brightside--2020-05-21--10 Things From Different Countries That Leave Foreigners Open-Mouthed

10 Things From Different Countries That Leave Foreigners Open-Mouthed Around the world , people just have their own way of doing things .
So it comes as no surprise that certain things that you don ’ t normally pay attention to , even simple things you do when going to a restaurant or going shopping , might actually be considered offensive or strange somewhere else .
In fact , some things that you might find offensive , like yelling or throwing a tantrum in public , might actually be considered polite or normal in another country .
We at Bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the things that make us so unique , so we ’ re sharing this list of how everyday things can be very different around the world .
Don ’ t forget to check out or bonus that shows how language can even change the way you think .
In the West , sitting down at a table with free seats when a family is already there would be considered rude , and while there are some restaurants that have communal tables , it ’ s often seen as an invasion of privacy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ strangers at the same table is often done at busy restaurants and is seen as an efficient way to give people their food as quickly as possible .
In the West , giving people personal space is an unspoken rule and it ’ s very inappropriate to get too close for somebody ’ s comfort , especially someone of the opposite gender .
In some countries , especially ones with large populations like China , personal space is seen as a luxury and people accumulating in large groups is seen as the norm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to a supermarket , you generally have to pay the assigned price for an item if you want it .
The only way to lower the price , is to buy it when it ’ s on sale or find a coupon .
However , bargaining over the price of an item is considered much more normal in countries like China , Turkey , Iran , and Egypt .
In fact , in many of these places , not haggling about the cost of something means you ’ ll likely get ripped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a guest in somebody ’ s home and you are given a plate of food , do your homework to know if finishing your plate is considered polite or insulting .
In China , eating all the food offered to you is seen as a sign that you are still hungry and that your host hasn ’ t given you enough .
In India and Japan , however , not finishing your plate is considered an insult to the host , because you don ’ t seem to like the food .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have a sort of sharing culture .
When it comes to eating out with friends , there ’ s often a large dish that everyone at the table shares and people might even use the same utensils to share food .
In the West , by contrast , this is considered double-dipping and is considered unclean , even for families .
In China , yelling in public is perfectly normal .
For example , when you go out to eat , yelling at a server is considered a perfectly acceptable way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t expect the waiters to read your mind and know what you want .
In the West , however , this is kind of considered impolite and disrespectful to employees and people usually just wait for their waiter to come to their table .
In the West , a woman might act cutesy or childish when she wants something or just to be coy .
In China it ’ s a whole other art form , where it ’ s very common to see adult women throw tantrums in public just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new dress or a present .
And this isn ’ t something that ’ s simply tolerated : women who don ’ t regularly throw tantrums like this , to get what they want from their men , are usually seen as unfeminine .
In a way , this childish behavior reflects the responsibility a man is expected to have when providing for the women in his life Bonus : Even colors aren ’ t the same around the world !
In many Asian languages , blue and green were traditionally viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Japan , for example , this caused complications when designing the country ’ s traffic lights .
Technically speaking , the law demands that the light for “ go ” is green , but the bluest shade possible .
On a different note , light blue and dark blue are often considered different colors ( arguably similar to how red and pink are considered different colors ) .

Around the world, people just have their own way of doing things. So it comes as no surprise that certain things that you don’t normally pay attention to, even simple things you do when going to a restaurant or going shopping, might actually be considered offensive or strange somewhere else. In fact, some things that you might find offensive, like yelling or throwing a tantrum in public, might actually be considered polite or normal in another country.
We at Bright Side love looking at different cultures and the things that make us so unique, so we’re sharing this list of how everyday things can be very different around the world. Don’t forget to check out or bonus that shows how language can even change the way you think.
1. Tipping
Giving tips to service workers, like a waiter or a taxi driver, can be generous or insulting depending on where you are.
Generally, in the West, you are expected to give a generous tip. A service worker might even be offended if they believe they were given too little and many places even impose a tip on large parties. Fast food workers are usually an exception to this rule and might even be punished for accepting tips.
In many European countries, a service fee is already added to your bill, but an additional tip is sometimes expected too. Because of this, customers are expected to pay a smaller tip than their American counterparts. In some places, like England, the service fee isn’t always customary and often does take the place of a tip when it’s imposed.
In some Asian countries, like South Korea, China, or Japan, tipping is not common, can even be considered an insult to the worker, and should be avoided. That said, some of these countries might get around this by imposing a service fee before work is performed, so that it’s not seen as a reflection of the workers’ performance.
In the countries of Oceania, like Australia, New Zealand, and Samoa, tipping isn’t usually expected or required. Some places, like casinos, might outright ban giving tips.
2. Table sharing
In the West, sitting down at a table with free seats when a family is already there would be considered rude, and while there are some restaurants that have communal tables, it’s often seen as an invasion of privacy. In Japan, however, placing complete strangers at the same table is often done at busy restaurants and is seen as an efficient way to give people their food as quickly as possible.
3. Cheek kissing
In Latin American countries, it’s often a greeting between friends of the opposite sex or 2 women. A man kissing a male friend like this would usually be seen as inappropriate.
In some Middle Eastern or North African countries, like Israel and Egypt, a man kissing a male friend is a common greeting, but a man and woman kissing in public is often seen as improper and can even be illegal. There are some exceptions, like Lebanon and Tunisia, where a man kissing a female friend is seen as “brotherly.”
In southern European countries, it’s often a greeting between friends. Whether there is a taboo according gender depends on the country. Men will kiss male friends in Italy and France, but only kiss female friends in Spain or Portugal.
Generally, in East Asian countries, kissing in public is seen as inappropriate. Some exceptions where cheek kissing is common include the Philippines, East Timor, and parts of Indonesia.
4. Personal space
In the West, giving people personal space is an unspoken rule and it’s very inappropriate to get too close for somebody’s comfort, especially someone of the opposite gender. In some countries, especially ones with large populations like China, personal space is seen as a luxury and people accumulating in large groups is seen as the norm.
5. Haggling
In the West, if you go to a supermarket, you generally have to pay the assigned price for an item if you want it. The only way to lower the price, is to buy it when it’s on sale or find a coupon. However, bargaining over the price of an item is considered much more normal in countries like China, Turkey, Iran, and Egypt. In fact, in many of these places, not haggling about the cost of something means you’ll likely get ripped off when shopping.
6. Cleaning your plate
If you are a guest in somebody’s home and you are given a plate of food, do your homework to know if finishing your plate is considered polite or insulting. In China, eating all the food offered to you is seen as a sign that you are still hungry and that your host hasn’t given you enough. In India and Japan, however, not finishing your plate is considered an insult to the host, because you don’t seem to like the food.
7. Undressing
In some places, like Singapore, nudity is illegal and prohibited to the point that there are cases where people can be arrested for being naked in their own homes.
Some countries are a little more relaxed about this. Hungary is known for its bathing culture and the country is filled with spas. Not only is changing your clothes in public considered normal, the country even has spas that prohibit patrons from wearing bathing suits, since it’s seen as hindering the good the spa will do.
8. Sharing utensils
Some countries, like North and South Korea, have a sort of sharing culture. When it comes to eating out with friends, there’s often a large dish that everyone at the table shares and people might even use the same utensils to share food. In the West, by contrast, this is considered double-dipping and is considered unclean, even for families.
9. Yelling
In China, yelling in public is perfectly normal. For example, when you go out to eat, yelling at a server is considered a perfectly acceptable way to get their attention — after all you can’t expect the waiters to read your mind and know what you want. In the West, however, this is kind of considered impolite and disrespectful to employees and people usually just wait for their waiter to come to their table.
10. Throwing tantrums
In the West, a woman might act cutesy or childish when she wants something or just to be coy. In China it’s a whole other art form, where it’s very common to see adult women throw tantrums in public just to get what they want, like a new dress or a present. And this isn’t something that’s simply tolerated: women who don’t regularly throw tantrums like this, to get what they want from their men, are usually seen as unfeminine. In a way, this childish behavior reflects the responsibility a man is expected to have when providing for the women in his life
Bonus: Even colors aren’t the same around the world!
In many Asian languages, blue and green were traditionally viewed as shades of the same color. In Japan, for example, this caused complications when designing the country’s traffic lights. Technically speaking, the law demands that the light for “go” is green, but the bluest shade possible. On a different note, light blue and dark blue are often considered different colors (arguably similar to how red and pink are considered different colors).


brightside--2020-05-21--A Girl From Russia Makes Felt Cats That Are So Cute, You’d Think They Wandered Straight Out of a Chi

A Girl From Russia Makes Felt Cats That Are So Cute, You’d Think They Wandered Straight Out of a Children’s Tale

