brightside--2020-08-31--20 Times We Witnessed Mother Nature’s Will to Live

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s estimated that planet Earth is around 4.5 billion years old .
has endured meteors , ice ages , raging volcanic eruptions ... and it ’ s still here , and still doing well .
In its urge to live , nature never ceases to amaze ( and occasionally intrigue ) us .
gathered a few examples showing how nature , in order to survive , can do things we wouldn ’ t believe were possible — until we saw them with our own eyes .
1 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from the others — in the middle of the sidewalk .
2 .
Out of a dead branch , nature gave life to triplets .
3 .
If anyone ever threw a coin at this well and wished for a tree , we have great news ... 4 .
We ’ ve heard of eco-friendly vehicles before , but this one went a little too far .
5 .
“ These dead leaves still haven ’ t fallen off these trees and it ’ s already late winter.
” 6 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and split it in half .
7 .
“ Abandoned roller coaster taken over by nature ” 8 .
This tiny tree grew taller with a little help from a friend .
9 .
Nature gave this old house a brand new rooftop .
10 .
For this tomato plant , this crack in the floor felt like the perfect spot to bloom .
11 .
“ I saw a completely hollow , burnt-out tree that is somehow still alive.
” 12 .
“ This is what happens when you leave a bag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To grow in this “ concrete jungle , ” these roots had to improvise .
14 .
“ The bush from outside grew through my window frame.
” 15 .
This tree got hit pretty hard — but it ’ s somehow still standing !
16 .
We ’ ve seen living fences , but it looks like we have living walls too .
17 .
This competitive tree ’ climbed ’ the gate , just to grow taller than the walls ( and it worked ) .
19 .
Nature overcomes all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to “ living on the edge.
” 20 .
As the saying goes : “ Nothing is born , nothing dies.
” After all , this is nature we ’ re talking about .

It’s estimated that planet Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. From the beginning, nature has endured meteors, ice ages, raging volcanic eruptions... and it’s still here, and still doing well. In its urge to live, nature never ceases to amaze (and occasionally intrigue) us. We at Bright Side gathered a few examples showing how nature, in order to survive, can do things we wouldn’t believe were possible — until we saw them with our own eyes.
1. This “rebel” sunflower decided to bloom away from the others — in the middle of the sidewalk.
2. Out of a dead branch, nature gave life to triplets.
3. If anyone ever threw a coin at this well and wished for a tree, we have great news...
4. We’ve heard of eco-friendly vehicles before, but this one went a little too far.
5. “These dead leaves still haven’t fallen off these trees and it’s already late winter.”
6. This tree grew out of a rock — and split it in half.
7. “Abandoned roller coaster taken over by nature”
8. This tiny tree grew taller with a little help from a friend.
9. Nature gave this old house a brand new rooftop.
10. For this tomato plant, this crack in the floor felt like the perfect spot to bloom.
11. “I saw a completely hollow, burnt-out tree that is somehow still alive.”
12. “This is what happens when you leave a bag of grass seed out.”
13. To grow in this “concrete jungle,” these roots had to improvise.
14. “The bush from outside grew through my window frame.”
15. This tree got hit pretty hard — but it’s somehow still standing!
16. We’ve seen living fences, but it looks like we have living walls too.
17. This competitive tree ’climbed’ the gate, just to grow taller than the walls (and it worked).
18. Nature, we’ve learned, is a truly unstoppable force.
19. Nature overcomes all the odds, because it’s used to “living on the edge.”
20. As the saying goes: “Nothing is born, nothing dies.” After all, this is nature we’re talking about.


brightside--2020-09-01--10+ Movie Secrets Actors and Directors Don’t Usually Talk About

Creating a movie is a long and very difficult process .
Not even the biggest movie fans know about all @ @ @ @ @ process .
For example , have you ever thought about why movie trailers are filled @ @ @ @ @ movie creators give away their secrets before the premiere ?
We became interested in this @ @ @ @ @ found many other interesting answers to the questions that bother movie fans .

Creating a movie is a long and very difficult process. Not even the biggest movie fans know about all the intricacies of this creative process. For example, have you ever thought about why movie trailers are filled with spoilers? Why do movie creators give away their secrets before the premiere? We became interested in this topic and we’ve found many other interesting answers to the questions that bother movie fans.


brightside--2020-09-01--7 Cynical Truths That Fairytales Taught Us When We Were Kids

Fairytales have such an important impact on children , that it would almost be surprising to find kids who never read fairytales in their childhood , and the same goes for adults .
These stories expose us to the truths about the world and give us our first information about the moral values of the society we live in .
But sometimes , the values they talk about are so cynical , that we are amazed we didn ’ t notice them before .
Women have to be beautiful and men don ’ t : Ricky of the Tuft A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fairy comforted her and told her that he ’ d be very smart and make the woman that loves him smart too .
Another queen had 2 daughters — one of them was very beautiful and the other one was ugly .
The same fairy told the woman that the beautiful girl will be very stupid , but she ’ ll have the power of making people that she likes beautiful too .
In spite of her beauty , the older princess is so stupid that people tend to favor the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger sister .
The ugly boy falls for the ugly princess and promises to make her smarter if she ’ ll agree to marry him .
There ’ s no magical transformation for the boy , though , as the author assures us that he becomes “ beautiful ” when the princess grows accustomed to his looks .
And the ugly , younger sister is just forgotten about .
Even if she was able to impress people with her personality , the story still acts like the pretty sister is the one who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , this fairytale teaches us that no matter how stupid a woman is , if she is attractive , her life will be good .
And she can have other positive traits , like intelligence , just handed to her , instead of actually working toward those goals .
Make one mistake , and people will never forget it : Diamonds and Toads A widow has 2 daughters .
She loves the older one , who resembles her , and treats the younger one , who takes after her father , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The little sister went to get water , met an old lady , and gave her something to drink .
In return , the old lady gave her a gift : every time the girl opened her mouth , flowers and diamonds would fall out .
The older sister tries to go meet this fairy herself — and this time the fairy disguises herself as a refined lady and the girl , who is on the lookout for the old lady , is rude to her .
As punishment , snakes and toads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother chases the younger girl out of the house and she meets a prince in the woods .
Realizing that a girl who makes jewels is a better dowry than any princess , he marries her .
The older girl was banished and died alone .
The author didn ’ t even give the poor girl a chance to make things right .
It would be one thing if the older sister were being punished for mistreating her younger sister , but the fairy doesn ’ t seem to care about that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is arguably the real villain in all of this , goes completely unpunished .
Over the years , some authors felt sorry for the sister or gave her a happy ending .
One famous parody accidentally has the fairy give the wrong gifts to each girl .
A coquettish girl tricks a fairy into making her speak diamonds and she ends up getting kidnapped by a con-artist .
Her sister tells off the fairy over this , gets cursed into speaking snakes and toads , and ends up happily married to a rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retelling changes the younger sister to be the bad one and has her marry the prince ’ s evil brother and become queen , before getting her comeuppance .
To be successful , you have to walk all over people : Puss in Boots This cat threatened people so that they would lie to the king , to make his owner look better .
Later , the same cat tricked an ogre into becoming a mouse .
Then the cat ate the ogre and took what the ogre owned .
So , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his goals .
There ’ s no need to make sacrifices for love and hope people will appreciate it : The Little Mermaid A mermaid saved the prince and fell in love with him .
She wanted to become human , so she made a deal with a witch and got legs in return for her voice .
She drank a potion and met the prince , who fell in love with her .
But the prince married a different woman and the mermaid threw herself into the sea .
The message is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the name of love and hope that the one you love will appreciate that .
Girls always grow up before boys : Peter Pan Wendy , unlike Peter and her brothers , didn ’ t want to stay in Neverland forever — she accepted the fact that she was growing up .
Some have seen this as a symbol of the inner conflict between growing up or clinging to childhood .
Also , as some people have noticed , Wendy obviously expected Peter to have a relationship with her .
But Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t give Wendy what she wanted .
Only cold , hunger , and threats can help beat some sense into people : King Thrushbeard A princess rejected all the candidates she was set up with to marry because of the way they looked .
The father of the girl lost his patience and ordered her to marry the first poor man she met .
It turned out to be the man that the princess had laughed at the most .
The groom locked the princess in a cold cabin , made her work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to sell at the market — all in an attempt to make her into an obedient wife .
So , the tale teaches us that some people can be changed , but only with brute force , as ugly as this sounds .
There ’ s always someone stronger than you : The Gingerbread Man

