brightside--2020-09-18--20+ Etiquette Rules From the Past That Raise Only One Question, “Why?”

The rules of etiquette are becoming more liberal and now , it ’ s already difficult for us to imagine that once , it was impossible for a woman to speak on the street , even with her girlfriend .
And offering a lady a chicken leg was equal to deliberately insulting her .
We at Bright Side believe that beautiful manners only serve to elevate the person who exhibits them , but sometimes , the etiquette rules leave us confused .
Just like these ones .
It was considered polite to know how to play kottabos well .
Kottabos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where participants of a symposium would throw the last bit of liquid from their glasses , trying to get it into a metal bowl .
The drink had to fly along the steepest trajectory , not spill past the target , and when hitting it , make a distinct sound .
In Ancient Greece , and later in Rome , it was common to feast while lying on one ’ s side .
These gatherings were called symposiums , and respectable citizens were obliged to participate in them because feasts were closely associated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fellow citizens .
It was common among the Ancient Greeks to control their own gaze — it had to be firm and directed forward .
According to their ideas , only crazy or desperate people would roll their eyes , while traitors squinted .
Unlike the Greeks , who threw wine , the Romans threw the dice .
The person who had the best score became the manager of the feast , more specifically , they would come up with tasks for the guests to do to entertain the audience .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same class greeted each other with a kiss on the lips .
And those who were one step lower on the social ladder were kissed on the cheek .
According to one version of history , the tradition of bringing glasses together and clinking them came from the Middle Ages — by hitting a drinking cup with another drinking cup , people could expel demons , which , according to legend , got inside a person through the mouth .
For the same reasons , it was necessary to cover the mouth while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it became a tradition to wash your hands before eating .
Everything else would be fine , but it was all literally about washing before eating — people rinsed their hands right at the table with water brought to them by servants .
At the same time , fingers were wiped directly on the clothes after a person blew their nose .
In the twelfth century , cutlery began to appear .
Forks were discouraged because they were considered a tool of Satan .
And all in all , what else would a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victorian era , swimming outfits were very modest , but it was considered inappropriate to be seen in one by the opposite sex , so special changing machines had to be made .
A fully clothed person entered a wagon like this on the shore , changed clothes , and then the car was lowered into the water and turned around so that no one could see the swimmer .
In addition to this , men and women often swam in separate areas .

The rules of etiquette are becoming more liberal and now, it’s already difficult for us to imagine that once, it was impossible for a woman to speak on the street, even with her girlfriend. And offering a lady a chicken leg was equal to deliberately insulting her.
We at Bright Side believe that beautiful manners only serve to elevate the person who exhibits them, but sometimes, the etiquette rules leave us confused. Just like these ones.
Antiquity
It was common among the Ancient Greeks to control their own gaze — it had to be firm and directed forward. According to their ideas, only crazy or desperate people would roll their eyes, while traitors squinted.
In Ancient Greece, and later in Rome, it was common to feast while lying on one’s side. These gatherings were called symposiums, and respectable citizens were obliged to participate in them because feasts were closely associated with the idea of the political unity of fellow citizens.
It was considered polite to know how to play kottabos well. Kottabos is a competition to test accuracy, where participants of a symposium would throw the last bit of liquid from their glasses, trying to get it into a metal bowl. The drink had to fly along the steepest trajectory, not spill past the target, and when hitting it, make a distinct sound.
Unlike the Greeks, who threw wine, the Romans threw the dice. The person who had the best score became the manager of the feast, more specifically, they would come up with tasks for the guests to do to entertain the audience.
The Middle Ages
According to one version of history, the tradition of bringing glasses together and clinking them came from the Middle Ages — by hitting a drinking cup with another drinking cup, people could expel demons , which, according to legend, got inside a person through the mouth. For the same reasons, it was necessary to cover the mouth while yawning.
In Persia, men who belonged to the same class greeted each other with a kiss on the lips. And those who were one step lower on the social ladder were kissed on the cheek.
In the twelfth century, cutlery began to appear. Forks were discouraged because they were considered a tool of Satan. And all in all, what else would a person need fingers for?
In medieval France, people wiped their hands with the tablecloth and drank soup straight from the bowl.
In the Middle Ages, it became a tradition to wash your hands before eating. Everything else would be fine, but it was all literally about washing before eating — people rinsed their hands right at the table with water brought to them by servants. At the same time, fingers were wiped directly on the clothes after a person blew their nose.
The Victorian Era
In the Victorian era, swimming outfits were very modest, but it was considered inappropriate to be seen in one by the opposite sex, so special changing machines had to be made. A fully clothed person entered a wagon like this on the shore, changed clothes, and then the car was lowered into the water and turned around so that no one could see the swimmer. In addition to this, men and women often swam in separate areas.
An unmarried girl wasn’t allowed to go out on the street alone. It was also impossible for her to stop to exchange a few words with a girlfriend she randomly passed. It was forbidden for her to even turn her head back to look at her friend.
Books by authors of different genders were usually placed on different shelves. An exception was made if the authors were married.
During pregnancy, a woman wasn’t supposed to appear in public. Thanks to the Victorian era, the expression, “In an interesting state,” appeared.
Imperial Russia
In Russia, Peter I began to pay special attention to etiquette. By his decree, some of the unspoken rules of conduct were written down in a separate book. There was, for example, a ban on wearing boots with pointed toes at a wedding, because they could ruin women’s dresses.
In the 18th century, it was completely normal for people to relieve themselves in public. Men just turned away to the corner, and women wore fluffy dresses, so no one would notice anything. For example, Catherine II received ambassadors sitting on a portable chest. Because of the wide skirts, doing this wasn’t visible. In the same vein, ladies at balls used a special device — a bourdaloue. There were no public toilets in St. Petersburg until the end of the 19th century.
How to Behave in Society was published in 1889. In it, it wasn’t recommended “to put out a candle in front of the noses of people present.”
It also said that “wearing red and green or pink and yellow at the same time meant violating all the principles of good taste.”
Young women were told to go to bed around 1 a.m., and before that, they were supposed to read through a French novel. Falling asleep, they weren’t supposed to think about anything sad, unpleasant, or difficult, especially about anything related to murderers, beggars, mice, spiders, ghosts, orphans, terrible diseases, or fires.


brightside--2020-09-18--10 Women Whose Stories Prove That Giving Up Is Never an Option

Women have struggled for centuries to achieve equality in a world that makes it difficult for them .
And that doesn ’ t hold true just for the workplace , but basically for every single space that we use in our modern society .
But if things seem to be improving today , it ’ s only because this fight has not been fought just by a few .
The work , effort , and courage of some women have marked a before and after in the struggle for equality and it has not gone unnoticed : not only have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see in today ’ s society , but they ’ ve inspired entire generations to keep going until discrimination is nothing more than a bad memory .
Today at Bright Side , we ’ d like to bring awareness to everyone by making a compilation of some of the most inspiring and smart women the world has had the chance to meet .
Clearly , these are nothing but a few examples of the talent that we ’ ve seen over the centuries , and we ’ re very eager to see more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her successful career as an actress .
However , we shouldn ’ t forget that this woman was also a great inventor .
Lamarr designed an aircraft for Howard Hugues that flew much faster than those that existed back in the day .
She also developed a system that would later allow the creation of surveillance drones , a tablet that could be dropped in water to instantly make a cola drink , and the first version of the spread spectrum that was key in the creation of WiFi , Bluetooth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite the fact that she was often underestimated just because she was a woman ( and a beautiful actress ) she never let anyone tell her that looks were better than brains and continued to invent new things .
This Russian cosmonaut and engineer was the first woman to travel to space .
Selected from hundreds of applicants , Tereshkova was chosen to pilot the Vostok 6 , which took off on June 16 , 1963 .
Despite her humble origins and having started her education at a late age , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if that meant completing it remotely .
Something else that can be said about Tereshkova is that she kept on fighting for what she wanted , no matter what .
Fei-Fei Li was born in Beijing in 1976 .
During her teenage years , she immigrated with her family to the United States .
In 1999 , she graduated from Princeton University with a degree in physics , and later , in 2005 , she obtained a doctorate in telecommunications engineering from the California Institute of Technology .
Li Fei-Fei started working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , she became the director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab , a time when the institution registered its greatest growth thanks to her incredible work .
She currently holds the position of co-director at the very same center of research .
She also serves as co-founder of a non-profit association called AI4ALL , which works for inclusion and diversity in the world of artificial intelligence .
This woman is known as the guru of artificial intelligence .
This Brazilian journalist and philosopher is known for being part of the feminist movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women ’ s movement .
She was appointed in 2016 as Sao Paulo ’ s Deputy Secretary of Human Rights and in addition to being a teacher and activist , she is the founder of the Sueli Carneiro ’ s Seal initiative , which publishes works by black writers at a low cost .
This is an example of yet another exceptional woman who inspires us with her accomplishments .
Peggy Whitson is a biochemist who grew up on a small farm located near an Iowa town .
She was a former NASA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she became the first female astronaut to command the International Space Station , twice .
2017 was a major year for her as well since she became NASA ’ s longest-serving astronaut in space , with over 534 days spent outside our planet .
Helen Keller became deaf and blind at the very young age of 19 months due to a serious illness .
Later on , she had to accept her condition , little by little , but never without great effort .
This woman became the first deafblind person to obtain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she didn ’ t stop there .
She later became a published writer , collaborated with the American Foundation for the Blind , and promoted and worked actively to fight for women ’ s suffrage and workers ’ rights .
Keller showed us that even in the particular and challenging times she lived in , making sure that people with different abilities could live a decent life was possible .
She was an example of what it means to persevere and always work to improve oneself .
Clara Campoamor was one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement for women ’ s rights in Spain .
She was also the second woman to become a member of the Bar Association after graduating with a degree in law in just 2 years .
Campoamor became a fundamental and highly relevant figure in the fight for women ’ s equality .

Women have struggled for centuries to achieve equality in a world that makes it difficult for them. And that doesn’t hold true just for the workplace, but basically for every single space that we use in our modern society. But if things seem to be improving today, it’s only because this fight has not been fought just by a few. The work, effort, and courage of some women have marked a before and after in the struggle for equality and it has not gone unnoticed: not only have these people achieved fundamental changes that we see in today’s society, but they’ve inspired entire generations to keep going until discrimination is nothing more than a bad memory.
Today at Bright Side, we’d like to bring awareness to everyone by making a compilation of some of the most inspiring and smart women the world has had the chance to meet. Clearly, these are nothing but a few examples of the talent that we’ve seen over the centuries, and we’re very eager to see more.
1. Hedy Lamarr
Most of us know Hedy Lamarr for her successful career as an actress. However, we shouldn’t forget that this woman was also a great inventor. Lamarr designed an aircraft for Howard Hugues that flew much faster than those that existed back in the day. She also developed a system that would later allow the creation of surveillance drones, a tablet that could be dropped in water to instantly make a cola drink, and the first version of the spread spectrum that was key in the creation of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS as we use them today. Despite the fact that she was often underestimated just because she was a woman (and a beautiful actress) she never let anyone tell her that looks were better than brains and continued to invent new things.
2. Valentina Tereshkova
This Russian cosmonaut and engineer was the first woman to travel to space. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Tereshkova was chosen to pilot the Vostok 6, which took off on June 16, 1963. Despite her humble origins and having started her education at a late age, she was determined to pursue her dreams, even if that meant completing it remotely. Something else that can be said about Tereshkova is that she kept on fighting for what she wanted, no matter what.
3. Fiona Kolbinger
Fiona Kolbinger, a professional physician and amateur cyclist, was the first woman to win the Transcontinental Race in 2019. Given her background, no one really expected her to win. However, this determined woman ended up finishing the race in 10 days, 2 hours, and 48 minutes, which was 6 hours ahead of the first runner-up.
4. Fei-Fei Li
Fei-Fei Li was born in Beijing in 1976. During her teenage years, she immigrated with her family to the United States. In 1999, she graduated from Princeton University with a degree in physics, and later, in 2005, she obtained a doctorate in telecommunications engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Li Fei-Fei started working as a professor. From 2013 to 2018, she became the director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab, a time when the institution registered its greatest growth thanks to her incredible work. She currently holds the position of co-director at the very same center of research. She also serves as co-founder of a non-profit association called AI4ALL, which works for inclusion and diversity in the world of artificial intelligence. This woman is known as the guru of artificial intelligence.
5. Djamila Ribeiro
This Brazilian journalist and philosopher is known for being part of the feminist movement, and more specifically, the Afro-Brazilian women’s movement. She was appointed in 2016 as Sao Paulo’s Deputy Secretary of Human Rights and in addition to being a teacher and activist, she is the founder of the Sueli Carneiro’s Seal initiative, which publishes works by black writers at a low cost. This is an example of yet another exceptional woman who inspires us with her accomplishments.
6. Peggy Whitson
Peggy Whitson is a biochemist who grew up on a small farm located near an Iowa town. She was a former NASA chief astronaut, and in 2017, she became the first female astronaut to command the International Space Station, twice. 2017 was a major year for her as well since she became NASA’s longest-serving astronaut in space, with over 534 days spent outside our planet.
7. Beatrice Fihn
Beatrice Fihn is a Swedish lawyer and active campaigner for the abolition of the use of nuclear weapons worldwide. She has become the director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), and in 2017, she was a Nobel Peace Prize winner along with Setsuko Thurlow (a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing).
8. Helen Keller
Helen Keller became deaf and blind at the very young age of 19 months due to a serious illness. Later on, she had to accept her condition, little by little, but never without great effort. This woman became the first deafblind person to obtain a university degree in the arts — but she didn’t stop there. She later became a published writer, collaborated with the American Foundation for the Blind, and promoted and worked actively to fight for women’s suffrage and workers’ rights. Keller showed us that even in the particular and challenging times she lived in, making sure that people with different abilities could live a decent life was possible. She was an example of what it means to persevere and always work to improve oneself.
9. Clara Campoamor
Clara Campoamor was one of the most important figures involved in the movement for women’s rights in Spain. She was also the second woman to become a member of the Bar Association after graduating with a degree in law in just 2 years. Campoamor became a fundamental and highly relevant figure in the fight for women’s equality.
10. Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is a professional soccer player and an active advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQIA+ collective. Winner of the Ballon d’Or Féminin and the Golden Boot of the 2019 World Cup, she is also an ambassador for Athlete Ally, a non-profit organization that seeks to create equal opportunities to access professional sports for everyone, regardless of their gender.


brightside--2020-09-18--15+ Pics That Prove Bats Are Way Cuter Than We Think They Are

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We are so used to seeing bats and flying foxes as scary monsters who are eager to suck all the blood out of us , that we hardly try to look at them from another angle .
It turns out that these animals can be cute too — all you need to do is just have a closer look at them .
Meet the adorable Morgan , who lives in a bat rescue center .
’ Fallen ’ is being a very good little patient while having his bandage changed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Statler who is 33 years old , love basking in the sun and outside time !
” This babe has conquered every wildlife warrior ’ s heart at the Australian Zoo .
Lick , lick !
Is it even possible to not fall in love with this face ?
Wallace the bat got electrocuted and is now getting treatment at a recreational center .
“ Decided to do a new photo of Barlow , a common pipistrelle , during the weighing time .
Same scales , same pot , same bat , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Perhaps the cutest bat in the world What a serious look !
Another sweet flying fox female that was rescued from barbed wire We are in love with this face .
“ Hey , I can see you upside down !
” Little Ruby came into care at only 300 g because she was starving — now she is getting better and better .

We are so used to seeing bats and flying foxes as scary monsters who are eager to suck all the blood out of us, that we hardly try to look at them from another angle. It turns out that these animals can be cute too — all you need to do is just have a closer look at them.
We at Bright Side found a bunch of photos showing the adorable side of bats and we can’t wait to show them to you.
This is what a bat in the womb looks like.
“Whaaaaat?! The milk is empty?”
Meet the adorable Morgan, who lives in a bat rescue center.
The Easter Rab-bat!
’Fallen’ is being a very good little patient while having his bandage changed.
“Indian flying foxes, like our Statler who is 33 years old, love basking in the sun and outside time!”
This babe has conquered every wildlife warrior’s heart at the Australian Zoo.
Lick, lick! Is it even possible to not fall in love with this face?
Wallace the bat got electrocuted and is now getting treatment at a recreational center.
“Decided to do a new photo of Barlow, a common pipistrelle, during the weighing time. Same scales, same pot, same bat, but he’s all grown up now.”
Henrietta — the ’Sleeping Beauty’
Perhaps the cutest bat in the world
What a serious look!
Another sweet flying fox female that was rescued from barbed wire
We are in love with this face.
“Hey, I can see you upside down!”
Little Ruby came into care at only 300 g because she was starving — now she is getting better and better.


brightside--2020-09-18--Why People With Blue Eyes Can Be So Unique

No one in the world has the same eye color as you .
But if you ’ re lucky enough to have eyes the color of the sky , you ’ re even more special .
And as it turns out , blue-eyed people may possess actual superpowers .
There ’ s no such thing as a blue pigment in the eyes .
The majority of the human race gets their brown eye color from melanin — the pigment that ’ s responsible for the color of the skin .
But when it comes to blue eyes , they get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light .
It ’ s the same trick that makes the ocean and the sky appear blue .
Blue eyes can appear to be different colors depending on the light conditions .
This happens because blue eyes get their color from the light that comes in and then gets reflected back out .
You can also slightly change the color of your eyes and make them appear brighter or duller depending on the makeup you choose .
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All blue-eyed people have the same ancestor .
A team of scientists at Copenhagen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes may be related .
Somewhere between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago , everyone had brown eyes , but at some point , the gene that controls the level of melanin actually mutated .
This mutation limited the amount of melanin we could produce and “ diluted ” brown eyes to blue .
All blue-eyed people have inherited this genetic “ switch ” at exactly the same spot in their DNA .
The majority of people have brown eyes , while only 8 % to 10 % are lucky enough to have azure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of blue-eyed people live in Europe .
Finland accounts for the largest percentage of people with blue eyes .
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Many babies are born with blue eyes that will change later .
When a baby is born , you can ’ t tell what their eye color will be when they grow up .
At the time of their birth , babies don ’ t have any melanin in the iris — the part of the eye that defines eye color .
After 6 months , the babies ’ genes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the iris .
Depending on this , the eyes may remain blue or turn gray , green , or brown .
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Blue-eyed people are more sensitive to light .
If your eyes are light-colored , you have to be especially careful when protecting them against the sun .
Ophthalmologists believe that people with blue irises tend to be more light-sensitive .
Because blue eyes don ’ t have enough light-absorbing pigment , more light can get through the iris and damage the eye .
People with light-colored irises are lucky enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people with dark eyes .
A researcher at the University of Pittsburgh surveyed 58 women who were expecting babies and discovered that women with blue or green eyes experienced less pain and coped with labor better .
The scientist believes that genes linked to melanin may strongly influence pain tolerance .

