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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!
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Life Afloat: 8 Ingenious Offshore Structures
Would you like to live in a floating home? The idea isn't that new, and if you travel to the Bay of Kotor in the country of Montenegro, you'll see a beautiful…
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That's Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct and Birds Didn't
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth millions of years ago. But we're still investigating all of the details of that event. Why did the…
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14 Facts You Heard Growing Up But Which Are Myths
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Tesla's Tower of Free Energy. What Was It?
Brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla tried to build an ideal modern world at the very beginning of the 20th century. The scientist wanted to create a unique system…
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One Guy Saved 600 Passengers Abandoned by Their Captain
You might think that the times of the Titanic are long gone, but what if I told you that less than 20 years ago there was another ship that almost followed in…
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What Happened on the Longest 64-Day Non-Stop Flight
How long is “really long” when it comes to flights? A trip from Dubai to LA, or Sydney to, let’s say, Houston? Or maybe the longest flight in your life was…
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What If the Planets Became Our Moon
What if the Moon was replaced with any other planet from the Solar System? The Moon is the Earth's closest space neighbor and its only natural satellite. It…
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The Strangest Planet In the Universe
Here are some more cool space facts to capture your interest. Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet they are calling “Super Saturn.” It's got rings just…
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26 Psychological Tricks to Convince People to Do What You Want
If you became invisible all of a sudden, what would you do first? You can do anything you want and not get caught...or can you? Is invisibility the best…
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The Tallest Statue in the World
If you have to think of the tallest statue in the world, you probably remember the Statue of Liberty. But if you thought Lady Liberty is big, wait until you…
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12 Things Guys Do That Make Girls Melt
Hey guys, listen up! Looking to impress the ladies? It might be easier than you think. Grab a baby, grow a beard, snag a red suit, and let’s get things…
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8 Proven Ways to Stop Being Shy And Quiet
How to become more confident? Does the idea of social interaction send panic waves through your body? Yeah, it tends to do that for shy people. But even if…
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11 Tricks to Remember Dreams In the Morning
Do you know that people forget approximately 95% of their dreams as soon as they wake up or shortly after? Scientists still don’t know exactly why we dream…
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26 Psychological Tricks to Convince People to Do What You Want
In a room full of people, do you tend to hide in the corner? Blend into the wallpaper? Maybe even sneak under the rug? Even the shyest people can use certain…
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Why Airplane Windows Are So Tiny?
If you love traveling by plane, you've probably noticed that airplane windows are really small. Why don't airplanes use bigger windows? It turns out, airplanes…
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Beach Cafe Ambience With Relaxing Coffee Shop Music, Ocean Waves, Soft Chatter
Have you ever heard this quote: "sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax"? Relaxing even for 5-10 minutes and stepping away from what causes…
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Tallest Statue Size Comparison in 3D
What are the tallest statues in the world? Humanity has always built stuff, reaching further and further into the sky. We're gonna compare the heights of the…
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40+ Everyday Things You're Doing Wrong
As technology is getting more and more advanced, we're getting quicker at learning new things. But sometimes we tend to learn the wrong things as accepted…
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If You Find This in Your Mailbox, Don't Touch It
In this video I'm gonna explain why it's necessary to leave a dryer sheet if you find one in your mailbox. It has something to do with wasps! You might think…
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$200 MLN Abandoned Disney Castle Village You Won't Believe Exist
Just picture this scene: rows of identical building looking like palaces straight from a Disney movie. But they're all empty and form an abandoned town. Burj…
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You'll Never Throw Away Banana Peels After listening to This
I bet you never thought that banana peels could be good for anything other than slapstick comedy gags. You won't throw away banana peels anymore – you can use…
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The Biggest Secrets of Ancient Egypt
Thousands of years have passed since Egyptian pyramids were constructed. Nowadays we look at them and can’t believe they were made by humans back then. What’s…
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6 Little-Known Ways to Buy the Cheapest Airplane Ticket
An airplane ticket for $5 seems to be nonsense but not when you know how to search! Have you ever heard, for example, about the 24-hour rule? Check the same…
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9 States People Don't Want To Live In
There are a bunch of reasons why some folks might not be keen on living in certain states. For starters, it could be down to the weather—some places just get…
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This Island Is Made Entirely of Gemstones
Zabargad, also known as St. John's Island, is a fascinating spot in the Red Sea famous for its gemstone mines. The gemstones found there are primarily peridot…
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The El Dorado of the East Was Finally Found... by Fishers
The El Dorado of the East wasn't just a myth—it's been found, and get this, by a group of fishermen! Yep, you heard that right. These intrepid fishers stumbled…
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The Statue of Liberty Wasn't Always Green
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Everyone who's ever visited New York City has seen her, but not everyone knows…
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Franklin Lost Expedition's Mystery
Back in 1845, Sir John Franklin set out with two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, to find the Northwest Passage. They vanished without a trace…