A Girl From Russia Makes Felt Cats That Are So Cute , You ’ d Think They Wandered Straight Out of a Children ’ s Tale Russian artist Elizabeth Delektorskaya is the creator behind the cutest felt cats you ’ ll see online .
While they seem to pose for the cameras and look remarkably like real cats , each of these kitties are hand made and are unique masterpieces .
The felt , which is often used by real cats to play with , was the material Delektorskaya chose to bring these creatures to life .
Some of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while others appear to be enjoying a nice walk in the park .
An important piece of information that the artist herself wishes to convey on her Instagram account is that even though we may feel like cuddling with the creations , they are actually collector ’ s items , meaning they ’ re fragile and are to be held delicately .
Bright Side checked Elizabeth ’ s Instagram account in search of the cutest cats she ’ s made , and since it was so difficult to make a 10-item list , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at them and let us know if you can resist from wanting to cuddle with them .
1 .
“ This is my little brother.
” 2 .
“ I ’ m ready to go !
I ’ m coming with you , right ?
” 3 .
“ No matter how long it takes you to come back , I ’ ll be waiting here with my rose.
” 4 .
“ Yes , I know .
I ’ m the ideal gift for a romantic occasion.
” 5 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t open the door to strangers !
” 7 .
“ Nothing ’ s better for sleeping that a cold winter ’ s night.
” 8 .
“ I came from far away with this friend of mine .
Will you let us in ?
” 9 .
“ We just wanted to drink a bit of milk and the bowl fell over .
You won ’ t punish us , right ?
” 10 .
“ We ’ re posing for a Valentine ’ s Day picture .
Do we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Look at how beautiful my necklace is !
Worthy of a queen , like me.
” 14 .
“ Ready to go out into the cold !
” 15 .
“ When will they come back ?
” 16 .
“ Can you please adopt the 3 of us ?
” 17 .
“ They dressed me as a fairy from a tale , but I ’ m not sure I agreed to it.
” 18 .
“ This is how they give us away , all in a box.
” 19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I know , but trust me anyway .
I ’ m also domesticated.
” 20 .
“ Will you take care of me ?
I ’ m now in your hands !
” 21 .
“ Look who I ran into when I was walking down the street !
” 22 .
“ It ’ s hard to choose just one , we know .
Why don ’ t you take the 3 of them then ?
” 23 .
“ Please help me get up on your shoulders .
You have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 24 .
“ What do you think of my whiskers ?
” 25 .
“ It ’ s so nice to take a walk in the fall !
” 26 .
“ You don ’ t believe those old tales about bad luck , do you ?
” 27 .
“ For now , just stay here .
We can take a walk later.
” 28 .
“ You opened your heart and gave me the key , and now you ’ re going to leave ?
”

Russian artist Elizabeth Delektorskaya is the creator behind the cutest felt cats you’ll see online. While they seem to pose for the cameras and look remarkably like real cats, each of these kitties are hand made and are unique masterpieces. The felt, which is often used by real cats to play with, was the material Delektorskaya chose to bring these creatures to life. Some of them seem to be waiting for their owner while others appear to be enjoying a nice walk in the park. An important piece of information that the artist herself wishes to convey on her Instagram account is that even though we may feel like cuddling with the creations, they are actually collector’s items, meaning they’re fragile and are to be held delicately.
Bright Side checked Elizabeth’s Instagram account in search of the cutest cats she’s made, and since it was so difficult to make a 10-item list, we went for 30. Take a look at them and let us know if you can resist from wanting to cuddle with them.
1. “This is my little brother.”
2. “I’m ready to go! I’m coming with you, right?”
3. “No matter how long it takes you to come back, I’ll be waiting here with my rose.”
4. “Yes, I know. I’m the ideal gift for a romantic occasion.”
5. “Mom is coming right back. Don’t open the door to strangers!”
6. “Welcome! I was waiting for you.”
7. “Nothing’s better for sleeping that a cold winter’s night.”
8. “I came from far away with this friend of mine. Will you let us in?”
9. “We just wanted to drink a bit of milk and the bowl fell over. You won’t punish us, right?”
10. “We’re posing for a Valentine’s Day picture. Do we have to smile?”
11. “We’re a bit naughty, it’s true, but we’re adorable as well!”
12. “We’re twins, it’s just that she’s a bit scared.”
13. “Look at how beautiful my necklace is! Worthy of a queen, like me.”
14. “Ready to go out into the cold!”
15. “When will they come back?”
16. “Can you please adopt the 3 of us?”
17. “They dressed me as a fairy from a tale, but I’m not sure I agreed to it.”
18. “This is how they give us away, all in a box.”
19. “I’m not a cat, I know, but trust me anyway. I’m also domesticated.”
20. “Will you take care of me? I’m now in your hands!”
21. “Look who I ran into when I was walking down the street!”
22. “It’s hard to choose just one, we know. Why don’t you take the 3 of them then?”
23. “Please help me get up on your shoulders. You have a better view from up there!”
24. “What do you think of my whiskers?”
25. “It’s so nice to take a walk in the fall!”
26. “You don’t believe those old tales about bad luck, do you?”
27. “For now, just stay here. We can take a walk later.”
28. “You opened your heart and gave me the key, and now you’re going to leave?”
29. “Oh, you found me!”
30. “I’m made just for you.”


brightside--2020-05-21--Animal Care Workers Share 15+ Photos of How They Weigh Our Little Pals

Animal Care Workers Share 15+ Photos of How They Weigh Our Little Pals To make sure that an animal is healthy and developing normally , professional caregivers have to measure its size and weight .
But it ’ s not always easy for either party .
So zookeepers and shelter workers invent different ways to weigh their fosterlings , and some of them are really unusual while others are downright adorable .
17 .
To calm down a baby koala , zookeepers sometimes use a tree limb ... 15 .
“ At a bird banding station , we use burritos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 .
This baby panda seems to be comfortable on the scale .
13 .
If you want to weigh a lemur , turn the process into a game .
12 .
How to prevent a penguin from running away : 11 .
There are special spoons to weigh small frogs .
10 .
Turns out , sea lions like posing while being weighed .
9 .
Baby bats aren ’ t afraid of being weighed either .
8 .
To weigh a tiger cub , you can use a bucket .
7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the scale on its own .
6 .
Just place a tree branch on the scale and you ’ ll be able to weigh any bird .
5 .
“ Today at the zoo , I learned how zookeepers weigh turtles : upside down on a can.
” 4 .
Kittens have to be tricked into being weighed .
3 .
The easiest way to weigh a wild sloth 2 .
To weigh a squirrel monkey , you should put some mealworms into a bucket attached to the scale .
1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ step 1 : lure him with a walnut .

To make sure that an animal is healthy and developing normally, professional caregivers have to measure its size and weight. But it’s not always easy for either party. So zookeepers and shelter workers invent different ways to weigh their fosterlings, and some of them are really unusual while others are downright adorable.
Bright Side would like to show you 17 photos that display how you can weigh different kinds of animals.
17. To calm down a baby koala, zookeepers sometimes use a tree limb...
16. ...or a plush toy!
15. “At a bird banding station, we use burritos to weigh the owls we catch.”
14. This baby panda seems to be comfortable on the scale.
13. If you want to weigh a lemur, turn the process into a game.
12. How to prevent a penguin from running away:
11. There are special spoons to weigh small frogs.
10. Turns out, sea lions like posing while being weighed.
9. Baby bats aren’t afraid of being weighed either.
8. To weigh a tiger cub, you can use a bucket.
7. This baby elephant is bravely standing on the scale on its own.
6. Just place a tree branch on the scale and you’ll be able to weigh any bird.
5. “Today at the zoo, I learned how zookeepers weigh turtles: upside down on a can.”
4. Kittens have to be tricked into being weighed.
3. The easiest way to weigh a wild sloth
2. To weigh a squirrel monkey, you should put some mealworms into a bucket attached to the scale.
1. How to weigh a prairie dog — step 1: lure him with a walnut. The end.


brightside--2020-05-21--12 Celebrity Couples Who Conquered the Age Gap Stigma and Let Their Love Do the Talking

12 Celebrity Couples Who Conquered the Age Gap Stigma and Let Their Love Do the Talking Psychologists believe that our perceived age is different from our biological age , and that ’ s why it ’ s totally normal to have an age difference in a relationship .
For example , age gap couples are quite common in Hollywood , because they listen to their feelings and ultimately know that age is just a number .
Sunny once commented on their age difference , saying that it has no effect on their relationship : “ He is so youthful and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an old worry wart , so we bridge the gap .
It doesn ’ t come up much .
He ’ s in better shape than me , which infuriates me.
” Burton and Morgan met through his Supernatural co-star Jensen Ackles .
Ackles ’ wife used to work with Hilarie on One Tree Hill and made their relationship a reality through an impromptu double date .
Their relationship began in 2009 , but the couple didn ’ t get married until 2019 .
The couple met in a classic Hollywood scenario in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
3 years later , Michael and Alicia made their love official in a private ceremony in Spain .
They keep their relationship to themselves and live in Portugal , away from the spotlight .
Stamos met his beloved way before they actually got together .
In 2011 , they filmed an episode on Law & Order , but she was taken at the time .
Finally , they reunited years later and got engaged in 2017 at Disneyland .
Ben and Ana are another pair of lovers who met on a movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming film Deep Water in late 2019 .
Even though their relationship is relatively fresh , they ’ re often caught by paparazzi and seem very much smitten by one another .
We ’ re excited to see where this is going !
Hasselhoff and Roberts had a fateful encounter when she asked to take a photo with him while David was a judge for Britain ’ s Got Talent .
He recalled that she didn ’ t know much else about his career and it felt “ nice and refreshing.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and got married 6 years later .
The Baywatch star says their age gap bothered him before , but the love they have is more important : “ For the longest time I didn ’ t think it was right to marry Hayley as I was so much older and I didn ’ t want to take away the fun and the youth and the excitement of growing old together and having children .
We ’ ve been together for about 7 years and we ’ ve had such a great time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ love Hayley and how much we ’ ve become part of each other ’ s lives.
” The SpaceX founder and the singer ’ s relationship started after the 2 connected on Twitter in April 2018 .
A few weeks later , they made an appearance at the MET Gala , which marked their debut as a couple .
On May 4 , 2020 , Grimes gave birth to their first son together , making Musk a father for the 7th time .
Somerhalder and Reed ’ s romance started in 2014 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her first husband .
Fortunately , Ian was also newly single as he was coming out of the break-up with his Vampire Diaries co-star Nina Dobrev , who also knew Nikki .
There were some speculations on whether Reed and Dobrev were on bad terms over the handsome actor , but Nikki put those rumors to rest .
The couple married in 2015 .
The famous actor met Livingston at a gym .
Emilie ’ s form must ’ ve caught his eye since she is a former Olympic gymnast .
Goldblum said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room and had to start a conversation with her .
The couple got married in 2014 and have since had 2 sons .
Goldblum says that despite their age difference , they are very happy : “ Well , yes , so far I feel fit as a fiddle , and I ’ m full of vitamin A , and Emilie is not only a world-class athlete , but wise beyond her years .
So somehow we are miraculously compatible.
” The legendary comedian started dating model Paige Butcher in 2012 .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , together in 2016 , and then a son in 2018 .
In September 2018 , Murphy proposed to Butcher , but they are still yet to be married .
The Oscar-winning actor met his wife when he wasn ’ t looking for love .
McConaughey revealed that it happened on a guys ’ night out in 2006 .
The stunning model caught his eye and Matthew was so mesmerized that he couldn ’ t not approach her .
After their first date he knew that he would never want to see anyone @ @ @

