Simple Solutions For Complex Problems
Hey guys! Do you know that there are special, super-big parachutes… for airplanes? But even an airplane can have a parachute of its own, why don’t they supply each passenger on the flight with a personal parachute?! Wouldn’t it save hundreds of lives should a crash happen? Apparently, the answer is “no, it wouldn’t.” But […]
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Ever heard of eating a banana with mayo? Nope, you shouldn’t squeeze a healthy portion of mayonnaise on a peeled banana and stuff it into your mouth. But if you sandwich a sliced banana between two pieces of bread and coat it with mayo, you might be in for a pleasant surprise! And how about […]
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Most of you have probably seen this movie before. Something has just gone wrong with the airplane or spaceship, and it’s spiraling out of control. Right before it touches down, stranding the main characters on a desert island, alien planet, or whatever hostile environment they’ll have to survive, the pilot yells “mayday, mayday!” over the […]
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Picture this: you’re exhausted after a long working day, and the only thing you can dream about is throwing yourself on the bed and blacking out. Not gonna happen! Instead, you’re tossing and turning, trying to find the most comfortable position. Your mind gets plagued with endless thoughts, and even though you’re worn out, sleep […]
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Hey guys! Have you ever heard about the golden financial rule? Don’t spend more than 30% of your income after taxes on rent. In fact, split your income 50-20-30. That means 50% goes to rent, food, and transportation altogether, 20% goes to savings, and 30% on what you enjoy. Or what about diving head-first into […]
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40% – that’s how much of the food you buy ends up getting tossed right in the garbage. 40%! Surprised? The culprit: improper storage. We are used to storing everything in our fridges: fruits, vegetables, sweets, breads. Some people also keep sauces, marinades, and cans in their fridges, just in case. But often, while storing […]
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As “Save the Bees” projects have popped up everywhere – honeybees are necessary to our environment, after all – many people have turned into amateur beekeepers. Swarms are definitely a concern. The thing is, bees are pretty sophisticated when it comes to communication and their complex societies. They can send “help” signals to a swarm […]
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Imagine that you’ve bought plane tickets, say, half a year before the flight. You count down the days before the trip, pack a suitcase, and take a taxi to the airport. There’s a traffic jam on the way, so you don’t get there early enough to be first at the check-in desk. And yet you’re […]
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Do you ever feel like there’s too much “month” left at the end of your paycheck? Where does it all go anyway? If you don’t track your money daily, you should start doing it! Set aside a specific time each day to check your transactions and see if you’re on track. It doesn’t have to […]
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Hey guys! Do you like summer? Who doesn’t, right? It’s time for fun. At a barbecue, by the sea, in a park or on a lake shore. But wait! Who’s gonna bug you, and spoil all the pleasure? Someone very small, but very annoying. Insects. There are zillions of them, and most are innocent and […]
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