brightside--2020-09-27--What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Spicy Food

Some dishes are so spicy , that chefs have to wear a gas mask while cooking to protect their eyes from burning .
Eating hot food has an undeniable influence on the whole body .
But not many people are aware of the positive and negative effects they ’ ll have to face .
Eating spicy food is an easy way to burn some extra fat .
Nothing can replace exercising and a healthy diet , but capsinoids that are found in peppers can ’ t hurt .
They are known for increasing energy expenditure and decreasing body fat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase .
It ’ s hard to believe , since eating spicy food is painful in itself for some people .
However , specialists suggest that capsaicin can target a special substance in our brain that ’ s responsible for painful feelings .
It tricks our brain into ignoring pain , a nice bonus for those who are not afraid of hot things .
While enjoying hot food , your body gets enriched with antioxidants .
It ’ s especially useful during flu season , since antioxidants protect us from germs that attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already feeling under the weather , cook something with chili peppers , to keep your immunity strong .
This study showed that those who ate hot food 6-7 days per week had a 14 % lower mortality rate .
The research observed spicy food lovers independently of other risk factors , so spicy food won ’ t help those who have an unhealthy lifestyle .
It ’ s not a secret anymore that sugar is terrible for your health , but cutting its amount isn ’ t easy .
Experts say that adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to time might help to fight cravings for sugar .
It ’ s similar to drinking a glass of orange juice after brushing your teeth — after eating something spicy , we usually don ’ t want anything sweet .
Just one more reason to pass the chili sauce !
Your tongue will be the first one to feel the negative consequences of your cravings for hot food .
Your tongue will feel a scorching sensation and this is not just a feeling , it will be an actual burn .
Because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to taste as many flavors as before , but don ’ t worry , this is only temporary .
Your taste receptors will recover , unless you eat too much spicy food on a daily basis for a long time .
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It can cause an allergic reaction .
Some people say they experience a swollen face and itchiness the morning after eating a spicy dinner .
This can happen because peppers are likely to cause allergies .
For some people , this reaction is just the body ’ s natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it happened and how to prevent it , it might be necessary to see a doctor .
If you have a sensitive stomach , eating spicy food is a bad idea .
First , it can give you diarrhea .
The reason why is capsaicin , which has positive effects on the body , but generally speaking , is an irritant to us .
Additionally , it may cause temporary gastritis , or if you already have stomach issues , they are likely to get worse .
Peppers include a combination of acids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , the walls of our stomach start to burn .
This condition might worsen and become chronic in the long term .
So it ’ s not in your best interest to overuse foods packed with heat .
If you ’ re already experiencing heartburn , try drinking milk , or cool the burn down with some ice cream .

Some dishes are so spicy, that chefs have to wear a gas mask while cooking to protect their eyes from burning. Eating hot food has an undeniable influence on the whole body. But not many people are aware of the positive and negative effects they’ll have to face.
We at Bright side found out what happens to our bodies when we eat spicy food.
1. You may lose weight.
Eating spicy food is an easy way to burn some extra fat. Nothing can replace exercising and a healthy diet, but capsinoids that are found in peppers can’t hurt. They are known for increasing energy expenditure and decreasing body fat.
2. Your tolerance for pain will increase.
It’s hard to believe, since eating spicy food is painful in itself for some people. However, specialists suggest that capsaicin can target a special substance in our brain that’s responsible for painful feelings. It tricks our brain into ignoring pain, a nice bonus for those who are not afraid of hot things.
3. Your immune system will improve.
While enjoying hot food, your body gets enriched with antioxidants. It’s especially useful during flu season, since antioxidants protect us from germs that attack our bodies. If you’re already feeling under the weather, cook something with chili peppers, to keep your immunity strong.
4. There’s a chance you’ll live longer.
This study showed that those who ate hot food 6-7 days per week had a 14% lower mortality rate. The research observed spicy food lovers independently of other risk factors, so spicy food won’t help those who have an unhealthy lifestyle.
5. Your sugar consumption will decrease.
It’s not a secret anymore that sugar is terrible for your health, but cutting its amount isn’t easy. Experts say that adding spicy dishes to your menu from time to time might help to fight cravings for sugar. It’s similar to drinking a glass of orange juice after brushing your teeth — after eating something spicy, we usually don’t want anything sweet. Just one more reason to pass the chili sauce!
6. Your taste buds will suffer.
Your tongue will be the first one to feel the negative consequences of your cravings for hot food. Your tongue will feel a scorching sensation and this is not just a feeling, it will be an actual burn. Because of it, you won’t be able to taste as many flavors as before, but don’t worry, this is only temporary. Your taste receptors will recover, unless you eat too much spicy food on a daily basis for a long time.
7. It can cause an allergic reaction.
Some people say they experience a swollen face and itchiness the morning after eating a spicy dinner. This can happen because peppers are likely to cause allergies. For some people, this reaction is just the body’s natural reaction to spice. To understand why it happened and how to prevent it, it might be necessary to see a doctor.
8. Your stomach’s problems might worsen.
If you have a sensitive stomach, eating spicy food is a bad idea. First, it can give you diarrhea. The reason why is capsaicin, which has positive effects on the body, but generally speaking, is an irritant to us. Additionally, it may cause temporary gastritis, or if you already have stomach issues, they are likely to get worse.
9. It may increase heartburn.
Peppers include a combination of acids and when we consume too much of them, the walls of our stomach start to burn. This condition might worsen and become chronic in the long term. So it’s not in your best interest to overuse foods packed with heat. If you’re already experiencing heartburn, try drinking milk, or cool the burn down with some ice cream.


brightside--2020-09-27--20+ Facts About the TV Series “Lost” That We Avidly Watched 15 Years Ago

It ’ s not for nothing that the Lost TV series , consisting of 6 seasons and 121 episodes , @ @ @ @ @ of the most popular series of the second half of the 2000s .
It has @ @ @ @ @ : bright characters and an impressive cast where every viewer can find themselves a favorite @ @ @ @ @ , mysticism , and intrigue .
We at Bright Side were and still are avid @ @ @ @ @ and today we decided to dive into nostalgia , after having found some pretty interesting @ @ @ @ @ Numbers in the series and around it How long ago did you rewatch Lost ?
@ @ @ @ @ to watch from the new series that are out now ?

It’s not for nothing that the Lost TV series, consisting of 6 seasons and 121 episodes, turned out to be one of the most popular series of the second half of the 2000s. It has everything a successful project needs: bright characters and an impressive cast where every viewer can find themselves a favorite, complemented by branching storylines, mysticism, and intrigue.
We at Bright Side were and still are avid fans of this show, and today we decided to dive into nostalgia, after having found some pretty interesting facts about this project.
The name
The first drafts of the script were originally titled Nowhere, and it was even approved as the official title, however, later it was rejected in favor of Lost.
Actors and characters
According to the first script, the leading male character of the series, Jack (Matthew Fox), was supposed to die in the pilot episode. Moreover, initially, the filmmakers wanted to invite Michael Keaton to play this role. But they decided against both of these ideas.
The character Sun, who was Jin’s (Daniel Dae Kim) wife in the series, was created especially for Yunjin Kim who initially auditioned for the role of Kate. Also, Hurley was created for Jorge Garcia, who originally applied for the role of Sawyer. In his turn, Josh Holloway, who got the role of Sawyer, brought eccentricity to his character because the producers liked how he kicked a chair when he forgot his lines at the audition.
Basically, the features and destinies of many characters were shaped up during casting. For example, the producers initially saw Kate as a middle-aged businesswoman whose husband allegedly died in a plane crash. But when they saw Evangeline Lilly, they decided to give these features and fate to Rose Nadler.
Even though Evangeline Lilly had successfully passed the audition, among 75 candidates for the leading female role, she had some difficulties after the approval. It took the actress at least 20 attempts to get a work visa in the United States (Evangeline was born in Canada) that’s why she arrived at the shooting with a 24-hour delay.
Shooting
All episodes were shot in Hawaii, mainly on Oahu island. It was uncomfortable for some actors to live on the island permanently during the shooting. For example, Emilie de Ravin, who played Claire, would fly home to California 1-2 times a week to see her husband and poodle.
In order not to part with his loved ones, Matthew Fox rented a house not far from the set and moved his family there. However, Jorge Garcia had to miss his sister’s wedding due to a hectic shooting schedule.
Since the events taking place in the series developed much more slowly relative to the filming process, this caused some difficulties: the children had to remain at about the same age, but they were growing up in real life. In order to make little Aaron look relatable to the TV series’ timeline, more than 50 babies portrayed him.
Many viewers wondered why the character played by Jorge Garcia, Hurley, wasn’t losing weight in the desert island conditions. In fact, the actor lost a significant amount of weight after shooting the pilot episode, but the series creators asked him to sustain his weight — not only because time goes by slowly on the island, but also to be able to shoot episodes from the character’s past, before the plane crash.
Hidden messages from the creators
This TV series creates riddles not only for its characters but for its viewers as well. The names of some characters hide hints for famous writers, scientists, and thinkers of the past. Ben Linus, the leader of the Others comes from the chemist Linus Pauling, the surname of the French woman. Danielle Rousseau comes after the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Daniel Faraday — after the physicist Michael Faraday. The names of John Locke and Mikhail Bakunin are direct allusions to famous philosophers.
Moreover, there are intersections with the life of prototypes in the plot. For example, John Locke tells Claire to pacify the crying baby with the help of swaddling, however, the British philosopher himself was against swaddling and even wrote a scientific treatise about it.
The collection of allusions are complemented with anagrams in the names. In the final of the third season, Jack attends the funeral organized by the “Hoffs/Drawlar” funeral parlor. Its name is actually an anagram of the “flash forward” collocation and makes the viewer understand that this is a reference, not to the character’s past, but to their future.
In the fourth episode of the fifth season, the coffin of John Locke shows the “Canton-Reiner” logo. It hides the word “reincarnation” that hints it’s too early to say goodbye to this character.
Black and white
In addition to the fact that the title of the series in the screensaver is written in white letters on a black background (in the final of the fifth season, it is written in black on white), the combinations and contrasts of these 2 colors constantly surround the characters.
In the second part of the pilot episode, John Locke explains to Walt Lloyd how to play backgammon, outlining that there are 2 players, 2 sides — one is light and the other one is dark.
In the sixth episode of the first season, Jack finds a leather pouch with black and white stones. Their meaning is revealed in the sixth season: Jacob and the Man in Black used them to play a game.
One of the main and the most mysterious characters of the series is the Man in Black, who possesses supernatural abilities and appears in the physical forms of other people or in the form of black smoke.
Numbers in the series and around it
Boone Carlyle’s (played by Ian Somerhalder) T-shirt has a Chinese sign which means “84.” If written backward, this number becomes 48 which is the number of people who survived in the plane crash that is talked about in the first season.
The mysterious line of numbers “4 8 15 16 23 42” is the fictional Valenzetti equation, which encrypts the end of the world.
The 108 minutes that are given to enter numbers in the computer in the bunker is the sum of the number line from the aforementioned equation.
The sum of 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42 has another meaning. Yuri Gagarin’s flight in space lasted for 108 minutes. However, the series creators don’t reveal the idea, so the viewers don’t know whether it is just a mystical coincidence or a well-thought-out move.
The Lost TV series became the highest-rated TV show of its decade (from 2002 to 2012). It left behind series like House, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, and Dexter.
It is one of the most expensive TV shows ever. $45 million was spent on the creation of the first season only, and $14 million — on the shooting of the pilot episode.


