brightside--2020-06-25--If You Sleep More Than 10 Hours a Day, It Might Be a Sign of a Problem

If you ’ ve noticed that you need more then 9 hours of sleep to feel rested , it can be a sign that you are suffering from a health issue .
Especially if you ’ ve been falling asleep in unpredictable places and at unpredictable times .
That is why it is essential to look a little deeper into the cause of your oversleeping issue .
In most cases , oversleeping is overlooked , as most think that it is due to long work hours .
But not paying attention to this can lead to you ignoring the true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects .
Bright Side has information for you about the cause of oversleeping and feeling too tired even after 12 hours of sleep .
And remember , it is not about being a “ good sleeper.
” You might be suffering from hypersomnia .
The opposite of insomnia , hypersomnia , is a condition known for increased sleep duration during the night or day .
In fact , suffering from this condition can also mean you experience daytime sleepiness .
In this case , you might be able to fall asleep even when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even when sleeping more than the recommended amount , you will most likely feel tired and exhausted .
You might be depressed .
While some adults experience insomnia as a sign of depression there is a percentage of adults , as well as children and teens , who experience oversleeping due to this condition .
If you are neglecting or unaware of the fact that you are suffering from depression , oversleeping can be a sign that you shouldn ’ t ignore .
Your heart might be the cause .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a heart-related disease can be oversleeping .
This also includes daytime sleepiness .
While you might be feeling tired and exhausted , it might not be because you have worked a lot .
That is why it is not easy to differentiate if your problem with sleeping more then 9 hours in a 24-hour cycle can be related to heart issues .
You should consider checking your thyroid .
There are 2 types of thyroid issues that affect sleep .
While one of them causes insomnia , the other causes oversleeping or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Hypothyroidism is related to sleeping more than 10+ hours a day and can cause daytime fatigue and sleep .
If you don ’ t suffer from any other health problems , but you are sleeping more than the recommended hours , it is wise to check your thyroid .
You might be sleeping more during a specific season .
This is a disorder also known as SAD .
Different seasons have a different impact on those who struggle with this health issue .
Oversleeping falls under the winter-onset of SAD , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You are sleeping less than 6 hours per night .
Yes , not getting the right amount of sleep can cause serious oversleeping problems .
Whether by choice or due to other factors , lack of sleep can make you sleep more than usual .
Your sleeping period should be calm , relaxing , and undisturbed .
If not , you might end up sleeping more hours during the day , including daytime naps .
Your sleep might be disturbed by obstructive sleep apnea .
Obstructive sleep apnea happens when there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upper airways end up collapsing for 10 seconds , and this can happen up to hundreds of times a night .
Due to this , our sleep gets disturbed multiple times per night and we need more hours of sleep to feel rested .
When we don ’ t get those hours of sleep , daytime sleepiness occurs .
It seems like you are able to fall asleep everywhere and at any time , and many of us might call this being a “ good sleeper .
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If you’ve noticed that you need more then 9 hours of sleep to feel rested, it can be a sign that you are suffering from a health issue. Especially if you’ve been falling asleep in unpredictable places and at unpredictable times. That is why it is essential to look a little deeper into the cause of your oversleeping issue. In most cases, oversleeping is overlooked, as most think that it is due to long work hours. But not paying attention to this can lead to you ignoring the true problem which can have some bad side effects.
Bright Side has information for you about the cause of oversleeping and feeling too tired, even after 12 hours of sleep. And remember, it is not about being a “good sleeper.”
Disclaimer: Please remember that this article is for informational purposes only. In order to get professional advice and a diagnosis, please see your doctor.
You might be suffering from hypersomnia.
The opposite of insomnia, hypersomnia, is a condition known for increased sleep duration during the night or day. In fact, suffering from this condition can also mean you experience daytime sleepiness. In this case, you might be able to fall asleep when you are driving or are at work. Even when sleeping more than the recommended amount, you will most likely feel tired and exhausted.
Some symptoms of hypersomnia include feeling sleepy and tired during the day, finding it hard to wake up in the morning, and having a feeling that taking naps during the day doesn’t help at all. This can all lead to anxiety, restlessness, not thinking properly (slower thinking), headaches, and not having an appetite. This condition affects about 2% of people around the world. If you often find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, or not even remembering when you woke up during the night, you might suffer from this condition. According to Healthline, it usually begins in your childhood. However, if you have never felt as tired as you are in adulthood, it is advisable to contact your doctor to see what may be causing this condition and get your health back on track. Before you visit your doctor, it is recommended to do some of your own check-ups to be prepared for the appointment. You can keep track of your sleep patterns in a diary — when you fall asleep, when you wake up, etc. This way, it will be easier for your doctor to get the specific details they need.
You might be depressed.
While some adults experience insomnia as a sign of depression there are a percentage of adults, as well as children and teens, who experience oversleeping due to this condition. If you are neglecting or unaware of the fact that you are suffering from depression, oversleeping can be a sign that you shouldn’t ignore.
Depression is a serious matter, and oversleeping can be one indicator. It can usually happens during your teenage years, while older people experience more insomnia. However, when older people experience constant oversleeping, it may be that they are depressed and they may need to be treated medically. Not only that, but it’s mostly women who sleep more and feel very tired during the day when they’re depressed. It’s important to seek out for medical treatment, like taking antidepressants, to treat this condition.
Your heart might be the cause.
One of the signs that you might be suffering from a heart-related disease can be oversleeping. This also includes daytime sleepiness. While you might be feeling tired and exhausted, it might not be because you have worked a lot. That is why it is not easy to differentiate whether your problem with sleeping more than 9 hours in a 24-hour cycle can be related to heart issues.
You should consider checking your thyroid.
There are 2 types of thyroid issues that affect sleep. While one of them causes insomnia, the other causes oversleeping or the feeling of being tired all the time. For instance, hypothyroidism is related to sleeping more than 8+ hours a day and can cause daytime fatigue and sleep. If you don’t suffer from any other health problems but you are sleeping more than the recommended hours, it is wise to check your thyroid.
Our thyroids make hormones, and if they make too many of them, then this can make you wake up many times throughout the night, be irritated, and sweat during the night. However, if your thyroid doesn’t make enough hormones or makes too few of them, then this can cause disruptions in your sleep, like feeling too cold or feeling pain in your muscles. Not only that, but it can also cause too much sleeping during the daytime, where a person can barely stay awake. It’s advisable to medically take care of this issue by taking a blood test so your doctor can figure out if you have any thyroid issues. If you end up having this problem, there are a couple of things you can do to get rid of your sleepiness and create a healthier lifestyle. You can find a comfortable sleeping temperature, set up your ideal bedtime routine with music (or even take a bath before you go to bed), and cut down your intake of caffeine and substances.
You might be sleeping more during a specific season.
This is a disorder also known as SAD. Different seasons have a different impact on those who struggle with this health issue. Oversleeping falls under the winter-onset of SAD, which is also known as winter depression.
This type of depression starts and finishes around the same time each year. People usually begin to feel symptoms around the fall, which last throughout the winter — causing you to feel irritable and moody. But when spring and summertime come around, these symptoms tend to decrease. There are many symptoms that cause this, and it’s not just excessive sleepiness. You can find yourself feeling hopeless, having a hard time concentrating, having low energy, and losing interest in your usual favorite activities. Medications can treat this, but you can also change your mindset. It’s advisable to take steps to keep your mood and motivation static over the year.
You are sleeping less than 6 hours per night.
Yes, not getting the right amount of sleep can cause serious oversleeping problems. Whether by choice or due to other factors, a lack of sleep can make you sleep more than usual. Your sleeping period should be calm, relaxing, and undisturbed. If not, you might end up sleeping more hours during the day, including taking daytime naps.
Sometimes people will oversleep when they have to work a night shift, when they don’t get enough physical exercise, or even when using too much medication. There is a disorder called restless leg syndrome, which is when you move your legs around a lot and can’t stop moving them around. This can also lead to sleep interruptions, and feeling very tired when you wake up.
Your sleep might be disturbed by obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea happens when there is a blockage in the air pathways. The upper airways end up collapsing for 10 seconds and this can happen hundreds of times a night. Due to this, our sleep gets disturbed multiple times per night and we need more hours of sleep to feel rested. When we don’t get those hours of sleep, daytime sleepiness occurs. If you are able to fall asleep everywhere and at any time, this may be confused as being a “good sleeper.”
Sleep apnea mostly occurs in children and also adults. You might be unaware that you have this condition unless the person you sleep next to tells you that you snore too much. Here, your breathing gets interrupted, which means you get less sleep and end up feeling very tired and exhausted for school or work. It can also lead to danger as you may fall asleep on the road.
How many hours do you sleep a day? Have you noticed any health conditions that might be the reason for your oversleeping?
Please note: This article was updated in August 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-06-25--20 Designs That Deserve Salutes Hands Down

Some of the best designers combine creativity and practicality in their art that you can ’ t help but admire @ @ @ @ @ swing for both parents and a toddler , a jump rope with a counter , @ @ @ @ @ that looks like the inside of a mouth are all perfect examples of this .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ ve put together some of the most innovative designs to share with you .

