brightside--2020-10-14--18 People Who Took Their Instructions Way Too Literally

Things don ’ t always go our way , we know that .
We often picture ourselves eating an amazing burger , but when we finally get to the restaurant and our order is placed , we get something totally unexpected on our plate .
Turns out the waiter took our “ no condiments or add-ons , just bread ” instruction way , way too literally ... And that ’ s exactly what happened to other Reddit users that decided to post a picture of all those times their expectations weren ’ t met .
At Bright Side , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t always get what they want , and when that happens , we think it ’ s better to laugh than to cry .
So we made a small compilation that we thought could help bring smiles to all of those whose expectations haven ’ t been met today .
1 .
“ Wife asked me to put all the TP we bought in the basket.
” 2 .
“ My note on the cheese fries said : ’ extra cheese on the side.
’ ” 3 .
“ I asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counter was clean.
” 4 .
“ Asked my insurance to send me a list of approved psychologists , ones that are primarily within a 20-mile radius of my location .
This is what I got in the mail today.
” 5 .
“ I asked the lady to cut my sandwich into 3 pieces.
” 6 .
“ I asked my brother to take a picture of me in Spain and this was the actual picture he thought was fine .
P.S .
I ’ m not wearing a hat.
” 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and got this.
” 8 .
“ Boss wanted to see all the user permissions.
” 9 .
Your vinyl will be sent straight to your mailbox ... Yeah , right ... 10 .
“ Told my daughter she could have a bite out of my cookie.
” 11 .
“ After trying for 7 years , I finally placed in my age group — coming in first !
I asked a bystander to capture my triumph.
” 12 .
“ I asked for no pickles , and got no burger : ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could cut it in half so I could split it with my boyfriend.
” 14 .
“ Asked Portillos if they had a veggie dog .
They said yes .
Excitedly ordered one Chicago style .
Received a bun with nothing but condiments on it that they charged me $ 5 for.
” 15 .
“ I specifically asked for a seat next to a window when checking in ... ” 16 .
“ I asked for a sandwich with ‘ just egg ’ and they literally gave me just an egg.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .

Things don’t always go our way, we know that. We often picture ourselves eating an amazing burger, but when we finally get to the restaurant and our order is placed, we get something totally unexpected on our plate. Turns out the waiter took our “no condiments or add-ons, just bread” instruction way, way too literally... And that’s exactly what happened to other Reddit users that decided to post a picture of all those times their expectations weren’t met.
At Bright Side, we were curious about the fact that people don’t always get what they want, and when that happens, we think it’s better to laugh than to cry. So we made a small compilation that we thought could help bring smiles to all of those whose expectations haven’t been met today.
1. “Wife asked me to put all the TP we bought in the basket.”
2. “My note on the cheese fries said: ’extra cheese on the side.’”
3. “I asked my husband to make sure the kitchen counter was clean.”
4. “Asked my insurance to send me a list of approved psychologists, ones that are primarily within a 20-mile radius of my location. This is what I got in the mail today.”
5. “I asked the lady to cut my sandwich into 3 pieces.”
6. “I asked my brother to take a picture of me in Spain and this was the actual picture he thought was fine. P.S. I’m not wearing a hat.”
7. “I asked for whipped cream and got this.”
8. “Boss wanted to see all the user permissions.”
9. Your vinyl will be sent straight to your mailbox... Yeah, right...
10. “Told my daughter she could have a bite out of my cookie.”
11. “After trying for 7 years, I finally placed in my age group — coming in first! I asked a bystander to capture my triumph.”
12. “I asked for no pickles, and got no burger : (”
13. “Asked if they could cut it in half so I could split it with my boyfriend.”
14. “Asked Portillos if they had a veggie dog. They said yes. Excitedly ordered one Chicago style. Received a bun with nothing but condiments on it that they charged me $5 for.”
15. “I specifically asked for a seat next to a window when checking in...”
16. “I asked for a sandwich with ‘just egg’ and they literally gave me just an egg.”
17. This kid deserves an A+.
18. Be careful what you ask for.


brightside--2020-10-14--12 Fashion Items That Are Extremely Uncomfortable in Real Life

Sometimes , inconvenient and impractical pieces of clothing become trendy .
But this approach has existed throughout human history .
Just think about tight corsets , bulky wigs , and crinoline dresses .
People dutifully follow new fashion trends , sometimes despite their inconvenience and lack of comfort .
At Bright Side , we agree that every coin has 2 sides , so we made up a list of items that look good on the runway but are completely impractical in real life .
Silk is very difficult to care for .
If the washing , drying , and ironing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose its look .
Besides , a silk suit shows your body due to its shiny texture and glossy sheen , so those with curves should be extremely careful with this fabric .
Some people think this trend is ridiculous , others are crazy about it .
But it ’ s difficult to disagree with the fact that bike shorts only look good on tall and slim girls .
Even fashionistas should remember that these shorts visually shorten the legs , accentuate the hips , and are just too tight .
Even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stefani choose practicality and usability .
A one-piece jumpsuit attracts attention and favorably emphasizes the body , but it ’ s totally uncomfortable in everyday life .
Another disadvantage is that you have to wash the whole suit , despite the fact that in most cases the bottom part gets dirty , not the top .
When buying shoes made of light-colored suede , be prepared to take good care of them .
These shoes get dirty much faster than the darker models and require thorough cleaning .
After all , even a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image .
It looks impressive and unique , but it can play a cruel joke with you .
The bag can draw the attention of thieves and robbers , or onlookers will see something inside that they shouldn ’ t have to see .
The contents of a woman ’ s purse should remain a mystery .
This unusual trend still won ’ t go away , it just changes its shape , fabric , and color .
The models in “ pajamas ” consistently appear on runways , looking like dreamers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is loved by many fashionistas , easily wrinkles , and even little spots are clearly visible on it .
Besides , it will be really hard to choose the right underwear because the thin flowy fabric clings to the body .
The silicone used in these shoes is 100 % airtight making your feet become damp .
Also , if you still decide to buy these shoes , you have to always make sure your pedicures are done regularly .
The calluses and bruises that you ’ ll get from wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on you either .
Due to the loose cut , a cape hides the body ’ s imperfections making it look good on women with curves .
At the same time , this coat makes the body of thin women look shapeless .
Not a good idea , right ?
Judging by the photo , a cape doesn ’ t really help against the cold weather either .
Knee-length shorts can visually shorten the legs .
So , they are not a good idea for short girls .
And in general , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — you ’ ll feel hot in it in the summer , and cold in the winter .
This kind of suit can also be inappropriate for work .
Stylish open-toed high boots look beautiful only at a fashion show .
In real life , these shoes can cause a lot of trouble and discomfort to their wearer .
We sincerely wonder how to wear them in cold weather , and with a fur coat ?
!
One-piece swimsuits with a lot of ties are popular on runways as much as regular bikinis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for beach parties , pool parties , or photoshoots .
At the same time , during a long-awaited vacation , you want to get an even and beautiful tan , not striped skin .

Sometimes, inconvenient and impractical pieces of clothing become trendy. But this approach has existed throughout human history. Just think about tight corsets, bulky wigs, and crinoline dresses. People dutifully follow new fashion trends, sometimes despite their inconvenience and lack of comfort.
At Bright Side, we agree that every coin has 2 sides, so we made up a list of items that look good on the runway but are completely impractical in real life.
1. Silk suit
Silk is very difficult to care for. If the washing, drying, and ironing are done incorrectly, it can quickly lose its look. Besides, a silk suit shows your body due to its shiny texture and glossy sheen, so those with curves should be extremely careful with this fabric.
2. Bike shorts
Some people think this trend is ridiculous, others are crazy about it. But it’s difficult to disagree with the fact that bike shorts only look good on tall and slim girls. Even fashionistas should remember that these shorts visually shorten the legs, accentuate the hips, and are just too tight.
3. Winter jumpsuit
Even the glamorous Paris Hilton and equally stylish Gwen Stefani choose practicality and usability. A one-piece jumpsuit attracts attention and favorably emphasizes the body, but it’s totally uncomfortable in everyday life. Another disadvantage is that you have to wash the whole suit, despite the fact that in most cases the bottom part gets dirty, not the top.
4. Light-colored suede shoes
When buying shoes made of light-colored suede, be prepared to take good care of them. These shoes get dirty much faster than the darker models and require thorough cleaning. After all, even a small stain can instantly ruin your entire image.
5. A see-through bag
It looks impressive and unique, but it can play a cruel joke with you. The bag can draw the attention of thieves and robbers, or onlookers will see something inside that they shouldn’t have to see. The contents of a woman’s purse should remain a mystery.
6. A pajama suit
This unusual trend still won’t go away, it just changes its shape, fabric, and color. The models in “pajamas” consistently appear on runways, looking like dreamers who have just woken up.
7. Nightgown dress
The dress, that is loved by many fashionistas, easily wrinkles, and even little spots are clearly visible on it. Besides, it will be really hard to choose the right underwear because the thin flowy fabric clings to the body.
8. Plastic shoes
The silicone used in these shoes is 100% airtight making your feet become damp. Also, if you still decide to buy these shoes, you have to always make sure your pedicures are done regularly. The calluses and bruises that you’ll get from wearing these shoes won’t look good on you either.
9. A cape
Due to the loose cut, a cape hides the body’s imperfections making it look good on women with curves. At the same time, this coat makes the body of thin women look shapeless. Not a good idea, right? Judging by the photo, a cape doesn’t really help against the cold weather either.
10. A suit with shorts
Knee-length shorts can visually shorten the legs. So, they are not a good idea for short girls. And in general, this suit is not the most practical item — you’ll feel hot in it in the summer, and cold in the winter. This kind of suit can also be inappropriate for work.
11. Open-toed high boots
Stylish open-toed high boots look beautiful only at a fashion show. In real life, these shoes can cause a lot of trouble and discomfort to their wearer. We sincerely wonder how to wear them in cold weather, and with a fur coat?!
12. A swimsuit with a lot of ties
One-piece swimsuits with a lot of ties are popular on runways as much as regular bikinis. However, they are more suitable for beach parties, pool parties, or photoshoots. At the same time, during a long-awaited vacation, you want to get an even and beautiful tan, not striped skin.


