to be as hard as today! If you set an alarm on your phone, it’ll naturally be the first thing you take into your hands in the morning. And unless your gadget is from the ‘90s and cut off from the Internet, you’re likely to browse the web.

Doing that first thing, even before getting up from bed, is gonna throw your routine into disarray, and your mind too. When you browse the Internet, you let tons of information into your brain. You begin to process and react to it immediately: some of the news you see might bring you joy, others might make you sad or worried, but either way, it’s all causing you stress... So, using your phone as an alarm? Here's why you better don't do that.

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Cats have lived with humans for more than 10,000 years but we still don’t know everything about them because they are really mysterious creatures. Cats are incredibly cute and funny in their belief that they can fit in the tiniest spaces. Cats might be interrupting your phone calls. Some cats sit in a totally inappropriate way, for example, with their legs sprawled wide open. In short, cats are weird. 

For example, sometimes, for seemingly no reason, your ball of fluff may begin to push things off the table and watch them fall to the floor. Or have you ever wondered, for example, why your cat runs around at night? Well, this behavior is perfectly normal. But if you can't stand not getting normal night rest anymore, you can use several cunning tricks. We are curious as to the reasons behind cats' weird behavior, and we’re sure you are too.

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According to recent statics, there are 75 million pet dogs in the US alone and they are amongst the most desired pets in the world. Owning and training a dog is one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences anyone can go through. There are however a few major mistakes that most dog owners make and some important things that they neglect which can put their dog’s health at risk.

We decided to share with you some professional dog care tips that will change both your and your pets life. Did you know, for example, that a responsible dog owner never walks their pooch on hot concrete? Or that your dog needs sunscreen on a sunny day as much as you do? Without this protection, your pooch can get sunburned. Of course, hairless dog breeds are more at risk than fluffy ones.

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How to be more productive? Did you know you only use 10% of your brain? Well sorry, that’s not true. People use almost 100% of it almost all the time. So what’s holding you back? Why can’t we learn languages faster, multiply big numbers in our head or understand Quantum Physics? Maybe, because of all the limitations we humans put on ourselves.

Have you ever said to yourself: “I’m not smart enough to solve that math problem” Or “I’m not good enough to get into that college”? As soon as you say those kinds of things, you’re programming yourself to fail. Every single one of us is capable of doing anything we set our mind to. A lot of your limitations are in your head, you don’t really know what you’re capable of. Your brain is like a super computer. It does what you tell it to do.

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What's the future of food? What will we eat in ten years? Experts insist that thanks to the problems of overpopulation and limited resources, we need to rethink what we are eating every day. Research in the food industry and the rapid advancement of technology provide new perspectives on what we will be putting on our plates in the future. We collected some ideas about the food we'll probably be eating in the future. 

Okay, it’s just another day in 2030. You decide to start off by eating a bottle of water. Yep, in 2030, edible water bottles made of seaweed are a big thing. It’s cheaper and more eco-friendly than plastic. You can either pop it in your mouth or drink it bite by bite! You move to your kitchen to make some breakfast. You always have fresh veggies from your robotic greenhouse. Your smart kitchen decides you want a burger. But meat consumption was growing way too fast, so humans found a great alternative. Burgers are now plant-based or made with lab-grown meat.

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Can you be 'downgraded' on a flight? You arrive at the airport, anticipating a pleasant flight - after all, you've paid more for that extra legroom! Or a comfy window seat. Or a business class. That's when you find out you've been.. downgraded! How come? And if you can get downgraded, is the opposite possible too? Then, what other secrets do airlines hide? 

Experts claim downgrades do happen - and rather frequently at that! The reasons vary: the airplane can get unexpectedly swapped for a smaller one because of some technical issues. There have also been cases when people bought first-class tickets only to find out later there was no first class on the plane whatsoever! But the rules of downgrading and upgrading aren't the only secrets airlines, flight attendants, and airport staff don't want you to know. Interested? Then check out these surprising facts every traveler will like to know.

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Have you ever thought of what it would be like to lose all your teeth? Let's imagine you’re a famous actor who stars in exciting action and adventure comedies. You have millions of dollars and millions of fans. It’s cool, but you want something more. You want serious roles and acting awards. That’s why you decide to play a character who has lost all of their teeth. And to better prepare for the part, you choose to remove all your own.

 

But how can having no teeth affect your digestion? Well, a smoothie diet can't replace regular food. Your stomach will be struggling to get vitamins and have digestive issues. Dentures help chew, but they put pressure on your gums. Besides, food particles fall behind and underneath the dentures and irritate your entire mouth. The dentures don’t weigh much, but it’s enough to make your mouth feel tight. And the worst thing is you can’t taste the same as before. Your palate also has taste buds, but now it’s blocked by the dentures! Your body is losing energy every day, and your immune system is weakened...

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How long can one go without human interaction? Is a screen able to replace a real talk, live communication, touch on the hand, or a pat on the back? What would happen to you if you were isolated for a year? Okay, imagine someone grabbed you, put a sack on your head, drove you for the better part of an hour, took away your smartphone, and then… threw you back in your home? You get up and notice a small piece of paper on the floor, next to the door. You pick it up, unfold it, and read the words written on it: “365 days. Then you’re free.” 

Turns out you have a fridge full of food for a week and access to the Internet but can’t reach out to anyone except with text messages. Even worse, everybody thinks you’ve gone to another country, and even your boss allowed you to work remotely. Your messages asking for help transform as soon as you send them, so you can’t tell anyone the truth. You’re on your own now, and a feeling of despair starts to gnaw on you... We love to explore all kinds of what-if scenarios. Some of them are a bit crazy but - hey! - the world IS a crazy place!

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