brightside--2020-07-21--10 Famous Symbols With True Meanings We Didn’t Suspect

We see symbols everywhere — on money , decorations , and even in texts .
We see them so often that we can ’ t even imagine that they used to have ( or still have ) other meanings that sometimes contradict their current ones .
We ’ re used to perceiving the lily as a symbol of French kings but its original meaning was totally different .
The lily was used in religion and art as a symbol of physical and spiritual purity .
The flower was often depicted as an attribute of Mary .
It also denoted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a curious fact : Victor Hugo called one of the characters of Notre-Dame de Paris , Fleur-de-Lys .
It ’ s not for nothing that we can see the letter “ L ” in a schematic depiction of the monetary pound .
The symbol is called a “ libra ” and means “ scales ” or a “ balance ” in Latin .
The libra used to be a measure of mass in Ancient Rome and the names of many currencies derived from it , including the Italian lira and the French livre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This ornate sign can be seen in movies , songs , and decor .
In Hinduism , the Om is in reference to the Divine Triad , the symbol of creation , maintenance , and destruction .
It is also a symbol of Ātman ( soul , self ) and a mantra of power , mind , and eternity , which is used in meditation .
Sometimes the Om is associated with Ganesha .
The tilde is used when it ’ s necessary to show the inaccuracy of information , like , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the approximate time of waiting or the approximate number of ingredients in a dish .
Initially , this wavy line was used in cursive .
It was used to depict the skip of one or several letters ( “ M ” and “ N ” as a rule ) .
It also marks changes in pitch and tone , and in Romance languages such as Portuguese and Spanish , a kind of nasalization .
This Scandinavian symbol is called the “ Hammer of Thor ” and stands for faith and fertility .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a guard against failure .
In the past , Mjölnir was also worn on the neck in the Scandinavian region .
This symbol is often seen on things made of leather but few people think about what it means .
But , in fact , it ’ s a schematic depiction of the animal ’ s skin that this or that part of shoes , clothes , or accessories are made from .
Today , these little stars are used to hide censored words in various texts .
The first versions of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Later , the Greek philologist , Aristarchus of Samothrace would use this symbol when correcting Homer ’ s poetry : that ’ s how he marked repeated lines .
The philosopher , Origen would use this sign to mark missing lines .
In the Middle Ages , people started to use the asterisk in a more familiar way , as it meant that there were comments on the text .
This is also known as the Guy Fawkes mask .
After the release of the movie V for Vendetta , many people started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ element of protest .
But if we dig into history , we can learn more about Guy Fawkes and find out that this person wasn ’ t as heroic as people have depicted him to be .
He wasn ’ t a fighter for justice or equality .
His plans included the overthrow of the current monarchy and the enthronement of a new one to establish the rule of Catholicism .
Moreover , after having been arrested , Guy Fawkes betrayed his fellow conspirators which resulted in them all being executed .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people at home of Christmas and the upcoming new year .
However , there ’ s a not-so-happy legend that goes along with the seemingly joyful symbol .
One father had 3 unmarried daughters .
But due to the poor condition of the family , the girls didn ’ t have a dowry , which is why they couldn ’ t get married .
At those times , girls without a dowry were forced to earn a living in tolerance houses .
A former monk ( who was later canonized and became famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation of this family and decided to save the girls from this shameful fate .
He left 3 bags of gold in the chimney , and one of them fell into a stocking that was being dried nearby .
“ My husband received this from his aunt before she passed .
What is it ?
What does it symbolize ?
” Those were the questions a fellow Reddit user asked .
In response , she was asked if his aunt had been to Peru .
It turned out that she had and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the philosopher ’ s stone .

We see symbols everywhere — on money, decorations, and even in texts. We see them so often that we can’t even imagine that they used to have (or still have) other meanings that sometimes contradict their current ones.
Bright Side took a deep dive into historical chronicles in order to find the true meanings of popular signs. The bonus feature at the end of the article will show you the “symbolical” finding that became a complete surprise to the person who owned the mystery item.
1. Lily
We’re used to perceiving the lily as a symbol of French kings but its original meaning was totally different. The lily was used in religion and art as a symbol of physical and spiritual purity. The flower was often depicted as an attribute of Mary. It also denoted the Trinity in heraldry. Here’s a curious fact: Victor Hugo called one of the characters of Notre-Dame de Paris, Fleur-de-Lys.
2. The pound sign
It’s not for nothing that we can see the letter “L” in a schematic depiction of the monetary pound. The symbol is called a “libra” and means “scales” or a “balance” in Latin. The libra used to be a measure of mass in Ancient Rome and the names of many currencies derived from it, including the Italian lira and the French livre that was in circulation until 1794.
3. Om
This ornate sign can be seen in movies, songs, and decor. In Hinduism, the Om is in reference to the Divine Triad, the symbol of creation, maintenance, and destruction. It is also a symbol of Ātman (soul, self) and a mantra of power, mind, and eternity, which is used in meditation. Sometimes the Om is associated with Ganesha.
4. Tilde
The tilde is used when it’s necessary to show the inaccuracy of information, like, for example, when one needs to show the approximate time of waiting or the approximate number of ingredients in a dish. Initially, this wavy line was used in cursive. It was used to depict the skip of one or several letters (“M” and “N” as a rule). It also marks changes in pitch and tone, and in Romance languages such as Portuguese and Spanish, a kind of nasalization.
5. Mjölnir
This Scandinavian symbol is called the “Hammer of Thor” and stands for faith and fertility. It is now worn around the neck as a guard against failure. In the past, Mjölnir was also worn on the neck in the Scandinavian region.
6. The symbol of genuine leather
This symbol is often seen on things made of leather but few people think about what it means. But, in fact, it’s a schematic depiction of the animal’s skin that this or that part of shoes, clothes, or accessories are made from.
7. Asterisk (star)
Today, these little stars are used to hide censored words in various texts. The first versions of the symbol were found in cave paintings. Later, the Greek philologist, Aristarchus of Samothrace would use this symbol when correcting Homer’s poetry: that’s how he marked repeated lines. The philosopher, Origen would use this sign to mark missing lines. In the Middle Ages, people started to use the asterisk in a more familiar way, as it meant that there were comments on the text.
8. Anonymous mask
This is also known as the Guy Fawkes mask. After the release of the movie V for Vendetta, many people started to perceive this mask as a symbolic element of protest. But if we dig into history, we can learn more about Guy Fawkes and find out that this person wasn’t as heroic as people have depicted him to be. He wasn’t a fighter for justice or equality. His plans included the overthrow of the current monarchy and the enthronement of a new one to establish the rule of Catholicism. Moreover, after having been arrested, Guy Fawkes betrayed his fellow conspirators which resulted in them all being executed.
9. Christmas stockings
Those cute red socks above the fireplace remind people at home of Christmas and the upcoming new year. However, there’s a not-so-happy legend that goes along with the seemingly joyful symbol. One father had 3 unmarried daughters. But due to the poor condition of the family, the girls didn’t have a dowry, which is why they couldn’t get married. At those times, girls without a dowry were forced to earn a living in tolerance houses. A former monk (who was later canonized and became famous as Saint Nicholas) learned about the situation of this family and decided to save the girls from this shameful fate. He left 3 bags of gold in the chimney, and one of them fell into a stocking that was being dried nearby.
10. Shamrock
A 3-leaf clover is often known as a symbol of good luck. But this is actually incorrect because a shamrock is an officially patented symbol of Ireland. It’s a 4-leaf clover that symbolizes luck. And it can even have more leaves than that!
Bonus: alchemical jewelry
“My husband received this from his aunt before she passed. What is it? What does it symbolize?” Those were the questions a fellow Reddit user asked. In response, she was asked if his aunt had been to Peru. It turned out that she had and that the pendant depicts one of the symbols of the philosopher’s stone.


