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It’s hard to believe it but drinking water in certain situations can actually be harmful for you. Find out some simple rules to follow to save your health and the health of your family. Stick around till the end of the video for a helpful bonus. You’ll find out what can happen to your body if you drink too much liquid during the day. There are at least 3 reasons why you should avoid drinking water before going to sleep: you’ll be running to the bathroom throughout the night, you might notice some facial and limb swelling in the morning, and the volume of your blood increases dangerously. Experts say that excessive water intake while exercising can have several negative side effects. Completely clear urine is a sign of over-hydration. If you have colorless urine, you’re probably drinking too much water during the day, even when you don't feel thirsty. You should never drink water after eating something spicy like chili peppers. Having too much water with your meal often leads to indigestion. This happens because your mouth produces saliva, which has enzymes that are essential for a healthy digestive process. It may seem like a great idea to refresh yourself on a hot summer day by drinking some water from the garden hose. But even if the hose is connected to a pipe with a clean water system, the pipe itself contains elements that can be really dangerous for your health. If you accidentally get some water in your mouth while swimming in the sea, you should spit it out immediately. Not unless you want to spend your whole vacation suffering from rotavirus and all its nasty symptoms. It’s important to remember that drinking excessive amounts of water leads to low sodium levels and unpleasant side effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a curious streak? Well, brace yourselves for a journey into the eerie and downright spine-chilling! We've uncovered a video that's all about places so creepy, you might wanna think twice before searching for them on Google Earth. From mysterious ghost towns to eerie abandoned facilities, it's a virtual adventure into the unknown. But fair warning – once you start, you might not be able to look away! So, if you're feeling brave enough to delve into the darkest corners of our planet from the safety of your screen, join us for a thrill ride you won't soon forget. Don't say we didn't warn you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Titanic's only voyage ended in tragedy on April fifteenth, 1912. At the time of the disaster, it was the largest and most advanced ship ever constructed. Designed to carry more than 2,400 passengers and almost 900 crewmembers, the Titanic had certainly earned its name. But with over a century of advancement, how are today’s cruise ships different from those of Titanic’s day? Sure, we all know they’re now required to carry more lifeboats, but that isn’t exactly what makes them the life of the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every mom wants to be perfect. And practically every mom makes the mistake of believing certain myths about how to raise kids. It’s not surprising that many women lack confidence in their abilities. So what does it take to be a good mom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to understand you eat too much salt? Eating too much salt is very dangerous for your health. How much is too much? We’ll answer this tricky question and show you the 9 clear signs that you need to quit salt immediately. HISTORY OF SALT Salt has been an essential element of human and animal diet for centuries. Salt served as a currency in many countries, and people literally got into fights over it. In the Middle Ages, it was sometimes called “white gold” because it was incredibly expensive. Salt has been such an important part of life it has a big place in literature and culture of many nations. It is still a tradition to greet guests with bread and salt in many countries. Some popular cities would not be what they are without salt. Venice, for example, became economically developed thanks to its salt monopoly. Salzburg, which we know as the city of Mozart and “The Sound of Music” translates from German as “salt castle.” There, salt mines were turned into tourist attractions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While cats have been domesticated pets since the days of Cleopatra, there’s still a lot about them that remains a mystery. Like when they just roll over as you approach them, what’s up with that? Actually, when cats lie on their back and expose their bellies, it’s their way of saying “Hello, human!”! But it's not the only message a cat sends when it shows you its cute furry little belly. Today we're talking about cat behaviors. Why do they expose their belly? Why do they bring you dead animals? Why do they like watching from afar? There are plenty of other things they do that just have you scratching your head in confusion. Let's figure out together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, the 360° VR Tsunami Wave Storm experience is a wild ride you don’t want to miss. This immersive 360 video puts you right in the middle of a raging ocean storm, where massive waves crash all around you. The VR really makes you feel like you’re caught in the chaos of a giant tsunami, with the storm’s power and the ocean’s fury surrounding you from every angle. It’s as close as you can get to the real thing without getting wet. Dive into the heart of the wave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don’t even think about being in danger. But Anyone can find themselves in a position when a lot is at stake. And it might happen when no one’s around to save the day. Panicking, implementing the wrong order of actions, or underestimating the seriousness of the situation can lead to very bad consequences. And often, it’s due to a lack of knowledge. In this case, you'll have to become your own hero, so learning some basic safety and survival tricks is absolutely crucial. Do you know, for example, why you should never use bleach and cleaning products that contain ammonia at the same time and in the same room? Or why the smell of urine or fish at home, for no apparent reason, should set off alarm bells in your head? You don't? So here's a list of facts that can help you act rationally in a critical situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're woken up by a strange sound. It's a knock on the window. But you live on the 12th floor – who, or what could be knocking? The knocking is getting stronger. You go to the window, reach for the curtain, and abruptly pull it aside... What you see is fantastic. There are flying (or floating) small fish outside your window. 