Usually, to determine visual acuity, eye specialists use the so-called Snellen optotypes, according to the plebeian table with eleven types of letters, which are larger at the top and then smaller towards the bottom. But this is not the only way to examine our eyes. The quality of vision can be checked at home in a fun way. All you need is this video with the image of Albert Einstein or Marilyn Monroe (who you see depends on how good your eyesight is).
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A dream. Mysterious, strange, eye-opening and also a real nightmare: dreams are all these and much more. Here are some amazing facts about dreams that you might not know.
Does our brain produce happy or unhappy thoughts? Sometimes we think that our genes are responsible for making us who we are. But not entirely. Sometimes we get so caught up in our status quo that we forget that we have the power to become what we want. Did you know that our imaginary fears can cause real harm? In this short video, see how to use daily gratitude and compassion for a happier and stronger brain and mind.
Did you know that rats can also be extremely cute pets? Unfortunately, these rodents do not receive the love they deserve, as they have a very bad reputation among people. We associate them with dirt and disgust, which is partly to blame for their historical role in the spread of the plague. But on the other hand, domesticated rats clean like cats, are extremely quick to learn and are "to be devoured".
Our wedding is one of the most memorable events in our lives. And it's obvious that we want it to be absolutely perfect. For some more unconventional couples, however, monotony is out of the question. Rather than a traditional or monotonous wedding, they opt for a fun and spontaneous one - in creative costumes and with the things they enjoy the most. Here are photos of couples who decided to have unforgettable, crazy and "epic" weddings.
Anyone with a smartphone can be an amazing photographer, because a person takes a photo, not a camera. Proof of this is the largest photography competition in the world, the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards, where this year we also found the mobile phone category for the first time. The winner was chosen by people's votes on the website of the World Photography Organization WPO, and you can find out which photo received the most votes below.
After the trio of cute Aussies with the stage name SketchShe shot to global fame with their rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, they've upgraded their in-car dubbing for another, returning with a musical ride through the greatest musical hits from different eras. They also dressed appropriately for them, or in the case of the song Wrecking Ball, undressed.
Many sneaker lovers consider sneakers to be works of art in themselves. Phil Robson, with the stage name Filfury, went one step further. The boy takes photos of sneakers and then digitally transforms them into something completely new and interesting. And how does he start his work process? He tries to figure out what the sneaker reminds him of. And so, for example, Nike MAG sneakers became a silver fox. Impressive.
In 2003, 18-year-old Brodie strapped a noose to his shoulder and left home. He decided to cross America with freight trains. More precisely by jumping from one to the other. He traveled with them for as many as five years, most of which he also captured on camera. The following photo story was created, which also enriches the newly published book A Period of Juvenile Prosperity, which describes his unusual journey.
As it turns out, the selfie shoes were just an April Fool's joke, although for a moment it seemed that shoemaker Miz Mooz was serious about them. Why? Because apparently selfie sticks aren't annoying enough. And how is the thing supposed to work? There is a holder for a smartphone on the toe of a woman's shoe, and you press the trigger with your toe.
For April 1st, Google has taken Google Maps and turned it into a Pack-Man arcade game. The streets have thus turned into a labyrinth, and the game of our youth can be played on our doorstep (the advantage of the "home playground") or in a location of our own choice. Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde can also be avoided on the Champs-Élysées or in Times Square, and everything is accompanied by the famous musical background.
Anyone who counts at the moment is advertising underwear. Even Late Late Show host James Corden, who somehow managed to get soccer star David Beckham to join him in a tongue-in-cheek ad for a fictional line of men's underwear, D+J Briefs, which, according to Corden, was ''made for men'' with a beautiful body... and David Beckham.''