brightside--2020-12-29--People Talk About 10 Strange Situations They Can’t Explain (Some Sound Like Movie Scripts)

Even though we can find a logical explanation for almost anything that happens to us , there are things and circumstances that simply leave us speechless .
One Reddit thread invited people to share strange and unexplainable things that happened in their lives , and reading those stories feels like watching a good detective movie , a thriller , or even a horror flick .
Finding out your friend ’ s secrets in a dream , reading a letter from the future , or even forgetting a whole day of your life — it all sounds like a movie script @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real people .
Years ago , when my wife was pregnant with our second child and about to give birth , my Mom came to stay with us for a few days .
One early evening Mom asked for a pen , paper , and an envelope .
She wrote on the paper , sealed it in the envelope , and gave it to me .
“ Put this in your pocket and don ’ t open it .
You ’ ll know when , ” she said .
Thirty minutes later my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the hospital , she was in labor .
So we did , and about 9 hours later our second daughter was born at 3:45 AM .
She weighed 8 pounds , 11 ounces , and was 20 inches long .
This being pre-cell phone days , I called my Mom from the hospital to tell her the news .
She answered the phone and immediately said , “ Before you say anything , open the envelope.
” I did .
It said : I kept that paper for years .
When my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents safe where we kept it , but it was gone .
@ GullyF When my son was not even 3 yet he came to my room and kept telling me “ the lady ” was in his and his sister ’ s room .
I was half asleep and dismissed it , and told him to snuggle up in my bed with me .
So he got in my bed , but every few minutes kept waking me up to tell me about “ the lady.
” Then he said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort to show him there was no lady and that we should just go back to sleep , I pick him up and walk him in the dark out of my room .
We stand in the hall and I say , “ See there is no lady.
” He points his finger down the hall where there is nothing to see at all and says , “ Mama , she ’ s right there .
That ’ s the lady !
And this is HER house.
” Nothing , not even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I kind of just tried to not show he was freaking me out and said , “ Okay , she must be a nice lady ” and took him back to my bed where he promptly fell asleep and I stayed awake for hours thinking that this “ lady ” in my 100-plus-year-old apartment must be hanging out and watching me sleep .
@ kookenhaken I had a dream one night that a former coworker ( Friend 1 ) , who I rarely interact with , was pregnant .
In the dream I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they were explaining to me that I was going to fill in for her .
I was like “ Oh no , I left y ’ all last year and went to a new place.
” She came up and was very pregnant and was like , “ Oh come on , it ’ s just while I ’ m on leave.
” I told my husband because it was weird and we joked about how awful it would be for me to have gotten out of that place just to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later I dreamed about a different friend ( Friend 2 ) who I rarely speak with being pregnant as well .
The next week I run into Friend 1 somewhere and joke about the funny dream I had where she was pregnant .
She tells me she is , and they haven ’ t told ANYONE yet , that she ’ s waiting .
I laugh it off and later tell my husband about it .
He jokes and is like “ Didn ’ t you dream Friend 2 was pregnant , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s even funnier because Friend 2 is my age and , like me , has older children , we ’ re way too old to be starting over .
I laugh it off .
The next day I call Friend 2 about the funny dream .
Turns out she is also pregnant and they haven ’ t told anyone .
Completely crazy !
@ Whohead12 I was driving home from work and was driving behind a car that was the same make , model , and year of my car , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , we both get into the turn lane to turn left onto a long , straight road with open fields on either side .
The car in front of me turns onto this road and I wait for a car to pass , and then turn as well .
It takes less than 5 seconds .
However , when I turn onto the road , the car that had been driving in front of me was nowhere to be seen .
This road has no turn offs and it ’ s long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far ahead of you .
The car had just vanished and I still think about it today .
I am 100 % sure the car didn ’ t do a u-turn .
The roads are really narrow , so they wouldn ’ t have been able to complete the u-turn without having to make it a 3 point turn or drive partly into the field .
After I turned onto this road and noticed the car was no longer in front of me , I looked all around me and could see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the car that looked like mine was nowhere to be seen .
There was nowhere on that road where the car could ’ ve pulled off or I would ’ ve seen it .
@ omglookawhale I know your name .
Once , I was standing in line at Target .
A mother and her ( I guess ) 3-year-old were in front of me in the checkout lane .
I never met them before in my life .
The child was riding in the shopping cart and the mother went forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks dead at me , smiles , laughs , and says my first name , very clearly , twice .
I have an uncommon first name , which made it even stranger .
@ mycenea1961 As a full-grown adult , I was telling my mother about this house I was in , in a dream I had .
It was brown , had 2 bedrooms , 2 floors , L-shaped stairs .
I went into full detail about this house from my dream .
Anyway , apparently , the house I described was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not like , born , born .
I was born in a hospital ... but the house my family lived in for 2 years prior to my birth , that we all moved out of when I was 7 or 8 months old .
At first , I thought maybe my brain got it from pictures I had seen , but honestly , the level of detail wasn ’ t shown in any pictures we had of me at such a young age .
Mostly they were closeups , so you couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best guess to this day is my brain picking up really old and obscure memories , other than that I ’ m not sure how I knew anything about this house let alone the layout , furniture set up , etc .
@ AnxiousRiddle I think this is just a coincidence , but it ’ s weird nonetheless .
I can summon ( I don ’ t know a better word for it ) a boy to message me .
It ’ s one specific boy who was a close friend when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to high school , we kinda lost touch .
I think about messaging him sometimes and usually within 10 minutes I ’ ll get a message from him .
It ’ s really bizarre and it only happens with this one boy .
Once , we didn ’ t talk for a year and then he messaged me randomly after I thought about reaching out .
I asked him why he messaged and he said that he felt a weird feeling wash over him , that it ’ s like it pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s really bizarre , although probably just a coincidence .
@ imwhittling My mom was going through a rough patch , not making a lot of money .
Single mom with 2 kids .
Was stressed over bills , but had just enough to cover them .
Unfortunately , this left us with no money .
She was a hard worker and would do multiple shifts at the hospital she worked at .
Still , it was hard this particular month .
She was sweeping and prayed for help .
As she turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trash , there was a crisp $ 100 bill perfectly lying on top of the filled trash can .
No one lived at our house with us .
She was never able to explain it .
@ poshfiend

