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Bright Side
Whether you’re into useful tips for self-improvement, psychology, recent discoveries, mysterious stories, or just your day-to-day routine, there’s something for everyone! You can expect all that and more coming at you in five new episodes every day. If you’ve got a thirst for knowledge that never quits, then join our community! We have a good time, so take your shoes off, kick back, and make yourself at home here on the Bright Side of life!
Episodes
Bright SideHow Long the Tower of Pisa Can Defy Gravity
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Bright SideMassive Cities That Were Built But Never Lived In
Imagine walking through a city with huge skyscrapers, fancy homes, and empty streets—welcome to the world of ghost cities! These massive cities were built to…
Bright SideNew York Is Full of Fake Buildings, Here's Why
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Bright SideWhat Modern Buildings Will Survive the Centuries?
Real beauty is timeless, and so should be the architectural masterpieces of humanity, right? Well, some of them do have a chance to survive for centuries from…
Bright SideIt’s a Great Idea to Build a Skyscraper Out of Wood, And Here's Why
The highest skyscraper in the world is more than 160 stories high. Burj Khalifa is mainly made of concrete, steel and glass. But could a skyscraper be made of…
Bright SideWhy Europe Doesn't Build Skyscrapers Like US or Asia
What's your favorite travel destination? Is it some beautiful European city like Paris, Rome or Athens? But have you ever noticed that European cities are much…
Bright SideThis Medieval City Was Packed with Skyscrapers
Did you know that medieval Bologna, Italy, was once packed with towering skyscrapers? Back in the 12th and 13th centuries, the city had nearly 100 tall, narrow…
Bright SideWeirdest Natural Disasters in the Earth's History
Earth's history has seen some truly bizarre natural disasters. Take the Tunguska event in 1908, for example, where a massive explosion flattened 800 square…
Bright SideWhy Dubai Skyscrapers Are Not Sinking In The Sand
The tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa - a skyscraper situated in Dubai. It was build right on sand! Why doesn't it sink into it? Actually the whole…
Bright Side17 Warning Signs Mother Nature Is About to Strike
If your dog keeps scratching the entrance door and wandering around the house, tries to hide in the corner, howling and barking - it might be the right time to…
Bright SideAncient Disasters Scarier Than Any Horror Movie
Imagine living through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that buried Pompeii in ash – way scarier than any horror movie! The Great Flood from ancient…
Bright SideInsect Apocalypse Is Coming, Scientists Warn
Billions, maybe even a trillion, cicadas are set to emerge in a super rare double-brood event. This means two broods, Brood XIII (which shows up every 17…
Bright SideMeet One of the Most Mysterious Insects in the World
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Bright Side10 Times Nature Was Scarier Than a Horror Movie
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Bright Side16 Unexplained Natural Phenomena Won't Stop Happening
It seems that modern science has an explanation for everything that happens around us. But as it turns out, nature has a lot of other tricks up its sleeve like…
Bright SideIf You Saw Those Natural Phenomena, You're Super Rare
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Bright SideIf You See a Teddy Bear in the Desert, Run Away from It!
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Bright SideIf You Spot a Plastic Bottle on Your Tire, Be Alert
Do you rely on advanced technology to protect your car from being stolen? Experts say 43% of people don't check the door handle to make sure their car is…
Bright SideWhat to Do If You Spot a Wire on Your Car Door Handle
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Bright SideArchaeologists Finally Found the Lost City of the White Jaguar
Deep in the jungles of Mexico, archaeologists have finally uncovered something straight out of legend — the lost Maya city of the White Jaguar! 🐆🌿 And get…
Bright SideHe Discovered King Tut's Tomb And... Stole from It
Howard Carter, the archaeologist who discovered King Tut's tomb, is famous for uncovering the incredible treasures of the young pharaoh. However, there's a…
Bright SideThe Real Purpose of Stonehenge Was Just Discovered
Stonehenge has been a mystery for centuries, but scientists may have just cracked the code! New research suggests that this ancient stone circle wasn’t just a…
Bright SideCurious Color Changing Lakes Have Simple Explanation
In the middle of the Utah desert, there are unusual striped ponds that seem to be something from another world. What could cause water in one place to change…
Bright SideMysterious Desert Lake Looks Harmless, but Stay Far Away
If you don't have sea or ocean nearby, a lake is a great option on a hot sunny day. But not every lake is equally safe to swim in. There's a mysterious lake in…
Bright SideOldest Rune stone Ever Discovered May Redefine Ancient History
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest runestone ever found—predating the Viking era by centuries. This Norwegian archaeological discovery may have been part…
Bright SideScientists Found Giant Human Bones in This Cave
Have you heard the legend of the ancient race of giants of Nevada? Lovelock Cave there was indeed used as a burial site, and some of the remains found there…
Bright SideThe Most Mysterious Tomb Ever Discovered in Egypt
Step into the sands of Egypt where history whispers secrets older than time itself. Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb so mysterious, it’s leaving even the…
Bright SideAnthropologists Made a Stunning Discovery About Neanderthals
Anthropologists have uncovered something pretty fascinating about Neanderthals—they might not have completely gone extinct like we thought. Instead, it seems…
Bright SideLake with Liquid Asphalt Instead of Water
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Bright SideWhat Stops Them Building Bridges Over Amazon River
Planning a vacation and love mystery places? We've gathered the most unusual places, where you'll find phenomena or objects science fails to explain. Sailing…