No one in the world has the same eye color as you. But if you’re lucky enough to have eyes the color of the sky, you’re even more special. And as it turns out, blue-eyed people may possess actual superpowers.
We at Bright Side are fascinated by the beauty of azure eyes, so we decided to find out what makes them so special.
1. Blue eyes aren’t actually blue.
There’s no such thing as a blue pigment in the eyes. The majority of the human race gets their brown eye color from melanin — the pigment that’s responsible for the color of the skin. But when it comes to blue eyes, they get their color as a result of reflecting light. It’s the same trick that makes the ocean and the sky appear blue.
2. They can change color.
Blue eyes can appear to be different colors depending on the light conditions. This happens because blue eyes get their color from the light that comes in and then gets reflected back out. You can also slightly change the color of your eyes and make them appear brighter or duller depending on the makeup you choose.
3. All blue-eyed people have the same ancestor.
A team of scientists at Copenhagen University discovered that all people with blue eyes may be related. Somewhere between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, everyone had brown eyes, but at some point, the gene that controls the level of melanin actually mutated. This mutation limited the amount of melanin we could produce and “diluted” brown eyes to blue. All blue-eyed people have inherited this genetic “switch” at exactly the same spot in their DNA.
4. Blue eyes are very rare.
The majority of people have brown eyes, while only 8% to 10% are lucky enough to have azure eyes. According to World Atlas, the majority of blue-eyed people live in Europe. Finland accounts for the largest percentage of people with blue eyes.
5. Many babies are born with blue eyes that will change later.
When a baby is born, you can’t tell what their eye color will be when they grow up. At the time of their birth, babies don’t have any melanin in the iris — the part of the eye that defines eye color. After 6 months, the babies’ genes determine how much melanin will be in the iris. Depending on this, the eyes may remain blue or turn gray, green, or brown.
6. Blue-eyed people are more sensitive to light.
If your eyes are light-colored, you have to be especially careful when protecting them against the sun. Ophthalmologists believe that people with blue irises tend to be more light-sensitive. Because blue eyes don’t have enough light-absorbing pigment, more light can get through the iris and damage the eye.
7. People with blue eyes handle pain better.
People with light-colored irises are lucky enough to have a higher pain tolerance than people with dark eyes. A researcher at the University of Pittsburgh surveyed 58 women who were expecting babies and discovered that women with blue or green eyes experienced less pain and coped with labor better. The scientist believes that genes linked to melanin may strongly influence pain tolerance.


brightside--2020-09-18--Experts Share 6 Steps on How to Break Any Bad Habit and Replace It With a Better One

Every bad habit can be broken , psychologists say .
And it sounds very promising and inspiring but you may be asking how to start this initial change .
Or better yet , how do you not give up while in the middle of learning to practice a healthier habit ?
Step 1 : Be honest with yourself .
The more honest you are with yourself about your bad habit , the more likely you ’ ll change it , psychologists say .
People close to you who really care about your well-being can serve as a mirror and give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem or not .
If someone constantly says that you poke your head all the time , maybe it ’ s a sign that you have a bad habit .
If you have already realized that your habit is bad , it ’ s a big win .
You ’ ve made the first step .
The psychological “ wall ” is broken and you can move onto the second step .
Step 2 : Collect data and write it down .
A clinical psychologist suggests analyzing your habit on your own .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ start your own diary .
For example , you may have a habit of cracking your fingers or biting your nails .
Start making some notes when you do it , identifying things like the feelings it gives you , when you started doing it , and pros and cons .
This way , you can become even more conscious of your bad habit .
Collect this data for at least one week .
Slowly , you can gain some understanding of what triggers your bad habit , whether it be feeling anxious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you may have realized that you have a bad habit of being late .
You ’ ve analyzed that you like the attention when you ’ re the last one to enter a meeting or perhaps you enjoy the excitement .
Simply put , this bad habit can give you some adrenaline and make your life feel more adventurous .
Now try to get the same satisfaction from something healthy .
It could be in the form of physical exercise , for instance .
Just find something nice that can bring the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old , bad habit .
Switch it up !
Step 4 : Be realistic and don ’ t rush yourself .
There ’ s a big possibility that you ’ ve been living with your old habit for years .
It ’ s better not to demand too much from yourself , like changing completely in just a week .
Don ’ t stress yourself out but enjoy the process .
Set a reasonable goal .
If you ’ re tardy all the time and are often 30 minutes late , first set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes .
Then , slowly make it less and less every week .
There are some useful apps that can help you record your results .
For example , it can be online weight control or online sleep monitoring .
Such apps will help you to measure your success so you can enjoy seeing it in real numbers , almost as proof that you ’ re doing good .
There ’ s also the possibility that your reinforcement system won ’ t work or that you ’ ll get more “ pain ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from adopting a healthier one .
This is fine .
Just record it in your diary .
You ’ ll probably need to rethink your reward system so that pleasure can increase .
After you stop feeling much “ pain ” from losing your bad habit , you ’ ll be ready to move on to the next step .
Reach out to your family members , friends , or even special clubs for additional support .
For example , it ’ s always easier to lose weight with a friend .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keep track of each other .
For example , ask your mom or colleague to wake you up in the morning if you ’ re always late for work .
You can also get a personal trainer if you visit the gym or even find a new friend there .
They can push you not to miss classes and give you additional stimulation .
According to one survey , 8.7 % of people claimed that they had never picked their nose .
91 % stated that they were still actively practicing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tries to prevent this habit , there are scientists who argue that it has positive effects and can even serve as “ a natural boost to the immune system .
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Every bad habit can be broken, psychologists say. And it sounds very promising and inspiring but you may be asking how to start this initial change. Or better yet, how do you not give up while in the middle of learning to practice a healthier habit?
We at Bright Side suggest following these 6 steps to help you change any bad habit, as is recommended by experts. There’s also a curious bonus at the end of the article about the nasty habit of picking your nose.
Step 1: Be honest with yourself.
The more honest you are with yourself about your bad habit, the more likely you’ll change it, psychologists say. People close to you who really care about your well-being can serve as a mirror and give you feedback about whether you have a problem or not. If someone constantly says that you poke your head all the time, maybe it’s a sign that you have a bad habit. If you have already realized that your habit is bad, it’s a big win. You’ve made the first step. The psychological “wall” is broken and you can move onto the second step.
Step 2: Collect data and write it down.
A clinical psychologist suggests analyzing your habit on your own. As a good option, you can start your own diary. For example, you may have a habit of cracking your fingers or biting your nails. Start making some notes when you do it, identifying things like the feelings it gives you, when you started doing it, and pros and cons. This way, you can become even more conscious of your bad habit. Collect this data for at least one week. Slowly, you can gain some understanding of what triggers your bad habit, whether it be feeling anxious or being bored.
Step 3: Manipulate your old bad habit.
For example, you may have realized that you have a bad habit of being late. You’ve analyzed that you like the attention when you’re the last one to enter a meeting or perhaps you enjoy the excitement. Simply put, this bad habit can give you some adrenaline and make your life feel more adventurous. Now try to get the same satisfaction from something healthy. It could be in the form of physical exercise, for instance. Just find something nice that can bring the same emotions into your life instead of the old, bad habit. Switch it up!
Step 4: Be realistic and don’t rush yourself.
There’s a big possibility that you’ve been living with your old habit for years. It’s better not to demand too much from yourself, like changing completely in just a week. Don’t stress yourself out but enjoy the process. Set a reasonable goal. If you’re tardy all the time and are often 30 minutes late, first set a goal to run late for 10 minutes. Then, slowly make it less and less every week.
Step 5: Use an app.
There are some useful apps that can help you record your results. For example, it can be online weight control or online sleep monitoring. Such apps will help you to measure your success so you can enjoy seeing it in real numbers, almost as proof that you’re doing good. There’s also the possibility that your reinforcement system won’t work or that you’ll get more “pain” from breaking a habit and less pleasure from adopting a healthier one. This is fine. Just record it in your diary. You’ll probably need to rethink your reward system so that pleasure can increase. After you stop feeling much “pain” from losing your bad habit, you’ll be ready to move on to the next step.
Step 6: Look for additional support.
Reach out to your family members, friends, or even special clubs for additional support. For example, it’s always easier to lose weight with a friend. Just make an agreement that you will support and keep track of each other. For example, ask your mom or colleague to wake you up in the morning if you’re always late for work. You can also get a personal trainer if you visit the gym or even find a new friend there. They can push you not to miss classes and give you additional stimulation.
Bonus: picking your nose as a habit
According to one survey, 8.7% of people claimed that they had never picked their nose. 91% stated that they were still actively practicing it. Despite the fact that our society tries to prevent this habit, there are scientists who argue that it has positive effects and can even serve as “a natural boost to the immune system.”


brightside--2020-09-18--18 Sassy Pets Who Didn’t Want an Ordinary Pic and Posed for a Magazine Cover

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Some pets just can ’ t stand the idea of being photographed and they ’ ll do anything to slip away from your hugs when you try to take a selfie with them .
But then there are other pets — those who were born to be photo models .
They enjoy showing off their fur and feathers in front of the camera , they look stunning at any moment , and they can strike most flattering poses before you can even take out your phone .
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“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she knew that I had nothing else important to do.
” 2 .
Do I look sassy enough ?
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That look , full of seduction 5 .
“ My beautiful little Princess has finally grown out all her feathers.
” 6 .
That gaze will get this kitty thousands of likes .
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A real cat model always knows their best camera angles .
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Now look away and pretend you see someone in the distance .
Good !
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“ My cat posed .
I just had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew French bulldogs could be that good at fashion modeling .
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Hey girl , what are you doing tonight ?
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If a feline version of Forbes existed , this would probably be its best cover .
15 .
When you know you ’ re gorgeous and you act like a beauty queen .
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This kitty could advertise any volumizing shampoo .
18 .
Those legs just can ’ t go unnoticed !

Some pets just can’t stand the idea of being photographed and they’ll do anything to slip away from your hugs when you try to take a selfie with them. But then there are other pets — those who were born to be photo models. They enjoy showing off their fur and feathers in front of the camera, they look stunning at any moment, and they can strike most flattering poses before you can even take out your phone.
Here at Bright Side, we have no doubt that these 18 pets could easily outshine professional models at any photoshoot, and we bet you’ll agree when you see them.
1. “I just stopped rubbing her belly, and she knew that I had nothing else important to do.”
2. Do I look sassy enough?
3. Posing for a Dogue cover
4. That look, full of seduction
5. “My beautiful little Princess has finally grown out all her feathers.”
6. That gaze will get this kitty thousands of likes.
7. “Strike a pose. Now vogue!”
8. A real cat model always knows their best camera angles.
9. “Smeagol striking a pose.”
10. Now look away and pretend you see someone in the distance. Good!
11. “My cat posed. I just had to do it!”
12. Who knew French bulldogs could be that good at fashion modeling.
13. Hey girl, what are you doing tonight?
14. If a feline version of Forbes existed, this would probably be its best cover.
15. When you know you’re gorgeous and you act like a beauty queen.
16. Taking a couple of flattering pictures for a doggo dating app.
17. This kitty could advertise any volumizing shampoo.
18. Those legs just can’t go unnoticed!


brightside--2020-09-19--20+ Facts About Maggie Smith Who Didn’t Become Famous Until She Was 70 Years Old

Almost 70 years ago , Maggie Smith chose the path of an actress and has since played more than 100 @ @ @ @ @ this time .
But most viewers only remember her as an honorable old lady and @ @ @ @ @ in Harry Potter and the dowager countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey .
We at @ @ @ @ @ justice and want to tell you about this amazing woman whose tragedies always managed to @ @ @ @ @ comedy .
Maggie Smith in the musical , Oh !
What a Lovely War ( @ @ @ @ @ the movie , Travels with My Aunt ( 1972 ) At a party after an @ @ @ @ @ Smith with Michael Caine on the set of California Suite ( 1978 ) Smith with @ @ @ @ @ son , Chris Smith with her second husband , Beverley Cross Smith ’ s role @ @ @ @ @ character from Divine Secrets of the Ya‑Ya Sisterhood Have you seen other movies with Maggie @ @ @ @ @ and Downton Abbey ?
Which of her roles were you most impressed with ?

Almost 70 years ago, Maggie Smith chose the path of an actress and has since played more than 100 bright and diverse characters within this time. But most viewers only remember her as an honorable old lady and wise wizard, Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and the dowager countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey.
We at Bright Side decided to restore justice and want to tell you about this amazing woman whose tragedies always managed to go hand in hand with comedy.
Margaret Natalie Smith was born on December 28, 1934, in the eastern suburb of London. Despite the fact that the actress is perfect at portraying the roles of sophisticated aristocrats, she herself is from a simple family . Her mother was a secretary and her father was a medical worker.
. Her mother was a secretary and her father was a medical worker. The girl had been dreaming about the theater since childhood but her parents never shared those aspirations. In fact, her mother doubted that a girl “with a face like that” could ever become an actress.
Smith in the early 1950s
But the girl was persistent. At the age of 17, she started to study acting and debuted on a big stage just one year later. Her first work was as the role of Viola in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
It’s hard to believe it now, but Maggie started her career as a comedic actress and toured with commercial productions for several years. She would sing, dance, and entertain the public. At 22, she was already performing in a Broadway show.
Maggie Smith in the musical, Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
The talented comedian was invited to act in the theater and on television but her roles were becoming more and more similar. Who knows what the girl’s destiny would’ve been if it weren’t for her participation in the play, Othello? Theater critics were lining up to express their admiration, and directors vied for Maggie’s appearance in their films.
The actress in the movie, Travels with My Aunt (1972)
Though the actress always preferred theater, she earned her world fame thanks to her role in the movie, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. And she so masterfully conveyed the contradictive character of a powerful idealist teacher, that she even got an Oscar for it.
At a party after an award ceremony (1970)
Maggie Smith won another Oscar for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in California Suite. Overall, Smith has had 6 Academy Award nominations over the course of her career.
Smith with Michael Caine on the set of California Suite (1978)
Maggie Smith is one of the few owners of the “Triple Crown of Acting.” In order to get it, an actor or actress has to collect 3 big awards for movie roles (an Oscar), theater roles (a Tony Award), and television roles (an Emmy Award). Overall, the actress has had 58 victories through various nominations.
Smith in the Hot Millions comedy (1968)
The role of Lady Violet in Downton Abbey, alone, earned Smith 3 Emmy Awards. Even so, the actress admitted to never having watched the series but was happy it was over because her character became illogical — in the last season, the countess was supposed to be 110 years old. Additionally, the popularity that came following her appearance on the show wreaked havoc on Smith’s life.
because her character became illogical — in the last season, the countess was supposed to be 110 years old. Additionally, the popularity that came following her appearance on the show wreaked havoc on Smith’s life. Smith recalls a funny case connected with the series: “I got in a taxi the other day. The driver recognized me from Downton and asked me when the next season started. Before I could tell him, he said, ‘I always watch it when football isn’t on,’ and that sure put me in my place.”
For her contribution to the arts, the actress was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, which is a female version of a knight. The collection of her achievements even includes prestigious scientific awards . 3 famous British universities granted her the title of Doctor of Letters, though Smith doesn’t have any education apart from theater school.
. 3 famous British universities granted her the title of Doctor of Letters, though Smith doesn’t have any education apart from theater school. Her personal life looked like a plot of a melodrama. The woman got into a relationship with the playwright, Beverley Cross. He was already married at that time so Smith decided not to wait for him to get a divorce and married actor Robert Stephens. The marriage turned out to be unsuccessful since the up-and-coming Stephens drank a lot and his career went downhill.
Smith with her first husband and eldest son, Chris
Maggie Smith gave birth to 2 sons in her marriage with Stephens and both of them followed in their parents’ footsteps. Chris Larkin acted in several movies but never became famous, while the younger kid, Toby Stephens, got famous after having played James Bond’s main rival in the movie, Die Another Day. His other famous role was the pirates’ captain in the Black Sails TV series.
Smith with her younger son, Toby
Soon after her divorce, Smith got married, yet again, to her first love, Beverley Cross. They lived 22 years together until the moment that he died from an illness. The actress had a hard time overcoming the death of her beloved. In one of her interviews, she said, “Everybody says it gets better, but I don’t think it does. It gets different.”
Cross has always been Smith’s biggest fan and supported her when she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease at the age of 54. This thyroid disease, which is accompanied by weakness and a frightening enlargement of the eyes, could’ve put an end to Smith’s career. But she underwent radiation therapy and ophthalmic surgery to treat the illness.
Smith with her second husband, Beverley Cross
Maggie Smith quickly achieved success in the theater and was considered a favorite of many directors, but ordinary viewers only learned about her after seeing her in Harry Potter, when the actress was almost 70 years old. She herself jokes that “she had not existed” before it.
Out of all of the movies, she likes the first part of the franchise where she changed from a cat. It seems that Smith has a special relationship with animals. She even took part in a fundraising campaign for stray cats in the UK where celebrities created artwork that was then sold at an auction and donated to fund cats’ protection.
At the same time, Smith calls her work in Harry Potter unsatisfactory, because in these movies, she wasn’t feeling “real acting” as she did in other films.
Smith's role in Harry Potter alongside her character from Divine Secrets of the Ya‑Ya Sisterhood
While shooting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Smith was battling breast cancer . She was feeling even worse from her medicine and was exhausted so she withdrew herself. After having finally overcome the disease, Smith said, “The last couple of years have been a write-off, though I’m beginning to feel like a person now. My energy is coming back. S*** happens. I ought to pull myself together a bit.”
. She was feeling even worse from her medicine and was exhausted so she withdrew herself. After having finally overcome the disease, Smith said, “The last couple of years have been a write-off, though I’m beginning to feel like a person now. My energy is coming back. S*** happens. I ought to pull myself together a bit.” Smith has always been critical toward her talent and never misses a chance to joke about herself. She once said about one of her awards that the judges simply hadn’t decided on who else to give it to. Another one of her awards was met with the following ironic comment: “I just feel ever so humble. It does seem awfully unfair and I can’t help feeling it’s because I am so old.”
Because of the disease, Maggie had to leave her beloved theater career for 12 years. She was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to get on stage again, but nevertheless, her triumphant return happened. In 2019, Smith starred in the mono-play, A German Life where for 100 minutes, she performed a piercing monologue about a woman who worked for the Nazi regime.
For this role, she was awarded a record-breaking sixth Evening Standard Theater Award at the age of 84. This is the oldest theater award in Great Britain.
The longtime British actor and director, Simon Callow, once said, “And she is perhaps at her greatest in tragedy, although sublime in comedy, but at her greatest in tragedy.” Despite all the difficulties, Smith is not planning to leave the stage, although she keeps joking that, next time, she’ll be given the role of an “old bag.”
Smith at an award ceremony in 2019


brightside--2020-09-19--15 Couples Who Cracked the Code of a Strong Relationship. Spoiler: Kid Around Together