Fairytales have such an important impact on children, that it would almost be surprising to find kids who never read fairytales in their childhood, and the same goes for adults. These stories expose us to the truths about the world and give us our first information about the moral values of the society we live in. But sometimes, the values they talk about are so cynical, that we are amazed we didn’t notice them before.
We at Bright Side had a lot of fun reading fairytales for children and we found some cynical truths hiding in them.
Women have to be beautiful and men don’t: Ricky of the Tuft
A queen had an ugly son, but a fairy comforted her and told her that he’d be very smart and make the woman that loves him smart too. Another queen had 2 daughters — one of them was very beautiful and the other one was ugly. The same fairy told the woman that the beautiful girl will be very stupid, but she’ll have the power of making people that she likes beautiful too. In spite of her beauty, the older princess is so stupid that people tend to favor the company of her ugly, but intelligent, younger sister. The ugly boy falls for the ugly princess and promises to make her smarter if she’ll agree to marry him. There’s no magical transformation for the boy, though, as the author assures us that he becomes “beautiful” when the princess grows accustomed to his looks. And the ugly, younger sister is just forgotten about. Even if she was able to impress people with her personality, the story still acts like the pretty sister is the one who is entitled to be the heroine. So, this fairytale teaches us that no matter how stupid a woman is, if she is attractive, her life will be good. And she can have other positive traits, like intelligence, just handed to her, instead of actually working toward those goals.
Make one mistake, and people will never forget it: Diamonds and Toads
A widow has 2 daughters. She loves the older one, who resembles her, and treats the younger one, who takes after her father, like a servant in her own home. The little sister went to get water, met an old lady, and gave her something to drink. In return, the old lady gave her a gift: every time the girl opened her mouth, flowers and diamonds would fall out. The older sister tries to go meet this fairy herself — and this time the fairy disguises herself as a refined lady and the girl, who is on the lookout for the old lady, is rude to her. As punishment, snakes and toads appear when she speaks. The horrified mother chases the younger girl out of the house and she meets a prince in the woods. Realizing that a girl who makes jewels is a better dowry than any princess, he marries her. The older girl was banished and died alone. The author didn’t even give the poor girl a chance to make things right. It would be one thing if the older sister were being punished for mistreating her younger sister, but the fairy doesn’t seem to care about that. In fact, the mother, who is arguably the real villain in all of this, goes completely unpunished. Over the years, some authors felt sorry for the sister or gave her a happy ending. One famous parody accidentally has the fairy give the wrong gifts to each girl. A coquettish girl tricks a fairy into making her speak diamonds and she ends up getting kidnapped by a con-artist. Her sister tells off the fairy over this, gets cursed into speaking snakes and toads, and ends up happily married to a rich doctor who studies animal venom. Another retelling changes the younger sister to be the bad one and has her marry the prince’s evil brother and become queen, before getting her comeuppance.
To be successful, you have to walk all over people: Puss in Boots
This cat threatened people so that they would lie to the king, to make his owner look better. Later, the same cat tricked an ogre into becoming a mouse. Then the cat ate the ogre and took what the ogre owned. So, by threatening and lying, the cat reached his goals.
There’s no need to make sacrifices for love and hope people will appreciate it: The Little Mermaid
A mermaid saved the prince and fell in love with him. She wanted to become human, so she made a deal with a witch and got legs in return for her voice. She drank a potion and met the prince, who fell in love with her. But the prince married a different woman and the mermaid threw herself into the sea. The message is simple: don’t sacrifice anything in the name of love and hope that the one you love will appreciate that.
Girls always grow up before boys: Peter Pan
Wendy, unlike Peter and her brothers, didn’t want to stay in Neverland forever — she accepted the fact that she was growing up. Some have seen this as a symbol of the inner conflict between growing up or clinging to childhood. Also, as some people have noticed, Wendy obviously expected Peter to have a relationship with her. But Peter got stuck in childhood and didn’t give Wendy what she wanted.
Only cold, hunger, and threats can help beat some sense into people: King Thrushbeard
A princess rejected all the candidates she was set up with to marry because of the way they looked. The father of the girl lost his patience and ordered her to marry the first poor man she met. It turned out to be the man that the princess had laughed at the most. The groom locked the princess in a cold cabin, made her work, and even ruins the pots she plans to sell at the market — all in an attempt to make her into an obedient wife. So, the tale teaches us that some people can be changed, but only with brute force, as ugly as this sounds.
There’s always someone stronger than you: The Gingerbread Man
The gingerbread man escaped several pursuers, but ended up being eaten by a fox. The idea is that no matter how strong and smart you are, there is always someone stronger and smarter.


brightside--2020-09-01--20+ Animals That Found Homes and Gave Their New Owners Tons of Love

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Every homeless pet dreams of having a reliable owner that will love them and take care of them .
When these pets finally find a home and get their fair share of love and care , they change beyond recognition — both in terms of health and how they behave and feel .
“ I adopted the saddest-looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.
” Husband : “ What if the dog we adopt isn ’ t cuddly ?
” One week later ... “ This little cutie climbed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her.
” “ Nearly a year ago , someone dumped this sweetheart in the road and luckily I found her before she was hit by a car .
Now look at my sweet kitty !
” “ Rescued this kitty , and my sister held him while road tripping to his new home.
” “ This is Alfred .
I adopted him at 2.5 years old .
The woman at the adoption center informed me that kittens are 15x more likely to be adopted.
” This adopted pit bull can ’ t stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see all the emotions on her face .
This rescued good girl wants all the love .
“ My dog discovering our bed on his first day home after being rescued from the shelter ” “ One month of being adopted , already my best bud !
” “ Meet Olive .
She was rescued from some bushes.
” “ Bob , rescued off the street , coming at you weighing in at 3 whole entire pounds ” “ This is Freddy , I rescued him 8 years ago and this is his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Rescued this guy from a family that moved away and left him on the porch with an unopened bag of dog food.
” “ I rescued a pregnant stray cat , and she has already made herself at home !
” “ My wife and I rescued these 2 brothers on Monday .
I think it ’ s safe to say they are adjusting nicely.
” “ After weeks of visiting , we were finally able to adopt this beautiful old gentleman yesterday , who has just turned 10 !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart .
He still can ’ t get over the fact that he has his very own bowl .
”

Every homeless pet dreams of having a reliable owner that will love them and take care of them. When these pets finally find a home and get their fair share of love and care, they change beyond recognition — both in terms of health and how they behave and feel.
We at Bright Side start to feel much better when we find out that there are more and more happy adopted animals. So, here we are with new stories!
“I adopted the saddest-looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.”
Husband: “What if the dog we adopt isn’t cuddly?” One week later...
“This little cutie climbed up on me while I applied to adopt her.”
A happy doggo 10 minutes after getting adopted
“Nearly a year ago, someone dumped this sweetheart in the road and luckily I found her before she was hit by a car. Now look at my sweet kitty!”
“Rescued this kitty, and my sister held him while road tripping to his new home.”
“This is Alfred. I adopted him at 2.5 years old. The woman at the adoption center informed me that kittens are 15x more likely to be adopted.”
This adopted pit bull can’t stop hugging his new owner.
You can see all the emotions on her face.
This rescued good girl wants all the love.
“My dog discovering our bed on his first day home after being rescued from the shelter”
“Rescued this 15-year-old, toothless, derpy little nugget 2 days ago.”
“One month of being adopted, already my best bud!”
“Meet Olive. She was rescued from some bushes.”
“Bob, rescued off the street, coming at you weighing in at 3 whole entire pounds”
Photos taken 3 weeks apart
“This is Freddy, I rescued him 8 years ago and this is his way of telling me he loves me.”
“Rescued this guy from a family that moved away and left him on the porch with an unopened bag of dog food.”
“I rescued a pregnant stray cat, and she has already made herself at home!”
“My wife and I rescued these 2 brothers on Monday. I think it’s safe to say they are adjusting nicely.”
“After weeks of visiting, we were finally able to adopt this beautiful old gentleman yesterday, who has just turned 10!”
“My little rescue dog breaks my heart. He still can’t get over the fact that he has his very own bowl.”