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I'll Be Impressed If You Know the Names of These Things
You know that little groove between your nose and upper lip? It's called a "philtrum." And those little plastic things at the end of shoelaces? Those are…
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Rich People's Habits You Should Adopt To Change Your Life
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Pilots Reveal 16 Nuances That Make Your Flight Safe
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Why Airplanes Don't Have Shoulder Seat Belts But Cars Do
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No Fuel or Food, Two Pilots Survived 39 Days Lost in the Jungle
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One of the Greatest Geniuses Few People Know About
Srinivasa Ramanujan was a mathematical genius who left an indelible mark on the world of mathematics. Born in India in 1887, he had an innate ability for…
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First Animal to Survive in Space + More Out-of-This-World Wonders
Guess what, space enthusiasts? The first animal to survive in space has officially joined the celestial ranks! Tiny water bears, also known as tardigrades…
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Man Finds a Rock More Valuable Than Gold
A guy named Terry Hole unknowingly uses a space rock as a doorstop for years. Little did he know that the dull-looking rock he found while hiking was actually…
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What If Your City's Population Grew 10 Times Bigger
We consider the scary stories about the overpopulated world a myth. It seem unreal to us and we don't think that it could be real. But what overpopulated world…
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Curious Facts About Dogs You Didn't Know
The longest-living person was a woman who made it 122 years and 164 days. Which isn’t bad for a species with an average lifespan of 72 years. There was also a…
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10 Natural Phenomena That Will Give You Chills
Brace yourself for mind-blowing revelations as we explore the rising ground over Yellowstone and dive into 10 spine-chilling natural phenomena that will send…
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What Happens When You Eat 5 Walnuts Every Day
Scientists have proved that regular consumption of seeds and nuts is incredibly good for your health and appearance. Today, we'll talk about walnuts. If you…
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The Only Train That is Over a Mile Long
Why is it that any time you have to stop your car and wait for a train to cross, it’s always when you’re in a hurry? Hey, could be worse – you could have to…
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How Much is Moon Dust Worth?
How much is Moon dust worth? A recent auction sold it for half a million dollars! Would you pay that much for it if you had a limitless amount of money? Today…
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Michael Rockefeller's Mysterious Disappearance
Michael Rockefeller's disappearance in 1961 remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. The son of Nelson Rockefeller, he vanished during an expedition in New…
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15 Facts About Men They'd Rather Not Share
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3 Scary Apocalypse Scenarios You Don't Want to Experience In Real Life
If natural disasters hit every five minutes, life would feel like a rollercoaster of chaos. Just when you catch your breath from one, bam, another one hits…
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10 Hardest 'Would You Rather' Choices to Survive
Ever wondered if you'd rather take a plunge into shark-infested waters or face the snappy jaws of crocodiles? While both scenarios sound like a wild ride, some…
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A Simple Trick on How to Save Up A Lot of Money Fast
How to save up money easily for a house or for a new car? Learn a genius hack on how to save more money each month. As a bonus, we'll tell teach you how to…
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4 Futuristic Technologies That Might Save the World
Picture a liquid robot that's like a superhero for disaster zones – it can squeeze through tight spots, adapting its shape to navigate complex terrains. This…
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19 Tricks to Save Your Battery Life
Sometime in the nearest future, phone batteries will charge in a few seconds, last for months, and get energy through Wi-Fi! Sounds great, but that time is yet…
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What Did Megalodon Shark Really Look Like?
Earth's oceans were once home to an absolutely terrible creature. The Meg was a giant creature roaming the ocean, with collossal teeth and a huge jaw. Most…
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We Might Be Not Alone in Space, But We Are Isolated
Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany are shaking up our cosmic perspective, suggesting that our solar system might be in a sort of celestial…
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14 Facts About Money You Should Know by Age 30
There are definitely certain things you can do that will lead to prosperity, but there are others that will bring you to financial disaster. If you want to…
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What If Humans Had No Hair at All?
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How Nightmares Can Be Good for Us
Let's dive into the fascinating world of nightmares! Believe it or not, those spooky dreams might actually have a silver lining. You see, bad dreams can serve…
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What Your Hands Say About Your Personality
I’ll read your palms and tell you what it means and what your hands say about your personality dominant traits. We all like to take personality tests and learn…
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15 Strange Facts from Around the World
Explore the extraordinary and bizarre with our collection of "15 Strange Facts Around the World That Will Surprise You"! From plane that only landed with one…
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8 Hidden Truths About The Titanic You Haven't Heard Yet
Ever wondered if we could actually lift the Titanic from the ocean floor? Well, turns out, it's not that simple – the wreck is buried deep and weighs a ton…
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Why Thieves Put a Napkin in Your Car Door Handle
Hey, quick heads up – if you spot a random napkin chilling in your car door handle, don't even think about touching it! There's this wild rumor going around…
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7 Mysterious Ancient Artifacts Researchers Still Can't Explain
Chinese magic mirrors are these mind-boggling artifacts that have been around for centuries. Basically, they're made of bronze with intricate designs carved on…