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest If you think that laughing with your significant other is one of the secrets to a happy and long relationship , you ’ re absolutely right .
Whether the 2 of you decide to dress up as superhero characters on Halloween , make hilarious Christmas cards for your family , or even run around shooting each other with gel guns , all these things will be part of the relationship ’ s history and contribute to a journey full of joy .
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“ ... so my wife and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ireland.
” 3 .
“ My wife and I won the funniest costume at the party.
” 4 .
“ My parents sent me this from their retirement community today.
” 5 .
“ My wife and I went retro for our Christmas card portrait this year.
” 6 .
“ My wife and I have kept this picture above our toilet for 5 years now.
” 7 .
The best way to prank both families at the same time .
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“ My momma sent me this in a Snapchat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was really excited when my wife and I agreed to a Pokémon-themed Halloween until he saw my costume.
” 10 .
“ This is the photo my fiancé and I did for our wedding invitations ... .
” 11 .
“ Dear Wife , hold my hand , not hold my head !
!
” 12 .
“ My wife and I just bought our first bulk buy hot sauce .
We ’ re very proud.
” 13 .
“ At 15 weeks pregnant , my wife finally let us announce it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I went to Disney World .
Also , the kids came.
” 15 .
“ My wife and I have done serious pics for every major life event .
”

If you think that laughing with your significant other is one of the secrets to a happy and long relationship, you’re absolutely right. Whether the 2 of you decide to dress up as superhero characters on Halloween, make hilarious Christmas cards for your family, or even run around shooting each other with gel guns, all these things will be part of the relationship’s history and contribute to a journey full of joy.
Now let’s have some fun with these couples that Bright Side found today.
1. “I introduced my parents to gel guns today.”
2. “...so my wife and I came across a ’Fertility Stone’ in Ireland.”
3. “My wife and I won the funniest costume at the party.”
4. “My parents sent me this from their retirement community today.”
5. “My wife and I went retro for our Christmas card portrait this year.”
6. “My wife and I have kept this picture above our toilet for 5 years now.”
7. The best way to prank both families at the same time.
8. “My momma sent me this in a Snapchat today.”
9. “My son was really excited when my wife and I agreed to a Pokémon-themed Halloween until he saw my costume.”
10. “This is the photo my fiancé and I did for our wedding invitations....”
11. “Dear Wife, hold my hand, not hold my head!!”
12. “My wife and I just bought our first bulk buy hot sauce. We’re very proud.”
13. “At 15 weeks pregnant, my wife finally let us announce it on Facebook.”
14. “My wife and I went to Disney World. Also, the kids came.”
15. “My wife and I have done serious pics for every major life event.”
16. “My husband took this picture of me this morning while I was trying to clean my glasses”
17. “My wife is pregnant, and we did a ‘maternity shoot’ — this is my favorite pic.”


brightside--2020-09-19--15 Stories of True Harmony Between People and Their Pets

Owning a pet is not just about routine ( walks , feeding , buying new toys ) .
What matters the most is love and understanding .
This can take on various forms : letting your dog or cat sleep in your bed , restraining from scolding your pet for rolling around in the mud , making little houses , and even knitting comfy chairs for your whiskered wonders .
The reward — that look full of love that your furry friend gives you every now & then , and displays of sheer tail-wagging joy when you return from work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live on the 3rd floor : '' Our cat is very fond of sinks , so we bought one especially for her .
This is how she reacted !
’ “ My husband came back from a 3-week long business trip .
Evidently , our dog missed him a lot !
” To love one ’ s pet is to allow this darling almost anything — this even means letting them roll around in the mud ... Pippa likes ’ reading ’ letters so much that the mailman plays along .
When there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he brings ’ missives ’ just to please our dog !
A daytime nap is twice as sweet when you ’ re sleeping in your owner ’ s room , on his bed , under his blanket .
Sometimes all your dog needs for happiness is an enormous teddy bear !
“ My mother-in-law has made this lovely sofa & coverlet for her cat ’ s personal use !
” Just a couple of weeks back , she was a stray .
The way she looks at her new owner is truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At least we know how to instantly make him 10 % less miserable ...
Walking our cat so that she can enjoy the flowers !
“ Our dad built this small outdoor house with a window for the family tortoise.
” “ This little stray fella grew visually kinder just days after we took him home .
”

Owning a pet is not just about routine (walks, feeding, buying new toys). What matters the most is love and understanding. This can take on various forms: letting your dog or cat sleep in your bed, restraining from scolding your pet for rolling around in the mud, making little houses, and even knitting comfy chairs for your whiskered wonders. The reward — that look full of love that your furry friend gives you every now & then, and displays of sheer tail-wagging joy when you return from work or a business trip!
We at Bright Side are in awe of people who live in perfect harmony with their pets. Today, we offer you a selection of stories and pictures that won’t fail to amaze you!
When you live on the 3rd floor:
"Our cat is very fond of sinks, so we bought one especially for her. This is how she reacted!’
“My husband came back from a 3-week long business trip. Evidently, our dog missed him a lot!”
To love one’s pet is to allow this darling almost anything — this even means letting them roll around in the mud...
Pippa likes ’reading’ letters so much that the mailman plays along. When there’s no fresh mail for us, he brings ’missives’ just to please our dog!
“What a wonderful massage... Don’t stop, human!”
A daytime nap is twice as sweet when you’re sleeping in your owner’s room, on his bed, under his blanket.
“My grandmother threw a party for her dog’s 10th birthday!”
Sometimes all your dog needs for happiness is an enormous teddy bear!
“My mother-in-law has made this lovely sofa & coverlet for her cat’s personal use!”
Just a couple of weeks back, she was a stray. The way she looks at her new owner is truly priceless!
Our dog hates baths! At least we know how to instantly make him 10% less miserable...
Walking our cat so that she can enjoy the flowers!
“Our dad built this small outdoor house with a window for the family tortoise.”
“This little stray fella grew visually kinder just days after we took him home.”


brightside--2020-09-19--15 Celebrities Who’ve Started Growing Their Own Fruits and Vegetables at Home

Edible gardens have become a trendy thing to do in recent years , and because you don ’ t need a large amount of land to grow your own vegetables , this hobby has spread throughout the world .
In many cities home rooftops have been converted into small-scale fruit and vegetable orchards .
It seems that this initiative is appealing to everyone , and clearly celebrities were no exception .
Actors like Julia Roberts , Jennifer Garner , and Natalie Portman , among others , have shared pictures of their crops on their social media , but for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Gyllenhaal is one activist who is eager to share his passion for sustainable food .
American talk show host and entrepreneur , Oprah Winfrey , is also a fan of homegrown , organic crops .
Recently , she posted a picture on her social media showing an enormous vegetable that came straight out of her own yard .
When she was a child , she used to help her grandmother on a farm in Mississippi , and today she continues to apply that knowledge in her “ Maui ” garden with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Hemsworth , and their children enjoy a day of gardening .
The Spanish actress and model has captured her love for gardening on her social media .
There , you can see how she works with her husband Chris Hemsworth and her children : they prepare the soil , plant the seeds , and water the plants together .
There are many family moments that Elsa Pataky shares with her fans , and clearly her favorite hobby could not have been left out of her posts .
The actress talked in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cook kale from her garden for her children : she prepares it as a crunchy snack with cheese , usually leaving a full tray on the table .
Soon after all the snacks are gone .
She also said that after starring in Fireflies in the Garden , she decided to start her own organic garden , and she likes to teach her children the importance of producing their own food and eating healthy .
Recently , she posted a photo on her social media showing some of the fruits from her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results of her orchard The renowned actress , who ’ s famous for her action scenes , clearly has a less hectic and safer life outside the set .
On at least that ’ s what she shows on social media , where she appears in several pics with her family .
During an interview , she said that when she ’ s in between shootings , she leads a quiet , laidback life .
She enjoys spending time with her daughters and husband , and she loves to cook .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile , that she was planting her own vegetable orchard .
Today , we can see beautiful results in her posts .
Gardner ’ s love and passion for the art of farming were inherited from her mother .
Today , the actress is trying to keep the family tradition alive on her Los Angeles farm with the Once Upon a Farm initiative .
There , she posts pics showing what the day-to-day work on the family farm is like .
On her personal account , she also posts pics of these chores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made using her home-grown ingredients with her followers .
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Shakira and the beginning of her orchard The Colombian singer published a picture on her social media in 2013 of the first eggplants and peppers she grew in her garden .
Although she has not published any more pictures of her vegetables , we hope that she will continue to harvest great successes in her garden and in her musical career .
7 .
Natalie Portman grows her own vegetables and shares her recipes .
The actress , besides being famous for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vegetarian cause and for her campaigns against animal cruelty and in support of saving the environment .
Portman is actually a vegetarian herself and grows her own vegetables .
She also shares her culinary skills and some amazing vegetarian recipes that she prepares for her children on her social media in the stories section , called Nat ’ s Table .
Lauren ’ s mother passed on to her the love , passion , and dedication required for great farming and the young actress is also sharing this hobby with her son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plants and she shares the process and the results of what she is harvesting in her home garden on social media .
One of the biggest hobbies this actress has is gardening .
Kidman even said that nature and landscapes inspired her to grow as a person and as an actress : roses are her favorite , but in her garden in Australia , she also grows a variety of fruits like grapefruits , lemons , and plums .
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Gwyneth Paltrow and her natural and healthy product boutique Paltrow is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and she has shared her passion for gardening with the world on social media as well .
She has 2 homes , one in Los Angeles and one in the Hamptons , and she grows her own vegetables in both .
In addition , she is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and diet , so she created a brand called Goop .
This brand includes a gardening line and offers the basic tools to get started with this hobby .
She also shares her experience and provides beauty and health tips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channels .
Witherspoon also enjoys spending time with her children gardening at her California ranch .
There , she grows a huge variety of fruits and vegetables like tomatoes , carrots , cucumbers , and much more .
On her social media , she frequently shares pictures of her farm .
She also shares pics of the products harvested from her garden , from her cattle , and the recipes she makes with them .
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Cindy Crawford hasn ’ t stopped farming since she was a teenager .
The ex-model , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ’ 80s and ’ 90s , is still very present in the lives of her fans thanks to social media .
In her autobiography , Becoming , she wrote that as a teenager , she used to spend the summer harvesting corn and helping farmers in the cornfields of her hometown of DeKalb , Illinois .
Today , she continues to enjoy farming and shares pictures that prove she is a very skilled gardener .
She proudly displays her garden and vegetables as well .
Well-known for playing the Hulk , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the surface , but also in his heart .
In fact , Ruffalo loves everything that ’ s green and he has shown his concern for climate change on several occasions .
He is known for his prominent role as an environmental activist , especially against fracking ( a technique that extracts gas and oil from the ground and that causes methane emissions that pollute the air and water ) .
As a proper nature lover , he has his own garden and grows his own vegetables .
He often shares pictures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his fans on social media .
This American actress , like other celebrities included on our list , began her garden after realizing that many of the foods that are bought in supermarkets and grocery stores are not very healthy .
So much so that today she is a promoter of personal gardens with her initiative Lettuce Grow , a venture that she is developing together with her ex-husband Jacob Pechenik .
There they sell elongated planters with a unique design to show that we don ’ t need a big garden to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be adapted to our lifestyle !