brightside--2020-09-01--9 Simple Ingredients to Get Rid of Facial Hair at Home

Typically , the unwanted growth of facial hair on women happens because of high levels of androgens ( like testosterone ) in their bodies .
These strands aren ’ t necessarily dangerous to your health but you may want to remove them , and there are many options you can choose from , like electrolysis , laser removal , or waxing .
But many of these techniques can be expensive and even painful .
That ’ s why Bright Side has gathered a few recipes that can help you get the smooth face you ’ ve always wanted , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll certainly be able to find all of these items right in your own home .
Oatmeal is great for many skin conditions such as itchiness and irritation , and it ’ s particularly good for exfoliating .
When mixed together with honey and lemon juice , it also helps in the removal of hair .
You ’ ll have to mix up all these ingredients into a paste , rub it into the hairy area and leave it there for 15 minutes .
After about a month , you ’ ll start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , widely known as “ sugaring , ” is popular because of its ability to tone down the hair growth , meaning you will gradually have less hair to worry about every time you repeat the process .
Boil the mixture in a pan , place it onto the stove , and let it boil slowly .
Stir it and make sure the mixture doesn ’ t burn or stick to the pot .
The final product should be a golden color .
Let it cool off before using it .
Apply the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin using a flicking motion to remove the hair from its root .
It can also be used for many areas of your body , face included .
It ’ s recommended to repeat the process every 4 to 6 weeks .
Papaya contains papain , an enzyme that can dilate the hair follicles and make hair naturally fall out .
Plus , the lactic acid in the milk removes your epidermis ( outer layer of the skin ) , leaving you with a smoother , brighter complexion .
Simply mix the papaya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a thick paste and then apply it to your face .
Massage it into your skin , let it sit for about 15 minutes , and then rinse it off .
Repeat the process once a week .
If you mix these ingredients in a bowl , you ’ ll be able to create an effective peel-off mask for hair removal .
The egg whites are very important here since they will improve your skin tone and form a thin film on your face that helps in the depilation process .
Spearmint tea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an antiandrogenic element for mild hirsutism , and that means it can totally help to remove any undesired facial hair .
Drink it twice a day and you ’ ll be able to balance your hormones and diminish your hair growth .
Once you get a thick paste with these 2 fruits , you ’ ll be able to bleach your hair and easily exfoliate your skin .
The orange peel has properties that hydrate the skin , helping your skin glow — it can even manage acne and scars .
The lemon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining hair .
People in India have been using turmeric for a long time to remove superfluous hair .
This ingredient has antiseptic and antibacterial properties , which means it can protect your skin during the process of removal .
When you add salt , milk , and gram flour ( which has several exfoliating properties ) to the mix , you can turn them all into a smooth paste and apply it to the fuzzy area you want to get rid of .
Rub gently for 5 minutes , wait for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can rinse it off .
Repeat weekly .
Aloe vera can protect you from UV and gamma radiation damage to the skin , and its gel has moisturizing and anti-aging properties that can help you in the process of hair removal .
When you blend this plant ’ s gel with all these other ingredients ( that hold importance that we ’ ve already covered ) , you have the perfect paste for your face .
Apply it and leave it there for 20 minutes before washing it off .
Use it @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Typically, the unwanted growth of facial hair on women happens because of high levels of androgens (like testosterone) in their bodies. These strands aren’t necessarily dangerous to your health but you may want to remove them, and there are many options you can choose from, like electrolysis, laser removal, or waxing. But many of these techniques can be expensive and even painful.
That’s why Bright Side has gathered a few recipes that can help you get the smooth face you’ve always wanted, and the best part is that you’ll certainly be able to find all of these items right in your own home.
1. Oatmeal paste + honey + lemon juice
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oatmeal paste
2 tablespoon of honey
2 tablespoon of lemon juice Oatmeal is great for many skin conditions such as itchiness and irritation, and it’s particularly good for exfoliating. When mixed together with honey and lemon juice, it also helps in the removal of hair. You’ll have to mix up all these ingredients into a paste, rub it into the hairy area and leave it there for 15 minutes. After about a month, you’ll start to see the results.
2. Sugar + water + lemon juice
Ingredients: 1 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1/4 cup of water This technique, widely known as “sugaring,” is popular because of its ability to tone down the hair growth, meaning you will gradually have less hair to worry about every time you repeat the process. Boil the mixture in a pan, place it onto the stove, and let it boil slowly. Stir it and make sure the mixture doesn’t burn or stick to the pot. The final product should be a golden color. Let it cool off before using it. Apply the sugaring paste and mold it onto your skin using a flicking motion to remove the hair from its root. It can also be used for many areas of your body, face included. It’s recommended to repeat the process every 4 to 6 weeks.
3. Papaya + milk
Ingredients: ½ cup of papaya’s pulp
1 tablespoon of milk Papaya contains papain, an enzyme that can dilate the hair follicles and make hair naturally fall out. Plus, the lactic acid in the milk removes your epidermis (outer layer of the skin), leaving you with a smoother, brighter complexion. Simply mix the papaya with the milk in order to make a thick paste and then apply it to your face. Massage it into your skin, let it sit for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it off. Repeat the process once a week.
4. Egg + sugar + corn flour
Ingredients: 1 egg
1 tablespoon of sugar
½ tablespoon of corn flour If you mix these ingredients in a bowl, you’ll be able to create an effective peel-off mask for hair removal. The egg whites are very important here since they will improve your skin tone and form a thin film on your face that helps in the depilation process.
5. Spearmint tea
Ingredients: 1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of dried spearmint
4 or 5 fresh spearmint leaves (optional) Spearmint tea has been proven to be effective as an antiandrogenic element for mild hirsutism, and that means it can totally help to remove any undesired facial hair. Drink it twice a day and you’ll be able to balance your hormones and diminish your hair growth.
6. Barley + lime juice + milk
Ingredients: 3 spoonfuls of barley powder
2 spoonfuls of lime juice
3 spoonfuls of milk While the lime juice will tighten your skin’s pores, the barley will exfoliate the skin and scrub the unwanted facial hair, making its growth slower and also softening the skin.
7. Orange and lemon
Ingredients: Dry orange peel
Dry lemon peel Once you get a thick paste with these 2 fruits, you’ll be able to bleach your hair and easily exfoliate your skin. The orange peel has properties that hydrate the skin, helping your skin glow — it can even manage acne and scars. The lemon will help to bleach and lighten the remaining hair.
8. Turmeric + gram flour + salt + milk
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder
½ cup of gram flour
½ cup of cold milk
1 tablespoon of salt People in India have been using turmeric for a long time to remove superfluous hair. This ingredient has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which means it can protect your skin during the process of removal. When you add salt, milk, and gram flour (which has several exfoliating properties) to the mix, you can turn them all into a smooth paste and apply it to the fuzzy area you want to get rid of. Rub gently for 5 minutes, wait for it to dry, and after 10 minutes you can rinse it off. Repeat weekly.
9. Raw papaya + turmeric + gram flour + aloe vera
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of raw papaya paste
2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 tablespoons of gram flour Aloe vera can protect you from UV and gamma radiation damage to the skin, and its gel has moisturizing and anti-aging properties that can help you in the process of hair removal. When you blend this plant’s gel with all these other ingredients (that hold importance that we’ve already covered), you have the perfect paste for your face. Apply it and leave it there for 20 minutes before washing it off. Use it 3 to 4 times a week.
How many of these items were you able to find in your home? Let us know in the comments.


brightside--2020-09-01--How the Actors From “Titanic” Have Changed, and What They’re Up to 23 Years After the Movie’s Releas

How the Actors From “Titanic” Have Changed, and What They’re Up to 23 Years After the Movie’s Release

No matter how much time has passed , there are things that never change .
Like the fact that the Titanic sank or that the film adaptation of this story remains a major success that made millions of people cry in theatres .
The movie is so good , it probably still affects many viewers to this day .
But the truth is , aside from being tear-inducing , some things do change , like the actors who took part in this movie .
What do you think they ’ ve been up to for the last 23 years ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his role as Jack Dawson , but his performance didn ’ t manage to capture the members of the Academy , so he didn ’ t manage to get his hands on an Oscar that year — or any time soon after , for that matter .
He had to wait a whopping 18 years to get the coveted statuette for his performance in The Revenant .
His latest hit was Tarantino ’ s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , in which he starred alongside Brad Pitt , another iconic actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ’ 90s .
That performance earned DiCaprio another Academy Award nomination .
Regarding his personal life , he ’ s currently dating the Argentinean model , Camila Morrone .
Moreover , he remains a beloved and professional colleague .
In fact , after winning a Golden Globe for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , Brad Pitt did not hesitate to honor his fellow actor by saying : “ I also have to thank my partner in crime , LDC .
I used to watch , year after year , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank him profusely .
Now I know why .
He ’ s an all-star , he ’ s a gent , and I wouldn ’ t be here without you , man .
I thank you.
” But then he managed to troll DiCaprio in the most elegant way by referring to Titanic : “ Still , I would ’ ve shared the raft.
” Yep , Brad , we all would have done the same .
Except for Rose , that is .
Like her co-star , Winslet did not manage to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Titanic .
She was still nominated for “ Best Actress , ” and that ’ s also a great achievement .
She had to wait 11 years to receive a well-deserved statuette , and that was for her role in the film , The Reader .
Currently , she ’ s married to Edward Abel Smith ( formerly known as Ned Rocknroll ) and is still acting in various projects as she cares for her 3 children .
Billy Zane delivered an amazing performance as Titanic ’ s most despicable villain .
Hardly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s character after witnessing everything he did to keep Jack and Rose apart from each other .
In any case , Zane is still acting in films and series such as Cliffs of Freedom and Sky ’ s Curfew .
He is also a painter and organizes exhibitions .
Wouldn ’ t it be great to see one of his works ?
As for his personal life , he ’ s engaged to model Candice Neil , with whom he has 2 children .
Kathy Bates played one of the most beloved characters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solid reputation as a trustworthy character and throughout her career , she has managed to maintain the public ’ s affection with a great list of projects .
But Bates has not only played noble and humble characters ; in fact , she is also known for her role as a villain in productions such as American Horror Story .
Now , at 71 , she is a proud survivor of ovarian and breast cancer .
This has inspired her to become a national spokesperson for lymphedema and president of the Lymph Education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a condition she suffers from due to her medical history .
She has been praised for her important leadership in raising awareness of this disease .
During the film , many of us felt sorry for the ship ’ s designer , Thomas Andrews , who witnessed his major work sink to the bottom of the Atlantic .
Fortunately , nothing like that happened to Victor Garber , the actor who played the role .
Garber got married in 2015 and his career is still in full swing .
Today , he continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in music as well .
If he sings as well as he acts , it would be great to hear some of his songs !
Before the ship sank , Captain Edward James Smith had confirmed that this would be the last trip of his long career ; however , this was not the case for actor Bernard Hill , who acted in the role .
After the positive reviews he received for his role in Titanic , his career continued to blossom .
Today , he ’ s considered a highly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important productions .
And just as well as he played the captain of a ship , he perfectly portrayed a king , Théoden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings .
He has also given his voice as a judge in the film , ParaNorman .
We ’ d expect nothing less than great solemnity in any of his roles , of course .
All the common sense that Joseph Bruce Ismay ’ s character lacked , he made up for with his vanity .
We can trace the sinking of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decisions .
Of course , that also meant that the character wasn ’ t very popular in the story .
However , as much as we blame Joseph , we all speak very highly of Jonathan Hyde , the actor who played the character .
Today , he is a family man , having been married for 40 years , and he ’ s still working in the film and theater industry .
He has also given his voice to several animated characters such as Waltolomew Stricklander ( or Walter Strickler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Suzy Amis , who played Rose ’ s granddaughter , is the mother of 4 children and is married to the film ’ s director , James Cameron .
They tied the knot in 2000 after working together on Titanic .
Although she has quit since then , she remains an important public figure .
She has founded organizations that are dedicated to raising awareness and fighting against climate change , as well as the promotion of food that does not harm the planet .
Eric Braeden , who played one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now a 54-year-old married man and father of one child .
Besides being an actor , he is a great athlete and plays tennis .
He has also published an autobiography in which he talks about how he was an actual survivor of a sinking ship .
But , of course , that ship was not the Titanic , it was the MV Wilhelm Gustloff .
If you haven ’ t seen this movie in a long time and don ’ t remember who Spicer Lovejoy was , we ’ ll try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cop who kept an eye on Jack because he suspected that he wasn ’ t the honest person he was pretending to be .
Surprisingly , Warner had already had the opportunity to work on a previous film that told the story of the famous sinking ship .
That must be why he delivered such a great performance !
David Warner still acts on television and on the big screen , with one of his latest hits being Mary Poppins Returns .