Bright SideWhere You Should Rest Your Arms on Planes, Flight Attendants Solve the Dilemma
Do you like traveling by plane? Here's a video on how to get certain upgrades when you're flying. You'll learn an algorithm that can help you get upgraded…
Bright SideExperts Explained How a River Abandoned Its Own Bridge
Experts explained how a river somehow left behind its own bridge, and the story is wilder than you’d think. Over time, powerful water currents slowly shifted…
Bright SideFlight Attendants First Notice This When You Board
When you step onto a plane, one of the first things flight attendants notice is your demeanor and body language. They're trained to quickly assess passengers'…
Bright SideFlight Attendants Reveal What the Crew Does on an Empty Flight
Can you imagine a flight attendant dancing or eating food designated for passengers? Sounds unreal, doesn't it? Well, if you've ever wondered what crew gets up…
Bright SidePlane Facts You Should Know Before Booking Your Flight
Ever wonder why airplanes have those weird headphone jacks? Well, those double-pronged plugs are called the standard aviation plug, and they're designed to…
Bright SideThe Largest River Isn’t the Amazon, It’s Flying in the Sky
The Amazon River might be the largest on land, but there's something even bigger up in the sky—an atmospheric river. These "rivers in the sky" are massive…
Bright SideThis Lake Is Amazingly Beautiful But Don't Swim in It
Some lakes in the world seem peaceful and beautiful, but in fact, they're hiding some dangerous secrets. Lake Monoun in West Province, Cameroon, seems calm but…
Bright Side21 Weirdest Past Airplanes Make You Want to Go Back in Time
When American airlines started flying Boing 747’s in the 60’s they had a piano in the back lounge (remember when airlines had lounges in them) they also had…
Bright SideWe Know Why Airplane Seats Are So Uncomfortable
Many of us enjoy flying by plane: that exciting feeling on being high in the sky, on your way to some destination. Isn't it the best part of a journey? But…
Bright SideWhat If An Airplane Had To Land On A Highway?
Do planes land on highways? Can a road suddenly turn into a runway? While such intersections of aerial and terrestrial transportation are not common, they…
Bright SideWhy You Should Never Wear Shorts on a Flight
Ever wonder why some things are better left undone when you’re flying? Well, wearing shorts on a flight might sound comfy, but it’s actually not the best…
Bright SideSupersonic Passenger Planes Are Coming Back
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Bright SideWhy Airplane Windows Are Below Eye Level + 10 Other Unique Facts
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Bright SideWhy Airplane Windows Are So Tiny?
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Bright SideWhy Airplanes Do Not Land On Grass + 9 Amazing Facts
There're so many whys that appear in our heads every single day and it's great to get answers to them! Have you ever wondered why airplane pilots won't try to…
Bright SideWhy Airplanes Don't Have Keys
Have you ever noticed that planes don't have keys to turn them on? But it’s a bit more complicated than just turning a key. Instead, there’s a series of…
Bright SideA Plane That Landed After Its Ceiling Ripped Open
Imagine you’re thousands of feet above the ground, cruising smoothly… when suddenly, passengers spot a massive crack spreading across the ceiling of the plane…
Bright SideLuxury Building in China Nobody Can Enter, Not Even Rich
The world is full of ambitious architecture projects: futuristic skyscrapers, unusual forms and structures. But sometimes these projects are left abandoned and…
Bright SideStunning Structures Discovered Underwater in Europe, What Are They?
From ancient ruins to mysterious stone structures hidden beneath the sea, Europe is filled with underwater discoveries that continue to puzzle scientists and…
Bright SideA Strange Signal Detected From Jupiter's Moon
What's going on in space? How do we explore space? ☄️ Every day astronomers bring us new information about comets, moons, galaxies and other planets. For…
Bright SideLooking for Atlantis? 5 Cities That Are Completely Underwater
Atlantis may be a myth… but these real cities actually disappeared beneath the ocean. From ancient ruins swallowed by rising seas to entire civilizations lost…
Bright SideMystery of the Houses Near Stonehenge That Shouldn’t Be There
Stonehenge has always been a mystery, but now there’s an even bigger puzzle—ancient houses have been found nearby, and they shouldn’t be there! 🏡🧐…
Bright SideStonehenge Is a Kid Compared to These Ancient Buildings
Did you know Stonehenge is actually a youngster compared to some ancient buildings? For example, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is over 4,500 years old…
Bright SideBizarre Signals from Voyager 1: What Are They?
Voyager 1, which has been traveling through interstellar space for more than 45 years, suddenly began to send strange signals to Earth. Even more bizarre…
Bright SideCities That Vanished from the Face of the Earth in Seconds
Entire cities — here one moment, gone the next. 💥 In this video, we uncover the most shocking stories of cities that vanished from the face of the Earth in…
Bright SideCities That Will Be Underwater by 2050
Places like Miami, New Orleans, and even Bangkok could be partially submerged due to rising sea levels by 2050. Imagine that—streets turning into canals…
Bright SideLost Mega Cities That Were Centuries Ahead of Their Time
Did you know there were mega cities in history that were way ahead of their time? Take Mohenjo-Daro in ancient India—it had an advanced drainage system and…
Bright SideMars Is Planning to Destroy Its Own Moon
Phobos is gradually getting closer to Mars due to tidal forces. In a few tens of millions of years, it's expected that Phobos will get so close to Mars that…
Bright SideThe Moon Might Not Be What You Think It Is
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Bright SideCould You Get to Other Continents If the Oceans Were Gone?
Imagine if all the oceans suddenly vanished—could you just walk to other continents? Well, without water, you’d see giant valleys and rugged, rocky plains that…