brightside--2020-07-21--10 Times Robin Williams Showed Us He Had the Purest Soul

On-screen , Robin Williams was an extremely talented comedian and actor , whose work is loved by millions of people .
Off-screen , he was a selfless and caring human being that helped those in need , be it homeless people or children with cancer .
And he managed to do this despite all the hardships that life threw at him .
According to Brian Lord , a man who once wanted to book him for an event , Robin Williams had a requirement in his rider that said that every company that hired him , also had to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal , he also managed to raise more than $ 70 million for the homeless through Comic Relief , a televised fund-raising event .
2 .
He was there for Christopher Reeve during hard times .
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve , who is best known for playing Superman , first met in college , and their friendship withstood the test of time .
After Christopher Reeve had an accident that paralyzed him , Robin Williams supported his friend and cheered him up .
It was actually Williams who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the accident , when he came to visit him at the hospital .
He was also involved in The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation , which is dedicated to curing spinal cord injuries .
Robin Williams was a supporter of St. Jude Children ’ s Research Hospital , whose mission is to find cures and prevent cancer and other life-threatening diseases in children .
He spent his time with patients , entertaining them , and making them smile and laugh .
“ He made us feel like we were the superstars , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moms .
He also participated in various celebrity events that supported the cause of the hospital and starred in their commercials .
4 .
He performed for the US military .
American troops loved Robin Williams .
With his performances , he made 6 USO tours to Iraq , Afghanistan , and 11 other countries .
After Robin Williams ’ death , Secretary of Defense , Chuck Hagel , said this about him : “ From entertaining thousands of service men and women in war zones , to his philanthropy that helped veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was a loyal and compassionate advocate for all who serve this nation in uniform .
He will be dearly missed by the men and women of DoD — so many of whom were personally touched by his humor and generosity.
” 5 .
He stood up to corporate greed .
Robin Williams almost didn ’ t play Genie in Aladdin , because he didn ’ t want his voice and his likeness to be used to sell toys and merchandise to kids .
He said , “ The one thing I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m doing it basically because I want to be part of this animation tradition .
I want something for my children .
One deal is , I just don ’ t want to sell anything — as in Burger King , as in toys , as in stuff.
” He even passed on the rights to his name , signature , photograph , and likeness to the Windfall Foundation , a charitable organization .
He made sure that there wouldn ` t be any advertisements with him for 25 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifted people up with his kindness .
“ I was walking in New York at night and I see Robin Williams and a whole bunch of people getting his autograph .
He signed gracefully , then took some photos with people .
A guy in his 30s , a little overweight , comes and asks if Robin could please sign some memorabilia he had bought and saved for over 20 years , because Robin was his hero .
Then he asks if he can take a picture , Robin says , ’ Sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes a photo of just Robin and then Robin asks .
’ Do you want to be in the photo ?
’ Then the guy looking down goes , ’ Oh no , that ’ s fine ...
I ... hehe ...
I ’ m ugly , I don ’ t want to ruin the picture , ’ and then Robin says , ’ Don ’ t be like that , come here , ’ and takes a picture with the guy.
” — F*GGAW*GGA / reddit 7 .
He could easily make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robin Williams met with Koko , a gorilla that understands English and can communicate using American Sign Language .
The 2 bonded within minutes .
They laughed , tickled , and hugged each other .
Robin Williams said , “ I recently had a mind-altering experience communicating with a gorilla .
We shared something extraordinary : Laughter .
Koko understands spoken English and uses over 1,000 signs to share her feelings and thoughts about daily events , life , love , even death .
It was awesome and unforgettable.
” Their friendship was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams ’ death , Koko became very sad .
8 .
He stood up for his colleagues .
Lisa Jakub was a teenager when she played the role of Robin Williams ’ s daughter in Mrs. Doubtfire .
Because of the filming process , Lisa ’ s teachers at school would have to give her an increased workload , and they weren ’ t happy about it .
That ’ s why she was kicked out .
Lisa was upset about it , and Robin Williams noticed this .
When she told him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the school asking them to allow her to return to her classes and explaining that she was just trying to pursue a career , while also getting her education .
He also said kind words about her character and her work .
Unfortunately , the letter didn ’ t work , but the school framed it and hung it in the principal ’ s office .
9 .
He comforted Steven Spielberg during the filming of Schindler ’ s List .
Schindler ’ s List was a very emotional and difficult movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheer him up , Robin Williams would call Spielberg once a week and make him laugh .
“ Robin knew what I was going through , and once a week , Robin would call me on schedule and he would do 15 minutes of stand-up on the phone .
I would laugh hysterically , because I had to release so much , ” Spielberg said .
10 .
He could share a special moment with anyone , any time .
“ When I was around 3 , my father and I were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started playing with another little boy and my dad realized Robin Williams was there and it was his son .
My dad struck up a conversation about raising boys and the rollercoaster of feelings that is fatherhood .
They shared a nice moment , human to human and father to father.
” — greenbergz / reddit “ The year was 1998 when he filmed Patch Adams at UNC .
His trailer was no more than 50 ft from the exit door of my office .
I was always late to the office and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Mr. Williams after work while he sat on the brick wall near my building , after campus life calmed down .
What a funny and joyful person !
I remember that he once asked me what size wrench a quantum mechanic needed to screw things up.
” — Jim Murrell / Facebook

On-screen, Robin Williams was an extremely talented comedian and actor, whose work is loved by millions of people. Off-screen, he was a selfless and caring human being that helped those in need, be it homeless people or children with cancer. And he managed to do this despite all the hardships that life threw at him.
We at Bright Side would like to honor the memory of Robin Williams by remembering what a kind and compassionate human being he was.
1. He helped homeless people.
According to Brian Lord, a man who once wanted to book him for an event, Robin Williams had a requirement in his rider that said that every company that hired him, also had to give jobs to homeless people. Along with Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, he also managed to raise more than $70 million for the homeless through Comic Relief, a televised fund-raising event.
In 1990, he testified before Congress about preventing homelessness. His speech was in support of an act that would provide homeless people with mental health services and housing. He said, “You can’t keep picking people up, you have to stop them from falling. That’s what I hope.”
2. He was there for Christopher Reeve during hard times.
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve, who is best known for playing Superman, first met in college, and their friendship withstood the test of time. After Christopher Reeve had an accident that paralyzed him, Robin Williams supported his friend and cheered him up. It was actually Williams who made Reeve laugh for the first time since the accident, when he came to visit him at the hospital. He was also involved in The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which is dedicated to curing spinal cord injuries.
3. He raised awareness for sick kids.
Robin Williams was a supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, whose mission is to find cures and prevent cancer and other life-threatening diseases in children. He spent his time with patients, entertaining them, and making them smile and laugh. “He made us feel like we were the superstars,” said one of the kids’ moms. He also participated in various celebrity events that supported the cause of the hospital and starred in their commercials.
4. He stood up to corporate greed.
Robin Williams almost didn’t play Genie in Aladdin, because he didn’t want his voice and his likeness to be used to sell toys and merchandise to kids. He said, “The one thing I said was I will do the voice. I’m doing it basically because I want to be part of this animation tradition. I want something for my children. One deal is, I just don’t want to sell anything — as in Burger King, as in toys, as in stuff.” He even passed on the rights to his name, signature, photograph, and likeness to the Windfall Foundation, a charitable organization. He made sure that there wouldn`t be any advertisements with him for 25 years after his death.
5. He lifted people up with his kindness.
“I was walking in New York at night and I see Robin Williams and a whole bunch of people getting his autograph. He signed gracefully, then took some photos with people. A guy in his 30s, a little overweight, comes and asks if Robin could please sign some memorabilia he had bought and saved for over 20 years, because Robin was his hero. Then he asks if he can take a picture, Robin says, ’Sure, boss,’ and the guy takes a photo of just Robin and then Robin asks. ’Do you want to be in the photo?’ Then the guy looking down goes, ’Oh no, that’s fine...I...hehe...I’m ugly, I don’t want to ruin the picture,’ and then Robin says, ’Don’t be like that, come here,’ and takes a picture with the guy.” — F*GGAW*GGA / reddit
6. He could easily make friends with animals.
In 2001, Robin Williams met with Koko, a gorilla that understands English and can communicate using American Sign Language. The 2 bonded within minutes. They laughed, tickled, and hugged each other. Robin Williams said, “I recently had a mind-altering experience communicating with a gorilla. We shared something extraordinary: Laughter. Koko understands spoken English and uses over 1,000 signs to share her feelings and thoughts about daily events, life, love, even death. It was awesome and unforgettable.” Their friendship was so genuine that after hearing about Robin Williams’ death, Koko became very sad.
7. He stood up for his colleagues.
Lisa Jakub was a teenager when she played the role of Robin Williams’s daughter in Mrs. Doubtfire. Because of the filming process, Lisa’s teachers at school would have to give her an increased workload, and they weren’t happy about it. That’s why she was kicked out. Lisa was upset about it, and Robin Williams noticed this. When she told him what happened, he wrote a letter to the school asking them to allow her to return to her classes and explaining that she was just trying to pursue a career, while also getting her education. He also said kind words about her character and her work. Unfortunately, the letter didn’t work, but the school framed it and hung it in the principal’s office.
8. He comforted Steven Spielberg during the filming of Schindler’s List.
Schindler’s List was a very emotional and difficult movie for Steven Spielberg to film. To cheer him up, Robin Williams would call Spielberg once a week and make him laugh. “Robin knew what I was going through, and once a week, Robin would call me on schedule and he would do 15 minutes of stand-up on the phone. I would laugh hysterically, because I had to release so much,” Spielberg said.
9. He could share a special moment with anyone, any time.
“When I was around 3, my father and I were in a waiting area at SFO. I started playing with another little boy and my dad realized Robin Williams was there and it was his son. My dad struck up a conversation about raising boys and the rollercoaster of feelings that is fatherhood. They shared a nice moment, human to human and father to father.” — greenbergz / reddit “The year was 1998 when he filmed Patch Adams at UNC. His trailer was no more than 50 ft from the exit door of my office. I was always late to the office and was lucky enough to have several conversations with Mr. Williams after work while he sat on the brick wall near my building, after campus life calmed down. What a funny and joyful person! I remember that he once asked me what size wrench a quantum mechanic needed to screw things up.” — Jim Murrell / Facebook
“About 15 years ago, I needed to get a tiny needle removed from my tooth. The day after it was removed, a guy came, read a fairytale book, and signed it. It wasn’t until after Robin had passed that I learned from my parents who I met that day.” — HundredsOfSnow / reddit “I met Robin Williams at Disneyland. He was behind me in line at the Tomorrowland Terrace, and I said “Hello, Mr Williams.” In a calm, low voice. And he said, “You’re doing it wrong,” and when I asked him, “What?” he launched into me with a hug and started yelling, “IT’S YOU! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S YOU!” — jlenney1 / reddit


brightside--2020-07-22--21 Times People Took Something Ordinary and Turned It Into a Gem

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s a real talent when you can take an ordinary thing and upgrade it to the exclusive level .
For example , the legs of a simple chair can turn into pencils which then becomes a genius present for a teacher .
An old piano can be remade into a coffee table .
Not trash , just new furniture with a history .
1 .
Grandpa made an amazing cradle for his grandson .
2 .
“ Before and after our van build .
It was 8 months of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Dog kennel bed : We have a small house , so we made this loft of a bed and the dogs get kenneled right below us.
” 9 .
“ I made this to replace the stupid Lazy Susan cabinet.
” 10 .
“ This work desk is made from the body of an actual Tesla car.
” 11 .
“ I made a stool for my girlfriend who is a teacher.
” 12 .
“ Recently found a broken baby grand piano in the trash and turned it into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a dying leaf off my houseplant and painted some starscapes on it !
” 15 .
“ I made an outdoor lounge chair from an old office chair.
” 16 .
“ I made folding chairs and a table from old pallets.
” 17 .
“ A before and after of how we turned our guest bathroom into a walk-in closet.
” 18 .
“ I collected bottle caps for 5 years to make this table.
” 19 .
This hat contains a solar panel and a small fan .

It’s a real talent when you can take an ordinary thing and upgrade it to the exclusive level. For example, the legs of a simple chair can turn into pencils which then becomes a genius present for a teacher. An old piano can be remade into a coffee table. Not trash, just new furniture with a history.
We at Bright Side are passionate about design and would love to show you some great ideas that crafty people have created.
1. Grandpa made an amazing cradle for his grandson.
2. “Before and after our van build. It was 8 months of hard work almost every day.”
3. Hyper-realistic bridge diorama
4. “Perhaps my greatest work. Guinea pigs for scale.”
5. “A tie clip with a functioning thermometer”
6. “Dog kennel bed: We have a small house, so we made this loft of a bed and the dogs get kenneled right below us.”
7. “3D printed speakers — my project is finally finished!”
8. “I hand carved a new wooden wedding ring!”
9. “I made this to replace the stupid Lazy Susan cabinet.”
10. “This work desk is made from the body of an actual Tesla car.”
11. “I made a stool for my girlfriend who is a teacher.”
12. “Recently found a broken baby grand piano in the trash and turned it into a coffee table.”
13. “A bunk bed for my son’s glasses”
14. “I took a dying leaf off my houseplant and painted some starscapes on it!”
15. “I made an outdoor lounge chair from an old office chair.”
16. “I made folding chairs and a table from old pallets.”
17. “A before and after of how we turned our guest bathroom into a walk-in closet.”
18. “I collected bottle caps for 5 years to make this table.”
19. This hat contains a solar panel and a small fan.
20. A shelf made from a piano
21. “I made a hidden glow-in-the-dark galaxy on my resin kitchen floor.”


brightside--2020-07-22--20+ Perfectionists Explain What Their Own Personal Hell Looks Like

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Nobody chooses to be a perfectionist because fighting the urge to make literally everything around you perfect is not fun at all .
While regular people just walk by and don ’ t notice anything , perfectionists find upside-down letters , loaves of bread cut the wrong way , and puzzles that they can never forget .
1 .
“ It happened in front of my eyes and I couldn ’ t stop it !
” 3 .
“ That one die is making me mad ... ” 4 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timer on the microwave make me mad.
” 5 .
Imagine if you had this floor in your apartment and had to see it every day .
6 .
“ I walk by this light post every day at work .
It drives me bananas !
” 7 .
“ I ’ m staying at my friend ’ s house tonight and found this monstrosity when I used their 10-year-old son ’ s bathroom.
” 8 .
And they ’ re a part of the same series !
!
9 .
They had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
“ I wasn ’ t paying attention and just missed all the glory !
” 11 .
“ I know you ’ ve felt the same pain before.
” 12 .
“ Sinks like this where you can barely get your hands under the water ” 13 .
“ Noticed this dot on the back seat of my parents ’ car ... ” 15 .
“ The way this guy unboxes his PS4 ” 16 .
This does not spark joy .
17. Who could do this to humanity ?
18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone approved it , and someone made it !
19 .
“ 2 of the capital ’ S ’ letters are upside down.
” 20 .
The way the handles are different 23 .
“ Every sink in this bathroom has a different faucet .
”

Nobody chooses to be a perfectionist because fighting the urge to make literally everything around you perfect is not fun at all. While regular people just walk by and don’t notice anything, perfectionists find upside-down letters, loaves of bread cut the wrong way, and puzzles that they can never forget.
Bright Side decided to support people who suffer from everyday stress of the imperfect world around them. Honestly, these 20+ photos even made us feel a bit unpleasant.
1. “It happened in front of my eyes and I couldn’t stop it!”
2. This ice cream wrapper...
3. “That one die is making me mad...”
4. “People that don’t clear the timer on the microwave make me mad.”
5. Imagine if you had this floor in your apartment and had to see it every day.
6. “I walk by this light post every day at work. It drives me bananas!”
7. “I’m staying at my friend’s house tonight and found this monstrosity when I used their 10-year-old son’s bathroom.”
8. And they’re a part of the same series!!
9. They had one job! And they failed!
10. “I wasn’t paying attention and just missed all the glory!”
11. “I know you’ve felt the same pain before.”
12. “Sinks like this where you can barely get your hands under the water”
13. “Noticed this dot on the back seat of my parents’ car...”
14. “This was satisfying until I noticed it.”
15. “The way this guy unboxes his PS4”
16. This does not spark joy.
17. Who could do this to humanity?
18. Someone had this brilliant idea, someone approved it, and someone made it!
19. “2 of the capital ’S’ letters are upside down.”
20. The way the handles are different
21. The pain nobody deserves
22. This sewer grate
23. “Every sink in this bathroom has a different faucet.”


brightside--2020-07-22--Why Casting for Modern Movies Is Rarely Successful

Sticking to certain genres in acting careers has been there since ancient times : a comedian could never play in a tragedy , and vice versa .
That ’ s why seeing a slim Hamlet or a blonde Carmen on stage was simply impossible .
However , today Hamlet is no longer associated with plumpness , and Carmen is no longer associated with dark hair .
Today , anyone can play these characters .
And oftentimes these casting results cause a lot of public resentment .
There is a stronger desire to sell the movie than to diversify the cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was intended .
For instance , the movie Pan was released in 2015 .
When the audience learned that it was Rooney Mara who was chosen for the role of the Indian princess , Tiger Lily , it created a lot of controversy and a flurry of public indignation .
By the way , the actress admitted that she shares the public opinion and regrets having played this role .
A similar situation arose when people watched the movie Exodus : Gods and Kings in 2014 .
The roles of Egyptians were played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it hard to believe their acting .
Criticism also reached the creators of The Lone Ranger movie starring Johnny Depp .
The audience resented the fact that this American guy was playing the role of an Indian .
The same issue appeared in the screen version of the manga cartoon called Ghost in the Shell , where Scarlett Johansson got the main role .
The audience was very indignant about the fact that the leading role didn ’ t go to a Japanese actress .
However , the Japanese themselves were quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t understand why there was such a controversial reaction in the West .
This list could go on endlessly : viewers were disappointed seeing Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow ( the movie was created based on a Japanese novel , therefore , the main character was supposed to be Japanese ) , Analeigh Tipton in Warm Bodies ( her character was half-Ethiopian in the novel ) , Angelina Jolie in Wanted ( her character had Afro-American origins and resembles Halle Berry ) , etc .
Why can ’ t this tradition stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the fact that cinema studios opt for actors who are comfortable to work with — the ones who have a similar experience and some background knowledge of the world .
The pursuit of famous actors and actresses It ’ s a totally natural wish when cinema studios want to get an actor or actress who ’ s just starred in another popular movie .
It helps them to get bigger returns at the box office and earn more money .
But it ’ s more theoretical than it is a practical approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a successful role in one movie seems helpless and weak in another .
For example , Emilia Clarke is known to the whole world because she played Daenerys Targaryen in the cult TV series , Game of Thrones .
It ’ s difficult to imagine the actress in another role and it ’ s even more difficult to see her playing Sarah Connor in the Terminator series .
Let ’ s recall the evolution of this character : • In the first Terminator , Connor is a normal girl who finds bravery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing unexplainable and frightening things .
• In Terminator 2 : Judgment Day , Sarah is a well-trained , rigid woman who turned herself into a weapon against machines .
• Sarah Connor played by Emilia Clarke didn ’ t have many differences from the previous Sarah .
She was the same strong and fearless woman , but the movie lacks any scenes where these qualities reach their peak and can be seen clearly .
The actress herself confessed that it was hard to act for her , because the process of working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plot was far from being ideal .
That ’ s why when Terminator Genisys underperformed in the box office , Emilia Clarke felt some kind of relief because it meant there would be no continuation .
When their physical appearance is off Tom Cruise is very popular as the hero of action movies , and films that he participates in rarely fail .
However , it ’ s impossible to deny that he was feeling a bit off his game in the movie Valkyrie .
The very fact that the actor is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays in the historical drama ( 5 ’ 6″ versus 6 ’ 3″ ) .
Moreover , the aforementioned colonel was German , meaning that the actor was supposed to be speaking with a German accent , which the movie lacks .
Of course , this fact didn ’ t go unnoticed by the critics or the viewers .
At the same time , the actor explained it in the following way , “ What we ’ ve seen when audiences see it that ’ s not an issue — you just get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst superhero movies of our time is Ghost Rider with Nicolas Cage in the main role .
Instead of adapting and fitting himself into the role of a cool guy , Cage created his own version of Blaze ( the main character ) — he decided to play it thoughtfully and extremely emotionally .
This choice was wrong and resulted in making critics and fans dislike the movie .
There have even been complaints about actors like Keanu Reeves .
Do you remember his role in Dracula ( 1992 ) where Reeves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central characters .
The movie was conceived as a dark , creepy , and Gothic one , but in the end , it had some comedic elements that almost spoiled the entire movie .
The issue was that Reeves was totally lacking a British accent but he was still desperately trying to reproduce it .
By the way , the viewers had the same complaint about Winona Ryder , who played Harker ’ s bride , Mina , in the movie .
When an actor or actress tries to cross genres If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mind come up with the image of a badass ?
Of course not .
The whole world knows this actor in the role of Frodo from The Lord of the Rings and no one can change this perception .
Wood is good at playing nice , innocent , and foolish characters , but choosing him for the role of a gangster is pure craziness .
That ’ s what the creators of the movie Hooligans did .
Wood played the role of a student who started hanging around the wrong crowd and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local residents .
Saying that Wood was not convincing in this role is to say nothing .
His participation brought a pinch of parody to the film , although the picture was positioned as dramatic .
Many of us remember Denise Richards as Carmen Ibanez in Starship Troopers .
2 years after the premiere of this movie , the James Bond film , The World Is Not Enough , came out where Richards played the role of Dr. Christmas Jones — James Bond ’ s new girlfriend .
According to the plot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was full of highly specialized terms .
But no one believed Richards ’ acting : her overall look ( a crop top and shorts that look more like underwear ) couldn ’ t be associated with her Ph.D. in nuclear physics , while her near-scientific monologues caused more laughs and were very unconvincing .
In the end , Dr. Christmas Jones was voted James Bond ’ s worst girlfriend .

Sticking to certain genres in acting careers has been there since ancient times: a comedian could never play in a tragedy, and vice versa. That’s why seeing a slim Hamlet or a blonde Carmen on stage was simply impossible. However, today Hamlet is no longer associated with plumpness, and Carmen is no longer associated with dark hair. Today, anyone can play these characters. And oftentimes these casting results cause a lot of public resentment.
Bright Side editorial figured out why the casting in modern movies is often so unsuccessful.
There is a stronger desire to sell the movie than to diversify the cast and represent the role the way it was intended.
Historically, Hollywood has been into inviting actors of European descent to play almost any role, even if the character has features of a different race. Despite the strong criticism from the audience, this tradition is not going to just stay in the past.
For instance, the movie Pan was released in 2015. When the audience learned that it was Rooney Mara who was chosen for the role of the Indian princess, Tiger Lily, it created a lot of controversy and a flurry of public indignation. By the way, the actress admitted that she shares the public opinion and regrets having played this role. A similar situation arose when people watched the movie Exodus: Gods and Kings in 2014. The roles of Egyptians were played by actors of non-Arabic origin, which made it hard to believe their acting.
Criticism also reached the creators of The Lone Ranger movie starring Johnny Depp. The audience resented the fact that this American guy was playing the role of an Indian. The same issue appeared in the screen version of the manga cartoon called Ghost in the Shell, where Scarlett Johansson got the main role. The audience was very indignant about the fact that the leading role didn’t go to a Japanese actress. However, the Japanese themselves were quite satisfied with the choice and didn’t understand why there was such a controversial reaction in the West.
The pursuit of famous actors and actresses
It’s a totally natural wish when cinema studios want to get an actor or actress who’s just starred in another popular movie. It helps them to get bigger returns at the box office and earn more money. But it’s more theoretical than it is a practical approach, because sometimes an actor who had a successful role in one movie seems helpless and weak in another.
For example, Emilia Clarke is known to the whole world because she played Daenerys Targaryen in the cult TV series, Game of Thrones. It’s difficult to imagine the actress in another role and it’s even more difficult to see her playing Sarah Connor in the Terminator series. Let’s recall the evolution of this character: In the first Terminator, Connor is a normal girl who finds bravery and power in herself, to use when facing unexplainable and frightening things.
In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sarah is a well-trained, rigid woman who turned herself into a weapon against machines.
Sarah Connor played by Emilia Clarke didn’t have many differences from the previous Sarah. She was the same strong and fearless woman, but the movie lacks any scenes where these qualities reach their peak and can be seen clearly. The actress herself confessed that it was hard to act for her, because the process of working on creating the movie was chaotic and the plot was far from being ideal. That’s why when Terminator Genisys underperformed in the box office, Emilia Clarke felt some kind of relief because it meant there would be no continuation.
When their physical appearance is off
The best casting is when the actor is chosen based on the type of character they are going to play. It’s a bad idea to opt for a 5’6″ man to play the role of a basketball player, or a 110-pound woman to play the role of a curvy girl. However, sometimes studios break this rule too.
Tom Cruise is very popular as the hero of action movies, and films that he participates in rarely fail. However, it’s impossible to deny that he was feeling a bit off his game in the movie Valkyrie. The very fact that the actor is much shorter than the colonel who he plays in the historical drama (5’6″ versus 6’3″). Moreover, the aforementioned colonel was German, meaning that the actor was supposed to be speaking with a German accent, which the movie lacks. Of course, this fact didn’t go unnoticed by the critics or the viewers. At the same time, the actor explained it in the following way, “What we’ve seen when audiences see it that’s not an issue — you just get involved in the story.”
One of the worst superhero movies of our time is Ghost Rider with Nicolas Cage in the main role. Instead of adapting and fitting himself into the role of a cool guy, Cage created his own version of Blaze (the main character) — he decided to play it thoughtfully and extremely emotionally. This choice was wrong and resulted in making critics and fans dislike the movie.
There have even been complaints about actors like Keanu Reeves. Do you remember his role in Dracula (1992) where Reeves played Jonathan Harker — one of the central characters. The movie was conceived as a dark, creepy, and Gothic one, but in the end, it had some comedic elements that almost spoiled the entire movie. The issue was that Reeves was totally lacking a British accent but he was still desperately trying to reproduce it. By the way, the viewers had the same complaint about Winona Ryder, who played Harker’s bride, Mina, in the movie.
When an actor or actress tries to cross genres
Maybe it’s difficult and boring for actors to play similar roles in movies. Comedic actors want to try themselves in tragedies, while tragedy actors want to try themselves in comedies. Unfortunately, these experiments often end up failing, though some nice exceptions do happen occasionally.
If we say ’Elijah Wood,’ will your mind come up with the image of a badass? Of course not. The whole world knows this actor in the role of Frodo from The Lord of the Rings and no one can change this perception. Wood is good at playing nice, innocent, and foolish characters, but choosing him for the role of a gangster is pure craziness. That’s what the creators of the movie Hooligans did. Wood played the role of a student who started hanging around the wrong crowd and became part of a gang that terrorized local residents. Saying that Wood was not convincing in this role is to say nothing. His participation brought a pinch of parody to the film, although the picture was positioned as dramatic.
Many of us remember Denise Richards as Carmen Ibanez in Starship Troopers. 2 years after the premiere of this movie, the James Bond film, The World Is Not Enough, came out where Richards played the role of Dr. Christmas Jones — James Bond’s new girlfriend. According to the plot, Richards was a nuclear physicist whose speech was full of highly specialized terms. But no one believed Richards’ acting: her overall look (a crop top and shorts that look more like underwear) couldn’t be associated with her Ph.D. in nuclear physics, while her near-scientific monologues caused more laughs and were very unconvincing. In the end, Dr. Christmas Jones was voted James Bond’s worst girlfriend.
As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, sometimes there are nice exceptions to this rule. For example, Jim Carrey who is known to the whole world as a great comedian. It’s hard to imagine him in a serious role, isn’t it? However, the actor has proven that he can play as well in a drama, as he can in a comedy. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Number 23 are proof of that. Of course, the presence of a negative experience doesn’t mean that actors should stop trying themselves in other genres. It’s just that casting should be done a bit more thoughtfully.


brightside--2020-07-22--15+ Childhood Photos of Celebrities That Conjure Up Memories of Our Own

It ’ s nice to grab the family album once in a while and look at childhood photos .
In @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even remember the moments captured by the camera , so we turn to @ @ @ @ @ tell us where we were , what we were doing , and what we were @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re not used to seeing celebrities this way , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ at their pictures from the past .
It ’ s hard to imagine that a @ @ @ @ @ red carpet , they played , laughed , hugged their siblings , and even pulled @ @

It’s nice to grab the family album once in a while and look at childhood photos. In most cases, we don’t even remember the moments captured by the camera, so we turn to our parents or grandparents to tell us where we were, what we were doing, and what we were like back then. But we’re not used to seeing celebrities this way, and it’s rare to get a glimpse at their pictures from the past. It’s hard to imagine that a long time before walking the red carpet, they played, laughed, hugged their siblings, and even pulled pranks.


brightside--2020-07-23--15 Spellbinding Photos Taken in the Right Place at Just the Right Moment

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest A lizard walking on water , horizontal lightning , or a rainbow that got caught in a cat ’ s ear — these may sound unreal , but people actually managed to snap these and a bunch of other rare images with their cameras .
Sometimes it ’ s a game between light and shade , sometimes it ’ s the right perspective , and sometimes it ’ s just pure luck .
Whatever it is , we ’ re glad the owners of these epic shots didn ’ t keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side , we ’ ve selected 15 magical photos that Reddit users were so proud of , they couldn ’ t resist the urge to show them to the whole world .
1 .
“ I didn ’ t plan the photo this way , Gizmo was just a heavenly cat ... ” 2 .
“ This lizard I found ’ standing ’ on water in my pool ” 3 .
“ I caught these horizontal lightning strikes traveling along the base of the clouds.
” 4 .
“ I took a picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nike swoosh.
” 7 .
“ These plums I picked look like they ’ re covered in ice when put underwater.
” 9 .
“ This reflection from a window on pavement looks like a DNA strand.
” 10 .
A cloud that looks like a cat lying down 11 .
“ Every day , the sun reflecting off of my kitchen windows makes a stormtrooper in my backyard.
” 12 .
“ The reflection of this watch looks like a logo for some cat superhero.
” 13 .
“ The clouds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 .
“ One of the fireworks I took a picture of last night looks like a palm tree in the wind .
”