Psychologists believe that our perceived age is different from our biological age, and that’s why it’s totally normal to have an age difference in a relationship. For example, age gap couples are quite common in Hollywood, because they listen to their feelings and ultimately know that age is just a number.
We at Bright Side know that our hearts are never wrong and these famous lovebirds are living proof.
1. Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell
Age gap: 38 years. Sir Patrick Stewart met Ozell in 2008 after a performance on Broadway. He was quickly smitten by the young singer and they started going out. 5 years later, the couple got married.
Sunny once commented on their age difference, saying that it has no effect on their relationship: “He is so youthful and I guess I’m kind of an old worry wart, so we bridge the gap. It doesn’t come up much. He’s in better shape than me, which infuriates me.”
2. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton
Age gap: 17 years. Burton and Morgan met through his Supernatural co-star Jensen Ackles. Ackles’ wife used to work with Hilarie on One Tree Hill and made their relationship a reality through an impromptu double date. Their relationship began in 2009, but the couple didn’t get married until 2019.
Jeffrey and Hilarie are loving parents to son Gus and daughter George. Together they live on a big farm in New York.
3. Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander
Age gap: 12 years. The couple met in a classic Hollywood scenario in 2014 while filming The Light Between Oceans. 3 years later, Michael and Alicia made their love official in a private ceremony in Spain. They keep their relationship to themselves and live in Portugal, away from the spotlight.
4. John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh
Age gap: 23 years. Stamos met his beloved way before they actually got together. In 2011, they filmed an episode on Law & Order, but she was taken at the time. Finally, they reunited years later and got engaged in 2017 at Disneyland.
In February 2018 John and Caitlin got married and were expecting their firstborn Billy, who popped out 2 months later.
5. Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas
Age gap: 15 years. Ben and Ana are another pair of lovers who met on a movie set. The couple worked together on the upcoming film Deep Water in late 2019. Even though their relationship is relatively fresh, they’re often caught by paparazzi and seem very much smitten by one another. We’re excited to see where this is going!
6. David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts
Age gap: 27 years. Hasselhoff and Roberts had a fateful encounter when she asked to take a photo with him while David was a judge for Britain’s Got Talent. He recalled that she didn’t know much else about his career and it felt “nice and refreshing.” David and Hayley started dating in 2012 and got married 6 years later.
The Baywatch star says their age gap bothered him before, but the love they have is more important: “For the longest time I didn’t think it was right to marry Hayley as I was so much older and I didn’t want to take away the fun and the youth and the excitement of growing old together and having children. We’ve been together for about 7 years and we’ve had such a great time. I’ve realized how much I love Hayley and how much we’ve become part of each other’s lives.”
7. Elon Musk and Grimes
Age gap: 16 years. The SpaceX founder and the singer’s relationship started after the 2 connected on Twitter in April 2018. A few weeks later, they made an appearance at the MET Gala, which marked their debut as a couple. On May 4, 2020, Grimes gave birth to their first son together, making Musk a father for the 7th time.
8. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed
Age gap: 10 years. Somerhalder and Reed’s romance started in 2014, right around the time she separated from her first husband. Fortunately, Ian was also newly single as he was coming out of the break-up with his Vampire Diaries co-star Nina Dobrev, who also knew Nikki. There were some speculations on whether Reed and Dobrev were on bad terms over the handsome actor, but Nikki put those rumors to rest. The couple married in 2015.
Ian and Nikki are also parents. Their daughter was born in 2017.
9. Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston
Age gap: 30 years. The famous actor met Livingston at a gym. Emilie’s form must’ve caught his eye since she is a former Olympic gymnast. Goldblum said he saw his future wife across the room and had to start a conversation with her. The couple got married in 2014 and have since had 2 sons.
Goldblum says that despite their age difference, they are very happy: “Well, yes, so far I feel fit as a fiddle, and I’m full of vitamin A, and Emilie is not only a world-class athlete, but wise beyond her years. So somehow we are miraculously compatible.”
10. Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher
Age gap: 19 years. The legendary comedian started dating model Paige Butcher in 2012. They had their first child, a daughter, together in 2016, and then a son in 2018. In September 2018, Murphy proposed to Butcher, but they are still yet to be married.
11. Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz
Age gap: 16 years. The famous model and the Tokio Hotel guitarist fell hard and fast for each other. They made their relationship public in May 2018 and were married by February of the next year.
Through marrying Heidi, Tom became a stepfather to her 4 children. Klum says they even already have a tradition of “doing something cute for the kids” on Valentine’s Day.
12. Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
Age gap: 12 years. The Oscar-winning actor met his wife when he wasn’t looking for love. McConaughey revealed that it happened on a guys’ night out in 2006. The stunning model caught his eye and Matthew was so mesmerized that he couldn’t not approach her. After their first date he knew that he would never want to see anyone else again.
Matthew and Camila married in 2012 and have 3 children together: 2 boys and a girl.


brightside--2020-05-20--Meet Zuu, a Cat Whose Face Says It All When You Get Up in the Night to Eat... Again

Meet Zuu , a Cat Whose Face Says It All When You Get Up in the Night to Eat ... Again Nature can gift our pets with pretty useful skills .
For instance , they can help us reduce stress and anxiety .
But it looks like they can also keep us from bad habits just by being around .
So let ’ s meet Zuu , a cat whose face says everything when you decide to open up your fridge at 3 a.m. We at Bright Side will never get tired of making your day better , so let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely kitty !
3 .
“ I ’ m not pleased with Mom getting up early these days ... ” 4 .
“ What else have you done today ?
” 5 .
“ When I want a human ’ s attention , I just have to tilt my head and stare .
Easy !
” 6 .
“ What are you up to , huh ?
” 7 .
“ It ’ s time for me to go to bed .
Bye , humans !
” 12 .
“ I just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 13 .
“ I see something ’ s happened .
Come , talk to me.
” What was your first thought when you looked at Zuu ?
Which of his looks impressed you the most ?

Sometimes it feels like cats never get tired of anything since they do everything possible to distract you from your work, or even your sleep. But this cat can tell you a different story. So, let’s meet Zuu, a lovably grumpy cat who’s so disappointed with life, that it’s nearly impossible to not cuddle him.
We at Bright Side have picked some of Zuu’s top photos to give our readers a great dose of cuteness, so let’s take a look!
1. “It’s time to rest.”
2. “I’m watching you!”
3. “I’m not pleased with Mom getting up early these days...”
4. “What else have you done today?”
5. “When I want a human’s attention, I just have to tilt my head and stare. Easy!”
6. “What are you up to, huh?”
7. “It’s time for me to go to bed. Bye, humans!”
8. “Leave us alone, please!”
9. “I shine like a diamond, I know.”
10. “I’m gonna fly with this broomstick!”
11. “Queens need rest too!”
12. “I just don’t want to have another tone.”
13. “I see something’s happened. Come, talk to me.”
14. “I have a short tongue.”
15. “Looking forward to a bright future!”
16. “Come on, let’s do a handshake!”
17. “I’ll be watching the fridge!”
18. “Cloudy days make me sleepy.”
19. “Just having a nice morning walk...”
20. “High five!”


brightside--2020-05-19--A Hungarian Artist Turns Pebbles Into Works of Art That Seem to Have Stories Behind Them (25 Pics)

A Hungarian Artist Turns Pebbles Into Works of Art That Seem to Have Stories Behind Them ( 25 Pics ) @ @ @ @ @ found a new way to combine art and storytelling and bring pebbles to life !
@ @ @ @ @ , these works are a sight to behold .
Here at Bright Side , we @ @ @ @ @ pieces of art for you , and we hope you enjoy them just as much @ @ @ @ @ can find more of her work here .
Which of these pebble-made masterpieces did you @ @ @ @ @ did the stories behind them remind you of ?

