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How do blind people see the world? Do blind people see dreams? Most people imagine that what the blind see is complete blackness. But, it’s not that “black-and-white”, so to say. There are different degrees and causes of blindness that affect what blind people can see.

What's functional blindness?

When a lot of us think of blindness, we only imagine total blindness. But there is something called functional blindness as well. It means different things in different countries. In the US, normal vision is 20/20, and the higher the second number, the worse the vision. A person with 20/200 vision is considered to have functional blindness, which means they can see at 20 feet what a person with normal eyesight can see at 200 feet. It could also mean the person has a visual field of 20 degrees or less, whereas normal is between 60 and 100 degrees. There are different types of functional blindness with varying levels of severity.

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How to Survive an Abduction or Hostage Situation? We all believe we’ll never get into big trouble. However, trouble doesn’t ask us whether we believe in it or not — it just hails, all of a sudden, like thunder. 

You can’t know when or if you find yourself in a dangerous situation, but there are certain things that you should know just in case. You never know when everything can go wrong, so you should always be prepared to fight for yourself. 

It's very hard to keep a cool head in such situations and not to let fear take over. And it's understandable – it's our instincts speaking. The only thing you can think of at that moment is to run as far as you can and don't look back. However, it is one of those situations that reveals your true character. 

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A perfect smile is considered to be one of the most attractive features a person can have. Unfortunately, there are many things that can harm your teeth, such as smoking, too much caffeine, and irregular dental care. These seemingly innocent daily habits can actually cause problems such as dental plaque.

You may think: "Why would I waste my time on getting rid of the plaque on my teeth? It doesn't bother me." But, in fact, it's a must if you want your teeth to be healthy. The thing is the process of plaque removal will help you to prevent cavities that otherwise may damage your teeth.

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How to survive a really dangerous situation? How to save your life and help others? If you ever find yourself in a critical situation, it's better to know what you should do and what mistakes you should avoid. These 14 survival hacks might save your life one day.

If you ever find yourself in the open sea, here’s what you have to know. There is food in the ocean, but you will have to hunt after it. To get water, make a distiller. It consists of 2 containers (large and small) and a piece of polyethylene. Use some of your clothes to cover your head and eyes from the Sun.

If you are trapped under a building, the air becomes your most valuable resource. Screaming will make your panic even worse, fasten your breathing and the heartbeat, and speed the airflow. You don’t want to lose any extra oxygen. Take off your shirt or T-shirt and tie it around your head. It will protect you from suffocation when dust and dirt get in your face.

To scare off a wild beast, make as much noise as possible and get aggressive. Shout, howl, talk loudly and slowly step back. An animal who has rabies will leave a wound that will bleed for a long time; then it will turn red and swell. Then you will feel a strong itching, get a fever and feel very annoyed.

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Former FBI agent Dr. Jack Schafer revealed top 10 tricks to become 200% attractive. These secret tips will change your life forever. Follow these easy successful techniques to find a common language with anyone anytime.

In informal communication, the inclination of the head to the side is a sign of trust. Eyebrows give a certain signals to your opponent as well. When the brain recognizes a sincere smile, it makes you smile back and starts producing endorphins that help feel a little more joy. Never hesitate to ask a person for a small favor, for example give advice or help to choose something. Whispering is perceived as an intimate form of communication. People love when something that was achieved by working hard is noticed in them. Your opponent's gestures at this moment reflect emotions, feelings, and sympathies. There's nothing a good movie can't teach you!

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Scientists finally revealed 8 traits men are physically attracted to. These easy secret tips will make you irresistible in their eyes. It's really not that hard to pump up your attractiveness.

Just take care of your health, don't be afraid to be yourself, and use the tricks on this list to stand out of the crowd. A warm smile is an undeniably attractive feature to men. A person with big eyes seems happier and more appealing. Your lipstick makes a difference, as well. Red lips and red dress are a guarantee of success. And of course, your confidence and personality will attract people. You’ll definitely grab everyone’s attention in every room you walk into.

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Some of the greatest inventions we use every day were created by accident. From the microwave to ice-cream cones, the accidental inventions on this list completely changed our way of life.

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. But every now and then, it’s for the better! American chemist Roy J. Plunkett was doing research for the company Dupont to make fridges safer and invented a strange substance that was non-reactive, non-stick, and resistant to extreme temperatures. We all know it as Teflon. John Pemberton was a pharmacist trying to find a way to get rid of headaches. He came up with a simple recipe consisting of two ingredients: coca leaves and cola nuts combined into a syrup. It was later mixed with soda by accident and became a huge hit. Dr. Spencer Silver, a chemist for 3M Company, was trying to create a super strong adhesive but what he got instead was a “low-tack” yet high-quality adhesive only strong enough to hold up a piece of paper but durable enough to be relocated multiple times without losing its stick. We all know and love it as Post-it notes today. The first antidepressant was discovered in 1957 and was supposed to be a cure for tuberculosis. Wilhelm Roentgen unintentionally put his hand in front of an electron-beam tube back in 1895 and noticed that the radiation passed through solid objects and body parts leaving a shadow. And now we have x-ray imaging!

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Here is a list of qualities all successful people have. The good news is that you can develop them in yourself following these simple success rules.

Successful people are so easy to pick out of a crowd. There’s just something special that sets them apart. Everyone is stronger when they’ve got the support of a good team. Cooperation allows you to look at a problem from different perspectives and through other people's eyes. It's hard to have a productive day when you only wake up at 11 a.m. Big projects require lots and lots of time and effort, you can’t just get them done in whatever time you have available. Successful people love trying new things and don't get down in the dumps because of change. Truly successful people don’t let petty jealousy into their lives. You can't sit around doing nothing and think that one day you'll just randomly get lucky and all your dreams will come true.

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Your body sends you cries for help when something isn't working the way it should. Here’s a list of 10 signs which indicate that your kidneys aren’t working properly.

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We’ve all heard of the Yeti, but only a few people in the world claim to have seen one. What is this human-like monster? Is it dangerous to us? And, for that matter, does it even exist at all?

Bright Side has summed up results from the latest research on the nature of the Yeti. Are you ready for the truth to be unveiled right before your eyes?

For thousands of years, people have been searching for the Yeti, for any proof of its existence, and for the origins of this creature. If you’re a Yeti fan yourself, you’re not going to love for what we have to tell you.

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