Even though we can find a logical explanation for almost anything that happens to us, there are things and circumstances that simply leave us speechless. One Reddit thread invited people to share strange and unexplainable things that happened in their lives, and reading those stories feels like watching a good detective movie, a thriller, or even a horror flick. Finding out your friend’s secrets in a dream, reading a letter from the future, or even forgetting a whole day of your life — it all sounds like a movie script, but these things actually happened to real people.
We at Bright Side picked 10 stories for you from this thread, so make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, curl up with a warm blanket, and get ready for an exciting trip to the unknown.
A letter from the future
Years ago, when my wife was pregnant with our second child and about to give birth, my Mom came to stay with us for a few days. One early evening Mom asked for a pen, paper, and an envelope. She wrote on the paper, sealed it in the envelope, and gave it to me. “Put this in your pocket and don’t open it. You’ll know when,” she said. Thirty minutes later my wife announced it was time to go to the hospital, she was in labor. So we did, and about 9 hours later our second daughter was born at 3:45 AM. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long. This being pre-cell phone days, I called my Mom from the hospital to tell her the news. She answered the phone and immediately said, “Before you say anything, open the envelope.” I did. It said: “Girl 3:45 AM, 8 lbs, 11 oz, 20 inches” I kept that paper for years. When my Mom died, I went to our documents safe where we kept it, but it was gone. @GullyF
An invisible lady
When my son was not even 3 yet he came to my room and kept telling me “the lady” was in his and his sister’s room. I was half asleep and dismissed it, and told him to snuggle up in my bed with me. So he got in my bed, but every few minutes kept waking me up to tell me about “the lady.” Then he said she was at my bedroom door. So in an effort to show him there was no lady and that we should just go back to sleep, I pick him up and walk him in the dark out of my room. We stand in the hall and I say, “See there is no lady.” He points his finger down the hall where there is nothing to see at all and says, “Mama, she’s right there. That’s the lady! And this is HER house.” Nothing, not even a shadow where he was pointing. I kind of just tried to not show he was freaking me out and said, “Okay, she must be a nice lady” and took him back to my bed where he promptly fell asleep and I stayed awake for hours thinking that this “lady” in my 100-plus-year-old apartment must be hanging out and watching me sleep. @kookenhaken
A pregnancy foreteller
I had a dream one night that a former coworker (Friend 1), who I rarely interact with, was pregnant. In the dream I was back at my old office, and they were explaining to me that I was going to fill in for her. I was like “Oh no, I left y’all last year and went to a new place.” She came up and was very pregnant and was like, “Oh come on, it’s just while I’m on leave.” I told my husband because it was weird and we joked about how awful it would be for me to have gotten out of that place just to have to go back. Maybe a week later I dreamed about a different friend (Friend 2) who I rarely speak with being pregnant as well. The next week I run into Friend 1 somewhere and joke about the funny dream I had where she was pregnant. She tells me she is, and they haven’t told ANYONE yet, that she’s waiting. I laugh it off and later tell my husband about it. He jokes and is like “Didn’t you dream Friend 2 was pregnant, you should give her a call.” It’s even funnier because Friend 2 is my age and, like me, has older children, we’re way too old to be starting over. I laugh it off. The next day I call Friend 2 about the funny dream. Turns out she is also pregnant and they haven’t told anyone. Completely crazy! @Whohead12
A ghost car
I was driving home from work and was driving behind a car that was the same make, model, and year of my car, just a different color. Further down the road, we both get into the turn lane to turn left onto a long, straight road with open fields on either side. The car in front of me turns onto this road and I wait for a car to pass, and then turn as well. It takes less than 5 seconds. However, when I turn onto the road, the car that had been driving in front of me was nowhere to be seen. This road has no turn offs and it’s long and straight so you can see pretty far ahead of you. The car had just vanished and I still think about it today. I am 100% sure the car didn’t do a u-turn. The roads are really narrow, so they wouldn’t have been able to complete the u-turn without having to make it a 3 point turn or drive partly into the field. After I turned onto this road and noticed the car was no longer in front of me, I looked all around me and could see the other car driving away behind me, but the car that looked like mine was nowhere to be seen. There was nowhere on that road where the car could’ve pulled off or I would’ve seen it. @omglookawhale
I know your name.
Once, I was standing in line at Target. A mother and her (I guess) 3-year-old were in front of me in the checkout lane. I never met them before in my life. The child was riding in the shopping cart and the mother went forward to better unload it. The child looks dead at me, smiles, laughs, and says my first name, very clearly, twice. I have an uncommon first name, which made it even stranger. @mycenea1961
A total recall
As a full-grown adult, I was telling my mother about this house I was in, in a dream I had. It was brown, had 2 bedrooms, 2 floors, L-shaped stairs. I went into full detail about this house from my dream. Anyway, apparently, the house I described was the house I was born in. Not like, born, born. I was born in a hospital... but the house my family lived in for 2 years prior to my birth, that we all moved out of when I was 7 or 8 months old. At first, I thought maybe my brain got it from pictures I had seen, but honestly, the level of detail wasn’t shown in any pictures we had of me at such a young age. Mostly they were closeups, so you couldn’t really see the background much. Best guess to this day is my brain picking up really old and obscure memories, other than that I’m not sure how I knew anything about this house let alone the layout, furniture set up, etc. @AnxiousRiddle
Summoned messages
I think this is just a coincidence, but it’s weird nonetheless. I can summon (I don’t know a better word for it) a boy to message me. It’s one specific boy who was a close friend when we were 12-13. Once we left to go to high school, we kinda lost touch. I think about messaging him sometimes and usually within 10 minutes I’ll get a message from him. It’s really bizarre and it only happens with this one boy. Once, we didn’t talk for a year and then he messaged me randomly after I thought about reaching out. I asked him why he messaged and he said that he felt a weird feeling wash over him, that it’s like it pushed him to message me. It’s really bizarre, although probably just a coincidence. @imwhittling
The day I don’t remember
I was around 6 and on Wednesday evening I went to bed. I woke up and it was Friday. I remember asking my mom why is it Friday, when yesterday it was Wednesday. She said yesterday was Thursday, obviously. I asked her what I did on Thursday because the last thing I remember is going to sleep on Wednesday. She named some activities, and I remembered none of them. I never found out why I don’t remember that Thursday. @simavok
A gift from nowhere
My mom was going through a rough patch, not making a lot of money. Single mom with 2 kids. Was stressed over bills, but had just enough to cover them. Unfortunately, this left us with no money. She was a hard worker and would do multiple shifts at the hospital she worked at. Still, it was hard this particular month. She was sweeping and prayed for help. As she turned around to empty the dustbin into the trash, there was a crisp $100 bill perfectly lying on top of the filled trash can. No one lived at our house with us. She was never able to explain it. @poshfiend
Hidden in plain sight
I lost an important piece of paper right after bringing it home. Looked everywhere. After 2 weeks I decided I’d call the company and have a copy sent to me. I walked into the kitchen the day I planned to call and pulled a lunch container out of the fridge. I went into the living room to grab my phone and came back to the kitchen to microwave my lunch. The missing paper was sitting on top of my lunch container. Writing this out is giving me serious creeps all over again, I’m all shaky. @__B***Pudding__


brightside--2020-12-28--What Happens to Your Body When You Wear Headphones for Too Long

Doctors have a 60-60 rule for safe headphone usage , which means 60 % volume for every 60 minutes of listening is harmless .
When we break this rule , we may experience the feeling of spinning , nausea , and may even suffer from sleep disorders .
These are just a few effects that headphones may have on our bodies if we use them for too long and too often .
Here at Bright Side , we believe that any device can turn into a weapon if not used wisely .
We decided to look for an expert opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we overuse our headphones , and here ’ s what we found out .
You might get a compression headache .
People who wear headphones for too long expose their head to pressure that ’ s not meant to happen by nature .
As a result , our scalp and inner ear get compressed and we can get a headache .
Wearing headphones may also worsen migraines if you ’ re prone to them .
According to science , most 30-year-olds should be able to hear a 17-kilohertz sound , which means they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the truth is , more and more young people can ’ t hear at this level at their age .
What ’ s more , is we all have 15,000 hearing cells at birth , but once we lose one , it can not be restored .
Scientists tie this cell loss problem to the frequent use of headphones .
You may have a wax blockage in your ears .
A buildup of ear wax occurs because earphones stop the wax from coming out of the ear canals naturally .
In turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can lead to an ear infection .
Moreover , earphones act like cotton swabs and can push the wax deeper into the ear canal , which may result in earaches and dizziness .
Vertigo is a spinning sensation of losing balance , an illusion of movement that is not there .
It is often accompanied by nausea and dizziness .
It happens when our ears are clogged by the noise-isolating earbuds .
The additional factor that may cause the feeling of spinning is listening to music at the highest volume .
While putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we stimulate the inner ear nerve and create unnatural pressure inside it .
You may start hearing non-existant sounds , even in full silence .
If you overdose on earphone-wearing , you may develop an annoying sensation of tinnitus .
You may start hearing ringing , clicking , buzzing , hissing , or roaring in your ears , even when you ’ re in full silence and resting .
This sensation has no cure , but it can easily be prevented by reducing headphone time and lowering the volume in your earplugs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems and acne .
According to medical experts , those who frequently wear big , over-ear headphones , especially when they work out and sweat , are allowing thousands of unpleasant bacteria to multiply .
This may lead to acne and skin infections .
Additionally , if you use earplugs , the excessive oil from inside of your ear may start accumulating , creating a wonderful soil for bacteria that may cause ear pimples .

Are earbuds bad for your health? Prevent damage from happening with this advice from an actual audiologist.
Here at Bright Side, we believe that any device can turn unsafe if not used wisely. We decided to look for an expert opinion on what may happen to us if we overuse our headphones, and here’s what we found out.
You may develop impaired hearing.
According to science, most 30-year-olds should be able to hear a 17-kilohertz sound, which means they could hear an approaching mosquito. But the truth is more and more young people can’t hear at this level at their age. We all have 15,000 hearing cells at birth, but once we lose one, it doesn’t restore naturally. Scientists tie this cell loss problem to the frequent use of headphones. That’s why either listening to music or podcasts without wearing earbuds and turning down the volume may decrease your chances of developing hearing loss.
You may have a wax blockage in your ears.
A buildup of ear wax occurs because earphones stop the wax from coming out of the ear canals naturally. In turn, your ears may become blocked, which can lead to an infected ear. Moreover, earphones act like cotton swabs and can push the wax deeper into the ear canal, which may result in earaches and dizziness.
If you are wearing earbuds, try to clean them after each use. This is because when you’re done using them and then leave them lying around somewhere, a lot of bacteria and dirt can come inside and cause more earwax. You can use an old toothbrush to clean them — or a substance wipe will do too. It’s also recommended to let your ears breathe, so try to use earbuds less. If you really enjoy listening to music in your free time every day, then it may be best to listen out loud through speakers, etc.
Ear infections, a rash, or even an allergic reaction can also be caused by wearing headphones too much, as lots of bacteria can build up.
You may start hearing non-existant sounds, even in full silence.
If you overdose on earphone-wearing, you may develop an annoying sensation of tinnitus. You may start hearing ringing, clicking, buzzing, hissing, or roaring in your ears, even when you’re in full silence and resting. This sensation has no cure, but it can easily be prevented by reducing the amount of times you wear headphones and lowering the volume in your earplugs, scientists claim.
To lessen the effects of tinnitus, it’s recommended to wear custom-made earbuds or join a hearing loss program in case it gets really harmful. While it only affects 10%-15% of people’s ears, it might be good to check with your doctor just in case, and as a result, use your headphones less often. If your child, on the other hand, tells you that they are experiencing something along the lines of tinnitus, it’s recommended to have them use headphones and earbuds less often.
You may get skin problems and acne.
According to medical experts, those who frequently wear big headphones, especially when they work out and sweat, are allowing thousands of unpleasant bacteria to multiply. This may lead to acne and skin infections. Additionally, if you use earplugs, the excessive oil from inside of your ear may start accumulating, creating rich soil for bacteria that may cause ear pimples.
In order to keep your headphones clean, it’s recommended to rub them with a makeup remover wipe, and then use a different wipe to clean the spaces around your ears, hairline, and jaw. It’s also advisable to carry wipes or anti-bacterial materials around with you wherever you go if you tend to use headphones quite often.
Do you know someone who spends too much time with their ears covered? Tag them in the comments below.
Please note: This article was updated in October 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-12-28--20 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before a Flight Unless You Want to Suffer