Hungarian artist Erzsébet Furmen (Erzsébet Szilajka) has found a new way to combine art and storytelling, while bringing pebbles to life! From fairies to lovely couples, these works are a sight to behold.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve selected 25 lovely pieces of art for you, and we hope you enjoy them just as much as we do! There’s also a bonus for you at the end of the article!
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Bonus: Here’s the author.
You can find more of her work here.


brightside--2020-05-18--7 Ways Your Pillow Could Be Affecting Your Health

7 Ways Your Pillow Could Be Affecting Your Health Picking a pillow to sleep on every night is a very important task .
You might not realize it , but the kind of pillow you choose and how you take care of it will affect the quality of your sleep and your overall health .
For example , the truth about why you haven ’ t been able to get rid of that stubborn acne might lie in your pillowcase .
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You might have neck pain .
If you keep your head bent for a long time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause discomfort .
And depending on your sleeping position , it also matters how firm your pillow is .
Because if it 's too soft or too firm for you , it can cause neck pain .
For example , if you sleep on your side , you should pick a firmer pillow to provide enough support for your neck so that it does n't bend to the side too much .
If you sleep on your stomach , it 's better to go for a softer pillow , otherwise , the pillow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a curve in your neck .
And if you sleep on your back , a firm pillow wo n't be a good choice for you as it might also create misalignment by pushing your neck too far forward .
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You might have back pain .
The way your pillow supports your head , neck , and shoulders can also influence how your back feels .
Improper alignment during sleep can worsen your back pain .
For example , if you sleep on your stomach , it 's better to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create discomfort in your lower back .
For side sleepers , it 's important to have a high enough pillow to keep your neck and spine in one line .
And those who sleep on their back should opt for a pillow that will support the natural curve of their neck .
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You might start getting headaches .
Sleeping on the wrong kind of pillow can also lead to headaches .
If your pillow does n't provide proper support , your neck might stay in the same uncomfortable position while you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strain , resulting in a headache .
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You might have an allergic reaction .
If you have trouble sleeping , scratchy eyes , and headaches — or if you 're sneezing and feel tired during the day — you might want to turn your attention to your pillow .
You should wash it regularly if you want to avoid developing allergies .
The reason for this is dust mites , which many people are allergic to .
Other symptoms may include asthma , eczema , and sinus issues .
Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up at night or the pain in your neck — a bad pillow can be the reason why you 're not getting enough quality sleep .
That means your body does n't have enough time to recharge .
Sleep deprivation can cause a wide range of problems from affecting your thinking skills to increasing your risk of diabetes , obesity , and high blood pressure .
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You might have skin problems .
When you sleep on your stomach or your side , your face comes in contact with the pillowcase .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and oil rub off onto the pillow .
They can irritate your skin and cause acne and pimples .
There are a couple of ways you can solve this problem .
You could change your pillowcase regularly , or you could buy a special pillow or pillowcase .
Some pillows can prevent you from turning to one side and touching the pillowcase .
There are also pillowcases that have ionic silver in their material which kills harmful bacteria .

Picking a pillow to sleep on every night is a very important task. You might not realize it, but the kind of pillow you choose and how you take care of it will affect the quality of your sleep and your overall health. For example, the truth about why you haven’t been able to get rid of that stubborn acne might lie in your pillowcase.
We at Bright Side think it’s worth it to take time to learn more about pillows because they can have some negative effects on our health.
1. You might have neck pain.
If you keep your head bent for a long time, like when you sleep, it can cause discomfort. And depending on your sleeping position, it also matters how firm your pillow is. Because if it's too soft or too firm for you, it can cause neck pain. For example, if you sleep on your side, you should pick a firmer pillow to provide enough support for your neck so that it doesn't bend to the side too much. If you sleep on your stomach, it's better to go for a softer pillow, otherwise, the pillow will push your head back, creating a curve in your neck. And if you sleep on your back, a firm pillow won't be a good choice for you as it might also create misalignment by pushing your neck too far forward.
2. You might have back pain.
The way your pillow supports your head, neck, and shoulders can also influence how your back feels. Improper alignment during sleep can worsen your back pain. For example, if you sleep on your stomach, it's better to have a flat pillow, otherwise, you might create discomfort in your lower back. For side sleepers, it's important to have a high enough pillow to keep your neck and spine in one line. And those who sleep on their back should opt for a pillow that will support the natural curve of their neck.
3. You might start getting headaches.
Sleeping on the wrong kind of pillow can also lead to headaches. If your pillow doesn't provide proper support, your neck might stay in the same uncomfortable position while you sleep. That can cause your neck to strain, resulting in a headache.
4. You might have an allergic reaction.
If you have trouble sleeping, scratchy eyes, and headaches — or if you're sneezing and feel tired during the day — you might want to turn your attention to your pillow. You should wash it regularly if you want to avoid developing allergies. The reason for this is dust mites, which many people are allergic to. Other symptoms may include asthma, eczema, and sinus issues.
5. You might start losing sleep.
Whether it's allergies that are keeping you up at night or the pain in your neck — a bad pillow can be the reason why you're not getting enough quality sleep. That means your body doesn't have enough time to recharge. Sleep deprivation can cause a wide range of problems from affecting your thinking skills to increasing your risk of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.
6. You might have skin problems.
When you sleep on your stomach or your side, your face comes in contact with the pillowcase. So all your facial bacteria, dirt, and oil rub off onto the pillow. They can irritate your skin and cause acne and pimples. There are a couple of ways you can solve this problem. You could change your pillowcase regularly, or you could buy a special pillow or pillowcase. Some pillows can prevent you from turning to one side and touching the pillowcase. There are also pillowcases that have ionic silver in their material which kills harmful bacteria.
7. You might snore.
An uncomfortable pillow or a firm pillow that pushes your head forward can cause you to snore. And if you're allergic to dust mites, the inflammation in your nose and throat can block your airway, thus making you snore.


brightside--2020-05-22--9 Paradoxes That’ll Let Your Brain Have a Good Time

9 Paradoxes That ’ ll Let Your Brain Have a Good Time Logic and common sense are our best tools for solving problems in our heads , helping us find the best solution that will lead us to the best results .
However , when it comes to paradoxes , these dilemmas test our minds , since their solutions seem more like a maze that leads us to the root of the problem .
This is also known as “ Hempel ’ s paradox ” because it was proposed by the philosopher Carl Hempel .
His objective was to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the conditions of a theory , our confidence in this theory increases .
To illustrate his argument , he gave an example : “ All ravens are black.
” If we examine millions of ravens , we ’ ll see that they ’ re all black .
So , we will rely more and more on the fact that the theory that says , “ Every raven is black ” is a true statement .
When observing a red apple that , because it isn ’ t black , is a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ravens are black becomes stronger .
On the Ancient Greece island of Crete , a man named Epimenides of Knossos said that all Cretans were liars .
It seems like a simple statement , but if it were true that Cretan was a liar , then Epimenides , who was also Cretan , wouldn ’ t be telling the truth .
And otherwise , if it were false that everyone on the island was a liar , Epimenides ’ statement would end up being true .
But because he was Cretan , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This social paradox was proposed by Jerry B. Harvey in his book The Abilene Paradox and Other Meditations on Management .
In the example , a family is playing dominoes on the porch of their house : a couple and their in-laws are present .
The father-in-law proposes to go to Abilene , a town that is 50 miles from where they are .
The wife says that it ’ s a good idea to take the trip , although she ’ s not convinced , because it ’ s a hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one will agree with her .
The husband also accepts , assuming that his mother-in-law is eager to go , and so , they set off on their journey .
As the wife anticipated , it was a long , hot , and tiring trip .
The food they ate at the cafe they stopped by was bad , and they decide to go home after a few hours .
On the way back , the wife mentions in a sarcastic tone that the journey wasn ’ t a very good idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to it to please his mother-in-law .
She didn ’ t actually express an opinion about the trip , and the father-in-law says he suggested the trip because everyone looked bored .
They were puzzled as to why they had jointly taken an action that no one wanted to take .
With this dilemma , Harvey tries to explain how some situations may force us to do things that aren ’ t necessarily up to our will .
Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger created a system consisting of an opaque box containing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single radioactive particle that had a 50 % chance of exploding , and a cat .
So the cat had a 50 % chance of surviving in the box .
Electrons have the ability to be in 2 places at the same time , like the receptors that indicate whether the cat is alive or dead , and they present both results at the same time .
However , it ’ s not until the box is opened that anyone will be able to know whether the cat is dead or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both statements are correct , leading to the paradox .
This dilemma is also known as the paradox of time travel and was proposed by science fiction author René Barjavel in 1944 in his novel Future Times Three .
In it , he imagines that a man travels to the past and kills his grandfather , the father of his biological father .
Following this , if his grandfather died in the past , then he could never have been conceived ; therefore , we wouldn ’ t know who may have murdered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option is that the grandfather would survive , making it possible for the traveler to be conceived , and so on .
This one was proposed by Albert Einstein to explain the theory of relativity , establishing that the measurement of time isn ’ t absolute since it depends on the movement and perspective of the viewer .
The paradox relates to the story of 2 twins .
One would make a long interstellar journey at a high speed , while the other would remain on Earth for about 20 years .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home will age faster , thanks to time dilation .
In other words , he ’ ll perceive time pass slower .
Therefore , the twin who left in the spaceship will return looking younger , because , after having traveled at a high speed , it ’ ll seem that time goes by faster .
And all of this is thanks to the fact that time is relative .
To explain the paradoxical facts within the concept of infinity in mathematics , Hilbert used the story of 2 great hoteliers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
When asked how many rooms they would have , they concluded that if someone built a hotel with more accommodations , theirs would soon cease to be the largest in the world .
So they decided to build a hotel with an infinite number of rooms .
With the opening of the infinite hotel , everyone wanted to stay there , so its infinite rooms were occupied by infinite guests and there was no space for more people .
To fix this without leaving any visitor without a room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number 1 to their room number and move to that new room number .
The guest from room 1 moved to room number 2 .
The one from room 2 moved to room number 3 , and so on .
This way , accommodation number 1 was available .
Sometime later , countless guests arrived , and , once again , there was no problem hosting them .
Visitors were asked to multiply their room number by 2 so that they all occupied an even numbered room .
The result was that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers .
This dilemma was used to reveal the problems of logic regarding what we don ’ t yet know , but still have an idea of what could happen .
The paradox is illustrated with the story of a crocodile that takes a child from his mother ’ s arms .
The crocodile promises the woman that it ’ ll only return her son if she can guess what it ’ ll do with him .
The mother replies that it will eat him , creating a dilemma for the reptile .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ child , it would break its promise , because the mother would have guessed , and then according to the promise , it should return her son to her .
If the crocodile decided to deliver the child , the mother could be wrong , but she would still have her son back .
According to the Greek legend , Theseus was returning to Athens from Crete , along with several young people in a 30-row boat .
The boat had been preserved for generations and was in good condition , because every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was replaced by a new one .
This brought up opposite opinions among philosophers as to whether the ship was the original or a different one , since its parts had been replaced .
They posed this question : if the pieces of the original ship were put together , then which would be Theseus ’ ship , the one that had been repaired through the years or the one from the old pieces ?