brightside--2020-10-14--15 People Whose Days Would’ve Been Utterly Boring If Not for One Incident

• Once , I was as on duty in the hospital .
And in the evening , an ambulance brought a 52-year-old woman with a preliminary diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction .
She had nausea , vomiting , pain , and her abdomen was enlarged .
The surgeon examined her and immediately sent her to the operating room .
We ran some tests , the anesthesiologist examined the patient , and we even put her on the operating table , but something seemed confusing .
We called the gynecologist , and it turned out that the woman was pregnant and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been married for decades and had long been diagnosed with infertility .
The fact that her menstruation had stopped didn ’ t seem strange due to her age .
We transferred her to the maternity ward , she gave birth normally , and she and her husband were incredibly happy with their first child .
© Tornillo / Pikabu • This story happened this spring .
I put some dishes on a tray to have lunch in the cafeteria of the campus where I work and went to the check-out to pay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ T-shirt with a bear eating honey and the inscription , “ honey.
” The girl at the checkout jokingly said to me , “ Hi , honey !
” — and smiled .
These were the warmest spontaneous words that I heard addressed to me in many years , despite the fact that I had been married for a year .
People rarely pay compliments to men , but such a little thing can make your day or even a year .
© f3681 / Pikabu • When I go outside the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sometimes , I pick up garbage from my a plot of land and from the side of the road .
Recently , I was driving my bike , as usual , picking up cans and other rubbish .
A car drove past me and made a turn .
And after I drove about 300 feet , it caught up with me and a man got out of the car , shyly smiling , and handed me a pack of cookies and ice cream along with the words , “ You make it cleaner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thank you !
” It was nice .
© “ Overheard ” / Vk

Once, I was as on duty in the hospital. And in the evening, an ambulance brought a 52-year-old woman with a preliminary diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction. She had nausea, vomiting, pain, and her abdomen was enlarged. The surgeon examined her and immediately sent her to the operating room. We ran some tests, the anesthesiologist examined the patient, and we even put her on the operating table, but something seemed confusing. We called the gynecologist, and it turned out that the woman was pregnant and was already in labor. She had been married for decades and had long been diagnosed with infertility. The fact that her menstruation had stopped didn’t seem strange due to her age. We transferred her to the maternity ward, she gave birth normally, and she and her husband were incredibly happy with their first child. © Tornillo / Pikabu
This story happened this spring. I put some dishes on a tray to have lunch in the cafeteria of the campus where I work and went to the check-out to pay. That day, I was wearing a T-shirt with a bear eating honey and the inscription, “honey.” The girl at the checkout jokingly said to me, “Hi, honey!” — and smiled. These were the warmest spontaneous words that I heard addressed to me in many years, despite the fact that I had been married for a year. People rarely pay compliments to men, but such a little thing can make your day or even a year. © f3681 / Pikabu


brightside--2020-10-14--20+ Cool Finds That’ll Make You Want to Run to the Nearest Second-Hand Store

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Many people don ’ t like or even feel disgusted about flea markets and second-hand shops .
In our experience , we ’ ve found nothing but unnecessary trash , second-hand clothes , and broken things there .
That ’ s why we always are so surprised to learn about people finding something special at these places .
However , modern thrift stores have become a real gold mine for fans of unusual and unique items .
“ I found 2 gold and 3 sterling silver rings in this $ 2.00 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky days happen !
” “ I have no idea how to wear this golden necklace , but it was too ridiculous and awesome to pass up.
” “ A $ 360 genuine alligator money clip and cufflinks from M-clip , bought for approximately 65¢ in a Texas Goodwill outlet !
Brand spanking new and in the original box !
” “ These are quite possibly the best heels I ’ ve ever thrifted .
Genuine vintage Chanel !
” “ I couldn ’ t pass on this for $ 40 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diamonds and 18 sapphires.
” “ I went looking for a plant stand and found this awesome stool .
Look at those talons !
” “ What I thought was an old fake Rolex turned out to be a genuine vintage piece !
” “ I found this silver box at a Salvation Army shop for $ 4 .
It turned out to be solid silver , made by a well-known Danish silversmith around 1800.
” “ I bought it at a thrift store for $ 12.51 .
I took it to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , diamonds , and rubies are all real !
” “ I just found a Barbie Dreamhouse for my daughter at my local thrift shop for $ 9.
” “ My housemate is moving out so I finally get to decorate my space how I want .
This is my latest addition — $ 25 at Goodwill.
” “ I bought this gold-plated flatware set for $ 25 at GW .
They will be used every single day .
I don ’ t believe in saving things for special occasions.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colette sneakers for $ 15 .
Only 50 pairs of these shoes were ever produced , and their retail price was $ 715.
” “ I found a 68-piece set of vintage Noritake china and paid $ 75 for the whole thing .
Each piece is worth between $ 15- $ 30 each !
” “ I ’ ve been thrifting since I was 13 and I have never had this good of a find .
A Chloé Faye bag for $ 35 — its regular retail price is $ 1,450.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jewelry for $ 3 .
I took it to a jeweler and they said it ’ s made from unmarked 18k gold while the stones are topaz.
” “ This little picture frame is solid ivory and is over 150 years old .
I can see why they threw it away but I ’ m glad I saved it.
” “ I thrifted all 3 items separately this weekend .
So glad they all matched !
” “ I found this gem tucked away at a mid-century furniture and decor shop .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and comb inside.
” “ Dumpster sterling is the best sterling .
I found both of these tonight .
The spoon is from the 1930s and the fork is from the early 1900s.
” “ This teapot with King Henry VIII and his 6 wives is the best $ 2 I ’ ve ever spent.
” “ A vintage Coleman cooler with all the separators and drink bucket inside !
I got it for free at a garage sale because I told the man how awesome it was !
” “ Today I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chanel Gabrielle bag .
Its resale value is $ 4,000 , and I paid $ 2.
” “ I found a nice vintage sterling silver ring with blue topaz in a dumpster tonight .
From what I can tell , the original retail price was $ 199.99.
” “ I furnished my office almost entirely from Kijiji ( even the cat is second-hand ) .
”

Many people don’t like or even feel disgusted about flea markets and second-hand shops. In our experience, we’ve found nothing but unnecessary trash, second-hand clothes, and broken things there. That’s why we always are so surprised to learn about people finding something special at these places. However, modern thrift stores have become a real gold mine for fans of unusual and unique items.
At Bright Side, we will never get tired of watching people who manage to find treasure in piles of old stuff. And we have to admit, we get slightly jealous of these lucky people.
“I found 2 gold and 3 sterling silver rings in this $2.00 bag at an estate sale today! Lucky days happen!”
“I scored this great mirror for $2.”
“I have no idea how to wear this golden necklace, but it was too ridiculous and awesome to pass up.”
“A $360 genuine alligator money clip and cufflinks from M-clip, bought for approximately 65¢ in a Texas Goodwill outlet! Brand spanking new and in the original box!”
“These are quite possibly the best heels I’ve ever thrifted. Genuine vintage Chanel!”
“I couldn’t pass on this for $40. It’s 14k gold and has 6 diamonds and 18 sapphires.”
“I went looking for a plant stand and found this awesome stool. Look at those talons!”
“What I thought was an old fake Rolex turned out to be a genuine vintage piece!”
“I found this silver box at a Salvation Army shop for $4. It turned out to be solid silver, made by a well-known Danish silversmith around 1800.”
“I bought it at a thrift store for $12.51. I took it to a jeweler and found out that the gold, diamonds, and rubies are all real!”
“I just found a Barbie Dreamhouse for my daughter at my local thrift shop for $9.”
“It currently sells on the Barbie Mattel website for $204!”
“My housemate is moving out so I finally get to decorate my space how I want. This is my latest addition — $25 at Goodwill.”
“I bought this gold-plated flatware set for $25 at GW. They will be used every single day. I don’t believe in saving things for special occasions.”
“I got a pair of Louis Vuitton x Colette sneakers for $15. Only 50 pairs of these shoes were ever produced, and their retail price was $715.”
“I found a 68-piece set of vintage Noritake china and paid $75 for the whole thing. Each piece is worth between $15-$30 each!”
“The workers threw the glassware in for free because it matched.”
“I’ve been thrifting since I was 13 and I have never had this good of a find. A Chloé Faye bag for $35 — its regular retail price is $1,450.”
“I found this pendant labeled as costume jewelry for $3. I took it to a jeweler and they said it’s made from unmarked 18k gold while the stones are topaz.”
“This little picture frame is solid ivory and is over 150 years old. I can see why they threw it away but I’m glad I saved it.”
“I thrifted all 3 items separately this weekend. So glad they all matched!”
“I found this gem tucked away at a mid-century furniture and decor shop. It even came with the original compact mirror and comb inside.”
“Dumpster sterling is the best sterling. I found both of these tonight. The spoon is from the 1930s and the fork is from the early 1900s.”
“This teapot with King Henry VIII and his 6 wives is the best $2 I’ve ever spent.”
“A vintage Coleman cooler with all the separators and drink bucket inside! I got it for free at a garage sale because I told the man how awesome it was!”
“Today I found my white whale: a vintage Chanel Gabrielle bag. Its resale value is $4,000, and I paid $2.”
“I found a nice vintage sterling silver ring with blue topaz in a dumpster tonight. From what I can tell, the original retail price was $199.99.”
“I bought this sterling silver teapot for $2.99.”
“I furnished my office almost entirely from Kijiji (even the cat is second-hand).”