In 2018 , the number of plane passengers was over 4.3 billion people .
When we ’ re planning to travel by plane , we all hope to go through the many procedures quickly and get a comfortable seat next to quiet , calm neighbors .
But even on a clear day , a flight can be stressful .
It can be delayed or canceled , the line to the check-in counter may be huge , jetlag can be disorienting , the turbulence can get scary , and the price of drinks on the plane doesn ’ t make our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to avoid — or at least minimize — the reasons to worry before a flight .
Wearing revealing or uncomfortable clothes on the plane When preparing for a flight , think about the surfaces you will have to touch , how small the seats will be , and how much the temperature might fluctuate .
Don ’ t wear shorts or short skirts , it ’ s better to wear light pants or a long dress .
Planes are not cleaned very well between flights , so the seats and the tables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t use clothes that are difficult to put on and take off .
The bathrooms on planes are really small , and if you ’ re wearing overalls , you ’ ll have a hard time .
Not putting on compression legwear during long flights Not moisturizing your hands and body Beautician Isabelle Bellis from New York recommends putting some oil on the skin and then moisturizing cream before a flight to prevent the loss of moisture .
Some passengers sprinkle their faces with thermal water or wear some textile masks on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the skin even more .
Besides , regular thermal water contains salt , and just like the dry air on the plane , this can suck the moisture out of the skin .
Hoping for an Internet connection everywhere Before leaving home , learn about the conditions of the Internet service at the airport .
You might need a Wi-Fi connection to learn about sudden changes in the flight schedule .
Many airports have free Wi-Fi , but be careful — there might be hackers .
Using antiviruses and VPNs can help you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure that the traffic is safe : the data is encrypted and sent to a server that changes your location .
Don ’ t wear shoes with heels or rough , chunky boots .
It ’ s better to put on some comfortable shoes without laces .
Airline workers advise not to wear heels and open shoes due to safety precautions .
In case of an evacuation , heels might pierce the inflatable ramp .
And if you ’ re wearing sandals , you might get cold , especially on a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in open shoes is never a good idea because something might get on your feet .
Not asking for an upgrade Taking part in loyalty programs is a huge advantage if you want to get a service upgrade .
Some airlines allow you to get an upgrade to just 1 class higher , which could be from “ economy ” to “ premium economy , ” from “ premium economy ” to “ business , ” or from “ business ” to “ first class.
” Active travelers claim that getting an upgrade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to maximize online check-ins for the flight .
However , if you visit the airport in advance , you can try and ask for an upgrade , and maybe you ’ ll get lucky .
Not having copies of your documents in case you lose them Not being careful when calculating the time you ’ ll need to set aside for going through security checks Trying new or spicy foods before a flight Getting to try local food is one of the best things about traveling .
But before a flight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a street food place you don ’ t know and to ignore a server ’ s recommendation for a great local meal .
Otherwise , you might find yourself in a very uncomfortable situation .
The food we eat at home might be very different from what we might eat somewhere else .
This is why it ’ s impossible to predict how your stomach will react .
What you should be especially careful with is spicy food — it ’ s notorious for creating discomfort in the stomach .
Spices , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the body and can cause diarrhea .
It ’ s better not to eat anything like this before a flight .
Assuming that water is the only thing not allowed in carry-on luggage Not having any markings on your luggage Missing information about the weight limits for luggage Trying to save money by flying at night Trying to save money , travelers often choose flights at night .
But it sometimes leads to even bigger expenses .
The public transport doesn ’ t work at night , so you ’ ll likely have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotels require additional payments for early check-ins .
At night , in many airports , cafes and stores are closed , so there ’ s nothing to eat .

In 2018, the number of plane passengers was over 4.3 billion people. When we’re planning to travel by plane, we all hope to go through the many procedures quickly and get a comfortable seat next to quiet, calm neighbors. But even on a clear day, a flight can be stressful. It can be delayed or canceled, the line to the check-in counter may be huge, jetlag can be disorienting, the turbulence can get scary, and the price of drinks on the plane doesn’t make our mood any better. But there are ways to avoid — or at least minimize — the reasons to worry before a flight.
Bright Side learned more about what you definitely shouldn’t do before a flight in order to travel comfortably.
Wearing revealing or uncomfortable clothes on the plane
When preparing for a flight, think about the surfaces you will have to touch, how small the seats will be, and how much the temperature might fluctuate. Don’t wear shorts or short skirts, it’s better to wear light pants or a long dress. Planes are not cleaned very well between flights, so the seats and the tables might be pretty dirty. Don’t use clothes that are difficult to put on and take off. The bathrooms on planes are really small, and if you’re wearing overalls, you’ll have a hard time.
Not putting on compression legwear during long flights
For long flights, it’s recommended to use compression legwear. It improves blood circulation and prevents leg swelling. And they don’t always look like medical clothes — a lot of them are actually quite stylish.
Forgetting about sunscreen
Dr. Garshick says that we should always use sunscreen if we’re flying during the day. Even though the plane windows partially block UVB and UVA, they can still damage the skin and the radiation is pretty intense at higher altitudes.
Not moisturizing your hands and body
Beautician Isabelle Bellis from New York recommends putting some oil on the skin and then moisturizing cream before a flight to prevent the loss of moisture. Some passengers sprinkle their faces with thermal water or wear some textile masks on the plane, but such solutions only dry the skin even more. Besides, regular thermal water contains salt, and just like the dry air on the plane, this can suck the moisture out of the skin.
Ignoring the airline’s app
Don’t forget to download the app for the airline that you’re using and put your booking data in. It will make the check-in process easier and help you with information on delays or changes to the gate. Most airlines offer some free entertainment for passengers that have these apps on their phones.
Hoping for an Internet connection everywhere
Before leaving home, learn about the conditions of the Internet service at the airport. You might need a Wi-Fi connection to learn about sudden changes in the flight schedule. Many airports have free Wi-Fi, but be careful — there might be hackers. Using antiviruses and VPNs can help you protect your most important data. VPNs make sure that the traffic is safe: the data is encrypted and sent to a server that changes your location.
Choosing beautiful yet uncomfortable shoes
Don’t wear shoes with heels or rough, chunky boots. It’s better to put on some comfortable shoes without laces. Airline workers advise not to wear heels and open shoes due to safety precautions. In case of an evacuation, heels might pierce the inflatable ramp. And if you’re wearing sandals, you might get cold, especially on a long flight. Besides, visiting a bathroom in open shoes is never a good idea because something might get on your feet.
Drinking fizzy drinks
Fizzy drinks on a flight might increase the gas generation in the intestine, which is usually higher due to the atmospheric pressure. This can lead to nausea. That’s also why non-alcohol fizzy drinks are foamier when they’re poured out of a can.
Not asking for an upgrade
Taking part in loyalty programs is a huge advantage if you want to get a service upgrade. Some airlines allow you to get an upgrade to just 1 class higher, which could be from “economy” to “premium economy,” from “premium economy” to “business,” or from “business” to “first class.” Active travelers claim that getting an upgrade has become more difficult because all companies want to maximize online check-ins for the flight. However, if you visit the airport in advance, you can try and ask for an upgrade, and maybe you’ll get lucky.
Not having copies of your documents in case you lose them
Insurance companies recommend putting paper copies of documents into your carry-on luggage and every bag you have. This might be helpful if you lose your passport or ID or the airline loses your luggage and you’re forced to prove that the bag is yours. Also, it’s better to make digital copies of your documents.
Standing in random lines for passport control
Look over the passengers that are standing next in line for passport control. Try not to follow people that might need additional checking. For example, a child traveling with one parent needs additional papers. If you see a person that doesn’t have their papers ready, it’s better to stand a different line if possible.
Not being careful when calculating the time you’ll need to set aside for going through security checks
If you don’t like waiting at the airport and don’t want to be late for your flight, use special applications to find out how long it will take for you to go through security checks at certain airports.
Forgetting about time zones during connecting flights
If you’re going to have a connecting flight in a different country, check the local time. Don’t trust your phone because it might not update to the correct time zone in time.
Skimping on headphones or ear plugs
Even if you’re not planning to listen to music or audiobooks for the entire flight, experienced travelers recommend taking good headphones with noise-cancelation. They will allow you to ignore a crying baby or other loud passengers next to you.
Trying new or spicy foods before a flight
Getting to try local food is one of the best things about traveling. But before a flight, it’s better not to go to a street food place you don’t know and to ignore a server’s recommendation for a great local meal. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a very uncomfortable situation. The food we eat at home might be very different from what we might eat somewhere else. This is why it’s impossible to predict how your stomach will react. What you should be especially careful with is spicy food — it’s notorious for creating discomfort in the stomach. Spices, like chili, contain capsaicin that irritates the body and can cause diarrhea. It’s better not to eat anything like this before a flight.
Assuming that water is the only thing not allowed in carry-on luggage
Most airports have a limit on the amount of liquid you can bring in. You should know that it’s not only about drinks and beauty products. For carry-on luggage, it’s better not to take toothpaste, sprays, gels, fish and meat, frozen foods, oil, and yogurt.
Leaving an empty bottle at home
You can’t take a bottle of water through security at the airport but you can bring in an empty bottle and fill it after passing through. And typically, bottled water in the airport is several times more expensive than it is anywhere else.
Not having any markings on your luggage
In a hurry, travelers often pick up someone else’s luggage. To avoid such problems, put a bright ribbon on the bag to make it different from all the other black and dark blue bags.
Missing information about the weight limits for luggage
When buying a ticket, it’s important to pay attention to weight limitations. If you exceed the limitation, you might have to pay extra. If your bag turns out to be heavier than it should be, wear clothes with pockets to fit in some heavy items during the check.
Trying to save money by flying at night
Trying to save money, travelers often choose flights at night. But it sometimes leads to even bigger expenses. The public transport doesn’t work at night, so you’ll likely have to pay for a taxi. Many hotels require additional payments for early check-ins. At night, in many airports, cafes and stores are closed, so there’s nothing to eat.


