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How to make a person tell the truth: an interesting psychological technique - the result will appear in a few seconds
There is a psychological technique that instantly turns a lying and secretive interlocutor into an honest, open and sincere one.
Kurchev Anton communication conversation how to conduct a conversation psychological trick tricks 22 July 2024
Why wooden fences in the US look like new even though they are 30 years old: They use a 19th century Russian remedy
Americans don't sand and paint their fences every year, they use a 19th century Russian remedy.
Timur Khomichev USA US News fence wooden fence beautiful fence 21 July 2024
A brilliant Jewish joke that will help you let go of your resentment towards your relatives
Everyone knows that it is important to be able to forgive, but unfortunately, few are capable of this.
Timur Khomichev joke jokes relatives an insult humor 21 July 2024
In which countries do men pee while sitting: it turns out there are many such countries
We tell you which countries' male populations find it normal to pee while sitting.
Timur Khomichev men habits habits of men traditions Traditions of the countries of the world 21 July 2024
"Go to the bathhouse": the meaning of this phrase will make you tremble - now you won't even want to say it
Nowadays the phrase “Go to the bathhouse” seems harmless, but in the old days it had an extremely negative meaning.
Timur Khomichev bathroom phrases Russian language history meaning of words 20 July 2024
Favorite joke of actress Faina Ranevskaya
According to the recollections of her contemporaries, Ranevskaya was a master at telling jokes.
Timur Khomichev Faina Ranevskaya jokes joke humor an actress 20 July 2024
Because of his wife's tediousness, her husband invented a thing that is now worth 1 trillion dollars: today all housewives use it
We tell you how American tinsmith John Landis Mason invented a jar with a screw-on lid.
Timur Khomichev canning bank blanks invention 20 July 2024
Why do Japanese people sit on the toilet facing forward?
Many have heard that in Japan toilets are equipped with many additional functions, but few people know that there are other toilets there, traditional ones.
Timur Khomichev Japan Japan News toilet toilet Traditions of the countries of the world 20 July 2024
Why do people actually remove empty bottles from the table? A sign that our ancestors believed in
We'll tell you where the tradition of removing empty bottles from the table came from.
Timur Khomichev bottle bottles folk signs traditions 20 July 2024
Russian names that will amuse foreigners: we are not the only ones laughing at Juans and Pedrosa
Foreigners are also very amused by some Russian names.
Timur Khomichev names Russian language Russian names foreigners humor 19 July 2024
Why Chanterelles Never Contain Worms – Why This Fact Is So Important for Humans
Chanterelles are unique mushrooms – they are edible, but they do not contain worms.
Timur Khomichev mushrooms chanterelles benefits of chanterelles worms worms in mushrooms 19 July 2024
How One Woman Fined a Factory $1 Million Over 3 Sheets of Toilet Paper: Why the Paper Is Attached to the Roll with a Thin Strip of Glue
We tell you how an American woman sued a toilet paper manufacturer for $1 million.
Timur Khomichev USA US News toilet paper court money 19 July 2024
How to Learn Touch Typing: 6 Useful Tips
Most people use only two index fingers when typing on a keyboard, which is why their typing speed does not exceed 40 words per minute.
Elena Shimanovskaya seal typing on keyboard keyboard typing speed touch typing training 19 July 2024
How to Respond to Unsolicited Advice: No More Listening to What You Should Do
Very often, family members, friends and colleagues advise us on how to act correctly in a given situation – recommendations pour out like a horn of plenty even when we haven’t asked for it.
Elena Shimanovskaya board unsolicited advice communication how to respond to advice People 19 July 2024
Don't Do This: This Table Habit May Indicate a Person's Low Intelligence - Surprising Fact
Don't want to leave a bad impression on others? Then behave properly at the table!
Kurchev Anton human behavior etiquette rules of etiquette intelligence 19 July 2024
How do you translate the word "sausage" into Russian? You're unlikely to guess, although the answer is obvious
Few people know that there are as many as three versions of the origin of this word.
Timur Khomichev sausage Russian language words word meaning of words 19 July 2024
7 Russian Phrases That Baffle Foreigners: Don't Even Try to Explain Them
There are many phrases in the Russian language that are impossible or very difficult to explain to foreigners.
Timur Khomichev phrases words and phrases Russian language foreigners meaning of words 18 July 2024
Another habit that reveals low intelligence: check how you behave at the table
Three reasons to stop talking at the table with your mouth full of food.
Igor Zur rules of etiquette intellectual development mistakes 18 July 2024
How to Take Control of Stress: The Best Ways to Relax That Are Available to Everyone
A psychologist named three ways to cope with stress that are available to everyone at any time.
Igor Zur how to get rid of stress psychological trick board psychologists music 18 July 2024
How to stop taking it out on your loved ones
Many of us face the fact that, when experiencing some difficulties in life or experiencing accumulated stress, we simply take it out on loved ones - these could be family members, children, friends or a love partner.
Valeria Kisternaya psychology quarreling feelings of guilt anger 18 July 2024