brightside--2020-10-14--How a Woman With Face Blindness, Who Can’t Even Remember the Face of Her Own Child, Lives

Elena may not be able to recognize her child among his peers .
Every day , she tries to understand whether the man in front of her is her husband .
This woman can ’ t remember faces .
She even has to get to know her own face all over again every time she sees it in the mirror or in a photograph .
This disorder is called prosopagnosia .
It was mentioned , for example , in Alice Through the Looking Glass — when Humpty Dumpty says goodbye to Alice , he points out that he won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they meet again .
But , as it turns out , the inability to recognize faces doesn ’ t just happen in fairy tales .
Until the age of 29 , I tried to convince myself that I wasn ’ t mentally disabled .
And I ’ ve only known for a year that I , as it turns out , have face blindness .
I learned that there is a diagnosis called “ prosopagnosia ” just a year ago .
Before that , for 29 years , I was shy and tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t underdeveloped .
As a child , I had conflicts because I couldn ’ t distinguish people .
I tried to talk about my problem with my parents .
But my dad dismissed the conversation after a hard day at work , saying that I should just be more attentive , learn poems by heart , and train my memory .
My mom used to say to me , “ Don ’ t make things up.
” I understand her .
Nobody knew about this disorder , and there was no Google back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my parents were greatly concerned with my headaches , migraines that led to nausea , a problem with cerebral vessels , nosebleeds , and low blood pressure .
No one would have thought that this could somehow be connected with the peculiarity of the perception of faces .
None of the neurologists who we consulted with because of my severe headaches could tell me what the problem was .
I used to be ashamed of myself , thinking that I was the only one who had this problem .
Now I know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to tell others about this condition .
The public declaration is the last point of self-acceptance and the battle against my insecurities .
I remember how I was wildly embarrassed by the fact that I couldn ’ t recognize anyone .
For example , at the age of 16 , I went on a beach vacation , and a group of girls who I went to kindergarten together with came up to me .
I didn ’ t understand at all who was in front of me , although the girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we all had almost not changed .
Even my mother remembered these girls .
We looked at our childhood photos , and my mother easily recognized everyone .
At that moment , I began to realize that I see faces differently from everyone else .
I recognize myself in the photographs by the mole above my eyebrow and the hairline .
When I communicate with a person , I see their face clearly .
But as soon as the eye contact is interrupted , I can no longer recreate their face in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my ex-boyfriend and not even understand that it was him .
But living without understanding who is in front of you is insanely difficult .
So I come up with life hacks for myself .
For example , I remember people thanks to their features , like a nose with a hump , noticeable moles , eye color , scars , and tattoos .
At the same time , I try to focus on permanent details .
Otherwise , when a person changes their winter down jacket for a dress , puts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or grows thick bangs , I will no longer be able to recognize them .
For example , my husband with and without a beard is like 2 different people to me .
But I remember people well by the way they speak .
My memory is a bank of voices .
Voice is the most accurate identifier of a person .
I recognize myself using the same life hacks .
When I look at myself in the mirror or in a photo , I understand who is in front of me thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my hairline , a scar on my chin , and my turned-up nose .
I know the features of my face and can keep them in my head .
Once , I went up to a child and fixed his shorts .
I realized that a stranger ’ s child was in front of me when my son came up to me and said , “ Mom , fix mine too.
” I have a son , he is now 5 years old .
He goes to kindergarten and every day , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on him and which spare clothes he has in his locker .
I buy him bright clothes on purpose because it makes it easier to recognize him among other children of the same age .
It saves me that he runs to me shouting , “ Mom !
” when I come to pick him up from school .
My son has an orange plush frog backpack .
When I see this toad , I immediately understand that this is my child .
I can ’ t recreate his image in my head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features when he was just a baby .
By the way , when I was in the hospital after I gave birth , I was very afraid that my son would be confused with another child , and that I wouldn ’ t even notice .
I tried to imprint the image of my son into my memory , but that didn ’ t help .
Another new mother was lying on the bed next to me with her newborn daughter , and our children were indistinguishable to me .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different , and I could determine who my child was only by his genitals .
I ’ m lucky that I don ’ t dwell on negative memories of a particular person .
I just forget this person .
Living with prosopagnosia isn ’ t easy .
Imagine that you don ’ t recognize your child or that a person who you recently had a long conversation with comes up to you , but you don ’ t recognize them .
At all .
This becomes a reason for conflict , resentment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m arrogant because I don ’ t greet them on the street when I ’ m walking by .
But I just don ’ t recognize them .
I face aggression when I tell people about my peculiarity — they just don ’ t believe that things like this happen .
And then there are people who are interested in my story and ask what it ’ s like to live without remembering faces .
I found the positive side of my disorder — I don ’ t dwell on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small town in the Kursk region of Russia .
And I walk on the streets where I ’ m not surrounded by people with whom some negative memories may be associated .
They are all new people to me .
I used to work as a sales clerk and if a customer came in and swore and was indignant , as long as he came the next day wearing different clothes , I wouldn ’ t recognize him and wouldn ’ t remember the negative events .
There are no faces at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I see emoticons instead of faces .
When the eye contact with a person is over , the hairstyle of this person and an emoticon with a certain emotion instead of their face may appear in my memory — bracket up , bracket down .
Thanks to modern emojis , I see faces in my memory more vividly and in more variety .
Not just sad and happy emoticons .
I also see faces in my dreams , graphically .
A brace for the mouth , a squiggle for the nose .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been seeing an illuminated spot , a glare , instead of a face .
In my dreams , I most often see myself from the back of my head , as in third person , or with an overexposed face .
Sometimes , I see my smile .
I also don ’ t remember faces from cartoons and films .
All Harry Potter teachers look the same to me .
And in the Weasley family , everyone is just redhaired .
I can distinguish the characters of Frozen on stickers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the blonde in the picture with the inscription Frozen is Elsa , and the redhead is Anna .
But I can see faces on objects that have no faces .
This phenomenon is called pareidolia — 2 spots and a line on a tomato resemble eyes and a mouth .
But sometimes , I see what my husband doesn ’ t see , and I just can ’ t see the face where my husband sees it .
When I found out that I wasn ’ t the only one who saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study information about face blindness and learned that it occurs for several reasons .
Previously , prosopagnosia was considered a rare disease and it was believed that it was caused by the damage of certain parts of the brain that are responsible for recognizing faces .
Now , it ’ s become known that face blindness can be congenital and that not 2 % of the population ( as previously thought ) suffers from this disorder , but perhaps about 10 % .
There are different degrees of the disease .
Someone can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portrait together at all , they can just see a blurred spot instead of a face .
Others only see the slits of the eyes or only the nose , and the rest of the face features are erased .
There are cases when a person is completely incapable of understanding who is in front of them ( even if they are looking at themselves ) .
I ’ m lucky to have mild face blindness .
Today , face blindness is not treatable .
No drugs , no pills .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memory and fine motor skills in order to develop the hemisphere that is responsible for facial recognition .
You can exercise using pictures of faces from representatives of other ethnic groups , or watch movies so that your brain understands that not all characters on the screen are the same .
But there is no guarantee that these exercises will in any way affect the ability to see and distinguish faces .
I ’ m afraid that in 10 years , I won ’ t be able to recognize anyone .
I understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorder when many people have it .
But I wouldn ’ t want the number of people who don ’ t recognize faces to increase .
If they can ’ t find a cure , I would like the doctors to develop a technique that at least stabilizes the condition .
For example , my memory is deteriorating — every year , I rewatch the Harry Potter films like it ’ s my first time .
It ’ s like if I had only watched the trailer before , and not the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is deteriorating , and I don ’ t know what will happen to me tomorrow .
I ’ m afraid that in 10 years , I won ’ t be able to recognize anyone at all .
And I want to recognize my friends and family .
I want to recognize myself in the mirror , even with a new hairstyle and makeup .
I talk about face blindness with some ease .
But this is only because I was able to accept my disorder , and it ’ s not in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not a unique feature , it ’ s a disease .
It ’ s like a rusty nail in your brain that can not be pulled out .
But , as I said before , the public declaration is a battle with insecurities and the last point of self-acceptance .