brightside--2020-12-28--17 Foreign Habits That Can Make Locals Feel Embarrassed for You

People in Great Britain highly appreciate personal space .
They will look at you with surprised eyes if you come too close to a person while standing in a line , for example .
In order not to annoy anyone , follow this hack from a local resident : “ In a supermarket queue , I keep an arm ’ s length distance from the shopper in front of me and expect the shopper behind to do the same .
On very crowded days , I will relent and require at least half an arm ’ s length.
” You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips in the US .
Here is what a tourist from Asia who didn ’ t leave a tip for their server in the US shared , “ As we were leaving , the waitress came out to the parking lot and asked in a very polite , sincerely concerned way : ’ Was there anything wrong with the service ?
’ This was in Koreatown , Los Angeles , and our group completely forgot to add a tip when calculating the bill .
We apologized and went back into the restaurant to @ @ @ @ @

People in Great Britain highly appreciate personal space . They will look at you with surprised eyes if you come too close to a person while standing in a line, for example. In order not to annoy anyone, follow this hack from a local resident: “In a supermarket queue, I keep an arm’s length distance from the shopper in front of me and expect the shopper behind to do the same. On very crowded days, I will relent and require at least half an arm’s length.”
You can’t get by without leaving tips in the US. Here is what a tourist from Asia who didn’t leave a tip for their server in the US shared, “As we were leaving, the waitress came out to the parking lot and asked in a very polite, sincerely concerned way: ’Was there anything wrong with the service?’ This was in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and our group completely forgot to add a tip when calculating the bill. We apologized and went back into the restaurant to add the tip.”


brightside--2020-12-28--30 Celebs Who Look So Alike, Their Own Mothers Could Mix Them Up

We ’ re willing to bet that you ’ ve mistaken 2 different celebrities on one or more occasions in @ @ @ @ @ in handy for them when they need to portray a historical figure in a movie @ @ @ @ @ re close in age and often pop up on our screens , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .

We’re willing to bet that you’ve mistaken 2 different celebrities on one or more occasions in your life. It comes in handy for them when they need to portray a historical figure in a movie, but when they’re close in age and often pop up on our screens, it’s simply tough to keep track.


brightside--2020-12-28--Bright Side Collected the Best Moments From the Year 2020 to Remind You of How Wonderful This Year W

Bright Side Collected the Best Moments From the Year 2020 to Remind You of How Wonderful This Year Was

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest The year 2020 is coming to an end , which means it ’ s high time we recalled all the good things that have taken place during these 365 days .
From dreams that came true to those who found their perfect path in life , each story in this article will raise your mood up a notch and remind you of what a wonderful world we live in .
Some companies found a way to reduce water pollution .
Some women decided to show off their bodies after pregnancy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved that everything is possible in this world .
This girl got the prom dress of her dreams thanks to her older brother who created the dress himself after learning their parents couldn ’ t afford one .
Here ’ s the happy sister with her talented brother .
Some people finally found their true selves , like this person .
There are those who found a loving soul out of the blue .
“ My sister and brother-in-law just adopted a kitten .
Look at how happy he is !
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside and my cat cuddled her ” And those who realized what being a mother is really like These guys proved that you don ’ t need to be similar to become friends .
While these people displayed how kind their hearts are .
And he does it for free .
Or like Jon Bon Jovi , who opened a free restaurant for those in need

The year 2020 is coming to an end, which means it’s high time we recalled all the good things that have taken place during these 365 days. From dreams that came true to those who found their perfect path in life, each story in this article will raise your mood up a notch and remind you of what a wonderful world we live in.
We at Bright Side dove through all the posts we gathered this year and chose stories our readers liked the most. Let’s see what 2020 brought us.
Some companies found a way to reduce water pollution.
The nets placed at the outlets of waterways help catch trash and prevent it from getting into the water.
Some women decided to show off their bodies after pregnancy and proved women are ALWAYS beautiful.
Others proved that everything is possible in this world.
Chelsea Werner
Chelsea Werner, a girl with Down syndrome, became an internationally renowned model and a 4-time Olympic champion.
Ellie Goldstein
Ellie G. became a world model, starred in a Gucci ad, and even landed a Vogue magazine cover.
Cameron Diaz became a mother at 47.
And this father made a miracle come true by practicing kangaroo care with his son who was born 16 weeks early.
This girl got the prom dress of her dreams thanks to her older brother who created the dress himself after learning their parents couldn’t afford one.
Here’s the happy sister with her talented brother.
Some people finally found their true selves, like this person.
“From a bearded guy to a gorgeous pink-haired chick”
There are those who found a loving soul out of the blue.
“My sister and brother-in-law just adopted a kitten. Look at how happy he is!”
“The time I rescued a crying kitten outside and my cat cuddled her”
And those who realized what being a mother is really like
These guys proved that you don’t need to be similar to become friends.
While these people displayed how kind their hearts are.
Like this dentist who travels the world and brings back smiles to people’s faces!
And he does it for free.
Or like Jon Bon Jovi, who opened a free restaurant for those in need
Remember that every little step you make today makes a big difference tomorrow.


brightside--2020-12-29--20 Cozy Photos That’ll Keep You Warm When It’s Freezing Outside

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It feels magical in the wintertime when you can cuddle with relatives and pets while it ’ s snowing outside .
And going to the post office with kids to send a letter to Santa Claus and help make a wish come true for the next year is delightful .
All these cozy moments make us feel fulfilled and grateful for our life .
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“ Postman Morris has made sure our son ’ s letter gets to Santa for years.
” 4 .
“ I taught my dog to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my attempts to take a pic.
” 6 .
“ A lot can change in 22 years .
Some things never do.
” 7 .
“ Sometimes you cuddle when you can.
” 8 .
“ My grandfather built me a rocking horse 20 years ago , but it got lost through the years , so now he ’ s built one for my son.
” 9 .
“ I ’ ve just opened up a fresh jar of cat.
” 10 .
“ My daughter went sledding for her first time ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 11 .
“ Corg butt , toe beans , and look at his sploot !
” 13 .
When there is too much love to have private space .
14 .
“ Sometimes you just need to cuddle your bear and go to sleep.
” 15 .
There are so many versions of a comfortable position .
18 .
“ We ’ ve decorated my prosthetics to match the Christmas feeling we have.
” 19 .
“ Cute little Santa couple takes a walk each morning in my neighborhood.
” 20 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Santa .
”

It feels magical in the wintertime when you can cuddle with relatives and pets while it’s snowing outside. And going to the post office with kids to send a letter to Santa Claus and help make a wish come true for the next year is delightful. All these cozy moments make us feel fulfilled and grateful for our life.
We at Bright Side wish you a happy winter and we’ve found some warm photos that can make your day even better.
1. “Postman Morris has made sure our son’s letter gets to Santa for years.”
2. Enemies by day, bros by night...
3. Fluffy dog bed for kitten
4. “I taught my dog to pose and now he is photobombing all my attempts to take a pic.”
5. Just count to 3.
6. “A lot can change in 22 years. Some things never do.”
7. “Sometimes you cuddle when you can.”
8. “My grandfather built me a rocking horse 20 years ago, but it got lost through the years, so now he’s built one for my son.”
9. “I’ve just opened up a fresh jar of cat.”
10. “My daughter went sledding for her first time ever and she had an absolute BLAST!”
11. “Corg butt, toe beans, and look at his sploot!”
12. “Feliz Navidad!”
13. When there is too much love to have private space.
14. “Sometimes you just need to cuddle your bear and go to sleep.”
15. There are so many versions of a comfortable position.
16. Christmas family trips can be fun.
17. “Oliver fell asleep while begging.”
18. “We’ve decorated my prosthetics to match the Christmas feeling we have.”
19. “Cute little Santa couple takes a walk each morning in my neighborhood.”
20. “You’re never too old for Santa.”


brightside--2020-12-29--20+ Tricks That Movie Stars From the Last Century Used for the Sake of Beauty

One of the contestants of a beauty pageant confessed that she covered her teeth with Vaseline to make smiling easier .
It makes you feel uncomfortable to have your mouth closed with it inside , so you just keep smiling .
The movie stars of the 20th century were no less inventive in their attempt to maintain their beauty .
But some of their tricks are truly shocking .
At Bright Side , we don ’ t recommend following the beauty hacks from the celebrities of the past .
However , you may find some of these things useful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her eyes .
Twiggy revealed that her iconic , long , ’ 60s lashes were inspired by her childhood doll .
When she started modeling she would set the alarm for 90 minutes before she had to leave because it took that long to apply her make-up .
She would layer 3 pairs of false eyelashes over her own and paint extra ‘ twigs ’ on her skin underneath .
In the end , she would make her lips look plumper .
Brigitte Bardot used her saliva to style her locks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lips , winged eyeliner , and curvy body .
But we also adored her for her voluminous blonde hair and the way she styled it .
The interesting thing is that she used her saliva while curling her hair .
She applied spit to the longer pieces of hair that framed her head .
She would then twirl them and pull them back tight behind her ear where she would then let them dry and pull them out to reveal her unmistakable signature curl .
Jacqueline Kennedy had a few tricks up her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , needle-thin eyebrows were popular .
Many women plucked them or even shaved them off .
Hollywood actresses of the 1930s penciled more pronounced , curved arches to add to the drama onscreen .
During the filming of Roman Scandals ( 1933 ) , Lucy needed to have her eyebrows entirely shaved off and they never grew back .
Rita Moreno fought blemishes with the help of a rough brush .
Rita Moreno used to have very oily skin and acne when she was young .
Back then , she had to apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face with acetone alcohol , using gauze , every day .
It was very harsh , but exfoliating every day helped her a lot .
Eventually , this trick brought positive results .
These days , Moreno prefers to keep her makeup minimal .
She uses a skin cleanser and moisturizer .
Mae West , a controversial movie star and screenwriter , used coconut oil as her go-to moisturizer and claimed that it was the secret behind her youthful complexion .
She also loved baby oil as a moisturizer and said the secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marlene Dietrich came up with her own version of a facelift .
In the 1940s , plastic surgery was an emerging industry , so Marlene Dietrich came up with her own absolutely safe replacement .
She used surgical tape to pull back the skin on her face , keeping it concealed in her hairline or under a wig .
To keep her skin taut , the actress ran a thin gold chain under her chin and behind her ears to pull back sagging skin , taking years off of her look .
Dietrich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her wigs for a magical effect on camera .

One of the contestants of a beauty pageant confessed that she covered her teeth with Vaseline to make smiling easier. It makes you feel uncomfortable to have your mouth closed with it inside, so you just keep smiling. The movie stars of the 20th century were no less inventive in their attempt to maintain their beauty. But some of their tricks are truly shocking.
At Bright Side, we don’t recommend following the beauty hacks from the celebrities of the past. However, you may find some of these things useful.
Twiggy put 3 sets of false eyelashes on her eyes.
Twiggy revealed that her iconic, long, ’60s lashes were inspired by her childhood doll. When she started modeling she would set the alarm for 90 minutes before she had to leave because it took that long to apply her make-up. She would layer 3 pairs of false eyelashes over her own and paint extra ‘twigs’ on her skin underneath. In the end, she would make her lips look plumper.
Joan Crawford chewed gum all the time.
This popular actress from the ’30s built a real cult around her beauty. She would splash her face 25 times with ice-cold water after every wash and then apply moisturizer.
She would also rub lemons on her elbows to keep them looking young and smooth.
She chewed gum because she believed that it firmed up her jaw and helped her to drain the toxins out from under her chin.
Brigitte Bardot used her saliva to style her locks.
Brigitte Bardot was famous for her full lips, winged eyeliner, and curvy body. But we also adored her for her voluminous blonde hair and the way she styled it. The interesting thing is that she used her saliva while curling her hair. She applied spit to the longer pieces of hair that framed her head. She would then twirl them and pull them back tight behind her ear where she would then let them dry and pull them out to reveal her unmistakable signature curl.
Jacqueline Kennedy had a few tricks up her sleeve.
Jacqueline Kennedy used a few tricks in her beauty routine. She’d take yoga classes.
Every Thursday, she had a self-care night for her nails and hair.
She brushed her hair 75 times every night.
She’d never go to bed with her makeup on (she used a cleanser — preferably an Erno Laszlo one, as they were her favorites — and scrubbed for 2 minutes).
She loved sunbathing and wearing sunglasses (because she would be able to see what people were doing and protect her eyes at the same time).
Her favorite perfume and foundation were Joy (by Dior) and Elizabeth Arden, respectively.
Lucille Ball shaved off her eyebrows.
In the 1920s and 1930s, needle-thin eyebrows were popular. Many women plucked them or even shaved them off. Hollywood actresses of the 1930s penciled more pronounced, curved arches to add to the drama onscreen. During the filming of Roman Scandals (1933), Lucy needed to have her eyebrows entirely shaved off and they never grew back.
Rita Moreno fought blemishes with the help of a rough brush.
Rita Moreno used to have very oily skin and acne when she was young. Back then, she had to apply ultraviolet light for acne and scrub her face with acetone alcohol, using gauze, every day. It was very harsh, but exfoliating every day helped her a lot. Eventually, this trick brought positive results. These days, Moreno prefers to keep her makeup minimal. She uses a skin cleanser and moisturizer.
Mae West used baby oil.
Mae West, a controversial movie star and screenwriter, used coconut oil as her go-to moisturizer and claimed that it was the secret behind her youthful complexion. She also loved baby oil as a moisturizer and said the secret was to put it on warm.
Marlene Dietrich came up with her own version of a facelift.
In the 1940s, plastic surgery was an emerging industry, so Marlene Dietrich came up with her own absolutely safe replacement. She used surgical tape to pull back the skin on her face, keeping it concealed in her hairline or under a wig. To keep her skin taut, the actress ran a thin gold chain under her chin and behind her ears to pull back sagging skin, taking years off of her look. Dietrich would also sprinkle real gold dust into her wigs for a magical effect on camera.
Marilyn Monroe minimized her hair washing.
This movie star had many secrets that helped her to emphasize her beauty. To keep her signature shade of platinum as long as possible and to not ruin her hair with peroxide, Monroe was said to have minimized washes by dabbing sifted baby powder on her roots.
The actress wanted longer and more voluminous lashes without help from fringy falsies, but instead with more natural-looking results. So, Allan Snyder would cut her false eyelash strips in half and apply them only to the outer corners of her eyes.
Monroe used an early version of the Wonderbra. Not only did it have extra straps for better lift — helping it act almost like a suspension bridge — but it also had an extra pair of outer cups to add another inch to Monroe’s bust.
To make her cleavage look beautiful in a dress with a low neckline, Monroe stuck to a “simple bust-firming routine.” Every morning, she lifted 2, 5-pound weights above her head 15 times from a “spread-eagle arm position,” then she repeated a second set with her arms above her head, and again at a 45-degree angle until she was tired.
By the way, despite the popular belief that Monroe only wore 5 drops of Chanel No. 5 to sleep, she also put on a bra mistakenly believing that it would prevent her breasts from sagging. However, it has recently been proven that it is more healthy to sleep without one.


brightside--2020-12-29--16 Things That Can Blend in With Their Surroundings Better Than Chameleons

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest If you ’ ve ever spent hours searching for a thing that was “ hidden ” right in front of your eyes , then you ’ ve probably seen those objects that can completely merge with their surroundings .
Sometimes the thing and the background match so perfectly , it takes time and effort to see what is where , and it turns out these “ chameleons ” are not that rare — you may have one at your own house .
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There ’ s a chip on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
“ The way this carpet matched my shoes ” 4 .
This cleaner perfectly blends in with the countertop it is meant for .
9 .
It looks like someone has to search for their wallet pretty often .
10 .
“ I looked down to find that my shoes matched the rug.
” 11 .
When the tissue box is wearing the same dress as you ... 13 .
There ’ s a chair in this pic , but it took us quite a while to see it .
14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little bit.
” 15 .
3 Tic Tacs that perfectly merge with the background 16 .
“ I just realized that my cheese plate matches my kitchen counters .
”

If you’ve ever spent hours searching for a thing that was “hidden” right in front of your eyes, then you’ve probably seen those objects that can completely merge with their surroundings. Sometimes the thing and the background match so perfectly, it takes time and effort to see what is where, and it turns out these “chameleons” are not that rare — you may have one at your own house.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve found 16 gurus of camouflage in the world of inanimate things. Let’s see if they manage to also trick your vision.
1. There’s a chip on the table. Can you see it?
2. “My friend’s water bottle matches my other friend’s shirt.”
3. “The way this carpet matched my shoes”
4. This cleaner perfectly blends in with the countertop it is meant for.
5. This phone is a real chameleon.
6. “My wife’s single-purpose camouflage socks”
7. “My shirt matches my mom’s wallpaper.”
8. “Pesto pizza camouflaged on the counter”
9. It looks like someone has to search for their wallet pretty often.
10. “I looked down to find that my shoes matched the rug.”
11. When the tissue box is wearing the same dress as you...
12. “My luggage matched the train I rode in Amsterdam.”
13. There’s a chair in this pic, but it took us quite a while to see it.
14. “Socks that match my carpet a little bit.”
15. 3 Tic Tacs that perfectly merge with the background
16. “I just realized that my cheese plate matches my kitchen counters.”


brightside--2020-12-29--What Can Happen to Your Skin if You Quit Coffee Completely

