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Until a couple of years ago, most people knew next to nothing about carnivorous plants. If you had asked an expert, though, they would have excitedly submerged you in a sea of information. Meat-eating plants used to munch on tiny creatures - mostly insects, frogs, more rarely a mouse or rat. That is, until recently. Back when days were good, there were just about 700 kinds of carnivorous plants on the planet. They grew all over the world, except Antarctica.

Good old plants got most of their food by basking in the sun. But it wasn't enough - they also needed nutrients, which they slurped up with their roots. But carnivorous plants lived in areas with nutrient-poor soil. That's why they started to catch prey. Such a high-protein diet helped them survive and grow faster. Little did we know at that time that soon, life would change beyond recognition. Because when a scientific experiment went way out of control, all plants on Earth became carnivorous! The event even got the name of the Great Carnivorous Disaster...

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How fast does light travel? The official speed of light has changed several times throughout history. After centuries of debate and experiments with different results, the scientific community finally settled the matter in 1983…maybe. To measure the speed of anything, you’ll need to know 2 things: the distance between point A and B, and the time it takes for an object to travel between those points. With distance divided by time, you’ll have yourself the speed of light.

But with every experiment done to measure light speed, there’s always been an extra cog in the wheel that everyone overlooked. Or rather brushed aside. And this is what we're going to talk about. But the truth is that the speed of light is the ultimate question among scientists, and so far, there’s just no way of truly measuring it. Unlike the speed of sound which is more conceivable, the speed of light might just be light-years ahead of us!

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That might create enough force to suck something small out of the hole, like an unlucky carry-on. Airplane windows are round because that way, the air pressure is evenly distributed. If the windows were square, air currents would be able to find a weakness, and they’d crack easier. Loss of pressure can lead to something way more serious, an in-flight fire. And it’s not the only reason a fire would break out on a plane. But what happens when a plane goes on fire? How dangerous is an engine fire on a plane? And what are the common fire hazards in the aircraft?

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How to tell if someone is in your house? And what to do when an intruder's in your home? First, let’s make sure there really is someone in the house. But you should be very quiet in case there’s a burglar. Look outside the house to search for traces. Can you see anything suspicious? Is there an unknown vehicle close to your house? Maybe you can spot some footsteps or a broken window? Was the fence gate open?

There might also be hints inside the house. But be careful if you’re looking for them: make sure you can’t be seen. Maybe there’re some lights off that are usually on. Or maybe there’s some mud on the floor that wasn’t there before. Listen carefully to the sounds. Maybe you can hear some footsteps or movement, or the creak of a door. If it looks like there really is someone in your house, your next step is to try to get out of the house to be safe. Most break-ins happen when a house is empty, but it's always best to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Here are some safety tips about how to handle this frightening situation.

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Scientists reveal new discoveries about the human body almost every day, and some of them sound very surprising to us. We made a collection of facts that suggests there is something really powerful about our bodies. Did you know for, example, that your brain generates electricity, and it’d be enough to light up a small lightbulb, if you could only figure out how? Or that tongue has a lot of fat in it? And if you gain weight, your tongue does too!

Most people think they have 5 senses. But that’s not true. Scientists don’t yet know themselves, but they think there’re more than 20. There’s sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste, and there’re other senses like time, hunger and thirst. Then there’s proprioception – the sense of where your body is in space. Interested? Then check out these unusual facts about your body that you might’ve not even thought about..

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Have you ever thought of what your life would be like if you were the most famous YouTuber? Let's imagine your ordinary morning. You wake at 6 a.m. because you have a video call with sponsors at 6:30. You talk for 45 minutes sharp because then you have a meeting arranged in another part of town. You discuss the business and run off to the parking where your driver and the team are already waiting impatiently. In another 15 minutes, you’re at the place, and your today’s video partners drag you to the shooting grounds...

Every day has a really hectic schedule: contracts here, shootings there, interviews in some other place, and parties, parties, parties. You vaguely remember when once you dressed up as half-shark, half-giraffe and plunged into a swimming pool from a 20-foot-tall plank. And all the while you’re making new videos about your adventures. A whole team is writing scripts for your videos carefully avoiding any hot topics, and still, there are thousands of people throwing rotten tomatoes at you. Whatever.

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We can become happier by smiling more, psychologists suggest. And despite many stressful factors, we can fix our mood by using a pencil, researchers say. So, let’s be the creators of our own happiness and not allow it to fade. We grew curious about how it’s possible to improve our mood with a simple trick and would like to share it with you.

Your brain keeps monitoring everything that's happening to your body. Then it analyzes this information to figure out how’re you feeling at a particular moment. Oh, you're smiling? Then you must be happy! So, in short, you trick your brain with a cheerful expression on your face! But how holding a pencil in your mouth can make you happy? Let's find out how it works and learn some other cool facts about the world.

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The first pillows we know of date back to Ancient Mesopotamia. They were made of stone, and only wealthy people could afford them. Unlike ancient stone pillows, the ones we use today are soft and fluffy, and many people can’t sleep without hugging a big cozy pillow. But in fact, sleeping with a pillow may not be the best way to rest, as it can affect your body and your mood. Some of the pillows make you sleep in an unnatural position and don’t support your head.

A pillow’s not gonna give you a backache all on its own, but it can make things worse. Having no pillow’s better than a bad one, test it out for yourself. If you wake up refreshed without one, it’s time to chuck that thing out! Of course, it can be difficult to part with your favorite pillow, but sleeping without it has many health benefits, and we did our research to introduce you to some of them. So if you feel tired when you wake up, these tips might help you!

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What are the benefits of pumpkin? It probably sounds like a panacea, but pumpkins are good for your immune system, eyes, hair, and heart. They might even come in handy if you have insomnia. This big orange fruit is loaded with Vitamin C. It strengthens your immune system because this vitamin increases the production of white blood cells. And for those who keep rolling in bed and just won't fall asleep, pumpkins may be an excellent solution too. Not the fruit itself, but its seeds! 

But there are many other superfoods to boost a balanced diet! FOr example, eating a few almonds a day can help lose weight. These nuts are also rich in Vitamin E. And that's great for any winter season since it helps keep different kinds of infections at bay. Spices such as cumin and turmeric are healthier than you might've thought. Turmeric has potent antiviral properties and helps to fight inflammation. Cumin is also good at combating bad bacteria, and it's super heart-healthy! We've done some research and compiled a list of foods that will supercharge your diet! 

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