brightside--2020-09-27--16 Black and White Animals That Look So Stunning, We Gasped in Awe

Black and white is a color combination that we rarely see in nature , and it makes creatures colored like @ @ @ @ @ Horses , snakes , butterflies , birds , and even tigers — they all can @ @ @ @ @ — and if you haven ’ t seen any yet , we invite you on @ @ @ @ @ black and white world created by Mother Nature .
Here at Bright Side , we @ @ @ @ @ 16 animals who prove you don ’ t have to be brightly colored to look @ @ @ @ @ and white cows are not out of the ordinary , but this one looks like @ @ @ @ @ entire galaxy on its body .
Which animals from our list amazed you the most @ @ @ @ @ gorgeous animals in the comments !

Black and white is a color combination that we rarely see in nature, and it makes creatures colored like this even more hypnotizing. Horses, snakes, butterflies, birds, and even tigers — they all can don black and white looks — and if you haven’t seen any yet, we invite you on a journey to a mesmerizing black and white world created by Mother Nature.
Here at Bright Side, we want you to meet these 16 animals who prove you don’t have to be brightly colored to look gorgeous.
1. Black and white ribbon seals are quite rare compared to common seals.
2. An Appaloosa horse
3. Giant leopard moth
4. A white tiger
5. A bandy-bandy snake
6. An osprey preparing to dive
7. A black and white weevil
8. A black morph of the eastern quoll
9. A common eider
10. A black and white owl
11. A gorgeous black and white butterfly
12. This Valais Blackneck goat is divided into 2 parts: black and white.
13. A panther grouper
14. The silver-laced Wyandotte chicken
15. A downy woodpecker
16. Black and white cows are not out of the ordinary, but this one looks like it’s wearing an entire galaxy on its body.


brightside--2020-09-27--6 Makeup Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Bright White

No matter how hard we try to take care of our teeth , food , coffee and the passage of time cause tooth decay !
Everyone ’ s teeth turn yellowish with age .
So how do celebrities manage to have such bright , perfectly white smiles all the time ?
Many of them may spend hours and hours at the dentist , but there are others who use a few simple makeup tricks instead and the results are pretty amazing .
Bright Side put together a list with 6 tips that you can follow when putting on makeup , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without having to whiten them , of course .
Also , don ’ t miss the bonus we added at the end of the article .
There , you ’ ll find a list of foods that can help you whiten your teeth naturally .
1 .
Define and outline your mouth with a nude color A lip liner is almost as important as a lipstick , but it ’ s often forgotten .
It helps define the contour of the mouth to create a lot more volume and make the shade of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want your teeth to stand out and look whiter , using a lip liner in a nude shade is a great idea .
Your mouth will look fuller , and your smile will be much brighter .
To apply it correctly , start by outlining the Cupid ’ s arch ( the arch at the top of the lip , under the nose ) .
Then , join each end of the arch to the corners of your mouth .
For the lower lip , start by outlining the center and then extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lip .
Finally , color the rest of the lips using a lipstick that has the same color or one that is around 2 shades darker .
You ’ ll then be ready to show off those teeth that will look as white as pearls .
A highlighter is a tool that anyone who likes wearing make-up should have somewhere safe in their make-up bag .
This product will help you highlight some features of your face , in order to make it look much brighter and more vibrant .
And that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of the places where you should apply it are : on the bone above your cheekbones , on the top of your nose , and on your Cupid ’ s arch .
If you also want to make your eyes look a little bigger , you can put a small amount of highlighter on the inside corners of your eyes .
You probably already know that bronzing powder or bronzer can help you get a sun-kissed skin effect .
But it ’ s not very well-known that these can also make your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matte bronzer so that your skin stands out and has more contrast with the mother-of-pearl color of your teeth .
It works best when you apply it to your cheekbones , on the top of your nose , and like the highlighter , on your Cupid ’ s arch .
Of course , if you feel like using the bronzer on your whole face to get a more even color sensation , you can .
But then be careful to not overdo it , so that it doesn ’ t look artificial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Applying the right kind of make-up to your eyes is key to diverting attention from your teeth and getting people to focus on your eyes instead of your mouth .
A few of the must-haves to pull off this tip are black eyeliner and plenty of mascara .
As for eyeshadows , go for blue shades ( like light blue , purple , green , or turquoise ) , which will create more contrast with your teeth and make your eyes stand out .
Avoid orange-based colors because they could make your teeth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tip that Beyoncé ’ s makeup artist , Sir John , has been using for a while to make celebrities smiles look whiter .
For him , the key to a bright , white smile is choosing lipsticks with blue undertones or cold shades .
If you want to be bold , you can go for purple .
If you prefer more of a classic option , choose a cherry red with a blue base or a nude color with brown or even fuchsia undertones .
All these shades will contrast with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As with eye shadows , avoid orange or copper lipsticks , because they will make your tooth enamel have a yellowish back tone .
Lip gloss is the perfect tool to make your mouth look brighter and fuller .
And of course , to make your teeth look whiter .
Before applying it , it is important to moisturize your lips well with a balm .
After doing so , put on a lipstick with bluish undertones , and , finally apply a lot of gloss , especially around the middle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only will your mouth look brighter , but your teeth will also stand out .
Bonus : Foods that will help whiten your teeth naturally Makeup techniques are an excellent way of creating a brighter and more radiant smile .
But the best way for our teeth to look white is by actually making sure they ’ re white .
And to do that , you don ’ t need to use abrasive methods .
Instead , adopt habits to keep your teeth healthy and clean .
In addition to brushing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat certain foods that are great for improving your dental health : • Strawberries : Although this fruit is dark in color , it contains an enzyme called malic acid , which is a natural tooth whitener and helps eliminate bacteria from the mouth .
• Cauliflower : This is a food that requires a lot of chewing .
It causes more saliva to be produced , which helps clean and maintain the shine on the teeth .
• Dairy : Cheese , yogurt , and milk have calcium , a mineral that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Celery : Fibrous fruits and vegetables not only keep teeth white , but also help make the gum tissue healthier .
• Apple : This fruit helps clean plaque and , by doing so , it also keeps your teeth healthy and white .