Caffeine is known to benefit the skin , and it ’ s an essential ingredient in many skincare products .
But a cup of coffee can provide important trace elements internally , and they can affect your looks in many surprising ways .
Most of us have thought of giving up coffee at some point in our lives .
But it turns out that your skin probably won ’ t thank you for cutting out coffee completely .
We at Bright Side did our research to find out how quitting caffeine may affect your skin .
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You might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and powerful anti-inflammatory properties that benefit your skin .
Drinking coffee regularly may help reduce the inflammation that can cause facial acne , according to a study .
It also may reduce skin hyperpigmentation that has a connection with inflammation .
2 .
It will be harder to fight cellulite .
Antioxidants in coffee also help to reduce that “ orange peel ” look .
Caffeine causes blood vessels beneath the skin to dilate which improves overall blood flow .
This , in turn , may decrease the appearance of cellulite .
3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A cup of coffee a day may help protect your skin from photoaging .
Many trace elements in coffee , like chlorogenic acids , help to decrease the appearance of pigmented spots .
4 .
It may be more difficult to fight rosacea .
Rosacea is a very common skin condition that affects more than 14 million people in the US .
It may look like small , acne-like bumps that are actually tiny blood vessels under the surface of the skin .
Drinking several cups of coffee daily may prevent rosacea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cup or 2 a day may help protect your skin from rosacea .
5 .
It will be harder to get rid of dark circles .
Coffee may also help you to forget about those stubborn dark circles under your eyes .
Caffeine affects the blood vessels that contribute to dark circles , making them less visible .
6 .
Your skin may age more quickly .
While it is true that drinking too much coffee might dehydrate your skin , it can also protect it against sun damage .
A group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they found out that coffee drinkers have significantly fewer chances of developing sunspots .

Caffeine is known to benefit the skin, and it’s an essential ingredient in many skincare products. But a cup of coffee can provide important trace elements internally, and they can affect your looks in many surprising ways. Most of us have thought of giving up coffee at some point in our lives. But it turns out that your skin probably won’t thank you for cutting out coffee completely.
We at Bright Side did our research to find out how quitting caffeine may affect your skin.
1. You might get more breakouts.
Coffee has antioxidant and powerful anti-inflammatory properties that benefit your skin. Drinking coffee regularly may help reduce the inflammation that can cause facial acne, according to a study. It also may reduce skin hyperpigmentation that has a connection with inflammation.
2. It will be harder to fight cellulite.
Antioxidants in coffee also help to reduce that “orange peel” look. Caffeine causes blood vessels beneath the skin to dilate which improves overall blood flow. This, in turn, may decrease the appearance of cellulite.
3. You might experience more pigmentation.
A cup of coffee a day may help protect your skin from photoaging. Many trace elements in coffee, like chlorogenic acids, help to decrease the appearance of pigmented spots.
4. It may be more difficult to fight rosacea.
Rosacea is a very common skin condition that affects more than 14 million people in the US. It may look like small, acne-like bumps that are actually tiny blood vessels under the surface of the skin. Drinking several cups of coffee daily may prevent rosacea, according to research. Even drinking just a cup or 2 a day may help protect your skin from rosacea.
5. It will be harder to get rid of dark circles.
Coffee may also help you to forget about those stubborn dark circles under your eyes. Caffeine affects the blood vessels that contribute to dark circles, making them less visible.
6. Your skin may age more quickly.
While it is true that drinking too much coffee might dehydrate your skin, it can also protect it against sun damage. A group of researchers surveyed more than 100 women, and they found out that coffee drinkers have significantly fewer chances of developing sunspots.
How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? Have you noticed how it affects your skin?


brightside--2020-12-29--12 Things You Should Never Wash With Dish Soap

You shouldn ’ t try to use dish soap on anything other than dishes , because you might damage them more than clean them .
For example , if you rub your Moka pot with dish soap , it will leave behind a lot of residue that will change the taste of your coffee .
And if you run out of dishwashing detergent , think twice before putting dish soap inside the dishwasher .
You might end up with a house full of suds .
We at Bright Side are always thinking of your health and well-being , so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep away from dish soap .
Dish soap can leave some residue inside the Moka pot after washing , and it could be quite challenging to remove everything after one rinse .
You would need to thoroughly wash it several times and it would also ruin the finish of your pot .
Besides , you might have a soapy taste in your next pot of coffee .
Over time , all the scrubbing will also remove the coffee ’ s essential oils from the pot , which actually make the drink taste better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corrosion .
Dish soap is extremely sudsy and , if you put it in the dishwasher , you could damage the machine .
Plus , you could have another big problem : too many bubbles coming out .
The special detergent for the dishwasher has a specially designed formula that rinses the dishes perfectly and it is way less sudsy .
Just like with the dishwasher , you will have a suds party if you put dish soap in the washing machine .
It will not be able to handle and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaner clothes though , the formula is not heavy-duty enough to clean them anyway .
Although many say that dish liquid is an alternative for a car washing soap , you should not use it at all .
And there are several reasons : the hard chemicals from the dish soap can damage the paint from your car and it can also strip away any protective wax you might have on it .
Once it dries , the liquid can also leave a residue on your automobile because it is difficult to rinse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hair and it will strip away all of its essential oils .
And these essential oils are critical for beautiful and healthy hair .
The salt from the dish soap will completely dry your hair out , so your scalp will become flaky and irritated .
Plus , another ingredient , the sodium lauryl sulfate , may set off a skin condition called dermatitis .
Dish soap will most definitely remove the dirt from your windows or mirrors like it does on your glasses .
But it will be very hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them after you try to wash it off .
So if you want perfectly shiny windows and mirrors , just use your classic glass cleaner .
Dish soap will remove the oil seasoned layer from the surface .
And every cooking expert knows that ’ s what helps to heat food evenly and it also adds to the taste .
If you do it though , try to do it more rarely and use this alternative cleaning method : put salt in the still-warm skillet and rub it with a paper towel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of oil , if you wish .
Using dish soap on your hardwood floors will only leave them scratched and dingy .
Instead , if you want to have perfect and shiny hardwood floors , vacuum or sweep them first to remove any dirt or grit that could leave marks .
Afterward , use a wet mop and wipe all the surfaces .
It is recommended to use cleaning products specifically made for wood floors .
On the other hand , dish soap may be very effective on other types of flooring , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Leather is quite a delicate product and the chemicals from the dish soap might destroy it .
Just like your skin , leather items need also a moisturizing cream to keep the material soft .
You can use the dish soap on your leather shoes , but try to avoid it on fine leather clothing .
Dish soap can be very harsh for your dog ’ s skin and fur .
With regular use , you will notice that its skin will become irritated and very dry .
The internet is full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dish soap is one of the main ingredients , we would recommend buying a special dog product .
It has the necessary and right ingredients to protect your pet ’ s skin .
If you use your own shampoo , its skin might become dry because it is specifically designed for human pH levels .
The same rule applies to cats .
Dish soap will never replace insecticidal soap for 2 very good reasons : it is too harsh for the plants and it will not do a good job to ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of DIY recipes on the internet stating how to take care of your plants , you should still use a true insecticidal liquid , which is easy on the plants themselves , but deadly to insects .
As tempting as it may look , do not try to clean your fruits and vegetables with dish soap .
They have pores and the dish soap might get trapped inside — besides it was not meant for that .
You might also experience gastrointestinal issues or nausea , if you end up consuming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t try to mix dish soap with any other cleansers , like bleach or ammonia .

You shouldn’t try to use dish soap on anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them. For example, if you rub your Moka pot with dish soap, it will leave behind a lot of residue that will change the taste of your coffee. And if you run out of dishwashing detergent, think twice before putting dish soap inside the dishwasher. You might end up with a house full of suds. We at Bright Side are always thinking of your health and well-being, so we put together 12 things that you should keep away from dish soap.
1. The Moka pot
Dish soap can leave some residue inside the Moka pot after washing, and it could be quite challenging to remove everything after one rinse. You would need to thoroughly wash it several times and it would also ruin the finish of your pot. Besides, you might have a soapy taste in your next pot of coffee. Over time, all the scrubbing will also remove the coffee’s essential oils from the pot, which actually make the drink taste better, but also protect the surface from corrosion.
2. The dishwasher
Dish soap is extremely sudsy and, if you put it in the dishwasher, you could damage the machine. Plus, you could have another big problem: too many bubbles coming out. The special detergent for the dishwasher has a specially designed formula that rinses the dishes perfectly and it is way less sudsy.
3. The washing machine
Just like with the dishwasher, you will have a suds party if you put dish soap in the washing machine. It will not be able to handle and it will burst. More foam does not mean cleaner clothes though, the formula is not heavy-duty enough to clean them anyway.
4. Your car
Although many say that dish liquid is an alternative for a car washing soap, you should not use it at all. And there are several reasons: the hard chemicals from the dish soap can damage the paint from your car and it can also strip away any protective wax you might have on it. Once it dries, the liquid can also leave a residue on your automobile because it is difficult to rinse.
5. Your hair
Dish soap is too harsh for your hair and it will strip away all of its essential oils. And these essential oils are critical for beautiful and healthy hair. The salt from the dish soap will completely dry your hair out, so your scalp will become flaky and irritated. Plus, another ingredient, the sodium lauryl sulfate, may set off a skin condition called dermatitis.
6. Windows and mirrors
Dish soap will most definitely remove the dirt from your windows or mirrors like it does on your glasses. But it will be very hard to remove the streaks it leaves behind on them after you try to wash it off. So if you want perfectly shiny windows and mirrors, just use your classic glass cleaner.
7. Your cast iron skillet
Dish soap will remove the oil seasoned layer from the surface. And every cooking expert knows that’s what helps to heat food evenly and it also adds to the taste. If you do it though, try to do it more rarely and use this alternative cleaning method: put salt in the still-warm skillet and rub it with a paper towel. Afterward, you can add a bit of oil, if you wish.
8. Hardwood floors
Using dish soap on your hardwood floors will only leave them scratched and dingy. Instead, if you want to have perfect and shiny hardwood floors, vacuum or sweep them first to remove any dirt or grit that could leave marks. Afterward, use a wet mop and wipe all the surfaces. It is recommended to use cleaning products specifically made for wood floors. On the other hand, dish soap may be very effective on other types of flooring, like tile, linoleum, or vinyl.
9. Leather
Leather is quite a delicate product and the chemicals from the dish soap might destroy it. Just like your skin, leather items need also a moisturizing cream to keep the material soft. You can use the dish soap on your leather shoes, but try to avoid it on fine leather clothing.
10. Your dog
Dish soap can be very harsh for your dog’s skin and fur. With regular use, you will notice that its skin will become irritated and very dry. The internet is full of DIY recipes for homemade dog shampoos and dish soap is one of the main ingredients, we would recommend buying a special dog product. It has the necessary and right ingredients to protect your pet’s skin. If you use your own shampoo, its skin might become dry because it is specifically designed for human pH levels. The same rule applies to cats.
11. Your plants
Dish soap will never replace insecticidal soap for 2 very good reasons: it is too harsh for the plants and it will not do a good job to ward off pests either. Although there are a lot of DIY recipes on the internet stating how to take care of your plants, you should still use a true insecticidal liquid, which is easy on the plants themselves, but deadly to insects.
12. Your fruit or vegetables
As tempting as it may look, do not try to clean your fruits and vegetables with dish soap. They have pores and the dish soap might get trapped inside — besides it was not meant for that. You might also experience gastrointestinal issues or nausea, if you end up consuming it somehow.
BONUS: Don’t try to mix dish soap with any other cleansers, like bleach or ammonia.
Each of them has different ingredients that may become toxic if they interact.


brightside--2020-12-30--15 Power Moves That Put Bossy People Back in Their Place

It is more than likely that all or almost all of us have , at some point in time , @ @ @ @ @ or situations at work or at home .
In any case , these kinds of @ @ @ @ @ angry and somehow powerless .
However , the best way to face these issues is @ @ @ @ @ find quick and easy solutions , and most importantly , to not get too caught @ @ @ @ @ it to really affect us in the long term .
After all , the most @ @ @ @ @ for us all to recover our peace of mind and tranquility .

It is more than likely that all or almost all of us have, at some point in time, had to face unfair circumstances or situations at work or at home. In any case, these kinds of situations always leave us feeling angry and somehow powerless. However, the best way to face these issues is to never give up, find quick and easy solutions, and most importantly, to not get too caught up in the matter for it to really affect us in the long term. After all, the most important part of this is for us all to recover our peace of mind and tranquility.


brightside--2020-12-29--Princess Diana Is the Most Attractive Royal of All Time, According to Science

Princess Diana appeared to be one of the top 5 most attractive royal women , according to a golden ratio , which was developed by the ancient Greeks to measure physical perfection .
The late princess outshines Queen Rania of Jordan , Kate Middleton , and Meghan Markle .
We at Bright Side were left in awe by these results , and we ’ d love for you to find out how Diana ’ s perfection was calculated .
And in the bonus feature , we will unveil who is considered to be the most attractive male actor of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to miss it .
The ancient Greek “ golden ratio ” was applied to conduct the experiment .
A plastic surgeon named Dr. Julian De Silva used the digital version of the golden ratio in his research and applied the standards to famous women .
The results came out to be surprising : Diana took first place in the ranking of the 5 most well-known royal women .
Her face shape , including the size and position of the lips , nose , chin , and jawline appeared to be the best match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the ideal face should be about 1.6 times longer than it is wide .
The distance between the forehead hairline and the bottom of the chin should be divisible into 3 equal parts .
Diana outshined Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton but had another strong rival in this royal contest .
Diana was found to be an 89 % match to the golden ratio .
Dr. De Silva commented on the results : “ Diana made the highest score for her face shape , her nose width , her brow area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scores were for her chin and lips .
Her lips are a bit thin and not so well-defined and her chin is less ideal than some of the other women.
” Meanwhile , Queen Rania of Jordan was found to be the most beautiful living royal with a rating of 88.9 % .
“ She scored the highest of all for her chin which is the closest to ideal and also for her lips .
She showed lower results for her nose width and her brow area , ” says De Silva .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monaco earned a score of 88.8 % .
She scored the highest for her eye spacing , which appeared to be nearly ideal with a score of 99.8 % .
Her lips also won the highest score .
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton took the fourth and fifth places , but each of them has outstanding features on their own as well .
Meghan Markle scored 87.4 % , which put her in fourth place .
But experts praise her highly for her almost perfect facial symmetry with an ideally shaped nose and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greek ideal standards of all time .
Kate Middleton closed the “ top 5 ” list of the most attractive royals with a score of 86.82 % .
However , the “ perfect gap ” between her nose and lips and strong eye spacing were considered by experts to be the closest to perfection .
Bonus : The same rule was applied to define the most attractive man and the result is quite surprising .
According to the golden ratio rule , the most attractive man in the world scored 92.15 % and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no , it wasn ’ t Leo Di Caprio .
We at Bright Side know who this was and you can find out too by reading this article .

Princess Diana appeared to be one of the top 5 most attractive royal women, according to a golden ratio, which was developed by the ancient Greeks to measure physical perfection. The late princess outshines Queen Rania of Jordan, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle.
We at Bright Side were left in awe by these results, and we’d love for you to find out how Diana’s perfection was calculated. And in the bonus feature, we will unveil who is considered to be the most attractive male actor of all time — you don’t want to miss it.
The ancient Greek “golden ratio” was applied to conduct the experiment.
A plastic surgeon named Dr. Julian De Silva used the digital version of the golden ratio in his research and applied the standards to famous women. The results came out to be surprising: Diana took first place in the ranking of the 5 most well-known royal women. Her face shape, including the size and position of the lips, nose, chin, and jawline appeared to be the best match to the ideal ratio, which states that the ideal face should be about 1.6 times longer than it is wide. The distance between the forehead hairline and the bottom of the chin should be divisible into 3 equal parts.
Diana outshined Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton but had another strong rival in this royal contest.
Diana was found to be an 89% match to the golden ratio. Dr. De Silva commented on the results: “Diana made the highest score for her face shape, her nose width, her brow area, forehead, and eyebrows. Her lowest scores were for her chin and lips. Her lips are a bit thin and not so well-defined and her chin is less ideal than some of the other women.”
Meanwhile, Queen Rania of Jordan was found to be the most beautiful living royal with a rating of 88.9%. “She scored the highest of all for her chin which is the closest to ideal and also for her lips. She showed lower results for her nose width and her brow area,” says De Silva.
Princess Grace Kelly took third place.
The former Hollywood star and Princess of Monaco earned a score of 88.8%. She scored the highest for her eye spacing, which appeared to be nearly ideal with a score of 99.8%. Her lips also won the highest score.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton took the fourth and fifth places, but each of them has outstanding features on their own as well.
Meghan Markle scored 87.4%, which put her in fourth place. But experts praise her highly for her almost perfect facial symmetry with an ideally shaped nose and chin that are the closest to the Greek ideal standards of all time.
Kate Middleton closed the “top 5” list of the most attractive royals with a score of 86.82%. However, the “perfect gap” between her nose and lips and strong eye spacing were considered by experts to be the closest to perfection.
Bonus: The same rule was applied to define the most attractive man and the result is quite surprising.
According to the golden ratio rule, the most attractive man in the world scored 92.15% and left his rivals far behind. And no, it wasn’t Leo Di Caprio. We at Bright Side know who this was and you can find out too by reading this article.


brightside--2020-12-29--15 Times Nature Decided to Pull Tricks on Humans

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Be it a jalapeño disguised as a T-rex or putting seashells up on the tops of trees — as it turns out , sometimes nature loves breaking its own rules .
By pulling tricks when we least expect them , it ’ s almost as if nature actually likes to toy with humans for a good laugh .
1 .
A jalapeño that looks like it ’ s about to devour you instead 2 .
“ This 5-inch moth we found in our yard today ” 3 .
“ The skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the silhouette of a camel.
” 4 .
“ My cat ’ s markings make him look like he doesn ’ t have a nose.
” 6 .
“ This icicle kind of looks like a spine.
” 7 .
“ My mom ’ s cat looks like this cross-stitch her grandma made 50 years ago.
” 8 .
2 roses growing out of the dying remains of another rose 9 .
“ The way the boiling water pushed the peas into a star ” 11 .
How much snails can really grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vine produces mostly twins and triplet fruits , enough to showcase the cell division process.
” 14 .
“ A dog at my local animal shelter has partial heterochromia in both eyes.
” 15 .
These shells aren ’ t growing on a tree , nor are they full of cheerios .
The high tides are putting them up there .

