brightside--2020-05-27--9 Child Prodigies That Should Be Considered Geniuses

9 Child Prodigies That Should Be Considered Geniuses Some people are truly extraordinary and show it from an early age .
In the fields of science , art , and sports , child prodigies stand out because they manage to reach impossible goals for someone their age .
These accomplishments are usually related to their superior intelligence which allowed them to maturely approach a discipline that interests them .
These children have surprised us with their fantastic work capacity and dedication to their passions .
History has given us hundreds of examples of child prodigies .
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and at that same age , he achieved notoriety as a musical performer .
At the age of 5 , Lope de Vega could read both in Spanish and Latin .
At 12 , he wrote his first comedy ( over the course of his life , he would write about 1,500 ) .
There are many more examples ( like Arthur Rimbaud , Blaise Pascal , and Gustav Mahler ) but in this article , we will focus on cases closer to our time .
In this list , we included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some are already adults , others are still adolescents , and some of them are still children .
However , they all have one thing in common : they ’ re extraordinary beings and true geniuses .
The case of Jacob Barnett ( born in 1998 ) is unique because his genius coexists with his autism .
At the age of 2 , the doctors told his parents that he may never read or talk again .
But instead , when he spoke again , he was able to speak 4 languages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indiana University at 8 .
A year later he expanded Einstein ’ s field of relativity , which was noted by experts as ground-breaking .
At 12 he wrote his first physics paper and became the youngest researcher to be accepted to Waterloo , Ont.
’ s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics at the age of 15 .
Akrit Jaswal ( born in 1993 ) was an exceptionally gifted child on all levels .
Only 10 months after being born , he was already taking his first steps .
Shortly after , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ write .
At 5 , he was reading Shakespeare ’ s plays in English .
However , the most fantastic thing about him is his passion for medicine which led him to perform his first surgical intervention at the age of 7 without receiving any academic training .
His case became known within his community and soon after , at age 11 , he began studying at a university .
His estimated IQ is 146 .
Onafujiri Remet ( 2010 ) is a child prodigy in the field of the arts .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 years old when he began taking photographs of the streets of Lagos .
He managed to make his first photographic exhibition before turning 4 .
The boy comes from a family of artists .
His father is also a photographer , a graphic designer , and has been a great promoter of Onafujiri ’ s artistic development .
Dakota Fanning is recognized worldwide as an actress and model .
But her career started early on .
She was really mature as a child and was able to hold full conversations at age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drama course .
And she was not mistaken .
At age 7 , Dakota was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Name is Sam , making her the youngest actress to receive a nomination in that category .
At only 25 , Dakota has already garnered dozens of awards and nominations for her work .
She has starred in over 30 movies and television shows ( including a Friends episode and Quentin Tarantino ’ s latest film , Once Upon a Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Hungarian chess player .
She is considered one of the world ’ s best chess players in history .
At age 15 , she received the title of Grand Master , making her the youngest person to earn the distinction .
In 2002 , she defeated the famous chess player Garry Kaspárov .
Now a mother of 2 children , she retired from chess competitions in 2014 .
B-Girl Terra was born in 2007 in the United Kingdom .
From a very young age , she showed great talent for dancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troupe Soul Mavericks .
At age 6 , she achieved world recognition by participating in the breakdance competition known as “ Chelles Battle Pro ” on the outskirts of Paris .
She won an award as the best dancer in her category , and the videos of her performance in the competition went viral , turning her into a celebrity .
Quvenzhané Wallis was born in 2003 in the USA .
In 2012 , at just 9 years of age , she starred in the movie Beasts of the Southern Wild .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several film awards and set a record as the youngest actress to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category .
She also participated in other significant films such as 12 Years a Slave and Fathers and Daughters .
Alma Deutscher was born in 2005 in England and is a pianist , a violinist , and a songwriter .
She started playing the piano at age 2 and the violin at age 3 .
At 4 , she composed her first musical pieces .
At the age of 6 , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at 7 , she produced her first significant work , an opera called The Sweeper of Dreams .
Since then , she has created sonatas , operas , and concerts , and also stands out as a performer .
Because of her young age and talent for acting and composition , she has been compared to Mozart , though she is not comfortable with that comparison .
She doesn ’ t want to be compared to anyone .
She wants to be known as Alma or Little Soul .

Some people are truly extraordinary and show it from an early age. In the fields of science, art, and sports, child prodigies stand out because they manage to reach impossible goals for someone their age. These accomplishments are usually related to their superior intelligence which allowed them to maturely approach a discipline that interests them. These children have surprised us with their fantastic work capacity and dedication to their passions.
Bright Side wants to share stories of 9 child prodigies who managed to excel in different branches of art, research, and sports from a very young age. Their feats have led us to conclude that they are genuinely gifted beings.
The child prodigy
History has given us hundreds of examples of child prodigies. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed musical pieces from the age of 5, and at that same age, he achieved notoriety as a musical performer. At the age of 5, Lope de Vega could read both in Spanish and Latin. At 12, he wrote his first comedy (over the course of his life, he would write about 1,500). There are many more examples (like Arthur Rimbaud, Blaise Pascal, and Gustav Mahler) but in this article, we will focus on cases closer to our time. In this list, we included children who are contemporary to our time. Some are already adults, others are still adolescents, and some of them are still children. However, they all have one thing in common: they’re extraordinary beings and true geniuses.
1. Jacob Barnett
The case of Jacob Barnett (born in 1998) is unique because his genius coexists with his autism. At the age of 2, the doctors told his parents that he may never read or talk again. But instead, when he spoke again, he was able to speak 4 languages. Jacob started auditing physics classes at Indiana University at 8. A year later he expanded Einstein’s field of relativity, which was noted by experts as ground-breaking. At 12 he wrote his first physics paper and became the youngest researcher to be accepted to Waterloo, Ont.’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics at the age of 15.
2. Akrit Jaswal
Akrit Jaswal (born in 1993) was an exceptionally gifted child on all levels. Only 10 months after being born, he was already taking his first steps. Shortly after, at age 2, he could read and write. At 5, he was reading Shakespeare’s plays in English. However, the most fantastic thing about him is his passion for medicine which led him to perform his first surgical intervention at the age of 7 without receiving any academic training. His case became known within his community and soon after, at age 11, he began studying at a university. His estimated IQ is 146.
3. Onafujiri Remet
Onafujiri Remet (2010) is a child prodigy in the field of the arts. He was born in Nigeria and was only 3 years old when he began taking photographs of the streets of Lagos. He managed to make his first photographic exhibition before turning 4. The boy comes from a family of artists. His father is also a photographer, a graphic designer, and has been a great promoter of Onafujiri’s artistic development.
4. Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning is recognized worldwide as an actress and model. But her career started early on. She was really mature as a child and was able to hold full conversations at age 5. Her mother enrolled her in a drama course. And she was not mistaken. At age 7, Dakota was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Name is Sam, making her the youngest actress to receive a nomination in that category. At only 25, Dakota has already garnered dozens of awards and nominations for her work. She has starred in over 30 movies and television shows (including a Friends episode and Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).
5. Judit Polgár
Judit Polgár is a Hungarian chess player. She is considered one of the world’s best chess players in history. At age 15, she received the title of Grand Master, making her the youngest person to earn the distinction. In 2002, she defeated the famous chess player Garry Kaspárov. Now a mother of 2 children, she retired from chess competitions in 2014.
6. Taylor Wilson
Taylor Wilson was born in 1994. His passion for nuclear physics led him to build his first nuclear fusion reactor at age 14. He is the youngest person in history to accomplish such a feat. With that project, he won first place at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
7. B-Girl Terra
B-Girl Terra was born in 2007 in the United Kingdom. From a very young age, she showed great talent for dancing and was part of the UK break dancing troupe Soul Mavericks. At age 6, she achieved world recognition by participating in the breakdance competition known as “Chelles Battle Pro” on the outskirts of Paris. She won an award as the best dancer in her category, and the videos of her performance in the competition went viral, turning her into a celebrity.
8. Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis was born in 2003 in the USA. In 2012, at just 9 years of age, she starred in the movie Beasts of the Southern Wild. Her performance was so spectacular that she won several film awards and set a record as the youngest actress to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category. She also participated in other significant films such as 12 Years a Slave and Fathers and Daughters.
9. Alma Deutscher
Alma Deutscher was born in 2005 in England and is a pianist, a violinist, and a songwriter. She started playing the piano at age 2 and the violin at age 3. At 4, she composed her first musical pieces. At the age of 6, she could already write them by hand, and at 7, she produced her first significant work, an opera called The Sweeper of Dreams. Since then, she has created sonatas, operas, and concerts, and also stands out as a performer. Because of her young age and talent for acting and composition, she has been compared to Mozart, though she is not comfortable with that comparison. She doesn’t want to be compared to anyone. She wants to be known as Alma or Little Soul.


brightside--2020-05-27--20 Trees Whose Desire to Live Is So Strong, They Can Survive Anything

20 Trees Whose Desire to Live Is So Strong , They Can Survive Anything There ’ s an old fable about an oak tree that tried to stay strong against the wind , only to blow over .
But that ’ s just a story , and in real life , trees can actually be pretty tough .
Many can grow and thrive in the weirdest of places and in the strangest of conditions .
1 .
If they can make above ground pools , trees were the next best step .
3 .
“ This tree fell over and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 5 .
Fig trees are not known for their toughness ... but they should be .
6 .
“ Years of grooming to avoid power lines made this muscle tree strong.
” 7 .
You ’ ve heard of gnarled trees ... but never like this .
8 .
He ’ s going to grow big and strong one day ... somehow .
11 .
It ’ s like a whole world of trees all in one .
12 .
“ Found some incredibly strong tree roots in the white mountains.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people but not this palm tree .
14 .
“ This really showcases the power of nature.
” 15 .
Nobody wants to be just another brick in the wall .
16 .
“ Mother Nature always has the upper hand.
” 17 .
“ You can fall but with a little support , one can survive and live again.
” 18 .
No man is an island , but plants are another story .
19 .
Just a big tree in the big city !
20 .
“ C ’ mon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twist !
”