No matter how hard we try to take care of our teeth, food, coffee and the passage of time cause tooth decay! Everyone’s teeth turn yellowish with age. So how do celebrities manage to have such bright, perfectly white smiles all the time? Many of them may spend hours and hours at the dentist, but there are others who use a few simple makeup tricks instead and the results are pretty amazing.
Bright Side put together a list with 6 tips that you can follow when putting on makeup, to make your teeth look pearly white without having to whiten them, of course. Also, don’t miss the bonus we added at the end of the article. There, you’ll find a list of foods that can help you whiten your teeth naturally.
1. Define and outline your mouth with a nude color
A lip liner is almost as important as a lipstick, but it’s often forgotten. It helps define the contour of the mouth to create a lot more volume and make the shade of the lipstick last longer. If you want your teeth to stand out and look whiter, using a lip liner in a nude shade is a great idea. Your mouth will look fuller, and your smile will be much brighter. To apply it correctly, start by outlining the Cupid’s arch (the arch at the top of the lip, under the nose). Then, join each end of the arch to the corners of your mouth. For the lower lip, start by outlining the center and then extend the line to both ends of the lip. Finally, color the rest of the lips using a lipstick that has the same color or one that is around 2 shades darker. You’ll then be ready to show off those teeth that will look as white as pearls.
2. Wear highlighter
A highlighter is a tool that anyone who likes wearing make-up should have somewhere safe in their make-up bag. This product will help you highlight some features of your face, in order to make it look much brighter and more vibrant. And that, of course, includes your smile. Some of the places where you should apply it are: on the bone above your cheekbones, on the top of your nose, and on your Cupid’s arch. If you also want to make your eyes look a little bigger, you can put a small amount of highlighter on the inside corners of your eyes.
3. Go for a tanning effect
You probably already know that bronzing powder or bronzer can help you get a sun-kissed skin effect. But it’s not very well-known that these can also make your teeth look whiter. Go for a matte bronzer so that your skin stands out and has more contrast with the mother-of-pearl color of your teeth. It works best when you apply it to your cheekbones, on the top of your nose, and like the highlighter, on your Cupid’s arch. Of course, if you feel like using the bronzer on your whole face to get a more even color sensation, you can. But then be careful to not overdo it, so that it doesn’t look artificial, because then the trick could backfire.
4. Draw attention to your eyes
Applying the right kind of make-up to your eyes is key to diverting attention from your teeth and getting people to focus on your eyes instead of your mouth. A few of the must-haves to pull off this tip are black eyeliner and plenty of mascara. As for eyeshadows, go for blue shades (like light blue, purple, green, or turquoise), which will create more contrast with your teeth and make your eyes stand out. Avoid orange-based colors because they could make your teeth look more yellowish.
5. Wear blue lipstick
This is a tip that Beyoncé’s makeup artist, Sir John, has been using for a while to make celebrities smiles look whiter. For him, the key to a bright, white smile is choosing lipsticks with blue undertones or cold shades. If you want to be bold, you can go for purple. If you prefer more of a classic option, choose a cherry red with a blue base or a nude color with brown or even fuchsia undertones. All these shades will contrast with your teeth and make them look much whiter. As with eye shadows, avoid orange or copper lipsticks, because they will make your tooth enamel have a yellowish back tone.
6. Wear a lot of lip gloss
Lip gloss is the perfect tool to make your mouth look brighter and fuller. And of course, to make your teeth look whiter. Before applying it, it is important to moisturize your lips well with a balm. After doing so, put on a lipstick with bluish undertones, and, finally apply a lot of gloss, especially around the middle of your lips. By doing this, not only will your mouth look brighter, but your teeth will also stand out.
Bonus: Foods that will help whiten your teeth naturally
Makeup techniques are an excellent way of creating a brighter and more radiant smile. But the best way for our teeth to look white is by actually making sure they’re white. And to do that, you don’t need to use abrasive methods. Instead, adopt habits to keep your teeth healthy and clean. In addition to brushing them 3 times a day, you can eat certain foods that are great for improving your dental health: Strawberries : Although this fruit is dark in color, it contains an enzyme called malic acid, which is a natural tooth whitener and helps eliminate bacteria from the mouth.
: Although this fruit is dark in color, it contains an enzyme called malic acid, which is a natural tooth whitener and helps eliminate bacteria from the mouth. Cauliflower: This is a food that requires a lot of chewing. It causes more saliva to be produced, which helps clean and maintain the shine on the teeth.
This is a food that requires a lot of chewing. It causes more saliva to be produced, which helps clean and maintain the shine on the teeth. Dairy : Cheese, yogurt, and milk have calcium, a mineral that strengthens and whitens tooth enamel.
: Cheese, yogurt, and milk have calcium, a mineral that strengthens and whitens tooth enamel. Celery : Fibrous fruits and vegetables not only keep teeth white, but also help make the gum tissue healthier.
: Fibrous fruits and vegetables not only keep teeth white, but also help make the gum tissue healthier. Apple: This fruit helps clean plaque and, by doing so, it also keeps your teeth healthy and white.


brightside--2020-09-27--The Original Story of Mulan Is More Hair-Raising Than the One We Saw on Screen

The legend of the female warrior , Hua Mulan , was so popular and motivating for people , that it was told in China for centuries .
The first written record was known as the Ballad of Mulan , which was written during the dynasty of the Northern Wei .
As times changed , the main plot stayed the same , while some details were slightly adapted to illustrate the main trends of the time in which it was told .
And some of them reveal very peculiar and sometimes brutal details that definitely can ’ t be shown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t that important to her .
The legend : Matchmaking did exist in ancient China , and it was an essential ritual .
However , neither the ballad nor the ancient play mentioned such an act .
Interestingly , the play tells us that Mulan had to go through something even more intense : from a young age , she was attempting to master martial arts with her father .
We could see a similar fragment of this at the beginning of the film too .
Her father was scared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the ancient play , it was also shown that her father was so depressed after receiving his conscription notice that he didn ’ t want to live anymore .
In the ballad , it ’ s also mentioned that Mulan had no other choice but to go herself , as she had no older brother who was old enough to go to war .
She had a little brother , but he was too young for this .
Disney ’ s adaptation : In the animated movie and the recent cinematic version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away and take her father ’ s place in the army to save him .
All of this is done in secret .
She takes his armor and sword and leaves in the night .
Her family only finds this out in the morning after the girl is already gone .
Her chest and voice weren ’ t the only things that could reveal her female identity .
Disney ’ s adaptation : If someone were to discover that Mulan was a female , she ’ d get killed — this fact was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thus , joining the army turned out to be a very risky decision for her , so she did everything to try to hide her gender .
Although the way her identity was revealed in the animated and cinematic versions differed , it was mentioned how shameful her actions were .
Legend : In the play ( which was written in the sixteenth century ) , Mulan was shown with her bound feet , which had been a Chinese custom practiced for 10 centuries .
Realizing that her small feet would reveal her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before wearing men ’ s shoes .
However , nothing was mentioned about the strict punishment that would be enforced if someone were to realize her secret .
Mulan was already a rather competent warrior , even before she joined the army .
Disney ’ s adaptation : A significant part of the story shows us how hard Mulan trained in the army .
In the animated version , she gets stronger under the command of young General Li Shang .
There , she also takes a new name , “ Ping.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Hua Jun ” is what she ’ s given when being instructed by the old , experienced , strict Commander Tung .
In both versions , we see Mulan as a person who has to work twice as hard to make her way to the top .
Her comrades even suspected something was off .
Original : In the ballad , we don ’ t see any mention of Mulan ’ s close friends .
However , the play tells us another interesting thing : her comrades noticed that Hua Hu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” valued privacy , and any time he wanted to relieve himself , he would do it alone , while other men didn ’ t have any problem doing it openly next to others .
When Mulan learned about their suspicions , she promised to tell them her secret after they returned home .
The magic was used for completely different purposes .
Disney ’ s adaptation : In the animated version , we meet Mushu , the so-called guardian spirit of the Fa family that later also becomes Mulan ’ s companion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dragon was removed , but another warden was added to protect Mulan and help her find the right direction : the phoenix .
In both versions , these spirits are needed to help and protect Mulan during the difficulties that she faced .
Original : Neither Mushu nor the phoenix was present in the original ballad .
No one was there to lend her a helping hand or to create problems in her path , other than the regular people she encountered .
However , magic still took place in some versions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her feet was a big concern , when she comes back from the war , she uses a magic potion on them .
That then turns her feet back to their original tiny size , making her look more feminine .
Her romantic relationship wasn ’ t as poetic as we saw on the screen .

The legend of the female warrior, Hua Mulan, was so popular and motivating for people, that it was told in China for centuries. The first written record was known as the Ballad of Mulan, which was written during the dynasty of the Northern Wei. As times changed, the main plot stayed the same, while some details were slightly adapted to illustrate the main trends of the time in which it was told. And some of them reveal very peculiar and sometimes brutal details that definitely can’t be shown on TV today.
Bright Side carefully read the original ballad as well as an adaptation of the ancient play that was written by Xu Wei. They impressed us so much that we couldn’t wait to discuss the details with you and are giving you a look at what was actually told in this timeless folktale.
Becoming an ideal bride wasn’t that important to her.
Disney’s adaptation: In both the animated movie and the recent adaptation, we meet the matchmaker who trains young ladies to become proper brides, ensuring their prosperous futures. In comparison to other women, Mulan is portrayed as a rather clumsy girl who fails to undergo this training and can’t even properly pour a cup of tea. In the end, she becomes a disgrace to her family because of this.
The legend: Matchmaking did exist in ancient China, and it was an essential ritual. However, neither the ballad nor the ancient play mentioned such an act. Interestingly, the play tells us that Mulan had to go through something even more intense: from a young age, she was attempting to master martial arts with her father. We could see a similar fragment of this at the beginning of the film too.
Her father was scared to go to war again.
Disney’s adaptation: Here, Mulan’s father is depicted as an old man who fought many battles and is already too injured to continue serving his country. Even though it’s physically hard for him, he has pride and accepts his duty.
Legend: In the ancient play, it was also shown that her father was so depressed after receiving his conscription notice that he didn’t want to live anymore. In the ballad, it’s also mentioned that Mulan had no other choice but to go herself, as she had no older brother who was old enough to go to war. She had a little brother, but he was too young for this.
Mulan’s leaving to fight was a collective decision.
Disney’s adaptation: In the animated movie and the recent cinematic version, Mulan makes the decision to run away and take her father’s place in the army to save him. All of this is done in secret. She takes his armor and sword and leaves in the night. Her family only finds this out in the morning after the girl is already gone.
Legend: In the play, Mulan discusses her decision with her family. She tells them that she wants to buy a horse, a saddle, a steed, a blanket, a bridle, and a whip. After a short debate, her family accepts this decision. In the play, she even learns how to ride a horse and practices with a spear.
Her chest and voice weren’t the only things that could reveal her female identity.
Disney’s adaptation: If someone were to discover that Mulan was a female, she’d get killed — this fact was emphasized many times throughout the story. Thus, joining the army turned out to be a very risky decision for her, so she did everything to try to hide her gender. Although the way her identity was revealed in the animated and cinematic versions differed, it was mentioned how shameful her actions were.
Legend: In the play (which was written in the sixteenth century), Mulan was shown with her bound feet, which had been a Chinese custom practiced for 10 centuries. Realizing that her small feet would reveal her identity, she had to unbind them before wearing men’s shoes. However, nothing was mentioned about the strict punishment that would be enforced if someone were to realize her secret.
Mulan was already a rather competent warrior, even before she joined the army.
Disney’s adaptation: A significant part of the story shows us how hard Mulan trained in the army. In the animated version, she gets stronger under the command of young General Li Shang. There, she also takes a new name, “Ping.” In the film, her new name, “Hua Jun” is what she’s given when being instructed by the old, experienced, strict Commander Tung. In both versions, we see Mulan as a person who has to work twice as hard to make her way to the top.
Original: The ancient play tells us that Mulan took a new name for herself, “Hua Hu,” and she was shown as a skillful and talented warrior that wasn’t scared of going to battle. Even though she had to endure army training, it wasn’t hard for her.
Her comrades even suspected something was off.
Disney’s adaptation: In the animated movie, we meet the 3 supporting characters who Mulan fights alongside in the army: Yao, Ling, and Chien Po. In the film, Mulan makes quite a few friends in the army, and one fellow soldier, Honghui, gets a lot of attention. In both versions, we see that no one actually suspects Mulan’s true identity, and she even manages to make good friends with her peers.
Original: In the ballad, we don’t see any mention of Mulan’s close friends. However, the play tells us another interesting thing: her comrades noticed that Hua Hu is a bit weird. “He” valued privacy, and any time he wanted to relieve himself, he would do it alone, while other men didn’t have any problem doing it openly next to others. When Mulan learned about their suspicions, she promised to tell them her secret after they returned home.
The magic was used for completely different purposes.
Disney’s adaptation: In the animated version, we meet Mushu, the so-called guardian spirit of the Fa family that later also becomes Mulan’s companion. In the film, the playful dragon was removed, but another warden was added to protect Mulan and help her find the right direction: the phoenix. In both versions, these spirits are needed to help and protect Mulan during the difficulties that she faced.
Original: Neither Mushu nor the phoenix was present in the original ballad. No one was there to lend her a helping hand or to create problems in her path, other than the regular people she encountered. However, magic still took place in some versions of the story. Since the size of her feet was a big concern, when she comes back from the war, she uses a magic potion on them. That then turns her feet back to their original tiny size, making her look more feminine.
Her romantic relationship wasn’t as poetic as we saw on the screen.
The statue shows Mulan coming back home and being greeted by her father.
Disney’s adaptation: In the animated movie, we could see how the romantic story between Mulan and her general was developing. She even ends up marrying him in the second animated movie, Mulan II. In the film, the romantic storyline was switched to revolve around her fellow comrade, Honghui. However, it’s far more modest here, and Mulan only touches his hand once before she leaves to go home. We never find out if she ends up marrying him.
Original: The ballad doesn’t mention anything about Mulan being married. However, the play tells us that she returned home after 12 years of serving in the army and her parents quickly arranged her marriage with a next-door neighbor.