1000s of them! A shoal of sardines rising directly to the sky. A few knock on your window as they pass. There are so many sardines, you can't see what's going on outside. But as the last fish flies by, the full picture opens before you. Large and small fish fly between the houses. Octopuses cut through the air with their tentacles into a rain cloud. A huge whale is slowly drifting toward the horizon. Above the roof of a nearby house, two sharks chase four sea lions. A neighbor waves to you. He holds a fishing rod from the window and waits for the fish to bite. A school--no, a flock--of dolphins flies past your window. They cheerfully whistle, as if they are greeting you. What's going on? Sea creatures of the Earth have learned to fly, leaving the ocean and filling the air! Yup, it's one of those crazy what-if scenarios you like so much! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're told your whole life "you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day!" But is this really true? And do camels really store water? Are bats blind? Do carrots improve your eyesight? And is chocolate actually bad for you? Well, it's high time we got to some myth-busting! There are so many common myths out there that aren't true at all! But here, I have a fun general knowledge test for you! Do you know which myths are true or false? See how smart you are! ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a girl, you probably have all kinds of masks, creams, and other facial care stuff that’s crowding your bathroom shelf. But did you know that you can effectively lift your face and improve your skin tone with nothing more than your own hands? The technique is called Korugi, and it’s a face massage that works wonders. You see, with age, the fat in your face redistributes itself, accumulating in some areas more than in others. Also, your facial muscles start to sag with time. These factors contribute to changes in how your face looks when you age. What Korugi massage does is tone your facial muscles and dissipate the fat under your skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 2014, Viktor Kazachenko was riding his motorcycle across the steppe of Northern Kazakhstan. He was headed to a nearby town to run some errands, but he never arrived. Kazachenko was hit by a mysterious illness that made him black-out and fall asleep while riding. He woke up 4 days later in the hospital, with no memory of what happened. And, he wasn’t the only one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you travel by plane quite a lot, dozens of questions can be accumulated in your brain. For example, what are the best shoes to wear at the airport security screening to not be asked to take them off? Or are those scanners you have to go through harmful to your health? Or how long the things seized during the pre-flight inspection can be stored at the airport for? You’d definitely like to know how to cancel non-refundable tickets and get your money back or how to significantly reduce the costs for transfers, hotels, and food even if it’s your first trip and you don’t have any discount cards. So here's the list of advice you should heed before your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re a child, you have a lot of fantasies but not enough skills to draw everything you imagine. We decided to find out what would have happened if the kids had been able to draw as artists. So, we collected pictures of the children of the Bright Side's team and asked their parents to recreate the drawings in their unique styles. You will see – they tried hard, and they did their best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always assumed that Queen bees manage the hive just like monarchs do: order working bees about and lay eggs. But what if you meet Queen bee and she stings you? One of the first things you might notice is that they're able to sting you multiple times! And Queen Bee will keep on living and completing her royal task after that. Would such a sting hurt more and how do you treat it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to see the Titanic? There are many reasons why people are so captivated with this ship. Whatever the reason, if you’ve ever wanted to see the wreck, you’d better do it soon because it’s being eaten away as we speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going to a cafe or store, we usually have an idea of what we’re going to buy there. However, we often make purchases on a whim that we can’t later explain even to ourselves. Have you ever been in a situation like this? Have you ever spent much more than you planned? If so, watch these ingenious tricks advertisers use in hope to get all of your money at once. The last trick is totally unfair – we think it should be prohibited forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will my children look like? Who will they be similar to? For most people, this is an incredibly interesting question. Fortunately, we live in the age when scientists have done so much research into this subject that they can give us relatively convincing answers long before a new life appears. Here’s a rough guide which will help you find out whether your children are going to be blue-eyed, brown-haired, have a big nose or a small one, as well as plenty of other things. Literally, anyone can use this and make a good guess about the appearance of their future sons and daughters. Fascinating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine you're in a forest and come across a bear. Or that you're stuck in a building that’s on fire. Would you know what to do to survive? Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. But there's always a way out, even in situations that seem hopeless. Many injuries could have been avoided if people had known how to behave correctly in critical situations. Sometimes, knowing a simple fact can increase your chances for survival or help save someone’s life. Yep, there are situations where a person’s life really depends on their actions and here's a plan of action that could help you survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring outer space is awesome, but what if there are places right here on Earth that are just as incredible and jaw-dropping? Luckily for you, you live on Planet Earth, a place that holds secrets so wild and baffling that even scientists can’t always explain them! Have you ever heard about the Boiling River in the Amazon or never-ending light storm? Can you believe that there’s a place on Earth with its own ecosystem and atmosphere, similar to another planet? Maybe you wanna see dancing lights in the sky? Well, the residents of Hessdalen Valley, Norway, can enjoy them every night! The world is full of amazing things, so prepare to be amazed as you learn about 7 of the most unbelievable mysteries and phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices