brightside--2020-07-11--“They Aren’t Sheep, They’re Very Large Rabbits!” This Tweet Shook the Internet, and We Can’t Unsee I

“They Aren’t Sheep, They’re Very Large Rabbits!” This Tweet Shook the Internet, and We Can’t Unsee It Either (20 Pics)

All sheep are just rabbits with bigger stomachs !
You won ’ t be able to find this fact in @ @ @ @ @ , if you speak to anyone about it , they ’ ll raise their eyebrows @ @ @ @ @ mental health .
But now we know the truth , and these pics are going @ @ @ @ @ too .
Bright Side always strives to show you something unusual .
And these 20 @ @ @ @ @ so big that we can ’ t tell if they ’ re rabbits or woolly @ @ @ @ @ .
This woolly cutie was bred in England in the 18th century .
It got @ @ @ @ @ , thanks to 2 facts : its birthplace is near a border with Scotland , @ @ @ @ @ called Dishley Leicester .
Did you already know about this breed ?
Do you know @ @ @ @ @ like something else ?

All sheep are just rabbits with bigger stomachs! You won’t be able to find this fact in any biology book. However, if you speak to anyone about it, they’ll raise their eyebrows and likely ask about your mental health. But now we know the truth, and these pics are going to reveal it to you too.
Bright Side always strives to show you something unusual. And these 20 photos of sheep with ears so big that we can’t tell if they’re rabbits or woolly animals perfectly fit this goal.
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This woolly cutie was bred in England in the 18th century. It got its name, Border Leicester, thanks to 2 facts: its birthplace is near a border with Scotland, and its foundation stock was called Dishley Leicester.
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brightside--2020-07-11--18 People Who Decided to Level-Up Their Style and Totally Nailed It

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Growing a beard for 90 days , chopping off your long beautiful hair — these little things may seem like a huge decision and courage is definitely a necessity in these instances .
And it ’ s even better when you get marvelous results and never regret changing your look .
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“ Did the big chop !
Cut out most of the old color.
” 2 .
“ 3 months ago to the day I shaved my beard and regretted it instantly .
My goal was 90 days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Had a little fun getting rid of my beard ” .
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“ My son really changed up his look for summer !
” 6 .
One braid can really make a whole look .
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“ A big change , after being blonde for 4 years !
” 11 .
“ 4 years of long hair , now back to short , and went blonde for the first time ever.
” 12 .
“ I look so different with my hair dark vs light .
I finally put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A quick before and after from my cut and color a few weeks back !
I ’ m still so obsessed.
” 14 .
“ I ’ m back to work now and was wondering if I should keep the beard or not.
” 15 .
“ A new shape for my client .
I love the before so much.
” 16 .
“ New bang and color for my friend and client ”

Growing a beard for 90 days, chopping off your long beautiful hair — these little things may seem like a huge decision and courage is definitely a necessity in these instances. And it’s even better when you get marvelous results and never regret changing your look.
We at Bright Side are in love with these 18 people who decided to change their style and did it successfully.
1. “Did the big chop! Cut out most of the old color.”
2. “3 months ago to the day I shaved my beard and regretted it instantly. My goal was 90 days. Today, I have arrived.”
3. August 2019 vs Today
4. “Had a little fun getting rid of my beard”.
5. “My son really changed up his look for summer!”
6. One braid can really make a whole look.
7. “A big change, after being blonde for 4 years!”
8. “I chopped it off!”
9. “Double rainbow”
10. 2018 vs 2020
11. “4 years of long hair, now back to short, and went blonde for the first time ever.”
12. “I look so different with my hair dark vs light. I finally put down the bleach!”
13. “A quick before and after from my cut and color a few weeks back! I’m still so obsessed.”
14. “I’m back to work now and was wondering if I should keep the beard or not.”
15. “A new shape for my client. I love the before so much.”
16. “New bang and color for my friend and client”
17. “Before and after, 4 years”
18. “Total makeover”


brightside--2020-07-11--14 People Showed Off Their Amazing Moms and Shook the Internet

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s hard to find a person who isn ’ t proud of their mother or who doesn ’ t think she ’ s the best person in the world .
And some Internet users show their amazing moms online and get a lot of likes .
They prove that even when you ’ re 40 , 50 , or 60 years old , you can still look great and nobody will ever guess your true age .
We at Bright Side think that every mom deserves to be loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of the article , there ’ s a bonus feature that proves you can have fun with your children at any age .
“ My mom at 43 looks better than I do at 23 !
” “ I ’ m just showing off my 54-year-old mom.
” “ I ’ m 32 years old and this is my mother today .
I ’ m pretty sure I didn ’ t get whatever vampiric gene is keeping her going ... ” When you get better with age : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Today , the woman that has tolerated me for 17 years turned 50 years old.
” “ I hope I look like my mom when I ’ m 48.
” “ My mom is on the right.
” The mom is 42 , daughter is 22 .
Bonus : “ At 52 years old , our mom said if we could throw her high enough , she could do a backflip .
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It’s hard to find a person who isn’t proud of their mother or who doesn’t think she’s the best person in the world. And some Internet users show their amazing moms online and get a lot of likes. They prove that even when you’re 40, 50, or 60 years old, you can still look great and nobody will ever guess your true age.
We at Bright Side think that every mom deserves to be loved and adored by her family. And at the end of the article, there’s a bonus feature that proves you can have fun with your children at any age.
“My mom at 43 looks better than I do at 23!”
“I’m just showing off my 54-year-old mom.”
“I’m 32 years old and this is my mother today. I’m pretty sure I didn’t get whatever vampiric gene is keeping her going...”
When you get better with age:
“My mom is actually 50 years old.”
“I think she just doesn’t age.”
“Today, the woman that has tolerated me for 17 years turned 50 years old.”
“I hope I look like my mom when I’m 48.”
“My mother and me — she’s 43.”
“My mom is on the right.”
The mom is 42, daughter is 22.
“Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom!”
“From a vacation last year”
Bonus: “At 52 years old, our mom said if we could throw her high enough, she could do a backflip.”


brightside--2020-07-11--15 Pets Who Define the Term “Needle in a Haystack,” We Bet You Can’t Spot All of Them

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest While it makes total sense for wild animals to practice the art of camouflage , it ’ s completely baffling when our pets perfectly blend into their surroundings .
Other than messing with their owners and having a little bit of fun , we have no other explanation for this behavior .
That ’ s why many people online are making a game out of their sneaky dogs and cats and challenging others to find them in photos .
We at Bright Side are passing the baton to you to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trained at locating these disguised floofsters .
We believe in you !
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“ Our Pyrenees was hiding in a leaf pile .
I didn ’ t realize our Yorkie was in there too !
” 3 .
“ Can you find the dog in this photo ?
” 4 .
Which one is real ?
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Find the dog in the foxhole .
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This sleepy boy is tucked in nicely here .
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“ Top bunk of my daughter ’ s bed .
One of these things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I know my cat is here somewhere.
” 15 .
Just playing along with the sneaky boy , a.k.a .
the master of disguise Did you find all the animals ?
Which one stumped you the most ?

While it makes total sense for wild animals to practice the art of camouflage, it’s completely baffling when our pets perfectly blend into their surroundings. Other than messing with their owners and having a little bit of fun, we have no other explanation for this behavior. That’s why many people online are making a game out of their sneaky dogs and cats and challenging others to find them in photos.
We at Bright Side are passing the baton to you to check and see how well your eyes are trained at locating these disguised floofsters. We believe in you!
1. “Our Pyrenees was hiding in a leaf pile. I didn’t realize our Yorkie was in there too!”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © emyn1005 / Reddit
2. “Where’s my dog?”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © Piercert / Reddit
3. “Can you find the dog in this photo?”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © yesworryya / Twitter
4. Which one is real?
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © Minxi17 / Reddit
5. Find the dog in the foxhole.
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © dwhofuss / Reddit
6. Watch your step, there’s a cat!
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © pakartidur / Reddit
7. “Couldn’t find the dog for 20 minutes.”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © HaveYouSeenThatOneThing / imgur
8. The dog blends in perfectly.
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © BrizzleRyan / Reddit
9. This sleepy boy is tucked in nicely here.
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © martini-meow / Reddit
10. “Thought I lost my pup for a moment there.”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © somepuppy / Reddit
11. “Top bunk of my daughter’s bed. One of these things is not like the others.”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © whatsadomata / Reddit
12. “I know my cat is here somewhere.”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © wm2731 / Reddit
13. “Can you spot the cat?”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © rosstafa1 / Reddit
14. “I panicked when I couldn’t find her.”
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © crunchygroovez / Reddit
15. Just playing along with the sneaky boy, a.k.a. the master of disguise
Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer © goldenretrievers / imgur


brightside--2020-07-12--Humans Were Caught Sleeping Soundly With Their Pets in 16 Sweet Photos

Some pet owners never let their cats and dogs sleep in their beds , but those who do can brag about a bunch of candid photos showing them sleeping and cuddling with their fluffy fellas .
What makes these pictures even more interesting are the places and poses the pets choose when sleeping with their humans — they might lie on your head , press their paws against your face , or take up the whole bed making you sleep on the edge .
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“ My girlfriend finally woke up before me and caught our usual sleeping arrangement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The bed is King-size.
” 2 .
“ I came home from work to find all my guys sleeping.
” 3 .
“ How my boyfriend and his cat sleep ” 4 .
“ Woke up to find my boyfriend and our dog sound asleep like this.
” 5 .
“ Came home from work to find someone sleeping with my wife.
” 7 .
“ Everybody ’ s got these great pictures of their people sleeping with their pets and I ’ m over here stuck with this mess.
” 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping with the puppies he never wanted.
” 11 .
“ My dog Sherlock loves to cuddle .
We cuddle on the couch for so long , that we both usually fall asleep.
” 12 .
“ This is how my cat and my wife sleep every night.
” 13 .
“ My cat loves to sleep like this and it ’ s undeniably the cutest thing I ’ ve ever experienced.
” 14 .
“ Got a new puppy and he doesn ’ t like sleeping alone .
Came downstairs to this.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bed last night when I realized my husband and our foster kittens were all fast asleep like this.
” 16 .
“ Asked my SO why he sleeps in the guest room some nights .
He sent me this .
”

Some pet owners never let their cats and dogs sleep in their beds, but those who do can brag about a bunch of candid photos showing them sleeping and cuddling with their fluffy fellas. What makes these pictures even more interesting are the places and poses the pets choose when sleeping with their humans — they might lie on your head, press their paws against your face, or take up the whole bed making you sleep on the edge.
Here at Bright Side we love those touching moments when our pets fall asleep with us, and we’ve selected 16 pictures for you of humans who were caught sleeping with their cats and dogs.
1. “My girlfriend finally woke up before me and caught our usual sleeping arrangement that I’ve been complaining about. The bed is King-size.”
2. “I came home from work to find all my guys sleeping.”
3. “How my boyfriend and his cat sleep”
4. “Woke up to find my boyfriend and our dog sound asleep like this.”
5. “Came home from work to find someone sleeping with my wife.”
6. “Wife caught us sleeping. ”
7. “Everybody’s got these great pictures of their people sleeping with their pets and I’m over here stuck with this mess.”
8. “My 13-year-old fell asleep cuddling our mastiff puppy.”
9. “Here’s my husband sleeping with the puppies he never wanted.”
10. “His favorite sleeping spot”
11. “My dog Sherlock loves to cuddle. We cuddle on the couch for so long, that we both usually fall asleep.”
12. “This is how my cat and my wife sleep every night.”
13. “My cat loves to sleep like this and it’s undeniably the cutest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
14. “Got a new puppy and he doesn’t like sleeping alone. Came downstairs to this.”
15. “I was reading in bed last night when I realized my husband and our foster kittens were all fast asleep like this.”
16. “Asked my SO why he sleeps in the guest room some nights. He sent me this.”


brightside--2020-07-12--15 Witty Tweets From People Whose Main Superpower Is Their Sense of Humor

If we told you to choose from 3 talents : to be able to walk through walls , to read @ @ @ @ @ , or to have endless wit , we ’ d definitely choose the third option @ @ @ @ @ better than being able to make people laugh .
Those who already possess this quality @ @ @ @ @ the tweets from our article ) wouldn ’ t exchange this precious trait for anything @ @ @ @ @

If we told you to choose from 3 talents: to be able to walk through walls, to read other people’s minds, or to have endless wit, we’d definitely choose the third option because there’s nothing better than being able to make people laugh. Those who already possess this quality (like the authors of the tweets from our article) wouldn’t exchange this precious trait for anything else in the world.


brightside--2020-07-12--13 Times When the Supporting Characters Were Cooler Than the Leading Roles

In The Beguiled , Nicole Kidman played the headmistress of a boarding school for girls where an injured soldier appears .
The entire cast did a great job , but Kidman was the most memorable .
She was able to portray the complex character : she is a strict and collected woman who has her own weaknesses .
Sofia Coppola ( the director of the film ) has worked with Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning before .
When she was asked about her work with Kidman , she said that Kidman is a great professional .
But in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she needs to make a few more movies with her .
We think Nicole ’ s chances are pretty good !
Colin Farrell can portray very different characters , but crime comedies and dramas ( In Bruges , Seven Psychopaths ) seem to be a niche for him .
The same happened in The Gentlemen .
Even though Coach doesn ’ t have much screen time , every scene with him is memorable .
We are not trying to diminish the work of the other actors , but if this story ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be about Coach .
The oppressive teacher , Fletcher , is the name of the film personified — Whiplash .
Most of the time , J.K. Simmons ’ s character makes you feel both hate and admiration .
The most important thing the actor achieves is that you can ’ t clearly say how you feel about his character right up until the end of the film .
But after the movie , viewers can easily say whether they think Fletcher ’ s methods are effective .
This role won him more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best Supporting Actor .
Aside from being talented , what really helped him with the role was that his father was a teacher at a music school .
In the movie , Joe is a policeman that thinks he is above the law and he never goes against his own principles .
The way he speaks and moves , even in the most ordinary situations , shows that he is a cold and calculating person that you shouldn ’ t mess with .
After the very first time you see him , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe wants them to .
In the beginning , Matthew didn ’ t want to be in this film .
He said that when he first read the script , he threw it away .
He didn ’ t want to have anything to do with this film .
But then his colleagues explained to him that the specific humor of the film was supposed to shed some light on the sins of our society , which made him change his mind .
We think that Bane , portrayed by Tom Hardy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Batman .
Bale is a great actor , but let ’ s be honest : Batman is not a very interesting character .
He always plays by the rules and talks about justice , but his antagonists are way more fun .
Tom Hardy worked a lot to prepare for the role : he gained 30 lbs , learned martial arts , and found someone to be the inspiration for the voice — the King of the Gypsies , bare-knuckle boxer Bartley Gorman ( 1944-2002 ) , who claimed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , ” and who also apparently had a very special accent .
Javier Bardem — Anton Chigurh , No Country for Old Men Anton Chigurh , who plays a man who has no empathy at all in No Country for Old Men , is included on the list of the 100 greatest characters of all time and a lot of lists of top villains .
All this success happened thanks to Javier Bardem and the Coen brothers .
In the beginning , the actor didn ’ t even want to portray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directors first asked Bardem , he said , “ I don ’ t drive , I speak bad English , and I hate violence.
” The Coens responded , “ That ’ s why we called you.
” He was so convinced that the character was going to be spoofed in other movies and shows by other actors .
And when the actor saw himself as Chigurh , he said , “ Well it looks great , but you have ruined my life for the next 3 months.
” Emma Stone , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a whole new level in this movie .
For the role of Sam , she had to lose weight , change her hair color , and really get into her character in the best way she could .
Because the film was shot in long takes , the actors couldn ’ t afford to make mistakes .
Edward Norton and Michael Keaton even decided to count how many mistakes every actor would make .
Emma made the most mistakes and Zach Galifianakis made almost none .
But this didn ’ t stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oscar as Best Supporting Actress .
Christoph Waltz won the Oscar twice as Best Supporting Actor for Quentin Tarantino ’ s movies .
Dr. Schultz , from Django Unchained , was just as convincing as Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds .
The actor is capable of creating the image of a kind person and then changing his face and behavior in such a dramatic way in the next moment , that it ’ s really scary .
Soon after the success of Inglourious Basterds , Tarantino offered Christoph the script for Django Unchained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actor said , “ I was sure that the role was written for me .
His way of telling me was just extraordinarily wonderful because he put these pages in front of me and communicated this through the character.
” Black Panther was a massive hit in and of itself and Andy Serkis ’ s acting was pretty commendable .
The talkative , singing Klaw has been one of the most charismatic villains of the Marvel universe in the past years .
Andy Serkis is great at using his facial expressions and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusted with this kind of role , like Gollum ( The Lord of the Rings ) and Caesar ( Planet of the Apes ) .
This is also why we don ’ t see his real face very often .
Everyone knows that Tilda Swinton is great at portraying the roles of strange characters with unusual appearances and complicated stories .
The director of the film , Scott Derrickson , wrote the character specifically for Tilda , even though she didn ’ t really know it at the time .
She was so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though originally , The Ancient One was an old Asian man .
Tilda even added something to the image herself — the bald head and scars were her idea .

It is a very rare case when supporting characters are more memorable than the main ones. The actors have far less screen time to fully show their characters. But sometimes, the talent, good preparation, and the work of the scriptwriters can do wonders.
We at Bright Side managed to remember the films and series that are memorable for their supporting characters.
Nicole Kidman — Miss Martha, The Beguiled
In The Beguiled, Nicole Kidman played the headmistress of a boarding school for girls where an injured soldier appears. The entire cast did a great job, but Kidman was the most memorable. She was able to portray the complex character: she is a strict and collected woman who has her own weaknesses. Sofia Coppola (the director of the film) has worked with Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning before. When she was asked about her work with Kidman, she said that Kidman is a great professional. But in order to become part of Coppola’s gang, she needs to make a few more movies with her. We think Nicole’s chances are pretty good!
Colin Farrell — Coach, The Gentlemen
Colin Farrell can portray very different characters, but crime comedies and dramas (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths) seem to be a niche for him. The same happened in The Gentlemen. Even though Coach doesn’t have much screen time, every scene with him is memorable. We are not trying to diminish the work of the other actors, but if this story ever gets a spin-off, it has to be about Coach.
J.K. Simmons — Fletcher, Whiplash
The oppressive teacher, Fletcher, is the name of the film personified — Whiplash. Most of the time, J.K. Simmons’s character makes you feel both hate and admiration. The most important thing the actor achieves is that you can’t clearly say how you feel about his character right up until the end of the film. But after the movie, viewers can easily say whether they think Fletcher’s methods are effective. This role won him more than 30 awards, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Aside from being talented, what really helped him with the role was that his father was a teacher at a music school.
Matthew McConaughey — Joe Cooper, Killer Joe
In the movie, Joe is a policeman that thinks he is above the law and he never goes against his own principles. The way he speaks and moves, even in the most ordinary situations, shows that he is a cold and calculating person that you shouldn’t mess with. After the very first time you see him, you realize that events will unravel the way Joe wants them to. In the beginning, Matthew didn’t want to be in this film. He said that when he first read the script, he threw it away. He didn’t want to have anything to do with this film. But then his colleagues explained to him that the specific humor of the film was supposed to shed some light on the sins of our society, which made him change his mind.
Penélope Cruz — María Elena, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
All 3 girls fighting for the attention of the charming character played by Javier Bardem were absolutely great, but Penélope Cruz steals the thunder. And she had a very memorable character. Unhinged, both tender and rough, María Elena attracts all the attention in every scene she’s in.
Tom Hardy — Bane, The Dark Knight Rises
We think that Bane, portrayed by Tom Hardy, was way more interesting than Christian Bale’s Batman. Bale is a great actor, but let’s be honest: Batman is not a very interesting character. He always plays by the rules and talks about justice, but his antagonists are way more fun. Tom Hardy worked a lot to prepare for the role: he gained 30 lbs, learned martial arts, and found someone to be the inspiration for the voice — the King of the Gypsies, bare-knuckle boxer Bartley Gorman (1944-2002), who claimed to be “the most dangerous unarmed man in the world,” and who also apparently had a very special accent.
Javier Bardem — Anton Chigurh, No Country for Old Men
Anton Chigurh, who plays a man who has no empathy at all in No Country for Old Men, is included on the list of the 100 greatest characters of all time and a lot of lists of top villains. All this success happened thanks to Javier Bardem and the Coen brothers. In the beginning, the actor didn’t even want to portray such a heartless character. When the directors first asked Bardem, he said, “I don’t drive, I speak bad English, and I hate violence.” The Coens responded, “That’s why we called you.” He was so convinced that the character was going to be spoofed in other movies and shows by other actors. And when the actor saw himself as Chigurh, he said, “Well it looks great, but you have ruined my life for the next 3 months.”
Emma Stone — Sam, Birdman
Emma Stone, who has appeared in teenage comedies, went to a whole new level in this movie. For the role of Sam, she had to lose weight, change her hair color, and really get into her character in the best way she could. Because the film was shot in long takes, the actors couldn’t afford to make mistakes. Edward Norton and Michael Keaton even decided to count how many mistakes every actor would make. Emma made the most mistakes and Zach Galifianakis made almost none. But this didn’t stop the actress from getting nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress.
Michael Fassbender — David, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant
Android David, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, looks kind and loyal to the crew, but at the same time, there is something sinister about him. While preparing for the role, the actor watched Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and other movies with similar characters. Also, Fassbender drew inspiration from the successes of the Olympic champion Greg Louganis.
Christoph Waltz — Dr. King Schultz, Django Unchained
Christoph Waltz won the Oscar twice as Best Supporting Actor for Quentin Tarantino’s movies. Dr. Schultz, from Django Unchained, was just as convincing as Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds. The actor is capable of creating the image of a kind person and then changing his face and behavior in such a dramatic way in the next moment, that it’s really scary. Soon after the success of Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino offered Christoph the script for Django Unchained. After reading the script, the actor said, “I was sure that the role was written for me. His way of telling me was just extraordinarily wonderful because he put these pages in front of me and communicated this through the character.”
Andy Serkis — Klaw, Black Panther
Black Panther was a massive hit in and of itself and Andy Serkis’s acting was pretty commendable. The talkative, singing Klaw has been one of the most charismatic villains of the Marvel universe in the past years. Andy Serkis is great at using his facial expressions and his voice, which is why he is trusted with this kind of role, like Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) and Caesar (Planet of the Apes). This is also why we don’t see his real face very often.
Tilda Swinton — the Ancient One, Doctor Strange
Everyone knows that Tilda Swinton is great at portraying the roles of strange characters with unusual appearances and complicated stories. The director of the film, Scott Derrickson, wrote the character specifically for Tilda, even though she didn’t really know it at the time. She was so good that comic fans were satisfied, even though originally, The Ancient One was an old Asian man. Tilda even added something to the image herself — the bald head and scars were her idea.
Norman Reedus — Daryl, The Walking Dead
Daryl Dixon seems to be very well-adapted for survival in a zombie apocalypse. This and Norman Reedus’ great acting gave us a character that is more memorable than the main one, or anybody else for that matter. When he was asked about his personal qualities that he gave to the character, he said, “I ride a bike and am good at giving people dirty looks.”


brightside--2020-07-12--17 Pets Who Found Their Own Way to Say “I Love You Human”

There are a million ways we can show our love to somebody , including saying it out loud .
Pets can ’ t speak , but they ’ ve developed their own language to let us know how they love and need us .
Our cats and dogs fall asleep snuggling in our arms , they wake us up in the morning with their cuddles and kisses , and they look at us with eyes that tell us we are their whole world .
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“ My wife is 3 weeks away from her due date and our cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our other cat is snugging my wife ’ s pregnant belly .
He had been rubbing his face on her belly all evening.
” 3 .
“ This is how my wife and our cat sleep every night ... ” 4 .
“ This is what my brother ’ s dog did when I was going home.
” 5 .
“ This is how my cat sleeps on me .
I found her 2 weeks ago.
” 6 .
“ I just picked up my dog after he had a sleepover at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he missed me.
” 7 .
“ Me and my baby boy on the first night we ever met , and now 12 years later .
I haven ’ t missed a single night snuggling to sleep with him while at home.
” 8 .
“ So I got one of those Oodie things and , apparently , my dog assumes this is how we wear it.
” 9 .
“ I wasn ’ t petting him , so he ’ s hugging my arm.
” 10 .
“ The way my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wake up makes my heart melt.
” 11 .
“ We adopted this cute boy and for the past couple weeks he has been SUPER shy .
Today , for the first time , he plopped in my lap and did this.
” 12 .
“ Whenever I read something in the couch , I forfeit the ownership of my right arm.
” 13 .
“ I love when my foster kittens finally feel safe enough to fall asleep in my arms.
” 14 .
“ This is what I wake up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My parent ’ s cat , Ted , is having a cuddly sleep on my Dad.
” 16 .
“ This is Spark .
Every time I lay on my back , he sits on my chest.
” 17 .
“ Find somebody who looks at you the way my dog looks at me .
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There are a million ways we can show our love to somebody, including saying it out loud. Pets can’t speak, but they’ve developed their own language to let us know how they love and need us. Our cats and dogs fall asleep snuggling in our arms, they wake us up in the morning with their cuddles and kisses, and they look at us with eyes that tell us we are their whole world.
Here at Bright Side, we found 17 Reddit users who took sweet photos of their pets showing their love and affection, and here they are!
1. “My wife is 3 weeks away from her due date and our cats love snuggling her belly.”
2. “Our other cat is snugging my wife’s pregnant belly. He had been rubbing his face on her belly all evening.”
3. “This is how my wife and our cat sleep every night...”
4. “This is what my brother’s dog did when I was going home.”
5. “This is how my cat sleeps on me. I found her 2 weeks ago.”
6. “I just picked up my dog after he had a sleepover at a friend’s house. I think he missed me.”
7. “Me and my baby boy on the first night we ever met, and now 12 years later. I haven’t missed a single night snuggling to sleep with him while at home.”
8. “So I got one of those Oodie things and, apparently, my dog assumes this is how we wear it.”
9. “I wasn’t petting him, so he’s hugging my arm.”
10. “The way my puppy looks at me as soon as I wake up makes my heart melt.”
11. “We adopted this cute boy and for the past couple weeks he has been SUPER shy. Today, for the first time, he plopped in my lap and did this.”
12. “Whenever I read something in the couch, I forfeit the ownership of my right arm.”
13. “I love when my foster kittens finally feel safe enough to fall asleep in my arms.”
14. “This is what I wake up to every morning.”
15. “My parent’s cat, Ted, is having a cuddly sleep on my Dad.”
16. “This is Spark. Every time I lay on my back, he sits on my chest.”
17. “Find somebody who looks at you the way my dog looks at me.”


brightside--2020-07-12--These Cute Animal Comics Are a Fail-Proof Remedy for Anyone Feeling Bummed

Andrés Colmenares is a Colombian illustrator who created the wawawiwa comics and wawawiwa design pages .
There , he shares @ @ @ @ @ telling us short stories that are graceful and funny at the same time .
They @ @ @ @ @ move us , because they ’ re very relatable things that happen to us every @ @ @ @ @ we try to spread the love and all the positive things in life , so @ @ @ @ @ made a selection of some of the cutest comics that relate to nature , everyday @ @ @ @ @ All of these have something in common : not only are they beautifully illustrated , @ @ @ @ @ with something to think about .
We hope you will enjoy them as much as @ @ @ @ @ be shown in many different ways , and most of the time , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ count the most .
Share these comics with someone you love and let us know @ @ @ @ @ comment section !

Andrés Colmenares is a Colombian illustrator who created the wawawiwa comics and wawawiwa design pages. There, he shares his drawings in comic format telling us short stories that are graceful and funny at the same time. They all portray little moments that move us, because they’re very relatable things that happen to us every day.
At Bright Side we try to spread the love and all the positive things in life, so that’s why we made a selection of some of the cutest comics that relate to nature, everyday life, and humor. All of these have something in common: not only are they beautifully illustrated, but they all left us with something to think about. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we did!
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brightside--2020-07-13--19 Treasures Animals Brought to Their Hoomans That Left Them in Awe

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We all like it when our furry friends bring us balls and sticks for us to play with them , but the truth is that some pets really like to innovate .
Eggs , sponges , and even tea bags are some of the most unexpected things these pet owners have been surprised with .
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“ Our pupper has been bringing us eggs every day that she steals from some wild chickens.
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“ The neighbor ’ s cat brings me jalapeños from my garden.
” 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pillow .
If she likes you , she ’ ll bring you the pillow .
You can ’ t touch it , but you can look.
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“ My dog always brings me a shoe whenever I get home.
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“ Today is my birthday .
I woke from a nap to a potato my boy brought me.
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“ My dog likes to greet me by bringing me stuff from inside the house.
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“ Some cats bring their humans birds and mice ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He loves to carry bras and underwear around the whole house.
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“ My dog , Aspen always grabs things out of the pantry and brings them to us with this face.
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“ My dog brings me things out of my toolbox , randomly hoping it ’ ll be something I need.
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“ I ’ m going to bring my owner a newspaper , owners love newspapers.
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“ My cat brought me a rock .
She is an indoor cat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rock.
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“ Hopscotch always brings me a toy when I get home .
Today he brought me my husband ’ s lip balm .
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We all like it when our furry friends bring us balls and sticks for us to play with them, but the truth is that some pets really like to innovate. Eggs, sponges, and even tea bags are some of the most unexpected things these pet owners have been surprised with.
And to put a smile on your face, Bright Side selected some of the most adorable animals and their beyond-imaginative gifts for their humans:
1. “Our pupper has been bringing us eggs every day that she steals from some wild chickens.”
2. “The neighbor’s cat brings me jalapeños from my garden.”
3. “This is Zoey’s pillow. If she likes you, she’ll bring you the pillow. You can’t touch it, but you can look.”
4. “My dog always brings me a shoe whenever I get home.”
5. “Our cat won’t stop bringing home sponges!”
6. “Today is my birthday. I woke from a nap to a potato my boy brought me.”
7. “My dog likes to greet me by bringing me stuff from inside the house.”
8. “Some cats bring their humans birds and mice... Oliver brings me teabags.”
9. “He loves to carry bras and underwear around the whole house.”
10. “My cat brought me a pair of Air Pods!”
11. “My dog, Aspen always grabs things out of the pantry and brings them to us with this face.”
12. “Our brave hunter cat brought home a feather duster.”
13. “She looks so proud.”
14. “My dog brings me things out of my toolbox, randomly hoping it’ll be something I need.”
15. “I’m going to bring my owner a newspaper, owners love newspapers.”
16. “My dog brought me some dirt today.”
17. “He brought me a... tomato?!”
18. “My cat brought me a rock. She is an indoor cat. I do not know where she got the rock.”
19. “Hopscotch always brings me a toy when I get home. Today he brought me my husband’s lip balm.”


brightside--2020-07-13--17 Non-Obvious Signs That Your Home Is Actually Clean

A typical cleaning session at home consists of cleaning dust , wiping down the stove , sanitizing the bathroom , and washing the floor .
Sometimes we pay attention to smaller details and clean lamps and radiators .
But more often than not , we overlook these things and the coziness of our place disappears over time .
The Bright Side team has made a list of 17 things to look at when you need to determine if your place is really clean or not .
If you pay attention to these small things every time you clean , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how your place feels .
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Kitchen surfaces will remain as good as new if you quickly wash them with a cloth immediately after you cook anything .
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Kitchen appliances should be cleaned well so that stains don ’ t remain there forever .
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Cleaning sponges should be replaced every week and kept dry .
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Towels , oven gloves , and other textiles should be replaced once a week .
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The bottoms of frying pans and cooking pots will always be clean if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
Hard water in the kettle looks bad and makes the water taste worse .
Splash it with water each time before using it and wash it with soap every week .
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You can avoid the bad smell from the trash can if you buy a bucket with a lid and wash the bucket every week .
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Sofas , armchairs , and pillow cases should be washed at least 2 times a year .
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When cleaning dust , don ’ t forget about doorknobs , switches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll always be clean this way .
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The same is true for paintings and photo frames on the walls .
Pay attention to the inside corners — a lot of dust builds up there .
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Balconies are often cluttered with useless stuff .
Instead , you can turn it into an office or a gym .
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Don ’ t forget to wash the taps to remove any water stains .
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A clean shower curtain is what makes any bathroom look great .
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The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the dirty laundry is not visible .
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The rubber piece in the door of your washing machine can surprise you with unexpected things .
If you clean it often , you can avoid such surprises .

A typical cleaning session at home consists of cleaning dust, wiping down the stove, sanitizing the bathroom, and washing the floor. Sometimes we pay attention to smaller details and clean lamps and radiators. But more often than not, we overlook these things and the coziness of our place disappears over time.
The Bright Side team has made a list of 17 things to look at when you need to determine if your place is really clean or not. If you pay attention to these small things every time you clean, you’ll see a huge improvement in how your place feels.
1. Kitchen surfaces will remain as good as new if you quickly wash them with a cloth immediately after you cook anything.
2. Kitchen appliances should be cleaned well so that stains don’t remain there forever.
3. Cleaning sponges should be replaced every week and kept dry.
4. Towels, oven gloves, and other textiles should be replaced once a week.
5. The bottoms of frying pans and cooking pots will always be clean if you wash them right after using them.
6. Hard water in the kettle looks bad and makes the water taste worse. Splash it with water each time before using it and wash it with soap every week.
7. You can avoid the bad smell from the trash can if you buy a bucket with a lid and wash the bucket every week.
8. Sofas, armchairs, and pillow cases should be washed at least 2 times a year.
9. When cleaning dust, don’t forget about doorknobs, switches, and power outlets. They’ll always be clean this way.
10. The same is true for paintings and photo frames on the walls. Pay attention to the inside corners — a lot of dust builds up there.
11. Balconies are often cluttered with useless stuff. Instead, you can turn it into an office or a gym.
12. Don’t forget to wash the taps to remove any water stains.
13. A clean shower curtain is what makes any bathroom look great.
14. Move detergents to the shelves.
15. The laundry basket should have a lid so that the dirty laundry is not visible.
16. Regularly clean the soap dish.
17. The rubber piece in the door of your washing machine can surprise you with unexpected things. If you clean it often, you can avoid such surprises.
How do you decide if it’s finally time to clean in your home? Tell us in the comment section below!


brightside--2020-07-12--10 Things We Shouldn’t Tell Women Who Don’t Want Children, and Here’s Why

Being childfree is becoming more widely accepted in society .
There are still instances where not everyone is ready to accept or even understand it when women make this choice .
When people speak their mind about a woman ’ s choice to have a child ( or not ) , they might think that the consequences of their opinion are harmless .
But in reality , our judgment can be seen as rude or even hurtful for some women .
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“ You ’ ll never know what true love means if you don ’ t have your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling that we develop over time .
Someone can deeply love their partners , friends , and other members of their family .
Others are truly devoted to their pets .
Saying that mother-child love is the only true love is rather one-sided .
After all , there are many examples of parent-child relationships filled with adoration and respect for each other , while other families have struggles developing any positive feelings for each other .
This implies that those who have kids are full-on selfless and self-sacrificing , while everyone else is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality , we still see a lot of selfish parents who fail to provide financial and emotional support for their children .
On the other hand , if a childfree woman knows she won ’ t make a good mom and decides to not become one , this can be seen as a form of responsibility for her potential baby .
After all , it ’ s usually a very well-thought-out choice .
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“ It will change your life for the better !
” The change will surely come , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure whether the change is going to be a good one or a bad one .
Not everyone is able to cope with less sleep , having their routine changed , having a lack of time for themselves , having a messier space , and having noisy surroundings .
When deciding to not have a child , some women take this into account and realize that they won ’ t be able to be happy if they make this life choice .
Most of the time , choosing to be childfree has nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women are still aunts or godmothers , and they might actually enjoy being around their little family members .
They can give them their love , time , and affection , while they have decided to not be mothers themselves .
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“ You haven ’ t achieved anything if you don ’ t have kids.
” Society often portrays childless women as someone defective and abnormal , and stereotypes might tell us that ladies have to have a husband , a baby , and a family .
Though , womanhood should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to have this or not .
The feeling of being complete differs for everyone , so it ’ s a good idea to give everyone room to choose for themselves what makes them feel fulfilled .
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“ Who ’ s going to give me grandchildren ?
” Some grandparents continue to desperately ask about this , but the question is not that innocent .
Having a child is a big responsibility that requires a lot of changes in a woman ’ s life , and not just on a whim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to understand that it ’ s pretty inappropriate to ask your daughter for grandchildren just to make you happy .
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“ You will regret it when you get older.
” The common misconception is that women who ’ ve decided to not have children are going to feel lonely and dissatisfied with their lives later .
Though having them doesn ’ t mean that they will stay by their mother ’ s side for the rest of their lives , as travel and migration to different countries are very popular nowadays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a lot of things that bring them happiness in the long term — they have more time to concentrate on themselves and their own development , career , relationship , and friends .
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“ What is your purpose in life then ?
” Many people truly believe that women are meant to provide their family with a child .
Our world has changed , and today women are able to accomplish more things in their lives .
Someone might be happy enough to stay at home , taking care of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sees freedom in traveling or wants to achieve their dreams by being fully devoted to their career .
The modern world gives women many opportunities , and it ’ s rude to tell them to restrict themselves to just one thing .
The idea of leaving something meaningful behind when you die evolves with new generations .
Some men just don ’ t see the connection between a “ legacy ” and having children .
For them , as for their partner , leaving something behind can be done with other things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lifetime .
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“ You wouldn ’ t understand since you don ’ t have children.
” Some mothers decide to isolate childfree women from their friend circle because they believe those who have no children , have way different views on life .
They are afraid that those who are childfree can ’ t understand and sympathize with their feelings .
Though , whether they have a child or not , many women would love to discuss things with their friends and lend a helping hand if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at things from a different perspective and suggest an unusual solution !

Being childfree is becoming more widely accepted in society. There are still instances where not everyone is ready to accept or even understand it when women make this choice. When people speak their mind about a woman’s choice to have a child (or not), they might think that the consequences of their opinion are harmless. But in reality, our judgment can be seen as rude or even hurtful for some women.
Bright Side supports the idea that everyone’s decisions need to be respected. That’s why we want to discuss this delicate topic of how to behave when someone you know chooses to not become a mother.
1. “You’ll never know what true love means if you don’t have your own kids.”
Love is a complex feeling that we develop over time. Someone can deeply love their partners, friends, and other members of their family. Others are truly devoted to their pets. Saying that mother-child love is the only true love is rather one-sided. After all, there are many examples of parent-child relationships filled with adoration and respect for each other, while other families have struggles developing any positive feelings for each other.
2. “You are being selfish.”
This implies that those who have kids are full-on selfless and self-sacrificing, while everyone else is just totally self-centered. Sadly, in reality, we still see a lot of selfish parents who fail to provide financial and emotional support for their children. On the other hand, if a childfree woman knows she won’t make a good mom and decides to not become one, this can be seen as a form of responsibility for her potential baby. After all, it’s usually a very well-thought-out choice.
3. “It will change your life for the better!”
The change will surely come, but it’s hard to tell for sure whether the change is going to be a good one or a bad one. Not everyone is able to cope with less sleep, having their routine changed, having a lack of time for themselves, having a messier space, and having noisy surroundings. When deciding to not have a child, some women take this into account and realize that they won’t be able to be happy if they make this life choice.
4. “Do you hate children?”
Most of the time, choosing to be childfree has nothing to do with disliking kids. These women are still aunts or godmothers, and they might actually enjoy being around their little family members. They can give them their love, time, and affection, while they have decided to not be mothers themselves.
5. “You haven’t achieved anything if you don’t have kids.”
Society often portrays childless women as someone defective and abnormal, and stereotypes might tell us that ladies have to have a husband, a baby, and a family. Though, womanhood should not be defined by whether someone has decided to have this or not. The feeling of being complete differs for everyone, so it’s a good idea to give everyone room to choose for themselves what makes them feel fulfilled.
6. “Who’s going to give me grandchildren?”
Some grandparents continue to desperately ask about this, but the question is not that innocent. Having a child is a big responsibility that requires a lot of changes in a woman’s life, and not just on a whim. So, it’s important to understand that it’s pretty inappropriate to ask your daughter for grandchildren just to make you happy.
7. “You will regret it when you get older.”
The common misconception is that women who’ve decided to not have children are going to feel lonely and dissatisfied with their lives later. Though having them doesn’t mean that they will stay by their mother’s side for the rest of their lives, as travel and migration to different countries are very popular nowadays. It turns out that childfree women have a lot of things that bring them happiness in the long term — they have more time to concentrate on themselves and their own development, career, relationship, and friends.
8. “What is your purpose in life then?”
Many people truly believe that women are meant to provide their family with a child. Our world has changed, and today women are able to accomplish more things in their lives. Someone might be happy enough to stay at home, taking care of children and chores, while someone else sees freedom in traveling or wants to achieve their dreams by being fully devoted to their career. The modern world gives women many opportunities, and it’s rude to tell them to restrict themselves to just one thing.
9. “Your man wants to leave a legacy behind.”
The idea of leaving something meaningful behind when you die evolves with new generations. Some men just don’t see the connection between a “legacy” and having children. For them, as for their partner, leaving something behind can be done with other things that they’ve decided to accomplish in their lifetime.
10. “You wouldn’t understand since you don’t have children.”
Some mothers decide to isolate childfree women from their friend circle because they believe those who have no children, have way different views on life. They are afraid that those who are childfree can’t understand and sympathize with their feelings. Though, whether they have a child or not, many women would love to discuss things with their friends and lend a helping hand if it’s needed. Moreover, they can always look at things from a different perspective and suggest an unusual solution!


brightside--2020-07-12--20 Photos That Help Us Take a Glimpse at the World We Live in From a New Angle

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Baby bears can dance in a circle and bees sleep in flowers with their families — these are just a few moments that can make your brain boil with excitement .
There are so many things in the world that your school teachers and professors didn ’ t tell you about , and the universe still has many aces up its sleeve to wow us with .
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Turns out , bees can sleep in one flower with their whole family .
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This hummingbird could ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This castle wall is gigantic .
Here ’ s me for scale on the bottom right .
This is the Königstein Fortress.
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“ A tree growing out of the roots of an upside-down dead tree ” 6 .
An owl made friends with each of the 30 cats in a Japanese cafe in Osaka .
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“ My friend took his pug to get an MRI.
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A Wilson ’ s bird of paradise is colored in such a way that it seems Photoshopped .
9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bat is extremely small , but for those who are lucky , it ’ s the sweetest creature ever .
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The Seymchan meteorite looks like a real gemstone .
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“ 35 pounds of honey found in my cousin ’ s roof ” 14 .
The bright yellow spots are human DNA under a microscope .
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A photographer takes photos of kids all over the world with their toys .
Here are some kids from Zanzibar .
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These cakes are designed to represent beach views .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ iridescent clouds

Baby bears can dance in a circle and bees sleep in flowers with their families — these are just a few moments that can make your brain boil with excitement. There are so many things in the world that your school teachers and professors didn’t tell you about, and the universe still has many aces up its sleeve to wow us with.
We at Bright Side could hear the sound of our former knowledge crashing down when we looked at these photos. Brace yourselves for a huge pattern break.
1. Turns out, bees can sleep in one flower with their whole family.
2. This hummingbird could’ve been mistaken for a fly.
3. Ana Tsitsishvili creates pictures using different microbes, from staphylococcus to yeast. This is called agar art.
4. “This castle wall is gigantic. Here’s me for scale on the bottom right. This is the Königstein Fortress.”
5. “A tree growing out of the roots of an upside-down dead tree”
6. An owl made friends with each of the 30 cats in a Japanese cafe in Osaka.
7. “My friend took his pug to get an MRI.”
8. A Wilson’s bird of paradise is colored in such a way that it seems Photoshopped.
9. The chance of meeting a white bat is extremely small, but for those who are lucky, it’s the sweetest creature ever.
10. Little bears dancing in circle
11. The black skimmer mom defended her kid from getting bullied by other birds, and this is the baby’s reaction.
12. The Seymchan meteorite looks like a real gemstone.
13. “35 pounds of honey found in my cousin’s roof”
14. The bright yellow spots are human DNA under a microscope.
15. There’s a company that produces animal-free meat by 3-D printing food.
16. A photographer takes photos of kids all over the world with their toys. Here are some kids from Zanzibar.
17. A scientist tried ancient recipes.
18. Turns out, vultures have adorable pants.
19. These cakes are designed to represent beach views.
20. The rare phenomenon known as iridescent clouds


brightside--2020-07-12--16+ Stories From People Whose Heart Is an Endless Source of Love and Compassion

When my daughter was about 10 , my husband , who is not her biological father , moved into our house .
After about 6 months , I was working and they were home hanging out and she got her first period .
I ’ d briefly had a couple of small discussions with her , enough that she knew what was happening .
But she was pretty unsure of what to do .
So he handed her some toilet paper , told her the basic girl trick of putting it in her underwear , and took her to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some pads , detoured to the ice cream , chocolate , chips , and the bakery section and picked up junior painkillers , just in case .
They settled in on the sofa he explained the basics of how to use the pads .
He made a hot water bottle for her , popped her dirty clothes in the washer to soak .
Then they snuggled and she talked about it , and they googled answers if he didn ’ t have them .
I came home to them having a nap on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party exploded , and a happy child .
This is probably one of the moments I love him for the most.© Danigirl_03 / Reddit

When my daughter was about 10, my husband, who is not her biological father, moved into our house. After about 6 months, I was working and they were home hanging out and she got her first period. I’d briefly had a couple of small discussions with her, enough that she knew what was happening. But she was pretty unsure of what to do. So he handed her some toilet paper, told her the basic girl trick of putting it in her underwear, and took her to the store. He helped her pick out some pads, detoured to the ice cream, chocolate, chips, and the bakery section and picked up junior painkillers, just in case. They settled in on the sofa he explained the basics of how to use the pads. He made a hot water bottle for her, popped her dirty clothes in the washer to soak. Then they snuggled and she talked about it, and they googled answers if he didn’t have them. I came home to them having a nap on the sofa, looking like a slumber party exploded, and a happy child. This is probably one of the moments I love him for the most.© Danigirl_03 / Reddit


brightside--2020-07-13--15+ Scandinavian Tricks That Can Help Make Your Life More Comfortable