Elena may not be able to recognize her child among his peers. Every day, she tries to understand whether the man in front of her is her husband. This woman can’t remember faces. She even has to get to know her own face all over again every time she sees it in the mirror or in a photograph. This disorder is called prosopagnosia. It was mentioned, for example, in Alice Through the Looking Glass — when Humpty Dumpty says goodbye to Alice, he points out that he won’t be able to recognize her when they meet again. But, as it turns out, the inability to recognize faces doesn’t just happen in fairy tales.
Bright Side interviewed Elena, a woman with face blindness, and she told us what it’s like to go through life without remembering faces.
Until the age of 29, I tried to convince myself that I wasn’t mentally disabled. And I’ve only known for a year that I, as it turns out, have face blindness.
I learned that there is a diagnosis called “prosopagnosia” just a year ago. Before that, for 29 years, I was shy and tried to convince myself that I wasn’t underdeveloped. As a child, I had conflicts because I couldn’t distinguish people. I tried to talk about my problem with my parents. But my dad dismissed the conversation after a hard day at work, saying that I should just be more attentive, learn poems by heart, and train my memory. My mom used to say to me, “Don’t make things up.” I understand her. Nobody knew about this disorder, and there was no Google back then. At the same time, my parents were greatly concerned with my headaches, migraines that led to nausea, a problem with cerebral vessels, nosebleeds, and low blood pressure. No one would have thought that this could somehow be connected with the peculiarity of the perception of faces. None of the neurologists who we consulted with because of my severe headaches could tell me what the problem was. I used to be ashamed of myself, thinking that I was the only one who had this problem. Now I know that this is not the case, and I want to tell others about this condition. The public declaration is the last point of self-acceptance and the battle against my insecurities. I remember how I was wildly embarrassed by the fact that I couldn’t recognize anyone. For example, at the age of 16, I went on a beach vacation, and a group of girls who I went to kindergarten together with came up to me. I didn’t understand at all who was in front of me, although the girls recalled stories from the past and said that we all had almost not changed. Even my mother remembered these girls. We looked at our childhood photos, and my mother easily recognized everyone. At that moment, I began to realize that I see faces differently from everyone else.
I recognize myself in the photographs by the mole above my eyebrow and the hairline.
When I communicate with a person, I see their face clearly. But as soon as the eye contact is interrupted, I can no longer recreate their face in my memory. I can walk past my ex-boyfriend and not even understand that it was him. But living without understanding who is in front of you is insanely difficult. So I come up with life hacks for myself. For example, I remember people thanks to their features, like a nose with a hump, noticeable moles, eye color, scars, and tattoos. At the same time, I try to focus on permanent details. Otherwise, when a person changes their winter down jacket for a dress, puts on contact lenses instead of their glasses, or grows thick bangs, I will no longer be able to recognize them. For example, my husband with and without a beard is like 2 different people to me. But I remember people well by the way they speak. My memory is a bank of voices. Voice is the most accurate identifier of a person. I recognize myself using the same life hacks. When I look at myself in the mirror or in a photo, I understand who is in front of me thanks to the mole above my eyebrow, my hairline, a scar on my chin, and my turned-up nose. I know the features of my face and can keep them in my head.
Once, I went up to a child and fixed his shorts. I realized that a stranger’s child was in front of me when my son came up to me and said, “Mom, fix mine too.”
I have a son, he is now 5 years old. He goes to kindergarten and every day, I try to remember what clothes I put on him and which spare clothes he has in his locker. I buy him bright clothes on purpose because it makes it easier to recognize him among other children of the same age. It saves me that he runs to me shouting, “Mom!” when I come to pick him up from school. My son has an orange plush frog backpack. When I see this toad, I immediately understand that this is my child. I can’t recreate his image in my head, even though I started memorizing his features when he was just a baby. By the way, when I was in the hospital after I gave birth, I was very afraid that my son would be confused with another child, and that I wouldn’t even notice. I tried to imprint the image of my son into my memory, but that didn’t help. Another new mother was lying on the bed next to me with her newborn daughter, and our children were indistinguishable to me. It’s good that at least their sex was different, and I could determine who my child was only by his genitals.
I’m lucky that I don’t dwell on negative memories of a particular person. I just forget this person.
Living with prosopagnosia isn’t easy. Imagine that you don’t recognize your child or that a person who you recently had a long conversation with comes up to you, but you don’t recognize them. At all. This becomes a reason for conflict, resentment, and misunderstanding. Some people think that I’m arrogant because I don’t greet them on the street when I’m walking by. But I just don’t recognize them. I face aggression when I tell people about my peculiarity — they just don’t believe that things like this happen. And then there are people who are interested in my story and ask what it’s like to live without remembering faces. I found the positive side of my disorder — I don’t dwell on the negative memories. I live in a small town in the Kursk region of Russia. And I walk on the streets where I’m not surrounded by people with whom some negative memories may be associated. They are all new people to me. I used to work as a sales clerk and if a customer came in and swore and was indignant, as long as he came the next day wearing different clothes, I wouldn’t recognize him and wouldn’t remember the negative events. There are no faces at all in my memory.
In my dreams, I see emoticons instead of faces.
When the eye contact with a person is over, the hairstyle of this person and an emoticon with a certain emotion instead of their face may appear in my memory — bracket up, bracket down. Thanks to modern emojis, I see faces in my memory more vividly and in more variety. Not just sad and happy emoticons. I also see faces in my dreams, graphically. A brace for the mouth, a squiggle for the nose. Recently, in my dreams, I’ve been seeing an illuminated spot, a glare, instead of a face. In my dreams, I most often see myself from the back of my head, as in third person, or with an overexposed face. Sometimes, I see my smile. I also don’t remember faces from cartoons and films. All Harry Potter teachers look the same to me. And in the Weasley family, everyone is just redhaired. I can distinguish the characters of Frozen on stickers and posters. But only because I guess that the blonde in the picture with the inscription Frozen is Elsa, and the redhead is Anna. But I can see faces on objects that have no faces. This phenomenon is called pareidolia — 2 spots and a line on a tomato resemble eyes and a mouth. But sometimes, I see what my husband doesn’t see, and I just can’t see the face where my husband sees it.
Prosopagnosia is a genetic lottery.
When I found out that I wasn’t the only one who saw faces this way, I began to study information about face blindness and learned that it occurs for several reasons. Previously, prosopagnosia was considered a rare disease and it was believed that it was caused by the damage of certain parts of the brain that are responsible for recognizing faces. Now, it’s become known that face blindness can be congenital and that not 2% of the population (as previously thought) suffers from this disorder, but perhaps about 10%. There are different degrees of the disease. Someone can’t put a person’s portrait together at all, they can just see a blurred spot instead of a face. Others only see the slits of the eyes or only the nose, and the rest of the face features are erased. There are cases when a person is completely incapable of understanding who is in front of them (even if they are looking at themselves). I’m lucky to have mild face blindness. Today, face blindness is not treatable. No drugs, no pills. There are techniques that you can use to improve memory and fine motor skills in order to develop the hemisphere that is responsible for facial recognition. You can exercise using pictures of faces from representatives of other ethnic groups, or watch movies so that your brain understands that not all characters on the screen are the same. But there is no guarantee that these exercises will in any way affect the ability to see and distinguish faces.
I’m afraid that in 10 years, I won’t be able to recognize anyone.
I understand that specialists are interested in studying a disorder when many people have it. But I wouldn’t want the number of people who don’t recognize faces to increase. If they can’t find a cure, I would like the doctors to develop a technique that at least stabilizes the condition. For example, my memory is deteriorating — every year, I rewatch the Harry Potter films like it’s my first time. It’s like if I had only watched the trailer before, and not the whole movie. In addition, my vision is deteriorating, and I don’t know what will happen to me tomorrow. I’m afraid that in 10 years, I won’t be able to recognize anyone at all. And I want to recognize my friends and family. I want to recognize myself in the mirror, even with a new hairstyle and makeup. I talk about face blindness with some ease. But this is only because I was able to accept my disorder, and it’s not in my power to change anything. Face blindness is not a unique feature, it’s a disease. It’s like a rusty nail in your brain that cannot be pulled out. But, as I said before, the public declaration is a battle with insecurities and the last point of self-acceptance.


brightside--2020-10-14--20 People Who Try Their Best, Even If They’re Doing Something for the Very First Time

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We continue to learn new things long after we ’ ve said goodbye to school and graduated from college .
Some people study in order to work in a new occupation while others try to cook new dishes , discover the art of sewing , or master origami .
More often than not , our first attempts aren ’ t something we want to brag about — especially on the Internet — but sometimes , these works are worth admiring .
“ I made ’ pupcakes ’ for my niece ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I hope they ’ ll be considered cute on the Internet too.
” “ My husband is the type of guy who can tie almost any knot .
But he struggled to braid our daughter ’ s hair .
Today , I cleaned the house and found this .
It seems he ’ s been practicing.
” “ I just started learning how to make clothes .
This is the first matching set I made.
” “ We finished our new deck .
It isn ’ t perfect but we learned a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a garden and it was one of the best decisions I ’ ve ever made .
Here ’ s the pepper I grew myself.
” “ I decided to learn how to weld .
Here ’ s the first result.
” “ I made my own birthday cake .
And yes , it was my first attempt.
” “ This was my first time really trying to take a good photo , and I ’ m pretty happy with the result.
” “ I miss my favorite barista so much that I tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to make.
” “ I ’ m a 13-year-old boy who will become an architect someday .
This is my first attempt at drawing a modern house.
” “ This summer was our first try at gardening .
These are our tomatoes !
” “ I ’ m spending Thanksgiving alone this year .
I don ’ t usually cook for it but decided to try this year.
” “ I ’ ve started to learn origami .
Not the most impressive thing but I ’ m very happy with it !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crunch wrap from Taco Bell at home.
” “ My son really wanted us to make homemade Halloween decorations .
Well , here ’ s my first attempt.
” “ My first attempt at making a pie shaped like a Jack-o ’ -lantern ” “ I ’ ve never made anything out of wood before !
” “ I made macarons for the first time and didn ’ t screw it up !
The amount of research for the perfect recipes and tips paid off 100 % .
” “ I decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s my first piece .
”

