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If you look at our planet Earth from outer space, it might remind you of a big ball or balloon. Can it get any bigger? What would happen to our planet if we inflated a truly epic balloon? You decide to participate in this experiment and take part in the process of inflating a giant balloon out of our planet.

Let's see how it could be done and which consequences it would bring... The Earth’s magnetic field will definitely get disrupted, and the 3D printed phytoplankton won't produce enough Oxygen anymore! But everyone will agree this thing was totally worth it. Let's find out, why!

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If the Sun decided to stop producing light, the animals in the wild would be the first to notice as they wouldn’t comprehend what was going on and would simply become an early lunch for predators. We’d only have around 8 minutes to enjoy the rest of it. That’s because it takes that much time for sunlight to travel thousands of miles across the Solar System. Earth is still a planet powered by an iron core that doesn't produce enough heat to keep the planet warm. So, our next step would be finding the right shelter and keeping warm.

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We rarely think about how interesting and unique our bodies are. Did you know, for example, did you know that the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in your body. This organ contains more than 10,000 taste buds, and each bud is filled with microscopic hairs. The longer humankind lives, the more secrets people discover about one of the most mysterious organisms: the human body. So let's find out the coolest aspects of the human body.

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Test your knowledge with a new round of awesome Bright Side body facts! How many of these amazing human body facts didn't you know?

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If you're a dog person, you've probably heard numerous myths about them. Some of the misconceptions are that dogs are colorblind or that all of them are great swimmers. Another myth refers to 'dog years'. Many people believe that if you want to convert dog years to human years, you need to follow this rule: one year for your pooch equals seven years for you. But it's not right. Let's learn how to count them right and debunk some of the most common myths about dogs!

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Why do we sleep? What if you sleep too much? 😴 Three days, one week... how about sleeping for one month straight? What happens to your body when you sleep too much? Many of us are dreaming of getting a good night's sleep as we're tired from lot's of work, running and bustling. But have you ever wondered what'd happen if that sleep lasted much longer than you're used to?

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Baby animals are cute even if their parents are dangerous creatures. Baby animals can't take care of themselves and need protection and safety. But do all animals protect their young? Some of those who do, take extra care! If you think your parent are overprotective, meet this crocodile! His mom carries him right in her mouth from sandy nests on land to the water. Here're 6 animals that will surprise you with their ways to protect offsprings.

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Did you know that the music you're listening to at the moment affects your heartbeat? It's not the same with everyone, but toenails grow slower than fingernails on average, at about half the pace of fingernails. Speaking of nails, as you age, they significantly change. And in case you've been wondering, ears do get bigger with age. Well, not precisely bigger, but both your nose and ears sag as you get older because your skin loses elasticity.

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Сan airplanes fly with only one wing? Or can they reach supersonic speeds — still with a single wing? If you answered no to both, you’re in for a surprise! Every commercial airplane you’ve been on has only one wing! As for supersonic jets, the British & French Concorde and the Russian Tu-144 Charger were the only commercial airplanes to have broken the sound barrier in the 20th century.

There’s still so much you probably didn’t know about airplanes! Can they avoid hitting birds mid-flight? Why are some contrails so short-lived, while others stay in the sky for a long time? Why is there turbulence sometimes even when the sky is clear? Interested? Let’s delve deeper into the topic!

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Hey there! So you’re scrolling through the newsfeed when you get a message in another app. You try to switch to it, but your phone is awfully slow to react and then stops responding altogether. And it’s also almost out of power! It’s twofer! So how do you optimize it and charge it fast?

Every app you open once stays in the background until you close it or reboot your phone. It’s stored in the memory for quick access, so naturally, the more apps you’ve got opened, the slower your device. If you close them all, or at least those you haven’t used for a long time, you’ll notice the difference in performance!

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