Life 2024, April

"The healer looked at me for a long time, then walked around with a candle." How do healers treat and what does it lead to?

"The healer looked at me for a long time, then walked around with a candle." How do healers treat and what does it lead to?

The attitude towards traditional medicine ranges from a persistent "No" to "And it helped me!" We figure out what the appeal to urine therapy adherents and the bear leads to

7 unexpected baking soda tricks to make life easier

7 unexpected baking soda tricks to make life easier

Bookmark: These baking soda uses will come in handy over and over again. It seems that now the coveted pack will end

Why do you need emotional cleaning at home and how to do it

Why do you need emotional cleaning at home and how to do it

Here's what emotional house cleaning is: if something in your apartment makes you feel ashamed, guilty, or anxious, it's time to do it

8 surprising facts about the human body that do not fit in your head

8 surprising facts about the human body that do not fit in your head

Your body produces alcohol, your intestines have a separate nervous system, and earwax and milk are linked - found interesting facts about the human body

10 unusual ways to use wine and wine bottles

10 unusual ways to use wine and wine bottles

Is there an unfinished wine left or is it a pity to throw away a beautiful bottle? We share ideas for unusual applications - for beauty, cleaning and interior decor

Paired with myself: who are singles and is this path right for you?

Paired with myself: who are singles and is this path right for you?

There is nothing wrong with being alone, especially if you have chosen it yourself. But there are pluses and minuses in the conscious status of the single, which you should be prepared for

10 misconceptions about ancient Greece

10 misconceptions about ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was not a single state, the Spartans are not invincible warriors, and Olympic athletes sometimes competed unfairly

10 myths about the ancient world, in which many for some reason still believe

10 myths about the ancient world, in which many for some reason still believe

Life hacker debunks myths about the Ancient World and tells the whole truth about the appearance of dinosaurs, the color of the pyramids and the features of Roman hygiene

25 ways to feel better on a bad day

25 ways to feel better on a bad day

Lifehacker has collected simple tips on how to cheer yourself up after a hard day. Use at least a couple of them - it will definitely get easier

10 tricks from the Fast and the Furious movies that would not work in reality

10 tricks from the Fast and the Furious movies that would not work in reality

The films of the Fast and the Furious franchise show spectacular stunts. But they can hardly be implemented. Why - sorted out from a scientific point of view

"Boys don't cry": how a popular stereotype destroys men's psyche and life

"Boys don't cry": how a popular stereotype destroys men's psyche and life

Banning emotions as part of the "Boys do not cry" parental attitude interferes with building relationships and can lead to premature death

How a mood tracker helps manage happiness and what other benefits it can do

How a mood tracker helps manage happiness and what other benefits it can do

The daily fixation of the emotional state leads to positive changes in different areas of life. Understanding what else you need a mood tracker for

Boys are bunnies, girls are snowflakes: why is it time to stop imposing stereotypical images on children

Boys are bunnies, girls are snowflakes: why is it time to stop imposing stereotypical images on children

Masquerade is not just dressing up, but the opportunity to try on different roles. We found out why you shouldn't impose a costume on your child on a New Year's party

11 unexpected ways to use ammonia in your home

11 unexpected ways to use ammonia in your home

Ammonia will restore shine to windows, help with insect bites, get rid of stains - and that's not all. But precautions are required

7 myths about good laundry that actually harm your clothes and your machine

7 myths about good laundry that actually harm your clothes and your machine

Find out why you need to turn things inside out when washing, why the more powder, the worse, and what prevents the bleach from making the fabric whiter

Where to put unnecessary clothes if you don't want to throw them away

Where to put unnecessary clothes if you don't want to throw them away

We get rid of unnecessary things for the benefit of other people and the environment. A new season is coming, and we all want an update: someone is sorting through the rubble in the wardrobe, someone goes to stores to study the autumn-winter collections, choosing a new business or casual look.

10 things you can't machine wash

10 things you can't machine wash

Some items can be damaged if washed in a typewriter. And some can even cause a fire when cleansed. We figure out what can not be put into the unit

10 myths about medieval battles that many believe in. But in vain

10 myths about medieval battles that many believe in. But in vain

We figure out, together with Lifehacker, how the medieval battles actually took place. Because the films showed us everything wrong again

How to remove makeup stains from clothes, furniture and carpets

How to remove makeup stains from clothes, furniture and carpets

We will tell you how to remove stains from different surfaces if you have spilled hair dye, nail polish, self-tanning or left behind your favorite cream

9 terrible things that would have awaited you in the Middle Ages

9 terrible things that would have awaited you in the Middle Ages

Plague, shameful processions, lack of bedrooms and other troubles: we figured out how people lived in the Middle Ages and why not every day was fun

5 hand wash mistakes that can ruin your clothes

5 hand wash mistakes that can ruin your clothes

We figure out how to wash by hand and not spoil your favorite things. Take special care when dealing with delicate fabrics