Some of the best designers combine creativity and practicality in their art that you can’t help but admire. Creations such as a swing for both parents and a toddler, a jump rope with a counter, or a dentist waiting room that looks like the inside of a mouth are all perfect examples of this.
At Bright Side, we’ve put together some of the most innovative designs to share with you.


brightside--2020-06-26--15 People Whose Plans Were Smashed by a Harsh Reality

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes , the most ordinary situations from our lives become epic out of the blue .
When it seems that you ’ re surrounded by bad luck , don ’ t get upset .
It ’ s better to take a camera and capture all these unique moments and have a good laugh at them later .
“ I love you and all , but I love the sneakers too.
” “ My professor gave up at trying to get his cat off his work during office hours.
” “ Trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who offered to take our picture that his finger was covering the lens ” When you decide to propose to your girlfriend in a cool way but the guy in the background steals your thunder : “ Tried opening a yogurt .
How does this even happen ?
” “ My note on the cheese fries said : extra cheese on the side.
” This girl probably wanted to please her boyfriend but she didn ’ t know what she agreed to .
“ Brought my puppy to the beach .
Took him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn he isn ’ t supposed to eat sand.
” “ Sometimes the cake doesn ’ t come all the way out of the pan .
But it ’ s still really good !
” “ Lesson learned — don ’ t trust just any tourist to take your photo ... ” “ 1,000 years from now , an archaeologist will open my ’ dried ’ dishwasher and with little surprise will state , ’ Yep , his plastics and silicones are still just a bit wet.
’ ” “ I too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but unfortunately , my dad skills aren ’ t quite strong enough yet.
” The moment my mom realized what she was in for : “ Just realized my soap wasn ’ t working because it ’ s literally a block of cheese .
”

Sometimes, the most ordinary situations from our lives become epic out of the blue. When it seems that you’re surrounded by bad luck, don’t get upset. It’s better to take a camera and capture all these unique moments and have a good laugh at them later.
We at Bright Side have been in similar situations as the 15 people from our compilation found themselves in. Something simply veered things in the wrong direction.
“I love you and all, but I love the sneakers too.”
This is what this proposal looked like.
“My professor gave up at trying to get his cat off his work during office hours.”
“Trying to explain to the 70-year-old Swiss man who offered to take our picture that his finger was covering the lens”
When you decide to propose to your girlfriend in a cool way but the guy in the background steals your thunder:
“Tried opening a yogurt. How does this even happen?”
“My note on the cheese fries said: extra cheese on the side.”
This girl probably wanted to please her boyfriend but she didn’t know what she agreed to.
“Brought my puppy to the beach. Took him about 2 minutes to eat enough sand to learn he isn’t supposed to eat sand.”
“Sometimes the cake doesn’t come all the way out of the pan. But it’s still really good!”
“Lesson learned — don’t trust just any tourist to take your photo...”
“1,000 years from now, an archaeologist will open my ’dried’ dishwasher and with little surprise will state, ’Yep, his plastics and silicones are still just a bit wet.’”
“I too tried to grow my own pineapple, but unfortunately, my dad skills aren’t quite strong enough yet.”
“Not my finest moment...”
The moment my mom realized what she was in for:
“Just realized my soap wasn’t working because it’s literally a block of cheese.”


brightside--2020-06-26--18 Poodle Cats Who’ll Take Over Your Heart With Their Curls

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest The Selkirk Rex breed appeared in a very extraordinary way — from just one kitten in a rescue cat ’ s litter that had unusual curls in its fur .
And this happened only about 30 years ago .
So if you still haven ’ t heard about this breed , don ’ t worry , because now , you can finally meet some of these fluffy cuties .
We at Bright Side would like to share 18 photos featuring these unusual , curly-haired cats .
And we promise you that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll definitely want to have one too .
18 .
The more curls , the better !
14 .
“ Will you love me when I grow up ?
” 11 .
“ Just me and my fluff ” 10 .
“ Is it for me ?
For me ?
!
” 9 .
When somebody says your hair looks messy : 6 .
“ Don ’ t you like my cheeks ?
” 4 .
Just look at this cutie !
2 .
When Mommy is leaving for work : Have you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe you have your own pets that belong to unusual breeds ?
If so , please share their photos in the comments !

The Selkirk Rex breed appeared in a very extraordinary way — from just one kitten in a rescue cat’s litter that had unusual curls in its fur. And this happened only about 30 years ago. So if you still haven’t heard about this breed, don’t worry, because now, you can finally meet some of these fluffy cuties.
We at Bright Side would like to share 18 photos featuring these unusual, curly-haired cats. And we promise you that after reading this article, you’ll definitely want to have one too.
18. The more curls, the better!
17. “My human, my place...”
16. “Hey there!”
15. Hanging out together
14. “Will you love me when I grow up?”
13. This gorgeous fur
12. “Wake up, Mommy!”
11. “Just me and my fluff”
10. “Is it for me? For me?!”
9. When somebody says your hair looks messy:
8. A mountain of fluff
7. “Feed me now!”
6. “Don’t you like my cheeks?”
5. Bath time
4. Just look at this cutie!
3. Half sheep, half kitty
2. When Mommy is leaving for work:
1. Monday morning


brightside--2020-06-25--20+ People Who Proved That DIY Home Renovations Aren’t a Tragedy

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest A famous rule says that if you want changes in your life , start by redecorating your house .
But there are some people that like going a step further than merely rearranging furniture — they demolish the walls and start over , making their homes even more beautiful than before .
And some people ’ s homes boast a garden as well , which also requires plenty of attention .
And it ’ s these kinds of people who have never heard of the word , “ lazy.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my life .
It took me 3 months to pull this miracle together .
I finally have my own balcony oasis.
” “ I did so many things in my free time.
” “ I ’ ve been stuck in my apartment for months , staring at the same ugly bedroom , and I finally decided to change it.
” “ We bought a new home with a neglected garden .
We worked hard for 3 months to transform it.
” “ I ’ m so proud of myself !
I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I tidied up the house and the surrounding area.
” “ My dad and I built a patio at my house.
” Someone had tons of free time to do miracles !
After the renovation , this garden really started to look like a garden .
“ I ’ ve always dreamt of having a wardrobe room , so I decided to renovate the moldy , unused space on the top of our home.
” “ I moved into a new apartment in January , and the kitchen didn ’ t look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally decided to do something about it.
” “ 6 months later , the remodel is finally finished.
” Now it looks like a cozy house from a fairy tale .
“ We bought a flat and renovated it before moving in .
But we didn ’ t have enough energy or money to repair the balcony.
” A tiny kitchen before and after renovation “ 2 long years later — 90 % of work was done by me in my spare time , and my perfect house is ready.
” “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re newbies and are proud of the final result.
” “ We moved into a house that was built in 1927 and completely transformed it , keeping historically important interior details .
”

A famous rule says that if you want changes in your life, start by redecorating your house. But there are some people that like going a step further than merely rearranging furniture — they demolish the walls and start over, making their homes even more beautiful than before. And some people’s homes boast a garden as well, which also requires plenty of attention. And it’s these kinds of people who have never heard of the word, “lazy.”
We at Bright Side are delighted with those who have enough strength to finish what they’ve started so that they can enjoy the end result.
“I’ve never had a garden in my life. It took me 3 months to pull this miracle together. I finally have my own balcony oasis.”
“I did so many things in my free time.”
“I’ve been stuck in my apartment for months, staring at the same ugly bedroom, and I finally decided to change it.”
“We bought a new home with a neglected garden. We worked hard for 3 months to transform it.”
“I’m so proud of myself! I did it all with my own hands.”
“I tidied up the house and the surrounding area.”
“My dad and I built a patio at my house.”
A girl transformed her tiny yard into a real paradise.
Someone had tons of free time to do miracles!
After the renovation, this garden really started to look like a garden.
“I’ve always dreamt of having a wardrobe room, so I decided to renovate the moldy, unused space on the top of our home.”
“I moved into a new apartment in January, and the kitchen didn’t look the best. In May, I finally decided to do something about it.”
“6 months later, the remodel is finally finished.”
“Wife wanted it — wife got it.”
Now it looks like a cozy house from a fairy tale.
“We bought a flat and renovated it before moving in. But we didn’t have enough energy or money to repair the balcony.”
“So we decided to do it later. And 6 months later, I braced myself and did it with my own hands.”
A tiny kitchen before and after renovation
“2 long years later — 90% of work was done by me in my spare time, and my perfect house is ready.”
“We transformed a cluttered, unkempt garden into a cozy, tidy one.”
“My husband and I renovated our kitchen. We’re newbies and are proud of the final result.”
“We moved into a house that was built in 1927 and completely transformed it, keeping historically important interior details.”


brightside--2020-06-25--10 Celebrities Who Prove Age Is Just a Number

There are many ways that can help people look young , like yoga , meditation , a raw diet , and more .
Still , some people manage to stay so young that Dorian Grey himself would envy them .
Looking 25 at 70 years old sounds pretty incredible , right ?
But for some of the people in our article , this is very real .
We at Bright Side desperately need to know the secret of the celebrities from our compilation who seem to have curbed time and even managed to turn it back .
The American fashion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of June but we bet you ’ d never guess that after looking at the photos above .
And it ’ s not only her face but her physical condition that deserves a round of applause .
Keep it up , Vera !
The Somali fashion model , actress , and wife of the late David Bowie , Iman , looks dashing at the age of 64 .
She ’ s also a successful businesswoman , loving mother , and simply beautiful woman who must get thousands of admiring looks a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recipe to the eternal youth elixir — all because she seems to be getting younger with age !
Halle does a lot of physical training and her Instagram posts confirm this .
Maybe this eternal youth elixir is all about getting regular exercise ?
It ’ s been already 26 years since the world was introduced to the iconic Friends TV series .
But one of the show ’ s main characters , Monica , played by Courteney Cox , still looks as fresh and young as she did 26 years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of herself without makeup .
The photo got almost 400,000 likes and a load of comments admiring her natural , young look .
The actress looks at least 25 years younger than her real age and definitely deserves those compliments .
It ’ s hard to believe that “ Jenny from the Block ” has already turned 50 .
The singer and actress keeps up her good shape with the help of intensive training that gives her incredible results .
Being a mother to 3 children , Gigi Hadid , Bella Hadid , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuns with her perfect physique .
Looking at her , it becomes very clear who her charming daughters inherited their beauty from .
We do agree that Heidi looks gorgeous .
Being a mother of 4 , the former model charms with her grace and elegance the same way she did 20 years ago .
Just like 20 years ago , Cindy continues to win the hearts of millions around the world .
It seems the former model hasn ’ t changed a bit over years and looks even younger than before .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and entrepreneur turned 66 this year but we bet you wouldn ’ t have been able to guess her real age if we hadn ’ t told you .
Maybe her secret lies in that charming smile she always wears !
We still can ’ t believe Vera Wang is turning 71 soon — she really impressed us with the way she looks .
How about you ?
Who impressed you the most in this article ?