A lizard walking on water, horizontal lightning, or a rainbow that got caught in a cat’s ear — these may sound unreal, but people actually managed to snap these and a bunch of other rare images with their cameras. Sometimes it’s a game between light and shade, sometimes it’s the right perspective, and sometimes it’s just pure luck. Whatever it is, we’re glad the owners of these epic shots didn’t keep them to themselves.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve selected 15 magical photos that Reddit users were so proud of, they couldn’t resist the urge to show them to the whole world.
1. “I didn’t plan the photo this way, Gizmo was just a heavenly cat...”
2. “This lizard I found ’standing’ on water in my pool”
3. “I caught these horizontal lightning strikes traveling along the base of the clouds.”
4. “I took a picture of a gecko in the shape of the Nike swoosh.”
5. “This spider managed to spin a web that holds water.”
6. “This cloud I saw at Rocky Mountain National Park”
7. “These plums I picked look like they’re covered in ice when put underwater.”
8. “I got up at 3:30 a.m. to take photos of comet NEOWISE.”
9. “This reflection from a window on pavement looks like a DNA strand.”
10. A cloud that looks like a cat lying down
11. “Every day, the sun reflecting off of my kitchen windows makes a stormtrooper in my backyard.”
12. “The reflection of this watch looks like a logo for some cat superhero.”
13. “The clouds reflected off this building look pixelated.”
14. “One of the fireworks I took a picture of last night looks like a palm tree in the wind.”
15. “Today, I caught a rainbow in my cat’s ear.”


brightside--2020-07-23--20+ People Who Found a Way to Say “I Love You” Without Actually Saying It

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest From preparing a special surprise for someone to simply making sure they sleep comfortably , there are a million ways you can express your love without actually saying the words .
While we believe one should never hold back from saying “ I love you , ” there are times where your caring , loving gestures speak volumes .
1 .
“ First tattoo — decided to get my favorite picture with my son.
” 3 .
“ My girlfriend stitched our dogs overnight as a surprise for me.
” 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a picture of me and my boy under the rainbow but he surprised me with an Eskimo kiss instead.
” 5 .
“ Shaved my head in memory of my mother who I lost to cancer.
” 6 .
“ After 24 years in the closet , I came out to my mom .
She was thrilled.
” 7 .
“ My 83-year-old grandma holding a portrait I ’ ve drawn for her based on a photo from her wedding back in 1961 ” 8 .
“ They hadn ’ t seen each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents arranged a playdate .
This is what happened when it was time to leave.
” 9 .
“ My grandma made a cross-stitch from a photo of me circa 1987.
” 10 .
“ My daughter fell asleep on me and the cat nestled into my arm .
Looks like I ’ m stuck here for a while.
” 11 .
“ My single dad was the best mother I ever had.
” 12 .
“ My mother was born blind .
Every year I hand-braille her cards so she can read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have custody of my 2 tiny monsters !
Haven ’ t been this happy in forever.
” 14 .
“ I haven ’ t seen my parents for a year , so I surprised them .
This is my mother ’ s face when she realized that Santa was me.
” 15 .
“ My buddy cosplaying Jasmine and the Genie with his daughter ” 16 .
“ Reunited with my sister 20 years after we were adopted by 2 different families.
” 17 .
“ My 9-year-old sister gave my grandfather some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy.
” 18 .
“ This is how my baby girl watches TV with me !
” 19 .
“ My father-in-law ’ s reaction to seeing my wife on our wedding day ” 20 .
“ My 101-year-old grandfather threw a one-hundredth birthday party for his best friend , Bob.
” 21 .
“ As my grandpa ’ s Alzheimer ’ s progresses , he can ’ t seem to remember my grandma but you can tell that he still loves her .
”

From preparing a special surprise for someone to simply making sure they sleep comfortably, there are a million ways you can express your love without actually saying the words. While we believe one should never hold back from saying “I love you,” there are times where your caring, loving gestures speak volumes.
We at Bright Side have put together a treasure chest of photos of people being totally wholesome. Have a look below.
1. “First tattoo — decided to get my favorite picture with my son.”
2. “My girls opened up a salon.”
3. “My girlfriend stitched our dogs overnight as a surprise for me.”
4. “I was trying to get a picture of me and my boy under the rainbow but he surprised me with an Eskimo kiss instead.”
5. “Shaved my head in memory of my mother who I lost to cancer.”
6. “After 24 years in the closet, I came out to my mom. She was thrilled.”
7. “My 83-year-old grandma holding a portrait I’ve drawn for her based on a photo from her wedding back in 1961”
8. “They hadn’t seen each other since daycare closed, so their parents arranged a playdate. This is what happened when it was time to leave.”
9. “My grandma made a cross-stitch from a photo of me circa 1987.”
10. “My daughter fell asleep on me and the cat nestled into my arm. Looks like I’m stuck here for a while.”
11. “My single dad was the best mother I ever had.”
12. “My mother was born blind. Every year I hand-braille her cards so she can read them.”
13. “I officially have custody of my 2 tiny monsters! Haven’t been this happy in forever.”
14. “I haven’t seen my parents for a year, so I surprised them. This is my mother’s face when she realized that Santa was me.”
15. “My buddy cosplaying Jasmine and the Genie with his daughter”
16. “Reunited with my sister 20 years after we were adopted by 2 different families.”
17. “My 9-year-old sister gave my grandfather some flowers, and he’s very happy.”
18. “This is how my baby girl watches TV with me!”
19. “My father-in-law’s reaction to seeing my wife on our wedding day”
20. “My 101-year-old grandfather threw a one-hundredth birthday party for his best friend, Bob.”
21. “As my grandpa’s Alzheimer’s progresses, he can’t seem to remember my grandma but you can tell that he still loves her.”


brightside--2020-07-22--19 People Whose Crazy Ideas Can Keep This World Spinning

“ Meat always shrinks when I cook it but not anymore !
” “ They ’ re selling the mirror but that DIY TV stand caught my eye.
” “ I couldn ’ t find my palette so I mixed my paints on a tortilla.
” “ What ?
$ 500 for a pool ?
!
I can make one out of the trash I have in the garage !
” “ My girlfriend said she wanted electric salt and pepper grinders .
Done !
” “ My friend made an umbrella holder out of a women ’ s handbag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad for using whatever tool is handy as a hammer , usually a crescent wrench .
My husband learned a bit of welding and engineered this for my birthday.
” “ ’ That ’ ll do for now , ’ he said .
That was 4 years ago.
” “ Failed to realize there was no shower rod when I was moving in , but the show must go on.
” “ When the valve has a leak and all the hardware stores are closed for the evening ” “ While my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , ’ Dad ?
I need a ladder with a place to hold my paint can.
’ About 10 minutes later , she inquired about where my zip ties were .
I ’ m quite proud.
” “ A woman I know made a ’ remote stick ’ because her family loses the TV remote so often.
” “ Decided to put my hobby to good use and make reusable cleaning pads !
I have 3 cats and 1 dog and I get so tired of buying those ridiculously expensive dusting pads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Needed shade during the 90° heat to redo the deck.
” Who said a butter knife couldn ’ t be a putty knife ?
The story that proves it ’ s the result that matters 10 minutes ago , I got a call from my friend .
He asked me how to make the crayfish sauce that I did some time ago .
So I tell him : — “ Put butter in a water bath and add salt , garlic , and a bit of dill.
” — “ What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Put some water in a pot and place a soup plate over it .
Put all the ingredients into the plate and turn on the gas .
Keep heating it up until everything inside it melts .
Keep it there for 5 more minutes to let all the tastes mix.
” — “ I think I got it .
Thanks , bye.
” — “ Hey , make sure to send me a photo of the sauce and crayfish afterward.
” Here ’ s what he sent me .
I ’ m still @ @

