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Why can't you smile on your ID photos? Why do passports never come in orange or purple? Why do most people hate the sound of their own voice? Let's explain these 14 simple 'whys' about the world I bet you've asked yourself or googled at least once...

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Every family has its secrets and the British Royal Family is no exception. But it's one of the most popular families in the world and their secrets end up known by everyone. The same goes for secret plans and protocols - they end up being open to public. One of such protocols is for when the Queen passes: it's called operation 'London Bridge' and includes step-by-step actions...

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High IQ is often associated with perfectionism and great memory. But psychologists say it's not always so. There're numerous signs of smart people that aren't obvious at all. For example, handwriting. Messy handwriting might indicate that's a note of a genius! Let's take a look at other surprising signs you're smarter than you thought!

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Hey! Every wondered what large pupils mean? If your pupils are larger than normal even in good lighting, it could be one of those signs you're smarter than average! Here's a new round of amazing body facts from Bright Side!

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You can never predict what strange situations life's preparing for you in the future. Imagine being stuck all alone in the middle of the Sahara Desert for 2 days! Just you and endless piles of sand, no water, no means of transportation. Is there a chance to survive? Here's what you need to know to survive 48 hours in a desert.

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How to defend a dog attack? What should you do if you're attacked by a dog? Should you run or fight? There is the only one way to survive.

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How to give thin hair more volume? How to keep your hair clean? You feel disappointed when your hair gets dirty too soon, and you have to to wash it more often. Here are some great ideas to help you wake up with clean and gorgeous hair!

Regular tap water can be too hard, affecting your hair’s style. Nourishing products for thin and brittle hair can make it heavier and dirtier if they are misused.

When we brush our hair too often or touch it all the time, it leads to the follicles working more actively. As a result, our hair gets dirty faster.

300°F to 350°F (150°С to 180°С) is the perfect temperature for styling.

Peeling helps to remove dead cells and stubborn dirt. It also strengthens the follicles and stimulates hair growth.

Cold and heat make your skin produce sebum as a method of protection. As a result, your hair roots become greasy. The ends, on the contrary, become too dry and brittle. Remember that you need to take care of your hair in every season.

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How to understand men better? Do men care about their diets? Is it true that they worry about their relationships? Is it even possible that men can have secrets? Men try to look as “brutal”, strong and decisive as can be, yet they also have their concerns, worries, and secret fears. Let’s take a look at 12 things that actually worry most men no matter how strongly they might deny it.

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Apollo 11 was one of the most crucial missions in human history. Three brilliant astronauts were the first people to land on the Moon and walk on the lunar surface. It was a real breakthrough but when the crew returned back home, they were met with quarantine and isolation. Why did it happen? Could they carry some sort of "moon bugs"?

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What Would Happen If You Swallow Chewing Gum? Does chewing gum get stuck in your throat or stomach? Or in your intestines?

To understand the phenomenon of the chewing gum better, let us start with its history. It has, in fact, been around since ancient times! It turns out people in Northern European have been chewing on birch bark, great-grandmother of chewing gum, 9,000 years ago. It gave them pleasure and helped to relieve toothaches.

Something chewing gum like was called chicle, and the ancient Maya and Aztecs just loved it. However, only children and single women could chew it in public, while men secretly used it to clean their teeth. Now that’s interesting. Today we no longer have to hide it, but who knows, if it’s a bad or a good thing.

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