brightside--2020-05-19--Turns Out There Are Things We’re the Best At, Depending on Our Age

Turns Out There Are Things We ’ re the Best At , Depending on Our Age It turns out that there is the perfect age to get married , to develop your body , to make lots of money , and even to learn a new language .
People also succeed best of all with playing chess and remembering faces at a certain period in their life .
Bright Side found out what people are best at from 7 to 48 years old .
This may be a good opportunity to find a hobby or business that works best for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning their second language before 10 years old have a better chance of speaking it fluently , according to a study .
It ’ s unknown why the human brain struggles to learn a language in adulthood .
That being said , 17 or 18 years old is considered to be the last critical period for learning a new language .
A survey of 23,000 people in Germany found that current life satisfaction reaches its peak around ages 23 and 69 .
If you are already over 23 years old , then there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just wait for the second peak and everything will be OK again .
Of course , we ’ re being cheeky here !
First of all , the joy in our lives depends on our attitude toward the things that happen to us .
Women are most attractive — 23 years old According to the book Dataclysm , men find women in their early 20s most attractive .
Even as the men got older , their preference for 20-something women seemed to stay the same .
Yes , tastes may vary , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patterns .
Often , people tend to justify their laziness with made up reasons .
For example , people who are still young do not play sports , because “ it ’ s too late.
” But the study claims that the peak of muscle strength doesn ’ t even begin until 25 years old and lasts for about a decade .
For older people , there is also good news .
Physical activity decreases pretty slowly , and moderate exercise is considered useful at any age .
Mathematicians say that the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve looked at 37 % of those options .
It ’ s easy to caculate that if you are looking for a partner between the ages of 18 and 40 , then the best decision should be made at 26 years old .
This can be an excellent argument for single people who are about 20 and upset about not having relationships — you still have a lot of time !
If you are not a grandmaster , then never play chess for money with people who are 31 years old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s at this age that a person has the best developed abilities for this game .
But , of course , with constant training , you can defeat any opponent !
If chess is too boring for you , don ’ t be sad , we have another idea : You could always work for the secret service .
A study says that our best time for remembering faces is after the age of 30 .
According to a study , men earn the most when they ’ re about 48 or 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow until this age , and top out at a median of $ 95,000 annually .
How old are you now ?
What do you do best of all at the moment ?

It turns out that there is the perfect age to get married, to develop your body, to make lots of money, and even to learn a new language. People also succeed best of all with playing chess and remembering faces at a certain period in their life.
Bright Side found out what people are best at from 7 to 48 years old. This may be a good opportunity to find a hobby or business that works best for you right now.
Learning a new language — 7 years old
People who start learning their second language before 10 years old have a better chance of speaking it fluently, according to a study. It’s unknown why the human brain struggles to learn a language in adulthood. That being said, 17 or 18 years old is considered to be the last critical period for learning a new language.
Life satisfaction — 23 years old
A survey of 23,000 people in Germany found that current life satisfaction reaches its peak around ages 23 and 69. If you are already over 23 years old, then there is no reason to be sad — just wait for the second peak and everything will be OK again. Of course, we’re being cheeky here! First of all, the joy in our lives depends on our attitude toward the things that happen to us.
Women are most attractive — 23 years old
According to the book Dataclysm, men find women in their early 20s most attractive. Even as the men got older, their preference for 20-something women seemed to stay the same. Yes, tastes may vary, but this makes it possible to identify certain patterns.
Muscle strength — 25 years old
Often, people tend to justify their laziness with made up reasons. For example, people who are still young do not play sports, because “it’s too late.” But the study claims that the peak of muscle strength doesn’t even begin until 25 years old and lasts for about a decade. For older people, there is also good news. Physical activity decreases pretty slowly, and moderate exercise is considered useful at any age.
Finding a partner for marriage — 26 years old
Mathematicians say that the best time to make a decision is when you’ve looked at 37% of those options. It’s easy to caculate that if you are looking for a partner between the ages of 18 and 40, then the best decision should be made at 26 years old.
This can be an excellent argument for single people who are about 20 and upset about not having relationships — you still have a lot of time!
Playing chess — 31 years old
If you are not a grandmaster, then never play chess for money with people who are 31 years old. The study says that it’s at this age that a person has the best developed abilities for this game. But, of course, with constant training, you can defeat any opponent!
Remembering faces — 32 years old
If chess is too boring for you, don’t be sad, we have another idea: You could always work for the secret service. A study says that our best time for remembering faces is after the age of 30.
Men have awesome salaries — 48 years old
According to a study, men earn the most when they’re about 48 or 49 years old. Their salaries continue to grow until this age, and top out at a median of $95,000 annually.


brightside--2020-05-19--20 Actors Who Missed Out On Epic Film Roles

20 Actors Who Missed Out On Epic Film Roles Great characters require great actors to play them .
But in @ @ @ @ @ full of amazing stories and talented artists , the perfect role might slip away .
@ @ @ @ @ the best , but there have been many cases in which actors seriously regretted their @ @ @ @ @ was right or not , it ’ s fun to wonder about the interpretations we @ @ @ @ @ and Bright Side listed some iconic parts that could have gone to completely different actors @ @ @ @ @ think could have been improved with the artists on this list ?
And which ones @ @ @ @ @ way worse ?

Great characters require great actors to play them. But in a world like ours, full of amazing stories and talented artists, the perfect role might slip away. Sometimes it works out for the best, but there have been many cases in which actors seriously regretted their choices.
Whether the choice was right or not, it’s fun to wonder about the interpretations we never got to see, and Bright Side listed some iconic parts that could have gone to completely different actors.
1. Christina Applegate as Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
2. Emilia Clarke as Anastasia Steele (Fifty Shades of Grey)
3. Mark Wahlberg as Ennis Del Mar (Brokeback Mountain)
4. Julia Roberts as Viola De Lesseps (Shakespeare in Love)
5. Albert Brooks as Harry Burns (When Harry Met Sally)
6. Anne Hathaway as Alison Scott (Knocked Up)
7. Reese Witherspoon as Sidney Prescott (Scream)
8. Tom Hanks as Jerry Maguire (Jerry Maguire)
9. Leonardo DiCaprio as Dirk Diggler (Boogie Nights)
10. Denzel Washington as Detective David Mills (Se7en)
11. Harrison Ford as Alan Grant (Jurassic Park)
12. John Lithgow as The Joker (Batman)
13. Nicolas Cage as Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings)
14. Christopher Plummer as Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
15. Henry Winkler as Danny Zuko (Grease)
16. Johnny Depp as Ferris Bueller (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
17. Jake Gyllenhaal as Jake Sully (Avatar)
18. Warren Beatty as Bill (Kill Bill)
19. Selena Gomez as Mitchie Torres (Camp Rock)
20. Angelina Jolie as Dr. Ryan Stone (Gravity)


brightside--2020-05-20--15+ Animals Whose Eyes Speak Louder Than a Thousand Words

Just like humans , animals can convey a lot through their eyes .
Whether it ’ s joy or sadness , one look into our pets ’ eyes can either make or break our day .
And if we notice a pinch of sorrow in them , we will do our best to bring back that happy-go-lucky look .
We at Bright Side wonder when you last looked into an animal ’ s eyes and read a message in them .
Today , you have the opportunity to do so in order to feel the best vibes from these angels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the compilation will prove that you can understand a lot from looking into a frog ’ s eyes as well .
We all know who didn ’ t want to visit the dentist ... “ The only room in my house he is not allowed to enter ” “ Thank you for saving me , human !
” “ Just adopted this dude .
His name is Tucker and he ’ s a good boy.
” “ It was Otis ’ birthday and he couldn ’ t believe he got a cake all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your lap please ?
” “ Rats can be cute too !
Here ’ s Porcini , a 4-month-old female fancy rat.
” That smile is infectious , isn ’ t it ?
“ I got her from death row and since then , she ’ s saved my life every day.
” “ The look he gives me when I tell him it ’ s bath time ” “ Excuse me ?
Are you going to be on that laptop all day ?
” “ The cutest boy trying to convince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Look at this well-behaved flyer on the plane !
” Bonus : `` What do you mean , I ’ m occupying your windshield ?

Just like humans, animals can convey a lot through their eyes. Whether it’s joy or sadness, one look into our pets’ eyes can either make or break our day. And if we notice a pinch of sorrow in them, we will do our best to bring back that happy-go-lucky look.
We at Bright Side wonder when you last looked into an animal’s eyes and read a message in them. Today, you have the opportunity to do so in order to feel the best vibes from these angels. The bonus at the end of the compilation will prove that you can understand a lot from looking into a frog’s eyes as well.
We all know who didn’t want to visit the dentist...
“The only room in my house he is not allowed to enter”
“My sweet Beauceron pup”
“Thank you for saving me, human!”
“Just adopted this dude. His name is Tucker and he’s a good boy.”
“It was Otis’ birthday and he couldn’t believe he got a cake all to himself.”
“Can I get on your lap please?”
“Rats can be cute too! Here’s Porcini, a 4-month-old female fancy rat.”
That smile is infectious, isn’t it?
“My pup doing a morning stare”
“I got her from death row and since then, she’s saved my life every day.”
“Just got home from school...”
“The look he gives me when I tell him it’s bath time”
“Excuse me? Are you going to be on that laptop all day?”
“The cutest boy trying to convince me not to go to work”
Monday hugs, everyday hugs...
“Look at this well-behaved flyer on the plane!”
When your eyes literally radiate love:
Bonus: "What do you mean, I’m occupying your windshield?


brightside--2020-05-20--16 Impossible Jigsaw Puzzles That Will Challenge Your Patience

For many of us jigsaw puzzles are just perfect for spending some quality time all alone or together with our @ @ @ @ @ tastes of puzzle fans , manufacturers keep surprising us with new and challenging puzzles , @ @ @ @ @ really make you sweat and rack your brain .
A totally transparent puzzle , puzzles @ @ @ @ @ that never repeat , or even the front page of a newspaper — here are @ @ @ @ @ that will put your patience and nerves to the test .