There are many ways that can help people look young, like yoga, meditation, a raw diet, and more. Still, some people manage to stay so young that Dorian Grey himself would envy them. Looking 25 at 70 years old sounds pretty incredible, right? But for some of the people in our article, this is very real.
We at Bright Side desperately need to know the secret of the celebrities from our compilation who seem to have curbed time and even managed to turn it back.
Vera Wang, 70 years old
The American fashion designer is going to turn 71 at the end of June but we bet you’d never guess that after looking at the photos above. And it’s not only her face but her physical condition that deserves a round of applause. Keep it up, Vera!
Iman, 64 years old
The Somali fashion model, actress, and wife of the late David Bowie, Iman, looks dashing at the age of 64. She’s also a successful businesswoman, loving mother, and simply beautiful woman who must get thousands of admiring looks a day.
Halle Berry, 53 years old
The Oscar-winning actress apparently possesses the recipe to the eternal youth elixir — all because she seems to be getting younger with age! Halle does a lot of physical training and her Instagram posts confirm this. Maybe this eternal youth elixir is all about getting regular exercise?
Courteney Cox, 56 years old
It’s been already 26 years since the world was introduced to the iconic Friends TV series. But one of the show’s main characters, Monica, played by Courteney Cox, still looks as fresh and young as she did 26 years ago.
Salma Hayek, 53 years old
Recently, Salma posted a photo of herself without makeup. The photo got almost 400,000 likes and a load of comments admiring her natural, young look. The actress looks at least 25 years younger than her real age and definitely deserves those compliments.
Jennifer Lopez, 50 years old
It’s hard to believe that “Jenny from the Block” has already turned 50. The singer and actress keeps up her good shape with the help of intensive training that gives her incredible results.
Yolanda Hadid, 56 years old
Being a mother to 3 children, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid, the former model stuns with her perfect physique. Looking at her, it becomes very clear who her charming daughters inherited their beauty from.
Heidi Klum, 47 years old
We do agree that Heidi looks gorgeous. Being a mother of 4, the former model charms with her grace and elegance the same way she did 20 years ago.
Cindy Crawford, 54 years old
Just like 20 years ago, Cindy continues to win the hearts of millions around the world. It seems the former model hasn’t changed a bit over years and looks even younger than before.
Christie Brinkley, 66 years old
The former American model, actress, and entrepreneur turned 66 this year but we bet you wouldn’t have been able to guess her real age if we hadn’t told you. Maybe her secret lies in that charming smile she always wears!


brightside--2020-06-25--10 Celebrities Who Rose to Fame by Being in the Right Place at the Right Time

Millions of people around the world prepare for years to succeed in careers related to the arts , like acting , but very few of them actually manage to make a living from it , let alone become famous worldwide .
What makes one fate different from the other is that in most of those cases , it ’ s not talent , but rather , luck doing its thing .
That ’ s what makes luck so important — it ’ s unpredictable .
In this case , we might as well just “ be in the right place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case with Harrison Ford , who met George Lucas while working as a carpenter , or Pamela Anderson , who was caught on camera during a football game , or Charlize Theron , who caught the attention of a talent scout during a discussion with a bank employee , among others .
Thanks to his then-wife , Lori Anne Allison , Depp met Nicolas Cage , who encouraged him to try his luck as an actor .
He attended the audition for A Nightmare on Elm Street and sparked off some very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter , calling him “ dreamy.
” When they saw Depp , they put their trust in him without hesitation and he got his first role on the big screen : Glen Lantz , the main character ’ s boyfriend .
Dawson was born and raised in a low-income neighborhood in New York .
Call it luck , but one day they were shooting a commercial near the abandoned building where she lived .
She went outside to see a member of the film crew she liked .
Photographer and director Larry Clark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his movie Kids .
Despite being a tough-to-watch film that portrays the life of young New Yorkers dealing with vice and criminality , her family didn ’ t object .
That first role gave rise to a star , and all of that was thanks to her smile .
It ’ s difficult to deny that a smile goes a long way , right ?
It is a known fact that Trejo had several problems with the authorities during his youth and that he has been in prison more than a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact is that during his time in San Quentin prison , Trejo developed one of his passions : boxing .
While competing , he also helped young people overcome their addiction problems and thanks to this combination of the 2 , he made it to the big screen .
One of the boys he helped , got him to meet on the set of Runaway Train with screenwriter Edward Bunker , who remembered his talent as a boxer and offered him a position training his actors .
It was during that job that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting role in the film .
During his youth he received martial arts training , first in Fullerton , California , and then he went over to Japan , where he originally found work as an English teacher but also continued his martial arts training .
He continued his training there and by 1985 , already back in the United States , Seagal was working as a choreographer for a number of action scenes in movies .
His career in film began thanks to talent agent Michael Ovitz , who had been his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced him to producer Andrew Davis , with whom he would eventually make his first film , Above the Law , in 1987 .
Statham grew up in Norfolk , England .
During his school years he was part of the soccer team , but the sport he actually excelled in was diving .
He was actually a professional diver and he even participated in major tournaments and was part of the British National Swimming Team for 12 years .
Thanks to a fashion agent who saw him while he was training , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , while working for different brands , he got an audition for Lock , Stock and Two Smoking Barrels by British director Guy Ritchie , who offered him the first role of his career , that of the character called Bacon .
The film was a success for both Ritchie and Statham , launching them to fame .
At times , all the effort in the world is worthless if you don ’ t have a little bit of luck , and that ’ s exactly what happened to Pamela Anderson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera during a football match where she was wearing a Labatt T-shirt , which caused the crowd to shout .
So much so that she was brought down to the field to receive a standing ovation from the crowd .
Then Labatt offered her a contract as a model and she accepted .
A little while later , she posed for Playboy magazine and moved to Los Angeles to settle as a model and become a movie and TV star .
Ford dipped his toe in the water of acting after finishing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from being easy for him : he tried his hand at acting for a while until he decided to give it up to become a carpenter .
Things turned around for him when , thanks to carpentry , he met ( again ) none other than George Lucas .
Ford had been working all night in Francis Ford Coppola ’ s office when Lucas showed up .
It was morning already and he was holding auditions for Star Wars there .
Ford had played a small role in American Graffiti , Lucas ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and started talking to him .
At one point Ford was called in to help them cast the auditions : he read a few lines as a practice buddy with over 100 actors and , surprise , he was then asked to audition himself .
That ’ s how he got the part of Han Solo , and the rest is history .
Norma Jeane Baker worked at the Radio Plane munitions factory .
At the end of 1944 , she met photographer David Conover , who was sent by the Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers and raise their morale .
Although none of her photos were used , she stopped working there in January 1945 and started modeling for Conover and his friends .
Defying her husband , Norma moved out on her own and signed a contract with the Blue Book modeling agency in August of the same year .
According to the agency ’ s owner , Norma was one of its most ambitious and hard-working models , having appeared on 33 magazine covers by early 1946 .
Her stage name would come in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she and Ben Lyon , an executive from 20th Century Fox , decided that she would be Marilyn in honor of Broadway star Marilyn Miller , and Monroe , after Norma ’ s mother ’ s maiden name .
When Gibson went to Mad Max ’ s casting , he wasn ’ t actually auditioning , he just went to support his sister , who was the one looking to be cast .
He caught everyone ’ s attention because the night before he had been involved in a bar fight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
When he saw him like that , director George Miller thought about giving him a role as an extra and told him to come back in a few days .
When they met again , Gibson looked very different and attractive , which surprised the director so much that he offered him the lead role in Mad Max , thus making his sudden jump to world fame .
Born in South Africa , she moved to the United States to become a classical dancer .
However , luck played a nasty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her knee shortly after arriving in the country .
One day she went to a bank located on Hollywood Boulevard to cash a check that her mother had sent her so that she could pay the rent , and the teller refused to give her the money .
While Theron was having a heated argument with the employee , John Crosby was standing behind her .
He was a talent agent who , after the altercation , handed her his card .
After a long time of unsuccessful castings and playing supporting roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the big screen with her performance in The Devil ’ s Advocate , a film she starred in with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves , which was a box office success .

