Cognitive science has come incredibly far in recent decades - so far, in fact, that scientists have found sure-fire ways of tricking the brain into doing something more beneficial than it normally would. For instance, viewing a deep gash in your leg will undoubtedly make you feel all the pain associated with it, but did you know that you could diminish the feeling of pain simply by looking at the injury through inverted binoculars? Learn about this amazing brain hack and many more in the video below:
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DIY: Hidden Compartments and Secret Safes for Your Home
Here's a fun and brilliant video on how to make your own secret safes to hide your valuables, using only items found at home.
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23 Hacks to Declutter Your Living Space
Before you get rid of items you might regret later, check out these 23 cool organizing hacks for a tidier space.
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Slice Up a Bell Pepper With Ease by Following This Guide
Wondering what the safest and most efficient way of cutting a bell pepper is? Watch this video and find out!
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30 Genius Cleaning Hacks For the Bathroom
If you like your bathroom squeaky clean, then you simply must take a look at the 30 genius cleaning hacks in this video!
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Summer's Coming: 28 Mind-Blowing Watermelon Tips & Recipes
In this video you'll learn a bunch of recipes for yummy watermelon snacks and drinks and even some cool cutting techniques
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Genius Watermelon Tricks To Try This Summer
Learn some genius new ways to serve the most delicious summer treat - watermelon!
25 Old Photos That Show How Different the World Used To Be
Check out this amazing collection of vintage pictures that show us how much the world around us has changed.
This Dog Saved Her Owner From Certain Death!
This dog proved her love for her owner in an amazing way: she used her incredible sixth sense to help save the woman's life.
Can You Spot the Camouflaged Creatures in These Photos?
These wonderful animals have gone into hiding. Can you find them? If not, just click on the photo to reveal all!
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
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The Man Who Saved 669 Children
Sir Nicholas Winton organised the rescue and passage to Britain of about 669, Czechoslovakian children, mostly Jewish, destined for the Nazi death camps before World War II in an operation known as the Czech Kindertransport. This video is the BBC Pro
Did You Know These Vintage Items Might Be Worth Something?
Did you know that there are certain items in your home that might just be worth something? Take a look at these 12 vintage items that may be valuable.
Love is Beautifully Captured in These Historic Photos...
While much has changed over the last century, there is one thing that has always remained the same, and that is love. Take a look at this photo collection.
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What Are the Odds?! - 20 Creepy Historical Coincidences
These are some of the creepiest, and most spine-chilling coincidental occurrences in history...
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The Most Beautiful Guitar Rendition of 'Moonlight' Sonata
Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzalek performs Beethoven's famous 'Moonlight' Sonata.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings
Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
15 Foreign Idioms That Sound Hilarious In English
Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious!
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Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths
Greek mythology is filled with some truly fascinating and terrifying creatures. Get to know more about a few of them.
14 Photos That Prove Just How Tough Winter Can Be!
Winter, as these photos undoubtedly show, is one of the toughest times of the year!
Men vs. Women: What Does the Science Say?
10 studies and articles that dive into the real differences between the sexes, asking the meaningful questions and looking at real data.
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Not everything we hear and read about the Ancient Roman Empire is true, you know... These facts, for example, turned out to be pure fiction!
10 Most Special Gifts You Can Ever Give at Christmas Time...
Forget about wrapped up gifts. Here are suggestions for much more meaningful gifts you can give the people around you this Christmas.
23 Strange But Fascinating Facts You’ll Want to Know
Here are 23 extraordinary facts that will expand your understanding of the world we live in.
These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary
To cleberate the legacy of the pioneer aviator, we gathered 10 fats on the life of Amelia Earhart you must know.
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
Each story is a lesson in misread intentions, power struggles, and the high stakes of meeting the unknown. Watch how these pivotal moments shaped the world.
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Meet Jacques Bailly - the King of the Spelling Bee
Meet Jacques Bailly, the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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This Physician's Map Helped Stop the 1854 Cholera Epidemic
Learn all about John Snow, the renowned physician who helped stop the 1854 cholera outbreak with a simple map.
8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
A list of bizarre yet true facts
10 Incredible Autobiographies We Should All Be Reading...
These autobiographies are absolute must-reads for you to enjoy. They are written by some of the world' most famous people, so you should definitely have a read.
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10 of the Longest Reigning Monarchs in World History
If you're judging a monarch's success by the number of years they reign, these 10 monarchs are the absolute best!
When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside
Finding Tutankhamun's tomb was one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history. These recolored photos capture those incredible days.
Frazil, Haboob & Other Weather Words Your Didn't Know
You might have heard a few of these meteorological terms before, but you probably don’t know what they mean.
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Was This The Earliest Urban Civilization in Human History?
Find out the secrets of one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history.
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The Art Dealer Who Had to Prove His Paintings Are...Fake?
Learn about one of the strangest trials in history, that of the Dutch art forger Han van Meegeren and his dubious relations with the Nazis
Boost Your Knowledge & Confidence with These Facts
These 20 facts will help boost your knowledge.
Although People Think These Are US Creations, They're Not
There are certain foods, things and inventions that are just synonymous with America, but they were actually invented elsewhere. Here are 15 of them.
Why Do the Days of the Week Have Such Strange Names?
Why do the days of the week have names? Who are they named after?
Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?
Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.
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A Soulful Harp Cover of the Song 'The Sound of Silence'
Don't miss this soulful and dreamy harp cover of the classic song 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon & Garfunkel performed in a forest!
Remember Mr. Rogers? He Left Us With Many Great Quotes
Fred Rogers was a beloved children's television star during his life, but he was also an incredibly insightful & smart man. Here are 20 of his greatest quotes.
16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs
Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective.
From Ancient Persia to Modern Iran: A Sweeping History
Let us take a journey through the long and fascinating past of the ancient land of Iran.
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Saffron - the Most Expensive Spice on Earth
Most of us can't even get our hands of this rare and expensive spice - saffron. But why is it so exclusive and pricey to begin with? Find out here
Here Are 18 Facts That Are Bound to Blow Your Mind!
Here are 18 amazing facts that you won't be forgetting anytime soon!
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This Old Interview Sheds Light on 19th Century Living
This collection features rare, restored interviews with individuals born in the nineteenth century
Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place
Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!
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How Many of These Old Slang Words Do You Know?
A list of 83 vintage slang words we should bring back
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