No matter how much time has passed, there are things that never change. Like the fact that the Titanic sank or that the film adaptation of this story remains a major success that made millions of people cry in theatres. The movie is so good, it probably still affects many viewers to this day. But the truth is, aside from being tear-inducing, some things do change, like the actors who took part in this movie. What do you think they’ve been up to for the last 23 years?
Bright Side is very inquisitive, which is why we want to share a selection of 13 actors that appeared in Titanic, so that you can see what they’re up to and how they look nowadays — 23 years since the movie’s initial release.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson)
Leonardo DiCaprio won over many viewers thanks to his role as Jack Dawson, but his performance didn’t manage to capture the members of the Academy, so he didn’t get his hands on an Oscar that year — or any time soon after that, for that matter. He had to wait a whopping 18 years to get the coveted statuette for his performance in The Revenant. His latest hit was Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in which he starred alongside Brad Pitt, another iconic actor who made more than one fan swoon in the ’90s. That performance earned DiCaprio another Academy Award nomination. Moreover, he remains a beloved and professional colleague. In fact, after winning a Golden Globe for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Brad Pitt did not hesitate to honor his fellow actor by saying: “I also have to thank my partner in crime, LDC. I used to watch, year after year, his co-stars accept awards and get up and thank him profusely. Now I know why. He’s an all-star, he’s a gent, and I wouldn’t be here without you, man. I thank you.” But then he managed to troll DiCaprio in the most elegant way by referring to Titanic: “Still, I would’ve shared the raft.” Yep, Brad, we all would have done the same. Except for Rose, that is.
2. Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater)
Like her co-star, Winslet did not manage to win an Oscar for her performance in Titanic. She was still nominated for “Best Actress,” and that’s also a great achievement. She had to wait 11 years to receive a well-deserved statuette, and that was for her role in the film, The Reader. Currently, she’s married to Edward Abel Smith (formerly known as Ned Rocknroll) and is still acting in various projects as she cares for her 3 children.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet remain friends to this day. In 2017, they worked together in a massive fundraising campaign to support efforts to combat climate change. They also organized a private dinner to help a mother with breast cancer.
3. Billy Zane (Caledon Hockley)
Billy Zane delivered an amazing performance as Titanic’s most despicable villain. Hardly anyone would express sympathy for Caledon’s character after witnessing everything he did to keep Jack and Rose apart from each other. In any case, Zane is still acting in films and series such as Cliffs of Freedom and Sky’s Curfew. He is also a painter and organizes exhibitions. Wouldn’t it be great to see one of his works? As for his personal life, he’s engaged to model Candice Neil, with whom he has 2 children.
4. Frances Fisher (Ruth DeWitt Bukater)
Frances Fisher has a daughter with her former partner, actor/director, Clint Eastwood. Their daughter is named Francesca Eastwood, and Fisher even shared the screen with her in an episode of the popular TV series, Fargo, in 2017. One of her latest projects was the 2019 series Watchmen.
5. Kathy Bates (Margaret “Molly” Brown)
Kathy Bates played one of the most beloved characters in the film. She built a solid reputation as a trustworthy character, and throughout her career, she has managed to maintain the public’s affection with a great list of projects. Bates has not only played noble and humble characters, but she is also known for her role as a villain in productions like American Horror Story. Now, at 72, she is a proud survivor of ovarian and breast cancer. This has inspired her to become a national spokesperson for lymphedema and president of the Lymphatic Education & Research Network’s honorary board, in honor of a condition she suffers from due to her medical history. She has been praised for her important leadership in raising awareness of this disease.
6. Victor Garber (Thomas Andrews)
During the film, many of us felt sorry for the ship’s designer, Thomas Andrews, who witnessed his major work sink to the bottom of the Atlantic. Fortunately, nothing like that happened to Victor Garber, the actor who played the role. Garber got married in 2015 and his career is still in full swing. Today, he continues to carry on a career in acting and in music as well. If he sings as well as he acts, it would be great to hear some of his songs!
7. Bernard Hill (Captain Edward J. Smith)
Before the ship sank, Captain Edward J. Smith confirmed that this would be the last trip of his long career — however, this was not the case for actor Bernard Hill, who played that role. After the positive reviews he received for his role in Titanic, his career continued to blossom. Today, he’s considered a very prestigious actor and has worked in several important productions. And just as well as he played the captain of a ship, he perfectly portrayed a king, Théoden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings. He has also given his voice as a judge in the film, ParaNorman. We’d expect nothing less from this great actor.
8. Jonathan Hyde (Joseph Bruce Ismay)
All the common sense that Joseph Bruce Ismay’s character lacked, he made up for with his vanity. We can trace the sinking of the Titanic back to many of this character’s decisions. Of course, that also meant that the character wasn’t very popular in the story. However, as much as we blame Joseph, we all speak very highly of Jonathan Hyde, the actor who played the character. Today, he is a family man, having been married for 40 years, and he’s still working in the film and theater industry. He has also given his voice to several animated characters such as Waltolomew Stricklander (or Walter Strickler) in Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.
9. Ioan Gruffudd (fifth officer Harold Lowe)
Ioan Gruffudd is married to actress Alice Evans and is the father of 2 daughters. In addition to working on well-known films and series, like Harrow or Amazing Grace, he is currently a sponsor of the Trust PA foundation, which helps people with paralysis.
10. Suzy Amis (Lizzy Calvert)
Suzy Amis, who played Rose’s granddaughter, is the mother of 4 children and is married to the film’s director, James Cameron. They tied the knot in 2000 after working together on Titanic. She remains an important public figure. She has founded organizations that are dedicated to raising awareness and fighting against climate change, as well as the promotion of food that does not harm the planet.
11. Eric Braeden (John Jacob Astor IV)
Eric Braeden, who played one of the richest characters aboard the Titanic, is now a 79-year-old married man and father of one child. Besides being an actor, he is a great athlete and plays tennis. He has also published an autobiography in which he talks about how he was an actual survivor of a sinking ship. But, of course, that ship was not the Titanic, it was the MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
12. David Warner (Spicer Lovejoy)
If you haven’t seen this movie in a long time and don’t remember who Spicer Lovejoy was, we’ll try to refresh your memory: he was the cop who kept an eye on Jack because he suspected that he wasn’t the honest person he was pretending to be. Surprisingly, Warner had already had the opportunity to work on a previous film that told the story of the famous sinking ship. That must be why he delivered such a great performance! David Warner still acts on television and on the big screen, with one of his latest hits being Mary Poppins Returns.
13. Danny Nucci (Fabrizio)
Danny Nucci, an American actor with an Italian father and a French Moroccan mother, played Jack’s faithful sidekick and friend on the Titanic. He has been married to actress Paula Marshall since 2003 and has 2 daughters. He continues to work on films and successful series such as Criminal Minds and CSI.


brightside--2020-09-01--11 Stories That Hide Behind the Gorgeous Dresses of Stars

We at Bright Side remember the best outfits worn by actresses , models , and singers , and learned more about the details that hide behind their gorgeous dresses and suits .
And in the bonus section , we ’ ll tell you what celebrities do in order not to wrinkle their expensive clothes on the way to an event .
Barbra Streisand didn ’ t take flashing lights into account when she was choosing her outfit .
In 1969 , Barbra Streisand won her Oscar for her role in Funny Girl .
But it wasn ’ t just the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her suit was a hit and made it onto the list of the best and the worst outfits in the history of the Academy Awards .
As it turned out , the outfit was completely transparent under the stage lights .
In one of her interviews , the actress said that she had no idea this was going to happen and she felt really awkward .
Rihanna worried people would laugh at her and didn ’ t want to get out of the car .
In 2015 , Rihanna arrived at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the end of July 2020 , she revealed she didn ’ t feel very comfortable in the dress and said , “ I remember being so scared getting out of that car cause I felt like I was doing too much .
I was driving past the red carpet and I was seeing , like , gowns and I thought , ’ I ’ m a clown and people are gon na laugh at me.
’ ” Eva Longoria had her dress on backward and didn ’ t even know it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ down because of her tight corset .
One year ago , Kim Kardashian shocked everyone with her “ wet ” dress by Mugler .
The designer wanted to make her look like a girl that had just gotten out of the ocean .
Kardashian said that she needed the help of 3 people to put on the dress .
And the corset was a huge challenge for her : Kardashian told Vogue journalists that she could hang out and talk to people but she wasn ’ t able to sit .
Additionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her good luck at the event because she wasn ’ t going to be able to go to the bathroom for about 4 hours .
In the spring of 2020 , the former Spice Girls member shared a story of how her iconic dress with the British flag was created .
She wore it to a music award ceremony .
According to the singer , she was offered a black Gucci dress that looked like Marilyn Monroe ’ s swimsuit .
But it wasn ’ t spicy enough for the singer , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flag on it .
Halliwell bought an ordinary towel with the British flag on it and her sister sewed it to the Gucci dress .
The singer was really nervous about it but the next morning she found out that all the newspapers had written about her .
Julianne Moore couldn ’ t get her dress off to go to the bathroom .
In 2015 , Julianne Moore was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Still Alice .
She wore a Karl Lagerfeld dress that took a team of 27 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews , the actress said that when it came time to go to the bathroom , she realized she couldn ’ t take the dress off .
She then had to hold it in until she got her award .
When she got the Oscar , she posed for photographers and after that , her managers helped her take the dress off .
In 1997 , Salma Hayek wore an Armani dress to the Oscars .
The actress remembers that day well because , at the time , famous designers weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress .
Hayek wanted to look different from everyone else , so she desired to wear a beautiful tiara .
But her manager , stylist , and press agents tried to convince her not to do it .
They said she was insane and she ’ d look ridiculous .
But she still decided to wear a tiara and went to the ceremony .
She says that she set the trend for wearing tiaras .
Kylie Jenner scratched her legs with the sharp parts of her outfit .
In 2016 , Kylie Jenner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
The silver Balmain dress that she wore was one of the most amazing numbers , but it was really uncomfortable to wear .
After the event , Jenner posed for a photo where her legs were seen covered in small scratches .
She wrote , “ When your dress made you bleed and your feet are purple.
” But she claims it was all worth it .
Sharon Stone wore a turtleneck to the Oscars because the delivery guy drove over her dress .
In April , Sharon Stone recalled a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1996 Oscar ceremony .
At the time , she was nominated for Casino .
Vera Wang had made an amazing pink dress for her .
But just one day before the ceremony , a delivery guy accidentally ruined the dress .
The box containing the dress fell out of his truck and he drove in reverse and drove right over the dress , leaving a black mark on it .
Ellen Mirojnick , the costume designer for Basic Instinct , helped the actress figure out a plan B .
She checked her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black Gap turtleneck , a Valentino dress , and an Armani jacket .
Stone added a gardenia flower she took from her garden .
But her drama didn ’ t end there .
Stone ’ s mother noticed a hole in the armpit and this was when the star realized she wouldn ’ t win the award .
And she was right .
Bonus : the lengths some stars go to in order to avoid wrinkles