Millions of people around the world prepare for years to succeed in careers related to the arts, like acting, but very few of them actually manage to make a living from it, let alone become famous worldwide. What makes one fate different from the other is that in most of those cases, it’s not talent, but rather, luck doing its thing. That’s what makes luck so important — it’s unpredictable. In this case, we might as well just “be in the right place at the right time.” This was the case with Harrison Ford, who met George Lucas while working as a carpenter, or Pamela Anderson, who was caught on camera during a football game, or Charlize Theron, who caught the attention of a talent scout during a discussion with a bank employee, among others.
Bright Side compiled a list of actors who, on top of being talented, were in the right place at the right time. That’s perhaps the best combination to be launched to fame.
1. Johnny Depp
Thanks to his then-wife, Lori Anne Allison, Depp met Nicolas Cage, who encouraged him to try his luck as an actor. He attended the audition for A Nightmare on Elm Street and sparked off some very strong emotions from the director’s daughter, calling him “dreamy.” When they saw Depp, they put their trust in him without hesitation and he got his first role on the big screen: Glen Lantz, the main character’s boyfriend.
2. Rosario Dawson
Dawson was born and raised in a low-income neighborhood in New York. Call it luck, but one day they were shooting a commercial near the abandoned building where she lived. She went outside to see a member of the film crew she liked. Photographer and director Larry Clark approached her if she wanted to appear in his movie Kids. Despite being a tough-to-watch film that portrays the life of young New Yorkers dealing with vice and criminality, her family didn’t object. That first role gave rise to a star, and all of that was thanks to her smile. It’s difficult to deny that a smile goes a long way, right?
3. Danny Trejo
It is a known fact that Trejo had several problems with the authorities during his youth and that he has been in prison more than a few times. However, a lesser known fact is that during his time in San Quentin prison, Trejo developed one of his passions: boxing. While competing, he also helped young people overcome their addiction problems and thanks to this combination of the 2, he made it to the big screen. One of the boys he helped, got him to meet on the set of Runaway Train with screenwriter Edward Bunker, who remembered his talent as a boxer and offered him a position training his actors. It was during that job that the director decided to give him a supporting role in the film.
4. Steven Seagal
During his youth he received martial arts training, first in Fullerton, California, and then he went over to Japan, where he originally found work as an English teacher but also continued his martial arts training. He continued his training there and by 1985, already back in the United States, Seagal was working as a choreographer for a number of action scenes in movies. His career in film began thanks to talent agent Michael Ovitz, who had been his martial arts student for years. Ovitz introduced him to producer Andrew Davis, with whom he would eventually make his first film, Above the Law, in 1987.
5. Jason Statham
Statham grew up in Norfolk, England. During his school years he was part of the soccer team, but the sport he actually excelled in was diving. He was actually a professional diver and he even participated in major tournaments and was part of the British National Swimming Team for 12 years. Thanks to a fashion agent who saw him while he was training, Statham got into modeling. During that time, while working for different brands, he got an audition for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels by British director Guy Ritchie, who offered him the first role of his career, that of the character called Bacon. The film was a success for both Ritchie and Statham, launching them to fame.
6. Pamela Anderson
At times, all the effort in the world is worthless if you don’t have a little bit of luck, and that’s exactly what happened to Pamela Anderson. The now-actress and model was caught on camera during a football match where she was wearing a Labatt T-shirt, which caused the crowd to shout. So much so that she was brought down to the field to receive a standing ovation from the crowd. Then Labatt offered her a contract as a model and she accepted. A little while later, she posed for Playboy magazine and moved to Los Angeles to settle as a model and become a movie and TV star.
7. Harrison Ford
Ford dipped his toe in the water of acting after finishing his studies. However, things were far from being easy for him: he tried his hand at acting for a while until he decided to give it up to become a carpenter. Things turned around for him when, thanks to carpentry, he met (again) none other than George Lucas. Ford had been working all night in Francis Ford Coppola’s office when Lucas showed up. It was morning already and he was holding auditions for Star Wars there. Ford had played a small role in American Graffiti, Lucas’ second film, so the director recognized him and started talking to him. At one point Ford was called in to help them cast the auditions: he read a few lines as a practice buddy with over 100 actors and, surprise, he was then asked to audition himself. That’s how he got the part of Han Solo, and the rest is history.
8. Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jeane Baker worked at the Radio Plane munitions factory. At the end of 1944, she met photographer David Conover, who was sent by the Air Force to the factory to photograph the workers and raise their morale. Although none of her photos were used, she stopped working there in January 1945 and started modeling for Conover and his friends. Defying her husband, Norma moved out on her own and signed a contract with the Blue Book modeling agency in August of the same year. According to the agency’s owner, Norma was one of its most ambitious and hard-working models, having appeared on 33 magazine covers by early 1946. Her stage name would come in the early days of her acting career, when she and Ben Lyon, an executive from 20th Century Fox, decided that she would be Marilyn in honor of Broadway star Marilyn Miller, and Monroe, after Norma’s mother’s maiden name.
9. Mel Gibson
When Gibson went to Mad Max’s casting, he wasn’t actually auditioning, he just went to support his sister, who was the one looking to be cast. He caught everyone’s attention because the night before he had been involved in a bar fight, so he still looked a little roughed up. When he saw him like that, director George Miller thought about giving him a role as an extra and told him to come back in a few days. When they met again, Gibson looked very different and attractive, which surprised the director so much that he offered him the lead role in Mad Max, thus making his sudden jump to world fame.
10. Charlize Theron
Born in South Africa, she moved to the United States to become a classical dancer. However, luck played a nasty trick on her, as she broke her knee shortly after arriving in the country. One day she went to a bank located on Hollywood Boulevard to cash a check that her mother had sent her so that she could pay the rent, and the teller refused to give her the money. While Theron was having a heated argument with the employee, John Crosby was standing behind her. He was a talent agent who, after the altercation, handed her his card. After a long time of unsuccessful castings and playing supporting roles, Theron established a solid reputation on the big screen with her performance in The Devil’s Advocate, a film she starred in with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, which was a box office success.


brightside--2020-06-26--20 Wildly Creative Jewelry Pieces That Are Wearable Works of Art

Carefully selected jewelry can be a reflection of your inner world .
For example , if you like wearing large @ @ @ @ @ bracelets , you tend to be an active , social , and bubbly person .
@ @ @ @ @ a little giraffe around your neck , and that ’ s it , you are @ @ @ @ @ plenty of other pieces that can show what you truly love deep down .

Carefully selected jewelry can be a reflection of your inner world. For example, if you like wearing large rings, necklaces, or bracelets, you tend to be an active, social, and bubbly person. Imagine having a plant or a little giraffe around your neck, and that’s it, you are a nature-lover! There are plenty of other pieces that can show what you truly love deep down.


brightside--2020-06-26--20 Photos Proving Dogs Are a Gift From Heaven

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Having a dog means you ’ ll never be a couch potato .
They encourage us to socialize and spend more time outdoors , even if the weather is poor and all you want is to lie down .
They ’ re also your best workout buddies , and as a dog owner , you ’ ll find yourself using different types of muscles for chasing , pulling , and holding your pet .
And , without a doubt , you ’ ll be exercising your facial muscles a lot because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many reasons to smile .
1 .
“ My daughter is home with a fever .
Puppy therapy has commenced.
” 2 .
“ My daughter and dog checking out the first snow of the season ” 3 .
“ When she comes home from a long day at school , after a bad day , having been told off , or being sad , she cuddles her best friend.
” 5 .
“ My wife caught my daughter and my pittie both begging for food.
” 6 .
“ My friend just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... ’ along with this pic.
” 7 .
“ Mitus loves Grandma .
He ’ s so gentle with her but crazy hyper with anyone else !
” 8 .
“ My dad was originally opposed to us getting a dog .
I think he changed his mind.
” 11 .
“ Don ’ t get a kitten and a husky they said ... ” 12 .
“ After 6 months of being depression-free , I adopted my new best friend !
Everyone , meet Gilly !
” 13 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to health issues , so anytime my neighbor ’ s dog sees me , he runs back inside his house to bring me back out one of his favorite toys.
” 14 .
“ My 1-year-old kid and 150-lb mastiff are best friends.
” 15 .
“ My 3-legged golden retriever and her 7 little puppies ” 16 .
“ My big dude just turned 1 and is massive !
” 17 .
“ I leave my daughter in the car seat while I shower so I can keep an eye on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we don ’ t allow him in the bathroom.
” 18 .
“ I guess you could say it was love at first sight.
” 19 .
“ My friend works at a dog grooming spa and turned around and saw this happening ... ”

Having a dog means you’ll never be a couch potato. They encourage us to socialize and spend more time outdoors, even if the weather is poor and all you want is to lie down. They’re also your best workout buddies, and as a dog owner, you’ll find yourself using different types of muscles for chasing, pulling, and holding your pet. And, without a doubt, you’ll be exercising your facial muscles a lot because those furry balls of love give us many reasons to smile.
We at Bright Side invite you to look at these pawesome pictures that will remind you that love comes in all shapes and sizes — and with a fluffy tail.
1. “My daughter is home with a fever. Puppy therapy has commenced.”
2. “My daughter and dog checking out the first snow of the season”
3. “When she comes home from a long day at school, after a bad day, having been told off, or being sad, she cuddles her best friend.”
4. “My new roommate’s dog likes holding hands.”
5. “My wife caught my daughter and my pittie both begging for food.”
6. “My friend just texted: ’Adopted a dog yesterday...’ along with this pic.”
7. “Mitus loves Grandma. He’s so gentle with her but crazy hyper with anyone else!”
8. “My dad was originally opposed to us getting a dog. I think he changed his mind.”
9. “I met my best friend today.”
10. “My wife’s dog hates thunderstorms.”
11. “Don’t get a kitten and a husky they said...”
12. “After 6 months of being depression-free, I adopted my new best friend! Everyone, meet Gilly!”
13. “I can’t leave the house much due to health issues, so anytime my neighbor’s dog sees me, he runs back inside his house to bring me back out one of his favorite toys.”
14. “My 1-year-old kid and 150-lb mastiff are best friends.”
15. “My 3-legged golden retriever and her 7 little puppies”
16. “My big dude just turned 1 and is massive!”
17. “I leave my daughter in the car seat while I shower so I can keep an eye on her. My corgi still loves her but we don’t allow him in the bathroom.”
18. “I guess you could say it was love at first sight.”
19. “My friend works at a dog grooming spa and turned around and saw this happening...”
20. “Just my dog spooning my baby...”


