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The Netherlands, literally “Lower Countries,” is a country of low land and a flat geography (with only about fifty percent of its land exceeding one meter above sea level). It is a small but densely populated country located in Western Europe. Visionary architecture, vintage fashion, and street markets selling rainbows of fresh flowers, caramel syrup–filled waffles, and delicious cheese are only some of the reasons people from around the world visit this beautiful and culturally rich country every year. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is one of the most popular tourist destinations thanks to its gorgeous architecture, liberal lifestyle, and intense nightlife….READ MORE

Fear of flying is considered by many people one of the most complex psychological issues and because of the intense fear some people experience even at the thought of flying, they are condemned to never see many beautiful places even though they would love to. According to the majority of pilots, takeoff and landing are the most dangerous aspects of a flight. However, it seems like there are other factors as well that can make a flight a terrifying experience such as wild mountain peaks, cliff faces, crowded beaches, and main roads that could discourage even the bravest pilots from landing there….READ MORE

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain functioning and maintain your physical health. The damage from sleep deprivation might not hurt you instantly but it’s a safe bet it will harm you over time if it continues for a long time. For example, ongoing sleep deprivation can raise your risk for chronic health problems such as depression, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and various heart problems. The ancient Greeks were the first people to realize the importance of sleep in people’s lives and for that reason they worshiped Morpheus (god of sleep and dreams), to whom they prayed for a good night’s sleep and peaceful dreams….READ MORE

It’s an undeniable fact that the newest technologies such as mobile tech, genetic engineering, and the emerging field of nanotech differ from the technologies that preceded them in a fundamental way. Our world is transforming rapidly and violently to the point where many people feel completely unable to comprehend and utilize these advancements. Ironically, we witnessed many of these new “things” and technologies in sci-fi films and graphic comics first, and if someone had told us back then that it would only take a couple of decades for these changes to enter our lives, we would have probably laughed….READ MORE

Actors and actresses are often criticized for making obscene amounts of money while doing what appears to be one of the “easiest” and most desirable jobs in the world. However, if one takes a closer (and unbiased) look into acting, it might not be as easy as it looks and some actors do indeed put themselves in danger more than you might like to think. Whether it is actors who take their performance way too far, plain mistakes with set equipment, or the unpredictable accidents that mess things up, there have been many famous actors and actresses who have almost lost their lives in the name of art….READ MORE

There are many creatures in the animal kingdom that are venomous, but not all venom is created equal. Some stings and bites may feel like simple irritants, inconsequential, you would barely even feel them. On the other hand, there are bites and stings that can induce mind numbing and potentially incapacitating pain that is so painful, most people lack an adequate way of describing the experience. The good news is, for the most part, the bites on this list are not normally fatal….READ MORE

You’ve known some of these characters your whole life and you might even love some of them (or at least the actors who play them), but did you ever wonder what’s the real name behind the memorable face? What if they don’t have a name after all? Well, get ready to meet some of your most favorite and not-so-favorite nameless pop culture icons from film and TV….READ MORE

Most of us grew up watching Disney movies and we’ve continued to love them even as adults. However the older you get and the more you watch them, the more you might start noticing some of the many secrets the producers intentionally hid in the films. Even if you’re a Disney fan we can almost guarantee that you’ve probably missed some of these secrets (and if by chance you’ve caught them all, then we tip ours hats out to you, you awesome Disney fan you). To give you an idea of some of the secretes were referring to; did you ever notice that there’s a copy of the book Rapunzel in Charlotte’s room in The Princess and the Frog? Or did you know that the woman who voiced Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty also voiced the stepmother in Cinderella…..READ MORE

LEGO is a line of plastic construction toys manufactured by The LEGO Group, a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company’s flagship product, LEGO, consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks accompanying an array of gears, figurines called mini-figures, and various other parts. It is without doubt one of the most popular and bestselling toys of all time and is a household name all over the world. For that matter, in 2015, The LEGO Group became the world’s largest toy company, even surpassing Mattel. But that should not be all that surprising considering the fact LEGO toys are fun for children and adults of all ages, and the company has an incredible history dating back over eighty years….READ MORE

Life can be complicated. Even the smallest things can prove to be bigger than what they appear. Needless to say, any help making life a little bit less complicated is appreciated. Thanks to simple life hacks, many of these problems have been mitigated and simplified, consequently making life a little bit easier. Now for those of you who don’t know, a life hack is a technique that revolves around life’s little annoyances, can be implemented quickly, and can be used to make one’s physical life more efficient when a more standard approach or product is either unavailable or undesirable….READ MORE