brightside--2020-09-27--20 Celebs Over 50 Who Are Giving Us Major Body Goals

You ’ re never too old to look fabulous and these women prove this in more ways than one .
@ @ @ @ @ still rock a bikini with the best of them to Jennifer Aniston who has barely @ @ @ @ @ women show us that age doesn ’ t have to be a barrier to glamour @ @ @ @ @ would like to celebrate some of these celebs over 50 who are giving us body @ @ @ @ @ .

You’re never too old to look fabulous and these women prove this in more ways than one. From Salma Hayek who can still rock a bikini with the best of them to Jennifer Aniston who has barely aged in decades, these women show us that age doesn’t have to be a barrier to glamour.
We at Bright Side would like to celebrate some of these celebs over 50 who are giving us body goals on a daily basis.


brightside--2020-09-28--An Artist From Venezuela Shows That Everyone Needs a Psychotherapist, Even Disney Princesses

As kids , many of us faced things that would later echo in our adult life , and Disney princesses are no exception .
Though we tend to take their happy-ever-afters for what they are , still , there are things that might be bothering the minds of our favorite cartoon characters after having faced many difficulties on their journey to happiness .
That ’ s why an artist from Venezuela , Maria Guadarrama , decided to dig into Disney princesses ’ minds and see what was hiding behind their smiles .
By the way , Maria has an enormous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , and Facebook pages .
She also has an account on Patreon.com and has recently published her first book , “ The Unspoken Truth , ” which is available on Amazon and BuscaLibre .
We at Bright Side avidly looked through all of these Disney characters ’ appointments with their psychotherapist , and with the author ’ s permission , we ’ re eager to share them with you .
A note from the author : “ If you ’ re a Disney fan and are offended by my work , please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm your childhood nostalgia .
This is a performance .
Meet Dr .
Pink Giraffe.
” Belle from Beauty and the Beast Snow White from Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Ariel from The Little Mermaid Cinderella from the cartoon of the same name Mulan from the cartoon of the same name We ’ re anxiously waiting for more works by Maria !
But in the meantime , can you come up with inner issues other Disney ( or non-Disney ) characters may have , in your opinion ?

As kids, many of us faced things that would later echo in our adult life, and Disney princesses are no exception. Though we tend to take their happy-ever-afters for what they are, still, there are things that might be bothering the minds of our favorite cartoon characters after having faced many difficulties on their journey to happiness. That’s why an artist from Venezuela, Maria Guadarrama, decided to dig into Disney princesses’ minds and see what was hiding behind their smiles. By the way, Maria has an enormous amount of followers on her Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages. She also has an account on Patreon.com and has recently published her first book, “The Unspoken Truth,” which is available on Amazon and BuscaLibre.
We at Bright Side avidly looked through all of these Disney characters’ appointments with their psychotherapist, and with the author’s permission, we’re eager to share them with you.
Meet Dr. Pink Giraffe, the psychotherapist who’s exploring the princesses’ mental health.
A note from the author: “If you’re a Disney fan and are offended by my work, please understand I don’t mean to harm your childhood nostalgia. This is a performance. Meet Dr. Pink Giraffe.”
Elsa from Frozen
Belle from Beauty and the Beast
Snow White from Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
Jasmine from Aladdin
Merida from Brave
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Cinderella from the cartoon of the same name
Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
Mulan from the cartoon of the same name
Elsa from Frozen


brightside--2020-09-28--25 People Who Are Always Ready to Capture Nature’s Stunts With Their Camera

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Almost everyone has had the experience of seeing something so bizarre , but having no time or chance to take a picture of it .
Yet some people seem to always have their phones at the ready and their eyes wide open to notice everything — from letters in the sky to smiling insects .
1 .
Love is in the air .
4 .
“ Today I learned about a new way to enjoy poblanos !
” 5 .
“ 2 butterflies next to one another look like a reflection.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my glass looks like the Ghost Rider.
” 7 .
“ Giant water drop on my miniature rose this morning ” 8 .
“ This plant ’ s roots match the pattern of the container they ’ re growing in.
” 10 .
“ I found a tree that grew through this tire.
” 13 .
“ This is 2 eggs in a pan , each egg had 2 yolks in it , what are the odds ?
” 15 .
“ The way this fly got stuck on the trap.
” 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red this morning.
” 18 .
This wall is watching you with the eye of a tiger .
19 .
“ White Mantis having a sit on my oilseed sunflowers.
” 21 .
“ Whole other world I found in a bottle laying in the woods.
” 22 .
“ Split skies .
Daytime in the front , sunset in the back .
”

Almost everyone has had the experience of seeing something so bizarre, but having no time or chance to take a picture of it. Yet some people seem to always have their phones at the ready and their eyes wide open to notice everything — from letters in the sky to smiling insects.
We at Bright Side collected proof that these people exist and stay vigilant in their duty to deliver wonders to us. So let’s appreciate their efforts together.
1. “I found a piece of driftwood that looks like a dragon’s head.”
2. Purple toad
3. “This spider web is under construction.”
4. “This duck has a perfect cartoon dog face for a beak.”
5. “Strong winds in Salt Lake this week...”
6. “Today I learned about a new way to enjoy poblanos!”
7. “2 butterflies next to one another look like a reflection.”
8. “The refraction in my glass looks like the Ghost Rider.”
9. “A giant water drop on my miniature rose this morning”
10. “This plant’s roots match the pattern of the container they’re growing in.”
11. A true heart of stone
12. “I found a tree that grew through this tire.”
13. “This is 2 eggs in a pan, each egg had 2 yolks in it, what are the odds?”
14. “The way this fly got stuck on the trap”
15. “The sun was VERY bright red this morning.”
16. Let’s listen to some vinyl records.
17. This wall is watching you with the eye of a tiger.
18. “A white mantis having a sit on my oilseed sunflowers”
19. “My Venus flytrap caught a wasp!”
20. “A whole other world I found in a bottle lying in the woods”
21. “Split skies: daytime in the front, sunset in the back”
22. “A one day difference in Fort Collins, Colorado”
23. “What a start to the week!”


brightside--2020-09-27--Here’s Why You’d Better Not Cover Your Baby’s Stroller With a Blanket

A loving parent always has their kids ’ best interests at heart .
But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk .
When we cover a baby ’ s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day , we don ’ t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to .
As it turns out , covering a baby ’ s stroller with cloth isn ’ t as innocent as it may seem , and here at Bright Side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem .
Many of us see parents who cover their babies ’ strollers with blankets or other pieces of cloth on sunny days , so what could possibly go wrong ?
Pediatricians found out that by covering a stroller with cloth ( even if it ’ s thin ) , we can create a greenhouse effect , causing the child to feel uncomfortable and potentially lead them to overheat .
It ’ s also hard to tell how your baby really feels because you can ’ t see them through the blanket or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mum , ran a test to check how dangerous this practice can really be .
On a hot sunny day , they measured the temperature first in an open stroller and then in a stroller covered with a piece of muslin cloth .
After 7 minutes of measuring , the thermometer showed 85.82°F in an open stroller and 95.18°F in the covered one .
The temperature difference between the 2 strollers rose by about 10°F within just 7 minutes .
This is a reminder that we should be more careful and thoughtful when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sun .
Here are a few tips from experts that will help you feel more confident next time you go for a walk with your baby on a hot day : • Stay in the shade or use an umbrella to cover your baby .
• Use a stroller with a canopy and an opening in the back that can ensure the needed airflow .
• Check your child every 10-15 minutes and make sure they don ’ t feel hot .
The signs of overheating you should look out for can include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweating , feeling irritable — or conversely , lethargy .
Do you know parents who need to see this warning ?
Can you think of any other “ innocent ” things parents do that can possibly hurt their children ?
Let ’ s discuss it in the comments !