brightside--2020-06-26--11 People Proved Why You Need Nerves of Steel to Deal With Your Siblings

The expression , “ There ’ s only one step from love to hate , ” perfectly describes relationships between siblings .
Communication with them reminds us of an everyday roller-coaster ride that constantly shows the best qualities of children and teenagers , as well as their instinct to be competitive , like who ’ s better at ticking the other sibling off with their ridiculous jokes and sarcastic comments , for example .
We at Bright Side enthusiastically plunged into some childhood memories , collecting all kinds of examples of the difficult — yet certainly not boring — everyday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restless relatives nearby .
1 .
“ So my little brother did this while nobody else was home .
I think it ’ s fair to say that he is the spawn of Satan.
” 2 .
It ’ s impossible to watch a movie without it .
3 .
It ’ s hard when your sense of humor isn ’ t appreciated .
4 .
This is one of the main dangers when you have older siblings .
5 .
“ My little brother considers himself a genius of pranks.
” 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ note at dinner.
” 8 .
“ Today , I finally realized what younger brothers are really for.
” 9 .
“ I ordered new sneakers and asked my little brother to take pictures of them while I was at work.
” 11 .
And finally , the relationship between Liam and Chris Hemsworth as a reference example Do you have any brothers or sisters ?
What kind of relationship do you have ?
Perhaps you have photos of their jokes or pranks you can share !

The expression, “There’s only one step from love to hate,” perfectly describes relationships between siblings. Communication with them reminds us of an everyday roller-coaster ride that constantly shows the best qualities of children and teenagers, as well as their instinct to be competitive, like who’s better at ticking the other sibling off with their ridiculous jokes and sarcastic comments, for example.
We at Bright Side enthusiastically plunged into some childhood memories, collecting all kinds of examples of the difficult — yet certainly not boring — everyday lives of people who always have their restless relatives nearby.
1. “So my little brother did this while nobody else was home. I think it’s fair to say that he is the spawn of Satan.”
2. It’s impossible to watch a movie without it.
3. It’s hard when your sense of humor isn’t appreciated.
4. This is one of the main dangers when you have older siblings.
5. “My little brother considers himself a genius of pranks.”
6. It’s impossible to live without competition.
7. “My brother passed me this note at dinner.”
8. “Today, I finally realized what younger brothers are really for.”
9. “I ordered new sneakers and asked my little brother to take pictures of them while I was at work.”
10. “I love sending weirdly cropped photos to my brother.”
11. And finally, the relationship between Liam and Chris Hemsworth as a reference example


brightside--2020-06-26--20+ Photos With Small Details That Make Them Really Special

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Life is full of big and small surprises , but the most important thing is to look around yourself .
Sometimes , it may be something small but nice , a kind gesture performed by a person you don ’ t know , or an amazing situation you get to witness .
Yes , the ability to notice small details in simple , ordinary things can make your life much more interesting .
“ Someone put an effort into placing a smiley face on my Krispy Kreme donut.
” “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting his prey ” “ The seasoning packet for my ramen has little pandas in it !
” This boy is the best part of this kitchen .
“ I was cutting some apples and a little piece got on my knife , shaped like a knife !
” “ Was out for a drive and came across this tense scene ... ” “ Our Persian cat staring at our new pup ” When you want to drive a car and don ’ t want to spend money on gas : “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rafiki from The Lion King.
” “ When old tennis trophies become the epic struggle of ukulele vs spider web ” Not all bananas are good for you ...
He ’ s the one and only king of the road .
“ Our office is on the tenth floor .
This is the second time that I ’ ve got a heart attack today.
” “ My 3-year-old said he ’ d found a dead fly and was taking him outside .
I assumed he meant on a napkin , not as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Did you think these were just pebbles ?
Cat glasses — a.k.a .
the cutest illusion we ’ ve ever seen

Life is full of big and small surprises, but the most important thing is to look around yourself. Sometimes, it may be something small but nice, a kind gesture performed by a person you don’t know, or an amazing situation you get to witness. Yes, the ability to notice small details in simple, ordinary things can make your life much more interesting.
If you don’t believe us, take a look at the people from this new Bright Side compilation. They found a lot of interesting things simply by looking around.
“Someone put an effort into placing a smiley face on my Krispy Kreme donut.”
“My dog, in his natural habitat, hunting his prey”
“The seasoning packet for my ramen has little pandas in it!”
This boy is the best part of this kitchen.
When the bus stop button stopped working:
“I was cutting some apples and a little piece got on my knife, shaped like a knife!”
“Was out for a drive and came across this tense scene...”
“Our Persian cat staring at our new pup”
When you want to drive a car and don’t want to spend money on gas:
“My friend’s septic tank looks like Rafiki from The Lion King.”
“When old tennis trophies become the epic struggle of ukulele vs spider web”
Not all bananas are good for you...
“My toothpaste has stars in it.”
“I adopted a dog. Alabama is suspicious.”
He’s the one and only king of the road.
This yellow beetle with a yellow beetle
“Our office is on the tenth floor. This is the second time that I’ve got a heart attack today.”
“The smallest maple tree leaf I’ve ever seen”
“My 3-year-old said he’d found a dead fly and was taking him outside. I assumed he meant on a napkin, not as the driver of a 1957 convertible...”
Did you think these were just pebbles?
Lake Tahoe
Cat glasses — a.k.a. the cutest illusion we’ve ever seen


brightside--2020-06-26--12 Smart People Who You Can Never Take by Surprise

Some people may wonder what to do when they find dirty handprints on the wall , how to solve a problem due to a lack of communication , or how to use ordinary objects to make your life more convenient without spending money .
But people from this compilation are never caught off guard , no matter how difficult the situation .
Bright Side found a category of people who can find a solution and an appropriate answer in just about any situation .
And one thing ’ s for sure — you ’ ll never get bored of hanging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want the socket to stand out among the stones on the wall.
” “ Recently , someone left handprints right on the wall .
The communal services could clean this disgrace but luckily , they didn ’ t .
Now , the wall looks like this.
” When you see a goal and follow it : “ The way my son makes his sandwiches so there ’ s no overhang ” Instead of throwing away old Lego details , a beekeeper decided to make a beehive .
“ My grandma , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flowers in an empty shell from World War II.
” When you don ’ t have a coffee table but still want to eat with convenience in front of the TV : “ My neighbors decided to build a fence , but they didn ’ t want to cut down the trees .
So they came up with this solution.
” When you don ’ t communicate enough , but you know how to solve this problem : So no one can steal your luggage “ My son modified his bike to comfortably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hung a clock that goes backward .
As a result , it faces the right way in the mirror , so it ’ s easy to keep track of time while you ’ re getting ready .
”

Some people may wonder what to do when they find dirty handprints on the wall, how to solve a problem due to a lack of communication, or how to use ordinary objects to make your life more convenient without spending money. But people from this compilation are never caught off guard, no matter how difficult the situation.
Bright Side found a category of people who can find a solution and an appropriate answer in just about any situation. And one thing’s for sure — you’ll never get bored of hanging out with them.
“Mom didn’t want the socket to stand out among the stones on the wall.”
“Recently, someone left handprints right on the wall. The communal services could clean this disgrace but luckily, they didn’t. Now, the wall looks like this.”
When you see a goal and follow it:
“The way my son makes his sandwiches so there’s no overhang”
Instead of throwing away old Lego details, a beekeeper decided to make a beehive.
“My grandma, instead of buying a vase, keeps flowers in an empty shell from World War II.”
When you don’t have a coffee table but still want to eat with convenience in front of the TV:
“My neighbors decided to build a fence, but they didn’t want to cut down the trees. So they came up with this solution.”
When you don’t communicate enough, but you know how to solve this problem:
So no one can steal your luggage
“My son modified his bike to comfortably ride it barefoot.”
“My grandparents hung a clock that goes backward. As a result, it faces the right way in the mirror, so it’s easy to keep track of time while you’re getting ready.”


brightside--2020-06-26--15 Parents Shared Clever Tricks That Help Save Everyone’s Nerves

While children are getting to know the world around them and learning about themselves and their abilities , parents have to sweat it out a lot , developing incredible patience and coming up with solid arguments .
Even if you ’ re always trying to understand and support your child as much as possible , the moments when emotions get too overwhelming will happen anyway .
But every parent has their own tricks that help them masterfully cope with the daily difficulties of childrearing .
We at Bright Side support mutual understanding and a friendly atmosphere in the family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hacks from Internet users will help you save your nerves and become closer to your children .
A little trick that allows us to take into account the desires of children and helps avoid tantrums .
Let the child learn and practice tying shoelaces in a calm environment , and not just right before you ’ re going out .
Use anger for your own benefit .
An idea on how to protect kitchen utensils from a child when they learn to walk Look at the situation from the other side .
Empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Did you know that you can put an IKEA high chair in the dishwasher and not have to constantly clean it yourself ?
The road to rest lies through cunning .
You can tame even the most obstinate kids with savvy .
Stun your kids and be unpredictable .