There’s an old fable about an oak tree that tried to stay strong against the wind, only to blow over. But that’s just a story, and in real life, trees can actually be pretty tough. Many can grow and thrive in the weirdest of places and in the strangest of conditions.
We at Bright Side love all things having to do with nature, so we’re sharing photos of powerful, strong trees with you.
1. If they can make above ground pools, trees were the next best step.
2. It’s like a squirrel’s answer to a roller-coaster.
3. “This tree fell over and grew 4 more trees out of itself.”
4. A tree grows in Brooklyn...
5. Fig trees are not known for their toughness...but they should be.
6. “Years of grooming to avoid power lines made this muscle tree strong.”
7. You’ve heard of gnarled trees...but never like this.
8. He’s going to grow big and strong one day...somehow.
9. Eat your heart out, Edmund Hillary.
10. Talk about those square roots...
11. It’s like a whole world of trees all in one.
12. “Found some incredibly strong tree roots in the white mountains.”
13. The desert can beat most people but not this palm tree.
14. “This really showcases the power of nature.”
15. Nobody wants to be just another brick in the wall.
16. “Mother Nature always has the upper hand.”
17. “You can fall but with a little support, one can survive and live again.”
18. No man is an island, but plants are another story.
19. Just a big tree in the big city!
20. “C’mon, everybody! Let’s do the twist!”


brightside--2020-05-28--20 Things We Keep Doing Wrong Every Day Without Even Realizing It

20 Things We Keep Doing Wrong Every Day Without Even Realizing It Small details define us in many ways .
For example , in some countries , it ’ s common to eat while watching TV while in other countries , eating requires a total state of awareness .
And in countries like Greece or Turkey , it ’ s strictly forbidden to flush toilet paper .
We hardly think about these things because we find them so common , but as it turns out , we might have been doing everyday tasks wrong all this time .
Although the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a myth , chugging a glass of water might not be the best idea , especially after having a big meal .
It ’ s true that water can help you lose weight as it makes you feel less hungry , but after a big meal , gulping down a glass of water can result in a heavy bloated feeling .
Drinking water slowly can also help you avoid gassiness and burping caused by swallowing air when gulping .
Drinking water might be the most natural thing in the world , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stuff is so refreshing during the summer , so how bad could it be ?
But according to a study , drinking cold water worsened symptoms of digestive problems such as achalasia .
Although cold water won ’ t make you sick , it could constrict your blood vessels .
It ’ s the age-old question : should you keep tomatoes in the fridge or on the countertop ?
This depends on how ripe your tomatoes are .
But ideally , you should do both .
Its ideal storage temperature is around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ripe tomatoes from developing mold because most fridges are set at 35ºF , ripe tomatoes will lose flavor .
Fortunately , letting your ripe tomatoes rest for a couple of days on the countertop after refrigerating them will give them their flavor back .
4 .
Washing your face with freezing cold or very hot water Although it might seem handy to wash your face while showering , if you shower with warm water , this could potentially be counterproductive .
On the one hand , it might make your skin produce more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry .
The best way to wash your face is with lukewarm or even cold water after showering as it will make the puffiness go away .
5 .
Flushing with the lid off Such a simple thing as flushing with the lid down could have a dramatic impact on your health .
Every time you flush it ’ s basically as if your toilet was sneezing ( experts call it toilet plume ) .
Since bacteria can be hurled up to 10 inches above the toilet when flushing with the lid off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of catching splashes of fecal matter .
6 .
Not storing herbs according to their type If you thought all fresh herbs should be stored the same way , it turns out it ’ s a bit more complicated than that .
Hardy herbs ( like oregano , rosemary , thyme , etc . )
are better preserved in a jar with their stems in water .
You can opt to store the jar in the fridge .
However tender herbs such as cilantro , parsley , celery ( stalks and leaves only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in paper bags in the fridge or wrapped in paper and in a plastic bag in the fridge .
Another eternal question is if it ’ s better to shower in the morning or at night .
Taking a morning shower clearly wakes you up .
But in order to have positive effects , it ’ s better to have a somewhat colder shower , or at least lukewarm .
However , if you prefer to shower at night , then not only will this help you to relax before going to bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cleaner environment at home .
In this case , you can use lukewarm water , but never too warm to avoid drying out your skin .
A good compromise might be to take 2 shorter showers daily at different temperatures .
Depending on the type of plastic you ’ re using , heating it in the microwave could release various chemicals into the foods or liquids that you ’ re warming up .
Although some plastics are deemed safe to heat , it might be better to err on the side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exact composition of your containers .
Even approved plastics do not guarantee chemical-free food after warming them up .
9 .
Not washing tin cans before opening them Despite the common belief , washing raw chicken can be counter-productive as it might contaminate other foods , utensils , and countertops .
Cans , on the other hand , are hardly washed and wrongly so .
It is recommended to wash them so harmful particles don ’ t fall into the food , especially if it ’ s a soda can , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into your mouth .
Non-stick pans can become a health issue if they ’ re not used in the right way .
Heating Teflon above 500ºF ( when preheating or when cooking a steak , for example ) could lead to a release of particles and gases that could harm you .
This , of course , doesn ’ t mean you can not use it , but rather , that you can not use it for everything .
When cooking meat , for example , choose cast iron pans instead .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medium-high temperatures , but watch out for its coating staying intact .
Eating slowly in order to be fully aware of your food is a Japanese custom that might be a part of what helps them stay slim .
It turns out that eating slowly can help you eat less and gobbling food makes us overeat because it takes our brain 20 minutes to register what our stomach contains .
Chopsticks also play a crucial role in this matter .
13 .
Drinking coffee right after waking up The time at which you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your caffeine tolerance , a study suggests .
Cortisol , the so-called “ stress hormone ” is responsible for keeping you alert .
There are about 3 daily peaks of cortisol production , one of them being right after waking up .
If you drink coffee during those peaks , your body might get used to creating less cortisol .
14 .
Eating a hamburger in a line instead of in circles Another problem regarding eating burgers is to hold it too tightly because doing so could cause the bun to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ideally , as shown above , the thumbs and pinkies should be at the bottom of the burger , and the middle 3 fingers on each hand should be on top — but you have to hold it with both hands , making it more difficult to eat your fries .
You ’ ve probably been eating Pringles wrong , but that ’ s ok .
Apparently , Pringles packaging is not only designed to keep the chips from falling apart during transport .
In fact , by folding an A4 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ canister , you can take it in and out without the chips crumbling .
If you ’ ve ever seen how monkeys peel bananas , you might have noticed that they do it slightly differently than us .
But you don ’ t need to be as messy about it .
It ’ s just that peeling it backward is easier because you peel it more cleanly .
So next time you ’ re eating a banana , turn it upside down and pinch the tip to peel it back .
18 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plate 19 .
Dissolving sugar in a circular stirring motion instead of a linear one Which of these things have you been doing wrong ?
Do you know any other hacks or things that should be included in this list ?
Let us know in the comments and post pictures of them if you can !

Small details define us in many ways. For example, in some countries, it’s common to eat while watching TV while in other countries, eating requires a total state of awareness. And in countries like Greece or Turkey, it’s strictly forbidden to flush toilet paper. We hardly think about these things because we find them so common, but as it turns out, we might have been doing everyday tasks wrong all this time.
Check out the rest of these common things Bright Side compiled for you that you might have been doing wrong without even noticing.
1. Chugging a glass of water after a big meal
Although the popular theory that water dilutes gastric juices is a myth, chugging a glass of water might not be the best idea, especially after having a big meal. It’s true that water can help you lose weight as it makes you feel less hungry, but after a big meal, gulping down a glass of water can result in a heavy bloated feeling. Drinking water slowly can also help you avoid gassiness and burping caused by swallowing air when gulping.
2. Drinking ice cold water
Drinking water might be the most natural thing in the world, and of course, a cold glass of the stuff is so refreshing during the summer, so how bad could it be? But according to a study, drinking cold water worsened symptoms of digestive problems such as achalasia. Although cold water won’t make you sick, it could constrict your blood vessels.
3. Storing tomatoes in the fridge
It’s the age-old question: should you keep tomatoes in the fridge or on the countertop? This depends on how ripe your tomatoes are. But ideally, you should do both. Its ideal storage temperature is around 55ºF. Although the fridge will prevent ripe tomatoes from developing mold because most fridges are set at 35ºF, ripe tomatoes will lose flavor. Fortunately, letting your ripe tomatoes rest for a couple of days on the countertop after refrigerating them will give them their flavor back.
4. Washing your face with freezing cold or very hot water
Although it might seem handy to wash your face while showering, if you shower with warm water, this could potentially be counterproductive. On the one hand, it might make your skin produce more oil to compensate and ultimately make it dry. The best way to wash your face is with lukewarm or even cold water after showering as it will make the puffiness go away.
5. Flushing with the lid off
Such a simple thing as flushing with the lid down could have a dramatic impact on your health. Every time you flush it’s basically as if your toilet was sneezing (experts call it toilet plume). Since bacteria can be hurled up to 10 inches above the toilet when flushing with the lid off, even your toothbrush is at risk of catching splashes of fecal matter.
6. Not storing herbs according to their type
If you thought all fresh herbs should be stored the same way, it turns out it’s a bit more complicated than that. Hardy herbs (like oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.) are better preserved in a jar with their stems in water. You can opt to store the jar in the fridge. However tender herbs such as cilantro, parsley, celery (stalks and leaves only), or mint are better kept in paper bags in the fridge or wrapped in paper and in a plastic bag in the fridge.
7. Taking a warm shower in the morning
Another eternal question is if it’s better to shower in the morning or at night. Taking a morning shower clearly wakes you up. But in order to have positive effects, it’s better to have a somewhat colder shower, or at least lukewarm. However, if you prefer to shower at night, then not only will this help you to relax before going to bed, but it can help you keep a cleaner environment at home. In this case, you can use lukewarm water, but never too warm to avoid drying out your skin. A good compromise might be to take 2 shorter showers daily at different temperatures.
8. Reheating plastic containers
Depending on the type of plastic you’re using, heating it in the microwave could release various chemicals into the foods or liquids that you’re warming up. Although some plastics are deemed safe to heat, it might be better to err on the side of caution if you’re unsure of the exact composition of your containers. Even approved plastics do not guarantee chemical-free food after warming them up.
9. Not washing tin cans before opening them
Despite the common belief, washing raw chicken can be counter-productive as it might contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops. Cans, on the other hand, are hardly washed and wrongly so. It is recommended to wash them so harmful particles don’t fall into the food, especially if it’s a soda can, for example, since you put it directly into your mouth.
10. Using Teflon with high heat
Non-stick pans can become a health issue if they’re not used in the right way. Heating Teflon above 500ºF (when preheating or when cooking a steak, for example) could lead to a release of particles and gases that could harm you. This, of course, doesn’t mean you cannot use it, but rather, that you cannot use it for everything. When cooking meat, for example, choose cast iron pans instead. You can also opt for granite stone for medium-high temperatures, but watch out for its coating staying intact.
11. Eating too fast
Eating slowly in order to be fully aware of your food is a Japanese custom that might be a part of what helps them stay slim. It turns out that eating slowly can help you eat less and gobbling food makes us overeat because it takes our brain 20 minutes to register what our stomach contains. Chopsticks also play a crucial role in this matter.
12. Watching TV while eating
Just in case our previous point didn’t get stressed enough, being aware of your food is important. To put it in different terms, distracted eating might lead to obesity, according to Harvard, because it makes you eat more in one meal.
13. Drinking coffee right after waking up
The time at which you drink coffee can actually have an impact on your caffeine tolerance, a study suggests. Cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone” is responsible for keeping you alert. There are about 3 daily peaks of cortisol production, one of them being right after waking up. If you drink coffee during those peaks, your body might get used to creating less cortisol.
14. Eating a hamburger in a line instead of in circles
Science has found the best way to eat a hamburger and it’s not the way we normally do it. The right way to chow down is to visually divide the burger into 8 parts and turn it around instead of eating it “linearly.”
15. Holding your burger too tightly
Another problem regarding eating burgers is to hold it too tightly because doing so could cause the bun to get crushed, spilling all its contents out. Ideally, as shown above, the thumbs and pinkies should be at the bottom of the burger, and the middle 3 fingers on each hand should be on top — but you have to hold it with both hands, making it more difficult to eat your fries.
16. Eating Pringles using an A4
You’ve probably been eating Pringles wrong, but that’s ok. Apparently, Pringles packaging is not only designed to keep the chips from falling apart during transport. In fact, by folding an A4 in half and just inserting it into the canister, you can take it in and out without the chips crumbling.
17. Peeling bananas backward
If you’ve ever seen how monkeys peel bananas, you might have noticed that they do it slightly differently than us. But you don’t need to be as messy about it. It’s just that peeling it backward is easier because you peel it more cleanly. So next time you’re eating a banana, turn it upside down and pinch the tip to peel it back.
18. Eating Chinese takeout without turning it into a plate
The original patent for the now-classic takeout box was filed in 1894 and since, it has basically remained the same, proving its design was very well thought out. It’s mainly meant to hold liquids, but also, if you pop out the wire handle, you can unfold the box for it to serve as a plate.
19. Dissolving sugar in a circular stirring motion instead of a linear one
Despite circular stirring being the most popular way of dissolving sugar in a cup of tea, the right way to do it is actually in a linear motion. This helps to reduce splashes and allows you to dissolve sugar cubes faster.
20. Flushing toilet paper when traveling abroad
Flushing toilet paper might seem like the obvious thing to do, but it depends on where you’re doing it. For example, in countries like Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and others, toilet paper should be disposed of in a bin located next to the toilet seat. That’s because not all sewage systems are equipped to cope with toilet paper, even if it’s highly degradable in water.


brightside--2020-05-28--10+ Celebrities That Have Favorite Pieces of Clothes They Totally Wear Out

10+ Celebrities That Have Favorite Pieces of Clothes They Totally Wear Out In order to remain trendy , you have to change your wardrobe regularly , and also not wear the same outfit too many times .
Of course , it ’ s probably hard for an ordinary person to follow this rule , but celebrities are different .
They have a wide range of clothes , shoes , and different accessories to choose from , but even they have pieces that they really love .
2 .
Victoria Beckham almost never appears in public without the glasses that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cyrus ’ s belt buckle looks good with both casual outfits and with something more special .
7 .
Helena Bonham Carter is passionate about corsets and vintage clothing .
This one is definitely one of her favorites 8 .
Selena Gomez almost always wears round or crescent-moon earrings .
She has appeared wearing them in public several times .
9 .
Drew Barrymore has favorite glasses that she wears both when she walks with her child and when she appears at public events .
11 .
Eva Mendes also loves wearing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this pair from Amrapali that look like a flower .
12 .
In her everyday life , Sarah Jessica Parker prefers very simple bags .
Bonus : While some celebrities are passionate about clothes , Ariana Grande ’ s ponytail has become her special thing .

In order to remain trendy, you have to change your wardrobe regularly, and also not wear the same outfit too many times. Of course, it’s probably hard for an ordinary person to follow this rule, but celebrities are different. They have a wide range of clothes, shoes, and different accessories to choose from, but even they have pieces that they really love.
The Bright Side team has chosen the stars who refuse to blindly follow fashion trends. And at the end of the article, there is a small bonus: someone who hasn’t changed their hairstyle in 9 years, and now it’s their thing.
1. In recent years, Natalie Portman is always carrying a version of her favorite Dior bag — only the straps change.
2. Victoria Beckham almost never appears in public without the glasses that have become her thing.
3. Kristen Stewart has a favorite thing — a lock-shaped pendant. Her stylist says that it was specially made for her by designer Jillian Dempsey
4. There are stories about Anna Wintour’s Manolo Blahnik shoes. It was Manolo Blahnik himself who created this model for the Vogue editor in 1994 using a mold of her feet.
This is how they looked in 1998.
Over time, there have been some stylistic changes. Of course, Anna Wintour has more than one pair of shoes, but her loyalty to this model is still impressive.
5. Alessandra Ambrosio has a thing for crescent-moon-shaped pendants.
6. Miley Cyrus’s belt buckle looks good with both casual outfits and with something more special.
7. Helena Bonham Carter is passionate about corsets and vintage clothing. This one is definitely one of her favorites
8. Selena Gomez almost always wears round or crescent-moon earrings. She has appeared wearing them in public several times.
9. Drew Barrymore has favorite glasses that she wears both when she walks with her child and when she appears at public events.
10. When Suri, Katie Holmes’s daughter, was young, her mother used to wear a pendant from Jennifer Meyer Jewelry with the letter S engraved on it.
11. Eva Mendes also loves wearing the same earrings several times — for example, this pair from Amrapali that look like a flower.
12. In her everyday life, Sarah Jessica Parker prefers very simple bags.
13. Sarah Jessica Parker also has a couple of favorite shoes — these beige ones from Celine and a pair that are fuchsia.
Bonus: While some celebrities are passionate about clothes, Ariana Grande’s ponytail has become her special thing.


brightside--2020-05-27--The Powerful Life Story of Reese Witherspoon, the (Legally) Blonde Who Changed Hollywood Forever

The Powerful Life Story of Reese Witherspoon , the ( Legally ) Blonde Who Changed Hollywood Forever There is simply too much to say about Reese Witherspoon , known as an actress , but also as a serious producer and businesswoman .
Not only is she talented onscreen , but she also has a mind of her own .
She was accepted into Stanford , but dropped out to continue acting before having her first kid at 23 , as she juggled family life and holding down a career .
This is a woman who simply knows how to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a phenomenal start in acting .
Reese Witherspoon ’ s success began from the young age of 14 , with the movie Man in the Moon , which opened the door to her acting career , and much more .
By 29 she had been the star of several box office hits , including the cult classic Legally Blonde , when she was only 25 .
Her hard work paid off when , at just 29 , she won an Oscar for her role in Johnny Cash ’ s biopic Walk the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road .
After her biggest career success she was faced with one of the most challenging times of her life as she went through a divorce and was left with her 2 kids .
On top of that , she dropped below the Hollywood radar and could ’ ve been classified as a failed actress at 36 since she didn ’ t hit any big time movies .
Life really was testing her and throwing all that it could in her direction .
She then decided to take her career into her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would like to play .
She furiously questioned why there weren ’ t any complex and interesting female protagonists in TV and cinema .
She really did not want to play a male accessory .
This led her to found her own production company , Hello Sunshine , in order to create intricate and real female characters that she herself would love to play .
Now she was back with a vengeance , as an actress and a producer .
As you ’ ve probably guessed , it was a huge success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household names : Gone Girl , Wild , and Big Little Lies .
Finally , her success was recognized again as she was also nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Wild .
Now she knows how to make something good out of a bad situation !
She keeps on proving that she is unstoppable .
Today , there is no question as to whether she ’ s a talented businesswoman , actress , entrepreneur AND , producer ... she is definitely a force to be reckoned with !
She didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she branched out to speak to women across America and beyond using her podcasts , newsletters , YouTube videos , and live events .
She paved the way for other women .
Witherspoon is making a huge impact on Hollywood with her entrepreneurial skills by creating roles for women and female dominant dramas .
She is among the founding members of the Time ’ s Up movement , that famously exposed the pay gap between male and female actors .
She is making sure that women of the future don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived through in Hollywood as a young , bright , and talented actress .
She has already left her mark with equal pay rights at HBO , and who knows what else she can change in the future !
Do you have a woman in your life who you look up to because of the battles she has fought ?
Please let us know , we know there are a lot of powerful women out there !