For many of us jigsaw puzzles are just perfect for spending some quality time all alone or together with our families. To satisfy the tastes of puzzle fans, manufacturers keep surprising us with new and challenging puzzles, and some of them can really make you sweat and rack your brain. A totally transparent puzzle, puzzles with pieces of intricate shapes that never repeat, or even the front page of a newspaper — here are just a few challenging puzzles that will put your patience and nerves to the test.


brightside--2020-05-19--20+ Celebs Whose Sense of Humor Is Sharper Than a Knife

20+ Celebs Whose Sense of Humor Is Sharper Than a Knife Not all celebs stay low-key on social media .
Many choose to share their social events or their most precious possessions on their public accounts .
But there are also some celebrities who use their social profiles to showcase their amazing sense of humor , like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman roasting each other , or Will Smith swapping his face with his wife ’ s .
3 .
Hands down the best Twitter bio ever !
4 .
Chrissy Teigen is the queen of humor .
6 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shawn Mendes is basically all of us .
9 .
Mark Ruffalo knows best when it comes to modesty .
10 .
Shaquille O ’ Neal made the best use of the pun on his Twitter bio .
15 .
Anna Faris ’ bio has its own style .
16 .
When Conan O ’ Brien and his son found other ways to be entertained : 18 .
James Breakwell speaks on what every parent relates to .
19 .
Someone give Conan O ’ Brien the “ Best Husband in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bromance is perfectly depicted in their Twitter bios as well .
21 .
This list would be incomplete without Ryan Reynolds .
22 .
Someone swapped Will Smith ’ s face with his wife ’ s .

Not all celebs stay low-key on social media. Many choose to share their social events or their most precious possessions on their public accounts. But there are also some celebrities who use their social profiles to showcase their amazing sense of humor, like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman roasting each other, or Will Smith swapping his face with his wife’s.
So today, Bright Side is bringing forth a list of celebrities who should consider adding “comedian” to their resume — because why not?
1. Richard Marx got his priorities sorted.
2. “Jared Leto vibes today” — Courteney Cox
3. Hands down the best Twitter bio ever!
4. Chrissy Teigen is the queen of humor.
5. James Blunt being blunt
6. When Kat woke her cat up
7. Conan O’Brien dropping some truth bombs
8. Shawn Mendes is basically all of us.
9. Mark Ruffalo knows best when it comes to modesty.
10. Shaquille O’Neal made the best use of the pun on his Twitter bio.
11. Amy Schumer is a funny Potterhead.
12. “Happy St. Patrick’s Day.” — Josh Brolin
13. “Haven’t changed a bit. Equally handsome. Equally smart. #10yearchallenge” — Brian Baumgartner
14. “Thanksgiving: expectation vs reality....” — Blake Lively
15. Anna Faris’ bio has its own style.
16. When Conan O’Brien and his son found other ways to be entertained:
17. When Conan also bought snozzberry wallpaper:
18. James Breakwell speaks on what every parent relates to.
19. Someone give Conan O’Brien the “Best Husband in the World” award.
20. Their bromance is perfectly depicted in their Twitter bios as well.
21. This list would be incomplete without Ryan Reynolds.
22. Someone swapped Will Smith’s face with his wife’s.


brightside--2020-05-19--11 Survival Tips That May Help You Escape Risky Situations

11 Survival Tips That May Help You Escape Risky Situations If you find yourself swept into rapids , you should hold onto the first fixed object you find and not stand up , like Mark Lyons did .
These survival hacks are not just for the most extreme cases because even demisting your car windscreen is important for avoiding a serious road accident .
So , if you are an avid explorer or see yourself more as a homebody , it is important to be prepared for any situation you may find yourself in .
For this reason , Bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips for all kinds of trouble you may find yourself in , from a trip to the beach to finding water in an emergency .
Take a deep breath to prepare for the drop just before going over and make sure that you are positioned so that you are going down feet-first .
Wrap your arms around your head with your elbow pressed to your nose to seal it from water , then tense your muscles , press your legs and feet together , and tightly close your mouth and eyes .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bottom , start swimming away even before you come to the surface .
2 .
How to survive falling into rapids First , you should grab ahold of anything you can find around you , like a bolder or log , as soon as possible , to stop yourself from being dragged into further danger .
Even if the water is shallow enough , you should not stand up and try to walk to the shore , because you may be dragged down by the current again .
You should first try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shore .
Put your weight onto your right leg and with your left leg , shake your foot so that you can slowly bring it up to the surface and place your knee on top of the sand in a kneeling position .
With your weight now on your left kneeling leg , shake your right leg by leaning forward until you can bring it up in a kneeling position , and move off the sand .
• Top tip : Do not try to pull your legs up hard because your knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make a seep well for fresh drinking water By making a seep well you can find and replenish your water supply .
This tip is perfect for forested areas .
First find an area with dark or damp soil , which may mean that there is water underground .
Dig a hole about 2 ft wide and 1 ft deep before lining the side and bottom with stones which will prevent the dirt from mixing with your freshwater when you dip into it .
• Top tip : The darker green the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finding water .
5 .
How to demist your car windows Rub a halved raw potato on the inside of your windshield using the fleshy part , making sure that the starch is evenly spread across the glass .
Once it has dried , your window will stop steaming up because of the starch now on your glass .
6 .
How to steam your food in the wild Steaming food is a great way to consume nutrients since they are preserved within the food , unlike with boiling or frying .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a streamer by cutting small holes between each section and fitting a lid on top .
Place water in the bottom compartment and your food in the top .
Steam will then be created in the middle , which will cook your food .
First dig a trench that is 4 ft deep and 18 in wide , and use logs or stones with earth to build up the sides and make it a comfortable sitting height .
Next place logs across the opening , leave a gap for use , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logs with wood ash to seal the gaps and keep flies away .
• Top tips : Do not use a disinfectant in the toilet area , even if you have one , because it will destroy the useful bacteria that break down the waste , meaning it will start to stink very quickly !
• Replace the lid often to stop flies from circulating bacteria between the latrine and your camp food .
8 .
How to make soap in the wild The 2 ingredients that are needed for soap are oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal or fish oil and the alkali can be made of the ash of burnt wood or seaweed .
You need to wash the ash in water and strain it with the oil before simmering it until all the liquid has evaporated , then leave it to cool .
• Top tip : Start with more oil than alkali because too much alkali can make your skin dry and sore .
Hold a horizontal branch in place by creating notches in 2 posts dug into the ground and use a rope tied to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next you need to tie a noose from the horizontal branch using the bowline knot , the same knot we showed you above , so that it hangs to the ground to catch food .
This snare is ideal for small animals like rabbits and foxes .
• Top tip : You can add several nooses to the horizontal branch .
This is ideal for where the game trail widens .
11 .
How to use a heat reflector

If you find yourself swept into rapids, you should hold onto the first fixed object you find and not stand up, like Mark Lyons did. These survival hacks are not just for the most extreme cases because even demisting your car windscreen is important for avoiding a serious road accident. So, if you are an avid explorer or see yourself more as a homebody, it is important to be prepared for any situation you may find yourself in.
For this reason, Bright Side has created a list of essential tips for all kinds of trouble you may find yourself in, from a trip to the beach to finding water in an emergency.
1. How to survive a waterfall plunge
Take a deep breath to prepare for the drop just before going over and make sure that you are positioned so that you are going down feet-first. Wrap your arms around your head with your elbow pressed to your nose to seal it from water, then tense your muscles, press your legs and feet together, and tightly close your mouth and eyes. As soon as you hit the water at the bottom, start swimming away even before you come to the surface.
2. How to survive falling into rapids
First, you should grab ahold of anything you can find around you, like a bolder or log, as soon as possible, to stop yourself from being dragged into further danger. Even if the water is shallow enough, you should not stand up and try to walk to the shore, because you may be dragged down by the current again. You should first try to swim down river to the nearest shore.
3. How to escape quicksand
Put your weight onto your right leg and with your left leg, shake your foot so that you can slowly bring it up to the surface and place your knee on top of the sand in a kneeling position. With your weight now on your left kneeling leg, shake your right leg by leaning forward until you can bring it up in a kneeling position, and move off the sand. Top tip: Do not try to pull your legs up hard because your knee ligaments may tear.
4. How to make a seep well for fresh drinking water
By making a seep well you can find and replenish your water supply. This tip is perfect for forested areas. First find an area with dark or damp soil, which may mean that there is water underground. Dig a hole about 2 ft wide and 1 ft deep before lining the side and bottom with stones which will prevent the dirt from mixing with your freshwater when you dip into it. Top tip: The darker green the vegetation, the higher the chances of finding water.
5. How to demist your car windows
Rub a halved raw potato on the inside of your windshield using the fleshy part, making sure that the starch is evenly spread across the glass. Once it has dried, your window will stop steaming up because of the starch now on your glass.
6. How to steam your food in the wild
Steaming food is a great way to consume nutrients since they are preserved within the food, unlike with boiling or frying. The internal compartments of bamboo can be used as a streamer by cutting small holes between each section and fitting a lid on top. Place water in the bottom compartment and your food in the top. Steam will then be created in the middle, which will cook your food.
7. How to build a toilet
First dig a trench that is 4 ft deep and 18 in wide, and use logs or stones with earth to build up the sides and make it a comfortable sitting height. Next place logs across the opening, leave a gap for use, and cover with a lid. Cover the logs with wood ash to seal the gaps and keep flies away. Top tips: Do not use a disinfectant in the toilet area, even if you have one, because it will destroy the useful bacteria that break down the waste, meaning it will start to stink very quickly!
Do not use a disinfectant in the toilet area, even if you have one, because it will destroy the useful bacteria that break down the waste, meaning it will start to stink very quickly! Replace the lid often to stop flies from circulating bacteria between the latrine and your camp food.
8. How to make soap in the wild
The 2 ingredients that are needed for soap are oil and alkali. The oil can be animal or fish oil and the alkali can be made of the ash of burnt wood or seaweed. You need to wash the ash in water and strain it with the oil before simmering it until all the liquid has evaporated, then leave it to cool. Top tip: Start with more oil than alkali because too much alkali can make your skin dry and sore.
9. How to tie 4 must-know knots
The taut-line hitch knot is adjustable and ideal for tent guy lines or tidal moorings.
The 2 half hitch is a quick basic knot that is useful for tying with other ropes.
The timber hitch knot is for lifting and towing objects, like heavy logs.
The bowline knot creates a strong loop that can be used when boating or around the waist as a rescue line.
10. How to make a “roller spring snare”
Hold a horizontal branch in place by creating notches in 2 posts dug into the ground and use a rope tied to a tree to keep it secure. Next you need to tie a noose from the horizontal branch using the bowline knot, the same knot we showed you above, so that it hangs to the ground to catch food. This snare is ideal for small animals like rabbits and foxes. Top tip: You can add several nooses to the horizontal branch. This is ideal for where the game trail widens.
11. How to use a heat reflector
A heat reflector close to a fire will direct the heat back you, as well as move the smoke upward. This can be useful for directing heat into a shelter.
Sitting against a rock or tree with a heat reflector behind the fire means that your back will be heated as the rock or tree acts as a second reflector.
If there isn’t a rock or tree to use as a natural heat reflector to sit against, then you can make your own, with another behind the fire to direct as much heat as possible back at you.