While children are getting to know the world around them and learning about themselves and their abilities, parents have to sweat it out a lot, developing incredible patience and coming up with solid arguments. Even if you’re always trying to understand and support your child as much as possible, the moments when emotions get too overwhelming will happen anyway. But every parent has their own tricks that help them masterfully cope with the daily difficulties of childrearing.
We at Bright Side support mutual understanding and a friendly atmosphere in the family, which is why we hope that our hacks from Internet users will help you save your nerves and become closer to your children.
Try the opposite approach.
A little trick that allows us to take into account the desires of children and helps avoid tantrums.
A hack to remember things
Let the child learn and practice tying shoelaces in a calm environment, and not just right before you’re going out.
Use anger for your own benefit.
An idea on how to protect kitchen utensils from a child when they learn to walk
Look at the situation from the other side.
Empty cardboard boxes are great for various uses.
Add kindness to their fears.
Did you know that you can put an IKEA high chair in the dishwasher and not have to constantly clean it yourself?
Ask unexpected questions.
A trick for large families
The road to rest lies through cunning.
You can tame even the most obstinate kids with savvy.
Stun your kids and be unpredictable.


brightside--2020-06-27--10 Tricks to Control How Much You Eat Without Feeling Hungry

Dieting can be very hard and time-consuming , and it probably leaves you with a feeling of hunger more often than not .
But we have good news for you : the Internet is filled with little habits you can teach yourself that will help reduce how much you want to eat without getting cravings throughout the day .
The Bright Side team put together 10 of the best and easiest tricks to limit the portions you eat so that you can incorporate them into your life — it ’ s as easy as pie .
Sprinkle some cayenne on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pepper with some veggies .
It ’ s a very simple trick that boosts your food ’ s flavor and promotes weight loss by reducing hunger , according to this study .
“ We found that consuming red pepper can help manage the appetite and burn more calories after a meal , especially for individuals who don ’ t consume spice regularly , ” a researcher claimed .
Sugary drinks are usually not recommended in a diet .
A simple trick to consume less without missing your favorite beverage is to pour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As suggested by this study , you ’ ll feel like you had more to drink .
Add some extra ice to your drink to make it look even more full ( when it ’ s actually less ) !
The scent and taste of peppermint can promote weight loss by fighting any food cravings you might have during the day .
So to reduce over-snacking , we suggest buying a mint-flavored candle or having some delicious mint tea during the day .
It might be a bit of a challenge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand will make you eat slower and be more mindful .
It ’ s said that this will decrease hunger and lead to higher levels of satisfaction between meals .
This study suggests that having a color contrast between your food and your plate is the key to making you serve yourself less .
Even though the reason is not entirely clear yet , other research found that people eating from red plates consume less overall , independent of the color of the food .
If you over-serve , it ’ s very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shockingly , in this research , even the nutrition experts served 31 % more without being aware of it when given a larger plate to eat off of .
Apparently , it ’ s the distance to the border of the plate that makes you decide on what a proper portion is instead of the amount of food itself .
So you ’ d better buy some more small plates !
7 .
End your meal with a new kind of sweet treat .
We all love sweets and most of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having dinner .
Unfortunately , we also know that these treats don ’ t fit too well in a diet .
Try treating yourself in a different way , like by enjoying a cup of sweet tea after dinner .
8 .
Start every meal with a glass of water .
Symptoms of dehydration can be what ’ s causing a rumbling belly instead of actual hunger .
Consuming plenty of water and herbal tea will help keep you satisfied throughout the day .
And luckily , water is one of the few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you want without worrying about calorie intake .
An easy way to cut calories is by filling up your meals with many veggies .
Here are some ideas for how to eat more veggies : swap in mushrooms for half the ground meat in recipes , make oatmeal more filling with diced apples , and use whole wheat pita in place of bread so you can stuff it with more veggies .
10 .
Make carbs the topper instead of the base .
Grains make blood sugar levels spike after meals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest you rethink the way you use them .
For example , instead of starting with a granola base in the morning , fill your cup with yogurt and then sprinkle just a tiny amount of granola on top for the crunch you crave .

Dieting can be very hard and time-consuming, and it probably leaves you with a feeling of hunger more often than not. But we have good news for you: the Internet is filled with little habits you can teach yourself that will help reduce how much you want to eat without getting cravings throughout the day.
The Bright Side team put together 10 of the best and easiest tricks to limit the portions you eat so that you can incorporate them into your life — it’s as easy as pie.
1. Eat more spicy food.
Sprinkle some cayenne on your favorite foods, or cut up a pepper with some veggies. It’s a very simple trick that boosts your food’s flavor and promotes weight loss by reducing hunger, according to this study. “We found that consuming red pepper can help manage the appetite and burn more calories after a meal, especially for individuals who don’t consume spice regularly,” a researcher claimed.
2. Drink from a tall glass.
Sugary drinks are usually not recommended in a diet. A simple trick to consume less without missing your favorite beverage is to pour your drinks into smaller, taller glasses. As suggested by this study, you’ll feel like you had more to drink. Add some extra ice to your drink to make it look even more full (when it’s actually less)!
3. Enjoy peppermint.
The scent and taste of peppermint can promote weight loss by fighting any food cravings you might have during the day. So to reduce over-snacking, we suggest buying a mint-flavored candle or having some delicious mint tea during the day.
4. Eat with your non-dominant hand.
It might be a bit of a challenge, but eating with the “wrong” hand will make you eat slower and be more mindful. It’s said that this will decrease hunger and lead to higher levels of satisfaction between meals.
5. Buy a set of colored plates.
This study suggests that having a color contrast between your food and your plate is the key to making you serve yourself less. Even though the reason is not entirely clear yet, other research found that people eating from red plates consume less overall, independent of the color of the food.
6. Buy smaller plates as well.
If you over-serve, it’s very likely that you’ll also overeat. Shockingly, in this research, even the nutrition experts served 31% more without being aware of it when given a larger plate to eat off of. Apparently, it’s the distance to the border of the plate that makes you decide on what a proper portion is instead of the amount of food itself. So you’d better buy some more small plates!
7. End your meal with a new kind of sweet treat.
We all love sweets and most of us can’t wait until dessert while having dinner. Unfortunately, we also know that these treats don’t fit too well in a diet. Try treating yourself in a different way, like by enjoying a cup of sweet tea after dinner.
8. Start every meal with a glass of water.
Symptoms of dehydration can be what’s causing a rumbling belly instead of actual hunger. Consuming plenty of water and herbal tea will help keep you satisfied throughout the day. And luckily, water is one of the few things you can indulge in as much as you want without worrying about calorie intake.
9. Add veggie fillers.
An easy way to cut calories is by filling up your meals with many veggies. Here are some ideas for how to eat more veggies: swap in mushrooms for half the ground meat in recipes, make oatmeal more filling with diced apples, and use whole wheat pita in place of bread so you can stuff it with more veggies.
10. Make carbs the topper instead of the base.
Grains make blood sugar levels spike after meals, leading to weight gain. So we suggest you rethink the way you use them. For example, instead of starting with a granola base in the morning, fill your cup with yogurt and then sprinkle just a tiny amount of granola on top for the crunch you crave.


brightside--2020-06-27--20 People Who Knocked the “T” Off of “Can’t” and Completely Won Themselves Over

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes there is a discrepancy between where you are and where you want to be .
People in this article decided to stop dreaming of what they wanted to be and found the courage to stand up and take the first step forward .
Now they are on their way to becoming the very best version of themselves .
1 .
“ Half the woman I used to be and enjoying life at least 10x more !
” 2 .
“ Finally feeling like the best version of myself !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how far I ’ ve come and how much I am capable of !
We got this.
” 4 .
“ Even us middle-aged fogies can get it done !
” 5 .
“ Things are different when you ’ re happy for a change.
” 6 .
Time and a little effort can do wonders !
7 .
“ This is one of my favorite progress pictures and I wanted to share.
” 8 .
“ 2 years of a new life , new habits , and a new mindset !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and weight lifting !
I ’ m so happy !
” 11 .
2 years of hard work and that ’ s it !
12 .
“ It feels like my body is finally mine again , and I ’ m ready to go into my 30s feeling the best about myself that I ever have.
” 13 .
“ I am so thankful for the life I have today because of the choices that my bigger self made !
” 14 .
Hard work will always show up !
15 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 6 months and I am amazed by the difference.
” 16 .
A year of dedication toward your goal can make you not believe your eyes .
18 .
“ I ’ ve been maintaining for a few years , but was so happy to see this change from my sister ’ s wedding ( left ) to my own ( right ) .
” 19 .
“ Finally feeling good after letting myself get fat in college .
Looking back , I ’ m shocked I let it get so bad.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I took time to focus and worked to transform myself to help with starting over .
”