Occasionally, we all have to make non-standard decisions while doing household chores. But there are some “mad” geniuses out there whose inventions put you in another dilemma: whether to question their health or give them the Nobel Prize.
We at Bright Side are all for creativity within reasonable borders. But today, we want to introduce you to some brave researchers who almost failed while climbing over those borders.
“Meat always shrinks when I cook it but not anymore!”
“They’re selling the mirror but that DIY TV stand caught my eye.”
“I couldn’t find my palette so I mixed my paints on a tortilla.”
“What? $500 for a pool?! I can make one out of the trash I have in the garage!”
“My girlfriend said she wanted electric salt and pepper grinders. Done!”
“My friend made an umbrella holder out of a women’s handbag and concrete.”
“I’m bad for using whatever tool is handy as a hammer, usually a crescent wrench. My husband learned a bit of welding and engineered this for my birthday.”
“’That’ll do for now,’ he said. That was 4 years ago.”
Blurred safety feature
“Failed to realize there was no shower rod when I was moving in, but the show must go on.”
“When the valve has a leak and all the hardware stores are closed for the evening”
“While my daughter was painting on a ladder, she said, ’Dad? I need a ladder with a place to hold my paint can.’ About 10 minutes later, she inquired about where my zip ties were. I’m quite proud.”
“The power button on my dad’s laptop...”
“A woman I know made a ’remote stick’ because her family loses the TV remote so often.”
Master lock 100
“Decided to put my hobby to good use and make reusable cleaning pads! I have 3 cats and 1 dog and I get so tired of buying those ridiculously expensive dusting pads to get all the pet hair.”
You can also get this wet, dip it in cleaning solution, and wring it out to use it as a mop.
“Needed shade during the 90° heat to redo the deck.”
Who said a butter knife couldn’t be a putty knife?
The story that proves it’s the result that matters
10 minutes ago, I got a call from my friend. He asked me how to make the crayfish sauce that I did some time ago. So I tell him:
— “Put butter in a water bath and add salt, garlic, and a bit of dill.”
— “What is a water bath?”
— “Put some water in a pot and place a soup plate over it. Put all the ingredients into the plate and turn on the gas. Keep heating it up until everything inside it melts. Keep it there for 5 more minutes to let all the tastes mix.”
— “I think I got it. Thanks, bye.”
— “Hey, make sure to send me a photo of the sauce and crayfish afterward.”
Here’s what he sent me. I’m still ROFLing.


brightside--2020-07-22--20+ People Who Managed to Clean Dirty Things That Seemed Uncleanable

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Few people like to do a deep cleaning at their house , and many feel the same way about a general cleaning as well .
But sometimes , this process gets so addictive that you don ’ t even notice how you went from the usual dusting and mopping stage to the “ I declare a war on the stain on the carpet , on the stove , and somewhere else ” stage .
And it seems like in these moments , there are no unsolvable tasks for you .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was permanently stained .
I had some free time and decided to prove them wrong.
” “ I spent all my free time cleaning my car seats properly.
” This is a small thing , but just think about how pleased the postman will be .
“ My girlfriend cleaned her PS4 after 6 years of use .
It was making weird noises and now , it works silently.
” “ My sneakers before and after cleaning them with an old toothbrush and bleach.
” “ Silver before and after polishing ” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I cleaned an oven after the renters moved out.
” “ I decided to clean my headlights today .
Here is a before and after picture.
” An antique crystal condiment set is getting cleaned .
An antique brass knobs after a thorough cleaning “ My girlfriend told me that her keyboard looks like new now.
” A silver bell before and after polishing Sometimes , it ’ s necessary to clean under the hood too .
Impressive , isn ’ t it ?
“ I ’ m a girl , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 2 guys .
Before vs After the cleaning.
” “ Boots before and after I started repairing them ” It ’ s time to say goodbye to 123-year-old dirt .

Few people like to do a deep cleaning at their house, and many feel the same way about a general cleaning as well. But sometimes, this process gets so addictive that you don’t even notice how you went from the usual dusting and mopping stage to the “I declare a war on the stain on the carpet, on the stove, and somewhere else” stage. And it seems like in these moments, there are no unsolvable tasks for you.
Bright Side came across 20+ photos on the internet that will make you believe that the perfect cleanliness does exist.
“My roommates told me that the sink was permanently stained. I had some free time and decided to prove them wrong.”
“I cleaned my grandmother-in-law’s old watch.”
“Look at the trophy I cleaned.”
“I spent all my free time cleaning my car seats properly.”
This is a small thing, but just think about how pleased the postman will be.
“My girlfriend cleaned her PS4 after 6 years of use. It was making weird noises and now, it works silently.”
“My sneakers before and after cleaning them with an old toothbrush and bleach.”
“Silver before and after polishing”
This carpet has seen a lot of things.
“I cleaned an oven after the renters moved out.”
“I decided to clean my headlights today. Here is a before and after picture.”
An antique crystal condiment set is getting cleaned.
An antique brass knobs after a thorough cleaning
“My girlfriend told me that her keyboard looks like new now.”
“I cleaned up our filthy kitchen floor.”
A silver bell before and after polishing
Sometimes, it’s necessary to clean under the hood too. Impressive, isn’t it?
“I’m a girl, and I have to share a bathroom with 2 guys. Before vs After the cleaning.”
“Boots before and after I started repairing them”
It’s time to say goodbye to 123-year-old dirt.


brightside--2020-07-22--15 People That Made Intriguing Finds While Traveling With Google Maps

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest You never know when a Google car will zoom down the street , taking a photo of you and saving it on its map forever .
And if you didn ’ t have a chance to pose gracefully for the entire world , at least you can laugh at the result .
We at Bright Side have collected the most interesting screenshots Internet users have found on Google Maps .
And in the bonus section , we ’ ll tell you about a person who spent his own money to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The road smiles at you .
“ When you park your car just right ” Someone is very critical about this place .
“ Today , I found another plane that landed in — Antarctica ?
” When you see Home Alone 2 : Lost in New York in real life : “ Google Street View censored this cat for his privacy.
” “ Some awesome lenticular clouds I found on Google Maps ( in the Kamchatka Peninsula ) ” You can see this many cats every day !
Bonus : Tawanda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country appeared on Google Maps .
Zimbabwe wasn ’ t fully represented on Google Maps and this seemed unfair to 37-year-old Tawanda Kanhema .
He returned from the US and spent 2 weeks filming the local sights so that people all around the world could see them .
He posted the business area of Harare , the city of Mutare , created a tour around the Victoria Falls , and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe .
Do you know what the streets of your town look like on Google Maps ?
Have you @ @ @ @ @ @ @

