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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 Side25 Traditions That Are Totally Normal in Other Countries
“So many countries, so many customs.” Any jet-setter will agree this good old proverb is true. In the age of globalization, going places has become an…
Bright Side8 Lessons You Should Avoid Teaching Children
How to Raise Kids. Some parents can’t stop worrying that they’re gonna mess it up or that their kid’s gonna have it tough. According to some statistics…
Bright SideHow Deep Down Is the Earth's Core?
How many layers does the Earth have? Have you ever wondered what lies beneath Earth's crust? Well, our planet is like an onion - with loads of different…
Bright Side11 Proven Ways Dogs Say "I Love You"
How to know if your dog is happy? Did you know that dogs basically have all the same brain structures for producing emotions that we have? Japanese scientists…
Bright Side12 Hidden Symbols In Famous Logos You Had No Idea About
Take a look at all the famous logos with the hidden messages that might surprise you. Every line and color in the logos of the world’s most famous companies…
Bright Side15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Yard
How to prevent mosquito bites? In the summer, we all want to spend more time out in the fresh air, take walks in the park, and enjoy the greenery and flowers…
Bright Side16 Things That Are Considered Normal In Other Countries
Every country has its own laws, traditions, rules, and specific features that might seem strange and even shocking to the people of other cultures. For…
Bright Side24 Animals That Are Often Confused for One Another
How to Tell Similar-looking Animals from One Another. There are approximately 7.7 million species of animals on our planet. With such an abundance of life…
Bright SideIf Your Body Can Do That, You're One in a Million
What makes your body special? Well, everything! Every human body has features that're unique and sophisticated. Your body can even do tricks: about 1/3 of all…
Bright SideScience Explains How Much Sleep You Need Depending on Your Age
How to Get Enough Sleep for Your Age. People usually think that 7–8 hours of sleep is enough, but that's not always the case. In fact, the number of hours you…
Bright Side10 Driving Hacks That'll Make You Spend Less On Gas
How to spend less money on gas? How to drive a car easily and safely? There is a direct connection between mileage and the frequency of maintenance services…
Bright Side8 Places You Should Never Swim In (Even If You Want To)
There are lots of amazing outdoor swimming areas in the world. Some of them are safe and protected with lifeguards watching over you while you swim, bathe…
Bright SideHold Your Hand Like This, and See What Follows
Have a close look at your hands. What do you see? Is your answer "just my hands"? Ask a reflexologist for the right answer. According to research, there are a…
Bright SideStart Taking Turmeric Every Day, See What Happens to Your Body
How do you feel about turmeric? Not a big fan? Well, listen up because you’ll probably change your mind after hearing about these incredible health benefits of…
Bright SideWhat Future Passenger Planes Will Look Like
Future passenger planes... What will they look like? What is the future of air travel? What new technologies can we expect to see? Well, the future of flying…
Bright Side13 Psychology Tricks That Work On Anybody
How To Understand People Better? Every human being is a unique universe. However, psychologists keep discovering new behavioral patterns that are believed to…
Bright Side14 Strange Rains Happened Once on Earth
July, 1957. An ordinary day in the state of Kerala, India. People walk down the streets doing their business and it begins to rain. Suddenly, people start to…
Bright Side15 Accidental Inventions You Can't Imagine Your Life Without
Some of the greatest inventions we use every day were created by accident. From the microwave to ice-cream cones, the accidental inventions on this list…
Bright Side21 Uses for Petroleum Jelly You Don’t Know About
Many of us would like to own just one inexpensive and effective item that we can use for self-care. In fact, this magical thing exists. Did you know, for…
Bright Side50 Things That Prove Canada Is a Unique Country
What country holds annual bathtub races and has a prepared landing pod for flying objects? Also, it has a place where there are so many snakes that they look…
Bright SideWatch What Happened 10 Minutes After the Dinosaurs Disappeared
And, here you are. On Earth. 66 million years ago. It’s one of the warmest periods in the planet’s history. There are no icecaps yet – everything is lush and…
Bright SideWhat If The Sun Went Out for Just One Day
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Sun just suddenly stopped shining? The first thing that probably comes to your mind is that it would get a…
Bright Side18 Places Google Earth Doesn't Want You to See
If you’ve never toyed around with Google Earth, whether for fun or strictly educational purposes, then you’ve been missing out! There are so many cool and…
Bright SideThe Only Way to Survive a Fall from an Extreme Height
Can you survive falling out of a plane? Such miracles happen extremely rarely. But you can increase your chances to survive even in the situation when it seems…
Bright SideWhat Will Happen if You Eat 2 Bananas a Day
Healthy food isn’t always tasty, but with regards to bananas, this isn’t the case. Did you know that bananas bring a great many benefits to your health? Eating…
Bright SideWhat Your Sleeping Position Says About Your Relationship
Recent psychological research carried out at the Edinburgh International Science Festival discovered an interesting fact: any change in the relationship of a…
Bright SideWhat to Do When Someone is Following You on the Street
How to tell if you're being followed? And what to do when you think someone's following you? How to get away safely? Imagine you’re walking home after a night…
Bright Side10 Little-Known Tricks for Perfect Sleep on a Flight
How to sleep easily on a plane? People who can easily fall asleep on a plane are among the lucky few because most of us aren’t able to doze off in a cramped…
Bright Side21 Things in the US That Puzzle Most Foreigners
When you live in a country for many years, everything looks ordinary and familiar. But an outsider will always spot some curious quirks in your customs and…
Bright SideHow to Choose the Best Hairstyle for Your Face
How to choose a perfect haircut? If you feel like changing your appearance and trying something new, the best advice is to be bold. But before putting yourself…
Bright SideIf You Find an Envelope in Your Car, Throw It Without Opening!
