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You feel so strong and attractive when you have a boyfriend that everything seems a lot better about your life. Well, there’s one thing that can make you feel even better: having a guy best friend! Here are 14 reasons that prove you should have a man as your best friend, rather than as a boyfriend!

Studies show that writers are twice as likely to commit suicide than other people. Although the correlation between creativity and mental illnesses is open to discussion, there is no doubt that the literary world has suffered many losses, as many geniuses have had troubles making peace with life. We’ve collected 16 of them to remember and praise, once again, their great contributions to literature.

Every culture has its different myths and legends that people believed in for hundreds of years. Especially before semitic religions, these myths had shaped the culture and daily life to a great extent, and many of them are still influential in today’s art. Particularly in literature and cinema, it’s possible to see many stories and characters inspired by these ancient myths. So, here are top 20 strange creatures from world’s most famous legends and their stories...

According to scientists, our planet is now in the midst of its sixth mass extinction of plants and animals — the sixth wave of extinctions in the past half-billion years. We’re currently experiencing the worst spate of species die-offs since the loss of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Although extinction is a natural phenomenon, it occurs at a natural “background” rate of about one to five species per year. Scientists estimate we’re now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the background rate, with literally dozens going extinct every day. 30 to 50 percent of all species are possibly heading toward extinction by mid-century.And unfortunately, our knowledge on biodiversity and ecosystems is scarce.Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for the Environment, gave a speech last year on Biodiversity, Food and Sustainable Development at Milan Expo Biodiversity Park and said “To quote the World Resources Institute, we know more on how many stars there are in our galaxy than how many species there are on Earth!”So, now is the time for us to pay attention to what we’re about to lose if we keep dominating nature relentlessly.

One of the most boiling debates recently is whether or not the universe is a simulation. Skepticism on this topic goes back to the fifth century. Parmenides argues that the everyday perception of the reality of the physical world is wrong and the world is an unchanging, ungenerated and indestructible whole.

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds,” said Einstein once.Being intelligent is the only obstacle before being peaceful and happy. What do you think?

We all know that some things take time and effort. However, there are some events that take less time than their preparation. These events can easily piss you off and you have the right to be. Here are some examples of these annoying events!

Alfisti, meaning being an Alfa Romeo fan, is something different. It’s falling in love with a sound, a detail and a look. Meaning that you’re a member of an auto group that exists just for two automobile brands. Alfa Romeo is an auto producer founded by the Visconti family in Milano, Italy in 1910. Although Alfa Romeo seems like they’re producing autos, they have actually built up a passion.

All of our lives are special and filled with so many unforgettable memories. So, how would it be if your whole life was a movie and you got to find out who'll be playing you in it?! This quiz will reveal the leading actor in your movie!

Would you like to travel around the world's most interesting beaches? What happens if we say that you could do it without ever leaving your couch? You can thank us later! 🌊🌊🌊🐚🐟

Even though the results are pretty much the same, the way street fights develop differ from country to country. In some cases, this difference is so much more than you've imagined!

Observing in his field research that fear in humans is something that is 'learned' rather than something that humans are born with, behavioral psychologist John B. Watson decided to test his hypothesis in his lab. And his choice of subject was probably the worst one in history: 8 month-old Albert.

The world is so huge that even if you decide to see every single place, your whole lifetime won’t be enough. Still, you may believe it’s better to see as much as you can, which means you’re on a good path. On the other hand, there are people who are stuck in their small worlds, which is scary.Even though you can’t visit the entire world, you should know that the world is much bigger than your surrounding area. Go, see, explore, learn. And do as much you can. Here’s what is going to happen if you get stuck in your little world...

We know some things are messed up about this world, but we just can't figure out what they exactly are. Either we are easily offended by EVERYTHING, or we're actually becoming aware of certain things. Our lives are torn between trying to figure out the relationship between these two. So now, we give you 19 problems about the modern age that eat us alive slowly...

Do you have hard time accepting the things given to you? Do you critically question life and think about it constantly? You might be one of the few people who are born gifted.However, being intelligent and gifted has a downside. These people might be suffering from existential depression.