brightside--2020-05-16--Russian Artist Draws Sarcastic Illustrations, the Ending of Which is Like Snow in the Summer

Russian illustrator Anton Gudim is one of our favorite artists , because his work has very sarcastic and unexpected twists @ @ @ @ @ life in its many complexities , some of which are absolutely absurd and are perfectly @ @ @ @ @ while others show us a whole different perspective that makes us laugh or think .

Russian illustrator Anton Gudim is one of our favorite artists, because his work has very sarcastic and unexpected twists. His art shows us life in its many complexities, some of which are absolutely absurd and are perfectly portrayed in his illustrations, while others show us a whole different perspective that makes us laugh or think.


brightside--2020-05-20--20 Users Share Simple Financial Habits Anyone Can Adopt

• Nothing ’ s going to go bad with this kind of reminder at home .
© jonzibar / Reddit • You can regrow a lot of veggies at home .
For instance , lettuce is fairly easy .
If you still have the stalk , put it in a glass of water until it roots , then toss it in some dirt and it will grow .
Same thing with some herbs or celery !
© GreatWhiteBuffalo41 / Reddit • Learn to properly freeze produce ( for most things you can chop them up and freeze them spread out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the way through , put them in a freezer bag or airtight container ) to save time , money , and food waste .
Since I often cook for one , I keep containers of chopped onions , bell peppers , poblanos , parboiled potatoes , and other prepped produce frozen so I can take only what I need .
It keeps my food flavorful and healthier , even if I only have rice and eggs , there are a million things you can do with a little garlic , different peppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ / Reddit • I ’ ve got 3 kids under 8 .
I use the food bank a lot .
Here are some of my ways of making my food budget stretch .
I keep 3 containers in my freezer for leftovers : a meat container : all edible meat leftovers get frozen to make a soup , a sauce , or a casserole ; a vegetable container : all clean veggie scraps or veggies that are about to spoil get frozen to make vegetable stock .
I can use that for soups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make rice taste better .
If it ’ s all edible stuff I will chop it up and throw it into a pasta sauce .
And I also have a fruit container : the leftover fruit from the kids ’ lunches gets saved .
Sometimes it gets made into a smoothie .
If it is mostly apples , I make apple butter or applesauce with it .
© Alexeipajitnov / Reddit

Nothing’s going to go bad with this kind of reminder at home. © jonzibar / Reddit
You can regrow a lot of veggies at home. For instance, lettuce is fairly easy. If you still have the stalk, put it in a glass of water until it roots, then toss it in some dirt and it will grow. Same thing with some herbs or celery! © GreatWhiteBuffalo41 / Reddit
Learn to properly freeze produce (for most things, you can chop them up and freeze them spread out on a cookie sheet. Once frozen all the way through, put them in a freezer bag or airtight container) to save time, money, and food waste. Since I often cook for one, I keep containers of chopped onions, bell peppers, poblanos, parboiled potatoes, and other prepped produce frozen so I can take only what I need. It keeps my food flavorful and healthier, even if I only have rice and eggs, there are a million things you can do with a little garlic, different peppers, and minimal spices. © LittleWhiteGirl / Reddit


brightside--2020-05-20--What Happens to Your Body When You Start Swimming Just 3 Times a Week

What Happens to Your Body When You Start Swimming Just 3 Times a Week Swimming may be your ticket to having a healthy body and soul , no matter your age .
Not only can it give you a full-body workout , but it also helps those who are coping with depression by releasing feel-good endorphins that trigger positive feelings .
But that ’ s not the only perk this activity can bring .
1 .
Your lungs will work better .
Regular swimming can be a good way to strengthen your lungs .
In fact , the study tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yoga when it comes to improving lung function .
This is because swimming is able to increase the muscle elasticity of the lungs and the chest .
2 .
Your joints will be stronger .
Because swimming supports almost 90 % of your weight , it ’ s the perfect kind of exercise for those with joint pain caused by arthritis , for example .
This means that regular swimming can help you to lessen the risk of worsening arthritis by giving your muscles regular exercise and helping to keep the muscles around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will strengthen your back .
If you are someone who suffers from chronic back pain such as sciatica , then swimming can build your back muscles and serve as pain relief since the weight is taken off your body in the water .
Swimming 3 days a week can be a fantastic way to burn off extra calories while also strengthening your muscles .
You can burn 500 calories in a 30-minute swim , which is actually double what you would burn if you were walking , making it the perfect low-impact exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your aging process will slow down .
According to one study , swimming 3,500 to 5,000 yards 3 to 5 times a week delayed the aging process , not by years but by decades .
The study says that this is partly due to the muscle strength of people who regularly swim , a key part of the aging process and the decline of physical health .
6 .
Your sleep will be better .
Swimming also does wonders for your mind and sleep .
This is because swimming has been found to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps insomnia .
This looks like positive news if you struggle to get enough sleep .
Did swimming help you to get rid of any problems ?
Have you noticed that it can do the trick when nothing else can ?

Swimming may be your ticket to having a healthy body and soul, no matter your age. Not only can it give you a full-body workout, but it also helps those who are coping with depression by releasing feel-good endorphins that trigger positive feelings. But that’s not the only perk this activity can bring.
Bright Side has found some of the most impressive ways swimming regularly can impact your life.
1. Your lungs will work better.
Regular swimming can be a good way to strengthen your lungs. In fact, the study tells us that swimming has an edge over yoga when it comes to improving lung function. This is because swimming is able to increase the muscle elasticity of the lungs and the chest.
2. Your joints will be stronger.
Because swimming supports almost 90% of your weight, it’s the perfect kind of exercise for those with joint pain caused by arthritis, for example. This means that regular swimming can help you to lessen the risk of worsening arthritis by giving your muscles regular exercise and helping to keep the muscles around your joints strong.
3. It will strengthen your back.
If you are someone who suffers from chronic back pain such as sciatica, then swimming can build your back muscles and serve as pain relief since the weight is taken off your body in the water.
4. You’ll burn away calories.
Swimming 3 days a week can be a fantastic way to burn off extra calories while also strengthening your muscles. You can burn 500 calories in a 30-minute swim, which is actually double what you would burn if you were walking, making it the perfect low-impact exercise for your daily routine.
5. Your aging process will slow down.
According to one study, swimming 3,500 to 5,000 yards 3 to 5 times a week delayed the aging process, not by years but by decades. The study says that this is partly due to the muscle strength of people who regularly swim, a key part of the aging process and the decline of physical health.
6. Your sleep will be better.
Swimming also does wonders for your mind and sleep. This is because swimming has been found to be one of the key exercises that helps insomnia. This looks like positive news if you struggle to get enough sleep.
Did swimming help you to get rid of any problems? Have you noticed that it can do the trick when nothing else can?


brightside--2020-05-20--15+ Pets That Will Brighten Your Day, Right Here and Right Now

15+ Pets That Will Brighten Your Day , Right Here and Right Now Some days are longer than others .
On these days , all we need is something to make our heart a little warmer .
For this , there is something that always works : animals .
They have the immense , yet gentle power to bring comfort to our lives through their companionship , when they ’ re playing around in our yards , or while they ’ re just being cute in their sleep .
Whether you have a pet with you or not , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will instantly make your day way better !
4 .
Unique coloring and sweetness overload in one !
5 .
My mom and dad got married !
7 .
He is a little shy , but he ’ s sweet .
9 .
Mommy said that I had to bring a jacket .
She was right .
10 .
I ’ ll take 10 of these , thanks !
11 .
Ok , now a serious one .
12 .
Working from home is so much harder with a sleepy kitten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ year for our dog 15 .
People complained about a cat roaming around a law firm office , so they hired him .
Meet Leon Advogato .
16 .
This is Nellie .
She ’ s an astronaut .
17 .
Before and after being called a good boy Which of these have brightened your day ?
Tell us in the comments , we want to know your favorite !