Logic and common sense are our best tools for solving problems in our heads, helping us find the best solution that will lead us to the best results. However, when it comes to paradoxes, these dilemmas test our minds, since their solutions seem more like a maze that leads us to the root of the problem.
Bright Side has a list of the best-known paradoxes in history to train your brain with some intellectual gymnastics.
1. The raven paradox
This is also known as “Hempel’s paradox” because it was proposed by the philosopher Carl Hempel. His objective was to prove that, when events coincide over time with the conditions of a theory, our confidence in this theory increases. To illustrate his argument, he gave an example: “All ravens are black.” If we examine millions of ravens, we’ll see that they’re all black. So, we will rely more and more on the fact that the theory that says, “Every raven is black” is a true statement. When observing a red apple that, because it isn’t black, is a “non-raven,” the conviction that all ravens are black becomes stronger.
2. The Epimenides paradox
On the Ancient Greece island of Crete, a man named Epimenides of Knossos said that all Cretans were liars. It seems like a simple statement, but if it were true that Cretan was a liar, then Epimenides, who was also Cretan, wouldn’t be telling the truth. And otherwise, if it were false that everyone on the island was a liar, Epimenides’ statement would end up being true. But because he was Cretan, it would have to be considered a lie.
3. The Abilene paradox
This social paradox was proposed by Jerry B. Harvey in his book The Abilene Paradox and Other Meditations on Management. In the example, a family is playing dominoes on the porch of their house: a couple and their in-laws are present. The father-in-law proposes to go to Abilene, a town that is 50 miles from where they are. The wife says that it’s a good idea to take the trip, although she’s not convinced, because it’s a hot day. However, she believes that no one will agree with her. The husband also accepts, assuming that his mother-in-law is eager to go, and so, they set off on their journey. As the wife anticipated, it was a long, hot, and tiring trip. The food they ate at the cafe they stopped by was bad, and they decide to go home after a few hours. On the way back, the wife mentions in a sarcastic tone that the journey wasn’t a very good idea. The husband replied that he only agreed to it to please his mother-in-law. She didn’t actually express an opinion about the trip, and the father-in-law says he suggested the trip because everyone looked bored. They were puzzled as to why they had jointly taken an action that no one wanted to take. With this dilemma, Harvey tries to explain how some situations may force us to do things that aren’t necessarily up to our will.
4. Schrödinger’s cat
Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger created a system consisting of an opaque box containing a bottle with poison, a device with a single radioactive particle that had a 50% chance of exploding, and a cat. So the cat had a 50% chance of surviving in the box. Electrons have the ability to be in 2 places at the same time, like the receptors that indicate whether the cat is alive or dead, and they present both results at the same time. However, it’s not until the box is opened that anyone will be able to know whether the cat is dead or not. While the box is closed, both statements are correct, leading to the paradox.
5. The grandfather paradox
This dilemma is also known as the paradox of time travel and was proposed by science fiction author René Barjavel in 1944 in his novel Future Times Three. In it, he imagines that a man travels to the past and kills his grandfather, the father of his biological father. Following this, if his grandfather died in the past, then he could never have been conceived; therefore, we wouldn’t know who may have murdered his grandfather in this case. Another option is that the grandfather would survive, making it possible for the traveler to be conceived, and so on.
6. The twin paradox
This one was proposed by Albert Einstein to explain the theory of relativity, establishing that the measurement of time isn’t absolute since it depends on the movement and perspective of the viewer. The paradox relates to the story of 2 twins. One would make a long interstellar journey at a high speed, while the other would remain on Earth for about 20 years. The prediction establishes that the twin who stays at home will age faster, thanks to time dilation. In other words, he’ll perceive time pass slower. Therefore, the twin who left in the spaceship will return looking younger, because, after having traveled at a high speed, it’ll seem that time goes by faster. And all of this is thanks to the fact that time is relative.
7. Hilbert’s paradox of the Grand Hotel
To explain the paradoxical facts within the concept of infinity in mathematics, Hilbert used the story of 2 great hoteliers who aspired to build the largest hotel in the world. When asked how many rooms they would have, they concluded that if someone built a hotel with more accommodations, theirs would soon cease to be the largest in the world. So they decided to build a hotel with an infinite number of rooms. With the opening of the infinite hotel, everyone wanted to stay there, so its infinite rooms were occupied by infinite guests and there was no space for more people. To fix this without leaving any visitor without a room, they asked their customers to add the number 1 to their room number and move to that new room number. The guest from room 1 moved to room number 2. The one from room 2 moved to room number 3, and so on. This way, accommodation number 1 was available. Sometime later, countless guests arrived, and, once again, there was no problem hosting them. Visitors were asked to multiply their room number by 2 so that they all occupied an even numbered room. The result was that the infinite guests would occupy the infinite odd numbers.
8. The crocodile paradox
This dilemma was used to reveal the problems of logic regarding what we don’t yet know, but still have an idea of what could happen. The paradox is illustrated with the story of a crocodile that takes a child from his mother’s arms. The crocodile promises the woman that it’ll only return her son if she can guess what it’ll do with him. The mother replies that it will eat him, creating a dilemma for the reptile. If the crocodile decides to eat the child, it would break its promise, because the mother would have guessed, and then according to the promise, it should return her son to her. If the crocodile decided to deliver the child, the mother could be wrong, but she would still have her son back.
9. The ship of Theseus
According to the Greek legend, Theseus was returning to Athens from Crete, along with several young people in a 30-row boat. The boat had been preserved for generations and was in good condition, because every time a board on the ship broke, it was replaced by a new one. This brought up opposite opinions among philosophers as to whether the ship was the original or a different one, since its parts had been replaced. They posed this question: if the pieces of the original ship were put together, then which would be Theseus’ ship, the one that had been repaired through the years or the one from the old pieces?


brightside--2020-05-22--20+ Bright Side Readers Shared the Crazy Things Their Pets Did While They Were Away

Coming back home , opening the door , and seeing the house turned upside down , as if a tornado @ @ @ @ @ pretty scary .
But the great love we profess for our pets can make us @ @ @ @ @ they leave for us to clean up : broken pots , water everywhere , flooded @ @ @ @ @ forever in the most mysterious way ... Their misdeeds will keep on surprising us , @ @ @ @ @ us stop loving them .

Coming back home, opening the door, and seeing the house turned upside down, as if a tornado had blown through can be pretty scary. But the great love we profess for our pets can make us forget about all the messes they leave for us to clean up: broken pots, water everywhere, flooded apartments, food that disappears forever in the most mysterious way... Their misdeeds will keep on surprising us, but nothing will ever make us stop loving them.


brightside--2020-05-21--15 Users Who Shared Their Dad’s and Grandpa’s Classic Jokes

When it comes to fun , we all have an odd joke up our sleeves .
But , when it @ @ @ @ @ grandparents , many seem to have some classics that they turn to again and again @ @ @ @ @ mark our childhood with them .
The good thing is that , no matter how @ @ @ @ @ , they always manage to make us laugh .
And this Twitter thread is proof @ @ @

When it comes to fun, we all have an odd joke up our sleeves. But, when it comes to our parents and grandparents, many seem to have some classics that they turn to again and again, and along the way mark our childhood with them. The good thing is that, no matter how many times they do it, they always manage to make us laugh. And this Twitter thread is proof of that.


brightside--2020-05-21--10 Animals That Were Almost Extinct, but Were Saved Just in Time