We continue to learn new things long after we’ve said goodbye to school and graduated from college. Some people study in order to work in a new occupation while others try to cook new dishes, discover the art of sewing, or master origami. More often than not, our first attempts aren’t something we want to brag about — especially on the Internet — but sometimes, these works are worth admiring.
We at Bright Side believe that these photos are incredibly sincere and can inspire someone to achieve something new.
“I made ’pupcakes’ for my niece’s birthday. She loved them, and I hope they’ll be considered cute on the Internet too.”
“My husband is the type of guy who can tie almost any knot. But he struggled to braid our daughter’s hair. Today, I cleaned the house and found this. It seems he’s been practicing.”
“I just started learning how to make clothes. This is the first matching set I made.”
“We finished our new deck. It isn’t perfect but we learned a lot.”
“I decided to start a garden and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Here’s the pepper I grew myself.”
“I decided to learn how to weld. Here’s the first result.”
“I made my own birthday cake. And yes, it was my first attempt.”
“This was my first time really trying to take a good photo, and I’m pretty happy with the result.”
“I miss my favorite barista so much that I tried to recreate the bear-shaped latte art he used to make.”
“I’m a 13-year-old boy who will become an architect someday. This is my first attempt at drawing a modern house.”
“This summer was our first try at gardening. These are our tomatoes!”
“I’m spending Thanksgiving alone this year. I don’t usually cook for it but decided to try this year.”
“I’ve started to learn origami. Not the most impressive thing but I’m very happy with it!”
“The harvest was successful.”
“I learned how to make the crunch wrap from Taco Bell at home.”
“My son really wanted us to make homemade Halloween decorations. Well, here’s my first attempt.”
“My first attempt at making a pie shaped like a Jack-o’-lantern”
“I’ve never made anything out of wood before!”
“I made macarons for the first time and didn’t screw it up! The amount of research for the perfect recipes and tips paid off 100%.”
“I decided to try myself at drawing. Here’s my first piece.”


brightside--2020-10-14--10 Old Hollywood Celebrities Whose Beauty Is Actually Not That Natural

Many people reproach modern girls for the fact that , in pursuit of beauty , they become overly into going to beauticians .
The same people claim that the gorgeous women and handsome men of the last century had a totally “ natural ” beauty and that the actresses of old Hollywood are perfect proof of this .
However , this opinion is wrong .
Celebrities would use the services of plastic surgeons during those times as well , and they were also using Vaseline and shaving their faces to get that perfect appearance .
Turns out that Marilyn Monroe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had used the services of a plastic surgeon in pursuit of beauty .
This information is recorded in her surgeon ’ s ( Michael Gurdin ) notes that indicate the celebrity underwent nose and chin surgery .
The surgery was presumably done in 1950 , before Marilyn played her iconic roles in the movies How to Marry a Millionaire ( 1953 ) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ( 1953 ) .
Apart from surgery , Marilyn was also using hormonal creams that promoted the growth of fluff on her face , but Monroe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave a tender glow to her face in photos .
The Hollywood diva and winner of an Oscar Award , Gloria Grahame , felt shy about her upper lip because she believed it was too thin .
In order to correct this imperfection , the actress inserted cotton or small pieces of fabric between her teeth and her lip , to make it look more plump and attractive .
This trick was spotted during kissing scenes by her on-set partners .
Marlene Dietrich takes 9th place on the list of greatest actresses of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute ’ s ratings .
This is not surprising , because apart from amazing talent and charm , she also had a sophisticated appearance .
However , the actress strived to perfect the way she looked , which is why she was using the so-called “ Croydon facelift ” ( face lifting without surgery ) .
Dietrich asked her makeup artists to twist tiny strands of her hair around hairpins , pull them back , and tightly fix them on her head .
This trick helped her lift the skin on her forehead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Golden Globe Award , Burt Lancaster used to play macho guys at the beginning of his career .
However , he dreamt about more dramatic roles that required a certain appearance .
That ’ s why , over many years , Burt kept constantly improving his face : he corrected his teeth , the shape of his cheekbones and chin , etc .
The biographical book about Burt Lancaster ’ s life mentions a quote where he says that he has undergone so many surgeries that , in his words : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are my eyes.
” One of the most popular American actresses of the 1940s , Rita Hayworth had Spanish roots , and that ’ s why she was originally a brunette .
In order to meet the Hollywood ’ s beauty standards and get more significant roles in movies , she had to dye her hair red and do electrolysis ( a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body using chemicals or heat energy ) to push back her hairline and visually make her forehead look higher .
The handsome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of viewers with his role as Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind , also made some corrections to his appearance .
Clark ’ s natural smile was far from being “ Hollywood-like.
” His acting coach , Josephine Dillon , paid the dentist ’ s bill for his new teeth .
Later , despite a big age difference ( Dillon was 17 years older than Gable ) , she became his first wife .
It was Jean Harlow who was considered the ideal platinum blonde before Marilyn Monroe appeared on the big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corresponding nickname .
It is believed that Harlow got this shade of hair thanks to a toxic mixture for dyeing , which included bleach , peroxide , ammonia , and Lux laundry detergent .
However , this mix is actually very dangerous and could even be fatal ; the process was infamous for having damaged Harlow ’ s natural ash-blonde hair .
The incredible Elizabeth Taylor , who was especially remembered for her role as Cleopatra , would use a razor to look beautiful on screen .
The actress would shave her face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her skin look perfectly smooth .
The jazz singer and American actor of Italian origins , Dean Martin , wasn ’ t satisfied with his nose — it had been broken in the actor ’ s youth .
That ’ s why when his career started to go up , Dean decided to undergo plastic surgery .
Rhinoplasty made it possible to slightly narrow and reduce the nose , although the shape itself wasn ’ t changed drastically .
The desire to look young and fresh played a cruel joke on silent film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about aging and did a facelift too early .
Moreover , the procedure wasn ’ t successful — Mary couldn ’ t smile in a normal way or express her emotions fully , which was extremely important in the silent film actress ’ s career , because the biggest part of this type of acting is based on the mimics .

Many people reproach modern girls for the fact that, in pursuit of beauty, they become overly into going to beauticians. The same people claim that the gorgeous women and handsome men of the last century had a totally “natural” beauty and that the actresses of old Hollywood are perfect proof of this. However, this opinion is wrong. Celebrities would use the services of plastic surgeons during those times as well, and they were also using Vaseline and shaving their faces to get that perfect appearance.
Bright Side did a little investigation in order to find out which of these idols of “natural beauty” actually made some changes to their appearance.
Marilyn Monroe
Turns out that Marilyn Monroe, whose appearance is still considered flawless, had used the services of a plastic surgeon in pursuit of beauty. This information is recorded in her surgeon’s (Michael Gurdin) notes that indicate the celebrity underwent nose and chin surgery. The surgery was presumably done in 1950, before Marilyn played her iconic roles in the movies How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Apart from surgery, Marilyn was also using hormonal creams that promoted the growth of fluff on her face, but Monroe preferred to not shave it because it gave a tender glow to her face in photos.
Gloria Grahame
The Hollywood diva and winner of an Oscar Award, Gloria Grahame, felt shy about her upper lip because she believed it was too thin. In order to correct this imperfection, the actress inserted cotton or small pieces of fabric between her teeth and her lip, to make it look more plump and attractive. This trick was spotted during kissing scenes by her on-set partners.
Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich takes 9th place on the list of greatest actresses of classical Hollywood movies in the American Film Institute’s ratings. This is not surprising, because apart from amazing talent and charm, she also had a sophisticated appearance. However, the actress strived to perfect the way she looked, which is why she was using the so-called “Croydon facelift” (face lifting without surgery). Dietrich asked her makeup artists to twist tiny strands of her hair around hairpins, pull them back, and tightly fix them on her head. This trick helped her lift the skin on her forehead.
Burt Lancaster
The winner of an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award, Burt Lancaster used to play macho guys at the beginning of his career. However, he dreamt about more dramatic roles that required a certain appearance. That’s why, over many years, Burt kept constantly improving his face: he corrected his teeth, the shape of his cheekbones and chin, etc. The biographical book about Burt Lancaster’s life mentions a quote where he says that he has undergone so many surgeries that, in his words: “the most real thing on my face are my eyes.”
Rita Hayworth
One of the most popular American actresses of the 1940s, Rita Hayworth had Spanish roots, and that’s why she was originally a brunette. In order to meet the Hollywood’s beauty standards and get more significant roles in movies, she had to dye her hair red and do electrolysis (a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body using chemicals or heat energy) to push back her hairline and visually make her forehead look higher.
Clark Gable
The handsome Clark Gable, who conquered the hearts of viewers with his role as Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind, also made some corrections to his appearance. Clark’s natural smile was far from being “Hollywood-like.” His acting coach, Josephine Dillon, paid the dentist’s bill for his new teeth. Later, despite a big age difference (Dillon was 17 years older than Gable), she became his first wife.
Jean Harlow
It was Jean Harlow who was considered the ideal platinum blonde before Marilyn Monroe appeared on the big screen. The actress even had a corresponding nickname. It is believed that Harlow got this shade of hair thanks to a toxic mixture for dyeing, which included bleach, peroxide, ammonia, and Lux laundry detergent. However, this mix is actually very dangerous and could even be fatal; the process was infamous for having damaged Harlow’s natural ash-blonde hair.
Elizabeth Taylor
The incredible Elizabeth Taylor, who was especially remembered for her role as Cleopatra, would use a razor to look beautiful on screen. The actress would shave her face to remove the dead cells and make her skin look perfectly smooth.
Dean Martin
The jazz singer and American actor of Italian origins, Dean Martin, wasn’t satisfied with his nose — it had been broken in the actor’s youth. That’s why when his career started to go up, Dean decided to undergo plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty made it possible to slightly narrow and reduce the nose, although the shape itself wasn’t changed drastically.
Mary Pickford
The desire to look young and fresh played a cruel joke on silent film legend Mary Pickford. She was very worried about aging and did a facelift too early. Moreover, the procedure wasn’t successful — Mary couldn’t smile in a normal way or express her emotions fully, which was extremely important in the silent film actress’s career, because the biggest part of this type of acting is based on the mimics.


brightside--2020-10-14--19 People Who Opened a Portal Between the Past and Future With Just 2 Photos