There is simply too much to say about Reese Witherspoon, known as an actress, but also as a serious producer and businesswoman. Not only is she talented onscreen, but she also has a mind of her own. She was accepted into Stanford, but dropped out to continue acting before having her first kid at 23, as she juggled family life and holding down a career. This is a woman who simply knows how to make anything she touches a success.
Because she is such an aspirational woman, Bright Side is dedicating a whole article to her and her astounding achievements to give you the motivation you may need right now.
She had a phenomenal start in acting.
Reese Witherspoon’s success began from the young age of 14, with the movie Man in the Moon, which opened the door to her acting career, and much more. By 29 she had been the star of several box office hits, including the cult classic Legally Blonde, when she was only 25. Her hard work paid off when, at just 29, she won an Oscar for her role in Johnny Cash’s biopic Walk the Line.
She hit a bump in the road.
After her biggest career success she was faced with one of the most challenging times of her life as she went through a divorce and was left with her 2 kids. On top of that, she dropped below the Hollywood radar and could’ve been classified as a failed actress at 36 since she didn’t hit any big time movies. Life really was testing her and throwing all that it could in her direction.
She then decided to take her career into her own hands, and create the characters she would like to play.
She furiously questioned why there weren’t any complex and interesting female protagonists in TV and cinema. She really did not want to play a male accessory. This led her to found her own production company, Hello Sunshine, in order to create intricate and real female characters that she herself would love to play. Now she was back with a vengeance, as an actress and a producer. As you’ve probably guessed, it was a huge success. Many of her productions have become household names: Gone Girl, Wild, and Big Little Lies. Finally, her success was recognized again as she was also nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Wild. Now she knows how to make something good out of a bad situation!
She keeps on proving that she is unstoppable.
Today, there is no question as to whether she’s a talented businesswoman, actress, entrepreneur AND, producer... she is definitely a force to be reckoned with! She didn’t stop at becoming a producer, she branched out to speak to women across America and beyond using her podcasts, newsletters, YouTube videos, and live events.
She paved the way for other women.
Witherspoon is making a huge impact on Hollywood with her entrepreneurial skills by creating roles for women and female dominant dramas. She is among the founding members of the Time’s Up movement, that famously exposed the pay gap between male and female actors. She is making sure that women of the future don’t have to face the same hardships she lived through in Hollywood as a young, bright, and talented actress. She has already left her mark with equal pay rights at HBO, and who knows what else she can change in the future!


brightside--2020-05-27--A Traveler Asked People to Recreate Vacation Photos at Home, and They Were Quick to Respond to the C

A Traveler Asked People to Recreate Vacation Photos at Home, and They Were Quick to Respond to the Challenge

A Traveler Asked People to Recreate Vacation Photos at Home , and They Were Quick to Respond to the Challenge While enjoying our vacations , many of us like to take photos to forever remember the amazing moments we spent in extraordinary places all around the world .
Liudas Dapkus , a Lithuanian traveler , writer , and journalist asked internet users to relive their favorite memories right where they are — in their homes .
We at Bright Side thoroughly enjoyed the original and comedic photos people responded to this challenge with .
From a large number of submissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos that we thought would make you smile .
1 .
When you ’ re not allowed to bring a snake home from Vietnam , so you find the next best thing : 2 .
No one can stop you from imagining that a day spent sunbathing on the patio , is not a day spent in the Maldives .
3 .
Climbing the steps to your front door can be just as adventurous as finding your way through the Tokyo subway station .
4. Who needs Rio de Janeiro when you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your arms , and pretend that you ’ re a statue !
5 .
Yes , Prague has a rich history and beautiful bridges , but look at all those windows on the building that ’ s across from your balcony !
6 .
It must be a real adventure to ski down that kid ’ s slide .
7 .
Kids pretend the floor is lava .
You can pretend it ’ s water and that you ’ re in Spain enjoying a day on the beach , instead of doing chores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the monkey from Indonesia exchanged hair colors for the second photo .
9 .
You can see that the elephant and the cat are clearly cousins by the way they both know how to fashionably pose .
10 .
Surely you can get the same tan from sunbathing on the terrace of your building , as the one you got enjoying the magical blue waves and white houses of Santorini .

While enjoying our vacations, many of us like to take photos to forever remember the amazing moments we spent in extraordinary places all around the world. Liudas Dapkus, a Lithuanian traveler, writer, and journalist asked internet users to relive their favorite memories right where they are — in their homes. We at Bright Side thoroughly enjoyed the original and comedic photos people responded to this challenge with. From a large number of submissions, here are some of the wittiest photos that we thought would make you smile.
1. When you’re not allowed to bring a snake home from Vietnam, so you find the next best thing:
2. No one can stop you from imagining that a day spent sunbathing on the patio, is not a day spent in the Maldives.
3. Climbing the steps to your front door can be just as adventurous as finding your way through the Tokyo subway station.
4. Who needs Rio de Janeiro when you can just put on a robe, spread your arms, and pretend that you’re a statue!
5. Yes, Prague has a rich history and beautiful bridges, but look at all those windows on the building that’s across from your balcony!
6. It must be a real adventure to ski down that kid’s slide.
7. Kids pretend the floor is lava. You can pretend it’s water and that you’re in Spain enjoying a day on the beach, instead of doing chores.
8. Looks like she and the monkey from Indonesia exchanged hair colors for the second photo.
9. You can see that the elephant and the cat are clearly cousins by the way they both know how to fashionably pose.
10. Surely you can get the same tan from sunbathing on the terrace of your building, as the one you got enjoying the magical blue waves and white houses of Santorini.


brightside--2020-05-27--20 People Who Can’t Live Without Their Furry Pals

20 People Who Can ’ t Live Without Their Furry Pals Once you get a pet , you very quickly start wondering how you were ever able to live without one .
That ’ s because it ’ s very easy to become attached to our furry pals and love them unconditionally .
Every little quirk is more perfect than the other .
1 .
“ Taught Chloe to stand on my wheelchair ’ s feet rests , now all she wants to do is give me kisses.
” 2 .
“ The way Nova fell asleep in her dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ve been together for 10 years now .
He is the best thing to ever happen to me !
” 4 .
“ The colonel ordered me not to pet her but I rescued her anyway.
” 5 .
“ My dog is 18 and has trouble standing .
Since Clare was born , he ’ ll stand for hours watching her.
” 6 .
“ My dog is 16 so I figured it ’ s time for some driving lessons.
” 7 .
“ The best picture I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cat ” 10 .
“ I have a disability and one of my best friends Whiskey has the same bend in the same arm .
I always wanted to find someone like me .
I think I did.
” 11 .
“ My baby and my corgi are now old enough to work together .
Now they roam around my house like a mini-Harley and the Joker with the dial set to ’ annoy.
’ ” 12 .
“ My brother and his cat have an unbreakable bond.
” 13 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking space.
” 14 .
“ I make him do ’ The Circle of Life ’ with me on the anniversary of his adoption.
” 15 .
“ I laid down to take a pic with her .
I guess she thought I was asking for help with grooming.
” 16 .
“ When we got a puppy , my girlfriend vowed he was never allowed in our bed .
This pic sums up the past few months.
” 17 .
“ My wife requested a picture of her cuddling our puppy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cuddles.
” 18 .
“ It doesn ’ t matter how big she gets , I ’ m always gon na hold her like the baby she is.
” 19 .
“ It ’ s always a struggle being the first one awake ... ” 20 .
“ He has always wanted a kitty .
I think he liked his birthday present !
”

Once you get a pet, you very quickly start wondering how you were ever able to live without one. That’s because it’s very easy to become attached to our furry pals and love them unconditionally. Every little quirk is more perfect than the other.
Bright Side created a list of photos of people who share an unbreakable bond with their pets.
1. “Taught Chloe to stand on my wheelchair’s feet rests, now all she wants to do is give me kisses.”
2. “The way Nova fell asleep in her dad’s lap is priceless.”
3. “We’ve been together for 10 years now. He is the best thing to ever happen to me!”
4. “The colonel ordered me not to pet her but I rescued her anyway.”
5. “My dog is 18 and has trouble standing. Since Clare was born, he’ll stand for hours watching her.”
6. “My dog is 16 so I figured it’s time for some driving lessons.”
7. “The best picture I’ve ever taken of my husband and cat”
8. “My dad and his cat angrily watching TV”
9. “Family pictures with our cat went...okay.”
10. “I have a disability and one of my best friends Whiskey has the same bend in the same arm. I always wanted to find someone like me. I think I did.”
11. “My baby and my corgi are now old enough to work together. Now they roam around my house like a mini-Harley and the Joker with the dial set to ’annoy.’”
12. “My brother and his cat have an unbreakable bond.”
13. “They bonded before we even left the parking space.”
14. “I make him do ’The Circle of Life’ with me on the anniversary of his adoption.”
15. “I laid down to take a pic with her. I guess she thought I was asking for help with grooming.”
16. “When we got a puppy, my girlfriend vowed he was never allowed in our bed. This pic sums up the past few months.”
17. “My wife requested a picture of her cuddling our puppy. He’s not a huge fan of cuddles.”
18. “It doesn’t matter how big she gets, I’m always gonna hold her like the baby she is.”
19. “It’s always a struggle being the first one awake...”
20. “He has always wanted a kitty. I think he liked his birthday present!”


brightside--2020-05-27--18 People Who Made It Through School Life in One Piece and Lived to Tell the Tale

18 People Who Made It Through School Life in One Piece and Lived to Tell the Tale School is an @ @ @ @ @ a child ’ s life , but that doesn ’ t make the daily “ @ @ @ @ @ easier .
To be perfectly blunt , school can be tough and exhausting ... and @ @ @ @ @ at the same time .
We at Bright Side want to salute all the students @ @ @ @ @ funny stories about kids who were just trying to make the grade .
# funnyschoolstory @ @ @ @ @ get in with something constructive whilst I had to talk to a parent ... .went @ @ @ @ @ find them playing lego ... .
— Mr A Witheyman ( @ MrAWitheyman ) May @ @ @ @ @ some other stories you ’ ve heard about people surviving their school years ?
Please @ @ @ @ @ comments !

School is an important and transformational part of a child’s life, but that doesn’t make the daily “9 to 3” any easier. To be perfectly blunt, school can be tough and exhausting... and hilarious to watch... all at the same time.
We at Bright Side want to salute all the students out there by sharing these funny stories about kids who were just trying to make the grade.
“We used to find where the teachers hid their tests before first period and then quickly take pictures of the exam. We would then form a small group and get all the answers. Then we would post the answers in a Facebook group for the whole class. Everyone would come in with tiny squares of paper, with all the answers typed on them. We would hide them in our sleeves since we had long-sleeved uniforms. No one was ever caught.” XX8PXX / Reddit
“My friend Cory used to pick up entire desks when the teacher had her back turned, throw them across the room, sit back down, and have a totally straight face.” DublinItUp / Reddit
“I hid my smile, and to this day, he has no idea why a locker was full of crackers.” Unknown / Reddit
“I had an office with a key and a computer and everything until the principal found out about it. In retrospect, I think that’s pretty funny.” KingSpanner / Reddit
“Chiming in late, but I passed a test once by picking only C. I had missed a lot of school due to an injury and decided to try to take the test anyway. Figured I’d wing it. When I read the questions I knew none of it... So the teacher had a good laugh and knew why I had selected C for everything.” Hotrod_Greaser / Reddit
“This high school lets seniors paint their own parking spaces.”
“When I was in 8th grade, a boy tried to start a food fight. He stood up, yelled food fight, and threw his chocolate milk. He was promptly apprehended by the SRO and everyone else cracked up.” obscurethestorm / Reddit
“One day, during my sophomore year, a guy in our last class of the day gets a phone call right in the middle of the lecture. He pulled out his phone said, ‘Hold on, I gotta take this,’ to the look of utter shock on everyone’s faces. Then he goes, ‘WHAT!? Really!?’ Hangs up, stands up, and goes ‘duty calls!’ And rips his shirt off to reveal a Superman costume underneath: literally cape and boots and everything. He takes off and starts running around in the halls.” RedMistKnight / Reddit
“I heard a Scantron story where a kid chose ‘AC/DC’ repeatedly and passed.” tecuser / Reddit
“I can only remember the time when wrist watches came out that had a remote on them. Kid in class had one and kept turning on the TV during class, and the teacher couldn’t figure it out.” Unknown / Reddit
“I was sent to an all-boys private school... The entire grade knew the cast for the school play before it was announced. 4 months into my first year of real school ever, I was informed I would be playing the role of Dorothy, ruby slippers and all. And play Dorothy I did. Ruby slippers, pig-tails... a 3rd grader dressed as Toto, and all. In front of the entire school. You don’t know embarrassment until you sing ’Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ to a crowded auditorium of all-male squash players.” exasperis / Reddit
“Having an awful teacher put me down and tell me that I would fail (only teacher to do so, btw). When I got my results and could rub my A grade in her face, it was just hilarious to me. Getting a hug from one of my other teachers, who told me how proud they were in front of her was just as amazing too.” poormansnigella / Reddit


brightside--2020-05-27--An Artist Photoshops Celebrities With Their Younger Selves and It Shows How Time Changes All of Us (

An Artist Photoshops Celebrities With Their Younger Selves and It Shows How Time Changes All of Us (15+ Pics)

An Artist Photoshops Celebrities With Their Younger Selves and It Shows How Time Changes All of Us ( 15+ Pics @ @ @ @ @ and even though it seems like nothing is changing , in a blink of an @ @ @ @ @ .
To show just how powerful time is , Ard Gelinkc , a photoshop artist @ @ @ @ @ celebrities side-by-side with their younger selves .
We at Bright Side were in awe of @ @ @ @ @ truly believe you ’ ll really get a kick out of the following 20 images @ @ @ @ @ do you think changed the most over time ?
Share your past-and-present photos in the @ @ @

Time is fleeting, and even though it seems like nothing is changing, in a blink of an eye, everything is different. To show just how powerful time is, Ard Gelinkc, a photoshop artist, creates stunning imagery of celebrities side-by-side with their younger selves.
We at Bright Side were in awe of the results, and we truly believe you’ll really get a kick out of the following 20 images.
1. Matt LeBlanc
2. Keanu Reeves
3. Jennifer Lopez
4. Tom Felton
5. Lady Gaga
6. Emma Watson
7. Brad Pitt
8. Bruce Willis
9. Ellen DeGeneres
10. Johnny Depp
11. Jennifer Aniston
12. Drake
13. Will Smith
14. Ryan Reynolds
15. Macaulay Culkin
16. Taylor Swift
17. Leonardo DiCaprio
18. Tom Hanks
19. Julia Roberts
20. Richard Gere


brightside--2020-05-27--10 Home Organization Mistakes That Steal Our Time and Nerves

10 Home Organization Mistakes That Steal Our Time and Nerves Clutter can be an enemy in every household and we tend to make organizational mistakes without even noticing it .
The international guru , Marie Kondo thinks a successful tidying technique consists of focusing on what “ sparks joy.
” In her top 5 cleaning tips , she suggests improving the visual harmony of a room , like removing labels from products , for example .
In this article , Bright Side has collected some tips that could be useful if you want to avoid making organizational mistakes in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
No one ever thinks about taking the labels off of products but they ’ re actually a source of visual noise and can tilt the room ’ s color balance .
What to do : Take the labels off and it will help to create a more positive atmosphere .
2 .
You store objects while mixing categories and sizes .
It ’ s common to put everything in one box , not caring about how to store the items the right way .
But this causes containers to look messy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Try to store objects by category and size .
This will allow you to find stuff more easily and reduce clutter .
3 .
Everything has its place .
People often don ’ t know where to place objects , but everything should have its own place as to not cause clutter around the house .
What to do : Decide on a place for every object you own .
This way , you ’ ll know where to put everything while tidying up and you ’ ll never waste time searching for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 .
You put items you need every day in spots that are difficult to reach .
If you put objects in spots that are difficult to reach , like on the highest shelf of your library , you will make an effort all the time for nothing .
What to do : Keep everyday objects in places that are easy to reach .
This way , you ’ ll simplify your life while also staying more organized .
5 .
You keep a pile of papers on your desk .
Desks are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this prohibits you from finding things underneath all the piles .
What to do : Use folders .
This will allow you to catalog documents and papers according to any criteria , saving space and time when you need them .
6 .
You don ’ t use food containers for your kitchen .
The amount of food and groceries in your kitchen is often out of control because products are usually left in the original packaging , and this implies a waste of space .
What to do : Start to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or plastic will help you to know immediately where an ingredient is placed .
7 .
You don ’ t actually use all the space available inside drawers .
Wardrobes are always messy because the space available is not actually used in the best way possible and things get piled up .
What to do : Try to store things vertically inside drawers .
This will help you to gain some space and store more items .
8 .
You use patterned boxes instead of clean ones .
Boxes with specific motifs or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s inside them and they create visual noise .
Motifs are negative for the harmony of a room .
What to do : Use clear boxes .
It will help you to check at a glance where a certain object is when you need it and it will also improve the visual balance of the room .
9 .
You hang all kinds of clothing in your closet .
10 .
You keep objects you don ’ t use .
Did you already know some of these organizational tips ?
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let us know in the comments !

Clutter can be an enemy in every household and we tend to make organizational mistakes without even noticing it. The international guru, Marie Kondo thinks a successful tidying technique consists of focusing on what “sparks joy.” In her top 5 cleaning tips, she suggests improving the visual harmony of a room, like removing labels from products, for example. In this article, Bright Side has collected some tips that could be useful if you want to avoid making organizational mistakes in order for you to relax and enjoy your house.
1. You leave labels on products.
No one ever thinks about taking the labels off of products but they’re actually a source of visual noise and can tilt the room’s color balance. What to do: Take the labels off and it will help to create a more positive atmosphere.
2. You store objects while mixing categories and sizes.
It’s common to put everything in one box, not caring about how to store the items the right way. But this causes containers to look messy and overflow. What to do: Try to store objects by category and size. This will allow you to find stuff more easily and reduce clutter.
3. Everything has its place.
People often don’t know where to place objects, but everything should have its own place as to not cause clutter around the house. What to do: Decide on a place for every object you own. This way, you’ll know where to put everything while tidying up and you’ll never waste time searching for something you can’t find.
4. You put items you need every day in spots that are difficult to reach.
If you put objects in spots that are difficult to reach, like on the highest shelf of your library, you will make an effort all the time for nothing. What to do: Keep everyday objects in places that are easy to reach. This way, you’ll simplify your life while also staying more organized.
5. You keep a pile of papers on your desk.
Desks are often messy because of scattered papers and this prohibits you from finding things underneath all the piles. What to do: Use folders. This will allow you to catalog documents and papers according to any criteria, saving space and time when you need them.
6. You don’t use food containers for your kitchen.
The amount of food and groceries in your kitchen is often out of control because products are usually left in the original packaging, and this implies a waste of space. What to do: Start to use food containers. Ones made of glass or plastic will help you to know immediately where an ingredient is placed.
7. You don’t actually use all the space available inside drawers.
Wardrobes are always messy because the space available is not actually used in the best way possible and things get piled up. What to do: Try to store things vertically inside drawers. This will help you to gain some space and store more items.
8. You use patterned boxes instead of clean ones.
Boxes with specific motifs or patterns do not allow us to see what’s inside them and they create visual noise. Motifs are negative for the harmony of a room. What to do: Use clear boxes. It will help you to check at a glance where a certain object is when you need it and it will also improve the visual balance of the room.
9. You hang all kinds of clothing in your closet.
If you hang your clothes randomly, the space in your wardrobe will be poorly organized and drawers will end up being messy or half empty. What to do: Don’t hang some types of clothes, like T-shirts (because it’s not necessary) or knitted and woolen clothes because doing so ruins their shape.
10. You keep objects you don’t use.
Everyone owns something that’s not useful anymore or that doesn’t encourage positive emotions. This is a sure way to increase clutter in your house. What to do: Keep only what you need that sparks joy. It will help you to not collect as much stuff and to have a more harmonious atmosphere in the house.