10 Animals That Were Almost Extinct , but Were Saved Just in Time Many animals have gone extinct and many others were on the brink of extinction .
But some of those who were thought to be gone forever actually reappeared , as if they ’ d come back from the dead .
Paleontologists call that pulling a “ Lazarus taxon.
” Today , many species are still gravely endangered , but awareness has led to the compiling of important data , resulting in useful tools like the IUCN Red List , which ranks species in different categories according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allows us to know which of these species are no longer endangered .
The greater long-nosed bat , also known as the Mexican long-nosed bat , is an essential part of the life-cycle of agave plants .
These cactuses are very popular because they are used to make mezcal and tequila .
Unfortunately , the bat was classified as an endangered species in part due to the overexploitation of agave cactuses .
It wasn ’ t until 2013 that it managed to get off the list , being the first mammal to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were obtained thanks to the shared efforts of scientists , local communities , and government institutions .
Cooperation resulted in the creation of a bat-friendly certificate that helps raise awareness among consumers .
Considered to be the last remaining species of wild horse , this incredible equine is galloping in its natural habitat once again !
The Przewalski horses that are still alive today are direct descendants of horses that were captured at the beginning of the 20th century to be kept in zoos all around the world .
They were thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then in 1992 , 16 members were reintroduced to the wild in Mongolia .
The area later became a National Reserve called Hustai National Park where these horses can still be spotted today .
From 2011 onward , the number of Przewalski horses has continued to increase .
During the last count , which was done in 2018 , about 2,000 of these Mongolian wild horses are alive .
Humpback whales are marine mammals who wander around the oceans of the world in long migrations .
In fact , they do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Earth .
In 1988 , these beautiful animals had to face the severe consequences of overhunting , which led to them being included on the list of endangered species .
Today , thanks to efforts made at an international level , we ’ ve managed to save the number of whales that are still alive .
Prohibiting whale hunting was key to this success .
The measure is still in place today .
Eileen Sobeck , a member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) qualified this as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was , in fact , the person who proposed to take the humpback whale off the list of endangered species after witnessing its spectacular recovery .
During the ’ 70s , dumping chemical waste in fresh and ocean water was far more common than it is today .
The agrochemical residues found in the fishes that feed the mighty bald eagle , as well as its indiscriminate hunting , led to a drastic loss of members of this species .
The situation became so critical that the bald eagle joined the endangered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being its national symbol .
After carrying out a recovery plan , the number of bald eagles present in the country rose again .
In 1996 the species was already considered to be a “ least-concern species ” and , in 2007 , it was finally taken off the list of endangered species .
Pandas are a curious but solitary animal that , without any doubt , knows how to symbolize the fight for animal rights .
This species went from being classified as a rare species in the ’ 80s , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was announced that pandas had changed their status from endangered to vulnerable after their population increased by about 17 % .
The protection of these big mammals is , on top of that , great news for forests in general because in order to preserve giant pandas , their natural habitat must be protected too .
That makes room for other species living in the same habitat ( for example , the Chinese golden snub-nosed monkey , the takin , or even the crested ibis ) to recover their homeland as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tip of the iceberg when it comes to new species being preserved !
The Arabian oryx is a beautiful antelope that has specialized in surviving ( and living ) in the desert .
It has also been part of the list of species that are close to extinction , along with many other wild inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai Peninsula .
The good news is that since 2011 , it has been considered to be a species that has finally reached the “ vulnerable ” level , which was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a critically endangered species .
The reintroduction and reproduction programs for this oryx in captivity began in 2007 and since then , they have been deemed successful .
According to the last reports drafted , there are about 1,220 wild oryxes in the Arabian Peninsula .
That means that this 4-legged friend is close to being upgraded once again , now to the near-threatened species level , and one step further from the danger of extinction .
The Guam rail is a flightless bird that is endemic to the Island of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is located in the West Pacific .
To this day , it ’ s still the second bird in history to have recovered after being considered extinct in the wild .
The reduction in the number of Guam rails took place after the Second World War .
It was a consequence of the unintentional introduction of a type of tree snake that , by 1987 , had already eradicated the Guam trail from its natural habitat .
Now , after more than 35 years , its reintroduction to its natural habitat was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an active management of the species is still required to guarantee its protection .
The crested gecko is one of the species that did a Lazarus taxon , as we mentioned at the introduction of this article .
They come from the French part of New Caledonia , on the shores of Australia , and they were rediscovered in 1994 after about a century of being declared extinct .
There is not a lot of information available about this mysterious reptile .
Since its reappearance , it ’ s been classified as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still common for people to own it as an exotic pet despite it being protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , also known as CITES .
Another marine animal that has managed to get off the list is the West Indian manatee , who went from being classed as an endangered species to a threatened species .
The good news was given by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS ) in 2017 .
Although the West Indian manatee is still a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that the population numbers of this marine mammal are increasing and that its natural habit is being restored .
So it can be safely concluded that the international cooperation to preserve the species is working .
The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the gorilla family that lives in specific parts of Central Africa , specifically in the Virunga Mountains ( also known as Mufumbiro ) , a mountain range that crosses 3 countries and 4 national parks .
Despite being severely threatened , the mountain gorilla population is not in decline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is increasing .
Back in 2008 , it was estimated that the population of this special type of apes had reached 680 individuals .
By 2018 there were already about 1,000 mountain gorillas , the highest number of members of this species that was ever recorded .
As a result , the species went from being in the critically endangered category to being in the endangered one .
About 70 % of all the wild tigers in the world live in India .
That ’ s why , even if this popular feline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the IUCN Red List , good news is still in order .
The tiger is currently classed as an endangered species , but the latest census carried out in 2018 led to the conclusion that the population of tigers in India is stable or increasing .
That is a clear step forward in the preservation of the species and one that gives us hope to keep working hard to protect it in the upcoming years .

Many animals have gone extinct and many others were on the brink of extinction. But some of those who were thought to be gone forever actually reappeared, as if they’d come back from the dead. Paleontologists call that pulling a “Lazarus taxon.” Today, many species are still gravely endangered, but awareness has led to the compiling of important data, resulting in useful tools like the IUCN Red List, which ranks species in different categories according to their risk of extinction. It also allows us to know which of these species are no longer endangered.
At Bright Side we want to focus on the positive side of things — without forgetting that there’s still a lot of work to be done — so we’ve compiled a list of animals who were thought to be extinct and were found alive and kicking.
1. Greater long-nosed bat
The greater long-nosed bat, also known as the Mexican long-nosed bat, is an essential part of the life-cycle of agave plants. These cactuses are very popular because they are used to make mezcal and tequila. Unfortunately, the bat was classified as an endangered species in part due to the overexploitation of agave cactuses. It wasn’t until 2013 that it managed to get off the list, being the first mammal to achieve that in Mexico. These positive results were obtained thanks to the shared efforts of scientists, local communities, and government institutions. Cooperation resulted in the creation of a bat-friendly certificate that helps raise awareness among consumers.
2. Przewalski’s horse
Considered to be the last remaining species of wild horse, this incredible equine is galloping in its natural habitat once again! The Przewalski horses that are still alive today are direct descendants of horses that were captured at the beginning of the 20th century to be kept in zoos all around the world. They were thought to be extinct in their natural habitat, but then in 1992, 16 members were reintroduced to the wild in Mongolia. The area later became a National Reserve called Hustai National Park where these horses can still be spotted today. From 2011 onward, the number of Przewalski horses has continued to increase. During the last count, which was done in 2018, about 2,000 of these Mongolian wild horses are alive.
3. Humpback whales
Humpback whales are marine mammals who wander around the oceans of the world in long migrations. In fact, they do the longest migrations of any other known mammal on Earth. In 1988, these beautiful animals had to face the severe consequences of overhunting, which led to them being included on the list of endangered species. Today, thanks to efforts made at an international level, we’ve managed to save the number of whales that are still alive. Prohibiting whale hunting was key to this success. The measure is still in place today. Eileen Sobeck, a member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) qualified this as a “real story of ecological success.” She was, in fact, the person who proposed to take the humpback whale off the list of endangered species after witnessing its spectacular recovery.
4. Bald eagle
During the ’70s, dumping chemical waste in fresh and ocean water was far more common than it is today. The agrochemical residues found in the fishes that feed the mighty bald eagle, as well as its indiscriminate hunting, led to a drastic loss of members of this species. The situation became so critical that the bald eagle joined the endangered species list in the U.S., despite being its national symbol. After carrying out a recovery plan, the number of bald eagles present in the country rose again. In 1996 the species was already considered to be a “least-concern species” and, in 2007, it was finally taken off the list of endangered species.
5. Panda
Pandas are a curious but solitary animal that, without any doubt, knows how to symbolize the fight for animal rights. This species went from being classified as a rare species in the ’80s, to an actual success story. During 2016, it was announced that pandas had changed their status from endangered to vulnerable after their population increased by about 17%. The protection of these big mammals is, on top of that, great news for forests in general because in order to preserve giant pandas, their natural habitat must be protected too. That makes room for other species living in the same habitat (for example, the Chinese golden snub-nosed monkey, the takin, or even the crested ibis) to recover their homeland as well. And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to new species being preserved!
6. Arabian oryx
The Arabian oryx is a beautiful antelope that has specialized in surviving (and living) in the desert. It has also been part of the list of species that are close to extinction, along with many other wild inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai Peninsula. The good news is that since 2011, it has been considered to be a species that has finally reached the “vulnerable” level, which was a great step forward considering that it used to be a critically endangered species. The reintroduction and reproduction programs for this oryx in captivity began in 2007 and since then, they have been deemed successful. According to the last reports drafted, there are about 1,220 wild oryxes in the Arabian Peninsula. That means that this 4-legged friend is close to being upgraded once again, now to the near-threatened species level, and one step further from the danger of extinction.
7. Guam rail
The Guam rail is a flightless bird that is endemic to the Island of Guam, as its name suggests, which is located in the West Pacific. To this day, it’s still the second bird in history to have recovered after being considered extinct in the wild. The reduction in the number of Guam rails took place after the Second World War. It was a consequence of the unintentional introduction of a type of tree snake that, by 1987, had already eradicated the Guam trail from its natural habitat. Now, after more than 35 years, its reintroduction to its natural habitat was made possible, keeping in mind that an active management of the species is still required to guarantee its protection.
8. Crested gecko
The crested gecko is one of the species that did a Lazarus taxon, as we mentioned at the introduction of this article. They come from the French part of New Caledonia, on the shores of Australia, and they were rediscovered in 1994 after about a century of being declared extinct. There is not a lot of information available about this mysterious reptile. Since its reappearance, it’s been classified as a vulnerable species, but it’s still common for people to own it as an exotic pet despite it being protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES.
9. West Indian manatee
Another marine animal that has managed to get off the list is the West Indian manatee, who went from being classed as an endangered species to a threatened species. The good news was given by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in 2017. Although the West Indian manatee is still a threatened species, this important step forward means that the population numbers of this marine mammal are increasing and that its natural habit is being restored. So it can be safely concluded that the international cooperation to preserve the species is working.
10. Mountain gorillas
The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the gorilla family that lives in specific parts of Central Africa, specifically in the Virunga Mountains (also known as Mufumbiro), a mountain range that crosses 3 countries and 4 national parks. Despite being severely threatened, the mountain gorilla population is not in decline, but on the contrary, it is increasing. Back in 2008, it was estimated that the population of this special type of apes had reached 680 individuals. By 2018 there were already about 1,000 mountain gorillas, the highest number of members of this species that was ever recorded. As a result, the species went from being in the critically endangered category to being in the endangered one.
Bonus: India’s tigers
About 70% of all the wild tigers in the world live in India. That’s why, even if this popular feline has not yet reached a better level on the IUCN Red List, good news is still in order. The tiger is currently classed as an endangered species, but the latest census carried out in 2018 led to the conclusion that the population of tigers in India is stable or increasing. That is a clear step forward in the preservation of the species and one that gives us hope to keep working hard to protect it in the upcoming years.


brightside--2020-05-21--14 Tweets About Grandmothers That Still Feel Like Teenagers

Many modern children don ’ t think about grandmothers as women who are old and who don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ today .
In fact , nowadays , grandmothers are energetic , young women who work @ @ @ @ @ work .
They don ’ t just work in the garden and bake cakes .