Many of the dresses that celebrities wear on different occasions remain in the memories of fans for a long time and become a part of popular culture. But few people know that many of the outfits celebrities wear have their own unique stories attached to them.
We at Bright Side remember the best outfits worn by actresses, models, and singers, and learned more about the details that hide behind their gorgeous dresses and suits. And in the bonus section, we’ll tell you what celebrities do in order not to wrinkle their expensive clothes on the way to an event.
Barbra Streisand didn’t take flashing lights into account when she was choosing her outfit.
In 1969, Barbra Streisand won her Oscar for her role in Funny Girl. But it wasn’t just the award that made her famous that day. Her suit was a hit and made it onto the list of the best and the worst outfits in the history of the Academy Awards. As it turned out, the outfit was completely transparent under the stage lights. In one of her interviews, the actress said that she had no idea this was going to happen and she felt really awkward.
Rihanna worried people would laugh at her and didn’t want to get out of the car.
In 2015, Rihanna arrived at the Met Gala wearing a yellow dress. At the end of July 2020, she revealed she didn’t feel very comfortable in the dress and said, “I remember being so scared getting out of that car cause I felt like I was doing too much. I was driving past the red carpet and I was seeing, like, gowns and I thought, ’I’m a clown and people are gonna laugh at me.’”
Eva Longoria had her dress on backward and didn’t even know it.
Once when attending the Cannes Film Festival, Eva Longoria wore a mini-dress with a very low neckline that almost reached her belly button. Years later, the actress shared a photo from the festival on her Instagram and commented, “Flashback to my first year in Cannes 12 years ago! I look like a baby! Fun fact: I had my dress on backward. Yep. Backward and I didn’t know it!”
Kim Kardashian couldn’t even sit down because of her tight corset.
One year ago, Kim Kardashian shocked everyone with her “wet” dress by Mugler. The designer wanted to make her look like a girl that had just gotten out of the ocean. Kardashian said that she needed the help of 3 people to put on the dress. And the corset was a huge challenge for her: Kardashian told Vogue journalists that she could hang out and talk to people but she wasn’t able to sit. Additionally, she asked those around her to wish her good luck at the event because she wasn’t going to be able to go to the bathroom for about 4 hours.
Geri Halliwell sewed a towel to a Gucci dress and made a splash.
In the spring of 2020, the former Spice Girls member shared a story of how her iconic dress with the British flag was created. She wore it to a music award ceremony. According to the singer, she was offered a black Gucci dress that looked like Marilyn Monroe’s swimsuit. But it wasn’t spicy enough for the singer, so she decided to wear something with the flag on it. Halliwell bought an ordinary towel with the British flag on it and her sister sewed it to the Gucci dress. The singer was really nervous about it but the next morning she found out that all the newspapers had written about her.
Julianne Moore couldn’t get her dress off to go to the bathroom.
In 2015, Julianne Moore was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Still Alice. She wore a Karl Lagerfeld dress that took a team of 27 people to make. In one of her interviews, the actress said that when it came time to go to the bathroom, she realized she couldn’t take the dress off. She then had to hold it in until she got her award. When she got the Oscar, she posed for photographers and after that, her managers helped her take the dress off.
Famous designers didn’t want to dress Salma Hayek.
In 1997, Salma Hayek wore an Armani dress to the Oscars. The actress remembers that day well because, at the time, famous designers weren’t very eager to dress a not-so-famous Mexican actress. Hayek wanted to look different from everyone else, so she desired to wear a beautiful tiara. But her manager, stylist, and press agents tried to convince her not to do it. They said she was insane and she’d look ridiculous. But she still decided to wear a tiara and went to the ceremony. She says that she set the trend for wearing tiaras.
Sarah Jessica Parker wore a dress with her friend’s autograph.
Sarah Jessica Parker and American designer Oscar de la Renta are very old friends. As a sign of respect for her friend, the actress asked the designer to sign her dress, “It was my idea.” Parker revealed that he would never have done it in a million years because he was far too modest.
Kylie Jenner scratched her legs with the sharp parts of her outfit.
In 2016, Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala for the first time. The silver Balmain dress that she wore was one of the most amazing numbers, but it was really uncomfortable to wear. After the event, Jenner posed for a photo where her legs were seen covered in small scratches. She wrote, “When your dress made you bleed and your feet are purple.” But she claims it was all worth it.
Sharon Stone wore a turtleneck to the Oscars because the delivery guy drove over her dress.
In April, Sharon Stone recalled a funny situation that happened to her at the 1996 Oscar ceremony. At the time, she was nominated for Casino. Vera Wang had made an amazing pink dress for her. But just one day before the ceremony, a delivery guy accidentally ruined the dress. The box containing the dress fell out of his truck and he drove in reverse and drove right over the dress, leaving a black mark on it. Ellen Mirojnick, the costume designer for Basic Instinct, helped the actress figure out a plan B. She checked her wardrobe and advised her to wear a black Gap turtleneck, a Valentino dress, and an Armani jacket. Stone added a gardenia flower she took from her garden. But her drama didn’t end there. Stone’s mother noticed a hole in the armpit and this was when the star realized she wouldn’t win the award. And she was right.
Bonus: the lengths some stars go to in order to avoid wrinkles
Jennifer Aniston showed fans how she was sitting in the car to keep her dress wrinkle-free. She commented, “No wrinkles...harder than it looks!”


brightside--2020-09-01--13 Curious (and Awkward) Situations Many Pregnant Women Struggle With

You suddenly find out that you ’ re pregnant , how wonderful !
One of the most magical moments of your life has begun .
Unless ... you have to use the bathroom every 5 minutes , the smell of fried food makes you nauseous , or a cramp wakes you up in the middle of the night .
No matter how prepared you think you are , pregnancy places you in hilarious and unexpected situations .
Bright Side knows that pregnancy is an extraordinary and one of a kind experience , so we want to share with you these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can relate to .
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Crying about everything ... really , everything .
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Using the bathroom more than ever !
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First wanting your belly to start showing ... and then wanting it to slow down .
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Getting a ton of advice that you never asked for .
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Everything that falls to the ground is history .
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Sleeping is rare , especially in the last few months .
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Becoming best friends with antacids 10 .
Your hair will become so thick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened to you during your pregnancy ?
Do you have any baby stories that you would like to share with us ?

You suddenly find out that you’re pregnant, how wonderful! One of the most magical moments of your life has begun. Unless... you have to use the bathroom every 5 minutes, the smell of fried food makes you nauseous, or a cramp wakes you up in the middle of the night. No matter how prepared you think you are, pregnancy places you in hilarious and unexpected situations.
Bright Side knows that pregnancy is an extraordinary, one of a kind experience, so we want to share some cute, fun illustrations that future moms can relate to. And in the bonus section, you’ll find pictures that describe pregnancy better than 1,000 words ever could.
1. Crying about everything... really, everything.
2. Using the bathroom more than ever!
3. First wanting your belly to start showing... and then wanting it to slow down.
4. Midnight munchies become a habit.
5. Getting a ton of advice that you never asked for.
6. Everything that falls to the ground is history.
7. Seeing pregnant women everywhere
8. Sleeping is rare, especially in the last few months.
9. Becoming best friends with antacids
10. Your hair will become so thick and beautiful.
11. Snoring like a tractor
12. Becoming absent-minded
13. Sneezing turns into a marathon to hold pee.
Bonus
Turning into a pee-machine during all 9 months of pregnancy
High heels seem like something from a parallel universe!
Your baby has a nice way of reminding you that you’re a mom-to-be.


brightside--2020-09-01--A Psychologist Shares a Trick to Limit Your Child’s Screen Time Without Tears and Tantrums