Edible gardens have become a trendy thing to do in recent years, and because you don’t need a large amount of land to grow your own vegetables, this hobby has spread throughout the world. In many cities home rooftops have been converted into small-scale fruit and vegetable orchards. It seems that this initiative is appealing to everyone, and clearly celebrities were no exception. Actors like Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, and Natalie Portman, among others, have shared pictures of their crops on their social media, but for some it goes beyond a regular hobby. Jack Gyllenhaal is one activist who is eager to share his passion for sustainable food.
Bright Side made a compilation of pictures of celebrities who have their own backyard farm where they grow sustainable food. Green, healthy, delicious fruits and vegetables are in order for these celebs, and maybe even for you too after reading this article.
1. Oprah Winfrey’s unique farm
American talk show host and entrepreneur, Oprah Winfrey, is also a fan of homegrown, organic crops. Recently, she posted a picture on her social media showing an enormous vegetable that came straight out of her own yard. When she was a child, she used to help her grandmother on a farm in Mississippi, and today she continues to apply that knowledge in her “Maui” garden with her family.
2. Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and their children enjoy a day of gardening.
The Spanish actress and model has captured her love for gardening on her social media. There, you can see how she works with her husband Chris Hemsworth and her children: they prepare the soil, plant the seeds, and water the plants together. There are many family moments that Elsa Pataky shares with her fans, and clearly her favorite hobby could not have been left out of her posts.
3. Julia Roberts grows her own food.
The actress talked in an interview about a different and amazing way to cook kale from her garden for her children: she prepares it as a crunchy snack with cheese, usually leaving a full tray on the table. Soon after all the snacks are gone. She also said that after starring in Fireflies in the Garden, she decided to start her own organic garden, and she likes to teach her children the importance of producing their own food and eating healthy. Recently, she posted a photo on her social media showing some of the fruits from her yard.
4. Milla Jovovich and the results of her orchard
The renowned actress, who’s famous for her action scenes, clearly has a less hectic and safer life outside the set. On at least that’s what she shows on social media, where she appears in several pics with her family. During an interview, she said that when she’s in between shootings, she leads a quiet, laidback life. She enjoys spending time with her daughters and husband, and she loves to cook. She also commented, with her usual great smile, that she was planting her own vegetable orchard. Today, we can see beautiful results in her posts.
5. Jennifer Garner and the family farm
Gardner’s love and passion for the art of farming were inherited from her mother. Today, the actress is trying to keep the family tradition alive on her Los Angeles farm with the Once Upon a Farm initiative. There, she posts pics showing what the day-to-day work on the family farm is like. On her personal account, she also posts pics of these chores and shares some recipes she’s made using her home-grown ingredients with her followers.
6. Shakira and the beginning of her orchard
The Colombian singer published a picture on her social media in 2013 of the first eggplants and peppers she grew in her garden. Although she has not published any more pictures of her vegetables, we hope that she will continue to harvest great successes in her garden and in her musical career.
7. Natalie Portman grows her own vegetables and shares her recipes.
The actress, besides being famous for her talent, is well-known for supporting the vegetarian cause and for her campaigns against animal cruelty and in support of saving the environment. Portman is actually a vegetarian herself and grows her own vegetables. She also shares her culinary skills and some amazing vegetarian recipes that she prepares for her children on her social media in the stories section, called Nat’s Table.
8. Lauren Conrad farming with her son
Lauren’s mother passed on to her the love, passion, and dedication required for great farming and the young actress is also sharing this hobby with her son. Together they grow different vegetables and plants and she shares the process and the results of what she is harvesting in her home garden on social media.
9. Nicole Kidman grows roses and vegetables.
One of the biggest hobbies this actress has is gardening. Kidman even said that nature and landscapes inspired her to grow as a person and as an actress: roses are her favorite, but in her garden in Australia, she also grows a variety of fruits like grapefruits, lemons, and plums.
10. Gwyneth Paltrow and her natural and healthy product boutique
Paltrow is known for her interest in a healthy lifestyle, and she has shared her passion for gardening with the world on social media as well. She has 2 homes, one in Los Angeles and one in the Hamptons, and she grows her own vegetables in both. In addition, she is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and diet, so she created a brand called Goop. This brand includes a gardening line and offers the basic tools to get started with this hobby. She also shares her experience and provides beauty and health tips on the store’s social media channels.
11. Reese Witherspoon loves vegetables.
Witherspoon also enjoys spending time with her children gardening at her California ranch. There, she grows a huge variety of fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and much more. On her social media, she frequently shares pictures of her farm. She also shares pics of the products harvested from her garden, from her cattle, and the recipes she makes with them.
12. Cindy Crawford hasn’t stopped farming since she was a teenager.
The ex-model, who revolutionized the world of fashion in the ’80s and ’90s, is still very present in the lives of her fans thanks to social media. In her autobiography, Becoming, she wrote that as a teenager, she used to spend the summer harvesting corn and helping farmers in the cornfields of her hometown of DeKalb, Illinois. Today, she continues to enjoy farming and shares pictures that prove she is a very skilled gardener. She proudly displays her garden and vegetables as well.
13. The Hulk’s vegetables — Mark Ruffalo
Well-known for playing the Hulk, this amazing actor isn’t just green on the surface, but also in his heart. In fact, Ruffalo loves everything that’s green and he has shown his concern for climate change on several occasions. He is known for his prominent role as an environmental activist, especially against fracking (a technique that extracts gas and oil from the ground and that causes methane emissions that pollute the air and water). As a proper nature lover, he has his own garden and grows his own vegetables. He often shares pictures of what he’s growing with his fans on social media.
14. Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik sell portable planters.
This American actress, like other celebrities included on our list, began her garden after realizing that many of the foods that are bought in supermarkets and grocery stores are not very healthy. So much so that today she is a promoter of personal gardens with her initiative Lettuce Grow, a venture that she is developing together with her ex-husband Jacob Pechenik. There they sell elongated planters with a unique design to show that we don’t need a big garden to grow our own food. Everything can be adapted to our lifestyle!
15. Jake Gyllenhaal, ambassador of green schools
He is one of the actors who cares the most about climate change and how it affects the world we are living in. His interest in organic farming was made clear when he joined Global Green School USA in Los Angeles as a volunteer for a day. In addition, he has supported other gardening initiatives such as the Edible Schoolyard Project.


brightside--2020-09-19--Wasting Time Turns Out to Be a Useful Trait, Studies Say

The vast majority of people would like to add an additional hour to their day , a survey shows .
However , they may spend it , as well as 60 % of all their time , on work .
Little do they know that working too much could have the opposite effect on their performance , while more free time is what they really need .
Doing different casual leisure activities is indeed enjoyable , but , according to the research , it also increases your sense of happiness at that moment .
That ’ s why it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time during the day just relaxing with a book or watching TV , without thinking that you could use that time for something more useful .
It gives you energy .
One of the nicest ways to spend free time is to enjoy it in nature .
You may notice that you feel much better afterward , and this has an interesting explanation .
Studies have found that time spent in nature , when you ’ re just enjoying yourself , not thinking about any productivity-related things , not doing any physical activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes you feel alive and increases your sense of vitality .
If you can ’ t get distracted from your job , even during your free time , it will inevitably bring you to exhaustion over time .
On the other hand , activities that give you pleasure and have nothing to do with your job will solve this issue and help you feel more relaxed , as a study suggests .
After that , you can do your job even better and with more pleasure .
It allows your brain to rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our cognitive abilities , as studies show .
When we are having some down time , it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our actions and then function better .
Always make sure to set aside more time for activities that will help you to rest : your brain really needs it .
It reminds you of your goals .
When we are always busy with different tasks , we don ’ t even have time to pause and reflect on our lives , to understand what we actually want .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ having free time that you can use to do things you really like and not just things you have to do , will boost your motivation and make you think more about your own goals .