Many modern children don’t think about grandmothers as women who are old and who don’t know much about the life of today. In fact, nowadays, grandmothers are energetic, young women who work out, travel, and work. They don’t just work in the garden and bake cakes.


brightside--2020-05-21--A Table With a Built-In Trash Can That Devours All of Your Leftovers Will Turn Your Meal Time Into a

A Table With a Built-In Trash Can That Devours All of Your Leftovers Will Turn Your Meal Time Into a Pleasant Feast When it comes to enjoying some crawfish , it ’ s impossible to have just one .
It ’ s always a giant feast with tables buried under piles of delicious food and the only downside is that it can get pretty messy .
Luckily , there ’ s a table dedicated specifically to crawfish meals that takes care of any concerns that come along with eating them .
No-fuss outdoor dining with minimal cleanup is now a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a built-in barrel top that fits a 55-gallon trash can right in the middle of it for the seamless disposal of shells and any other waste that comes along with eating crawfish .
The table is weather-proof and made of a durable ABS plastic material .
It provides enough space for 8 people to sit and eat at one time .
If you choose to stand , then your party can have as many people as you want ( just make sure you have plenty of food to go around ! )
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of pesky shells , this table is also a breeze to clean .
You can just hose down the tabletop and it ’ ll be as good as new .
Extra holders help to keep your hands free and stomachs full .
One of the best parts about the table is that it comes with several built-in holders to take care of your additional dining essentials .
It features 2 paper towel holders , 4 drink holders , and 4 condiment holders so that you can enjoy your meal without having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handy inventions to take your outdoor experience to the next level .
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The Voyager chair , to keep everything you might need at the beach on hand 2 .
Campfire barbecue table , for cooking without getting up from your chair 4 .
Unicorn arch sprinkler , to cool off and have fun on a hot day

When it comes to enjoying some crawfish, it’s impossible to have just one. It’s always a giant feast with tables buried under piles of delicious food and the only downside is that it can get pretty messy. Luckily, there’s a table dedicated specifically to crawfish meals that takes care of any concerns that come along with eating them.
We at Bright Side care about your comfort and have prepared a discovery that’ll upgrade your summer food parties. We’ve also added several genius inventions at the end that’ll help you further perfect your camping game.
No-fuss outdoor dining with minimal cleanup is now a reality.
This handy table comes with a built-in barrel top that fits a 55-gallon trash can right in the middle of it for the seamless disposal of shells and any other waste that comes along with eating crawfish.
The table is weather-proof and made of a durable ABS plastic material. It provides enough space for 8 people to sit and eat at one time. If you choose to stand, then your party can have as many people as you want (just make sure you have plenty of food to go around!).
Aside from allowing you to easily get rid of pesky shells, this table is also a breeze to clean. You can just hose down the tabletop and it’ll be as good as new.
Extra holders help to keep your hands free and stomachs full.
One of the best parts about the table is that it comes with several built-in holders to take care of your additional dining essentials. It features 2 paper towel holders, 4 drink holders, and 4 condiment holders so that you can enjoy your meal without having to hold extra things.
It’s truly the little details that make such a seemingly simple product so practical. Summer cookouts just became way more exciting!
Bonus: Other handy inventions to take your outdoor experience to the next level.
1. The Voyager chair, to keep everything you might need at the beach on hand
2. Campfire barbecue table, for cooking without getting up from your chair
3. Inflatable floating table for a water picnic
4. Unicorn arch sprinkler, to cool off and have fun on a hot day


brightside--2020-05-21--Meet Xóchitl, the Kid Who Brought Warm Water to Her Community Using Just Recycled Materials

Meet Xóchitl , the Kid Who Brought Warm Water to Her Community Using Just Recycled Materials When it comes to science , many might be tempted to think that only adults can achieve great things .
Nevertheless , there are kids with brilliant minds whose ideas could turn the world upside down for the better and maybe even save the environment .
That ’ s what happened in the case of Xóchitl Cruz , a Mexican girl who wanted to help people with low incomes gain access to warm water at home .
To make this happen , she built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing more than recycled materials .
Her invention had such a positive impact across the country that , even at just under 8 years old , she won the Nuclear Science Institute Award for Women given by the most renowned public university in Mexico , the National Autonomous University of Mexico ( known as UNAM ) .
Bright Side can not stop celebrating these great accomplishments that inspire us to move forward in the right direction .
That ’ s why we wanted to share the story of this young scientist who not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved that it doesn ’ t matter where you come from or where you were born as long as you set clear goals and work to get there .
She was a scientist since the age of 4 .
Since she turned 4 , Xóchitl showed great interest in science and innovation .
She began by taking part in a program called Adopt a Talent ( PAUTA for its initials in Spanish ) , which was created to promote science among the youngest Mexican boys and girls through experimentation , analysis , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main goal is to bring science closer to talented young people all across the country , allowing them to use their scientific ingenuity for the benefit of their community .
During an interview with a Mexican newspaper , Xóchitl said that PAUTA played an important role in her budding scientific career by giving her the opportunity to work on mini-projects that would lead her to gain more experience .
San Cristóbal de las Casas , Xochitl ’ s town , is located in a southern state of Mexico called Chiapas .
Despite being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s weather is rather cold most parts of the year .
However , many people living in the area have no access to any modern type of water heating system .
Most of them gather logs to use as firewood or simply shower with cold water .
That ’ s why the young scientist decided to come up with a system that could be used to obtain warm water in a cheap way .
Having warm water at home could prevent people from getting sick due to low temperatures while at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would ’ ve used to pay for medical attention otherwise .
Xóchitl ’ s invention was finally built and she called it “ baño calientito ” which could be translated in English as “ warm , comforting shower.
” Baño calientito has another great advantage over firewood heating systems .
It could potentially help save San Cristóbal ’ s surrounding forests that are currently being cut down to be used as firewood .
It took about 2 weeks for Xóchitl to develop her product , which is made of 10 plastic bottles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wooden planks , and 2 crystal doors taken from an old cooler .
After assembling it , Xochitl ’ s father helped her to install it on her house ’ s roof .
After school , she ’ d take care of testing the capabilities of the boiler and kept a log of the water temperature .
Although Xochitl never imagined how far her project would take her , after seeing the positive impact it had on the community , she couldn ’ t help but smile , and with reason : her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in San Cristóbal while at the same time contributing to save the planet .
For Xochitl ’ s mother , seeing how much her little girl has accomplished at such a young age thanks to her perseverance and dedication makes her proud .
“ It ’ s really moving to see how your daughter is recognized for her work , ” she commented to Mexican media .
Without a doubt , the values her parents instilled in her are one of the reasons behind her great success , and beyond that , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach her goals .
Her future plans and the beginning of a promising scientific career After creating her invention that brought great satisfaction to her and those close to her , Xochitl ’ s planning on creating a new boiler , this time with some upgrades to prevent it from leaking heated water .
In order to do it , she wants to replace the plastic bottles with solar panels to see how it works and if it ’ s more efficient than the original model .
As you can see , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career that started during childhood .
It ’ s very clear that Xochitl , who now is 10 , is a great example to other kids from her community ( and the world ) and continues to show how dreams can come true with work , dedication , and of course , a little bit of help from her parents and the rest of the community .

When it comes to science, many might be tempted to think that only adults can achieve great things. Nevertheless, there are kids with brilliant minds whose ideas could turn the world upside down for the better and maybe even save the environment. That’s what happened in the case of Xóchitl Cruz, a Mexican girl who wanted to help people with low incomes gain access to warm water at home. To make this happen, she built a boiler powered by solar energy with nothing more than recycled materials. Her invention had such a positive impact across the country that, even at just under 8 years old, she won the Nuclear Science Institute Award for Women given by the most renowned public university in Mexico, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (known as UNAM).
Bright Side cannot stop celebrating these great accomplishments that inspire us to move forward in the right direction. That’s why we wanted to share the story of this young scientist who not only earned a prestigious award but also proved that it doesn’t matter where you come from or where you were born as long as you set clear goals and work to get there.
She was a scientist since the age of 4.
Permission has been granted by PAUTA for Bright Side
Since she turned 4, Xóchitl showed great interest in science and innovation. She began by taking part in a program called Adopt a Talent (PAUTA for its initials in Spanish), which was created to promote science among the youngest Mexican boys and girls through experimentation, analysis, and research. In other words, its main goal is to bring science closer to talented young people all across the country, allowing them to use their scientific ingenuity for the benefit of their community. During an interview with a Mexican newspaper, Xóchitl said that PAUTA played an important role in her budding scientific career by giving her the opportunity to work on mini-projects that would lead her to gain more experience.
“Warm, comforting shower,” or “baño calientito,” a project with a great positive impact
Permission has been granted by PAUTA for Bright Side
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Xochitl’s town, is located in a southern state of Mexico called Chiapas. Despite being close to the jungle, San Cristóbal’s weather is rather cold most parts of the year. However, many people living in the area have no access to any modern type of water heating system. Most of them gather logs to use as firewood or simply shower with cold water. That’s why the young scientist decided to come up with a system that could be used to obtain warm water in a cheap way. Having warm water at home could prevent people from getting sick due to low temperatures while at the same time, saving them money that they would’ve used to pay for medical attention otherwise.
Xóchitl’s invention was finally built and she called it “baño calientito” which could be translated in English as “warm, comforting shower.” Baño calientito has another great advantage over firewood heating systems. It could potentially help save San Cristóbal’s surrounding forests that are currently being cut down to be used as firewood. It took about 2 weeks for Xóchitl to develop her product, which is made of 10 plastic bottles, 2 meters of hoses, 2 wooden planks, and 2 crystal doors taken from an old cooler. After assembling it, Xochitl’s father helped her to install it on her house’s roof. After school, she’d take care of testing the capabilities of the boiler and kept a log of the water temperature.
A happy daughter with very proud parents
Although Xochitl never imagined how far her project would take her, after seeing the positive impact it had on the community, she couldn’t help but smile, and with reason: her idea has helped a lot of people in San Cristóbal while at the same time contributing to save the planet. For Xochitl’s mother, seeing how much her little girl has accomplished at such a young age thanks to her perseverance and dedication makes her proud. “It’s really moving to see how your daughter is recognized for her work,” she commented to Mexican media. Without a doubt, the values her parents instilled in her are one of the reasons behind her great success, and beyond that, her family’s support has helped her reach her goals.
Her future plans and the beginning of a promising scientific career
After creating her invention that brought great satisfaction to her and those close to her, Xochitl’s planning on creating a new boiler, this time with some upgrades to prevent it from leaking heated water. In order to do it, she wants to replace the plastic bottles with solar panels to see how it works and if it’s more efficient than the original model. As you can see, this is only the beginning of a brilliant career that started during childhood. It’s very clear that Xochitl, who now is 10, is a great example to other kids from her community (and the world) and continues to show how dreams can come true with work, dedication, and of course, a little bit of help from her parents and the rest of the community.