According to a report , American teenagers use devices for 7 hours a day on average .
And that ’ s not including time for homework or school .
So it ’ s no surprise that lots of parents are concerned .
And the fact that children get angry when moms and dads try to improve the situation makes matters even more difficult .
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Allow your children to control their time and space themselves .
As Eyal mentions in his article , one of the biggest mistakes modern parents make is not allowing their children to control their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they learn to avoid distractions and be in charge of their lives when they grow up .
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Explain what they lose when they devote time to devices .
Even young children who attend kindergarten know that time is limited .
Just explain to them that if they have 3 hours of leisure time and spend all of it playing games on their iPad , they won ’ t have time for painting , going out with friends , or enjoying a story before bed .
Believe it or not , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim to the bias that devices are evil .
They only become that way if we don ’ t know how to control ourselves .
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Show them that apps , videos , and games are made to keep consumers “ hooked.
” If your kid likes to play games on a smartphone , tell them about the rewards they get on each level .
If they like to watch TV shows , it ’ s worth mentioning the cliffhangers that appear at the end of each episode .
The older ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hormones have that keep us addicted to things like this .
It ’ s also good to show them how to manage screen time by example .
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Ask them how much time they think is enough .
You may be afraid to hear that they ’ re going to use their precious devices all day .
But this likely will never happen after you explain the necessity of restrictions .
Avoid setting up limits yourself — it will just lead to bargaining with them and will kill the whole idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re going to manage their time limit .
If you ’ re the one keeping an eye on time restrictions , it can be a big mistake .
If a kid sets up limits , they ’ re the ones who should enforce them .
There are lots of ways to do this : set an alarm clock on a phone or ask Amazon ’ s Alexa to set up a timer — even little kids can use a kitchen timer .
Remember that you ’ re just an advisor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something precious from your child .
As soon as your child starts to insist on using their iPad/smartphone/laptop and bursts into tantrums , it ’ s high time to act on it .
Just make sure that everyone has calmed down before you start a discussion .
If tantrums occur , it doesn ’ t mean that it ’ s too late to fix the problem — it never is .
First of all , this gives you the opportunity to raise a topic again if your kid breaks a promise .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your kid freedom to trade daily screen time for a movie night on weekends or change the way they track time .
It ’ s great if you ’ re able to solve the problem without losses on each side .
But keep in mind that your child may protest against new rules .
Be ready for that and don ’ t get angry , punish them , or take control .
Try to calm them down and promise to revisit the topic later .
A good family atmosphere is always more important @

According to a report, American teenagers use devices for 7 hours a day on average. And that’s not including time for homework or school. So it’s no surprise that lots of parents are concerned. And the fact that children get angry when moms and dads try to improve the situation makes matters even more difficult.
A Stanford psychologist named Nir Eyal explained how to manage your children’s relationships with devices and Bright Side prepared an ultimate guide for you so that you can handle things as peacefully as possible.
1. Allow your children to control their time and space themselves.
As Eyal mentions in his article, one of the biggest mistakes modern parents make is not allowing their children to control their own time. Only this way can they learn to avoid distractions and be in charge of their lives when they grow up.
2. Explain what they lose when they devote time to devices.
Even young children who attend kindergarten know that time is limited. Just explain to them that if they have 3 hours of leisure time and spend all of it playing games on their iPad, they won’t have time for painting, going out with friends, or enjoying a story before bed. Believe it or not, they can prioritize. Try not to fall victim to the bias that devices are evil. They only become that way if we don’t know how to control ourselves.
3. Show them that apps, videos, and games are made to keep consumers “hooked.”
If your kid likes to play games on a smartphone, tell them about the rewards they get on each level. If they like to watch TV shows, it’s worth mentioning the cliffhangers that appear at the end of each episode. The older ones are able to understand the function our hormones have that keep us addicted to things like this. It’s also good to show them how to manage screen time by example.
4. Ask them how much time they think is enough.
You may be afraid to hear that they’re going to use their precious devices all day. But this likely will never happen after you explain the necessity of restrictions. Avoid setting up limits yourself — it will just lead to bargaining with them and will kill the whole idea of independence.
5. Ask them how they’re going to manage their time limit.
If you’re the one keeping an eye on time restrictions, it can be a big mistake. If a kid sets up limits, they’re the ones who should enforce them. There are lots of ways to do this: set an alarm clock on a phone or ask Amazon’s Alexa to set up a timer — even little kids can use a kitchen timer. Remember that you’re just an advisor, not the bad guy who takes away something precious from your child.
6. Start from an early age.
As soon as your child starts to insist on using their iPad/smartphone/laptop and bursts into tantrums, it’s high time to act on it. Just make sure that everyone has calmed down before you start a discussion. If tantrums occur, it doesn’t mean that it’s too late to fix the problem — it never is.
7. Don’t carve the initial rules in stone.
First of all, this gives you the opportunity to raise a topic again if your kid breaks a promise. And on the other hand, it gives your kid freedom to trade daily screen time for a movie night on weekends or change the way they track time.
8. Be ready for heated discussions.
It’s great if you’re able to solve the problem without losses on each side. But keep in mind that your child may protest against new rules. Be ready for that and don’t get angry, punish them, or take control. Try to calm them down and promise to revisit the topic later. A good family atmosphere is always more important.


brightside--2020-09-01--Turkish Photographer Captures the Beauty of Children’s Eyes That Shine Like Gems

Abdullah Aydemir , a photographer based in Istanbul , believes that the whole universe can be hidden in the eyes @ @ @ @ @ pictures that can instantly hypnotize you with magnificent looks of children he meets on the @ @ @ @ @ the unrealistic beauty of his little models , and we can ’ t take our @ @ @ @ @ .

Abdullah Aydemir, a photographer based in Istanbul, believes that the whole universe can be hidden in the eyes of children. He takes pictures that can instantly hypnotize you with magnificent looks of children he meets on the streets. His portraits capture the unrealistic beauty of his little models, and we can’t take our eyes off his incredible shots.
We at Bright Side were mesmerized by Abdullah’s project, and we invite you to walk down the streets of Istanbul, where he takes most of his pictures.
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brightside--2020-09-01--How 10+ Stars Have Changed Since Their First Role

At the age of 6 , Alicia Silverstone started working as a model , appearing in TV projects and winning viewers ’ hearts .
She debuted in The Wonder Years in 1992 and she got the nickname , “ dream girl.
” After her role as Batgirl in Batman & Robin , which is considered to be one of the worst films of all time , Silverstone ’ s career has taken her to different places , from Bad Therapy to The Baby-Sitters Club .
She ’ s also worked as a voice actress , appearing in the Canadian children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Universe : Revelation .
This beautiful actress first appeared on screen as a child , in the comedy Lookin ’ to Get Out .
Her mother and father were also in this film : actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand .
Today , we can see Angelina Jolie in Maleficent : Mistress of Evil , and in 2021 , we expect the film The Eternals to be released and it will reveal what happens after Avengers : Endgame .
This Australian actress debuted in the film , Bush Christmas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She had a second wave of popularity when she appeared in Big Little Lies and last year , the film Bombshell was released and it was really controversial .
It was based on real events when 2 women started a revolution against their boss .
22-year-old Elizabeth Hurley sang the part of Marietta in the film , Aria .
After that , she appeared in several successful British and Hollywood movies .
We saw her as an attractive devil in Bedazzled and then the English beauty decided to focus on producing movies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of her later roles include playing Queen Helena in The Royals and Morgan Le Fay in Runaways , where she looks absolutely gorgeous .
Ben Stiller debuted in the Kate & Allie television series .
Since then , his career has taken an upward trajectory and he now has a long list of movies under his belt : more than 60 roles and successful experiences as a director and screenwriter .
And we love Stiller for hit movies like Night at the Museum and Meet the Parents .
One of his more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , about a man who questions his life choices .
The bright and controversial Rose McGowan first appeared on screen in Encino Man .
She also appeared The Doom Generation as Amy , and for that , she got an Independent Spirit Award .
Then , she played many other roles that made her a star , like 112 episodes as Paige Matthews in Charmed , and as Cherry Darling , who saves humanity from zombies in Planet Terror .
Some of her most recent roles were in Indecision IV and appearances on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actress became interested in music and wrote the book , Brave .
In the ’ 90s , Kirstie was a star in It Takes Two and Look Who ’ s Talking , after making her first appearance in Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan .
Then , she disappeared from the big screen because she had problems regarding the extra weight she ’ d gained , which is why she only appeared in different reality shows like Kirstie Alley ’ s Big Life .
But she managed to get back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You might have seen her in The Goldbergs .
One of her most recent roles was in Lifetime ’ s You Can ’ t Take My Daughter .
Jennifer Grey made her film debut in Reckless .
In 1986 , she appeared in the film , Ferris Bueller ’ s Day Off and one year later she got her big break when she got a part in Dirty Dancing alongside Patrick Swayze .
Despite this great start , her career didn ’ t go very well .
She ’ s had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series .
Finally , she got a leading role in Wind , but the film wasn ’ t very successful .
You may have also caught Grey in episodes of House , M.D.
, Grey ’ s Anatomy , and The Conners .
After making her debut in Rich and Famous in 1981 , Meg Ryan appeared in the film , Top Gun with Tom Cruise .
Her role was so memorable that she was quoted and considered a rising star .
In the ’ 90s , she had a lot of fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and When Harry Met Sally ... And Meg Ryan ’ s haircuts were just as popular as Rachel ’ s hair ( from Friends ) would eventually be .
One of her later roles was in Ithaca alongside Tom Hanks .
The Austrian actor became widely popular thanks to his role as Standartenführer Hans Landa in the Quentin Tarantino film , Inglourious Basterds .
He started his career almost 40 years ago in the black and white film , Kopfstand .
Now , he has more than 60 roles under his belt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being Alita : Battle Angel .
And this year , we hope to see him in the twenty-fifth James Bond movie , No Time to Die .
The star of Desperate Housewives started her career in an episode in Beverly Hills , 90210 .
She played a flight attendant there .
Afterward , she had a series of very popular roles , and she tried herself as a director in Devious Maids .
Today , you can see Longoria in commercials and TV shows , and last year , she appeared in Dora @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1979 , Bill Murray appeared in the comedy , Meatballs , and since then , he has appeared in more than 60 roles , the most famous one of which is Ghostbusters .
Last year , you may have seen his short part in Zombieland : Double Tap , and even when pushing 70 , he continued to work on projects with Wes Anderson and Sofia Coppola .
Lena Headey , more commonly remembered as Cersei by fans of Game of Thrones , appeared on screen at the age of 19 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adaptation of a Graham Swift novel .
And in one of her recent movies , Fighting With My Family , she played a very interesting role and her bright red hair looked stunning .
Together with Dwayne Johnson , they told the story of a wrestler and her family .