The vast majority of people would like to add an additional hour to their day, a survey shows. However, they may spend it, as well as 60% of all their time, on work. Little do they know that working too much could have the opposite effect on their performance, while more free time is what they really need.
We at Bright Side found some interesting studies that prove wasting time has real benefits for us.
It boosts your mood.
Doing different casual leisure activities is indeed enjoyable, but, according to the research, it also increases your sense of happiness at that moment. That’s why it is really important to spend some of your time during the day just relaxing with a book or watching TV, without thinking that you could use that time for something more useful.
It gives you energy.
One of the nicest ways to spend free time is to enjoy it in nature. You may notice that you feel much better afterward, and this has an interesting explanation. Studies have found that time spent in nature, when you’re just enjoying yourself, not thinking about any productivity-related things, not doing any physical activity, and not communicating with anyone, makes you feel alive and increases your sense of vitality.
It prevents burnout.
If you can’t get distracted from your job, even during your free time, it will inevitably bring you to exhaustion over time. On the other hand, activities that give you pleasure and have nothing to do with your job will solve this issue and help you feel more relaxed, as a study suggests. After that, you can do your job even better and with more pleasure.
It allows your brain to rest.
Rest has a very important effect on our cognitive abilities, as studies show. When we are having some down time, it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our actions and then function better. Always make sure to set aside more time for activities that will help you to rest: your brain really needs it.
It reminds you of your goals.
When we are always busy with different tasks, we don’t even have time to pause and reflect on our lives, to understand what we actually want. But, as a study finds, having free time that you can use to do things you really like and not just things you have to do, will boost your motivation and make you think more about your own goals.


brightside--2020-09-19--20 Elderly Pets Who May Be Old Enough “to Drive” but Still Shower Us With Love

As much as we don ’ t want our pets to get old , we can ’ t stop it — it ’ s the natural circle of life .
But instead of feeling sad about their old age , we should be thankful for all the days we were lucky enough to spend with them .
And even though they may be old and wrinkly , their love for us will never change .
1 .
“ This is my old boy , Link .
He ’ s 10 and still very much a puppy !
And he sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My cat turns 14 years old tomorrow and still joins me when I go hiking.
” 4 .
“ Everyone meet Tripp !
He ’ s 18 years old .
Don ’ t know what I would do without him !
” 5 .
“ When I adopted 14-year-old Francis , I was told I would have a few weeks with her .
Today , we celebrated one year together !
” 9 .
“ Zoe just turned 17 but she still likes to party.
” 10 .
“ My snuggly 16-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 .
“ My dad and my 16-year-old cat , Kitty , also known as the ’ cat he didn ’ t want ’ 16 years ago ... ” 12 .
“ Lady , it ’ s been 18 years — do we still have to take a million photos every day ?
” 13 .
“ This is my 17-year-old dog , Runty .
I ’ ve had him since he was born and he means the world to me.
” 16 .
“ This lovely little Abigail is nearly 20 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to us !
” 17 .
“ Happy fourteenth birthday to my old fart !
Let ’ s hope for many more years , JJ !
” 18 .
“ My old man , Harpo , napping as an 18-year-old kitty should ” 19 .
“ This is Rufus !
He ’ s a 13-year-old Australian cattle dog mix who enjoys being stinky and yelling .
He ’ s a very good boy.
” 20 .
“ Today is my Olive ’ s sweet 16 .
Help me wish a very happy birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

As much as we don’t want our pets to get old, we can’t stop it — it’s the natural circle of life. But instead of feeling sad about their old age, we should be thankful for all the days we were lucky enough to spend with them. And even though they may be old and wrinkly, their love for us will never change.
Bright Side is all about celebrating the pets in our lives, and the following compilation of 22 photos will show you that pets are the best companions, regardless of their age.
1. “This is my old boy, Link. He’s 10 and still very much a puppy! And he sure loves smoochin’.”
2. “My childhood cat, Abby, just turned 20! She’s the sweetest.”
3. “My cat turns 14 years old tomorrow and still joins me when I go hiking.”
4. “Everyone meet Tripp! He’s 18 years old. Don’t know what I would do without him!”
5. “When I adopted 14-year-old Francis, I was told I would have a few weeks with her. Today, we celebrated one year together!”
6. “Happy twenty-first birthday, Mario!”
7. “This is Sadie. She’s 17.”
8. “Today she’s no longer a teenager!”
9. “Zoe just turned 17 but she still likes to party.”
10. “My snuggly 16-year-old girl doing what she does best”
11. “My dad and my 16-year-old cat, Kitty, also known as the ’cat he didn’t want’ 16 years ago...”
12. “Lady, it’s been 18 years — do we still have to take a million photos every day?”
13. “This is my 17-year-old dog, Runty. I’ve had him since he was born and he means the world to me.”
14. “It’s Max’s fifteenth birthday today!”
15. “Old Man Ted (15) got new jammies.”
16. “This lovely little Abigail is nearly 20 but she’s still just a baby to us!”
17. “Happy fourteenth birthday to my old fart! Let’s hope for many more years, JJ!”
18. “My old man, Harpo, napping as an 18-year-old kitty should”
19. “This is Rufus! He’s a 13-year-old Australian cattle dog mix who enjoys being stinky and yelling. He’s a very good boy.”
20. “Today is my Olive’s sweet 16. Help me wish a very happy birthday to this stoic little tube of love.”
21. “This gorgeous girl turns 20 this year.”
22. “My 14-year-old dog misses my niece.”


brightside--2020-09-19--13 Unforeseen Situations Where People Trusted Their Sixth Sense

• Don ’ t know if it was a gut feeling or a lucky coincidence .
Decided I should empty the trash on my way to class , which added maybe 10 seconds to my journey as the dumpster was about 10 ft from my front door .
Began my walk to campus and roughly 10 seconds of walking in front of me , some idiot from the third floor flat threw a load of glass out his window , smashing it all over the path .
© _helloalien / Reddit • Lump in my right breast .
43 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I just knew .
4 different doctors told me it was nothing and to come back in a year .
I did not and found a fifth .
Yeah , I had to argue my way into being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer .
On the bright side , today was my 5 years all-clear date !
© Tajkaj / Reddit • I smelled burning plastic early in the morning at my family cottage and almost went back to sleep ( I was around 15 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigate .
A socket on the outside of the building had caught fire and flames were shooting up the wall .
The rest of my family was still sleeping and there wasn ’ t enough smoke for the alarms to go off .
I ran and got the fire extinguisher , got my dad up , put it in his hands , and pointed him toward the fire .
Stopped it and called the fire department .
© DanBonham / Reddit • I went to go catch the bus , saw the bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I could have made it if I ran .
Something told me not to catch it and just wait for the next one , so I did .
Caught the next bus half an hour later .
Now , I usually sit at the back of the bus on the driver ’ s side , so that ’ s where I sat .
A little way into the journey , traffic was slowing , and we got to the cause of it .
An 18-wheeler had crashed into the bus I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the driver ’ s side .
Had I caught that bus , I wouldn ’ t be here .
Still gives me chills after 6 years .
© Cosmo_shaggy / Reddit • My siblings and I were swimming at a neighbor ’ s house with their kid , but the adults were inside .
Randomly a thought came into my head saying , “ Where ’ s my sister at ?
” She easily could ’ ve gone inside or could have walked across the street to go home , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ASAP .
I got all of us kids to search when we noticed she was at the bottom of the pool , completely blue .
She made a complete recovery and is one of the best parts of my life .
© intergalacticsnack / Reddit

Don’t know if it was a gut feeling or a lucky coincidence. Decided I should empty the trash on my way to class, which added maybe 10 seconds to my journey as the dumpster was about 10 ft from my front door. Began my walk to campus and roughly 10 seconds of walking in front of me, some idiot from the third floor flat threw a load of glass out his window, smashing it all over the path. © _helloalien / Reddit
Lump in my right breast. 43 years old — clean mammogram 5 months earlier. I just knew. 4 different doctors told me it was nothing and to come back in a year. I did not and found a fifth. Yeah, I had to argue my way into being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. On the bright side, today was my 5 years all-clear date! © Tajkaj / Reddit
I smelled burning plastic early in the morning at my family cottage and almost went back to sleep (I was around 15), but instead, I got up to investigate. A socket on the outside of the building had caught fire and flames were shooting up the wall. The rest of my family was still sleeping and there wasn’t enough smoke for the alarms to go off. I ran and got the fire extinguisher, got my dad up, put it in his hands, and pointed him toward the fire. Stopped it and called the fire department. © DanBonham / Reddit
I went to go catch the bus, saw the bus about to pull out from the stop, and I could have made it if I ran. Something told me not to catch it and just wait for the next one, so I did. Caught the next bus half an hour later. Now, I usually sit at the back of the bus on the driver’s side, so that’s where I sat. A little way into the journey, traffic was slowing, and we got to the cause of it. An 18-wheeler had crashed into the bus I had missed, right into the back on the driver’s side. Had I caught that bus, I wouldn’t be here. Still gives me chills after 6 years. © Cosmo_shaggy / Reddit


brightside--2020-09-19--6 Things to Do When You Notice Someone Is Following You in a Car

Not only celebrities get stalked .
Unfortunately , around 15 % of women and 6 % of men in the US have been followed by someone at least once .
Being followed while driving can make our blood run cold , and we can easily make the wrong move .
1 .
Confirm that you ’ re being followed .
The first thing you need to do is stay calm and make sure that you ’ re not overthinking things .
Make a detour that no one would make coincidentally .
For instance , take 4 right turns so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same road .
Or if you ’ re driving on a highway , take an exit , but instead of moving off the highway , return to the freeway .
You can also move to the right lane and slow down .
Cars moving behind you will have to pass .
If after these actions , the same car is still behind you , there ’ s a chance that it ’ s not just your imagination , and someone is trailing you .
The safest option for you is to continue your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exit your car since someone might attack you .
Make sure to lock your doors and close the windows — it only takes seconds for someone to enter an unlocked car .
There ’ s a chance that the person who ’ s following you doesn ’ t know much about you .
And you likely don ’ t want to show your pursuer where you live , so stay on high-traffic roads .
The best option would be to drive to the police station and wait in the car for the officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will escort you inside safely .
It ’ s easier to get away from an unwanted follower on roads with lots of cars and stop signs .
Seek to swerve as the follower will unlikely be able to break driving rules and this will attract unwanted attention .
When stopping at a red light , be ready for evasive maneuvering .
Keep your distance from the car in front of you so that you can quickly and easily change lanes and hide from the chaser .
5 .
Don ’ t show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to keep a sound mind , try not to provoke the chaser and don ’ t reveal that you know you ’ re being followed .
Don ’ t look in the rearview mirror a lot , and act and drive as usual .
It ’ ll be better if they think they weren ’ t exposed .
Without showing that you ’ re interested in the car behind you , try to gather as much information as possible , like the appearance of the driver , the car ’ s model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re driving , etc.
, and call the police .