Be it a jalapeño disguised as a T-rex or putting seashells up on the tops of trees — as it turns out, sometimes nature loves breaking its own rules. By pulling tricks when we least expect them, it’s almost as if nature actually likes to toy with humans for a good laugh.
Bright Side has put together 15 such photos that will make you believe that even nature has a sense of humor.
1. A jalapeño that looks like it’s about to devour you instead
2. “This 5-inch moth we found in our yard today”
3. “The skin on my apple kind of looks like the silhouette of a camel.”
4. “My cat’s markings make him look like he doesn’t have a nose.”
5. This isn’t a grape — it’s a chip that’s full of air.
6. “This icicle kind of looks like a spine.”
7. “My mom’s cat looks like this cross-stitch her grandma made 50 years ago.”
8. 2 roses growing out of the dying remains of another rose
9. “The way the boiling water pushed the peas into a star”
10. “Cubic crystals growing in old Play-Doh”
11. How much snails can really grow in size
12. Porcupine chew marks on a tree
13. “Our kiwi vine produces mostly twins and triplet fruits, enough to showcase the cell division process.”
14. “A dog at my local animal shelter has partial heterochromia in both eyes.”
15. These shells aren’t growing on a tree, nor are they full of cheerios. The high tides are putting them up there.


brightside--2020-12-29--Why Your Cat Bites Your Feet and How to Avoid It

Cats are enigmatic beings , and many times , we have a hard time figuring out what their behavior means .
It seems that , unlike other pets , such as dogs , cats can sometimes act in an unpredictable and inexplicable way .
However , our furry friends can also learn to behave if we train and teach them how to do so .
But that has to happen at an early age .
Once our cats have already acquired upsetting behaviors , such as biting your feet , we may feel concerned since we don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this problem has several causes and there are ways to fix it .
One of the main reasons your cat bites your feet or your legs is boredom .
The hunting instinct that is innate to all felines makes them naturally want to catch everything that they see on the move .
And if your cat spends a lot of time alone or you don ’ t pay enough attention to them , it ’ s very likely that they will try to chase you .
That ’ s because playing is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If your cat has to develop his hunting instinct on their own , your feet or ankles are the perfect prey to chase since they ’ re accessible and are always on the move .
In this way , the cat will have fun trying to catch you , and at the same time , they ’ ll make sure you pay attention to their needs .
To prevent this from happening , we recommend that you play with your cat often , and if you can ’ t , offer them safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertained throughout the day .
You can change out their toys as much as is necessary .
Pets often don ’ t know how to manage their excess energy and excitement .
This is likely the reason behind your cat swooping down to bite your feet or legs when something happens that makes them very happy .
Think about the times your cat bites your feet .
These are probably times when you ’ re playing with them or offering them a special treat that they really like .
Although the cause of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s very important that you teach your cat that hurting you is not a good thing .
To correct this behavior , you can use positive reinforcement .
When your cat bites your feet for excitement , stop what you ’ re doing , whether it ’ s feeding or playing with them .
Then help the cat calm down , and when they ’ re calm , reward them by playing again or giving them a treat .
If your cat bites your feet when you ’ re both sleeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you check your cat ’ s health .
Make sure that your cat has no injuries or doesn ’ t feel sick .
When cats are uncomfortable or sick , they seek your attention .
They ’ re trying to warn you they need your help , and one of the many ways they do this is by biting your feet .
If your cat isn ’ t sick , their discomfort could come from having been moved from a place or position where it was comfortable or safe to one where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then they ’ ll react to this with discomfort because they perceive it as a possible threat .
Some cats bite your feet or ankles simply because they ’ re aggressive .
This may be due to socialization problems that they ’ ve had ever since they were kittens or an environment that generates stress for them .
If your cat is in one of these situations , they could attack you as a form of self-defense .
If you find yourself in a situation where your cat is biting your feet due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact a veterinarian or a feline ethologist as soon as possible .
They ’ ll be able to give you advice and help you identify the specific source of your cat ’ s aggression .
That way , both your cat and the people that share space with it will be able to cope with this issue more effectively .
If your cat is very aggressive or their bites cause serious injuries , you should also seek medical attention for yourself as soon as you ’ ve been bitten .
So far , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the causes for a cat to bite your feet could be .
However , in case the problem you ’ re dealing with doesn ’ t require the assistance of a specialist , we ’ d like to give you some tips on how to solve this situation on your own .
Opportunities for play and predatory behavior : Provide your cat with enough toys , towers , high shelves , and hiding places that allow them to explore your house and be kept entertained while you ’ re away .
Keep in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose should be appropriate and safe for your cat .
Positive , consistent , and predictable human-cat interaction : Block out some time in your agenda to spend time with your cat .
If possible , this should always be at the same time of the day .
You can pet your cat and play with them — or if they enjoy exploring the surrounding areas , you can go for a walk together .
Get your cat a buddy to play with : If your cat spends a lot of time alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider is adopting a new kitten so that they can keep each other company .
Before you make this decision , make sure your cat has a sociable character and that they like spending time with other felines .
Also , bear in mind that adopting a new pet is a big responsibility .

Cats are enigmatic beings, and many times, we have a hard time figuring out what their behavior means. It seems that, unlike other pets, such as dogs, cats can sometimes act in an unpredictable and inexplicable way. However, our furry friends can also learn to behave if we train and teach them how to do so. But that has to happen at an early age. Once our cats have already acquired upsetting behaviors, such as biting your feet, we may feel concerned since we don’t know how to handle the issue. But this problem has several causes and there are ways to fix it.
So today, Bright Side wants to talk about cat psychology. We looked for tips from experts online and made a compilation of reasons and possible solutions to an issue that’s actually pretty common, as cat lovers might know. Read on to learn how you can prevent your cat from biting your feet.
1. Boredom
One of the main reasons your cat bites your feet or your legs is boredom. The hunting instinct that is innate to all felines makes them naturally want to catch everything that they see on the move. And if your cat spends a lot of time alone or you don’t pay enough attention to them, it’s very likely that they will try to chase you. That’s because playing is a way of stimulating their hunting instinct. If your cat has to develop his hunting instinct on their own, your feet or ankles are the perfect prey to chase since they’re accessible and are always on the move. In this way, the cat will have fun trying to catch you, and at the same time, they’ll make sure you pay attention to their needs. To prevent this from happening, we recommend that you play with your cat often, and if you can’t, offer them safe toys that can help keep them stay entertained throughout the day. You can change out their toys as much as is necessary.
2. Overexcitement or excitement in general
Pets often don’t know how to manage their excess energy and excitement. This is likely the reason behind your cat swooping down to bite your feet or legs when something happens that makes them very happy. Think about the times your cat bites your feet. These are probably times when you’re playing with them or offering them a special treat that they really like. Although the cause of this problem is not necessarily bad, it’s very important that you teach your cat that hurting you is not a good thing. To correct this behavior, you can use positive reinforcement. When your cat bites your feet for excitement, stop what you’re doing, whether it’s feeding or playing with them. Then help the cat calm down, and when they’re calm, reward them by playing again or giving them a treat.
3. Malaise
If your cat bites your feet when you’re both sleeping or resting, it’s recommended that you check your cat’s health. Make sure that your cat has no injuries or doesn’t feel sick. When cats are uncomfortable or sick, they seek your attention. They’re trying to warn you they need your help, and one of the many ways they do this is by biting your feet. If your cat isn’t sick, their discomfort could come from having been moved from a place or position where it was comfortable or safe to one where they don’t feel comfortable. Then they’ll react to this with discomfort because they perceive it as a possible threat.
4. Aggressive behavior
Some cats bite your feet or ankles simply because they’re aggressive. This may be due to socialization problems that they’ve had ever since they were kittens or an environment that generates stress for them. If your cat is in one of these situations, they could attack you as a form of self-defense. If you find yourself in a situation where your cat is biting your feet due to stress, we recommend that you contact a veterinarian or a feline ethologist as soon as possible. They’ll be able to give you advice and help you identify the specific source of your cat’s aggression. That way, both your cat and the people that share space with it will be able to cope with this issue more effectively. If your cat is very aggressive or their bites cause serious injuries, you should also seek medical attention for yourself as soon as you’ve been bitten.
Possible solutions
So far, we’ve only talked about what the causes for a cat to bite your feet could be. However, in case the problem you’re dealing with doesn’t require the assistance of a specialist, we’d like to give you some tips on how to solve this situation on your own.
Opportunities for play and predatory behavior: Provide your cat with enough toys, towers, high shelves, and hiding places that allow them to explore your house and be kept entertained while you’re away. Keep in mind that the toys and objects you choose should be appropriate and safe for your cat.
Positive, consistent, and predictable human-cat interaction: Block out some time in your agenda to spend time with your cat. If possible, this should always be at the same time of the day. You can pet your cat and play with them — or if they enjoy exploring the surrounding areas, you can go for a walk together.
Get your cat a buddy to play with: If your cat spends a lot of time alone, a solution you might want to consider is adopting a new kitten so that they can keep each other company. Before you make this decision, make sure your cat has a sociable character and that they like spending time with other felines. Also, bear in mind that adopting a new pet is a big responsibility.
Pay a visit to the vet: There are certain conditions or diseases that trigger aggressive reactions in cats. That’s why it’s always important to visit the vet at least twice a year to make sure your cat is in good health and in good general physical condition.