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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 SideWhy Cats Lie on Their Backs When They See You
While cats have been domesticated pets since the days of Cleopatra, there’s still a lot about them that remains a mystery. Like when they just roll over as you…
Bright Side33 Little-Known Airport Facts to Travel Easier
If you travel by plane quite a lot, dozens of questions can be accumulated in your brain. For example, what are the best shoes to wear at the airport security…
Bright SideA 5-Minute Japanese Massage to Tone Up Your Face Muscles
If you’re a girl, you probably have all kinds of masks, creams, and other facial care stuff that’s crowding your bathroom shelf. But did you know that you can…
Bright SideA Mysterious Village Where Everyone Sleeps for Days
In the summer of 2014, Viktor Kazachenko was riding his motorcycle across the steppe of Northern Kazakhstan. He was headed to a nearby town to run some…
Bright SideParents Turned Their Kids' Drawing Into Artworks
When you’re a child, you have a lot of fantasies but not enough skills to draw everything you imagine. We decided to find out what would have happened if the…
Bright Side11 Secrets Advertisers Don’t Want You to Know
Going to a cafe or store, we usually have an idea of what we’re going to buy there. However, we often make purchases on a whim that we can’t later explain even…
Bright Side16 Little-Known Facts That Will Save You One Day
Imagine you're in a forest and come across a bear. Or that you're stuck in a building that’s on fire. Would you know what to do to survive? Life is full of…
Bright Side7 Unique Places Even Scientists Can't Explain
Exploring outer space is awesome, but what if there are places right here on Earth that are just as incredible and jaw-dropping? Luckily for you, you live on…
Bright SideHere's What Your Baby Will Look Like
What will my children look like? Who will they be similar to? For most people, this is an incredibly interesting question. Fortunately, we live in the age when…
Bright SideScientists Have Found The Titanic Will Disappear Soon
Do you want to see the Titanic? There are many reasons why people are so captivated with this ship. Whatever the reason, if you’ve ever wanted to see the…
Bright Side10 Dog Breeds That Are Not for Families with Kids
What types of dogs are good for families with kids? Some of the dogs you see in movies or on the street seem to be cuteness itself. But after the first…
Bright Side11 Things You Should Avoid Doing on the Plane
When you board an airplane, you expect a pleasant flight with as much comfort as you could get. But your comfort — and safety too, for that matter, — heavily…
Bright SideThe Real Size of the Universe (Even a Child Understands)
How to Learn More About the Universe. In case you want to take an amazing journey through the Universe from the smallest to the largest objects, this video is…
Bright SideWhat If You Damaged Something in a Museum by Accident?
Have you ever visited a museum and noticed that there doesn't seem to be very much separating the public from the precious art or artifacts on display? Often…
Bright SideWhy There Is Light on Earth But Not in Space
If you’re not a morning person, then you’d probably love living on the moon or out in space! The whole “lack of oxygen” thing aside, a ‘round-the-clock night…
Bright Side10 Sleeping Positions and Their Real Meanings
Even in the happiest couples, a lot of things are often left unsaid. However, when we fall asleep, our subconscious wakes up and spills all the beans. Watch…
Bright Side15 Things Invented for Totally Different Purposes
We’re used to thinking everything has its purpose. However, many items we use every day were once used quite differently. Bright Side suggests looking into the…
Bright SidePut a Glass of Water Under Your Bed, See What Happens
A regular lack of sleep makes us feel exhausted right after waking up. Moreover, it's one of the main reasons for gaining weight. Around 15% of the human…