A loving parent always has their kids’ best interests at heart. But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk. When we cover a baby’s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day, we don’t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to.
As it turns out, covering a baby’s stroller with cloth isn’t as innocent as it may seem, and here at Bright Side, we took a closer look at this problem.
Many of us see parents who cover their babies’ strollers with blankets or other pieces of cloth on sunny days, so what could possibly go wrong? Pediatricians found out that by covering a stroller with cloth (even if it’s thin), we can create a greenhouse effect, causing the child to feel uncomfortable and potentially lead them to overheat. It’s also hard to tell how your baby really feels because you can’t see them through the blanket or cloth.
The YouTube channel, Channel Mum, ran a test to check how dangerous this practice can really be. On a hot sunny day, they measured the temperature first in an open stroller and then in a stroller covered with a piece of muslin cloth. After 7 minutes of measuring, the thermometer showed 85.82°F in an open stroller and 95.18°F in the covered one. The temperature difference between the 2 strollers rose by about 10°F within just 7 minutes.
This is a reminder that we should be more careful and thoughtful when trying to protect our kids from the sun. Here are a few tips from experts that will help you feel more confident next time you go for a walk with your baby on a hot day: Stay in the shade or use an umbrella to cover your baby.
Use a stroller with a canopy and an opening in the back that can ensure the needed airflow.
Check your child every 10-15 minutes and make sure they don’t feel hot. The signs of overheating you should look out for can include changes in breathing, flushed cheeks, sweating, feeling irritable — or conversely, lethargy.
Do you know parents who need to see this warning? Can you think of any other “innocent” things parents do that can possibly hurt their children? Let’s discuss it in the comments!


brightside--2020-09-25--Why Playing With Dolls Is Important for All the Kids (Yes, Boys Too)

Today ’ s parents have different thoughts on what toys their kids should play with .
Quite often , the approach to toys and games can be imposed on us by society , mass media , or toy manufacturers , and this approach often labels some toys “ for girls ” and others “ for boys.
” But as it turns out , playing with a variety of toys is crucial for the growth and development of all children , which means dolls that are often thought of as “ girl toys ” should be in the toy box accessible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the best toys to help kids develop their social and emotional skills .
A doll is a mini-copy of a child and it helps kids understand the life of babies better and get prepared for being in the presence of newborns .
This is a kind of rehearsal that prepares a child for a sibling .
Playing with dolls also helps children to act out their own interactions with family and friends and better understand events .
During doll play , a child can also try to be on the opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a valuable experience for both girls and boys .
When playing with dolls , children train their imagination and strengthen their cognitive and fine motor skills .
Playing with dolls often involves changing clothes , feeding , bathing , and “ cooking ” in the doll ’ s kitchen , which provides lots of room for imagination .
Dressing and undressing a doll , in particular , can help kids develop their fine motor skills , which is especially meaningful for boys who tend to develop their self-dressing and other fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Such playing is also important for kids ’ cognitive skills — bathing a doll , for example , is a good way for a child to learn the sequence of actions ( first , you fill up the bath , then you undress the doll , apply shampoo , and so on ) .
When your child plays with a doll , they get involved in so many different activities , and it naturally expands kids ’ vocabulary and improves their speech skills .
A doll can teach your child the names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verbs for basic actions and feelings , how to answer questions ( “ Where is the baby ’ s nose ?
” , “ Why is the baby crying ?
” ) , and other language aspects .
A doll can teach your child empathy and responsibility .
While taking care of a doll , your child also learns how to nurture and empathize .
When the child is still little , a doll will serve as an object they can hold onto and feel secure with .
As the child grows older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as their own baby , taking care of it by repeating the words and gestures of their own parents .
Taking care of a doll will help the child learn empathy and responsibility and teach them how to take care of another living thing .
Playing with a doll is a good way to cope with strong emotions .
A doll can help kids to get through situations that cause strong emotions .
With the help of dolls , children can act out difficult or upsetting situations , repeat the words that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can think of the ways they could ’ ve responded to them .
In conclusion , it ’ s a good idea to give both girls and boys the opportunity to play with all kinds of toys — dolls , toy cars , blocks , and so on .
If you want to learn more about what toys are good for your child right now , you can visit this page and see what experts from Michigan State University recommend .

Today’s parents have different thoughts on what toys their kids should play with. Quite often, the approach to toys and games can be imposed on us by society, mass media, or toy manufacturers, and this approach often labels some toys “for girls” and others “for boys.” But as it turns out, playing with a variety of toys is crucial for the growth and development of all children, which means dolls that are often thought of as “girl toys” should be in the toy box accessible to both genders.
We at Bright Side took a closer look at why playing with dolls is beneficial for both boys and girls, and here’s what experts are saying about it.
A doll is one of the best toys to help kids develop their social and emotional skills.
A doll is a mini-copy of a child and it helps kids understand the life of babies better and get prepared for being in the presence of newborns. This is a kind of rehearsal that prepares a child for a sibling. Playing with dolls also helps children to act out their own interactions with family and friends and better understand events. During doll play, a child can also try to be on the opposite side of a conflict or event, which is a valuable experience for both girls and boys.
When playing with dolls, children train their imagination and strengthen their cognitive and fine motor skills.
Playing with dolls often involves changing clothes, feeding, bathing, and “cooking” in the doll’s kitchen, which provides lots of room for imagination. Dressing and undressing a doll, in particular, can help kids develop their fine motor skills, which is especially meaningful for boys who tend to develop their self-dressing and other fine motor skills a bit later than girls. Such playing is also important for kids’ cognitive skills — bathing a doll, for example, is a good way for a child to learn the sequence of actions (first, you fill up the bath, then you undress the doll, apply shampoo, and so on).
Doll play can improve kids’ language skills.
When your child plays with a doll, they get involved in so many different activities, and it naturally expands kids’ vocabulary and improves their speech skills. A doll can teach your child the names of body parts, clothing items, verbs for basic actions and feelings, how to answer questions (“Where is the baby’s nose?”, “Why is the baby crying?”), and other language aspects.
A doll can teach your child empathy and responsibility.
While taking care of a doll, your child also learns how to nurture and empathize. When the child is still little, a doll will serve as an object they can hold onto and feel secure with. As the child grows older, they may start seeing the doll as their own baby, taking care of it by repeating the words and gestures of their own parents. Taking care of a doll will help the child learn empathy and responsibility and teach them how to take care of another living thing.
Playing with a doll is a good way to cope with strong emotions.
A doll can help kids to get through situations that cause strong emotions. With the help of dolls, children can act out difficult or upsetting situations, repeat the words that they’ve heard that upset them, and can think of the ways they could’ve responded to them. In conclusion, it’s a good idea to give both girls and boys the opportunity to play with all kinds of toys — dolls, toy cars, blocks, and so on. If you want to learn more about what toys are good for your child right now, you can visit this page and see what experts from Michigan State University recommend.


brightside--2020-09-25--Why a Doll Is Not a “Girl’s” Toy and How It Can Make Your Kid’s Life Better


brightside--2020-09-28--How Disney Princesses Have Changed Over Time and What We Can Expect in the Future

When watching cartoons about princesses , we might not realize that it ’ s not just animated characters that we see on the screen .
They simultaneously reflect the features of a certain time period and form the standards of women ’ s behavior and social norms of their period .
If you look at those princesses closer , you ’ ll understand the goals of the girls from this or that decade , as well as their position in society .
For more than 80 years of Disney princess history , a real evolution of female characters has taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was happening in society .
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , 1937 It was the year 1937 when the world saw the first full-length cartoon masterpiece from Disney .
Snow White is a good housekeeper , especially taking into account the fact that she cleans the houses of complete strangers .
She is naive and trusts everyone .
Even forest animals love her .
The first Disney princess takes no action to fight for herself : she runs away to the forest from the evil queen without standing up for herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a prince who she has seen only once .
Тhe third princess , Aurora , is saved by the kiss of a man she hardly knows — the man who , of course , turns out to be a prince .
Aurora ’ s destiny is always controlled by someone else : her parents , fairies , Maleficent , a prince , but never herself .
Aurora , Cinderella , and Snow White are beautiful in their naivety , kindness , and gentleness .
But these classic images are too luscious and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first guy you meet , sleeping in an attic with rats when you have the opportunity to leave your aggressors , or settling in with strangers ( it would be appropriate to recall Shrek ’ s joke about Snow White here , “ Although she lives with 7 other men , she ’ s not easy.
” ) .
The first Disney princesses are ideal housekeepers .
They are obedient and silent , they lack initiative , and they have one main goal in life — to get married successfully .
All 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : an incredibly beautiful girl is suffering because of her life circumstances and waits for someone to save her .
In fact , these characters ’ issues resolve only thanks to their appearance and cuteness , not their actions and deeds .
But the epoch of beauties with good housekeeping skills is finished .
Disney changes over time as well .
In 1966 , its founder , Walt Disney , passes away .
The norms of society and the image of the ideal character change too , and that ’ s when Ariel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mermaid is rebellious , wayward , self-confident , looking for adventures , and acting contrary to her father , who is actually the lord of the underwater world .
But just like her predecessors , she falls head over heels in love with the first man she meets , who , of course , turns out to be a prince .
But this time the princess saves her beloved man and takes risks for the sake of her own desires .
2 years after the release of The Little Mermaid , Belle was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the very beauty who refuses to marry the local handsome favorite of all the girls and who is fond of reading books .
Being a married housekeeper is not her lifelong goal .
She bravely goes on a journey searching for her father , decides to stay in the Beast ’ s castle instead of her father , and stands up to protect the Beast in front of a furious crowd .
By the way , despite being cursed , the Beast is also a prince .
But it ’ s the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a man , not for his appearance , but for his personality , which is hiding behind the guise of the beast .
In the 1960s and 1980s , women were fighting for social equality , and ideas about women were changing .
The princesses got their own aspirations and the right to make a choice .
They are smart and active .
Apart from getting married , they have other wishes and goals .
However , “ happily ever after ” still means a lot for them , but at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and assertiveness .
The Princess and the Frog , 2009 At the beginning of the movie , Tiana works as a waitress at 2 jobs just to save enough money for her dream — to open her own restaurant .
She doesn ’ t become a princess until the end of the cartoon when she marries the prince .
She is extremely purposeful and hard-working .
At the end of the cartoon , the viewers see an interesting plot twist : all of the events in the movie bring the main characters to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no less important than other goals .
It ’ s not the feistiness of the red-haired dashing horse-rider Merida that should be paid attention to , but her attitude toward men .
She is ready for anything , but not to get married .
She even arranges a tournament among candidates to become her husband and eventually beats everyone by precisely shooting arrows at a target .
The keynote of the story is not a love story about the mutual understanding between a man and a woman , but a story about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their dreams , while their relationship with men fades into the background .
The same tendencies that were started and shown at the end of the last century , can be seen in the first princesses of the 21st century : willfulness , freedom , and the choice of one ’ s own destiny .
Not all Disney characters are princesses .
There is a limited list of animated characters who were honored to get this title .
It consists of the 11 princesses that we have already mentioned .
And the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personas .
Today , Moana , Anna , and Elsa are not official Disney princesses .
There are no clear explanations as to why , but there are different guesses , including the following : viewers became critical of the concept of princesses and that ’ s why the new protagonists are not included on this list .
But that ’ s only one of the versions .
Perhaps these characters will be added there later , but we would like to tell you about them now .
The true story of love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only the sincere love that exists between sisters ( not Anna ’ s feelings toward the Sámi iceman Kristoff or the liar-prince ) could save her .
All Disney female protagonists are no longer completely perfect and good .
For example , Elsa becomes dangerous for herself and those in her surroundings , including her sister .
But just like other humans , she is trying to fight her fears .
Moreover , good doesn ’ t win in every situation , but only in those cases when the characters sincerely try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their souls .
Also , Elsa ’ s story is an actual example for modern girls , because the queen of Arendelle keeps searching for the answer to the question that many of us are familiar with , “ Who am I ?
” The tribe leader ’ s daughter is supposed to save her people and that ’ s her goal .
Also , it ’ s worth noting the Moana ’ s body shape doesn ’ t look like the classic slim and a tall silhouette appears in the open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tattooed demi-god Maui , and not even a sparkle of love or passion takes place between them .
It ’ s the first time for a Disney cartoon where the plot lacks the love storyline at all .
The center of the story is the girl herself .
It ’ s a shift in the perception of beauty .
Moana creates the impression of a young , lively , and active girl .
She is not perfect , she fights her fears and her lack of confidence , and she takes a brave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next ?

