In this animated video, the YouTube channel The School Of Life breaks down the ways in which politeness isn't necessarily the same thing as warmth. It turns out the secret to being a warmly polite person ultimately comes down to paying attention to other people's vulnerabilities and needs.
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How to solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube
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If you're like most people, you probably feel a little jealous when you hear someone who's multilingual. And that's with good reason. It's an impressive and handy skill to have. Being able to travel internationally and communicate with people can be invaluable. So, if you want to become multilingual yourself but only have some basic language skills, then you're in… READ THE REST
Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
As much as you hate it, sometimes we have to search for things in places we never want to go, like the kitchen sink's drain, the dusty attic, or the spider-web-laden area underneath the house. Your shrieks might just bring music to their ears! But as much as we don't want to see what's in these… READ THE REST