brightside--2020-05-27--11 Unusual Products That Were Inspired by Movies

11 Unusual Products That Were Inspired by Movies Having an interesting object at home that is inspired by a movie can be as important to true fans as managing to get tickets for the premiere of the movie .
Unfortunately , in an attempt to increase their profits , production houses use merchandising , a technique that stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase .
This is a common way of making easy money from fans that , as you will see below , is definitely not foolproof .
Not only that , but in some cases it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sold were kind of useless or simply not attractive enough .
Maybe only true Star Wars fans will be able to recognize this one , let alone want to buy it ... or not !
A tauntaun is a fictitious creature that appeared in Episode V of the saga created by George Lucas .
It ’ s a species of snow lizard found roaming the snow plains , that were domesticated to be used as transportation by rebels living on planet Hoth .
Well , someone thought it was a good idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of these lovely creatures .
It sells on eBay for the modest price of $ 300 .
When Spider-Man 3 was released , Burger King made a special edition called the Dark Whopper , which was basically a good old Whopper , but with a pepper sauce .
The Dark Whopper pack also included fries shaped like spider webs .
But the Spidermania didn ’ t end there .
Next summer , when The Dark Knight was released , Burger King did it again .
The famous burger joint went for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they claimed was now inspired by Batman instead of Spider-Man .
All kids like pretending to be adults , it ’ s something natural that they do when growing up .
But what we still have trouble understanding is the logical relationship between a fake shaving kit and Transformers ... Well , maybe transformable cars need to tidy themselves up from time to time as well .
Who knows ?
Who would have ever thought that one of Kubrick ’ s most iconic movies and one of the most popular sci-fi movies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line of toys .
Or toy , and not precisely an action one .
On April Fool ’ s day in 2010 , the toy store Think Geek , led their audience to believe that they would release a mysterious toy based on the mythical black monolith of 2001 , A Space Odyssey .
The rumor became so popular that they actually made the toy , which by the way is just a black piece of plastic shaped like a rectangle .
It does include a moon-shaped base , though .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ franchise became after the books were adapted to the big screen .
So much so that fans of the saga wanted to marry Edward Cullen .
Well , it seems like their wishes might have come true .
Or something like that .
Now you can buy a replica of the ring that the famous vampire used to propose to his loved one .
The original one is made with real diamonds and white gold , but online you can find imitations ranging from $ 10 to $ 90 .
Not really sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be like , but it kind of seems like after fighting all those epic battles against evil creatures , they might not smell amazing .
Well , Amazon begged to differ .
A line of perfumes based on the Marvel superheroes was released , maybe to cover up the smell of sweat caused by saving the world .
If you ’ ve always wondered what it felt like to be a true hobbit ( you know , living in a hole , eating about 5 times a day , or more , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , maybe this is the closest you can get to truly satisfy your curiosity .
These Hobbit slippers are for sale on eBay for about $ 25 and seem to be very popular .
After the release of Matrix , the Nokia 8110 became an icon .
At the time , it seemed like the coolest phone in the world and everyone wanted to have it .
But for the sequels of the movie that were released a few years later , Samsung signed a contract with the production house to make their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real surprise , because it was completely different from what people actually liked from the first phone .
9 .
An action figure of Dennis Nedry , Jurassic Park ’ s IT guy The overweight IT programmer , character Dennis Nedry from Jurassic Park ( 1993 ) , is one of the most beloved characters of the Spielberg saga , not only because of his typical Hawaiian shirt , but also because of his ambitions and that unforgettable scene in which a Dilophosaurus attacks him by spitting acid straight into his face .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has his own action figure , but you can barely recognize him !
Game of Thrones quickly became one of the most emblematic series of our generation ( and maybe even of this century ) so it was probably just a matter of time before the producers created a plethora of merch alluding to the series .
Among the products created were Oreo cookies with the sigil of the most epic houses from the series .
This delicious , but clearly overpriced dessert , is a limited edition .
Let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Games was a book , and only later on was it adapted to the big screen , which is more or less a common thing today .
However , is making a cookbook with recipes inspired by a movie series just as common ?
I ’ m afraid not .
But , somebody did it for The Hunger Games .
It includes recipes from Peeta ’ s parents bakery and other extravagant and decadent recipes coming from the rich capital city .
Weird ?
We ’ ll let you decide .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trek : the Search for Spock , Captain Kirk ’ s son lands in a planet called Genesis that he is supposed to inspect .
The planet is incredibly unstable , and any form of life that comes in contact with the planet will be subject to the effects of rapid aging and evolution .
This , of course , also happens to any form of microbes , including the ones present on the surface of Spock ’ s casket when he was ejected from USS Enterprise .
The microbes evolved until they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you guessed correctly : on eBay you can get the evolved orange creatures that were used on set , for $ 500 .
Which object did you find most surprising on this list ?
Do you know of any other examples of merchandise that was sold to fans just to start a trend or to keep capitalizing on a movie ’ s popularity ?
Have you ever bought this kind of merch ?
Let us know in the comments and if you did buy something , post a picture along with a caption @

Having an interesting object at home that is inspired by a movie can be as important to true fans as managing to get tickets for the premiere of the movie. Unfortunately, in an attempt to increase their profits, production houses use merchandising, a technique that stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. This is a common way of making easy money from fans that, as you will see below, is definitely not foolproof. Not only that, but in some cases it has even backfired because the products that were sold were kind of useless or simply not attractive enough.
Bright Side made a compilation of 11 very graphic examples of how far merchandisers will go to make a movie profitable. At the end of the article, you will find an interesting bonus about Star Trek, and the search for Spock.
1. Tauntaun sleeping bag
Maybe only true Star Wars fans will be able to recognize this one, let alone want to buy it... or not! A tauntaun is a fictitious creature that appeared in Episode V of the saga created by George Lucas. It’s a species of snow lizard found roaming the snow plains, that were domesticated to be used as transportation by rebels living on planet Hoth. Well, someone thought it was a good idea to create a sleeping bag shaped as one of these lovely creatures. It sells on eBay for the modest price of $300.
2. Burger King’s Dark Whopper
When Spider-Man 3 was released, Burger King made a special edition called the Dark Whopper, which was basically a good old Whopper, but with a pepper sauce. The Dark Whopper pack also included fries shaped like spider webs. But the Spidermania didn’t end there. Next summer, when The Dark Knight was released, Burger King did it again. The famous burger joint went for a similar approach, a Dark Whopper, that they claimed was now inspired by Batman instead of Spider-Man.
3. Transformers bath time shave kit... for kids
All kids like pretending to be adults, it’s something natural that they do when growing up. But what we still have trouble understanding is the logical relationship between a fake shaving kit and Transformers... Well, maybe transformable cars need to tidy themselves up from time to time as well. Who knows?
4. 2001: A Space Odyssey’s monolith mini replica
Who would have ever thought that one of Kubrick’s most iconic movies and one of the most popular sci-fi movies of all times would have its own line of toys. Or toy, and not precisely an action one. On April Fool’s day in 2010, the toy store Think Geek, led their audience to believe that they would release a mysterious toy based on the mythical black monolith of 2001, A Space Odyssey. The rumor became so popular that they actually made the toy, which by the way is just a black piece of plastic shaped like a rectangle. It does include a moon-shaped base, though.
5. A replica of Bella Swan’s engagement ring
We are all aware of how popular the Twilight franchise became after the books were adapted to the big screen. So much so that fans of the saga wanted to marry Edward Cullen. Well, it seems like their wishes might have come true. Or something like that. Now you can buy a replica of the ring that the famous vampire used to propose to his loved one. The original one is made with real diamonds and white gold, but online you can find imitations ranging from $10 to $90.
6. Avengers: The perfumes
Not really sure what the smell of a superhero would be like, but it kind of seems like after fighting all those epic battles against evil creatures, they might not smell amazing. Well, Amazon begged to differ. A line of perfumes based on the Marvel superheroes was released, maybe to cover up the smell of sweat caused by saving the world.
7. Comfy (and hairy) slippers shaped like hobbit’s feet
If you’ve always wondered what it felt like to be a true hobbit (you know, living in a hole, eating about 5 times a day, or more, and hosting house parties all the time), maybe this is the closest you can get to truly satisfy your curiosity. These Hobbit slippers are for sale on eBay for about $25 and seem to be very popular.
8. The Matrix Reloaded’s phone
After the release of Matrix, the Nokia 8110 became an icon. At the time, it seemed like the coolest phone in the world and everyone wanted to have it. But for the sequels of the movie that were released a few years later, Samsung signed a contract with the production house to make their own phone, which resulted in a real surprise, because it was completely different from what people actually liked from the first phone.
9. An action figure of Dennis Nedry, Jurassic Park’s IT guy
The overweight IT programmer, character Dennis Nedry from Jurassic Park (1993), is one of the most beloved characters of the Spielberg saga, not only because of his typical Hawaiian shirt, but also because of his ambitions and that unforgettable scene in which a Dilophosaurus attacks him by spitting acid straight into his face. The interesting thing about this is that he has his own action figure, but you can barely recognize him!
10. Oreo’s special edition of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones quickly became one of the most emblematic series of our generation (and maybe even of this century) so it was probably just a matter of time before the producers created a plethora of merch alluding to the series. Among the products created were Oreo cookies with the sigil of the most epic houses from the series. This delicious, but clearly overpriced dessert, is a limited edition.
11. The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook
Let’s remember that, originally, The Hunger Games was a book, and only later on was it adapted to the big screen, which is more or less a common thing today. However, is making a cookbook with recipes inspired by a movie series just as common? I’m afraid not. But, somebody did it for The Hunger Games. It includes recipes from Peeta’s parents bakery and other extravagant and decadent recipes coming from the rich capital city. Weird? We’ll let you decide.
Bonus: Start Trek’s orange microbes from Planet Genesis
In the third movie of the saga, Star Trek: the Search for Spock, Captain Kirk’s son lands in a planet called Genesis that he is supposed to inspect. The planet is incredibly unstable, and any form of life that comes in contact with the planet will be subject to the effects of rapid aging and evolution. This, of course, also happens to any form of microbes, including the ones present on the surface of Spock’s casket when he was ejected from USS Enterprise. The microbes evolved until they became enormous orange creatures. Well, you guessed correctly: on eBay you can get the evolved orange creatures that were used on set, for $500.