Some days are longer than others. On these days, all we need is something to make our heart a little warmer. For this, there is something that always works: animals. They have the immense, yet gentle power to bring comfort to our lives through their companionship, when they’re playing around in our yards, or while they’re just being cute in their sleep.
Whether you have a pet with you or not, we at Bright Side brought you 18 photos that will instantly make your day way better!
1. “Doga with Franklin”
2. “Mommy, what’s for breakfast?”
3. Meet Kylo. He breaks hearts for a living.
4. Unique coloring and sweetness overload in one!
5. My mom and dad got married!
6. When mom tells a good joke:
7. He is a little shy, but he’s sweet.
8. A mother’s love
9. Mommy said that I had to bring a jacket. She was right.
10. I’ll take 10 of these, thanks!
11. “My new puppy looks like a cloud.”
12. Working from home is so much harder with a sleepy kitten.
13. First Jeep ride of the year for our dog
14. Don’t bother me, I’m chilling.
15. People complained about a cat roaming around a law firm office, so they hired him. Meet Dr. Leon Advogato.
16. This is Nellie. She’s an astronaut.
17. Before and after being called a good boy
18. The Apriorinaked cattery owners keep the newborn kittens warm and cuddled.


brightside--2020-05-20--11 Animals We Didn’t Know Existed, But They’re So Charming We Want To Adopt Them

Our planet has been creating its own masterpieces for millions of years , and we will probably never be able @ @ @ @ @ the world has prepared for us .
Sounds sad , but it also means that @ @ @ @ @ to see for the rest of our lives .
The world is wonderful , and @ @ @ @ @ most adorable creatures .

Our planet has been creating its own masterpieces for millions of years, and we will probably never be able to experience or see everything the world has prepared for us. Sounds sad, but it also means that we have enough breathtaking things to see for the rest of our lives. The world is wonderful, and we share it with the most adorable creatures.


brightside--2020-05-20--12 Texts From Relatives With Surprise Endings Worthy of an Agatha Christie Novel

You may consider yourself lucky if there ’ s always room for a pinch of humor in your family .
@ @ @ @ @ our mood but they also extend our life .
In fact , a person simply @ @ @ @ @ without laughs in some cases .

You may consider yourself lucky if there’s always room for a pinch of humor in your family. Not only do jokes raise our mood but they also extend our life. In fact, a person simply can’t get by without laughs in some cases.


brightside--2020-05-20--Personal Trainers Show 10 Mistakes We Need to Stop Making During Workouts

Personal Trainers Show 10 Mistakes We Need to Stop Making During Workouts Getting your dream body can take much longer if you are doing your exercises incorrectly .
Even if the activities seem like nothing special , mistakes can occur in something random like how you place your feet , bend your knees , or arch your back .
As a result , this incorrect positioning might lead to injuries later on .
So , checking to ensure you ’ re not making any mistakes is crucial , even if you ’ ve been doing the same workout forever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectiveness during workouts .
And we feel the urge to share these tips with our readers , to make sure they get the best out of their workouts .
Take notes !
The most common mistakes made while doing lat pull-downs are pulling the bar down below your chest and letting your elbows move beyond your back , putting the bar behind your neck , or positioning your arms too wide .
• Arch your back , to bring your chest toward the bar .
• Keep your neck aligned with your spine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar , just a little wider than your shoulders .
• Make sure your elbows are pointed straight down .
Lunges are trickier than they seem at first .
Letting your front knee collapse in , leaning forward , back leg is straight instead of being bent , front heel coming off the ground — these are the most common mistakes that many people continue to make for years !
• When you step forward , make sure that your leg creates a 90° angle .
• The front knee shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rear knee should be kept parallel to the ground .
• The spine should be kept straight .
Many people fail to position themselves correctly while performing this challenging variation of the bridge exercise .
They usually don ’ t keep one of their legs bent at a 90° angle , and they don ’ t raise their second leg high enough .
• Lie on your yoga mat with your knees hip-distance apart .
• Squeeze your glutes and bring one leg toward the ceiling , keep it straight .
• Engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second leg that should be bent at a 90° angle .
If while doing a cable crunch you keep your torso completely straight , move your hips back and forth , or sit on your booty — you are doing this exercise completely wrong .
• Crunch down by contracting your abdominals ( your spine should be round ) .
Keep your head down .
• Hold the rope handles by your ears .
Here , the most common mistakes are positioning your elbows outward on the downward push , bending your back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not contracting your triceps .
• You are allowed to lean forward a little bit and bend your knees slightly .
Position your feet less than hip-distance apart .
• Keep your elbows tucked and close to your body .
• Resist contracting your spine , instead make sure you engage your tricep muscles as you push the rope down .
Doing squats wrong might lead to pain in your lower back and improper weight distribution in your legs and feet .
A lot of people do them while shoving their knees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to knee injuries .
• Keep your torso and back straight .
Make sure your weight is in your heels .
• Track your knees over your toes .
• While squatting , let your hips go down below knee height .
Classic push-ups are not very easy to perform , which can lead to a lot of incorrect positioning , like an arched back , unengaged abdominals , and hands that are not placed parallel to your shoulders .
Also , many people rush the exercise , which leads to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the yoga mat , place your hands at chest level , with your arms bent out at a 45° angle .
• Push yourself up with your hands , and bring your whole body up .
• Keep your spine straight , your legs aligned with the rest of your body , and your belly and pelvis tacked in .
Performing a plank incorrectly won ’ t challenge your muscles hard enough and will make all your efforts ineffective .
First , you are not supposed to arch your back , as this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of your abs .
Second , some lower their hips instead , also making their core muscles less engaged .
• Keep your back flat and in one line with your legs .
• Look down to bring your neck and head in alignment with your spine .
• Support yourself on your elbows , while engaging your quads , glutes , and most importantly , your core .

Getting your dream body can take much longer if you are doing your exercises incorrectly. Even if the activities seem like nothing special, mistakes can occur in something random like how you place your feet, bend your knees, or arch your back. As a result, this incorrect positioning might lead to injuries later on. So, checking to ensure you’re not making any mistakes is crucial, even if you’ve been doing the same workout forever.
Bright Side always opts for safety and effectiveness during workouts. And we feel the urge to share these tips with our readers, to make sure they get the best out of their workouts. Take notes!
1. Lat pull-downs
The most common mistakes made while doing lat pull-downs are pulling the bar down below your chest and letting your elbows move beyond your back, putting the bar behind your neck, or positioning your arms too wide. How you should do it: Arch your back, to bring your chest toward the bar.
Keep your neck aligned with your spine.
Position your hands on the bar, just a little wider than your shoulders.
Make sure your elbows are pointed straight down.
2. Lunges
Lunges are trickier than they seem at first. Letting your front knee collapse in, leaning forward, back leg is straight instead of being bent, front heel coming off the ground — these are the most common mistakes that many people continue to make for years! How you should do it: When you step forward, make sure that your leg creates a 90° angle.
The front knee shouldn’t go beyond your toes.
The rear knee should be kept parallel to the ground.
The spine should be kept straight.
3. Single-leg bridge
Many people fail to position themselves correctly while performing this challenging variation of the bridge exercise. They usually don’t keep one of their legs bent at a 90° angle, and they don’t raise their second leg high enough. How you should do it: Lie on your yoga mat with your knees hip-distance apart.
Squeeze your glutes and bring one leg toward the ceiling, keep it straight.
Engage your hips and support yourself with your second leg that should be bent at a 90° angle.
4. Cable crunch
If while doing a cable crunch you keep your torso completely straight, move your hips back and forth, or sit on your booty — you are doing this exercise completely wrong. How you should do it: Keep your hips locked.
Lean forward at the torso.
Crunch down by contracting your abdominals (your spine should be round). Keep your head down.
Hold the rope handles by your ears.
5. Rope pushdowns
Here, the most common mistakes are positioning your elbows outward on the downward push, bending your back forward, forcing the weight down, and not contracting your triceps. How you should do it: You are allowed to lean forward a little bit and bend your knees slightly. Position your feet less than hip-distance apart.
Keep your elbows tucked and close to your body.
Resist contracting your spine, instead make sure you engage your tricep muscles as you push the rope down.
6. Squats
Doing squats wrong might lead to pain in your lower back and improper weight distribution in your legs and feet. A lot of people do them while shoving their knees too far inward, which can also lead to knee injuries. How you should do it: Keep your torso and back straight. Make sure your weight is in your heels.
Track your knees over your toes.
While squatting, let your hips go down below knee height.
7. Push-ups
Classic push-ups are not very easy to perform, which can lead to a lot of incorrect positioning, like an arched back, unengaged abdominals, and hands that are not placed parallel to your shoulders. Also, many people rush the exercise, which leads to its low effectiveness. How you should do it: Lie flat on the yoga mat, place your hands at chest level, with your arms bent out at a 45° angle.
Push yourself up with your hands, and bring your whole body up.
Keep your spine straight, your legs aligned with the rest of your body, and your belly and pelvis tacked in.
8. Plank
Performing a plank incorrectly won’t challenge your muscles hard enough and will make all your efforts ineffective. First, you are not supposed to arch your back, as this puts pressure on your spine and arms instead of your abs. Second, some lower their hips instead, also making their core muscles less engaged. How you should do it: Keep your back flat and in one line with your legs.
Look down to bring your neck and head in alignment with your spine.
Support yourself on your elbows, while engaging your quads, glutes, and most importantly, your core.
9. Bent-over row
Many people make their legs completely straight while performing this exercise, which makes it hard to maintain your body position and balance. Also, rounding your back is a common mistake, which can lead to severe back pain. How you should do it: Keep your knees slightly bent at 15-20°.
Keep your spine straight and your lower back in a neutral position.
Pull your dumbbells up against your lower chest.
10. Donkey kicks
This very effective exercise can be completely spoiled by improper positioning. The most common mistake is keeping your back arched, because you are trying to bring your leg higher. Also, you are not supposed to crane your neck up or do the moves too fast. How you should do it: Keep your back and neck neutral, but your core engaged.
With your knee bent at 90°, raise your leg up and press with your foot up toward the sky.
Align your glute with your spine.
Squeeze this glute muscle at the top of the movement and bring the leg back.


brightside--2020-05-17--20 Times Nature Made Us Believe in Magic

20 Times Nature Made Us Believe in Magic Thunderstorms from a fairytale , transparent flowers , and skies that seem like they keep secrets from us .
There are wonderful sights that are always in front of us .
However , we need to be there in the moment , aware of our surroundings , in order to not miss these exceptional phenomena .
We at Bright Side created a list with images that seem like they have mystical properties and we are sharing them with all of you .
7 .
Eclipse on the 26th of December , 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I went to take a picture of a storm and this happened ... ” 12 .
This tropical lighting storm looks like a scene from a fairytale .
15 .
Spotted in the sky over Texas 17 .
There is a beach in Costa Rica that looks like a whale tail and can be walked on only during low tide .
18 .
A harpy eagle looks like a human in disguise .
20 .
This wasp nest looks like Jupiter .
Have you seen any amusing natural phenomena ?
Which one did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?