Scandinavian style is gaining more and more fans , including people who live outside of the northwestern part of Europe .
It ’ s more than just simple interiors — it is a way of thinking that spreads not only to your apartment , but also to your clothing style and to the attitude you have toward life in general .
It ’ s no accident that Denmark and Norway are at the top of the list of the happiest countries , second only to Finland .
So if anyone understands happiness , then it ’ s definitely the Scandinavians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interior are simplicity and convenience .
Niki Brantmark , the author of the blog My Scandinavian Home , advises mixing vintage and modern interior items and giving preference to natural materials .
The Scandinavian style is about quality , not quantity .
Residents of Norway , Denmark , and Sweden don ’ t try to own too many things — it ’ s better to have just one armchair in a room instead of 2 or 3 , if it ’ s comfortable , solid , and will last for many years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ space with trinkets .
Every detail in the room should be useful .
For example , there may be a compartment for storing books in an ottoman , and the floor lamp may have a basket for umbrellas .
It might seem that without a bunch of little things the room will look empty and gloomy , but this isn ’ t true .
The Scandinavians usually use green plants and soft blankets as decorations , and they might put one or 2 bright pillows on the sofa to create a color accent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several purposes , for example , a living room may be a dining room at the same time , so the Scandinavians like to zone space with the help of light .
To visually zone the room , you can use several different layers of soft light sources like ceiling lamps , floor lamps , wall sconces , and , finally , small table lamps or even candles .
Another important point is to not forget about natural light .
The Swedes love when as much daylight as possible penetrates the room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the windows , or they are made of transparent fabric .
Blackout curtains are only appropriate for the bedroom .
Thanks to this approach , the apartment looks spacious and bright in the afternoon , and thanks to the warm artificial lighting , it ’ ll be cozy in the evening .
The Scandinavian minimalism in clothes is based on the same principles as the interior of the house — which are simplicity , convenience , and practicality .
Looking at the clothing collections created by Swedish designers , you immediately pay attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of asymmetry , and the small number of decorative elements .
The wardrobe of every resident of Norway or Denmark will certainly contain basic clothes like a simple T-shirt , a classic shirt , a leather jacket , and , of course , a coat .
Coats can be worn in the summer , but they should be thin and light .
The Scandinavians choose things in classic or muted natural colors .
All elements of a Scandinavian wardrobe can be easily combined with each other , and it ’ s possible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ item of clothing .
For example , a simple dress that can be worn both separately and as an elongated tunic , combined with tight trousers or jeans .
And a Danish or a Swedish woman will rarely buy beautiful , but uncomfortable , shoes because comfort is valued higher than fashion .
Most of the year , it ’ s cold in the Scandinavian countries , so the wardrobe will imply layering .
Several layers of clothing retain heat better than one , and you can easily wear a T-shirt , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a coat on top for winter walks .
In order not to look like you ’ ve put on all your clothes at once , just take a look at how harmoniously the Scandinavians do it .
Cleaning : Don ’ t be afraid to throw away unnecessary things .
Margareta Magnusson ’ s book , The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning , is very popular in Sweden .
Her concept suggests thinking about what you ’ re going to leave behind : a house full of unnecessary things , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning and memories ?
Margareta ’ s guide is suitable for everyone who wants to free their home from unnecessary stuff .
This type of cleaning is not just about dusting and arranging things in their places , but it ’ s about rethinking your way of life .
It ’ s recommended to start this cleaning with your wardrobe , because parting with clothes will be easier than with some kind of trinket , and you ’ ll probably find clothes you no longer wear on the shelves .
Magnusson advises sorting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first pile , put clothes that you wear regularly , and get rid of everything else .
Things that are dear to your heart , like children ’ s drawings , memorabilia , and other trifles you can ’ t imagine throwing away , should be stored in one place .
You can purchase a special box for them .
After you complete what is probably the biggest cleanup of your life , Margareta Magnusson advises rewarding yourself .
But not with buying new things instead of the old ones — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the cinema to watch a good movie or to arrange a small gathering of friends for dinner .
In general , the Swedes try to adhere to an environmentally-friendly lifestyle and recycle everything they can .
Think about it when you declutter your apartment .
For example , things in good condition can be donated to charity , and the rest can go to recycling .
The Scandinavians really appreciate all that is natural , and this applies not only to the interior of their house , but also to their wardrobe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wooden floors in their house , an oak table made from a whole board in the dining room , linen , woolen , and leather items prevail in their wardrobe , and they ’ d rather serve baked fish and vegetables for dinner than order a pizza .
The popular notion of hygge , or Danish happiness , is definitely not about ordering ready-made food , but about something homemade , cooked with your own hands .
In everyday life , we use many synthetic things , for example , faux leather instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of wooden ones , and ceramic knives instead of high-grade steel .
It won ’ t be easy to radically change your way of life , but if you really want to , you can start small , for example , gradually change cheap kitchenware to high-quality kitchenware that will last longer .
In Scandinavia , there are several concepts , and each of them refers to a certain type of lifestyle .
You ’ ve probably heard about lagom or hygge , and the Danes came up with a philosophy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a difference between all fo these , but at the same time , they have a lot in common .
In any of these concepts , you ’ ll find the same message — you need to be able to enjoy the simple things .
An evening with loved ones , a couple of hours alone with a good book , a mug of hot chocolate after a walk in the cold winter , or the smell of freshness after the rain — you just need to find something that brings you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scandinavian lifestyle , surround yourself with comfort , wherever you are .
Any place where you spend a lot of time , like your desk or your office , should be a place where you can pleasantly spend time .
Bring plants in there , print and frame beautiful photographs , and clean the workspace .
And here is what the Scandinavians themselves think about their lifestyle : • Hygge is what you feel when you have a good time with your family , friends , partner , or simply by yourself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a certain activity .
It ’ s just a feeling of when you relax on your sofa , read a book , or simply sit by the fire .
© Thomas Hansen / Quora • “ Lagom ” means “ enough.
” This is a weird word , and the Swedes often use it when they talk about the right and moderate amount of something .
A person can say that they have lagom coffee to drink , or that they ’ ve eaten lagom cookies .
But it wouldn ’ t mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lagom is about moderation in everything .
© Leo Ryberg / Quora • Balance is the most important thing .
The Scandinavians don ’ t like living in excess .
They dislike extreme wealth or extreme poverty .
They want things just right : not too big , not too small .
Not too hot , not too cold .
© Erik Engheim / Quora • It can not be defined , only felt .
This is just a Danish ritual — we enjoy simple life pleasures like our friends , family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warm light in a house ... © Arnis Prokopovics / Quora

Scandinavian style is gaining more and more fans, including people who live outside of the northwestern part of Europe. It’s more than just simple interiors — it is a way of thinking that spreads not only to your apartment, but also to your clothing style and to the attitude you have toward life in general. It’s no accident that Denmark and Norway are at the top of the list of the happiest countries, second only to Finland. So if anyone understands happiness, then it’s definitely the Scandinavians.
We at Bright Side have read a lot about the Scandinavian lifestyle and have chosen some simple tricks that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine.
Interior: minimalism and functionality
The basic principles of a Scandinavian-style interior are simplicity and convenience. Niki Brantmark, the author of the blog My Scandinavian Home, advises mixing vintage and modern interior items and giving preference to natural materials. The Scandinavian style is about quality, not quantity. Residents of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden don’t try to own too many things — it’s better to have just one armchair in a room instead of 2 or 3, if it’s comfortable, solid, and will last for many years. Don’t try to fill free space with trinkets. Every detail in the room should be useful. For example, there may be a compartment for storing books in an ottoman, and the floor lamp may have a basket for umbrellas. It might seem that without a bunch of little things the room will look empty and gloomy, but this isn’t true. The Scandinavians usually use green plants and soft blankets as decorations, and they might put one or 2 bright pillows on the sofa to create a color accent.
One room is often used for several purposes, for example, a living room may be a dining room at the same time, so the Scandinavians like to zone space with the help of light. To visually zone the room, you can use several different layers of soft light sources like ceiling lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces, and, finally, small table lamps or even candles. Another important point is to not forget about natural light. The Swedes love when as much daylight as possible penetrates the room, so there are either no curtains on the windows, or they are made of transparent fabric. Blackout curtains are only appropriate for the bedroom. Thanks to this approach, the apartment looks spacious and bright in the afternoon, and thanks to the warm artificial lighting, it’ll be cozy in the evening.
Wardrobe: The important thing is practicality.
The Scandinavian minimalism in clothes is based on the same principles as the interior of the house — which are simplicity, convenience, and practicality. Looking at the clothing collections created by Swedish designers, you immediately pay attention to the laconic cut, the lack of asymmetry, and the small number of decorative elements. The wardrobe of every resident of Norway or Denmark will certainly contain basic clothes like a simple T-shirt, a classic shirt, a leather jacket, and, of course, a coat. Coats can be worn in the summer, but they should be thin and light. The Scandinavians choose things in classic or muted natural colors.
All elements of a Scandinavian wardrobe can be easily combined with each other, and it’s possible to create several different looks with just one item of clothing. For example, a simple dress that can be worn both separately and as an elongated tunic, combined with tight trousers or jeans. And a Danish or a Swedish woman will rarely buy beautiful, but uncomfortable, shoes because comfort is valued higher than fashion. Most of the year, it’s cold in the Scandinavian countries, so the wardrobe will imply layering. Several layers of clothing retain heat better than one, and you can easily wear a T-shirt, a thin shirt, a knitted sweater, and a coat on top for winter walks. In order not to look like you’ve put on all your clothes at once, just take a look at how harmoniously the Scandinavians do it.
Cleaning: Don’t be afraid to throw away unnecessary things.
Margareta Magnusson’s book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, is very popular in Sweden. Her concept suggests thinking about what you’re going to leave behind: a house full of unnecessary things, or space where every detail is filled with meaning and memories? Margareta’s guide is suitable for everyone who wants to free their home from unnecessary stuff. This type of cleaning is not just about dusting and arranging things in their places, but it’s about rethinking your way of life. It’s recommended to start this cleaning with your wardrobe, because parting with clothes will be easier than with some kind of trinket, and you’ll probably find clothes you no longer wear on the shelves. Magnusson advises sorting all your clothes into 2 piles — in the first pile, put clothes that you wear regularly, and get rid of everything else. Things that are dear to your heart, like children’s drawings, memorabilia, and other trifles you can’t imagine throwing away, should be stored in one place. You can purchase a special box for them. After you complete what is probably the biggest cleanup of your life, Margareta Magnusson advises rewarding yourself. But not with buying new things instead of the old ones — it’d be better to go to the cinema to watch a good movie or to arrange a small gathering of friends for dinner. In general, the Swedes try to adhere to an environmentally-friendly lifestyle and recycle everything they can. Think about it when you declutter your apartment. For example, things in good condition can be donated to charity, and the rest can go to recycling.
Natural materials and healthy food
The Scandinavians really appreciate all that is natural, and this applies not only to the interior of their house, but also to their wardrobe and food. A Scandinavian family has wooden floors in their house, an oak table made from a whole board in the dining room, linen, woolen, and leather items prevail in their wardrobe, and they’d rather serve baked fish and vegetables for dinner than order a pizza. The popular notion of hygge, or Danish happiness, is definitely not about ordering ready-made food, but about something homemade, cooked with your own hands. In everyday life, we use many synthetic things, for example, faux leather instead of genuine leather, plastic cutting boards instead of wooden ones, and ceramic knives instead of high-grade steel. It won’t be easy to radically change your way of life, but if you really want to, you can start small, for example, gradually change cheap kitchenware to high-quality kitchenware that will last longer.
Lifestyle: Enjoy the simple things.
In Scandinavia, there are several concepts, and each of them refers to a certain type of lifestyle. You’ve probably heard about lagom or hygge, and the Danes came up with a philosophy of life called, “lykke.” There is a difference between all fo these, but at the same time, they have a lot in common. In any of these concepts, you’ll find the same message — you need to be able to enjoy the simple things. An evening with loved ones, a couple of hours alone with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate after a walk in the cold winter, or the smell of freshness after the rain — you just need to find something that brings you joy. To get closer to the Scandinavian lifestyle, surround yourself with comfort, wherever you are. Any place where you spend a lot of time, like your desk or your office, should be a place where you can pleasantly spend time. Bring plants in there, print and frame beautiful photographs, and clean the workspace. And here is what the Scandinavians themselves think about their lifestyle: Hygge is what you feel when you have a good time with your family, friends, partner, or simply by yourself. This is not really a thing or a certain activity. It’s just a feeling of when you relax on your sofa, read a book, or simply sit by the fire. © Thomas Hansen / Quora
“Lagom” means “enough.” This is a weird word, and the Swedes often use it when they talk about the right and moderate amount of something. A person can say that they have lagom coffee to drink, or that they’ve eaten lagom cookies. But it wouldn’t mean that you’re full, because lagom is about moderation in everything. © Leo Ryberg / Quora
Balance is the most important thing. The Scandinavians don’t like living in excess. They dislike extreme wealth or extreme poverty. They want things just right: not too big, not too small. Not too hot, not too cold. © Erik Engheim / Quora
It cannot be defined, only felt. This is just a Danish ritual — we enjoy simple life pleasures like our friends, family, all the good and pleasant feelings, warm light in a house... © Arnis Prokopovics / Quora