It ’ s hard to say where or when the idea of combining photos into collages for comparison ’ s sake started .
But whoever came up with it was either a genius or a madman .
After all , by combining 2 photos , you can see how quickly time passes , how people change or don ’ t change , or how much we look like our parents .
A collage is also a unique way to see yourself in a new light .
“ My mother and me on our wedding days , 26 years apart ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perm and a scrunchie or 3 , and I recently recreated the style for the ’ 80s night in Edinburgh.
” “ My dad in his early twenties and me in my late teens ” “ A 23-year difference — it was a bit hard to fit myself into the new photo.
” “ Prom and my wedding day , 16 years apart !
Beaker has been with me through milestones , heartaches , celebrations , and challenges .
She ’ s 19 now and still my favorite girl !
” “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years apart ” “ My dad is from Madagascar and my mom was born in Egypt but is of Greek descent .
There ’ s a 32-year difference between these photos .
My mom is in the photo above and I ’ m in the one on the bottom.
” “ My parents have been married and playing music together for over 45 years .
They were on the road for 20 years , playing in nightclubs , until they adopted me at a few hours old .
I ’ ll be 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retirement homes for private parties and local breweries.
” “ A photo of my dad and myself wearing the same glasses ” “ I looked through my mom ’ s photo album to find that she took this picture during a college trip in 1991 .
I remembered that I took the same picture at the same place during a high school field trip in 2017.
” “ The bottom photo is my mother circa 1969 in the Soviet Union with her special dog , Vika .
The top photo is from this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Belka.
” “ My dad in 1985 and me in 2017 ” “ Even after 10 years , some things never change.
” “ My mom in 1990 and me in 2020 !
” “ My family and me at Disneyland in CA , 13 years apart ”

It’s hard to say where or when the idea of combining photos into collages for comparison’s sake started. But whoever came up with it was either a genius or a madman. After all, by combining 2 photos, you can see how quickly time passes, how people change or don’t change, or how much we look like our parents. A collage is also a unique way to see yourself in a new light.
In this compilation, Bright Side made a list of photos with the past and present time intertwined so deeply, it’s hard to believe your own eyes.
“My mother and me on our wedding days, 26 years apart”
“In 1989, I loved a perm and a scrunchie or 3, and I recently recreated the style for the ’80s night in Edinburgh.”
“My dad in his early twenties and me in my late teens”
“A 23-year difference — it was a bit hard to fit myself into the new photo.”
“My sister and me graduating, 8 years apart”
“Prom and my wedding day, 16 years apart! Beaker has been with me through milestones, heartaches, celebrations, and challenges. She’s 19 now and still my favorite girl!”
“My dad at the same location, 15 years apart”
“My dad is from Madagascar and my mom was born in Egypt but is of Greek descent. There’s a 32-year difference between these photos. My mom is in the photo above and I’m in the one on the bottom.”
“My first day of kindergarten, 30 years apart”
“Only 2 years apart”
“My parents have been married and playing music together for over 45 years. They were on the road for 20 years, playing in nightclubs, until they adopted me at a few hours old. I’ll be 32 this year and now they play in retirement homes for private parties and local breweries.”
“A photo of my dad and myself wearing the same glasses”
“I looked through my mom’s photo album to find that she took this picture during a college trip in 1991. I remembered that I took the same picture at the same place during a high school field trip in 2017.”
“The bottom photo is my mother circa 1969 in the Soviet Union with her special dog, Vika. The top photo is from this year in Texas with my young dog, Belka.”
“My dad and me”
“My dad in 1985 and me in 2017”
“Even after 10 years, some things never change.”
“My mom in 1990 and me in 2020!”
“I can’t decide who’s hotter, so I pick both.” © actionjackaon / reddit
“My family and me at Disneyland in CA, 13 years apart”


brightside--2020-10-15--14 Magical Book Nooks That Look Like Portals to a New World

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest A book nook , or a shelf insert , is a nice way to compliment your favorite books on a bookshelf .
Some book nooks are so detailed that they can create a completely new world right in between your books , and if they ’ re lit up , a magical effect is guaranteed .
With these 14 book nooks , a wonderful journey through time and space begins before you turn a single page .
Here at Bright Side , we ’ d like to have all of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you ’ ll fall in love with these masterpieces as quickly as we did .
“ There ’ s an old Japanese town alley on the bookshelf at my parents ’ house.
” And this is another cozy city street with a few charming cats .
Moomintrolls warming themselves by the fire Gollum tempting you with the precious ring And this book nook of a Chinese village is sold as a building kit , so you can make it yourself .
This book nook of shelves filled with a fresh harvest is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A gentleman from the Victorian epoch reading a book in his drawing room A cozy little room , just perfect for reading This book nook looks so realistic , it ’ s as if you could walk through this alley and find yourself in the past .
This book nook can make any bookshelf look amazing .
And this book nook can serve as the perfect gift for fans of traveling and bright colors .

A book nook, or a shelf insert, is a nice way to compliment your favorite books on a bookshelf. Some book nooks are so detailed that they can create a completely new world right in between your books, and if they’re lit up, a magical effect is guaranteed.
With these 14 book nooks, a wonderful journey through time and space begins before you turn a single page. Here at Bright Side, we’d like to have all of them on our bookshelves, and we wonder if you’ll fall in love with these masterpieces as quickly as we did.
“There’s an old Japanese town alley on the bookshelf at my parents’ house.”
You can buy it here.
And this is another cozy city street with a few charming cats.
You can buy it here.
Moomintrolls warming themselves by the fire
You can buy it here.
A medieval-looking alley inspired by Harry Potter books
Gollum tempting you with the precious ring
You can buy it here.
And this book nook of a Chinese village is sold as a building kit, so you can make it yourself.
You can buy it here.
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brightside--2020-10-15--10 Things That Stop Us From Becoming Rich and Ways to Fix Them

1 .
Your decisions are influenced by appearance .
People tend to evaluate the same situation differently depending on the environment .
This was proven by an experiment where people were asked to evaluate products that were located in 2 areas , one with laminate flooring and another with carpet .
Respondents walking on the carpet gave the same products better feedback .
For instance , when choosing a job , you might accept one with a nice office , while rejecting another opportunity with better career growth .
So to make decisions that will lead you to financial success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attributes don ’ t affect you .
We often tend to ignore difficulties and unpleasant tasks , hoping that they ’ ll solve themselves .
However , these things might hinder your financial success .
Negative feedback from your boss , unpaid bills , conflicts , and more are stopping you from becoming rich .
Being a “ Pollyanna ” is an adjective given to people who tend to agree with positive comments about themselves exclusively , ignoring all negative information .
It originated from the book , Pollyanna , a novel about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in everything .
To avoid this mistake , try to take into account all information and evaluate it critically .
Accepting problems and taking criticism isn ’ t easy , but ignoring these things can prohibit the opportunity to improve .
3 .
You underestimate the influence of laziness .
Researchers conducted an experiment where people were told to imagine that they were doctors that were choosing a type of therapy for a patient .
They had a choice : to try the treatment , which led to death in 15 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment , which was lethal 20 % of the time .
13 % of people chose to not try any treatment because they ’ d feel less responsible if the patient died .
This cognitive trap makes us believe that not doing anything is safer than trying and taking a risk .
It seems like being passive and watching TV doesn ’ t cost a lot , but think about all the time you waste .
You can work extra hours to earn money , learn new skills , or think about your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take a risk to make some additional income for the future .
4 .
You don ’ t use the assets you have .
The amount of sharing economy users is expected to double by 2021 .
For those who don ’ t know , the sharing economy is a way that consumers can share and use services either for free , for a fee , or through bartering and exchanging goods .
Some good examples of this are companies like Airbnb , Uber , and eBay .
These platforms give us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assets we have .
You can rent out your garage , your land , or even the tools you have .
Take a look at your possessions and see what things could be useful for others .
Creating an ad doesn ’ t take much time and it will give you an opportunity to make some additional weekly income .
5 .
You plan your budget for a period of less than a year .
7 .
You don ’ t spend any money on entertainment .
If you decide that films @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out isn ’ t for you , or that concert tickets are way too expensive , after some time , you ’ ll feel burnout and become dissatisfied with your life .
While cutting your expenses , you can reduce entertainment spending , but don ’ t get rid of this entirely .
For example , meet up with your friends , but instead having a chat in a restaurant , invite them to your place for a cup of tea .
You can ’ t succeed alone , so negotiating skills are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The best negotiators always have the best salary , working environment , and support from their boss .
If negotiations are like taking bullets for you , try different online courses for guidance , and if you want to become affluent , don ’ t miss the importunity to practice in real life .
9 .
You don ’ t know how to establish relationships .
People who are rich tend to have several close friends while the poorest people are among the loneliest .
While focusing on finance , we tend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem with this is that friends have a positive influence on all aspects of our lives , including finance .
Having someone who believes in you and is always there for you shouldn ’ t be overlooked .
10 .
You believe that being rich is bad .