When watching cartoons about princesses, we might not realize that it’s not just animated characters that we see on the screen. They simultaneously reflect the features of a certain time period and form the standards of women’s behavior and social norms of their period. If you look at those princesses closer, you’ll understand the goals of the girls from this or that decade, as well as their position in society. For more than 80 years of Disney princess history, a real evolution of female characters has taken place and it is directly related to what was happening in society.
Bright Side watched all the cartoons with Disney princesses and figured out why they have changed so much.
Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937 It was the year 1937 when the world saw the first full-length cartoon masterpiece from Disney. Snow White is a good housekeeper, especially taking into account the fact that she cleans the houses of complete strangers. She is naive and trusts everyone. Even forest animals love her. The first Disney princess takes no action to fight for herself: she runs away to the forest from the evil queen without standing up for herself, and she is saved from death by a prince who she has seen only once.
Cinderella, 1950 Cinderella suffers from oppression, she is exploited heavily, but she doesn’t stand up for herself either. At all... All she can do is run away from home to a ball, feeling nervous that her stepmother and stepsisters might find out about it. Just like in the story about Snow White, the first prince she meets becomes her salvation.
Sleeping Beauty, 1959 Тhe third princess, Aurora, is saved by the kiss of a man she hardly knows — the man who, of course, turns out to be a prince. Aurora’s destiny is always controlled by someone else: her parents, fairies, Maleficent, a prince, but never herself. Aurora, Cinderella, and Snow White are beautiful in their naivety, kindness, and gentleness. But these classic images are too luscious and unreasonable for some viewers: marrying the first guy you meet, sleeping in an attic with rats when you have the opportunity to leave your aggressors, or settling in with strangers (it would be appropriate to recall Shrek’s joke about Snow White here, “Although she lives with 7 other men, she’s not easy.”). The first Disney princesses are ideal housekeepers. They are obedient and silent, they lack initiative, and they have one main goal in life — to get married successfully. All 3 stories are based on the following plot: an incredibly beautiful girl is suffering because of her life circumstances and waits for someone to save her. In fact, these characters’ issues resolve only thanks to their appearance and cuteness, not their actions and deeds. But the epoch of beauties with good housekeeping skills is finished.
Ariel and Belle
The Little Mermaid, 1989 Disney changes over time as well. In 1966, its founder, Walt Disney, passes away. The norms of society and the image of the ideal character change too, and that’s when Ariel rushes onto the screens. The little mermaid is rebellious, wayward, self-confident, looking for adventures, and acting contrary to her father, who is actually the lord of the underwater world. But just like her predecessors, she falls head over heels in love with the first man she meets, who, of course, turns out to be a prince. But this time the princess saves her beloved man and takes risks for the sake of her own desires.
Beauty and the Beast, 1991 2 years after the release of The Little Mermaid, Belle was introduced to the world. She is the very beauty who refuses to marry the local handsome favorite of all the girls and who is fond of reading books. Being a married housekeeper is not her lifelong goal. She bravely goes on a journey searching for her father, decides to stay in the Beast’s castle instead of her father, and stands up to protect the Beast in front of a furious crowd. By the way, despite being cursed, the Beast is also a prince. But it’s the first time that a princess falls in love with a man, not for his appearance, but for his personality, which is hiding behind the guise of the beast. In the 1960s and 1980s, women were fighting for social equality, and ideas about women were changing. The princesses got their own aspirations and the right to make a choice. They are smart and active. Apart from getting married, they have other wishes and goals. However, “happily ever after” still means a lot for them, but at this point, viewers could see their independence and assertiveness.
Jasmine, Pocahontas, and Mulan
Aladdin, 1992 Amid the struggles for women’s empowerment, the emphasis is now on race and culture. Before Jasmine, all princesses were the same race. She launched the era when cartoons with the main female protagonists of different origins started to appear on the screen. She is also the first princess who gave her heart to a simple man, not a prince.
Pocahontas, 1995 Pocahontas is the young daughter of the Indian leader of the Powhatan tribe. She is stubborn and brave — just like other princesses of those times. Even her name can be translated as “disobedient.”
Mulan, 1998 Mulan is a girl who is of Chinese origin and who dresses up as a man and proves that a female warrior can be just as good as a male warrior.
Tiana, Rapunzel, and Merida
The Princess and the Frog, 2009 At the beginning of the movie, Tiana works as a waitress at 2 jobs just to save enough money for her dream — to open her own restaurant. She doesn’t become a princess until the end of the cartoon when she marries the prince. She is extremely purposeful and hard-working. At the end of the cartoon, the viewers see an interesting plot twist: all of the events in the movie bring the main characters to an understanding that family and love are no less important than other goals.
Tangled, 2010 Unlike the first princesses, Rapunzel doesn’t fall in love with the first guy she meets, but instead hits him with a frying pan and leaves home for her dream — to see the mysterious lights. Just like in The Princess and the Frog, the main character first chases her dream, while love is not a priority in her life.
Brave, 2012 It’s not the feistiness of the red-haired dashing horse-rider Merida that should be paid attention to, but her attitude toward men. She is ready for anything, but not to get married. She even arranges a tournament among candidates to become her husband and eventually beats everyone by precisely shooting arrows at a target. The keynote of the story is not a love story about the mutual understanding between a man and a woman, but a story about a mother-daughter relationship. Now princesses are chasing their dreams, while their relationship with men fades into the background. The same tendencies that were started and shown at the end of the last century, can be seen in the first princesses of the 21st century: willfulness, freedom, and the choice of one’s own destiny.
“Non-princesses” Moana, Elsa, and Anna
Not all Disney characters are princesses. There is a limited list of animated characters who were honored to get this title. It consists of the 11 princesses that we have already mentioned. And the list keeps changing to exclude or include new personas. Today, Moana, Anna, and Elsa are not official Disney princesses. There are no clear explanations as to why, but there are different guesses, including the following: viewers became critical of the concept of princesses and that’s why the new protagonists are not included on this list. But that’s only one of the versions. Perhaps these characters will be added there later, but we would like to tell you about them now.
Frozen, 2013 and Frozen II, 2019 The true story of love takes place between Anna and Elsa. Only the sincere love that exists between sisters (not Anna’s feelings toward the Sámi iceman Kristoff or the liar-prince) could save her. All Disney female protagonists are no longer completely perfect and good. For example, Elsa becomes dangerous for herself and those in her surroundings, including her sister. But just like other humans, she is trying to fight her fears. Moreover, good doesn’t win in every situation, but only in those cases when the characters sincerely try to not give freedom to the dark corners of their souls. Also, Elsa’s story is an actual example for modern girls, because the queen of Arendelle keeps searching for the answer to the question that many of us are familiar with, “Who am I?”
Moana, 2016 The tribe leader’s daughter is supposed to save her people and that’s her goal. Also, it’s worth noting the Moana’s body shape doesn’t look like the classic slim and a tall silhouette appears in the open ocean on a ship with the muscular tattooed demi-god Maui, and not even a sparkle of love or passion takes place between them. It’s the first time for a Disney cartoon where the plot lacks the love storyline at all. The center of the story is the girl herself. It’s a shift in the perception of beauty. Moana creates the impression of a young, lively, and active girl. She is not perfect, she fights her fears and her lack of confidence, and she takes a brave step into the ocean.
Who is the next?
Raya and the Last Dragon, 2021 Next year the list of Disney’s bright protagonists will be complemented by a lone eastern warrior named Raya, who will be saving her kingdom and looking for dragons. Kelly Marie Tran, the actress who does the voiceover for Raya, outlined that technically the eastern warrior is a princess, but she wonders what being a princess actually means nowadays? “Disney Princesses have inspired generations of children to dream big and believe in themselves,” said Marianthi O’Dwyer, Vice President, Franchise at The Walt Disney Company. Perhaps that’s the answer to Kelly Marie Tran’s question. Time, in its turn, will show what that “big” in dreaming big is and which side of ours we should believe in.