brightside--2020-07-13--8 Reasons Why Bad Students Often Earn Way More Than A-Students

Many parents try to persuade their kids that school grades really matter .
And when their kids get bad grades , they tell them off and make them study harder .
But in real life , very often school grades don ’ t matter at all .
How many times have you heard about kids that weren ’ t very successful in school , but who then ended up at a great company in a great position ?
For many good students , their grades are a sign of success : if they have good grades , it means they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are subjective and they depend not only on the quality of knowledge , but also on other factors , like the teacher and their mood .
Bad students don ’ t need grades to prove that they are successful .
When pursuing their goals , they don ’ t look for the appreciation of other people , they care more about how satisfied they are with what they ’ ve done .
They don ’ t try to look good .
For good students , it is often very important to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why they try to be active , even when they are not interested in a subject .
And bad students don ’ t try to impress anyone .
Even though they respect teachers , they don ’ t do the things they don ’ t want to do .
Very often , people stick to these behavior models in their communication with their bosses .
They don ’ t do everything on their own .
Many good students stick to the rule : “ If you want something done , do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to being there 100 % and controlling everything by themselves .
At the same time , bad students use other people to get what they want .
In adult life , people also stick to these patterns : while some exhaust themselves by doing more than they realistically can , others delegate their tasks to different people .
They allow themselves to be imperfect .
Some people stick to the rule : “ I either do this perfectly or I don ’ t do it at all.
” Living like this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every area is simply not possible .
People will spend years at a dead-end job trying to work harder and harder and will never take a leap of faith and do something they really like .
Here is an example : “ I was going to an art school and there was a boy there .
He was pretty good , but he didn ’ t do a very good job in high school .
But that didn ’ t stop him from becoming one of the best graffiti artists in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from all over the world .
And if he was a perfectionist who really cared about his grades , his talent would never have been discovered.
” They don ’ t spread themselves too thin .
Bad students never make themselves do things they are not interested in , especially things they think are pointless .
Instead , they focus on things they are actually interested in .
And an A-student will keep on learning things just to be a good student .
Later , A-students often waste years of their lives on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a story that demonstrates the logic bad students have .
It was told by the owner of a big company : `` I went to 7 different schools and I was always a bad student .
I didn ’ t want to study the subjects I wasn ’ t interested in .
At some point , I just stopped going to math classes .
At the same time , I was reading a lot of stuff I was interested in .
Also , I was already using the internet when none of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I spent all my free time online , playing on the computer , reading , or walking outside .
They have other things to do outside of homework .
Bad students spend their free time the way they want : they read , play sports , play music , dance , or play with other kids .
According to psychologists , A-students often have a hard time relaxing because they are always tense not only mentally , but also psychologically .
Unfortunately , this problem remains with them even when they grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are afraid of not living up to other people ’ s expectations .
They are okay not only with successes , but also with failures .
We all know people that have a very hard time dealing with failure .
They treat even the smallest mistakes as huge problems .
And bad students are used to getting bad grades and good ones .
For them , a bad grade ( a failure ) is not the end of the world .
In real life , they deal with stress much better and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are ready to take risks .

Many parents try to persuade their kids that school grades really matter. And when their kids get bad grades, they tell them off and make them study harder. But in real life, very often school grades don’t matter at all. How many times have you heard about kids that weren’t very successful in school, but who then ended up at a great company in a great position?
We at Bright Side have consulted psychologists and tried to answer the question of why bad students often become way more successful than good ones.
They don’t care about grades.
For many good students, their grades are a sign of success: if they have good grades, it means they achieved something. However, all grades are subjective and they depend not only on the quality of knowledge, but also on other factors, like the teacher and their mood. Bad students don’t need grades to prove that they are successful. When pursuing their goals, they don’t look for the appreciation of other people, they care more about how satisfied they are with what they’ve done.
They don’t try to look good.
For good students, it is often very important to make a good impression on their teacher. This is why they try to be active, even when they are not interested in a subject. And bad students don’t try to impress anyone. Even though they respect teachers, they don’t do the things they don’t want to do. Very often, people stick to these behavior models in their communication with their bosses.
They don’t do everything on their own.
Many good students stick to the rule: “If you want something done, do it yourself.” This is because they are used to being there 100% and controlling everything by themselves. At the same time, bad students use other people to get what they want. In adult life, people also stick to these patterns: while some exhaust themselves by doing more than they realistically can, others delegate their tasks to different people.
They allow themselves to be imperfect.
Some people stick to the rule: “I either do this perfectly or I don’t do it at all.” Living like this is incredibly difficult, because being successful in every area is simply not possible. People will spend years at a dead-end job trying to work harder and harder and will never take a leap of faith and do something they really like. Here is an example: “I was going to an art school and there was a boy there. He was pretty good, but he didn’t do a very good job in high school. But that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the best graffiti artists in the country. Now, he works with people from all over the world. And if he was a perfectionist who really cared about his grades, his talent would never have been discovered.”
They don’t spread themselves too thin.
Bad students never make themselves do things they are not interested in, especially things they think are pointless. Instead, they focus on things they are actually interested in. And an A-student will keep on learning things just to be a good student. Later, A-students often waste years of their lives on bad relationships and dead-end jobs. Here is a story that demonstrates the logic bad students have. It was told by the owner of a big company: "I went to 7 different schools and I was always a bad student. I didn’t want to study the subjects I wasn’t interested in. At some point, I just stopped going to math classes. At the same time, I was reading a lot of stuff I was interested in. Also, I was already using the internet when none of my teachers even knew what it was. I spent all my free time online, playing on the computer, reading, or walking outside.
They have other things to do outside of homework.
Bad students spend their free time the way they want: they read, play sports, play music, dance, or play with other kids. According to psychologists, A-students often have a hard time relaxing because they are always tense not only mentally, but also psychologically. Unfortunately, this problem remains with them even when they grow up: they often feel anxious because they are afraid of not living up to other people’s expectations.
They are okay not only with successes, but also with failures.
We all know people that have a very hard time dealing with failure. They treat even the smallest mistakes as huge problems. And bad students are used to getting bad grades and good ones. For them, a bad grade (a failure) is not the end of the world. In real life, they deal with stress much better and bounce back way easier after making mistakes.
They are ready to take risks.
The people that weren’t very successful in school had to adapt to situations all the time. They allowed themselves to dream and not live according to their parents’ plans for them. They now deal with their mistakes better. If they want to drop out of college, change their job, or move to another country, they will. They listen to themselves and to what they want.


brightside--2020-07-13--8 Popular Exercises That Even Fitness Instructors Do Wrong

Fitness experts are sure that you can get in good shape without going to the gym .
And the exercises that can be performed at home like plank , twists , and squats , are perfect for this .
But they may only look simple at first glance — in fact , many people do them wrong .
And this can not only affect their effectiveness , but it can also cause health problems .
We at Bright Side learned about some common mistakes people make while performing basic exercises .
So we studied the advice of fitness specialists and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The plank is one of the most effective basic exercises that engage all body parts .
But the improper performance of this exercise resets all its effectiveness and may lead to problems with the spine .
• The raising of the pelvis leads to improper distribution of the load , which puts too much pressure on the shoulders , causing pain in the neck .
• Deflection in the lower back reduces the engagement of the ab muscles , harms the knees , and may cause pain in the lumbar area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or to the side may lead to cervical osteochondrosis .
This is a basic exercise that works the triceps and the upper part of the body that is suitable for beginners because of the simplicity of how to perform it .
As a rule , tricep dips should be performed with the help of a bench or a chair , but after a certain level of training , you can also do dips from the floor .
• If you extend your elbows to the sides , the shoulder joints will be loaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your back also overloads the shoulders and may lead to injury .
To perform a crunch correctly , you should lie on the floor and bend your knees at a 90° angle .
And then , while engaging your ab muscles , you should smoothly raise your shoulders off the floor .
It might seem like there ’ s nothing more simple than this exercise , but many people still make some mistakes .
• A wide range of motion .
If you lift the body too high , the main load will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not on your ab muscles .
• Bent neck .
In this case , part of the load gets transferred to the neck or hands , if you keep them behind your head and apply pressure to the back of the head .
• Securing the legs reduces the load on the ab muscles because it engages the hip muscles .
Studies show that a lighter version of push-ups engages the same targeted muscles , but without an excessive load .
It could be push-ups from the knees or the toes , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall , a bench , or a sofa .
• Deflection in the lower back will overload the spine .
• The elbows are placed to the sides and resemble the letter “ T ” if you look at them from the top .
In this position , the shoulders overwork , and the triceps and chest work less .
Everyone knows that you shouldn ’ t take your heels off the floor or hunch your back during squats , but there are less obvious mistakes .
• You don ’ t bend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toes , which increases the load on your joints and involves the abducting muscles of the thighs less .
• Your knees fall forward , beyond your toes .
This reduces the load on your buttocks and can lead to pain .
• Some people raise their heads during squats .
You don ’ t need to do this : it ruins the balance and technique , and can also cause lower back and neck pain .
The regular performance of the boat exercise is a perfect way to strengthen the lumbar region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organs , and relieve back pain .
• The knees are pressed to the floor in the initial position , so the muscles of the legs are engaged instead of the back muscles .
• The limbs are bent during the exercise , which lessens the load on the back muscles .
How often do you exercise at home ?
And which exercises do you include in your workout ?