If you want to become wealthy one day, here’s some good news for you — in 2016, 78% of dollar millionaires came from poor, or middle-income families. That means that each of us can become rich one day.
We at Bright Side wish you to succeed financially. Now, have a look at the 10 things that potentially stop you from getting rich.
1. Your decisions are influenced by appearance.
People tend to evaluate the same situation differently depending on the environment. This was proven by an experiment where people were asked to evaluate products that were located in 2 areas, one with laminate flooring and another with carpet. Respondents walking on the carpet gave the same products better feedback. For instance, when choosing a job, you might accept one with a nice office, while rejecting another opportunity with better career growth. So to make decisions that will lead you to financial success, try to make sure that visual attributes don’t affect you.
2. You tend to ignore negative things.
We often tend to ignore difficulties and unpleasant tasks, hoping that they’ll solve themselves. However, these things might hinder your financial success. Negative feedback from your boss, unpaid bills, conflicts, and more are stopping you from becoming rich. Being a “Pollyanna” is an adjective given to people who tend to agree with positive comments about themselves exclusively, ignoring all negative information. It originated from the book, Pollyanna, a novel about a girl that could find positive things in everything. To avoid this mistake, try to take into account all information and evaluate it critically. Accepting problems and taking criticism isn’t easy, but ignoring these things can prohibit the opportunity to improve.
3. You underestimate the influence of laziness.
Researchers conducted an experiment where people were told to imagine that they were doctors that were choosing a type of therapy for a patient. They had a choice: to try the treatment, which led to death in 15% of cases; or not to try any treatment, which was lethal 20% of the time. 13% of people chose to not try any treatment because they’d feel less responsible if the patient died. This cognitive trap makes us believe that not doing anything is safer than trying and taking a risk. It seems like being passive and watching TV doesn’t cost a lot, but think about all the time you waste. You can work extra hours to earn money, learn new skills, or think about your own business — it simply requires you to take a risk to make some additional income for the future.
4. You don’t use the assets you have.
The amount of sharing economy users is expected to double by 2021. For those who don’t know, the sharing economy is a way that consumers can share and use services either for free, for a fee, or through bartering and exchanging goods. Some good examples of this are companies like Airbnb, Uber, and eBay. These platforms give us an opportunity to make extra income from the assets we have. You can rent out your garage, your land, or even the tools you have. Take a look at your possessions and see what things could be useful for others. Creating an ad doesn’t take much time and it will give you an opportunity to make some additional weekly income.
5. You plan your budget for a period of less than a year.
Some expenses have to be planned many years in advance. If you want to buy a car, it’s better to save money in advance instead of acquiring credit. If you don’t have long-term goals, you’re at risk of spending all your savings or taking on a loan.
6. You don’t know prices.
Unless you’re familiar with prices, you’ll end up spending more. Marketers are experts at tricking us, making the temptation to buy products with discounts high — but remember, the same product might be much cheaper in a different store.
7. You don’t spend any money on entertainment.
If you decide that films can be seen at home, eating out isn’t for you, or that concert tickets are way too expensive, after some time, you’ll feel burnout and become dissatisfied with your life. While cutting your expenses, you can reduce entertainment spending, but don’t get rid of this entirely. For example, meet up with your friends, but instead having a chat in a restaurant, invite them to your place for a cup of tea.
8. You’re a bad negotiator.
You can’t succeed alone, so negotiating skills are an indispensable trait in wealthy people. The best negotiators always have the best salary, working environment, and support from their boss. If negotiations are like taking bullets for you, try different online courses for guidance, and if you want to become affluent, don’t miss the importunity to practice in real life.
9. You don’t know how to establish relationships.
People who are rich tend to have several close friends while the poorest people are among the loneliest. While focusing on finance, we tend to forget about our friends. But the problem with this is that friends have a positive influence on all aspects of our lives, including finance. Having someone who believes in you and is always there for you shouldn’t be overlooked.
10. You believe that being rich is bad.
Some people think of being rich as evil, but don’t forget there are good people everywhere. You can become rich and stay a nice person. In fact, if you become rich, you can make this world a better place. Take a look at some of the most warm-hearted billionaires — they donate not only their money but their time and resources as well.


brightside--2020-10-15--6 Women Who Conquered the World So Skillfully That No One Noticed Their Imperfections

“ A woman , firmly confident in her beauty , will eventually be able to convince everyone else in her , ” said gorgeous Sophia Loren .
It ’ s true that feeling confident about your irresistibility is half of the success .
There are many examples of women who got the reputation of heart-stealers and fatal beauties but who in fact were far from the beauty ideal .
Still , men and the whole world would fall to their feet exclusively thanks to their ability to present themselves .
A plump German girl , who had no hint of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marlene Dietrich had , with a typical face , simply couldn ’ t become a part of the Hollywood world .
Her voluminous hips , the cheekbones of a commoner , and an upturned nose were far from the beauty ideals of that time .
Before filming in the movie The Blue Angel , which brought her world fame , Marlene Dietrich had to work hard on her appearance .
First of all , the director made her maintain a strict diet , her brows were plucked out in order to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dyed .
What ’ s more , they enhanced the languid heaviness of her eyelids , her face later developed sunken cheekbones that gave Dietrich that special charm .
However , it is believed that the actress had to get several of her molars removed to get this effect .
Relationships with men were a kind of a game for Marlene Dietrich .
She had a box at home where she kept letters from numerous lovers .
Marlene easily broke the hearts of men , who remained grateful for the rest of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were lucky to get a chance to have her in their life .
Erich Maria Remarque , Jean Gabin , and Joseph P. Kennedy , Sr. — none of them could resist the diva ’ s captivating charm .
Ernest Hemingway , who was also in love with her , once said , “ If she had nothing more than her voice , she could break your heart with it.
” Though her round face and a snubbed nose in no way outlined any hint of aristocracy in Liza , still , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aglow with sadness gave Liza a special charm .
She refused the help of her famous parents ( who were an actress and a director in Hollywood ) and started to coin her destiny by herself : she worked as a model , give solo concerts , and she patiently waited for her finest hour .
The woman with the voice of an angel that bewitched millions of people and caused tears of admiration was called “ a sparrow ” in real life .
Sometimes she was even called “ a lizard ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first marriage took place when the singer was 17 years old — she married the owner of a small shop .
One year later , Piaf gave birth to their daughter , who soon died of meningitis .
After having lost the baby , Édith broke up with her husband and had no more children .
After that , she met the love of her life — French boxer , Marcel Cerdan .
But he was married and had 3 kids .
Still , he would rush to his “ sparrow ” whenever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the earth for her .
Unfortunately , this impulse tragically stopped his life .
One year after starting the affair with Piaf , Cerdan was flying to see her from Paris to New York when his airplane crashed .
Édith Piaf had many love affairs within her life that she would start and stop without any regrets .
Once she started to realize her feelings were cooling down , she would stop the affair and go on searching for new adventures .
Even shortly before her death , Édith married a 26-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ideal of beauty , but it still attracted men and women .
The girl ’ s left leg was thinner than her right one due to the fact that she had polio in her childhood .
Frida hid this imperfection behind long skirts .
Nevertheless , Frida looked impressive , she was an incredibly charismatic person : bushy eyebrows , black hair styled in a bun , and always decorated with bright flowers .
She collected Mexican national outfits and dressed up brightly , creating the image of a total badass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ménage à trois ” ( an arrangement in which a married couple and the lover of one of them live together ) .
She wasn ’ t perfect and didn ’ t hide it , and yet she knew how to behave in society and adored the attention .
Many people didn ’ t see the beauty in Lilya but when she smiled , the real magic began .
This memory about her speaks for itself , “ The first impression about Lilya was “ Oh my god , she is ugly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ...
But she smiled at me and her whole face started to shine , I saw a gorgeous woman in front of me : huge hazelnut eyes , a beautifully shaped mouth , and almond teeth .
She had a charm that attracted others at first glance.
” When Lilya passed by , people would look at her : red hair , bright makeup , huge brown eyes .
They didn ’ t know who she was but still realized that this woman was incredible .
Still , Lilya didn ’ t see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had imperfections and would hide them behind clothing .
Here is what her stepson ’ s wife Inna Gens-Katanyan would say about her , “ Her body shape wasn ’ t the best .
She had thin legs that she would carefully hide behind long skirts and trousers .
She was the first woman in Moscow who started to wear trousers .
Her sense of style was outstanding .
But her mystical charm was mainly in the fact that she was a perfect conversationalist .
When talking to a man , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live with his interests .
Which man wouldn ’ t like that ?
” From her very childhood , Margaretha Geertruida Zelle dreamt about a luxury life that had no place for boredom .
So she decided to make her dream come true with the help of men .
She found her future husband , Dutch Colonial Army Captain Rudolf MacLeod , using an announcement , married him , and moved to Indonesia .
The marriage was a complete disappointment for both of them , so they decided to break up .
Finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the girl went on to earn a living in Paris .
This is when her fame as an “ eastern style ” dancer with the nickname Mata Hari began .
Some of her performances were something close to a modern striptease .
The immodest diva was invited to the best theaters in Europe .
One wealthy patron was replaced by another .
During the war , Germans decided to use this pretty dancer as a spy .
However , she started to work for both sides in order to earn more money .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the French and vice versa .
Soon Mata Hari was arrested .
At the trial , everyone sympathized with her , men were sending requests for clemency to the court , her lawyer , who was also her lover , even knelt in front of the judge .
But that didn ’ t save her .
On July 25 , 1917 , this spy was sentenced to death .

