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Homemade natural drinks are known for helping solve any possible problem, from weight gain to acne. But with so many recipes out there, it can be pretty overwhelming! But don’t worry, these 5 easy-to-make drinks are all you need!

Do you wanna lift your mood up and increase your energy levels? Use bananas and oatmeal! Suffer from headaches and migraines? Watermelon, cucumbers, and honey can help you! Shiny, healthy, and thick hair is your dream? The best way to get it is drinking the tomato, carrot, and cucumber juice!

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The idea of building one large, modern airport that would handle most of the flights in Berlin was met with enthusiasm. This airport was supposed to become the third biggest airport in Germany, after Frankfurt and Munich. But the opening has been put off several times and is already almost 3,000 days overdue. Some people even believe that the new airport is doomed and will have to be torn down and rebuilt.

What could be so wrong with the airport that it would fail to open for so many years? Well, at the very last moment, the airport's opening is called off due to some mysterious "technical issues..."

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The plane had been used for 20 years, but it had never suffered a single accident before, so the cabin crew had no doubts the flight would be easy. Passengers got on board the plane; flight attendants nonchalantly checked their boarding passes; everything went as usual.

But what happened after that was really scary. No electricity onboard, all equipment down, no airport in sight, and only a half-forgotten runway deep in the Siberian snow forest. It’s hard to imagine a worse scenario for a passenger plane landing, so it’s a real miracle that everyone ended up safe and sound. And all of it thanks to… a glass of water.

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So you took the big step in your relationship. No, you didn’t buy a house or an engagement ring. You gave your partner your passwords. By doing this, you’re saying that you trust them. While sharing this highly confidential information seems like a step in the right direction in your relationship, there are detrimental side effects that can come with it.

A study conducted by Better Buy Insurance showed that 41% of 18- to 34-year-olds said they regretted sharing their passwords with their partners. That’s almost half!

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Have you recently noticed your eye twitching? It can be a bit alarming to have your eye twitch every few seconds. But most of the time, eye twitches are benign and can be treated with simple methods. It doesn’t affect someone’s vision or mental faculties.

According to certain cultures and superstitions, if your left eye twitches, it means good fortune is heading your way; if your right eye twitches, it means you should prepare for some bad luck. But all superstitions aside, an eye twitch is just an involuntary spasm. And there are several likely culprits.

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The Chinese always seem to have something unexpected up their sleeve that the rest of the world can only gape at. Who replaced police dogs? Who can sit in a traffic jam instead of you? What to do if you don't have a boyfriend? We found a bunch of weird stuff most of us have never heard of that are actually a thing in China.

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Should you take your shoes off inside the house? Not everyone’s in the habit of doing that. If you’re one of these people, you should know that bringing your shoes in can carry dangerous bacteria, make your feet smell bad, and spread germs all around your home.

In addition, shoes can also carry dirt and mud. The mud itself won’t make you sick — but who’s to say there aren’t animal droppings in the mud that’s stuck to your shoes?

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Why are so many of our pets overweight? According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the US are obese or overweight. Of course, no pet owner would purposely make such grave mistakes when it comes to feeding their furry friend. Nonetheless, there are several things you should avoid so that your pet will be happy and healthy!

Do you know, for example, that you should never give your pet human food? A lot of the products we humans eat contain too much salt, sugar, artificial colorants and sweeteners, and fat. All these additives are extremely harmful to pets.

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If you want to get less wet during the rain, should you walk or run? The first thought that comes to mind: run ASAP because the faster you reach some shelter, the less wet you'll get. But is it really so? Here're 15 interesting facts about things around us. You'll also find out why we love the smell of rain so much and why it is impossible to reach the end of a rainbow.

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When can babies drink water? Humans need water to survive, but did you know that babies under 6 months don’t ever need to drink a drop of it? Babies' inner workings are quite different to an adult’s, which means they can’t eat and drink the same things grown-ups do. Even a couple of ounces of water can pose major health problems!

According to the World Health Organization, babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of their life. If they can’t be breastfed, formula will suffice. Even in the hottest months of the year, babies can remain hydrated from their daily breast milk or formula intake. So how much harm can water do to a baby’s insides? A lot!

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