Fitness experts are sure that you can get in good shape without going to the gym. And the exercises that can be performed at home like plank, twists, and squats, are perfect for this. But they may only look simple at first glance — in fact, many people do them wrong. And this can not only affect their effectiveness, but it can also cause health problems.
We at Bright Side learned about some common mistakes people make while performing basic exercises. So we studied the advice of fitness specialists and now we know how to fix them.
1. Plank
The plank is one of the most effective basic exercises that engage all body parts. But the improper performance of this exercise resets all its effectiveness and may lead to problems with the spine. Mistakes The raising of the pelvis leads to improper distribution of the load, which puts too much pressure on the shoulders, causing pain in the neck.
Deflection in the lower back reduces the engagement of the ab muscles, harms the knees, and may cause pain in the lumbar area.
Improper head position: Looking up or to the side may lead to cervical osteochondrosis.
The right technique Place your elbows right under your shoulder joints, relax your neck, and look down.
Your legs must be straight, and your gluteal muscles should be engaged.
Your back should be straight, your stomach should be tightened, and your hips should form a straight line with your shoulders and heels.
2. Dips
This is a basic exercise that works the triceps and the upper part of the body that is suitable for beginners because of the simplicity of how to perform it. As a rule, tricep dips should be performed with the help of a bench or a chair, but after a certain level of training, you can also do dips from the floor. Mistakes If you extend your elbows to the sides, the shoulder joints will be loaded instead of the triceps.
Rounding your back also overloads the shoulders and may lead to injury.
The right technique Put your palms shoulder-width apart on the edge of a stable chair, stabilize your hips, and stretch your legs forward, resting your heels on the floor.
Slowly lower your body using the strength of your hands. At the final point, your elbows should form a 90° angle. Then push the bench away with your arms and return to the starting position.
Your back should be straight, and it should be located as close to the chair as possible. Your elbows should be bent back and not to the sides.
3. Crunches
To perform a crunch correctly, you should lie on the floor and bend your knees at a 90° angle. And then, while engaging your ab muscles, you should smoothly raise your shoulders off the floor. It might seem like there’s nothing more simple than this exercise, but many people still make some mistakes. A wide range of motion. If you lift the body too high, the main load will be on your hip muscles, and not on your ab muscles.
Bent neck. In this case, part of the load gets transferred to the neck or hands, if you keep them behind your head and apply pressure to the back of the head.
Securing the legs reduces the load on the ab muscles because it engages the hip muscles.
The right technique Bend your knees at a 90° angle and press your lower back to the floor. Your hands may be crossed across the chest or placed behind the head.
Engage your ab muscles, smoothly raise your shoulders 6-9 inches off the floor, and then slowly lie back down on the floor without relaxing your muscles.
Keep your feet on the floor during the exercise and look straight in front of you.
4. Push-ups (a lighter version)
Studies show that a lighter version of push-ups engages the same targeted muscles, but without an excessive load. It could be push-ups from the knees or the toes, but you can also do them from the wall, a bench, or a sofa. Mistakes Deflection in the lower back will overload the spine.
The elbows are placed to the sides and resemble the letter “T” if you look at them from the top. In this position, the shoulders overwork, and the triceps and chest work less.
The right technique Put your hands on the floor, the sofa, or a wall. Keep your body straight, like a string, and lower it as low as possible. Then rise smoothly.
Your arms should be placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your fingers should point forward.
It’s perfect when your elbows are placed at a 45° angle toward your body.
5. Squats
Everyone knows that you shouldn’t take your heels off the floor or hunch your back during squats, but there are less obvious mistakes. You don’t bend your knees in the direction of your toes, which increases the load on your joints and involves the abducting muscles of the thighs less.
Your knees fall forward, beyond your toes. This reduces the load on your buttocks and can lead to pain.
Some people raise their heads during squats. You don’t need to do this: it ruins the balance and technique, and can also cause lower back and neck pain.
The right technique The back should be straight, you should look in front of you, and your feet should be flat on the floor throughout the exercise.
Your knees shouldn’t go beyond your toes. To improve your technique, think about lowering your buttocks rather than bending your legs.
The patella should face the same direction as the toes.
The squat should be performed smoothly, without jerking.
A lot depends on the depth of the squat and the width of the legs’ position. It’s correct to squat until the hips are parallel to the floor. With incomplete squats, the thigh muscles are poorly engaged, and with squats that are too deep, the knees get overloaded.
The wider apart you place your legs, the more you load the muscles of the inner thighs and the buttocks.
6. Lunges
If you perform them right, lunges work glutes and quad muscles in the same way as squats and deadlifts. Mistakes The knee of the front leg goes beyond the toe line. This leads to the uneven distribution of the load and the engagement of the front part of the thigh, preventing the buttocks from working.
The body falls forward, which unnecessarily loads the knee of the supporting leg and ruins your balance.
The right technique Take a big step forward, transferring your body weight to the front leg. Keep your body straight.
Lower down until the thigh of the supporting leg is parallel to the floor. Both legs should form a 90° angle between the thigh and the lower leg.
It is important that the knee doesn’t go beyond the toes.
Return to the starting position by pushing yourself up with the heel of the supporting leg.
7. Side lunges
This exercise perfectly engages the inner thigh muscles. It is very simple, but the improper execution can adversely affect the spine and knees, as well as reduce its effectiveness. Mistakes The foot of the extended leg doesn’t completely touch the floor, and the toes of the other leg are directed outward.
The knee of the supporting leg is shifted to the side.
The back leans forward.
The right technique Take a step to the side and pull the pelvis back, so that the thigh of the supporting leg is almost parallel to the floor.
Both feet are flat on the floor and the toes are facing forward. The back is straight.
The knee of the supporting leg is above the foot, and the lower leg is perpendicular to the floor.
8. The boat exercise
The regular performance of the boat exercise is a perfect way to strengthen the lumbar region, improve blood circulation to the pelvic organs, and relieve back pain. Mistakes The knees are pressed to the floor in the initial position, so the muscles of the legs are engaged instead of the back muscles.
The limbs are bent during the exercise, which lessens the load on the back muscles.
The right technique Starting position: Lie face down with arms and legs extended as much as possible. Tighten your hips so that your knees don’t touch the floor.
Lift your arms, chest, and legs from the floor. Slowly raise them up and hold for 2-4 seconds. Then return to the starting position.


brightside--2020-07-12--A Nature-Inspired Table That Mimics Beetle Wings Can Add a Buzz to Your Home (10+ Pics)

Everyone knows the pain of choosing furniture : the pieces shouldn ’ t be elephant-sized and we don ’ t want a design that would make our eyes sore .
But it seems like this designer found the key to this heavy lock .
She created a beetle-looking table that spreads its wings to let you manage the space and its functionality .
We at Bright Side really love it when things are both practical and neat , and we invite you to take a look at a piece of furniture so perfect , it could even fit in Thumbelina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beetle wings fired up the designer ’ s imagination .
The table is called “ Elytra ” and it can actually save you a lot of nerve and effort .
It was designed to let you deal with it easily , which makes it more preferable over huge , bulky tables .
And it doesn ’ t have 1,000 details that take you forever to assemble .
Even the tiniest details are carefully thought over .
The rounded shapes of the table pieces add a mild , soft effect to the overall look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wings look neat and realistic .
No more pain while unfolding mammoth tables — just one smooth move and you ’ re done .
Once you open up one wing , the second one adjusts automatically .
The table takes very little space and can be easily moved around , even by a kid .
What are some things that you ’ ve seen or bought recently that boasted designs so cool , they made you say , “ Shut up and take my money ” ?
We ’ d love to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

While choosing furniture, we want something that’ll turn our homes into a peaceful haven for relaxation. A table that looks like a bee spreading its wings, a pendant light that imitates birds hovering high in the sky — these are just a few examples of designs that can turn any apartment into an oasis.
We at Bright Side really love it when things are both practical and neat, and we invite you to take a look at pieces of furniture that are so perfect, they could put anyone on cloud 9.
1. The movement of beetle wings fired up this designer’s imagination.
2. This honeycomb table is meant for people who like simplicity and warm tones.
3. The design of this chair was inspired by a scorpion.
4. This table with a flow pattern and vivid colors
5. Woolen pillows that were made to look like pebbles
6. This table displays a view of the deepest water source in the world — the Mariana Trench.
7. A chair depicting a peacock’s tail and even its posture
8. A bird stool that is tiny and minimalistic
9. Pendant lights that imitate moonlight
10. This coffee table replicates ivy leaves and even has detailed leaf fibers.
11. Vases that accurately represent the flow of a water droplet
12. A 3-in-1 table, which is also a planter and a lamp
13. This lamp, that resembles flying birds
14. This mini-table called Sandsara has a sand painting installation under its tabletop.
15. These famous cabbage dishes by Dodie Thayer can turn any kitchen into a green heaven.