“A woman, firmly confident in her beauty, will eventually be able to convince everyone else in her,” said gorgeous Sophia Loren. It’s true that feeling confident about your irresistibility is half of the success. There are many examples of women who got the reputation of heart-stealers and fatal beauties but who in fact were far from the beauty ideal. Still, men and the whole world would fall to their feet exclusively thanks to their ability to present themselves.
We at Bright Side have carefully looked through memoirs and archives, hoping to reveal the secrets that helped ordinary girls leave a huge mark on history.
1. Marlene Dietrich
A plump German girl, who had no hint of the slim body shape that the gorgeous Marlene Dietrich had, with a typical face, simply couldn’t become a part of the Hollywood world. Her voluminous hips, the cheekbones of a commoner, and an upturned nose were far from the beauty ideals of that time. Before filming in the movie The Blue Angel, which brought her world fame, Marlene Dietrich had to work hard on her appearance. First of all, the director made her maintain a strict diet, her brows were plucked out in order to get a thin arch, and her hair was dyed. What’s more, they enhanced the languid heaviness of her eyelids, her face later developed sunken cheekbones that gave Dietrich that special charm. However, it is believed that the actress had to get several of her molars removed to get this effect.
Relationships with men were a kind of a game for Marlene Dietrich. She had a box at home where she kept letters from numerous lovers. Marlene easily broke the hearts of men, who remained grateful for the rest of their lives, rejoicing in the happiness that they were lucky to get a chance to have her in their life. Erich Maria Remarque, Jean Gabin, and Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. — none of them could resist the diva’s captivating charm. Ernest Hemingway, who was also in love with her, once said, “If she had nothing more than her voice, she could break your heart with it.”
2. Liza Minnelli
Though her round face and a snubbed nose in no way outlined any hint of aristocracy in Liza, still, her deep black eyes, that were aglow with sadness gave Liza a special charm. She refused the help of her famous parents (who were an actress and a director in Hollywood) and started to coin her destiny by herself: she worked as a model, give solo concerts, and she patiently waited for her finest hour.
Her world fame started with the movie Cabaret where she played the singer Sally Bowles. A hat, a bow tie, fishnets, and a witchy, slightly vicious look — this unforgettable image helped her find her way into the hearts of many men. Her love affairs were widely gossiped about in Hollywood society. Once, Martin Scorsese’s wife applied for a divorce, having called Liza Minnelli the reason. However, each of Liza’s 4 marriages ended in divorce too.
Liza Minnelli and her husband Peter Allen, 1967
3. Édith Piaf
The woman with the voice of an angel that bewitched millions of people and caused tears of admiration was called “a sparrow” in real life. Sometimes she was even called “a lizard” due to her small hands. Her first marriage took place when the singer was 17 years old — she married the owner of a small shop. One year later, Piaf gave birth to their daughter, who soon died of meningitis. After having lost the baby, Édith broke up with her husband and had no more children.
Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan
After that, she met the love of her life — French boxer, Marcel Cerdan. But he was married and had 3 kids. Still, he would rush to his “sparrow” whenever she called, even to the edges of the earth for her. Unfortunately, this impulse tragically stopped his life. One year after starting the affair with Piaf, Cerdan was flying to see her from Paris to New York when his airplane crashed. Édith Piaf had many love affairs within her life that she would start and stop without any regrets. Once she started to realize her feelings were cooling down, she would stop the affair and go on searching for new adventures. Even shortly before her death, Édith married a 26-year-old hairdresser.
Théo Sarapo was the actress’s second husband. The singer renounced Catholicism so that, according to Théo’s wishes, their wedding could take place in a Greek church. Édith died one year later and he inherited her debts — around 7 million Francs, which caused him to lose his apartment.
4. Frida Kahlo
Her appearance was far from the ideal of beauty, but it still attracted men and women. The girl’s left leg was thinner than her right one due to the fact that she had polio in her childhood. Frida hid this imperfection behind long skirts. Nevertheless, Frida looked impressive, she was an incredibly charismatic person: bushy eyebrows, black hair styled in a bun, and always decorated with bright flowers. She collected Mexican national outfits and dressed up brightly, creating the image of a total badass.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Mexico
Frida married the famous Mexican artist Diego Rivera, who was 20 years older than her. Her husband unfolded her talent in painting. They broke up several times but got back together repeatedly. Frida had many love affairs including Leon Trotsky, a Russian revolutionary. But she was psychologically dependent on Diego Rivera and stayed with him despite his infidelities.
5. Lilya Brik
She was suspected of creating a “ménage à trois” (an arrangement in which a married couple and the lover of one of them live together). She wasn’t perfect and didn’t hide it, and yet she knew how to behave in society and adored the attention. Many people didn’t see the beauty in Lilya but when she smiled, the real magic began. This memory about her speaks for itself, “The first impression about Lilya was “Oh my god, she is ugly, she had a big head and slouches... But she smiled at me and her whole face started to shine, I saw a gorgeous woman in front of me: huge hazelnut eyes, a beautifully shaped mouth, and almond teeth. She had a charm that attracted others at first glance.”
When Lilya passed by, people would look at her: red hair, bright makeup, huge brown eyes. They didn’t know who she was but still realized that this woman was incredible. Still, Lilya didn’t see herself through rose-colored glasses — she realized she had imperfections and would hide them behind clothing. Here is what her stepson’s wife Inna Gens-Katanyan would say about her, “Her body shape wasn’t the best. She had thin legs that she would carefully hide behind long skirts and trousers. She was the first woman in Moscow who started to wear trousers. Her sense of style was outstanding. But her mystical charm was mainly in the fact that she was a perfect conversationalist. When talking to a man, she would sink into him and start to live with his interests. Which man wouldn’t like that?”
Lilya Brik and Vladimir Mayakovsky in Yalta
6. Mata Hari
From her very childhood, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle dreamt about a luxury life that had no place for boredom. So she decided to make her dream come true with the help of men. She found her future husband, Dutch Colonial Army Captain Rudolf MacLeod, using an announcement, married him, and moved to Indonesia. The marriage was a complete disappointment for both of them, so they decided to break up. Finding herself on the verge of poverty, the girl went on to earn a living in Paris. This is when her fame as an “eastern style” dancer with the nickname Mata Hari began. Some of her performances were something close to a modern striptease. The immodest diva was invited to the best theaters in Europe. One wealthy patron was replaced by another.
During the war, Germans decided to use this pretty dancer as a spy. However, she started to work for both sides in order to earn more money. She would sell information about Germans to the French and vice versa. Soon Mata Hari was arrested. At the trial, everyone sympathized with her, men were sending requests for clemency to the court, her lawyer, who was also her lover, even knelt in front of the judge. But that didn’t save her. On July 25, 1917, this spy was sentenced to death.


brightside--2020-10-15--7 Reasons to Start Adding Cinnamon to Your Food

Cinnamon was considered a luxury spice in Europe in the Middle Ages .
The Arabs transported it via cumbersome land routes , and only wealthy people could afford to buy it .
Today , cinnamon can be found in almost every kitchen .
But this common spice is more than just a delicious additive in cakes and it can go a long way in giving you flawless skin and improving your well-being .
We at Bright Side love to sprinkle some cinnamon in our morning coffee .
And we decided to find out how it can benefit our health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are helpful for treating breakouts .
This spice can kill the bacteria and fungi that cause blemishes .
It is also a great source of powerful antioxidants that protect your body from damage caused by free radicals .
They can cause skin inflammation , and when this occurs , our pores are blocked , which leads to acne .
Free radicals may also contribute to premature skin aging , causing fine lines , pigmentation , and overall dull-looking skin .
The antioxidants in cinnamon slow down this process by protecting your cells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promote collagen production because it contains trace elements that have been shown to boost collagen levels .
3 .
It makes your skin look more even-toned .
Cinnamon increases circulation , bringing blood and oxygen to the skin .
It contains an astringent , a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues .
It may help your skin appear smoother and more even , and improve its health from the inside out .
Inflammation helps your body fight viruses and repair tissue damage .
But if it ’ s directed against your body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become dangerous .
Studies have shown that cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and can even ease swelling .
5 .
It may lower the risk of heart disease .
Adding cinnamon to your diet may keep your heart healthy , according to research .
In the study , rats that are fed a high-fat diet with cinnamon for 12 weeks gained less weight than mice that ate fatty foods without cinnamon .
A diet high in fat may lead to heart disease , and adding some cinnamon to your food may help with offsetting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiber .
It gives you a feeling of fullness and helps you to fight food cravings .
It also boosts metabolism , because your body uses more energy to process the spice than it does for other foods .
Cinnamon may help to delay brain aging and lower the oxidative stress of brain cells .
It also stimulates hippocampal plasticity , a part of the brain associated with memory .
The spice has even been shown to improve some symptoms of Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson ’ s disease .

Cinnamon was considered a luxury spice in Europe in the Middle Ages. The Arabs transported it via cumbersome land routes, and only wealthy people could afford to buy it. Today, cinnamon can be found in almost every kitchen. But this common spice is more than just a delicious additive in cakes and it can go a long way in giving you flawless skin and improving your well-being.
We at Bright Side love to sprinkle some cinnamon in our morning coffee. And we decided to find out how it can benefit our health and our looks.
1. It may minimize acne.
Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that are helpful for treating breakouts. This spice can kill the bacteria and fungi that cause blemishes. It is also a great source of powerful antioxidants that protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. They can cause skin inflammation, and when this occurs, our pores are blocked, which leads to acne.
2. It prevents signs of aging.
Free radicals may also contribute to premature skin aging, causing fine lines, pigmentation, and overall dull-looking skin. The antioxidants in cinnamon slow down this process by protecting your cells from this damage. Cinnamon can even promote collagen production because it contains trace elements that have been shown to boost collagen levels.
3. It makes your skin look more even-toned.
Cinnamon increases circulation, bringing blood and oxygen to the skin. It contains an astringent, a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues. It may help your skin appear smoother and more even, and improve its health from the inside out.
4. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Inflammation helps your body fight viruses and repair tissue damage. But if it’s directed against your body’s own tissues, it may become dangerous. Studies have shown that cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and can even ease swelling.
5. It may lower the risk of heart disease.
Adding cinnamon to your diet may keep your heart healthy, according to research. In the study, rats that are fed a high-fat diet with cinnamon for 12 weeks gained less weight than mice that ate fatty foods without cinnamon. A diet high in fat may lead to heart disease, and adding some cinnamon to your food may help with offsetting this risk.
6. It helps with weight loss.
Cinnamon is rich in fiber. It gives you a feeling of fullness and helps you to fight food cravings. It also boosts metabolism, because your body uses more energy to process the spice than it does for other foods.
7. It may improve memory.
Cinnamon may help to delay brain aging and lower the oxidative stress of brain cells. It also stimulates hippocampal plasticity, a part of the brain associated with memory. The spice has even been shown to improve some symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.