brightside--2020-05-28--20 Inventions for Kids That Are So Good Even Adults Will Wanna Use Them

20 Inventions for Kids That Are So Good Even Adults Will Wan na Use Them From handy kitchen tools to growth-enhancing games and activities , there are several cool inventions out there that can make your kid self-sufficient , build their creativity , and ensure that they have a healthy playtime .
Plus , by keeping kids busy , these gadgets can also give parents a much needed moment of peace .
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Sandwich ( or waffle ) holder , for less mess and more self-feeding 3 .
BabyShusher , which uses the human voice and rhythmic sounds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back seat cooler that instantly cools the back area of a car 9 .
Bathtub ball set , to keep your baby entertained during bath time 10 .
World ’ s smallest glow worm : Squeeze this tiny cuddly bug to light it up .
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NumNum spoon : For teething babies to practice baby-led weaning — there ’ s no wrong way to hold it and no balancing needed .
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Pull out cabinet stool , so little ones can reach the sink 20 .
Onesie with magnetic closures instead @ @

From handy kitchen tools to growth-enhancing games and activities, there are several cool inventions out there that can make your kid self-sufficient, build their creativity, and ensure that they have a healthy playtime. Plus, by keeping kids busy, these gadgets can also give parents a much needed moment of peace.
Bright Side has picked 20 inventions that your little one will definitely love.
1. Sandwich (or waffle) holder, for less mess and more self-feeding
2. Avocado pool float, with a removable seed-like ball
3. BabyShusher, which uses the human voice and rhythmic sounds to make babies fall asleep
4. Air fort, which fully inflates in 30 seconds
5. A mix-as-you-eat cup
6. A back seat cooler that instantly cools the back area of a car
7. Portable bedside sleeper for babies
8. Indoor strap swing
9. Bathtub ball set, to keep your baby entertained during bath time
10. World’s smallest glow worm: Squeeze this tiny cuddly bug to light it up.
11. Baby bottle holder, which improves hand-eye coordination
12. 100 water balloons in 60 seconds
13. NumNum spoon: For teething babies to practice baby-led weaning — there’s no wrong way to hold it and no balancing needed.
14. Indoor treehouse with a working door and windows
15. Customizable LED backpack
16. Dinosaur lunch box
17. Switch extender
18. Pull out cabinet stool, so little ones can reach the sink
19. Anti-soggy cereal bowl
20. Onesie with magnetic closures instead of buttons


brightside--2020-05-28--16 Natural Wonders That Show How Unique Planet Earth Is

16 Natural Wonders That Show How Unique Planet Earth Is Many people who love traveling have a bucket list with places and activities they ’ d like to go to at least once in their life .
If you ’ re an avid traveler , you can probably relate to that .
Unfortunately , we all suffer from time limitations when it comes to discovering some of the incredible places out there and because you have to decide which of these to visit , having a quick overview might come in handy .
After all , traveling isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere , it ’ s also about planning a future trip and imagining how it would be to go to those exotic places .
This unique forest , full of crooked trees , is located in Gryfino , Poland .
The magic of the forest is still a mystery .
There are approximately 400 pines in the area , which were planted around 1930 , and no one has been able to explain why they grew this way , but they have certainly become a very popular place , almost a landmark of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the mystery behind their strange shapes .
Some people call it the Crooked Forest for obvious reasons , although it is officially called Krzywy Las in Polish .
This place is the largest and highest continuous salt lake in the world , becoming a desert during dry seasons , and it ’ s located in the state of Potosi in Bolivia .
It ’ s believed to contain up to 10 billion tons of salt .
The Salar de Uyuni ( which Spanish for salt flat ) is one of Bolivia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk there it feels like you ’ ve reached a truly deserted point on Earth ( or maybe even on a different planet ) .
Due to their reflective properties , the salt crusts create the perfect mirror , giving the illusion that you ’ re walking on clouds .
This magical lake is full of marine animals and it ’ s located in the Palau Islands .
All the jellyfish that live there are quite small , so their stingers are not dangerous for humans ( normal jellyfish can cause serious stings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the experience is unforgettable : you can swim with them and even touch them .
The protocol to get in is strict though .
You have to make sure you have no sand on you whatsoever and you can not use sunscreen or any other substance that could pose a threat to the delicate balance of their ecosystem .
All these security measures are to be followed by everyone in order to preserve the habitat of these jellyfish and prevent them from disappearing from the lake .
In 2007 the lake was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jellyfish , but by 2018 that number had significantly decreased to just 630,000 golden jellyfish living in this UNESCO protected site .
Located in the southwestern part of the United States , this impressive canyon is one of the most visited places in the world .
The canyon can only be visited together with an official guide , because rain can cause unexpected floods in a matter of minutes .
The rocky walls of this geological formation , which can reach 120 feet in height in some places , are not only awe-inspiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privileged view over the canyon .
It ’ s clearly one of the best places to travel to if you love photography , nature , and magical places .
This park is one of the oldest parks of the country and one of the most visited landmarks in the Americas .
Banff National Park is full of impressive rock formations , mountains with glaciers , ice fields , and mysteriously quiet coniferous forests .
It ’ s not unusual to trek around the area and find a hidden lake with fresh water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here gives travelers a chance to take beautiful pictures , on top of the activities that the park offers like skiing , trekking , horseback riding , and rock climbing , to name a few .
Cappadocia is one of Turkey ’ s historical regions and it ’ s characterized by its peculiar geological formations that are unique to this region .
Landscapes in this region appear to come straight out of a fairytale .
It ’ s full of mysterious valleys and strange rock structures that were created millions of years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive volcanic eruptions .
One of the best ways to enjoy a trip to Cappadocia is to take a hot air balloon trip , which will give you an impressive view from above .
Kelimutu is a peculiar volcano .
Because 3 secret lakes lie within its crater and they change color .
For the same reason , it ’ s one of the most famous volcanoes in Indonesia .
The reason why these lakes change colors is that they contain minerals that create this natural phenomenon depending on the time of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2016 the color of the lakes changed 6 times from January to November .
Nevertheless , predicting exactly when and how the color of the lakes will change is not an easy thing .
Kelimutu is more than 1,600 meters above sea level and is located in the Flores Islands .
Fans of long walks and hiking will definitely enjoy going to Fernando de Noronha , known for its beautiful landscapes , the quality of its waters — where wild fauna still roams freely , and its white-sand beaches .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 islands , and only Fernando de Noronha is actually inhabited .
In order to protect nature from the effects of mass tourism , the number of visitors annually is limited .
It is known as an excellent scuba diving destination because the water is both very clear and not very cold , allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful underwater views .
It is also popular among surfers seeking paradisiacal sunsets .
Other activities include dolphin watching and long walks along its peaceful shores .
Welcome to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an abandoned city .
This park , that is located in Africa , became famous because of a geological accident that led to the formation of these spectacular rocks that you can see in the picture above .
It is home to a great variety of fauna and flora which , in part , justifies the fact that this set of rocky crags was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990 .
It ’ s a great destination for adventurers and travelers who are interested in nature .
As its name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a marine sinkhole located near the coast of Belize .
It ’ s 318 m across and 124 m deep .
It ’ s known all over the globe as the ultimate scuba diving destination , but that ’ s not all .
Thanks to its microclimate , scientists and marine creature experts have learned a great deal about what happens in the deepest waters of our planet .
A guided tour of it can last for up to an entire day .
Its name comes from the beautiful tonalities of blue created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the water .
In this magical place you will witness a psychedelic explosion of natural colors that extends as far as the eye can see .
Also known as the Rainbow Mountain or Montaña de Siete Colores ( 7-Color Mountain ) , Vinicunca is among the most reputed natural wonders in Peru and the world .
You can get there by foot or by motorcycle , although there are some roads that you can take with a car to shorten your travel time .
At 5,200 meters , it ’ s an extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to cities being built in high valleys .
The best period of the year to go to Rainbow Mountain is in August , because of the dry climate .
This park , located in the United States , was created in 1872 and is one of the oldest and most popular natural parks in the world .
It is about 9,000 sq km full of crystal clean lakes , canyons , grass fields , and waterfalls .
The park became widely known thanks to its geysers , springs that can suddenly eject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force .
These are fairly rare , but not in Yellowstone .
Some of the activities available to the public are guided tours to learn about the native flora and fauna , rafting , camping in different parts of the park , and other adventure-travel related activities .
Considered to be one of the most impressive rock formations in Norway , Trolltunga is located at approximately 1,100 m above sea level and has become a jewel in the crown of tourism in the region , as well as in the whole country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the top of Trolltunga , they first have to walk for about 13.5 km over steep , rocky terrain .
But perseverance is rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Ringedalsvatnet , a lake full of turquoise water in the heart of the northern glaciers .
Then , at the top , a rocky cliff ledge known as Troll ’ s tongue allows hikers to take impressive pictures and capture their awe forever .
Also known as the Gran Cañón del Colorado when it was discovered by Spanish conquistadors , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 800 meters deep , and is full of natural rocky structures .
Its very characteristic red walls are one of the most popular images circulating around the world .
You can take guided tours , go rafting , go horseback riding , or even take a helicopter tour in the Grand Canyon .
In the southern part of the park , you can also find hidden waterfalls where you can spend a quiet moment contemplating this astonishing place .
When it comes to interesting and almost surreal tourist attractions , the Reed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and maybe even number one on the list .
Inside you will find a whole world of fantasy full of stalactites , stalagmites , and other rock formations , all of which are illuminated by color-changing lights to accentuate their magical character .
The name of the cave comes from the type of reed that is grown in the area .
People in China used this reed to make flutes in ancient times .
Entering the Reed Flute Cave is like going through the looking glass to enter an enigmatic world of @ @