So…You’re driving along a highway, the weather’s good, and you’re in total control of the car. And suddenly - bam! – another driver comes out of nowhere, cuts…
Bright SideScientists Finally Explain Why Asians Look So Cute
What does it mean to be “cute”? Beauty standards and perceptions of attractiveness vary across cultures, but one thing is clear: being called “cute” is…
Bright SideWhat Would Happen If the Titanic Met the Kraken Not an Iceberg?
How large was the iceberg that sank the Titanic? Months before the disaster struck, a ginormous chunk of ice had broken away from a glacier in southwest…
Bright SideYou Use This Everyday But It Holds Secrets from You
Living in a modern age, we’re constantly surrounded by all sorts of tech. We’re so used to it, that we don’t even notice how ingeniously designed it really is…
Bright Side12 Strange Things Our Ancestors Used to Do
If you believe that people were less eccentric in the past than they are today, think of their fashions and traditions. Maybe you’ll change your opinion. We’ve…
Bright SideA Mysterious Journey to the End of Space
Does the Universe have an edge? Where does space end? And what's beyond that point? The truth is we don’t know it. Not yet anyway. So let's imagine what a…
Bright SideHow Deep Is the Ocean In Reality?
A whopping 94% of all life-forms on Earth are aquatic. Such a huge number of living beings who can't survive without water is understandable. After all, more…
Bright SideIf You Have Moles on One of These Places, It Has Surprising Meaning
What do your moles mean and say about your personality? Bright Side has done some research for you to explain the meaning of moles on different parts of your…
Bright SideShe Survived 3 Ship Sinkings But It Didn't Stop Her
People who've been in a shipwreck often remain afraid of water for the rest of their lives. But the woman whose story you’ll hear survived not one, and not…
Bright SideWhat Your Dog's Sleeping Position Reveals About Its Character
What does a dog’s sleeping position mean? Most dog owners know about their pets' habits and easily understand when their dog is happy, worried, surprised, or…
Bright Side10 WAYS THE INTERNET HAS CHANGED OUR LIVES FOREVER
How has the Internet impacted our lives? Gadgets and technology play a part in our lives, but it literally is just a part. Don’t ever succumb to panic — real…
Bright Side12 Funny Ways to Deal with Horror Movies
From time to time, every one of us dreams of ending up in a situation straight out of a Hollywood movie. But what if such dreams come true, and, of all genres…
Bright Side13 Animals With the Strongest Bite
What is the toothiest critter that ever lived on our planet? For example, the strength of human jaws is about 160 pounds per square inch. It’s good to break…
Bright SideCute Things All Partners Do But Would Never Admit
How to Recognize a Happy Couple. It starts out rather tame when couples first move in together. The place is kept tidy, bathroom time is private, and everyone…
Bright SideSimple Math Tricks You Weren’t Taught at School
Do you want to get better at math, impress your teacher, and fool your friends? It’s not your fault if you’re terrible at math — maybe you just didn’t know…
Bright SideWhat's the Secret Meaning of Your Name?
Do you know the meaning of your name? Many people don't know that their names can have a serious influence on them as individuals. Your name can define and…
Bright Side10 Great Mysteries Hidden in Famous Paintings
As you know, art is not just a source of inspiration but a great mystery too. Artists often add unique little details to their paintings or leave messages that…
Bright Side9 Comics That Prove Women Actually Use Magic
Women are a mystery. They have no behavior patterns, and they alter everything around them wherever they appear. Maybe that’s due to the magic every woman…
Bright SideHow to Make Your Butt Rounder in Just 2 Weeks
How to make butt rounder and bigger and your hips wider? These awesome tips will help you to build the toned butt and get in sharp fast! You will get to know…
Bright SideWhat If You Stopped Eating Sugar for 1 Week
Eating too much sugar can seriously affect your health. What will happen to your heart, brain, and skin, if you quit sugar at least for a week? Eating too much…
Bright Side10 Flight Attendant Secrets You Don’t Know About
A plane in the eyes of flight attendants and a plane in the eyes of passengers are two completely different worlds. We often have no idea about some secrets…
Bright SideHow to Get Rid of Acne Scars In Just 3 Days
How to get rid of acne scars and spots? One of the best after acne treatment: it removes acne scars and spots in just 3 days. All the ingredients are natural…
Bright SideIf You Ever See This Tree, Run Fast And Yell For Help!
Which trees are dangerous to humans? There are over 3 trillion trees on our planet that clean our air, help prevent water pollution and soil erosion, and…
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Bright SideWhy Digging Holes at the Beach Could Land You in Big Trouble
Digging holes in the sand might seem like harmless fun, but it can actually be really dangerous if the hole is deep. If the sand collapses on someone, it's…
Bright Side11 Proofs India Is Not Like Any Other Country
Ah, India... It's a country of great wisdom, incredible history, ruins of ancient cities, eastern spices, delicious tea, and beautiful nature. India gave the…
Bright SideCAT OWNER VS. DOG OWNER
There are two types of people in the world: cat people and dog people. Today's video is about how different our four-legged friends’ views on devotion and love…
Bright SideIf You Ever See This on Your Backyard, Ask for Help to Remove It!
Here is a list of 12 super dangerous fungi and plants that might grow in your backyard. Some of them look like they come straight out of hell, which makes them…
Bright SideRELATIONSHIPS BEFORE AND AFTER 30
For many of us, our 30th birthday is a kind of psychological milestone. Some are afraid of this age, but we believe it’s completely in vain. There are lots of…
Bright Side10 Natural Ways to Remove Tartar Buildup
Tartar sauce might be great on your fish, but nobody likes to have tartar on their teeth. And I’m talking about bacteria-filled plaque that hardens and stains…