Sometimes there is a discrepancy between where you are and where you want to be. People in this article decided to stop dreaming of what they wanted to be and found the courage to stand up and take the first step forward. Now they are on their way to becoming the very best version of themselves.
We at Bright Side will always be here to help motivate our readers. So get ready to meet our 20 heroes right now!
1. “Half the woman I used to be and enjoying life at least 10x more!”
2. “Finally feeling like the best version of myself!”
3. “I reminded myself of how far I’ve come and how much I am capable of! We got this.”
4. “Even us middle-aged fogies can get it done!”
5. “Things are different when you’re happy for a change.”
6. Time and a little effort can do wonders!
7. “This is one of my favorite progress pictures and I wanted to share.”
8. “2 years of a new life, new habits, and a new mindset!”
9. “Low carb diet and basically just exercising a half hour a day...”
10. “3 years of progress and weight lifting! I’m so happy!”
11. 2 years of hard work and that’s it!
12. “It feels like my body is finally mine again, and I’m ready to go into my 30s feeling the best about myself that I ever have.”
13. “I am so thankful for the life I have today because of the choices that my bigger self made!”
14. Hard work will always show up!
15. “Finally went on a mini road trip after 6 months and I am amazed by the difference.”
16. A year of dedication toward your goal can make you not believe your eyes.
17. “I’m so proud of myself!”
18. “I’ve been maintaining for a few years, but was so happy to see this change from my sister’s wedding (left) to my own (right).”
19. “Finally feeling good after letting myself get fat in college. Looking back, I’m shocked I let it get so bad.”
20. “After my divorce, I took time to focus and worked to transform myself to help with starting over.”


brightside--2020-06-26--20 Animals That Prove You Don’t Have to Be Fluffy to Be Huggable

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When hearing the word “ cuddly , ” fluffy cats and dogs typically come to mind .
But , as it turns out , looking like you deserve a hug is not necessarily bound to having fur .
Many reptiles , fish , and insects can be way more charming than the world gives them credit for .
It ’ s the unique beauty of these scaly animals that will warm your heart to them .
The next 20 non-fluffy animals have already convinced the Bright Side team that our furry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that deserve our love .
Will the following pictures convince you to love these sometimes misunderstood creatures too ?
1 .
This baby hedgehog stares deep into your soul .
3 .
A happy gecko in need of attention 4 .
“ A ‘ jawsome ’ friendship has developed between a frog and a crocodile.
” 5 .
After seeing these adorable eyes , nobody will be afraid of spiders anymore .
6 .
We also call him the “ fingertip gecko.
” 8 .
“ Round and round and round we go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turtle that can cheer anybody up !
15 .
This bearded dragon shows what true happiness is .
16 .
This baby sphynx doesn ’ t need fur to deserve cuddles .
17 .
This snake actually looks really friendly !
18 .
“ This is the adorable moment a little girl played with a huge whale at an aquarium — and it even gave her a ’ kiss !
’ ”

When hearing the word “cuddly,” fluffy cats and dogs typically come to mind. But, as it turns out, looking like you deserve a hug is not necessarily bound to having fur. Many reptiles, fish, and insects can be way more charming than the world gives them credit for. It’s the unique beauty of these scaly animals that will warm your heart to them.
The next 20 non-fluffy animals have already convinced the Bright Side team that our furry friends aren’t the only ones that deserve our love. Will the following pictures convince you to love these sometimes misunderstood creatures too?
1. This baby hedgehog stares deep into your soul.
2. The sweetest octopus alive
3. A happy gecko in need of attention
4. “A ‘jawsome’ friendship has developed between a frog and a crocodile.”
5. After seeing these adorable eyes, nobody will be afraid of spiders anymore.
6. We also call him the “fingertip gecko.”
7. A pangolin mother and child
8. “Round and round and round we go!”
9. “My gargoyle gecko is awkward and adorable.”
10. “Tiny crab”
11. “A baby snail from my backyard”
12. An adorable baby turtle that can cheer anybody up!
13. A real karma chameleon
14. The cutest blinking frog
15. This bearded dragon shows what true happiness is.
16. This baby sphynx doesn’t need fur to deserve cuddles.
17. This snake actually looks really friendly!
18. “This is the adorable moment a little girl played with a huge whale at an aquarium — and it even gave her a ’kiss!’”
19. This sleepy hedgehog is dreaming deeply.
20. “Gimme a fist bump, bro!”


brightside--2020-06-26--20 People Who Went From “Zero” to “Hero” When Puberty Hit

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest There are very few things in life that are more embarrassing than looking back at pictures of our pre-pubescent times .
Weird hairstyles , faces covered in pimples , and dorky braces ... sound familiar ?
And then suddenly , puberty works its magic and you end up evolving into a seemingly new person .
Shocking indeed .
In honor of dramatic transformations , we at Bright Side made a compilation of 20 of the most astonishing bodily changes that happened in that awkward transition between childhood and adulthood .
1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mom gave me that haircut.
” 2 .
“ ( 13–25 ) Uhh , being nice on the inside , oh and getting new eyebrows , is the best advice I ever got.
” 5 .
“ 12–21 .
Same backyard , same camera , but a genuine smile.
” 6 .
“ I was told this belongs here .
13–34 ” 7 .
“ 16 vs 23 .
I had a bad time during all my school years , from elementary to college , until I reached my 20s.
” 8 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caveman ’ growing up !
Eventually figured out my hair situation .
( 10–19 ) ” 9 .
“ 19–27 .
Lost weight .
Got a haircut .
Learned to dress .
Learned to talk to people .
Realized that hating myself was no way to live.
” 12 .
“ 11 vs 28 , lost that baby fat and learned how to smile.
” 14 .
“ ( 13–19 ) same guy , just different tie ” 15 .
“ 14 to 22 .
Well done , puberty.
” 17 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 were rough.
” 18 .
“ 13 to 24 .
Got contacts , stopped brushing my hair , and found puberty .
”

There are very few things in life that are more embarrassing than looking back at pictures of our pre-pubescent times. Weird hairstyles, faces covered in pimples, and dorky braces... sound familiar? And then suddenly, puberty works its magic and you end up evolving into a seemingly new person. Shocking indeed.
In honor of dramatic transformations, we at Bright Side made a compilation of 19 of the most astonishing bodily changes that happened in that awkward transition between childhood and adulthood.
1. “13 to 20. My mom gave me that haircut.”
2. “(13–25) Uhh, being nice on the inside, oh and getting new eyebrows, is the best advice I ever got.”
3. “I’m thankful braces exist (12 to 20).”
4. “13–22. Got myself bigger glasses.”
5. “12–21. Same backyard, same camera, but a genuine smile.”
6. “I was told this belongs here. 13–34”
7. “16 vs 23. I had a bad time during all my school years, from elementary to college, until I reached my 20s.”
8. “My uncle called me a ‘Caveman’ growing up! Eventually figured out my hair situation. (10–19)”
9. “13–21. Staying hydrated and eating matters.”
10. “Age 17–24, I was bullied a lot growing up.”
11. “16–30. Still a nerd tbh.”
12. “11 vs 28, lost that baby fat and learned how to smile.”
13. “2011–2018 (16 years old vs 24 years old)”
14. “(13–19) same guy, just different tie”
15. “14 to 22. Well done, puberty.”
16. “12–27. Lost a chin, but gained a smile”
17. “16–22. The years in between these 2 were rough.”
18. “13 to 24. Got contacts, stopped brushing my hair, and found puberty.”
19. “4 years later (16–20)”


brightside--2020-06-26--16 Photos of People Who Changed Their Gender and Became Their True Selves

We ’ ve all experienced that feeling of discomfort , when you ’ re with a group of friends and feel like you can ’ t trust them or be your true self around them .
Now imagine that ’ s how you feel all the time , with everyone , even those closest to you .
Being able to be your true self with others shouldn ’ t be something that some people can do and others can not .
But it ’ s not always as simple as it sounds .
It requires courage , especially if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people you see and speak to every day .
That ’ s why Bright Side wants to proudly share the before and after pictures of transgender people who ’ ve transitioned .
Raising awareness about the difficulties in doing so might be the first step for allowing everyone to be who they want to be , and finally , stay true to themselves .
1 .
“ In becoming Ashley , my last step was to stop ’ transitioning ’ to Ashley and JUST BE her.
” 4 .
“ Sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve come in the past 2 years.
” 5 .
“ From when I tried my hardest to please other people to self-care , acceptance , and happiness ” 6 .
“ 3 years ago in the summer vs now ” 9 .
If it wasn ’ t for the tattoo , we ’ d say it was a different person .
10 .
“ I feel so much better now.
” 11 .
“ This helped me find the pieces that have been missing all my life .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m happier , which is all that matters.
” 16 .
“ Some of you might think that people won ’ t love you if you transition .
I ’ m here to tell you that if you open your heart to the possibility of being loved , you will be loved .
”

We’ve all experienced that feeling of discomfort, when you’re with a group of friends and feel like you can’t trust them or be your true self around them. Now imagine that’s how you feel all the time, with everyone, even those closest to you. Being able to be your true self with others shouldn’t be something that some people can do and others cannot. But it’s not always as simple as it sounds. It requires courage, especially if you feel like you have to confront most of the people you see and speak to every day.
That’s why Bright Side wants to proudly share the before and after pictures of transgender people who’ve transitioned. Raising awareness about the difficulties in doing so might be the first step for allowing everyone to be who they want to be, and finally, stay true to themselves.
1. “In becoming Ashley, my last step was to stop ’transitioning’ to Ashley and JUST BE her.”
2. “Same smile but this one’s real!”
3. “4 years and a lot of hard work later...”
4. “Sometimes I have to remind myself how far I’ve come in the past 2 years.”
5. “From when I tried my hardest to please other people to self-care, acceptance, and happiness”
6. “3 years ago in the summer vs now”
7. “Getting there a little bit everyday”
8. “2 years of glow-up later”
9. If it wasn’t for the tattoo, we’d say it was a different person.
10. “I feel so much better now.”
11. “This helped me find the pieces that have been missing all my life. I’m so much happier.”
12. “From depressed egg to cute chick in 18 months”
13. “I’m happier, which is all that matters.”
14. “Lots of baby steps — it’s a process.”
15. “I feel cuter every day. Love life. Things change.”
16. “Some of you might think that people won’t love you if you transition. I’m here to tell you that if you open your heart to the possibility of being loved, you will be loved.”