Bright SideThat's Why Cats Are Afraid of Cucumbers
Why cats are afraid of cucumbers? You’ve seen all the memes, gifs, and videos of cats literally leaping into the air in fright at the sight of a cucumber. So…
Bright Side14 Most Unusual Jobs That Actually Pay Well
There are a lot of people out there who are not satisfied with their office work. However, there is also a small group of people who are doing jobs you will…
Bright Side16 Superpowers You Didn't Know You Had
16 amazing facts about the human body only a few people know about. Our bodies are being constantly analyzed, and scientists keep making incredible findings…
Bright SideHurricane, Tornado, Cyclone – What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane? And what about typhoon? First, let’s get it straight: all these weather phenomena have to do with…
Bright SideWith Mom Vs. Without Mom
Being with mom is always better than not being with her. So pass on our regards to yours from us. We love all of you moms out there! We don’t tell our moms…
Bright Side17 Rare Photos From the Past That Will Stun You
Check out 17 historical shots that represent different eras and manage to perfectly capture life at that time. We’ve found some rare pictures of stunning…
Bright Side19 Awesome Cats That Cost a Fortune
There are more than 250 cat breeds in the world: hairless and furry, wayward and friendly, tender and freedom loving. How much do the most expensive breeds…
Bright Side6 Types of Body Fat and How to Get Rid of It
How to get rid of annoying stubborn fat? How to get the body of your dreams in no time? There are 6 different types of body fat based on where on the body it…
Bright SideCHILDHOOD: THEN VS NOW
14 of the most vivid differences and created illustrations showing nostalgia and love of childhood. In the end, you’ll find a surprise — a memory that unites…
Bright SideRush Hour in Different Countries Like You’ve Never Seen It
You are stuck in your car in what seems like an endless flow of other vehicles. You get stuck in traffic jams on your way to work or to the airport to pick up…
Bright SideWhat Happens to Your Body When You Start Eating 2 Eggs a Day
The useful properties of chicken eggs have been questioned repeatedly. People slandered eggs which have now been proven to be unique in many ways. It turned…
Bright SideYou Can't Reheat Some Foods Under Any Circumstances
Is it safe to microwave your food? Let's imagine you went out to dinner last night. Chances are you brought home the leftovers and they’re sitting in your…
Bright Side22 Rare Photos You’ll Never See in Textbooks
For many people, history is just a boring subject. However, it can be really interesting if you find unusual ways to study it. Here are 22 amazing rare…
Bright SideDinosaurs Can Come Back in the Near Future
Could the dinosaurs ever come back? The idea that people could bring dinosaurs back someday is both exciting and scary. But it's no joke. Your childhood dream…
Bright SideThe Only Way to Survive a Free Fall from Plane
Imagine: you’re flying! But wait, where’s the plane? A wingsuit? Parachute? Anything! Uh-oh, looks like you’re 6 miles high and free-falling! So, is this it or…
Bright SideThey Found a Frozen Girl But What Happened Next Shocked Everyone
Have you ever heard a story and thought, “No way is that actually possible!” Well, some people have lived through the most impossible and extreme situations…
Bright SideWhat If You Stayed in the Swimming Pool for 2 Weeks?
Is it bad for you to stay in swimming pool water for too long? Imagine being stuck in a public pool, unable to get out of the water. “Eh, no biggie,” you say?…
Bright SideYOUR LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER MARRIAGE
Each couple has their own life and love story, before and after marriage. Nevertheless, here’s what we at Bright Side think is a list of typical everyday…
Bright SideYou'll Soon See White on Traffic Lights - But Why?