Many people who love traveling have a bucket list with places and activities they’d like to go to at least once in their life. If you’re an avid traveler, you can probably relate to that. Unfortunately, we all suffer from time limitations when it comes to discovering some of the incredible places out there and because you have to decide which of these to visit, having a quick overview might come in handy. After all, traveling isn’t just about taking a plane and going somewhere, it’s also about planning a future trip and imagining how it would be to go to those exotic places.
With this in mind, Bright Side made a small compilation of magical places around the globe especially for our readers who love traveling and can’t get enough of imagining and planning new trips. Look for your next possible destination below!
1. Crooked Forest, Poland
This unique forest, full of crooked trees, is located in Gryfino, Poland. The magic of the forest is still a mystery. There are approximately 400 pines in the area, which were planted around 1930, and no one has been able to explain why they grew this way, but they have certainly become a very popular place, almost a landmark of massive tourism in Poland, fueled precisely by the mystery behind their strange shapes. Some people call it the Crooked Forest for obvious reasons, although it is officially called Krzywy Las in Polish.
2. Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flat), Bolivia
This place is the largest and highest continuous salt lake in the world, becoming a desert during dry seasons, and it’s located in the state of Potosi in Bolivia. It’s believed to contain up to 10 billion tons of salt. The Salar de Uyuni (which Spanish for salt flat) is one of Bolivia’s tourist jewels, because when you walk there it feels like you’ve reached a truly deserted point on Earth (or maybe even on a different planet). Due to their reflective properties, the salt crusts create the perfect mirror, giving the illusion that you’re walking on clouds.
3. Jellyfish Lake, Palau
This magical lake is full of marine animals and it’s located in the Palau Islands. All the jellyfish that live there are quite small, so their stingers are not dangerous for humans (normal jellyfish can cause serious stings). Since jellyfish are beautiful animals, the experience is unforgettable: you can swim with them and even touch them. The protocol to get in is strict though. You have to make sure you have no sand on you whatsoever and you cannot use sunscreen or any other substance that could pose a threat to the delicate balance of their ecosystem. All these security measures are to be followed by everyone in order to preserve the habitat of these jellyfish and prevent them from disappearing from the lake. In 2007 the lake was reported to host up to 5 million jellyfish, but by 2018 that number had significantly decreased to just 630,000 golden jellyfish living in this UNESCO protected site.
4. Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Located in the southwestern part of the United States, this impressive canyon is one of the most visited places in the world. The canyon can only be visited together with an official guide, because rain can cause unexpected floods in a matter of minutes. The rocky walls of this geological formation, which can reach 120 feet in height in some places, are not only awe-inspiring but also allow visitors to access a privileged view over the canyon. It’s clearly one of the best places to travel to if you love photography, nature, and magical places.
5. Banff National Park, Canada
This park is one of the oldest parks of the country and one of the most visited landmarks in the Americas. Banff National Park is full of impressive rock formations, mountains with glaciers, ice fields, and mysteriously quiet coniferous forests. It’s not unusual to trek around the area and find a hidden lake with fresh water. The beauty of the fauna and flora here gives travelers a chance to take beautiful pictures, on top of the activities that the park offers like skiing, trekking, horseback riding, and rock climbing, to name a few.
6. Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s historical regions and it’s characterized by its peculiar geological formations that are unique to this region. Landscapes in this region appear to come straight out of a fairytale. It’s full of mysterious valleys and strange rock structures that were created millions of years ago when the area was still subject to massive volcanic eruptions. One of the best ways to enjoy a trip to Cappadocia is to take a hot air balloon trip, which will give you an impressive view from above.
7. Kelimutu, Indonesia
Kelimutu is a peculiar volcano. Because 3 secret lakes lie within its crater and they change color. For the same reason, it’s one of the most famous volcanoes in Indonesia. The reason why these lakes change colors is that they contain minerals that create this natural phenomenon depending on the time of the year and the temperature. For example, in 2016 the color of the lakes changed 6 times from January to November. Nevertheless, predicting exactly when and how the color of the lakes will change is not an easy thing. Kelimutu is more than 1,600 meters above sea level and is located in the Flores Islands.
8. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Fans of long walks and hiking will definitely enjoy going to Fernando de Noronha, known for its beautiful landscapes, the quality of its waters — where wild fauna still roams freely, and its white-sand beaches. This volcanic archipelago is made up of about 21 islands, and only Fernando de Noronha is actually inhabited. In order to protect nature from the effects of mass tourism, the number of visitors annually is limited. It is known as an excellent scuba diving destination because the water is both very clear and not very cold, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful underwater views. It is also popular among surfers seeking paradisiacal sunsets. Other activities include dolphin watching and long walks along its peaceful shores.
9. Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar
Welcome to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, a labyrinth of endless rocks that look like an abandoned city. This park, that is located in Africa, became famous because of a geological accident that led to the formation of these spectacular rocks that you can see in the picture above. It is home to a great variety of fauna and flora which, in part, justifies the fact that this set of rocky crags was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. It’s a great destination for adventurers and travelers who are interested in nature.
10. Great Blue Hole, Belize
As its name suggests, the Great Blue Hole is a marine sinkhole located near the coast of Belize. It’s 318 m across and 124 m deep. It’s known all over the globe as the ultimate scuba diving destination, but that’s not all. Thanks to its microclimate, scientists and marine creature experts have learned a great deal about what happens in the deepest waters of our planet. A guided tour of it can last for up to an entire day. Its name comes from the beautiful tonalities of blue created by the sudden change of depth in the water.
11. Vinicunca, Peru
In this magical place you will witness a psychedelic explosion of natural colors that extends as far as the eye can see. Also known as the Rainbow Mountain or Montaña de Siete Colores (7-Color Mountain), Vinicunca is among the most reputed natural wonders in Peru and the world. You can get there by foot or by motorcycle, although there are some roads that you can take with a car to shorten your travel time. At 5,200 meters, it’s an extremely high location even for Peruvians who are used to cities being built in high valleys. The best period of the year to go to Rainbow Mountain is in August, because of the dry climate.
12. Yellowstone, United States
This park, located in the United States, was created in 1872 and is one of the oldest and most popular natural parks in the world. It is about 9,000 sq km full of crystal clean lakes, canyons, grass fields, and waterfalls. The park became widely known thanks to its geysers, springs that can suddenly eject water and steam with a lot of force. These are fairly rare, but not in Yellowstone. Some of the activities available to the public are guided tours to learn about the native flora and fauna, rafting, camping in different parts of the park, and other adventure-travel related activities.
13. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Located in the state of Baja California Sur, this city offers a combination of beautiful beaches and desert landscapes. Because Cabo San Lucas has a diverse marine ecosystem, regulated fishing activities are celebrated there. This Mexican region is well-known for its gastronomy which specializes in seafood. One of the most popular landmarks is a rock formation called “El Arco” or in English “the arch” located at the end of the long beach where the Sea of Cortez joins the Pacific Ocean.
14. Trolltunga, Norway
Considered to be one of the most impressive rock formations in Norway, Trolltunga is located at approximately 1,100 m above sea level and has become a jewel in the crown of tourism in the region, as well as in the whole country. For tourists to be able to get to the top of Trolltunga, they first have to walk for about 13.5 km over steep, rocky terrain. But perseverance is rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Ringedalsvatnet, a lake full of turquoise water in the heart of the northern glaciers. Then, at the top, a rocky cliff ledge known as Troll’s tongue allows hikers to take impressive pictures and capture their awe forever.
15. Grand Canyon, Arizona
Also known as the Gran Cañón del Colorado when it was discovered by Spanish conquistadors, this incredible formation is approximately 446 km long, 800 meters deep, and is full of natural rocky structures. Its very characteristic red walls are one of the most popular images circulating around the world. You can take guided tours, go rafting, go horseback riding, or even take a helicopter tour in the Grand Canyon. In the southern part of the park, you can also find hidden waterfalls where you can spend a quiet moment contemplating this astonishing place.
16. Reed Flute Cave, China
When it comes to interesting and almost surreal tourist attractions, the Reed Flute Cave is clearly a front runner, and maybe even number one on the list. Inside you will find a whole world of fantasy full of stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations, all of which are illuminated by color-changing lights to accentuate their magical character. The name of the cave comes from the type of reed that is grown in the area. People in China used this reed to make flutes in ancient times. Entering the Reed Flute Cave is like going through the looking glass to enter an enigmatic world of fantasy.