When Hollywood actors were at the beginning of their careers, they were full of hope, they dreamt about fame, and they had so much power and energy that it’s palpable in the photos of them that were taken decades ago.
We at Bright Side compared some of the earliest roles of famous actors to their later works. We think some of them still look ambitious. Do you agree?
Alicia Silverstone
At the age of 6, Alicia Silverstone started working as a model, appearing in TV projects and winning viewers’ hearts. She debuted in The Wonder Years in 1992 and she got the nickname, “dream girl.” After her role as Batgirl in Batman & Robin, which is considered to be one of the worst films of all time, Silverstone’s career has taken her to different places, from Bad Therapy to The Baby-Sitters Club. She’s also worked as a voice actress, appearing in the Canadian children’s show, Braceface and Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Angelina Jolie
This beautiful actress first appeared on screen as a child, in the comedy Lookin’ to Get Out. Her mother and father were also in this film: actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. Today, we can see Angelina Jolie in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and in 2021, we expect the film The Eternals to be released and it will reveal what happens after Avengers: Endgame.
Nicole Kidman
This Australian actress debuted in the film, Bush Christmas, and then continued her path in Hollywood. She had a second wave of popularity when she appeared in Big Little Lies and last year, the film Bombshell was released and it was really controversial. It was based on real events when 2 women started a revolution against their boss.
Elizabeth Hurley
22-year-old Elizabeth Hurley sang the part of Marietta in the film, Aria. After that, she appeared in several successful British and Hollywood movies. We saw her as an attractive devil in Bedazzled and then the English beauty decided to focus on producing movies and she started her own company. Some of her later roles include playing Queen Helena in The Royals and Morgan Le Fay in Runaways, where she looks absolutely gorgeous.
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller debuted in the Kate & Allie television series. Since then, his career has taken an upward trajectory and he now has a long list of movies under his belt: more than 60 roles and successful experiences as a director and screenwriter. And we love Stiller for hit movies like Night at the Museum and Meet the Parents. One of his more recent films was Brad’s Status, about a man who questions his life choices.
Rose McGowan
The bright and controversial Rose McGowan first appeared on screen in Encino Man. She also appeared The Doom Generation as Amy, and for that, she got an Independent Spirit Award. Then, she played many other roles that made her a star, like 112 episodes as Paige Matthews in Charmed, and as Cherry Darling, who saves humanity from zombies in Planet Terror. Some of her most recent roles were in Indecision IV and appearances on the TV series Chopped. Later, the actress became interested in music and wrote the book, Brave.
Kirstie Alley
In the ’90s, Kirstie was a star in It Takes Two and Look Who’s Talking, after making her first appearance in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Then, she disappeared from the big screen because she had problems regarding the extra weight she’d gained, which is why she only appeared in different reality shows like Kirstie Alley’s Big Life. But she managed to get back in shape and return to the screen. You might have seen her in The Goldbergs. One of her most recent roles was in Lifetime’s You Can’t Take My Daughter.
Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey made her film debut in Reckless. In 1986, she appeared in the film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and one year later she got her big break when she got a part in Dirty Dancing alongside Patrick Swayze. Despite this great start, her career didn’t go very well. She’s had to play supporting roles and parts in TV series. Finally, she got a leading role in Wind, but the film wasn’t very successful. You may have also caught Grey in episodes of House, M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, and The Conners.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert’s career started in 1970 with the film Pound. But in his early work, he wasn’t even credited. His first full-fledged role was in Baby It’s You. Today, Robert is a Golden Globe winner, and an Oscar and Emmy nominee. He’s an extremely popular actor. He’s played Tony Stark and Dolittle and we’re looking forward to seeing him in All-Star Weekend, Sherlock Holmes 3, and Black Widow.
Renée Zellweger
The 2-time Oscar winner and owner of 4 Golden Globes started her career by debuting in Dazed and Confused. She also played the role of Starlene, a troubled girl who runs away from the police in Love and a .45. Today, Zellweger is a successful actress and her most recent work was on the Netflix show, What If.
Meg Ryan
After making her debut in Rich and Famous in 1981, Meg Ryan appeared in the film, Top Gun with Tom Cruise. Her role was so memorable that she was quoted and considered a rising star. In the ’90s, she had a lot of fans thanks to movies like Sleepless in Seattle, and When Harry Met Sally... And Meg Ryan’s haircuts were just as popular as Rachel’s hair (from Friends) would eventually be. One of her later roles was in Ithaca alongside Tom Hanks.
Christoph Waltz
The Austrian actor became widely popular thanks to his role as Standartenführer Hans Landa in the Quentin Tarantino film, Inglourious Basterds. He started his career almost 40 years ago in the black and white film, Kopfstand. Now, he has more than 60 roles under his belt, one of the more recent ones being Alita: Battle Angel. And this year, we hope to see him in the twenty-fifth James Bond movie, No Time to Die.
Eva Longoria
The star of Desperate Housewives started her career in an episode in Beverly Hills, 90210. She played a flight attendant there. Afterward, she had a series of very popular roles, and she tried herself as a director in Devious Maids. Today, you can see Longoria in commercials and TV shows, and last year, she appeared in Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Bill Murray
In 1979, Bill Murray appeared in the comedy, Meatballs, and since then, he has appeared in more than 60 roles, the most famous one of which is Ghostbusters. Last year, you may have seen his short part in Zombieland: Double Tap, and even when pushing 70, he continued to work on projects with Wes Anderson and Sofia Coppola.
Jennifer Aniston
30 years ago, Jennifer Aniston appeared in her first movie, Camp Cucamonga. She had a big future ahead of her and would become the legendary Rachel in Friends. She most recently appeared in The Morning Show where she played a TV anchor fighting for her rights and a better life.
Hugh Jackman
The movie debut of the future Wolverine was in the crime thriller Profile of a Serial Killer. He became popular in 2 years — in 2000, he was invited to play the role of Logan in X-Men. The most recent movie he did was Bad Education on HBO.
Lena Headey
Lena Headey, more commonly remembered as Cersei by fans of Game of Thrones, appeared on screen at the age of 19 in the serious drama, Waterland, the adaptation of a Graham Swift novel. And in one of her recent movies, Fighting With My Family, she played a very interesting role and her bright red hair looked stunning. Together with Dwayne Johnson, they told the story of a wrestler and her family.
Jim Carrey
In his childhood, Jim Carrey loved making faces and later began doing stand-up in comedy clubs. In 1981, he debuted in Rubberface. Today, he has done more than 50 movies and is one of the highest-paid comedians in the world. In 2020, he appeared in the film, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Clint Eastwood
This legendary actor, movie director, and composer started his career as an extra in Revenge of the Creature, that was shot in 1955. Today, Clint Eastwood rarely appears on the screen himself: he works as a director. Last year, the biography Richard Jewell was released.


brightside--2020-09-01--10+ Myths About Subcultures That Created a Big Gap Between Kids and Their Parents

Myth # 1 : There were no subcultures before the 1950s .
The idea of subculture is a very vast concept when you look at it from a sociological point of view .
It does more than appease to a certain music genre — there are many other factors like one ’ s profession or ethnicity that can be unifying as well .
This means that subcultures have existed as long as humankind itself .
Diasporas , secular salons , and some professional communities relate to subcultures as well .
All of these groups contain people with common interests , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first subculture we can recall , in the typical sense , appeared at the end of the ’ 40s and was known as the Beatniks .
These people were skeptical about comfort , traveled a lot , and dressed deliberately casually .
The origins of this movement lie in the literature of the Beat Generation .
That ’ s how the group of poets and novelists that included William S. Burroughs , Jack Kerouac , and others came to be .
In the ’ 50s , it was Teddy Boys who appeared in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in France .
As a rule , they came from poor families , adored rock-and-roll , and boasted a clothing style that was inspired by the image of a dandy , which included pipe trousers , tight ties , and creepers .
Girls would often sew clothes themselves — not only were they trying to impress others but this was also a way to express their protest against post-war asceticism .
Teddy Boys were replaced by the Mods ( short for “ Modernists ” ) .
Subcultures were also formed around music like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blues , as well as around clothing styles .
Hippies are often associated with free love , which is true only partially .
It ’ s true that people of this subculture didn ’ t share the conservative ideas and lifestyles of their parents .
But the emancipation of morals took place at a time when they were already appearing and the attitude toward intimacy was changing throughout society .
That ’ s why the representatives of various social groups , including hippies , started to investigate the things that used to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monogamous relationships were quite frequent in the hippie environment .
According to the memories of one hippie , nudity was actually rare .
They had some experiments at parties , but the next morning , the participants would face unpleasant emotional consequences .
The goth subculture originated from the punk movement in the early ’ 80s , so the 2 have a lot in common .
Contrary to stereotypes , goths don ’ t have any ideology nor do they have a desire for depression and melancholy .
There ’ s a special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can be used to describe those who like dark literature , horror films , sad poetry , and other mysterious things .
There are only 2 things that make a person a goth : a love for music ( goth-rock , goth-punk , etc . )
and a certain style of clothing .
Even one of the popular goth songs , “ Bela Lugosi ’ s Dead ” sung by the Bauhaus band , was created as an homage to the Dracula actor .
Just like the punks , many goths like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financially if they can .
This heavy metal subculture dates back to the 1970s and has no ideology that excludes the black metal subgroup .
These fans of heavy metal music are united by a tough , brutal look .
The theme of metal songs depends on the subgenre : followers of power metal use fantasy as a basis for their songs , crust punk and grindcore ( genres that teeter on the border of heavy metal and punk ) raise the topic of social inequality , and atmospheric black metal speaks about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and music of some subgenres may sound intimidating to the untrained listener but anything scary should be perceived solely as artistic imagery .
In fact , they should be treated like horror movies : this way of thinking helps to get rid of any assumed “ inner negativity.
” In other words , this music creates the same mystical images as thrillers and horror films and is in no way a call to action .
As surprising as it might sound , the emo subculture appeared long before 2007 .
This music genre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of the ’ 80s .
It was bands like Black Flag and Minor Threat that influenced the emo culture .
It ’ s worth noting that the Minor Threat band and its lead singer , Ian MacKaye , recorded a song called “ Straight Edge ” that became iconic for the movement of the same name .
This manner of singing is full of intense emotions , which is why it ’ s called “ emo ” or “ emo-core.
” Some bands use screamo , an extreme form of singing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lyrics can touch on topics such as unhappy relationships and other personal worries , but these are only a part of an artistic image .
Myth # 6 : LARPers and reenactors are the same .
These are related subcultures but they have a significant difference .
Live-action role players ( sometimes dubbed “ LARPers ” ) appeared in the late 1970s .
The followers of this movement arrange role-playing games based on various fiction genres , like fantasy books , and often take inspiration from tabletop role-playing games .
There often is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a desire to experience these stories in a physical setting .
There also tends to be a lot of improvisation when acting out a character .
That said , wearing the characters ’ clothes and carrying their objects are an important part of the game .
Unlike role players , reenactors recreate events and their elements .
It ’ s historical accuracy that matters to them the most — they ’ re very attentive to the materials that they use for this hobby .
Many people think that rap is a genre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its simple rhythms and “ rude ” performances .
However , rap songs aren ’ t always about criminal activities ( which is known as “ gangsta rap ” ) .
Just like performers of other types of music , rappers write about everything , like society , politics , personal experiences , and other issues .
Beats ( which is what rappers write their text along to ) are only a part of the elements of this style — they ’ re a complement to the lyrics .
Rap is oftentimes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which makes it a sort of melodeclamation .
Myth # 8 : There are no other subcultures .
Subcultures don ’ t only form around types of music .
People are often united by other common interests .
For example , urban explorers who like to visit abandoned factories , cities , and other places can be called a subculture too .
Another example of a subculture is roof toppers — or the conquerors of roofs or other high-rise objects .
They capture their ascents on camera and perform acrobatic tricks at incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a subculture .
They ’ re often mistaken for young hooligans who write bad things on fences and buildings .
But graffiti artists draw attention to important social topics with the help of their paintings , and their works often transform urban spaces .
The debates about whether graffiti is art or vandalism are still going on , but this doesn ’ t stop them from arranging thematic festivals like Mural or Carte blanche .
Myth # 9 : Subcultures are only for youngsters .
This stereotype is far from accurate .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and less time to spend with our friends as we grow older .
But on the other hand , a love for music and art never disappears , while work and the ability to earn money allows us to spend more money on hobbies .
That ’ s why there are many people who are over 30 years old who participate in festivals and such .
Moreover , they make up the majority of the visitors at some subculture events .
Myth # 10 : New subcultures don ’ t just appear .