Not only celebrities get stalked. Unfortunately, around 15% of women and 6% of men in the US have been followed by someone at least once. Being followed while driving can make our blood run cold, and we can easily make the wrong move.
Bright Side has researched what you can do to protect yourself in such an unnerving situation.
1. Confirm that you’re being followed.
The first thing you need to do is stay calm and make sure that you’re not overthinking things. Make a detour that no one would make coincidentally. For instance, take 4 right turns so that you’ll end up on the same road. Or if you’re driving on a highway, take an exit, but instead of moving off the highway, return to the freeway. You can also move to the right lane and slow down. Cars moving behind you will have to pass. If after these actions, the same car is still behind you, there’s a chance that it’s not just your imagination, and someone is trailing you.
2. Keep driving!
The safest option for you is to continue your ride. Don’t try to exit your car since someone might attack you. Make sure to lock your doors and close the windows — it only takes seconds for someone to enter an unlocked car.
3. Don’t go home.
There’s a chance that the person who’s following you doesn’t know much about you. And you likely don’t want to show your pursuer where you live, so stay on high-traffic roads. The best option would be to drive to the police station and wait in the car for the officer to come from the building. They will escort you inside safely.
4. Try to maneuver a getaway.
It’s easier to get away from an unwanted follower on roads with lots of cars and stop signs. Seek to swerve as the follower will unlikely be able to break driving rules and this will attract unwanted attention. When stopping at a red light, be ready for evasive maneuvering. Keep your distance from the car in front of you so that you can quickly and easily change lanes and hide from the chaser.
5. Don’t show that you noticed them.
Although it is difficult to keep a sound mind, try not to provoke the chaser and don’t reveal that you know you’re being followed. Don’t look in the rearview mirror a lot, and act and drive as usual. It’ll be better if they think they weren’t exposed.
6. Prepare to call the police.
Without showing that you’re interested in the car behind you, try to gather as much information as possible, like the appearance of the driver, the car’s model, the license plate number, where you’re driving, etc., and call the police.
Have you ever been followed by someone while driving? What do you think is important to remember in such situations?


brightside--2020-09-19--9 Emergency Substitutes If You Run Out of Toilet Paper

Don ’ t panic .
It ’ s a difficult moment that we all go through at some point in our lives , but we have no choice but to try and solve it .
First of all , look around you .
If there ’ s a banana or a corn plant nearby , you may as well have struck gold .
Or perhaps there ’ s a soft-leaved plant — or if you ’ re really lucky , some fresh moss .
As global toilet paper production consumes 27,000 trees daily , here at Bright Side , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions available , whether it be for an emergency that catches you unexpectedly or part of a plan to save water and wood for the planet .
If you read all the way down to the bonus section , you ’ ll discover useful tips that can start a little revolution in your life without toilet paper .
A banana can become your best ally in a situation like this .
Not only for its nutritional qualities but because it also has other uses that can be of great help .
Its peel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can even be used to purify water .
Feel free to use it if there ’ s no toilet paper around .
If we ’ re in the countryside , especially near a river , we can look for rounded stones of medium sizes .
We just have to make sure that the stone is completely smooth and flat .
They ’ re pleasant to the touch , so they can be just as enjoyable for all parts of your body , including those that need special care .
4 .
Look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are worth it though .
You ’ ll want to find leaves that aren ’ t crumbly or too soft .
Even pine needles that are still on the branch can provide good service .
On the other hand , the corn plant can be a treasure in a time of trouble .
Its leaves are large and have adequate consistency .
In addition , people on camping trips may use corn cobs as a method of personal cleansing .
5 .
Look in your bag or backpack — there may be something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ketchup .
Rummage through your backpack and a piece of paper on which you wrote a note may appear , or perhaps a packet of ketchup or mayonnaise may be sitting in there .
Note that this can lead you to make difficult decisions .
Imagine that you have to “ sacrifice ” a business card — write down the phone number first and never flush it !
6 .
When the toilet paper runs out , a cardboard roll remains .
If you ’ ve found the roll bare without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always make use of the cardboard roll .
You can unroll it at one end , getting more surface area .
In fact , you can even moisten it with water to make it softer .
Furthermore , it can be used wisely for compost !
7 .
A piece of emergency cloth , which some people have adopted as a permanent , eco-friendly measure There are some people who have adopted this system in a stable way but it requires some infrastructure : it ’ s necessary to have a special bucket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each use and to wash them very frequently to avoid bad odors .
It could also be a solution in emergency situations .
Cut an old shirt or sheet in little pieces and use it .
Those old garments can be of great service .
8 .
Use a sponge as the Ancient Romans did .
The Ancient Romans used this method .
They shared the sponge with their sauna mates and then rinsed it in water with salt or vinegar .
In the twenty-first century , it ’ s still a valid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to wash the sponge very well after each use since it can accumulate a lot of bacteria .
9 .
Soap and water — the classic that never fails The bidet is a piece of furniture in the bathroom , that for many people , is nothing more than an extra water source next to the sink , while for others , it ’ s an important part of daily life .
Its most practical and modern version of this is the hand shower , which allows you to spray yourself with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toilet .
This refreshing solution may make you start a new way of life , turning toilet paper into a thing of the past .

Don’t panic. It’s a difficult moment that we all go through at some point in our lives, but we have no choice but to try and solve it. First of all, look around you. If there’s a banana or a corn plant nearby, you may as well have struck gold. Or perhaps there’s a soft-leaved plant — or if you’re really lucky, some fresh moss.
As global toilet paper production consumes 27,000 trees daily, here at Bright Side, we’re aware that there are other solutions available, whether it be for an emergency that catches you unexpectedly or part of a plan to save water and wood for the planet. If you read all the way down to the bonus section, you’ll discover useful tips that can start a little revolution in your life without toilet paper.
1. Soft and slightly damp moss
Moss is soft and absorbent. North American tribal people used moss for diapers, wound dressing, and menstrual fluid absorption. If you’re lucky enough to find moss near you, you can try it as it seems to be a promising experience when it comes to connecting with nature.
2. The powerful peel of a banana
A banana can become your best ally in a situation like this. Not only for its nutritional qualities but because it also has other uses that can be of great help. Its peel is soft and also biodegradable, and it can even be used to purify water. Feel free to use it if there’s no toilet paper around.
3. Stones completely rounded by erosion
If we’re in the countryside, especially near a river, we can look for rounded stones of medium sizes. We just have to make sure that the stone is completely smooth and flat. They’re pleasant to the touch, so they can be just as enjoyable for all parts of your body, including those that need special care.
4. Look for soft green leaves — not all are worth it though.
You’ll want to find leaves that aren’t crumbly or too soft. Even pine needles that are still on the branch can provide good service. On the other hand, the corn plant can be a treasure in a time of trouble. Its leaves are large and have adequate consistency. In addition, people on camping trips may use corn cobs as a method of personal cleansing.
5. Look in your bag or backpack — there may be something useful in there, like a packet of ketchup.
Rummage through your backpack and a piece of paper on which you wrote a note may appear, or perhaps a packet of ketchup or mayonnaise may be sitting in there. Note that this can lead you to make difficult decisions. Imagine that you have to “sacrifice” a business card — write down the phone number first and never flush it!
6. When the toilet paper runs out, a cardboard roll remains.
If you’ve found the roll bare without a trace of paper left, you can always make use of the cardboard roll. You can unroll it at one end, getting more surface area. In fact, you can even moisten it with water to make it softer. Furthermore, it can be used wisely for compost!
7. A piece of emergency cloth, which some people have adopted as a permanent, eco-friendly measure
There are some people who have adopted this system in a stable way but it requires some infrastructure: it’s necessary to have a special bucket in which to deposit the cloths after each use and to wash them very frequently to avoid bad odors. It could also be a solution in emergency situations. Cut an old shirt or sheet in little pieces and use it. Those old garments can be of great service.
8. Use a sponge as the Ancient Romans did.
The Ancient Romans used this method. They shared the sponge with their sauna mates and then rinsed it in water with salt or vinegar. In the twenty-first century, it’s still a valid method, although, care must be taken to wash the sponge very well after each use since it can accumulate a lot of bacteria.
9. Soap and water — the classic that never fails
Maybe it has caught you unexpectedly and you don’t have a peri bottle nearby, or you need this tool to clean the perineum area, especially while in the postpartum stage. You can replace it with a spray bottle of water and a little soap. It’s a classic combo that never fails to give you a good cleaning.
Bonus: the classic bidet
The bidet is a piece of furniture in the bathroom, that for many people, is nothing more than an extra water source next to the sink, while for others, it’s an important part of daily life. Its most practical and modern version of this is the hand shower, which allows you to spray yourself with water while still sitting comfortably on the toilet. This refreshing solution may make you start a new way of life, turning toilet paper into a thing of the past.