brightside--2020-09-28--12 Funny Comparisons of Those Who Live in Big Cities to Those Who Live in the Countryside

Many of those who were born in small towns and in the countryside want to escape to the big city as soon as possible .
Of course , this move has certain advantages : higher salaries , better entertainment , and a richer cultural life .
But a quiet life in a small town also has its advantages : clean air , natural food , always someone to talk to , and if you get too lonely , neighbors will immediately find you a match .
At Bright Side , we created a few comics in which the upper image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the lower one represents life in a small town .
We are really curious as to whether you ’ ll recognize yourself , your friends , or your relatives in these pictures .
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A city dweller becomes panic-stricken by just thinking about having to wash dishes .
Someone from a small town : “ Come on , you just don ’ t have cattle.
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In a city , we don ’ t get close to our neighbors .
Everything is different in a small town .
10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Village cats are irreplaceable helpers ( well , most of the time ) .
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Even city mosquitoes are weak .
It ’ s a different matter when nature is just around the corner .
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City kids might see a live rabbit just a couple of times in their life .
Village kids know all too well that food doesn ’ t grow at the grocery store .
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City dwellers can go on vacation at any time of year .
It ’ s not that easy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The commute to work is torture in both a big city and a small town .
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Fashionistas attract attention in a big city , while in a small town , skillful hands get all the attention .
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There are different ways of looking for a significant other in the city and in a small town .
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City girls tend to invest in their appearance , while small-town girls prefer to make their place look nice .
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City dwellers prefer to eat some exotic food out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat at home , with home-cooked traditional food on the table .
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In a city apartment building , you can ’ t get away from the noise coming from your neighbors above , below , and next door to your apartment .
In a small town , it ’ s always peaceful and quiet .

Many of those who were born in small towns and in the countryside want to escape to the big city as soon as possible. Of course, this move has certain advantages: higher salaries, better entertainment, and a richer cultural life. But a quiet life in a small town also has its advantages: clean air, natural food, always someone to talk to, and if you get too lonely, neighbors will immediately find you a match.
At Bright Side, we created a few comics in which the upper image shows life in a big city, while the lower one represents life in a small town. We are really curious as to whether you’ll recognize yourself, your friends, or your relatives in these pictures.
11. A city dweller becomes panic-stricken by just thinking about having to wash dishes. Someone from a small town: “Come on, you just don’t have cattle.”
10. In a city, we don’t get close to our neighbors. Everything is different in a small town.
9. Even city mosquitoes are weak. It’s a different matter when nature is just around the corner.
8. City kids might see a live rabbit just a couple of times in their life. Village kids know all too well that food doesn’t grow at the grocery store.
7. City dwellers can go on vacation at any time of year. It’s not that easy for those in small towns.
6. The commute to work is torture in both a big city and a small town.
5. Fashionistas attract attention in a big city, while in a small town, skillful hands get all the attention.
4. There are different ways of looking for a significant other in the city and in a small town.
3. City girls tend to invest in their appearance, while small-town girls prefer to make their place look nice.
2. City dwellers prefer to eat some exotic food out at a restaurant. Villagers like to eat at home, with home-cooked traditional food on the table.
1. In a city apartment building, you can’t get away from the noise coming from your neighbors above, below, and next door to your apartment. In a small town, it’s always peaceful and quiet.


brightside--2020-09-28--15 Spot On Tweets That Show the Difference Between Us and the Modern Youth

You don ’ t always notice how you grow older .
On the one hand , it seems like you @ @ @ @ @ finally live life to the fullest , have fun , and hang out all night @ @ @ @ @ hand , your former classmates already have a couple of children and the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ an alternative to a noisy party doesn ’ t seem as scary anymore .

You don’t always notice how you grow older. On the one hand, it seems like you just turned 18 and can finally live life to the fullest, have fun, and hang out all night long. On the other hand, your former classmates already have a couple of children and the prospect of going to bed early as an alternative to a noisy party doesn’t seem as scary anymore.


brightside--2020-09-28--20 Times Evolution Made Some Wild Choices in the Animal Kingdom

Some of nature ’ s creations are so bizarre that we often find ourselves wondering whether we saw an insect @ @ @ @ @ or if we saw a wolf , a fox , or a deer .
The @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t play by the rules , and it surely enjoys breaking our expectations @ @ @ @ @ to find more and more strange creatures we share the earth with and invites you @ @ @ @ @ .
A satanic leaf-tailed gecko — more like devilishly cute and not evil at all @ @ @ @ @ turtle — just look at its happy snout !
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The Arabian sand boa @ @ @ @ @ ’ s best effort to draw a snake .
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This is the bat-eared @ @ @ @ @ tell her everything , she ’ s all ears .
What other strange animals would @ @ @ @ @ ?
Tell us in the comments !

Some of nature’s creations are so bizarre that we often find ourselves wondering whether we saw an insect or a weirdly-shaped flower — or if we saw a wolf, a fox, or a deer. The bottom line is: evolution doesn’t play by the rules, and it surely enjoys breaking our expectations.
Bright Side is delighted to find more and more strange creatures we share the earth with and invites you to join us.
1. The Hickory Horned Devil, one of the world’s biggest caterpillar, is the size of a hot dog.
2. Fire snails start out dull and brown but get more color as they age, getting more and more hardcore as the years pass.
3. A giant leopard moth? A snow leopard moth sounds more fitting.
4. A satanic leaf-tailed gecko — more like devilishly cute and not evil at all...
5. “A peacock spider with a picture of herself on her abdomen”
6. The tufted deer has almost no antlers but fancies vampire fangs instead!
7. A pig-nosed turtle — just look at its happy snout!
8. A giant oarfish, the longest bony fish at a record length of 56 feet
9. The scorpionfly is actually harmless and uses its stinger only to mate.
10. The Arabian sand boa looks like a small child’s best effort to draw a snake.
11. This Chinese pond turtle has a pair of horns growing out of its eyes.
12. The maned wolf is, in fact, neither wolf nor fox, but more of a wild dog.
13. This is an Eastern long-necked turtle. It’s carnivorous and uses its flexible neck to hunt.
14. The blue-tongued skink shows its tongue as a bluff-warning to enemies.
15. This is the bat-eared fox. Go on, tell her everything, she’s all ears.
16. The devil’s flower mantis mimics plants as a defense mechanism and hunting strategy.
17. The Crested Polish rooster is extremely punk rock.
18. The long-horned orb-weaver spider always carries a pair of knitting needles with it.
19. A flapjack octopus, the cutest little squish!
20. Luna moths don’t eat, live about a week, mate, and then perish.
Bonus: Jar Jar Boa


brightside--2020-09-28--While Typical Dyes Can Be Toxic, Here Are Ways to Dye Your Hair Naturally

More than 64 million Americans dyed their hair in 2019 .
A cool hairstyle is usually the key to a perfect look and we ’ re often willing to spend a fortune on dyes to get the hair color of our dreams .
However , some studies concern that chemicals used in artificial dyes , such as ammonium , which destroys tyrosine — a natural protein in hair , may weaken hair and affect hair ’ s ability to hold the color .
We at Bright Side have looked into the organic alternatives you can use to replace the artificial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And at the end of the article , we ’ ll tell you how to lighten your current hair hue without resorting to harsh , harmful chemicals .
To brighten the hue of red hair , you may use either carrot , tomato , or beet juice or purée , depending on the tone you need .
Carotenoids － which contain red , yellow , and orange pigments － will give your hair a bright , natural shade .
You can start the procedure by mixing the juice or purée with either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread the mixture along the entire length of your hair , and wrap your head with a plastic bag or shower cap for at least one hour .
Afterward , dip the hair in some apple cider vinegar .
If the color is not strong enough , you may repeat the procedure one more time .
What else ?
Another option is to use tea from hibiscus and calendula .
Balancing the amount of each , you can get the shade you prefer .
And to get a very firm color , use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has been used for coloring hair , eyebrows , and the body since the times of Ancient Egypt .
If you want to give your black hair a deeper tone , you can use a walnut shell powder .
First , soak 3-5 tablespoons of walnut shell powder in 2-3 cups of boiling water .
Rub the mixture into your hair , and let it sit for 15-20 minutes .
Then , wash your hair as you usually do .
The color is pretty firm and will last for a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vitamins and minerals in the walnuts will make your hair healthier and stronger .
Coffee is another ingredient you may use to replace black dye .
Besides its stimulating effect that we usually drink coffee for , it also is a good organic colorant .
Just mix 2 tablespoons of coffee with 1/2 cup of your hair conditioner , and you ’ ll get your hue at least one shade darker .
If you want your hue to be lighter , you can mix hair conditioner with cinnamon , honey , and lemon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ length of your locks , and your black hue will magically become brown with reddish tints .
Those who want to darken their own brown hue or cover up grays may use a sage and rosemary mixture .
Start with boiling 2/3 cup of sage and 1/3 cup of rosemary with 3 cups of water for 15-20 minutes .
Then , let it cool and mix it with apple cider vinegar .
Put the liquid into a glass bottle and spray it on your hair 4-5 times a week .
What else ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by using black tea and nettle tea .
Just brew a strong black/nettle tea and moisten your hair with it .
However , this option is pretty time-consuming — it may take you up to 15-20 procedures to get a desirable outcome .
To highlight the beauty and shine of blonde hair , you can use lemon juice .
Squeeze the juice of 3 fresh lemons and mix 2/3 cup of juice with 1/2 cup of hair conditioner .
Spray the liquid all over your hair and put it under direct sunlight for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cotton balls to dye particular locks of hair .
If your blonde becomes faded , you can use a rhubarb root powder to get the brightness back .
Soak 3-4 tablespoons of rhubarb root powder into 1/2 cup of water , and let the mixture stand overnight .
Then , wash your hair as usual , moisten your hair with the mixture , and dry it without further rinsing .
Lemon can severely dry out your hair .
It ’ s important to use the moistening remedies along with a coloring mixture .

