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When you think of swimming dangers, you might think about drowning or dealing with animal encounters. But there are so many other dangers hiding in a public swimming pool and other large bodies of water that you can’t even imagine.

The Center for Disease Control found that 58% of the water filters they examined in public pools tested positive for the bacteria found in feces. So swallowing water in a contaminated pool can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps for up to 3 weeks!

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Did you know that every culture has its own word for the sound a cat makes? In English, cats say “Meow,” kitties in Korea say “Nyaong,” and a cat in Turkey will greet you with a “Miyauv!” Obviously, the whole world is obsessed with these adorable furry creatures. Bright Side has learned a lot of new and interesting facts about these pets and decided to share them with you. Some of them will definitely surprise you!

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Are you a worrywart? Everyone worries from time to time, and worry is a normal part of life. But do you feel you’re starting to take things to the next level? Are you suffering from chronic worry? You better get rid of this habit as soon as possible!

Do you know that letting your worries rule your life for months on end can change your brain’s pathways and increase your physical pain? You can’t really escape how your body reacts to worry: Your heart rate speeds up, your muscles tense, your senses sharpen, and your body starts pumping adrenaline in preparation for a battle. Worry can keep your body in a constant state of tension. And with tension comes body pain...

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Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Some of us shower first thing in the morning as a nice wake-me-up, while others can’t get to sleep without a relaxing evening shower. So, which team are you on, and is one more correct than the other? Well, doctors have an answer, and you’re about to find out all the details!

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Youthful radiant skin, thick silky hair – who doesn’t wanna look as if they’re straight out of a TV commercial? But when it comes to following common beauty tips, is what you see really what you get?

As it turns out, many habitual actions and beliefs for sustaining a perfect appearance are actually not that necessary. Moreover, many of them not only waste our time and money but also damage our looks. Are you buying into some dangerous myths about skin, hair, and nail care?

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Pizza is 4th on the list of the most craved foods in the U.S. Every year, more than 3 billion pizzas are sold all over the country. And the number of pizza slices sold per second reaches a whopping 350! So what if you only ate pizza for a year? Well, that might not be as awesome as it sounds.

There have been people who conducted some pretty bold experiments. They tried to eat pizza and nothing but pizza for 7 days in a row. And although these amateur researchers weren't connected with one another and followed this unusual diet independently, their accounts sound surprisingly similar.

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Imagine being in a relationship where you understand each other without words and trust one another. Isn't it really great? Sure, but there's one more component you shouldn't forget about: a sense of humor! Psychologists confirm that couples who ironically tease each other all the time have a stronger bond than those who take themselves too seriously. 

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You probably think you make decisions based on your free will. Well, think again! The way a person thinks and makes decisions can be influenced by touching light or heavy objects. This is what scientists discovered. What’s more, your behavior can be influenced by the surface you’re sitting on. Isn't it weird? Let's find out what this is all about!

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Such a beautiful thing when you fall head over heels for someone. But then those feelings suddenly fade away. Why is that? It could be because of some seemingly innocent and harmless habits you do every day without even realizing it! These habits could make even a great relationship take a turn for the worse.

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The road to success can seem really hard. But have you ever thought that your financial problems might stem from your poor mindset? School teaches us to be an obedient worker, not a successful person. Does a college degree give a person a high-paid job? It might be that way in a perfect world. But in reality, that’s just not the way it goes down...

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