In our youth, many of us assigned ourselves to a certain subculture: some were avidly watching anime, others would dye their hair bold colors, and some spent their weekends hanging out at rock concerts. Unfortunately, society doesn’t always welcome these different hobbies and lifestyles, while rumors about them fly, creating false stories and ideas.
It’s quite difficult to cover all the different movements there are out there in one article. But we at Bright Side are against stereotypes, and that’s why we decided to bust some of the most popular myths about different subcultures.
Myth #1: There were no subcultures before the 1950s.
The idea of subculture is a very vast concept when you look at it from a sociological point of view. It does more than appease to a certain music genre — there are many other factors like one’s profession or ethnicity that can be unifying as well. This means that subcultures have existed as long as humankind itself. Diasporas, secular salons, and some professional communities relate to subcultures as well. All of these groups contain people with common interests, specific vocabulary, and values. The first subculture we can recall, in the typical sense, appeared at the end of the ’40s and was known as the Beatniks. These people were skeptical about comfort, traveled a lot, and dressed deliberately casually. The origins of this movement lie in the literature of the Beat Generation. That’s how the group of poets and novelists that included William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, and others came to be.
In the ’50s, it was Teddy Boys who appeared in Great Britain and “blousons noirs” in France. As a rule, they came from poor families, adored rock-and-roll, and boasted a clothing style that was inspired by the image of a dandy, which included pipe trousers, tight ties, and creepers. Girls would often sew clothes themselves — not only were they trying to impress others but this was also a way to express their protest against post-war asceticism. Teddy Boys were replaced by the Mods (short for “Modernists”). Subcultures were also formed around music like jazz, ska, rhythm, and blues, as well as around clothing styles.
Myth #2: Hippies supported an immoral lifestyle.
Hippies are often associated with free love, which is true only partially. It’s true that people of this subculture didn’t share the conservative ideas and lifestyles of their parents. But the emancipation of morals took place at a time when they were already appearing and the attitude toward intimacy was changing throughout society. That’s why the representatives of various social groups, including hippies, started to investigate the things that used to be banned before. Despite this, traditional monogamous relationships were quite frequent in the hippie environment. According to the memories of one hippie, nudity was actually rare. They had some experiments at parties, but the next morning, the participants would face unpleasant emotional consequences.
Myth #3: Goths are sophisticated, gloomy romantics.
The goth subculture originated from the punk movement in the early ’80s, so the 2 have a lot in common. Contrary to stereotypes, goths don’t have any ideology nor do they have a desire for depression and melancholy. There’s a special term, “darkly inclined,” which can be used to describe those who like dark literature, horror films, sad poetry, and other mysterious things. There are only 2 things that make a person a goth: a love for music (goth-rock, goth-punk, etc.) and a certain style of clothing. Even one of the popular goth songs, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” sung by the Bauhaus band, was created as an homage to the Dracula actor. Just like the punks, many goths like DIY and strive to support other musicians financially if they can.
Myth #4: Metalheads worship the devil.
This heavy metal subculture dates back to the 1970s and has no ideology that excludes the black metal subgroup. These fans of heavy metal music are united by a tough, brutal look. The theme of metal songs depends on the subgenre: followers of power metal use fantasy as a basis for their songs, crust punk and grindcore (genres that teeter on the border of heavy metal and punk) raise the topic of social inequality, and atmospheric black metal speaks about the beauty of nature. The lyrics and music of some subgenres may sound intimidating to the untrained listener but anything scary should be perceived solely as artistic imagery. In fact, they should be treated like horror movies: this way of thinking helps to get rid of any assumed “inner negativity.” In other words, this music creates the same mystical images as thrillers and horror films and is in no way a call to action.
Myth #5: Emos are tearful teens suffering from unrequited love.
As surprising as it might sound, the emo subculture appeared long before 2007. This music genre has origins in hardcore-punk and post-hardcore from the middle of the ’80s. It was bands like Black Flag and Minor Threat that influenced the emo culture. It’s worth noting that the Minor Threat band and its lead singer, Ian MacKaye, recorded a song called “Straight Edge” that became iconic for the movement of the same name. This manner of singing is full of intense emotions, which is why it’s called “emo” or “emo-core.” Some bands use screamo, an extreme form of singing that sounds similar to a scream. Lyrics can touch on topics such as unhappy relationships and other personal worries, but these are only a part of an artistic image.
Myth #6: LARPers and reenactors are the same.
These are related subcultures but they have a significant difference. Live-action role players (sometimes dubbed “LARPers”) appeared in the late 1970s. The followers of this movement arrange role-playing games based on various fiction genres, like fantasy books, and often take inspiration from tabletop role-playing games. There often is some element of fantasy in the game and a desire to experience these stories in a physical setting. There also tends to be a lot of improvisation when acting out a character. That said, wearing the characters’ clothes and carrying their objects are an important part of the game. Unlike role players, reenactors recreate events and their elements. It’s historical accuracy that matters to them the most — they’re very attentive to the materials that they use for this hobby.
Myth #7: Rap is a lowly genre.
Many people think that rap is a genre for teenagers with criminal inclinations due to its simple rhythms and “rude” performances. However, rap songs aren’t always about criminal activities (which is known as “gangsta rap”). Just like performers of other types of music, rappers write about everything, like society, politics, personal experiences, and other issues. Beats (which is what rappers write their text along to) are only a part of the elements of this style — they’re a complement to the lyrics. Rap is oftentimes on the border of literature and soundtrack-making, which makes it a sort of melodeclamation.
Myth #8: There are no other subcultures.
Subcultures don’t only form around types of music. People are often united by other common interests. For example, urban explorers who like to visit abandoned factories, cities, and other places can be called a subculture too. Another example of a subculture is roof toppers — or the conquerors of roofs or other high-rise objects. They capture their ascents on camera and perform acrobatic tricks at incredible heights. Graffiti painters also make up a subculture. They’re often mistaken for young hooligans who write bad things on fences and buildings. But graffiti artists draw attention to important social topics with the help of their paintings, and their works often transform urban spaces. The debates about whether graffiti is art or vandalism are still going on, but this doesn’t stop them from arranging thematic festivals like Mural or Carte blanche.
Myth #9: Subcultures are only for youngsters.
This stereotype is far from accurate. It’s true that we have less and less time to spend with our friends as we grow older. But on the other hand, a love for music and art never disappears, while work and the ability to earn money allows us to spend more money on hobbies. That’s why there are many people who are over 30 years old who participate in festivals and such. Moreover, they make up the majority of the visitors at some subculture events.
Myth #10: New subcultures don’t just appear.
Subcultures are around, even today. There are many concerts, festivals, parties, role-playing games, historical reenactments, and other themed events all around the world that attract new participants. New subcultures do appear, but at the moment, they’re not becoming as iconic. Perhaps this is connected with the appearance of the Internet, which has given young generations less of a need to communicate and express themselves in the offline space. Or maybe there are already so many various existing subcultures that it’s quite difficult to create something totally new. If we turn to history, we can see that the top subcultures arose at about the same time, in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s of the last century.