More than 64 million Americans dyed their hair in 2019. A cool hairstyle is usually the key to a perfect look and we’re often willing to spend a fortune on dyes to get the hair color of our dreams. However, some studies concern that chemicals used in artificial dyes, such as ammonium, which destroys tyrosine — a natural protein in hair, may weaken hair and affect hair’s ability to hold the color.
We at Bright Side have looked into the organic alternatives you can use to replace the artificial dyes to keep yourself beautiful and safe. And at the end of the article, we’ll tell you how to lighten your current hair hue without resorting to harsh, harmful chemicals.
Red hair
What to use: Carrot/tomato/beet juice
Coconut/olive oil
Apple cider vinegar Dyeing process: To brighten the hue of red hair, you may use either carrot, tomato, or beet juice or purée, depending on the tone you need. Carotenoids － which contain red, yellow, and orange pigments － will give your hair a bright, natural shade. You can start the procedure by mixing the juice or purée with either coconut or olive oil. Then, spread the mixture along the entire length of your hair, and wrap your head with a plastic bag or shower cap for at least one hour. Afterward, dip the hair in some apple cider vinegar. If the color is not strong enough, you may repeat the procedure one more time. What else?
Another option is to use tea from hibiscus and calendula. Balancing the amount of each, you can get the shade you prefer. And to get a very firm color, use henna. Henna is a natural dye that has been used for coloring hair, eyebrows, and the body since the times of Ancient Egypt.
Black hair
What to use: Walnut shell powder
Water Dyeing process: If you want to give your black hair a deeper tone, you can use a walnut shell powder. First, soak 3-5 tablespoons of walnut shell powder in 2-3 cups of boiling water. Rub the mixture into your hair, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash your hair as you usually do. The color is pretty firm and will last for a couple of months. Plus, the number of vitamins and minerals in the walnuts will make your hair healthier and stronger. What else? Coffee is another ingredient you may use to replace black dye. Besides its stimulating effect that we usually drink coffee for, it also is a good organic colorant. Just mix 2 tablespoons of coffee with 1/2 cup of your hair conditioner, and you’ll get your hue at least one shade darker. If you want your hue to be lighter, you can mix hair conditioner with cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. Spray the mixture along the length of your locks, and your black hue will magically become brown with reddish tints.
Brown hair
What to use: Dried sage
Rosemary
Water
Apple cider vinegar Dyeing process: Those who want to darken their own brown hue or cover up grays may use a sage and rosemary mixture. Start with boiling 2/3 cup of sage and 1/3 cup of rosemary with 3 cups of water for 15-20 minutes. Then, let it cool and mix it with apple cider vinegar. Put the liquid into a glass bottle and spray it on your hair 4-5 times a week. What else?
You also may get a similar effect by using black tea and nettle tea. Just brew a strong black/nettle tea and moisten your hair with it. However, this option is pretty time-consuming — it may take you up to 15-20 procedures to get a desirable outcome.
Blonde hair
What to use: Lemon juice
Hair conditioner
Sunlight Dyeing process: To highlight the beauty and shine of blonde hair, you can use lemon juice. Squeeze the juice of 3 fresh lemons and mix 2/3 cup of juice with 1/2 cup of hair conditioner. Spray the liquid all over your hair and put it under direct sunlight for 1-2 hours. You may also use cotton balls to dye particular locks of hair. What else? If your blonde becomes faded, you can use a rhubarb root powder to get the brightness back. Soak 3-4 tablespoons of rhubarb root powder into 1/2 cup of water, and let the mixture stand overnight. Then, wash your hair as usual, moisten your hair with the mixture, and dry it without further rinsing.
Note: Lemon can severely dry out your hair. It’s important to use the moistening remedies along with a coloring mixture.
Bonus
Here’s how to lighten your hue despite your natural hair color. What to use: Baking soda
Water Dyeing process: Just mix all the ingredients to get a medium-dense paste. Massage the paste into your hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash your hair as usual. It might take several washes to get a desirable result. Note: Do not overuse this recipe; frequently used, baking soda may damage your hair.
Have you already dyed your hair with natural ingredients? Or do you prefer using artificial ones? Tell us in the comments below.


brightside--2020-09-29--15 Unbelievable Pillows That’ll Let You Drool All Over Your Favorite Snacks

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Many of us have favorite snacks that make us feel better and happier when we eat them .
But if eating those snacks alone is not enough , there ’ s a fancy way to add your favorite tastes and flavors to your life .
Designers have come up with a whole bunch of crazy food imitating pillows , and some of them are so detailed they might make you salivate when you see them .
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This pillow imitates a fried chicken leg , and we have to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re a fan of fried chicken wings , this pillow will make your mouth water .
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We could almost feel the scent of some freshly baked bread when we looked at this pillow .
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And this bread pillow looks hyper realistic !
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With this pillow , the phrase “ couch potato ” has a whole new meaning .
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If you ’ re a fan of sweet glazed donuts , you may like this pillow .
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And these 2 pillows can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love sushi .
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We bet you could almost smell the smoky scent of grilled corn when looking at this pillow .
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This pillow is actually a whole bucket of crusty French fries that you can sleep on .
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Our list of pillows for foodies would not be complete without this pizza shaped cushion .
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This cookie pillow can make your autumn nights cozier .
Don ’ t forget to make yourself a nice cup of hot chocolate .
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These detailed pumpkin pillows can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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With these pillows you can cover your couch with a whole bunch of juicy dumplings .
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These waffle pillows look so puffy that it seems they might have some filling inside .
BONUS : You can buy some snack shaped cushions for your pets too !

Many of us have favorite snacks that make us feel better and happier when we eat them. But if eating those snacks alone is not enough, there’s a fancy way to add your favorite tastes and flavors to your life. Designers have come up with a whole bunch of crazy food imitating pillows, and some of them are so detailed they might make you salivate when you see them.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve selected these 15 pillows for you that mimic our favorite foods, and don’t miss the bonus at the end of the list — you’ll find a few food pillows for your pets.
1. This pillow imitates a fried chicken leg, and we have to say it looks pretty realistic.
You can buy it here.
2. If you’re a fan of fried chicken wings, this pillow will make your mouth water.
You can buy it here.
3. We could almost feel the scent of some freshly baked bread when we looked at this pillow.
You can buy it here.
4. And this bread pillow looks hyper realistic!
You can buy it here.
5. With this pillow, the phrase “couch potato” has a whole new meaning.
You can buy it here.
6. A burger pillow for tasty dreams
You can buy it here.
7. If you’re a fan of sweet glazed donuts, you may like this pillow.
You can buy it here.
8. And these 2 pillows can become the perfect gift for those who love sushi.
You can buy it here.
You can buy it here.
9. We bet you could almost smell the smoky scent of grilled corn when looking at this pillow.
You can buy it here.
10. This pillow is actually a whole bucket of crusty French fries that you can sleep on.
You can buy it here.
11. Our list of pillows for foodies would not be complete without this pizza shaped cushion.
You can buy it here.
12. This cookie pillow can make your autumn nights cozier. Don’t forget to make yourself a nice cup of hot chocolate.
You can buy it here.
13. These detailed pumpkin pillows can also be a nice Halloween home decoration.
You can buy it here.
14. With these pillows you can cover your couch with a whole bunch of juicy dumplings.
You can buy it here.
15. These waffle pillows look so puffy that it seems they might have some filling inside.
You can buy it here.
BONUS: You can buy some snack shaped cushions for your pets too!
You can buy it here.
You can buy it here.
You can but it here.


brightside--2020-09-29--10+ People Who Masterfully Responded to an Insult

Yesterday we went to the small town where my father is from to arrange a wedding date for my brother ’ s marriage .
An old lady came and our conversation was like : Her : When are you getting married ?
Me : I don ’ t want to get married .
Her : You have to get married .
Me : Are you going to pay for it ?
Her ( laughs and says ) : Sure , I will give half the expenses for the marriage .
Me : No , I ’ m not talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after marriage , will you take care of the expenses every month after I get married ?
She left speechless .
She won ’ t ask me this again .
© Natha Odedara / Quora Usually , it ’ s nosy relatives and people I barely know who ask me this question .
So I tell them that “ I ’ m looking out for someone and if they have anyone nice in mind I ’ d love to meet them.
” It ’ s fun to watch their faces light up because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But then I tell them that I have just one condition , “ I never buy anything before I try it out , and I have to try out as many options before I can finalize my decision , especially since it ’ s a life-changing one .
So if they could send me a bunch of women , I ’ d be thrilled.
” The look on their face is priceless and they never dare ask me that question again .
© Shayne Reynolds / Quora

Yesterday we went to the small town where my father is from to arrange a wedding date for my brother’s marriage . An old lady came and our conversation was like : Her: When are you getting married? Me: I don’t want to get married. Her: You have to get married. Me: Are you going to pay for it? Her (laughs and says): Sure, I will give half the expenses for the marriage. Me: No, I’m not talking about marriage expenses. The real expenses start after marriage, will you take care of the expenses every month after I get married? She left speechless. She won’t ask me this again. © Natha Odedara / Quora
Usually, it’s nosy relatives and people I barely know who ask me this question. So I tell them that “I’m looking out for someone and if they have anyone nice in mind I’d love to meet them.” It’s fun to watch their faces light up because they immediately start thinking of potential matches. But then I tell them that I have just one condition, “I never buy anything before I try it out, and I have to try out as many options before I can finalize my decision, especially since it’s a life-changing one. So if they could send me a bunch of women, I’d be thrilled.”
The look on their face is priceless and they never dare ask me that question again. © Shayne Reynolds / Quora