Get ready to see some white lights joining the red, yellow, and green party on the traffic lights! It would signal to drivers of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The…
Bright Side20 Things Proving That Japan Lives In 3018
What's so special about Japan? Anyone who visits Japan will be amazed by something, like robots working as hotel staff or vending machines on every corner!…
Bright Side20 Things to Avoid to Become a Real Lady
Some people consider the rules of etiquette to be outdated and old-fashioned. However, good manners never go out of style. If you want to be taken seriously…
Bright SideEveryone Believe This Guy Entered the 4th Dimension
Imagine you’re going on a hike with a few of your friends to the Grand Canyon. You’ve planned to spend the night, camp like boy scouts, and most importantly…
Bright SideWHAT YOUR FOOT SHAPE REVEALS ABOUT YOU
Your feet can say a lot about you and your true character than you think. Bright Side invites you to take a look at these illustrations proving that. We all…
Bright SideWhy Planes Don't Fly Over Antarctica
Have you ever wondered if there are things an airplane simply can’t or won’t do? It turns out that airplanes have strict rules regarding their pathways in the…
Bright SideWhy Ultra-Long Flights Are Better Than Short Ones
Long-haul flights. You know, those marathon adventures that fly you half-way around the world, are terrifyingly boring, and tire you to no end. But nowadays…
Bright Side10 Signs Your House Is Being Watched by Robbers
How to know if your house is being watched by burglars? Many people protect their homes. Some choose alarms; others rely on strong doors with complex locks…
Bright Side11 Things Happy Partners Do Before They Go to Sleep
How to strengthen the connection between your partner and you? What is vital for a happy relationship of a couple? Here’s a list of 11 simple but very…
Bright Side12 Shocking Facts About North Korean Soldiers
You’ve probably heard scary stories about the lives of the 25 million people in the reclusive and isolated nation of North Korea. If things are so rough for…
Bright Side25 Strange Phobias You May Not Know You Have
When was the last time you felt terrified? Maybe you were walking in the dark and heard a strange noise right behind you. We all fear something. Our hearts…
Bright SideA Man Who Nearly Drowned at the Height of 30,000 Ft
Not many survival stories can rival the miracle that happened to Marine Lt. Col. William Henry Rankin in 1959. See for yourself: one bad day, this man nearly…
Bright SideIf You See This Bug One Day, Don't Squish It!
So you’re at home, enjoying your evening tea under a warm blanket, when all of a sudden you see a huge — no, enormous! — mosquito. Its long and gangling legs…
Bright SideWhat If the Titanic Sank Today
Sea travel is safer today than at any point in history. But still, how worried should we be? Could a Titanic-like disaster happen today? Before we can answer…
Bright Side10 Things You Didn’t Know About Flight Attendants
How to Get the Most out of Your Flight. Maybe you love to travel by plane, or maybe just the idea makes you clench your teeth in terror, but we bet you didn’t…
Bright Side20 Secrets Buckingham Palace Is Hiding from Strangers
Ever dreamed about living in a palace? Like Buckingham Palace, for example? Well, it’s a nice place, so why not? This ostentatious home is pretty old and huge…
Bright SideAll Zodiac Signs Have A Hidden Addiction, Here's Yours
Have you ever wondered where our habits and vices come from? An Aries can be pretty impatient, moody, and impulsive, Geminis are affectionate, adaptable, and…
Bright SideMinecraft 360° VR Extreme Roller Coaster Ride Will Trick You
And here we go again: the great game of optical illusions is about to begin. How well do you trust your mind? We can’t even imagine how often our sight…
Bright SideMysterious Shadow Giants Nearly Stop Hikers Hearts
Some natural phenomena are fascinating and spooky at the same time! For example, hikers in California were surprised to witness giant shadow creatures in the…
Bright SideWhat 1 Dollar Will Buy You Around the World
What could you buy with $1 around the world? We at Bright Side asked our friends what a dollar can buy them in their countries. Their answers might surprise…
Bright SideWhy Planes Don't Fly Over Kaaba
Ever wondered why airplanes would not always fly in a straight line from one point to another? After all, they’re in the air, what could possibly stop them?…
Bright Side10 Foods That Make You Look 10 Years Younger
Almost all of us want to look younger than we are and live as long as possible. Your genetic inheritance gives you a head start, but your diet also plays a…
Bright Side12 Strange Things You Only See in India
India is undoubtedly one of the most interesting countries in the world. For outsiders, it’s a country of mystery, with an exotic culture and tradition of…
Bright Side15+ Reasons India Is Like Another Planet
Hey, do you have any plans for your next vacation? How about seeing India? Hold on now! Just because it might feel like it’s a world away (both figuratively…