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Most people would agree that it’s generally quite impolite to ask others details about their salary. If you’ve ever been asked such questions, you probably know that it can be unpleasant. But sometimes, we don’t really notice how our simple questions or actions can put others in awkward positions. The good news is that these awkward situations can be avoided with the help of some simple money etiquette rules.

There are a lot of unbelievable locations in the world where everything seems to be alien to us: the people, their customs, and general peculiar features. It almost seems that the locals are united by one common secret. And it’s so interesting to lift the veil of secrecy and to find out more.

Taking selfies or pictures in front of a mirror is nothing special nowadays. But what about pictures of just mirrors? Many people use all their imagination to stay invisible when taking such pictures.

Many of us have dreamed of flying at least once in our lives for various reasons. For some, flying is a great way to get to their school or job faster, and for others, it’s a way to enjoy a beautiful view, like birds. A Griffon vulture can fly as high as 37,000 ft. Now imagine looking at the world from that kind of height.

Did you know that someone managed to capture a woman born in the first half of the 18th century on a real photograph? Have you ever seen the brooding Brad Pitt wearing an evening dress? These shots represent different eras and manage to perfectly capture life at that time.

Robbie Stowers, a student of London University, was lucky enough to live with 3 girls under one roof. Thanks to that fact he found out a lot of funny and interesting things about women, Robbie shared his experience on Twitter.

Pets are just a part of our life, while we mean the whole world to them. At times, these creatures love us more than themselves and are ready to keep thanking us their whole life for providing them with a warm house and a full bowl. Looking at these fluffy creatures, one may begin to question: are people really worth such unconditional love?

Michal Dziekan is a Polish illustrator with a recognizable artistic style. You can easily mistake his drawings for a Nickelodeon cartoon — he has such a bright animated style. However, if you pay attention to the details, you’ll realize that Dziekan’s caricatures aren’t for kids. They are full of dark humor and harsh truth about the modern world.

Fibrous tissue, or scar tissue, is your body’s attempt to repair what has been damaged. It’s a natural part of healing that takes a lot of time and patience. However, there is something you can try to do to help the process and improve the appearance of scarred tissue.

While memory problems are often associated with aging, statistics show that 14% of young Americans between 18 and 39 years old experience a decline in their brain function. Fortunately, there’s a series of simple exercises called Super Brain Yoga that can help you cope with this problem. It effectively boosts your mental power by balancing both of the hemispheres of your brain and directing energy to your mind.

Ia Östergren is a Swedish model who has surprisingly long legs. Today, she has thousands of admirers, but she used to be ashamed of her own unusual physic and referred to herself as an ugly duckling. The story of this model proves that our beauty begins with self-love and only we can decide whether our peculiarities should be viewed as flaws or advantages.

Many of us think that we have seen and learned just about everything in this world, don’t we? But did you know that ancient Romans used to brush their teeth with urine? Isn’t that proof that there are still a lot of interesting things for us to learn in this world?

Sometimes when we look at pictures, we don’t understand the main idea that an artist or photographer wants to convey. Today we’re going to show you a compilation of photos that have really weird scenarios. Maybe you’ll be able to understand and explain their meaning to us?

Few people know that the animals that get lost or are thrown away by their owners don’t just turn into stray animals and join a pack. Even strong dogs that grew up in a house have almost no chance of survival out on the streets, let alone small dogs and cats.

They say there’s something unique about every person, but, looking at some, you might involuntarily think that they got the whole, unique package. Internet users did not hesitate to tell us about these uncommon features of their appearance, and they’re really impressive.

The Polish artist, Pawel Kuczynski is one of the brightest satirists of modern times. In his works, he thinks about poverty, the cruelty of war, violence and other vices that modern society is susceptible to. Using satire, Pawel Kuczynski tries to open people’s eyes so that they can see the world’s real problems. “I’m just trying to use the symbols that everyone understands,” says Kuczynski.

According to research, 1 in 10 people in the world has at least once suffered from mild food poisoning in a year. The freshness of the products in your house is crucial to yours and your family’s health. And sometimes you can figure it out with just a simple glass of water.

Robert Parker, one of the most influential wine critics in the world, created a 100-point scoring scale to estimate the quality of wine. According to his approach, wines that score 50-59 points are considered unacceptable. But every wine gets 50 points by default! We seriously doubt that fake wines can make it even to that point.

In the Middle Ages, cake was considered round bread which was heavily roasted from 2 sides. Since then, a lot has changed. Now you can order a cake in the form of a sneaker, a painting by Gustav Klimt, and even a whole palace!

A good movie spreads ideas, teaches something new, and imposes its own values. Girls enter the FBI to fight criminals, scientists find inspiration in fantasy stories, hunters drop their trade, and millions of men suddenly start dreaming of fit blondes in red swimsuits, which until recently was considered conservative against the backdrop of bikinis.

The so-called “fake wisdom” has reached the peak of its popularity. Some people simply enjoy appearing smarter and more knowledgeable than others and that’s why they feel the need to “guide” people. Some people truly do want to help but don’t know how to so they use cliché phrases that do more harm than good. However, most of them like nothing more than sharing their wisdom with others. And such advice usually not only fails to provide any help but it also prevents people from getting better.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say. So corny, isn’t it? However, nutritionists and doctors haven’t stopped recommending oatmeal in the morning for breakfast. And you know, it works! For example, it can help lower the risk of heart disease.

The so-called “fake wisdom” has reached the peak of its popularity. Some people simply enjoy appearing smarter and more knowledgeable than others and that’s why they feel the need to “guide” people. Some people truly do want to help but don’t know how to so they use cliché phrases that do more harm than good. However, most of them like nothing more than sharing their wisdom with others. And such advice usually not only fails to provide any help but it also prevents people from getting better.