Thunderstorms from a fairytale, transparent flowers, and skies that seem like they keep secrets from us. There are wonderful sights that are always in front of us. However, we need to be there in the moment, aware of our surroundings, in order to not miss these exceptional phenomena.
We at Bright Side created a list with images that seem like they have mystical properties and we are sharing them with all of you.
1. 170 ft wide tree
2. ’Albino’ redwood
3. Bioluminescent termite mound
4. Bagworm Moth Caterpillar
5. A tree design inside a stump
6. Teardrop-shaped chicken egg
7. Eclipse on the 26th of December, 2019
8.Stairway to haven
9. A 30-million-year-old petrified pinecone
10. Mushroom-like iceberg
11. “Lighting struck right when I went to take a picture of a storm and this happened...”
12. This tropical lighting storm looks like a scene from a fairytale.
13. Iridescent clouds
14. Seafoam after a storm in Spain
15. Spotted in the sky over Texas
16. Helmcken Falls, Canada
17. There is a beach in Costa Rica that looks like a whale tail and can be walked on only during low tide.
18. A harpy eagle looks like a human in disguise.
19. Crystal caterpillar
20. This wasp nest looks like Jupiter.


brightside--2020-05-21--17 Stunt Doubles That Are Always in the Shadow of Celebrities

17 Stunt Doubles That Are Always in the Shadow of Celebrities There aren ’ t many movies that don ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , viewers understand that not every celebrity is brave enough to ride @ @ @ @ @ speed , jump through fire , or fight a zombie .
So obviously , this @ @ @ @ @ stunt double .
But how many of them do we actually know ?
After all @ @ @ @ @ in order for us to enjoy the amazing movies we see on the screen .
@ @ @ @ @ to restore justice .
Here are the faces and the names of the people who @ @ @ @ @ , replacing our favorite movie stars .
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3 charming stunt doubles and Millie @ @ @ @ @ on the set of Godzilla : King of the Monsters When you watch a film @ @ @ @ @ about who is in a certain scene : the actor or the stunt double ?
@ @ @ @ @ stunt double ?
Tell us about them in the comment section below .

There aren’t many movies that don’t include any dangerous scenes. Of course, viewers understand that not every celebrity is brave enough to ride a bike at a fast speed, jump through fire, or fight a zombie. So obviously, this becomes the job of the stunt double. But how many of them do we actually know? After all, they risk their lives in order for us to enjoy the amazing movies we see on the screen.


brightside--2020-05-21--20+ People Tried to Clean Off Century-Old Dirt and Hit the Jackpot

20+ People Tried to Clean Off Century-Old Dirt and Hit the Jackpot According to the information provided by Research Now , people from different countries have a different attitude toward cleaning .
The French love dancing and singing while cleaning , the Japanese love using different devices , and Brazilians use detergents more often than others .
True fans of cleaning are actually quite rare .
But some people love it so much that they ’ ve even managed to clean off age-old dirt using the tools they had at home .
We at Bright Side often come across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is hard to believe in some of the transformations , so we suggest that you take a look at them yourself .
“ Restoration of a 1950s Dixie Stove I found in an abandoned RV .
There were rat nests inside of it.
” “ I decided to clean the trophy room of the local rugby club.
” “ I was given a Stanley plane that had been buried for 50 years .
Challenge accepted.
” “ Saw this filthy lamp at my grandparents ’ house the other day and thought I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them.
” Is that really the same bathtub ?
“ This place didn ’ t look so great , even on its best days.
” “ One of the worst ones to date .
Had to throw out the carpet it was so full of bugs and mold.
” “ My husband brought over some of his family silver from England .
Some of it is 300 years old .
I finally cleaned it today.
” “ When we started , there were frogs in this pool.
” “ It was bent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baking soda cleanse and one trip to the goldsmith to bend it back was all it took.
” Some cleaning , polishing , and dying and you won ’ t recognize your old shoes .
When the difference is obvious : “ It was very hard to clean .
But with a powerful descaler , it was finally done .
”

According to the information provided by Research Now, people from different countries have a different attitude toward cleaning. The French love dancing and singing while cleaning, the Japanese love using different devices, and Brazilians use detergents more often than others. True fans of cleaning are actually quite rare. But some people love it so much that they’ve even managed to clean off age-old dirt using the tools they had at home.
We at Bright Side often come across the wonders of cleaning around the internet. It is hard to believe in some of the transformations, so we suggest that you take a look at them yourself.
“Restoration of a 1950s Dixie Stove I found in an abandoned RV. There were rat nests inside of it.”
“I decided to clean the trophy room of the local rugby club.”
“I was given a Stanley plane that had been buried for 50 years. Challenge accepted.”
“This frying pan looked absolutely disgusting when I found it.”
“Saw this filthy lamp at my grandparents’ house the other day and thought I’d clean it up a bit for them.”
“Cleaned my grandma’s TV remote today.”
“My vinyl fence is new again.”
Copper sink before cleaning & after
Is that really the same bathtub?
“This place didn’t look so great, even on its best days.”
“One of the worst ones to date. Had to throw out the carpet it was so full of bugs and mold.”
“My husband brought over some of his family silver from England. Some of it is 300 years old. I finally cleaned it today.”
“When we started, there were frogs in this pool.”
“It was bent and grimy. A hot water and baking soda cleanse and one trip to the goldsmith to bend it back was all it took.”
“I turned a rusty hammer to Mjölnir.”
Some cleaning, polishing, and dying and you won’t recognize your old shoes.
“Ketchup makes a great brass polish.”
When the difference is obvious:
“My aunt’s porch before and after”
“This 50-year-old Stanley wood plane belonged to my father-in-law.”
“It was very hard to clean. But with a powerful descaler, it was finally done.”
“After I power washed the deck...”


brightside--2020-05-20--20+ Things That Were One Man’s Trash, but Became Another Man’s Treasure

20+ Things That Were One Man ’ s Trash , but Became Another Man ’ s Treasure “ I saw a woman who was selling designer clothes for pennies .
I got this Gucci bag for $ 60.
” “ I bought this ring for $ 75 at a vintage clothing show .
It wasn ’ t marked for metal content , just had a HOB mark .
It turned out to be a platinum ring with a sapphire and diamonds.
” “ I found this shirt for $ 2 in a gigantic pile of used clothes in Barcelona .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I bought a new Italian buffet made of solid ash for $ 5,000 at an online marketplace , and its price at the store is about $ 80,000.
” “ Our local thrift shops sell all their items for 69¢ on Mondays .
Today , I managed to buy this Armani Jeans pencil dress.
” “ I bought this clutch bag for $ 1.50 , while they usually cost more than $ 250 in ordinary shops .
But it was the only time I got so lucky.
” “ I bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market for $ 10.
” “ I ’ d been dreaming of this sofa for a long time and found it for only $ 10.
” “ I bought a set of 1893 antique silver cutlery for $ 24 .
It ’ s a shame that it ’ s missing one fork.
” “ This is my best find .
I bought a pair of Valentino shoes in my size for only $ 80 .
They retailed for $ 975.
” “ I found this ring in a huge bowl , labeled ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was partly removed , and the sellers didn ’ t realize that this is a white gold ring.
” “ Today , I found a $ 4 dress I ’ m going to get married in .
This is exactly how I imagined my perfect wedding outfit.
” “ I bought a nearly new Delonghi Magnifica espresso machine for $ 13 !
They retail for about $ 900- $ 1,200.
” “ My wife and I finally found the last piece to complete our sitting room — a vintage chandelier to replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dress so much better now that the majority of my clothes are thrifted , and I don ’ t buy my outfits at mass-market stores.
” “ I feel blessed by the thrift gods today .
I bought this set with 38 pieces for $ 20 , and I ’ m in love with it.
” “ My wife and I got all these vintage books for $ 30 .
Some of them are pretty rare.
” “ I was worried that I ’ d have nothing to wear to a wedding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 20 suit.
” “ The breadmaker for $ 12 .
I love this machine and now , I always have fresh bread at my house.
” “ The wife might not like it , but I could not miss this near-mint rocking chair for $ 20 that can rotate 360°.
” “ I bought this necklace for $ 20 .
I ’ d pay the same price even if it was silver-plated , but it ’ s real silver , just unmarked.
” Bonus : Once , I found a bag at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where fake Rolex and Longines were mixed with real ones .
There were about 20 watches in there . ''