11 medieval castle myths you shouldn't believe in

11 medieval castle myths you shouldn't believe in

We will tell you what medieval castles were like in reality: no gloomy corridors, dungeons and stone sacks. And the alligators in the moats too

10 misconceptions about animals you shouldn't believe in

10 misconceptions about animals you shouldn't believe in

Many "interesting facts" about animals do not correspond to reality. For example, chameleons don't hide from anyone, and hedgehogs don't carry apples on their backs

From the code of silence to the impossibility of leaving the "family": 8 myths about the Italian-American mafia

From the code of silence to the impossibility of leaving the "family": 8 myths about the Italian-American mafia

We found out what order prevails in Cosa Nostra, whether it is possible to leave the “family”, whether the mafiosi sell drugs and whether they eliminate all objectionable

Parrot on shoulder and black mark: 16 popular pirate myths

Parrot on shoulder and black mark: 16 popular pirate myths

Yo-ho-ho! The movie "Pirates of the Caribbean", the novel "Treasure Island" and many legends about sea robbers are impressive, but not entirely true

Fearless cowboys, bloodthirsty Indians and lawlessness: 7 myths about the Wild West

Fearless cowboys, bloodthirsty Indians and lawlessness: 7 myths about the Wild West

Cowboys weren't crime fighters and didn't just wear stetson hats. Almost everything in Westerns and adventure novels about the Wild West is not true

12 most ridiculous space fakes

12 most ridiculous space fakes

The Earth has a double, the Americans did not fly to the moon, and crop circles are messages from aliens. And after all, someone still believes in it

Invisible Labor: Why Household Matriarchy Is Not Power, But Tiring Responsibility

Invisible Labor: Why Household Matriarchy Is Not Power, But Tiring Responsibility

Women have almost no leverage in the family, but they are forced to solve difficult issues that no one else wants to deal with. Here it is, household matriarchy

26 Thinking Mistakes We Don't Understand

26 Thinking Mistakes We Don't Understand

People are masters of self-deception. We lie to ourselves and do not notice it ourselves. Lifehacker has collected cognitive biases that prevent us from understanding information

12 misconceptions about the world around, in which for some reason everyone believes

12 misconceptions about the world around, in which for some reason everyone believes

Dispelling Popular Misconceptions About Oil and Dinosaurs, Quicksand and Sharks, and the Use of Water Glasses in Aviation

7 ways to protect yourself from the pitfalls of thinking when making decisions

7 ways to protect yourself from the pitfalls of thinking when making decisions

These techniques will help you not to succumb to the tricks of the brain and make the right choice. You need to understand the stages of decision-making and take control of them

12 dinosaur misconceptions you should stop believing

12 dinosaur misconceptions you should stop believing

Tyrannosaurus was a scavenger and ran very fast: debunking these and many other myths about dinosaurs that arose thanks to cinema and not only

10 misconceptions about primitive people you are ashamed to believe in

10 misconceptions about primitive people you are ashamed to believe in

Primitive people did not sit on the paleo diet, did not differ in enormous growth and practically did not live in caves. And they didn't have matriarchy

What to wear: a detailed guide to dress codes

What to wear: a detailed guide to dress codes

If you are invited to work, a party or other event where dress code is important, just open the closet and choose things from the list

9 misconceptions about geisha everyone believes in movies

9 misconceptions about geisha everyone believes in movies

They were not really fallen women. And they were not always women. 1. Geisha were prostitutes Contrary to popular belief, geisha were not prostitutes or courtesans. The very word geisha literally means "man of art." These women were engaged in entertaining guests at o-dzashiki banquets with noble gentlemen, where they served as musicians, dancers and comedians, poured drinks and conducted small talk.

10 misconceptions about samurai we believe in movies and games

10 misconceptions about samurai we believe in movies and games

Their notions of honor, customs, and weapons were not at all what you used to think. And even the samurai did not honor the Bushido code so strictly

Balaclavas, hinged pockets and pseudo-body armor: what is the Warcor style

Balaclavas, hinged pockets and pseudo-body armor: what is the Warcor style

This is not the first time that turbulent times have introduced almost military equipment into everyday wardrobe. The new military-style warcor is also very convenient

8 tricky ways to deal with negative thoughts

8 tricky ways to deal with negative thoughts

Feelings of anxiety, insomnia are the result of negative thoughts taking over you. Simple actions will help to restore a positive attitude to life

Gender and gender: how not to get confused in terms

Gender and gender: how not to get confused in terms

In order not to confuse sex and gender, you need to understand what is formed as a result of natural processes and what is influenced by society. Life hacker figured it out

Real psychology: how to recognize scammers

Real psychology: how to recognize scammers

We understand how charlatans promote their false theories, how psychological trainings can be dangerous, and how to distinguish a good specialist from a bad one