The 2013 study showed that almost 1/3 of modern couples met online on social media platforms, in chats, on forums, and on specialized websites. Internet communication has become an everyday thing and we’re no longer afraid that we’re chatting with a maniac. However, not all dates and relationships end well, and we might regret the time we wasted with the wrong people.

Our posture is directly affected by the condition of the spine. The mobility of the spine in a healthy, trained person is unique! It can turn over its entire length by as much as 180 degrees in any direction — and such abilities are absolutely independent of age. Therefore, in order to have a truly royal posture, you need to know how to perform exercises aimed at stretching the spine and the entire back as a whole.

A toothache is something which we all have experienced at least once in our lifetime. According to a survey, more than 90% of adults have had some form of tooth decay.

Did you know that your style and the clothes you wear affect your self-perception, your mood, and even your health? Scientists label this as “enclothed cognition.” When we choose our outfit for the day, we subconsciously adopt certain characteristics associated with it. So if you choose clothes or accessories that resemble an old lady’s outfit, you unwillingly start feeling like one too. Simple tips can help you prevent falling prey to common fashion fails that add to your real age!

In pursuit of flawless and good-looking skin we set a skincare routine and try to follow it with dedication. While having only the best intentions when planning our regimen, we sometimes sabotage our skin without even knowing it. According to some dermatologists, a lot of women don’t even moisturize their skin every day. Lack of moisture will not only lead to the development of more wrinkles, but it can also cause acne and flaking.

Our world is full of wonders and miracles, and it’s usually photographers who show us the incredible beauty of the planet we live on. Although sometimes it’s necessary to use Photoshop to make a picture brighter, some of the real masterpieces can only be taken by choosing the exact right moment to capture them.

8 in 10 Americans are now shopping online. While most of these people are happy with the result, some of them receive things that are not quite as they expected.

Did you know that each year around 3 billion toys are sold just in the US alone? That’s around 95 toys per second! Most of these toys are well-made, creative, and educational. But there are some toys that make us question the psychological condition of their creators.

There are some days when nothing seems to go right. We all have millions of stories about how unlucky we have been with photos to prove it — some of them may even give you the chills.

Life is fun. Amazing things are sometimes just around the corner, you only need to be ready to see them. “Digs” in your grandfather’s garage, a walk in a forest, and even shopping can bring you unexpected but positive encounters.

We all know that there are 3 things you can watch forever: fire, water, and other people working. However, this rule can’t be applied in the reverse order. There are a lot of things we wish we hadn’t seen. In this article, we have definitive proof of this.

Cats are the most favorite pets among kids and adults everywhere. No wonder there are hundreds of millions of domesticated cats throughout the world. Most likely, every lucky cat owner has their own stories about their favorite pet.

Human ingenuity has no limits and this collection of simple but genius lifehacks are proof of that. Who could even imagine that you could clean the snow off a car with the help of an air blower, or that you could use a fan and a duvet cover to quickly cool yourself off on an unbearably hot day?

Men and women do everything differently: we see things, tell stories, and make jokes in an absolutely diverse way. It’s notable that what’s funny for men, is not that funny for women. According to a study, women found cartoons funnier and disliked aggressive humor while men found it funny. Twitter is a perfect place to see it for yourself.

Artist Ryan Kramer, widely known as @ToonholeRyan, draws comics. While there are many comic artists that do the same thing as Ryan, his works are pretty unique and he has his own signature style, especially when it comes to humor: dark humor and sarcasm are his signature. Besides, his stories have a lot in common with good movies: they both have an introduction, an unravelling of the plot, and an unexpected payoff.

Women and men will do anything just to look awesome on the internet. But many users probably don’t even know that it’s possible to perfect your photos using tricks like special angles, filters, and even taking the photos in the morning before breakfast.

While many people spend their lives lamenting what they do not have and ignoring the many gifts they possess, there are those who, through sheer determination, willpower, and ambition, have managed to show the world that physical disabilities are not a constraining factor.

Our world lacks good news. While the media broadcasts breaking news about global warming, terrorist attacks, and poverty issues, ordinary people from different countries and continents accomplish good deeds every day and the latter changes this world greatly.

What a “healthy diet” consists of is probably the most controversial topic in the world. There are so many myths and misconceptions! Did you know that crackers are more harmful to your teeth than sweets? Did you know that a chronic cough can be treated with chocolate and that humans have something in common with potatoes? Well, get ready to be amazed because we’re about to disprove some of the most common “healthy food” myths!

If you think that the world is becoming more insane every year, then you are only half right. In fact, strange things have always been there, and we’ve found the most convincing evidence.

Laziness is a kind of art. In order to not do anything, you have to be both very organized and extremely creative. There are proofs on the internet which show laziness at its best.

According to sociological research, a person spends more than a third of their life working 40 hours a week. Of course, things that we do for such long periods influence us and our psychological features over time.

Stories about couples’ infidelity told by a famous film director, a bestselling author, or a neighbor are infinite. What makes a person behave this way? Who’s to blame? We often ask these questions when we hear about another betrayal.

Bernard Shaw once said that this world is full of idlers who don’t want to work and just want to make money, while those who are ready to work never get rich. If you work hard but your salary still leaves much to be desired, you have to change something. Let’s figure it out together.

Sometimes, designers get crazy with their creativity and may invent something weird like a burglar alarm to deter hijackers. Whether it’s a design in a store, a restaurant or the outside of a building, sometimes artists can really miss the mark.

Every year, over 2 billion T-shirts are sold worldwide. Some people try really hard to stand out of the crowd and put a smile on your face.

People around the world have different ways of paying their last respects — for example, in Bali they throw a big party and celebrate! While people from all different corners of the earth lose loved ones, there are some people that choose to send them off with a bang.