brightside--2020-06-27--20 Pics That Show the World Has More Fascinating Things to Reveal to Us

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest The world never stops fascinating us — and we have proof !
You might be taking a stroll in the woods and wander upon some 150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints , or a rainbow pool .
All the more reason why we always have that urge to see and experience more of our planet , which is of course rare , wonderful , and beautiful .
3 .
A tree fell over , but its roots are still intact , so it just kept growing upward .
5 .
A lightning strike created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and turned the concrete into chunks of glass .
6 .
Me and my girlfriend were walking in the woods the other week and saw a rainbow pool for the first time .
8 .
There is a grapefruit tree growing out of the grapefruit I just opened .
9 .
This is what a 225-million-year-old petrified Opal tree trunk looks like .
10 .
A puddle ’ s reflection of the sunset created another universe .
11 .
Last “ night ” at midnight , in Tuktoyaktuk , Canada .
The sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days and won ’ t set again until July 25th .
12 .
This is a rare phenomenon called nacreous clouds .
They are formed high up in the atmosphere , at an altitude of 30 kilometers .
13 .
The spectacle of frozen methane bubbles at Abraham Lake , in Alberta , Canada 14 .
This hummingbird is sharing water with some bees .
17 .
I saw your big lettuce , here ’ s my big celery .
18 .
This block of wood was electrocuted to form these patterns .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 .
The way this plant flowers is amazing .

The world never stops fascinating us — and we have proof! You might be taking a stroll in the woods and wander upon some 150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, or a rainbow pool. All the more reason why we always have that urge to see and experience more of our planet, which is of course rare, wonderful, and beautiful.
Bright Side is always intrigued by the fascinating and rare sights the world reveals to us. And it is our utmost joy and pleasure to share them with you.
1. 150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints found in France
2. Snowflakes highly magnified by a low-temperature scanning electron microscope
3. A tree fell over, but its roots are still intact, so it just kept growing upward.
4. Starfish with 6, 5 and 4 arms
5. A lightning strike created an 8 inch hole near the sidewalk and turned the concrete into chunks of glass.
6. Me and my girlfriend were walking in the woods the other week and saw a rainbow pool for the first time.
7. Massive elephant art on a rock in Kenya
8. There is a grapefruit tree growing out of the grapefruit I just opened.
9. This is what a 225-million-year-old petrified Opal tree trunk looks like.
10. A puddle’s reflection of the sunset created another universe.
11. Last “night” at midnight, in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada. The sun hasn’t set here for 7 days and won’t set again until July 25th.
12. This is a rare phenomenon called nacreous clouds. They are formed high up in the atmosphere, at an altitude of 30 kilometers.
13. The spectacle of frozen methane bubbles at Abraham Lake, in Alberta, Canada
14. This hummingbird is sharing water with some bees.
15. Supercell in Wyoming, USA
16. How whales sleep
17. I saw your big lettuce, here’s my big celery.
18. This block of wood was electrocuted to form these patterns. They’re called Lichtenberg figures.
19. The way this plant flowers is amazing.
20. An albino lady bug
Which of these rare pictures would you love to see for yourself? And have you ever wandered into something rare and fascinating? If you have, we would love it if you shared a photo with our community.


brightside--2020-06-27--17 Animals Who Found Their Purpose in Life and Are Pawfully Good at It

It ’ s very easy to underestimate animals .
Just like with humans , if given proper opportunities , they ’ re capable of incredible things .
They may watch over people in hospitals , fight crime , or even act in a video game — and these are just a few things animals can excel at .
But , of course , no job is too small for our responsible floofsters .
3 .
“ This is Ruby .
She visited our university to cheer us up.
” 5 .
“ This is Bill .
Yesterday he had his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical alert dog.
” 7 .
Someone ’ s going to get very lucky with this future guide boy .
9 .
“ My dog comes to work every day .
His title is Professional Napper.
” 10 .
“ My service dog , Ziva getting used to her chemistry goggles !
” The glasses actually have an important function : “ The top is not completely sealed , so if she ’ s super close to fumes it would be bad , but they protect her eyes well from any splashes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as UV rays.
” 11 .
“ This is our guard cat on duty .
We got her a sign to accurately represent her.
” 14 .
“ This is Hope , the newest recruit at a sheriff ’ s office .
Soon she ’ ll be finding missing people and tracking suspects.
” 16 .
“ I was laughing and my dog thought I was hyperventilating , so he got me my emergency inhaler .
Thank you , buddy !
” Does your pet help you with anything at home or at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys and girls in your life !

It’s very easy to underestimate animals. Just like with humans, if given proper opportunities, they’re capable of incredible things. They may watch over people in hospitals, fight crime, or even act in a video game — and these are just a few things animals can excel at. But, of course, no job is too small for our responsible floofsters.
We at Bright Side salute our furry friends who do their jobs with their heads held high.
1. “K9 training”
2. “The local purrista”
3. “This is Ruby. She visited our university to cheer us up.”
4. “Catshier of the Month”
5. “This is Bill. Yesterday he had his first day of training to be my medical alert dog.”
6. “Our bookstore only carries books about cats.”
7. Someone’s going to get very lucky with this future guide boy.
8. “Good boy doggo, Uno, works very hard as a video game developer.”
9. “My dog comes to work every day. His title is Professional Napper.”
10. “My service dog, Ziva getting used to her chemistry goggles!”
The glasses actually have an important function: “The top is not completely sealed, so if she’s super close to fumes it would be bad, but they protect her eyes well from any splashes, far-off fumes, smoke, as well as UV rays.”
11. “This is our guard cat on duty. We got her a sign to accurately represent her.”
12. “A 5-day-old therapy dog in training”
13. Home inspectors looking for mice
14. “This is Hope, the newest recruit at a sheriff’s office. Soon she’ll be finding missing people and tracking suspects.”
15. “My dog working the college bookstore counter for a bit”
16. “I was laughing and my dog thought I was hyperventilating, so he got me my emergency inhaler. Thank you, buddy!”
17. “Tool dog at work”


brightside--2020-06-27--15+ Times When People Bought Junk at a Garage Sale, but Actually Ended Up With a Treasure Instead

My little brother is a pastor who felt a calling to go into ministry when he was in his teens .
When he was around 17 or 18 , my mom bought him a tie from a thrift store .
It was a nice tie , but basically unremarkable in any way .
He wore it to church shortly afterward .
As they sat listening to the sermon , he began idly fiddling with the tie , and he turned it over to look at the tag .
He noticed that the sides of the tie that folded to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he flipped one back .
His eyes bulged and my mom looked on in horror at the nice used tie with a hidden lining showing a full-length nude woman .
My mom confiscated it as soon as church was over .
It ’ s still a topic of amusement in my family .
© Tracy Roach / Quora In my 20s , I bought an old recipe book from the 1930s in a charity shop and tucked in between the pages was a total of 10 English white £5 notes ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also a single piece of handwritten paper , a love note to a woman .
The £50 was meant to be used to pay for the woman to get to America safely .
The woman had an unusual surname .
I was able to trace the family and I returned the book to her daughter .
© Elliott Rodgers / Quora I can drive by 99 yard sales and not be tempted to stop , but every blue moon , I can *feel* something pulling me in .
The last time I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as I ’ m heading up the driveway , a giggle of little girls went by me with their hands full of jewelry .
I could feel good stuff going right on by .
I went to the big shoe box ( with “ 50 cents each or 3 for $ 1 ” written on it ) that had once held all the goodies that giggle of girls had gotten away with and saw 2 rings left inside .
One was trash but the other was treasure .
It was filthy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why none of those girls had picked it up .
Yeah , it looked terrible but I knew this antique needed me to love it .
I only had a quarter on me and the man said , “ Take them both , ” so I did .
I took my treasure home and put it in a bowl of hot water mixed with white vinegar .
I left it to sit overnight and the next morning took a fine paint brush and cleaned out under the stone and around the setting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mine in the jewelry business and he looked at it through his loupe .
For a quarter , I had purchased a 9.5 carat emerald cut amethyst in a solid silver ring with silver barrel beads to either side of the stone .
He said if I wanted to sell it , he ’ d give me $ 375 for the stone .
Nahhhh , I ’ ll never sell it .
It ’ s about 200 years old .
Someday , I ’ ll have some spare money and will get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @

I was looking for a present for my wife and I came across an auction that was selling stuff from an old house. I saw a strange object that looked like a necklace. I asked an old lady how much it cost and she said, “It’s not a necklace. It is a Nantucket Sailor’s Chastity Belt.” It was $175. I was really happy. Nobody I know had anything like this. Later, I contacted a museum, sent them a picture of the belt, and sold it for $2,000. © Thomas Wilson / Quora
My son and I went to an estate sale a couple of years ago. I bought an old, torn travel purse for $25. There were some papers inside and a wallet. I figured it wasn’t anything important — otherwise, who would sell it if they hadn’t checked it out first?
First, I found 5 small envelopes with $3 in each. I guess someone was saving some cash. In the wallet, there was a gift card from a pharmacy. I called the pharmacy and it turned out the card had $16 on it. I didn’t just get my money back, but I actually earned some — so I was happy. Then I threw the bag on the floor and heard a sound — something else was inside. I found a long golden chain with a pendant. I had a jeweler appraised it. It was worth $2,300. © Mary Ann Hubbert / Quora