The British survey showed that people prefer buying second-hand items to purchasing brand new ones. And we decided to go further and find out which of the treasures these people remember as examples of being in the right place, at the right time.
Bright Side enjoyed reading these stories and feels a little bit jealous about which treasures some lucky people managed to find at thrift shops. At the end of this article, you’ll find a bonus — a story from our reader who found something unusual right on the street.
“I saw a woman who was selling designer clothes for pennies. I got this Gucci bag for $60.”
“It seemed like this woman just wanted to make people happy. At home, I found out that these bags cost $1,500 at Gucci’s official brand stores.”
“I bought this ring for $75 at a vintage clothing show. It wasn’t marked for metal content, just had a HOB mark. It turned out to be a platinum ring with a sapphire and diamonds.”
“I found this shirt for $2 in a gigantic pile of used clothes in Barcelona. I nearly fainted after checking the label.”
“I bought a new Italian buffet made of solid ash for $5,000 at an online marketplace, and its price at the store is about $80,000.”
“Our local thrift shops sell all their items for 69¢ on Mondays. Today, I managed to buy this Armani Jeans pencil dress.”
“I bought this clutch bag for $1.50, while they usually cost more than $250 in ordinary shops. But it was the only time I got so lucky.”
“I bought an ivory boy figurine at a flea market for $10.”
“I’d been dreaming of this sofa for a long time and found it for only $10.”
“I bought a set of 1893 antique silver cutlery for $24. It’s a shame that it’s missing one fork.”
“This is my best find. I bought a pair of Valentino shoes in my size for only $80. They retailed for $975.”
“I found this ring in a huge bowl, labeled ‘$5 each.’ The mark on it was partly removed, and the sellers didn’t realize that this is a white gold ring.”
“Today, I found a $4 dress I’m going to get married in. This is exactly how I imagined my perfect wedding outfit.”
“I love the little details in the lace and how it covers my body.”
“I bought a nearly new Delonghi Magnifica espresso machine for $13! They retail for about $900-$1,200.”
“My wife and I finally found the last piece to complete our sitting room — a vintage chandelier to replace a terrible ceiling fan.”
“I dress so much better now that the majority of my clothes are thrifted, and I don’t buy my outfits at mass-market stores.”
“This is a designer outfit, that only cost me $21.50.”
“I feel blessed by the thrift gods today. I bought this set with 38 pieces for $20, and I’m in love with it.”
“My wife and I got all these vintage books for $30. Some of them are pretty rare.”
“I was worried that I’d have nothing to wear to a wedding. But I was lucky to find this $20 suit.”
“I just adjusted it a bit — I made the sleeves longer and made the pants narrower and shorter.”
“Always check the drawers! I bought a Bombay jewelry chest and found a gold necklace inside.”
“The breadmaker for $12. I love this machine and now, I always have fresh bread at my house.”
“The wife might not like it, but I could not miss this near-mint rocking chair for $20 that can rotate 360°.”
“I bought this necklace for $20. I’d pay the same price even if it was silver-plated, but it’s real silver, just unmarked.”
Bonus: Once, I found a bag at a flea market with a wooden box, where fake Rolex and Longines were mixed with real ones. There were about 20 watches in there."


brightside--2020-05-20--Hungarian Blogger Recreates Iconic Looks Inspired By Movies and TV Shows

Hungarian Blogger Recreates Iconic Looks Inspired By Movies and TV Shows Kate ( @ kkpiece ) is a Hungarian fashion @ @ @ @ @ very creative challenge : create stylish outfits inspired by different characters from popular movies , @ @ @ @ @ anime .
The best part is that these looks are simple enough that you could @ @ @ @ @ home , yet so adorable that they could be used for many different occasions .
@ @ @ @ @ every single outfit and that ’ s why we decided to share them with you @ @ @ @ @ ( To All The Boys I ’ ve Loved Before ) 20 .
Lara Jean @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve Loved Before ) 21 .
Lara Jean ( To All The Boys @ @ @ @ @ ) Would you like to see her come up with an outfit for yet another @ @ @ @ @

Kate (@kkpiece) is a Hungarian fashion blogger who took on a very creative challenge: create stylish outfits inspired by different characters from popular movies, television shows, and even anime. The best part is that these looks are simple enough that you could try and recreate them at home, yet so adorable that they could be used for many different occasions.
Bright Side was amazed by every single outfit and that’s why we decided to share them with you.
1. Rachel Green (Friends)
2. Monica Geller (Friends)
3. Rachel Green (Friends)
4. Rachel Green (Friends)
5. Monica Geller (Friends)
6. Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
7. Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon)
8. Hotaru Tomoe / Sailor Saturn (Sailor Moon)
9. Rei Hino / Sailor Mars (Sailor Moon)
10. Rei Hino / Sailor Mars (Sailor Moon)
11. Winnie the Pooh (Winnie the Pooh)
12. Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
13. Veronica Sawyer (Heathers)
14. Heather Duke (Heathers)
15. Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale)
16. Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale)
17. Stella (Winx Club)
18. Musa (Winx Club)
19. Lara Jean (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before)
20. Lara Jean (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before)
21. Lara Jean (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before)
22. Lydia Martin (Teen Wolf)
23. Corey Mason (Empire Records)
24. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
25. Velma Dinkley (Scooby-Doo)
26. Cher Horowitz (Clueless)
27. Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
28. Moomin Cloud (Moomin)


brightside--2020-05-20--21 Unexpected Messages Hidden in Everyday Products That Can Make You Glow

21 Unexpected Messages Hidden in Everyday Products That Can Make You Glow Curiosity is a motivator for learning and it ’ s crucial for healthy development .
Product designers know this so they ’ ve decided to reward your nosy interest by sneaking secret messages into places you may never think to look in .
Such unexpected messages show humor and spread a little joy to people who use these products on a daily basis .
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This ramen cup has a hidden message when you recycle it responsibly .
2 .
Great advice on the bottom of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredient ” in these goldfish crackers is smiles .
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“ Saw this at a bar I went to today — look at the serial number.
” 10 .
“ Look what I found under the bed in our cruise liner ’ s cabin.
” 11 .
A friend bought a shirt and the tag had a message on it .
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“ My new glasses have a cute little message.
” 14 .
The footrest in my new Jeep says , “ sand snow rivers rocks ” in Morse code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the shape of a mountain inside of it .
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“ Found a pair of Kobe basketball shoes with the names of his 3 daughters in braille on the sole.
” 19 .
“ My boyfriend ’ s blender bottle had a cute message under the cap.
” 20 .
A new use for a dress label

Curiosity is a motivator for learning and it’s crucial for healthy development. Product designers know this so they’ve decided to reward your nosy interest by sneaking secret messages into places you may never think to look in. Such unexpected messages show humor and spread a little joy to people who use these products on a daily basis.
Bright Side has compiled a list of products containing cheeky hidden messages that will surely brighten up your day.
1. This ramen cup has a hidden message when you recycle it responsibly.
2. Great advice on the bottom of this coffee mug
3. Surprise! There are smiley faces under the keyboard knobs.
4. Curiosity rewarded
5. Very cheeky coconut water
6. The first “ingredient” in these goldfish crackers is smiles.
7. “Saw this at a bar I went to today — look at the serial number.”
8. “My yogurt just brightened my day.”
9. A Sparkling Ice bottle with a relatable hidden message
10. “Look what I found under the bed in our cruise liner’s cabin.”
11. A friend bought a shirt and the tag had a message on it.
12. “My new glasses have a cute little message.”
13. This raincoat reveals a floral pattern when wet.
14. The footrest in my new Jeep says, “sand snow rivers rocks” in Morse code.
15. Top Gear is always honest.
16. This Swiss water bottle has the shape of a mountain inside of it.
17. “I discovered a treasure map inside of my coffee mug!”
18. “Found a pair of Kobe basketball shoes with the names of his 3 daughters in braille on the sole.”
19. “My boyfriend’s blender bottle had a cute message under the cap.”
20. A new use for a dress label
21. A secret sloth on this drink bottle


brightside--2020-05-20--9 Psychological Tricks to Fight Back Against a Manipulator

“ Yeah , I think I got really mad over nothing again .
I ’ m sorry I was angry because you were only 40 minutes late .
It was my fault : I forgot to remind you .
And the bags weren ’ t that heavy anyway.
” Does this sound familiar to you ?
We hope not .
Because this is what manipulation looks like : threats , guilt , flattery , and blackmail .
1 .
Get rid of the motive Manipulative people often use specific situations to be able to use others .
They do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a job , or give you a small gift , and then they ask you for something that you don ’ t want to do , but that you can ’ t refuse .
Don ’ t give a manipulative person a motive — the factor they are trying to use .
Return the gift and solve your job problems by yourself .
And enjoy the fact that you don ’ t owe anything to anyone .
2 .
Focus the attention on the manipulator The thing a manipulator least expects , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ask them simple questions to throw them off .
For example : • “ Do you really care about my opinion ?
I feel like you ’ re asking me just to ask.
” • “ Are you ready to support my decision , even if it ’ s different from yours ?
” • “ Do you really expect me to do this ?
You know it ’ s not in my best interest.
” Do you have a colleague that loves delegating their job to others ?
Ask them if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
These questions will show you and them how absurd what they are asking for is .
After that , they will probably back off .
3 .
Use people ’ s names when talking to them This is not just pleasant for other people , but it ’ s useful for you .
This is also not a new idea : in his 1936 book How to Win Friends and Influence People , Dale Carnegie talked about how important it is to use people ’ s names .
This way of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is better to use the form of the name the person likes the most .
The people who are addressed to by their names are generally more friendly .
Use this method with manipulators and , chances are , they will not try to use you again .
4 .
Look them in the eye Just like in the previous situations , the point of this trick is to make the manipulator lose focus .
The first step is to say no to a request you don ’ t want to do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop an experienced manipulator .
Look them in the eye and say no .
Manipulative people themselves will stare at you in an intense gaze , so beat them at their own game with eye contact and make them feel uncomfortable about asking again .
A standard strategy of a manipulative person is taking a specific situation out of context and using it as an example of your regular behavior , to make you feel ashamed .
For example , a wife is angry that her husband forgot to take out the trash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chores regularly , even though this was the first time .
Don ’ t let people generalize things like this .
Just ask them for examples of other situations that led them to this opinion .
• “ Maybe you ’ re right .
Let ’ s try and remember some other examples of when I did this.
” 6 .
Repeat something until they really understand Broken records are annoying .
Manipulative people hate hearing the same phrase over and over again , especially if it ’ s not something they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a person won ’ t stop putting pressure on you and they keep on trying to push you into making a decision that benefits them , make up a universal response and repeat it in the same tone .
Make sure you strip your voice of emotion and repeat the phrase as many times as it takes them to finally hear you .
The universal replies can be , “ I ’ m not doing it , ” “ I don ’ t like this conversation , ” or “ Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important thing is to not change your tone and to not show any emotion .
This has to sound as if you don ’ t care .
An example : — I thought you understood me .
— I ’ m ready to listen to you again .
— What ’ s the point of talking to you if you can ’ t hear me ?
— I ’ m ready to listen to you again .
— You don ’ t understand the simplest things .
Maybe , you just don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m ready to listen to you again .
Here is another trick that can help you deal with this situation with ease and humor .
Imagine that there is a giant aquarium with thick walls between you and your manipulator .
Sound can ’ t go through these walls .
You can only see this person ’ s lips move , but you have no idea what they are talking about at the moment .
Manipulative people love intruding on other people ’ s private space .
They get too close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they pat you on the back .
In order to stop this process , take a few steps back .
This will help you achieve the necessary distance and stop the contact .
For many of us , it is not easy to say no when someone asks us to do something for them .
In this case , you can ask a person to discuss this via text .
This is great for the professional arena .