brightside--2020-05-21--15+ People Who Did Something They’ve Been Craving to Do, and We Applaud Them for It

15+ People Who Did Something They ’ ve Been Craving to Do , and We Applaud Them for It Most of us spend our lives carrying a dream .
Some of those dreams are big and require a lot of time and effort to come true , others are actually not that big and all we need is spare some time and to overcome our laziness to finally see them come to life .
The characters of our article are the ones who ’ ve managed to do it .
“ I decided to finally get vaccinated behind my anti-vax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always hid it , but now I want to share my birthmark with you in the center of my forehead.
” “ My grandpa was very excited to show me that he grew a tomato plant in an eggshell.
” “ My Dad hasn ’ t painted in over 30 yrs .
Now that he ’ s retired , he decided to pick up a brush again.
” “ My wedding arch !
Handmade and strung 1,000 paper cranes .
Made for some beautiful pictures !
” “ Have always wondered what braiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord of the Rings messenger bag I just finished !
” “ All mommy wanted to do today was to have the time to put her vision on the wall.
” Father of the year makes his daughter ’ s graduation day special by building a stage in his driveway .
“ I spent over 100 hours on this , finally finished !
” “ I spent 2 months painting all these raindrops and my dad built the window frames for me.
” “ I decided to draw this picture using one line @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Most of us spend our lives carrying a dream. Some of those dreams are big and require a lot of time and effort to come true, others are actually not that big and all we need is spare some time and to overcome our laziness to finally see them come to life. The characters of our article are the ones who’ve managed to do it.
We at Bright Side admire the people who pursue their dreams and make them come true, even if the dream is not that big.
“I decided to finally get vaccinated behind my anti-vax parents’ back!”
“I always hid it, but now I want to share my birthmark with you in the center of my forehead.”
“My grandpa was very excited to show me that he grew a tomato plant in an eggshell.”
“My Dad hasn’t painted in over 30 yrs. Now that he’s retired, he decided to pick up a brush again.”
“My wedding arch! Handmade and strung 1,000 paper cranes. Made for some beautiful pictures!”
“My long-awaited project. Digital design, laser-cut into 10 layers of plywood, stained brown.”
“Have always wondered what braiding a dog would be like.”
“Lord of the Rings messenger bag I just finished!”
“All mommy wanted to do today was to have the time to put her vision on the wall.”
“I did a thing today.”
Father of the year makes his daughter’s graduation day special by building a stage in his driveway.
“I built a Da Vinci bridge in my backyard.”
“Celebrated my 25th birthday by planting flowers outside my apartment.”
“I spent over 100 hours on this, finally finished!”
“I spent 2 months painting all these raindrops and my dad built the window frames for me.”
“I decided to draw this picture using one line and here are the results!”


brightside--2020-05-22--10 Celebrities Who Changed So Drastically, We Can’t Help but Feel Proud of Them

Everyone who has tried knows how difficult it is to make a drastic change in your body .
Even if @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s a bit of resistance that makes us think it ’ s impossible @ @ @ @ @ s because our bodies have inertia , or a resistance to change , which is @ @ @ @ @ body ’ s temperature and metabolism intact .
But despite this resistance , there are @ @ @ @ @ who ’ ve overcome it , achieving the impossible .

Everyone who has tried knows how difficult it is to make a drastic change in your body. Even if we’re motivated, there’s a bit of resistance that makes us think it’s impossible to do. That’s because our bodies have inertia, or a resistance to change, which is the equilibrium that keeps our body’s temperature and metabolism intact. But despite this resistance, there are many inspiring stories of people who’ve overcome it, achieving the impossible.


brightside--2020-05-22--How Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Showed the World That It’s Possible to Be Close Friends After a B

How Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Showed the World That It’s Possible to Be Close Friends After a Breakup

How Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Showed the World That It ’ s Possible to Be Close Friends After a Breakup After recently being captured together for the first time in a while , Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt ’ s relationship started to be widely discussed again .
They do look very happy and emotional in the photos , however it is not what it seems at first sight .
Bright Side sees the whole story of their relationship from an angle that proves that a friendship is a thing that can go through many obstacles and still stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1994 , thanks to their managers ’ friendship .
“ He was just this sweet guy from Missouri , you know ?
” says Aniston about Pitt in an interview .
They shared similar tastes in music , and it ’ s interesting that they announced their engagement on the stage of a Sting concert in 1999 .
They married in 2000 .
However , sadly enough , this marriage didn ’ t last for long — they broke up in 2005 .
The couple released a statement saying that the reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any of the speculations reported by the tabloids , but it was more of a deliberate decision : “ We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another.
” That was it , they finalized their divorce in October of 2005 .
Even though this was the most sensational topic for the media to discuss and there was a lot of unpleasant gossip that was spread , Aniston and Pitt remained silent about all of it .
In her first interview after the divorce , Aniston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as beautifully as we entered it.
” Never talking bad about each other Not long afterward , Pitt and Jolie started to appear in public together .
Of course , as Aniston said , it was quite difficult for her to cope with this .
However , neither of them said anything disrespectful about the other , not back then and not in the years that followed .
Later , Aniston once more , mentioned , that , Brad actually never did anything wrong when they were together .
Pitt married Jolie in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 .
A few years later both of them divorced .
On Jen ’ s 50th birthday in 2019 , Brad was among the guests at her party and it showed that they were still good friends .
Both of them have repeatedly confirmed that they are just friends .
They were captured together at the SAG Awards in January 2020 for the first time in years .
During the show , Jen was laughing at and applauding Brad ’ s speech , and when Aniston won an award , Brad was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about their reunion were everywhere .
Singer Melissa Etheridge , who is a friend of both of them , was asked about their relationship .
However , her answer dispelled the intrigue : “ I loved Brad and Jen together , they were beautiful , and I believe they will always remain friends because they ’ re 2 very special people who can get through anything .
”

After recently being captured together for the first time in a while, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s relationship started to be widely discussed again. They do look very happy and emotional in the photos, however it is not what it seems at first sight.
Bright Side sees the whole story of their relationship from an angle that proves that a friendship is a thing that can go through many obstacles and still stay real.
A respectful end to a beautiful story
The Hollywood stars first met in 1994, thanks to their managers’ friendship. “He was just this sweet guy from Missouri, you know?” says Aniston about Pitt in an interview. They shared similar tastes in music, and it’s interesting that they announced their engagement on the stage of a Sting concert in 1999. They married in 2000. However, sadly enough, this marriage didn’t last for long — they broke up in 2005. The couple released a statement saying that the reason for their breakup was not the result of any of the speculations reported by the tabloids, but it was more of a deliberate decision: “We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another.” That was it, they finalized their divorce in October of 2005. Even though this was the most sensational topic for the media to discuss and there was a lot of unpleasant gossip that was spread, Aniston and Pitt remained silent about all of it. In her first interview after the divorce, Aniston said: “We exited this relationship as beautifully as we entered it.”
Never talking bad about each other
Not long afterward, Pitt and Jolie started to appear in public together. Of course, as Aniston said, it was quite difficult for her to cope with this. However, neither of them said anything disrespectful about the other, not back then and not in the years that followed. Later, Aniston once more, mentioned, that, Brad actually never did anything wrong when they were together. Pitt married Jolie in 2014, and Aniston married Justin Theroux in 2015. A few years later both of them divorced.
Starting to chat again
On Jen’s 50th birthday in 2019, Brad was among the guests at her party and it showed that they were still good friends. Both of them have repeatedly confirmed that they are just friends.
They will “Always remain friends.”
They were captured together at the SAG Awards in January 2020 for the first time in years. During the show, Jen was laughing at and applauding Brad’s speech, and when Aniston won an award, Brad was watching from backstage. Again, news about their reunion were everywhere. Singer Melissa Etheridge, who is a friend of both of them, was asked about their relationship. However, her answer dispelled the intrigue: “I loved Brad and Jen together, they were beautiful, and I believe they will always remain friends because they’re 2 very special people who can get through anything.”
Gwyneth Paltrow’s candid confession about her heartbreak post her split with Brad Pitt, despite their intense love, still resonates with fans. Their amicable relationship and mutual respect continue to shine through years later. A surprising revelation from Christina Applegate sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Brad Pitt’s life. Before his rise to international fame, Applegate left Pitt mid-date at the MTV Video Music Awards, a decision she regrets to this day. Before his ascent to stardom, Brad Pitt held various jobs, including working as a limo driver and furniture mover. These humble beginnings serve as a testament to his journey and the hard work that led to his successful acting career.