“Yeah, I think I got really mad over nothing again. I’m sorry I was angry because you were only 40 minutes late. It was my fault: I forgot to remind you. And the bags weren’t that heavy anyway.” Does this sound familiar to you? We hope not. Because this is what manipulation looks like: threats, guilt, flattery, and blackmail.
Bright Side knows what to do if you are manipulated by people who make you question your own decisions and try to make you take their side.
1. Get rid of the motive
Manipulative people often use specific situations to be able to use others. They do something good for you, like help you find a job, or give you a small gift, and then they ask you for something that you don’t want to do, but that you can’t refuse. Don’t give a manipulative person a motive — the factor they are trying to use. Return the gift and solve your job problems by yourself. And enjoy the fact that you don’t owe anything to anyone.
2. Focus the attention on the manipulator
The thing a manipulator least expects, is quick revenge from their victim. Ask them simple questions to throw them off. For example: “Do you really care about my opinion? I feel like you’re asking me just to ask.”
“Are you ready to support my decision, even if it’s different from yours?”
“Do you really expect me to do this? You know it’s not in my best interest.” Do you have a colleague that loves delegating their job to others? Ask them if they are ready to do your job next time. These questions will show you and them how absurd what they are asking for is. After that, they will probably back off.
3. Use people’s names when talking to them
This is not just pleasant for other people, but it’s useful for you. This is also not a new idea: in his 1936 book How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie talked about how important it is to use people’s names. This way of conversation improves understanding. Remember: it is better to use the form of the name the person likes the most. The people who are addressed to by their names are generally more friendly. Use this method with manipulators and, chances are, they will not try to use you again.
4. Look them in the eye
Just like in the previous situations, the point of this trick is to make the manipulator lose focus. The first step is to say no to a request you don’t want to do. However, this is not going to stop an experienced manipulator. Look them in the eye and say no. Manipulative people themselves will stare at you in an intense gaze, so beat them at their own game with eye contact and make them feel uncomfortable about asking again.
5. Don’t let them generalize
A standard strategy of a manipulative person is taking a specific situation out of context and using it as an example of your regular behavior, to make you feel ashamed. For example, a wife is angry that her husband forgot to take out the trash. She tells him off for avoiding the chores regularly, even though this was the first time. Don’t let people generalize things like this. Just ask them for examples of other situations that led them to this opinion. “Maybe you’re right. Let’s try and remember some other examples of when I did this.”
6. Repeat something until they really understand
Broken records are annoying. Manipulative people hate hearing the same phrase over and over again, especially if it’s not something they like to hear. If you feel that a person won’t stop putting pressure on you and they keep on trying to push you into making a decision that benefits them, make up a universal response and repeat it in the same tone. Make sure you strip your voice of emotion and repeat the phrase as many times as it takes them to finally hear you. The universal replies can be, “I’m not doing it,” “I don’t like this conversation,” or “Let’s stop discussing it.” The most important thing is to not change your tone and to not show any emotion. This has to sound as if you don’t care. An example: — I thought you understood me.
— I’m ready to listen to you again.
— What’s the point of talking to you if you can’t hear me?
— I’m ready to listen to you again.
— You don’t understand the simplest things. Maybe, you just don’t want to understand me?
— I’m ready to listen to you again.
7. Distract yourself and relax
Here is another trick that can help you deal with this situation with ease and humor. Imagine that there is a giant aquarium with thick walls between you and your manipulator. Sound can’t go through these walls. You can only see this person’s lips move, but you have no idea what they are talking about at the moment.
8. Keep your distance
Manipulative people love intruding on other people’s private space. They get too close to you, they touch your hands, they pat you on the back. In order to stop this process, take a few steps back. This will help you achieve the necessary distance and stop the contact. For many of us, it is not easy to say no when someone asks us to do something for them. In this case, you can ask a person to discuss this via text. This is great for the professional arena.
9. Analyze yourself
Manipulative people try to make others feel guilty. For example, parents that are a little bit sick start complaining about their health to make their children run to them, and forget about their own families, jobs, and other important things. Suffering from guilt? Do you agree with the imposed opinion that you are selfish and ungrateful? Ask yourself these questions: “Am I really selfish? I’ve done a lot for her in the past. I saw her 3 times last week. I cleaned the apartment, I bought her meds, and I gave her money.”
“Am I really that bad? There are things I do that actually prove the opposite.”


brightside--2020-05-20--20 People Recreated Their Childhood Photos, and the Whole Internet Liked Them

20 People Recreated Their Childhood Photos , and the Whole Internet Liked Them We all have quirky childhood photos that take us way back .
And one of the best Internet trends of late has probably been childhood photo recreations .
These photos are the perfect way to highlight the bond that you have with your family , and the entire idea is based on recreating a retro picture with all the members participating again .
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Recreated my mom ’ s favorite photo of us for Mother ’ s Day .
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Me holding on to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2002 .
I ’ m holding on to her even tighter at hers in 2020 .
😭 3 .
My siblings and I being goofy ( 1995 vs 2013 ) 5 .
For my mom ’ s 60th birthday , my brothers , my cousin , and I recreated a photo from my first day of kindergarten .
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Me and the brothers , like 25 years apart 7 .
My sis and I did a series of throwbacks — this is definitely the best one .
Circa 1994 vs 2015 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had matching photos as Ninja Turtles-obsessed preschoolers .
We knew what had to happen next .
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Clothing is still spot-on ( 1991 vs 2019 ) .
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Recreating the same picture 11 years later 13 .
Bride and Maid of Honor , then and now 14 .
Christmas present for my mom , 27 years apart 15 .
3 sisters , 37 years apart .
I don ’ t know why it took us so long to make one of these .
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My best friend and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last day of high school !
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It took us 14 years to recreate the same picture at the Taj Mahal in Agra and we ’ ve grown up .
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I found an old pic of me playing computer games .
As it turns out , I haven ’ t changed very much .
19 .
My siblings and I , at a party one night , decided to recreate an old Christmas pic .
We tried our best .
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My 4 brothers and me in 1997 vs @

We all have quirky childhood photos that take us way back. And one of the best Internet trends of late has probably been childhood photo recreations. These photos are the perfect way to highlight the bond that you have with your family, and the entire idea is based on recreating a retro picture with all the members participating again.
Bright Side loves this kind of positive internet trend, and here we compiled 20 of the most creative childhood re-enactments that’ll hopefully take you back to the good ol’ days.
1. Recreated my mom’s favorite photo of us for Mother’s Day.
2. Me holding on to my girl at my high school graduation in 2002. I’m holding on to her even tighter at hers in 2020. 😭
3. My siblings and I being goofy (1995 vs 2013)
4. 24 years in between
5. For my mom’s 60th birthday, my brothers, my cousin, and I recreated a photo from my first day of kindergarten.
6. Me and the brothers, like 25 years apart
7. My sis and I did a series of throwbacks — this is definitely the best one. Circa 1994 vs 2015
8. My boyfriend and I discovered that we had matching photos as Ninja Turtles-obsessed preschoolers. We knew what had to happen next.
9. Clothing is still spot-on (1991 vs 2019).
10. 2 curious cases of Benjamin Button (1999 & 2019).
11. Donkey Kong Country!
12. Recreating the same picture 11 years later
13. Bride and Maid of Honor, then and now
14. Christmas present for my mom, 27 years apart
15. 3 sisters, 37 years apart. I don’t know why it took us so long to make one of these.
16. My best friend and I during our first day of school and last day of high school!
17. It took us 14 years to recreate the same picture at the Taj Mahal in Agra and we’ve grown up.
18. I found an old pic of me playing computer games. As it turns out, I haven’t changed very much.
19. My siblings and I, at a party one night, decided to recreate an old Christmas pic. We tried our best.
20. My 4 brothers and me in 1997 vs 2017


brightside--2020-05-17--20+ Redditors Talk About the Books That Made Them Fall in Love With Reading

20+ Redditors Talk About the Books That Made Them Fall in Love With Reading Harry Potter is the most read @ @ @ @ @ having sold more than 500 million copies .
It made a whole generation read day @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not the only book that was life-changing .
Someone on Reddit recently asked @ @ @ @ @ made them love to read , and users recalled so many wonderful books , that @ @ @ @ @ start a new marathon .
Take a look at this list of books that Bright @ @ @ @ @ flashback to your childhood .
And we guarantee you ’ ll grab some of these @ @ @ @ @ ASAP .
Which book started your journey to the world of reading ?
Which one @ @ @ @ @ share with us in comments below and let 's find our book buddies !

Harry Potter is the most read book series in history, having sold more than 500 million copies. It made a whole generation read day and night, but it’s not the only book that was life-changing. Someone on Reddit recently asked people to remember which book made them love to read, and users recalled so many wonderful books, that we’re about to start a new marathon.
Take a look at this list of books that Bright Side has prepared for a flashback to your childhood. And we guarantee you’ll grab some of these to read to your children ASAP.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. I got sick a lot as a kid, and I remember my grandmother taking me to the library where we would just check out EVERY Boxcar Children book they had. So many days spent in bed with just a stack of those books beside me, devouring them one after the other. captain_asparagus / reddit
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. This brings back memories of 7-year-old me getting in trouble for reading at like 10 PM. God I loved those books. jeffbeezos123 / reddit
Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne was my favorite series as a kid, I still have all of them and I'm hoping to pass them on to my kids one day. fausyy / reddit
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This is such a good book. I was always a huge reader as a kid, but my older brother wasn't. This is one of the very few books he ever recommended to me and I remember I dropped everything to read it right away because I thought if he liked it, it had to be amazing. girlcalledgus / reddit
I read The Giver by Lois Lowry in 7th grade and it changed my life! That book raised so many questions and made me think outside the box. Dpg2304 / reddit
The Giver by Lois Lowry. I remember reading the next 3 books and writing a fifth for this one. Of all the things 12 year old me could have been obsessed with... Rad-Isk / reddit
The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin. When I was in grades 6-8, I was homeschooled and had no friends, so books were my life. I got so obsessed that I made a little notebook with profiles of all the girls, with various facts about them. I literally SENT it to Ann M. Martin and forgot about it after a few months. About 6 months later, the book came back in the mail with a signed picture of Ann M. Martin. And then I opened the notebook and she had HANDWRITTEN NOTES ABOUT THE GIRLS and even made some corrections! sarahmeisinger / reddit
Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. I absolutely loved this series. My 8th grade year we had to write a standardized essay recommending a book that should be adopted into the curriculum, and I chose this series. The following year, The Lightning Thief became required reading. So I'm not saying that I totally persuaded my school to read The Lightning Thief, but... smythology_ / reddit
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. I didn't know a book could touch you like that. I was in 5th grade when I read it, and it wrecked me emotionally. Still a favorite though... unknown / reddit
The Junie B. Jones books! Started reading this series in kindergarten, my first real chapter books. By the end of 2nd grade, I could proudly say I had read every Junie B. Jones book in the library, about 25-30 total if I remember correctly. Those books are what started my insatiable appetite for reading and I still sometimes think about the librarian who showed them to me. E-macularius / reddit
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. When I was a kid my mom forbade me from reading those books (too dark and violent) and I read them anyway and never regretted going behind her back. I’m now an adult and my mom recently revealed that she knew I was doing that all along and figured she’d just let it be. I love that series so much, but it’s a constant reminder that I'm not good at being sneaky. geothermalantlers / reddit
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is my favorite book, bar none, and I reference it multiple times a week, lol. It made me not only love reading, but also, the use of language in general. sandwichjuice / reddit
Redwall by Brian Jacques. I DEVOURED these books. It started with my mom reading them aloud to my brother and I, and by the time I could read more complex stuff by myself, I was done. One summer in elementary school I blew through like a book every couple days until I ran out and I literally cried. Marble_Narwhal / reddit
The first book I ever read all the way through was a Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon book I got from the book shelf in 4th grade. I don't remember the book, being that it was 30 years ago, but I remember being very proud of having read the whole book all the way through. It started me on a lifetime of reading, just like my dad, and to this day I read for enjoyment. All because of that one book. Smokedmeathead / reddit
Holes by Louis Sachar. IT BLEW MY MIND! Before that, I didn't know that you could have 2 different stories going at the same time that slowly interweave with each other. I just had no idea that stories didn't have to be linear, and it opened eyes to the fact that there are sooo many different ways to tell a story. Dionysus19 / reddit
The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan. I read these books when I was 8-12. My parents never read any books, it was my grandma who got me into reading. She would always read all the books I read. When a new book of Ranger's Apprentice was released, I would buy it immediately and she would constantly ask me to read it, so she could follow it too. It was when I was older, that I realized that all this time she had been reading a book which was too easy and probably a little boring, but she did it for me. After reading the books, we would discuss what happened in the books for hours. She is, to this day, an important influence in my life. KassassinsCreed / reddit


brightside--2020-05-21--A Photographer Captured Underwater Scenes That Seem to Be Straight Out of Classic Paintings

A Photographer Captured Underwater Scenes That Seem to Be Straight Out of Classic Paintings Baroque paintings are mostly defined by deep colors and the artistic play of light and shadows to achieve drama , tension , and a sense of awe .
The very same effect is achieved in the works of Christy Lee Rogers , a world-famous contemporary artist that creates underwater photos that look just like seventeenth-century oil paintings come to life !
Here at Bright Side , we were so impressed by Rogers ’ art that we couldn ’ t help but share it with you !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ born in Kailua , Hawaii .
Rogers is famous for not following the rules of conventional photography .
She uses water — or refracted light between water and air , to be more specific — to create Baroque-like effects .
She applies this technique to bodies submerged in water at night .
According to the artist , it allows her to show the human character “ as one of vigor and warmth ” and also captures the “ beauty and vulnerability of the tragic experience that is the human condition.
” Rogers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her response to a year of personal loss , according to the photographer , when she realized she needed to fully dive into her work .
She also said in an interview that these photos represent a “ soft and peaceful place ” that she imagines exists , where one can “ be free to let go and experience the beauty surrounding you.
” Through these works , Rogers became an internationally acknowledged artist .
Her works ( including video installations ) were exhibited all over the world , including Paris , London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , South Africa , and more .
Flowing fabric , models ’ poses , and vivid contrasts between light and shadow strikingly resemble the seventeenth-century oil paintings of Caravaggio and Rubens , proving that modern photography doesn ’ t concede great classical art .
Do you know other modern artists whose works remind you of classic art ?
Share your favorite art pieces — we ’ d be happy to see them in the comment section below !

Baroque paintings are mostly defined by deep colors and the artistic play of light and shadows to achieve drama, tension, and a sense of awe. The very same effect is achieved in the works of Christy Lee Rogers, a world-famous contemporary artist that creates underwater photos that look just like seventeenth-century oil paintings come to life!
Here at Bright Side, we were so impressed by Rogers’ art that we couldn’t help but share it with you!
“When I go into the ocean, I feel like I’m being rejuvenated.”
Christy Lee Rogers is an American photographer born in Kailua, Hawaii. Rogers is famous for not following the rules of conventional photography. She uses water — or refracted light between water and air, to be more specific — to create Baroque-like effects. She applies this technique to bodies submerged in water at night.
According to the artist, it allows her to show the human character “as one of vigor and warmth” and also captures the “beauty and vulnerability of the tragic experience that is the human condition.”
“Using the water creates something almost not of this world.”
Rogers’ recent series called “Muses” was her response to a year of personal loss, according to the photographer, when she realized she needed to fully dive into her work. She also said in an interview that these photos represent a “soft and peaceful place” that she imagines exists, where one can “be free to let go and experience the beauty surrounding you.”
As Christy Lee Rogers explains, water is alive like animals — powerful, nurturing, and healing.
Through these works, Rogers became an internationally acknowledged artist.
Her works (including video installations) were exhibited all over the world, including Paris, London, Italy, Mexico City, Shanghai, South Africa, and more.
Water and specific lighting create that brushstroke-like structure.
Flowing fabric, models’ poses, and vivid contrasts between light and shadow strikingly resemble the seventeenth-century oil paintings of Caravaggio and Rubens, proving that modern photography doesn’t concede great classical art.


brightside--2020-05-21--Test: Find the Hidden Objects in These 15 Images

Test : Find the Hidden Objects in These 15 Images Not everyone can describe themselves as being “ observant.
” @ @ @ @ @ so distracted that they can ’ t even find the pencil that they had in @ @ @ @ @ or the keys that are in their pocket .
But hey , maybe you ’ @ @ @ @ @ and all you need to do is train your latent talent .
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Find @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
Find the wolf among the sheep .
4 .
Find the heart among @ @ @ @ @ Find the butterfly among these parrots .
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Find the dog that has no @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
Find the thief at this party .
11 .
Find the doll that @ @ @ @ @ eyes .
13 .
Find the dice between the mice and the cheese .
14 @ @ @ @ @ pacifier ?
15 .
Find the panda among these raccoons .

Not everyone can describe themselves as being “observant.” Some might even consider themselves so distracted that they can’t even find the pencil that they had in their hand a second ago or the keys that are in their pocket. But hey, maybe you’re a great observer, and all you need to do is train your latent talent.
Bright Side brings you 15 visual challenges to test your powers of observation.
1. Find the parakeet among the leaves
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2. Find the wolf among the sheep.
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3. There’s a bear among these monkeys.
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4. Find the heart among these flowers.
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5. There’s a cat among these ninjas.
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6. Find the butterfly among these parrots.
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7. Find the dog that has no spots between these Dalmatians.
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8. There’s a snake among these bananas.
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9. Find the 2 identical umbrellas.
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10. Find the thief at this party.
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11. Find the doll that doesn’t have button eyes.
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12. There’s a toad between these leaves.
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13. Find the dice between the mice and the cheese.
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14. Can you find the pacifier?
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15. Find the panda among these raccoons.
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