You never know when a Google car will zoom down the street, taking a photo of you and saving it on its map forever. And if you didn’t have a chance to pose gracefully for the entire world, at least you can laugh at the result.
We at Bright Side have collected the most interesting screenshots Internet users have found on Google Maps. And in the bonus section, we’ll tell you about a person who spent his own money to make sure his country appeared on Google Maps.
The road smiles at you.
Google sees everything!
“Yes, Google that’s exactly how bridges work!”
A really weird place in Texas
“Are you okay, friend?”
“When you park your car just right”
Someone is very critical about this place.
“Today, I found another plane that landed in — Antarctica?”
When you see Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in real life:
“Google Street View censored this cat for his privacy.”
“A flying rabbit caught on Google Maps”
“Zoom, zoom more, and then...”
“Some awesome lenticular clouds I found on Google Maps (in the Kamchatka Peninsula)”
You can see this many cats every day!
“Found a rare front dual-wheeled Jeep. Must be a big engine!”
Bonus: Tawanda Kanhema spent $5,000 so that his country appeared on Google Maps.
Zimbabwe wasn’t fully represented on Google Maps and this seemed unfair to 37-year-old Tawanda Kanhema. He returned from the US and spent 2 weeks filming the local sights so that people all around the world could see them. He posted the business area of Harare, the city of Mutare, created a tour around the Victoria Falls, and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe.


brightside--2020-07-22--15+ Examples That Prove the 2000s Were Too Hot and Too Wild

Fashionable things from the 2000s , which seem to have been filling store shelves recently , have almost sunk into oblivion .
The young representatives of humanity may not even know about their existence , but today ’ s adults don ’ t just know — they lived to tell their story .
In each of our photo albums from the 2000s , there are surely a couple of vivid photos , from a tan reminiscent of carrots to a skirt worn over jeans .
Sheer blouses were popular in the ’ 00s .
They were worn together with tops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tunic she wore with jeans or leggings .
Especially bold people wore them as a separate clothing item , with nothing underneath .
And there are the famous cropped leggings that looked perfect with skirts and dresses .
Well , let ’ s be honest , we even wore them with T-shirts .
We loved tucking our jeans into high boots .
And sometimes , we wore tank tops over T-shirts .
Do you remember the boom on jeans without pockets ?
You probably had a pair .
We wore belts under our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why , because it didn ’ t accentuate the waist at all .
Some of us managed to wear a skirt over our trousers .
Yes , these things also happened .
But dresses were worn this way more often .
The ’ 00s wouldn ’ t be the ’ 00s without the “ smoked ” tan .
Another trend that needs no introduction ...
Instead of the cold blonde , the so-called chicken color was very popular .
And what about long straight bangs that hung into your eyes ?
The author @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Herself .
With her grandmother ’ s scissors .
The most fashionable girls were those who wore a lipstick on their lips that was lighter than their skin color .
We tortured our hair with irons and curlers .
Or we slept with a million braids at night .
The effect we got the next morning was stunning .
And our lips had to be outlined with a pencil .
Moreover , the pencil needed to be darker than our lipstick .

Fashionable things from the 2000s, which seem to have been filling store shelves recently, have almost sunk into oblivion. The young representatives of humanity may not even know about their existence, but today’s adults don’t just know — they lived to tell their story. In each of our photo albums from the 2000s, there are surely a couple of vivid photos, from a tan reminiscent of carrots to a skirt worn over jeans.
The Bright Side editorial team remembered these things that every woman wore 10-15 years ago. Be careful, some of these photos may cause an uncontrollable bout of laughter.
Sheer blouses were popular in the ’00s. They were worn together with tops and T-shirts.
Every woman had a tunic she wore with jeans or leggings. Especially bold people wore them as a separate clothing item, with nothing underneath.
And there are the famous cropped leggings that looked perfect with skirts and dresses. Well, let’s be honest, we even wore them with T-shirts.
We loved tucking our jeans into high boots.
And sometimes, we wore tank tops over T-shirts.
Do you remember the boom on jeans without pockets? You probably had a pair.
We wore belts under our chest. We don’t know why, because it didn’t accentuate the waist at all.
Some of us managed to wear a skirt over our trousers. Yes, these things also happened.
But dresses were worn this way more often.
The ’00s wouldn’t be the ’00s without the “smoked” tan.
Another trend that needs no introduction...
Instead of the cold blonde, the so-called chicken color was very popular.
And what about long straight bangs that hung into your eyes? The author of this article once did this hairstyle. Herself. With her grandmother’s scissors.
The most fashionable girls were those who wore a lipstick on their lips that was lighter than their skin color.
We tortured our hair with irons and curlers. Or we slept with a million braids at night. The effect we got the next morning was stunning.
And our lips had to be outlined with a pencil. Moreover, the pencil needed to be darker than our lipstick.
And face blush. A lot of face blush.


brightside--2020-07-22--20 Places That Got a Chance at a New Life

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest This may sound surprising , but there are churches that turned into fancy cafés , banks that are now glamourous bookstores , and more astonishingly , hotels — that at some point in human history — were actually jails .
This is what we call “ thinking outside the box.
” These architects prove that having a cozy place to stay requires just a little bit of imagination .
This time , Bright Side has stepped into some old spaces that have been completely altered .
At the very end , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your apartment into something completely different , like a museum .
1 .
“ My school ’ s library used to be a bank.
” 2 .
“ Moved here 4 years ago .
It was converted from a Victorian church in England into a home .
I love this room.
” 3 .
“ An old apartment complex in Saigon is now filled with restaurants and boutique stores.
” 4 .
“ The Liberty Hotel in Boston , formerly known as the Charles Street Jail ” 6 .
“ A Church in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant ” 7 .
“ The waterpark , Tropical Islands , in a former airship hangar in Krausnick , Germany ” 8 .
“ An old bank in Brooklyn repurposed into a Trader Joe ’ s ” 9 .
“ My apartment building used to be a school.
” 11 .
“ A courtroom that ’ s now a café in St. Albans , England !
The cells are now bathrooms.
” 12 .
“ A hotel I stayed at was formerly a train station and had an actual train inside it with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My friend ’ s living room in Brooklyn , NY — the apartment was built inside an old church.
” 14 .
“ The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles was originally a bank .
The bookstore acts more like a museum with its vaults and unique book sculptures.
” 15 .
“ My hotel in Oxford , England is a former prison.
” 16 .
“ A church that turned into a trampoline park known as The Hague in the Netherlands ” 17 .
“ This satellite lab used to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My local library used to be a jail.
” 19 .
“ A meatpacking plant in Patagonia is now the Singular Hotel .
This industrial relic was turned into a unique , modern hotel.
” 20 .
“ An old bank is now a bookstore in Bucharest , Romania .
”

This may sound surprising, but there are churches that turned into fancy cafés, banks that are now glamourous bookstores, and more astonishingly, hotels — that at some point in human history — were actually jails. This is what we call “thinking outside the box.” These architects prove that having a cozy place to stay requires just a little bit of imagination.
This time, Bright Side has stepped into some old spaces that have been completely altered. At the very end, try to resist the urge to transform your apartment into something completely different, like a museum.
1. “My school’s library used to be a bank.”
2. “Moved here 4 years ago. It was converted from a Victorian church in England into a home. I love this room.”
3. “An old apartment complex in Saigon is now filled with restaurants and boutique stores.”
4. “The Liberty Hotel in Boston, formerly known as the Charles Street Jail”
5. “A 100-year-old church in Spain converted into a skate park”
6. “A Church in Charleston, SC that is now a restaurant”
7. “The waterpark, Tropical Islands, in a former airship hangar in Krausnick, Germany”
8. “An old bank in Brooklyn repurposed into a Trader Joe’s”
9. “My apartment building used to be a school.”
10. “A church repurposed into a climbing gym”
11. “A courtroom that’s now a café in St. Albans, England! The cells are now bathrooms.”
12. “A hotel I stayed at was formerly a train station and had an actual train inside it with rooms inside each car.”
13. “My friend’s living room in Brooklyn, NY — the apartment was built inside an old church.”
14. “The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles was originally a bank. The bookstore acts more like a museum with its vaults and unique book sculptures.”
15. “My hotel in Oxford, England is a former prison.”
16. “A church that turned into a trampoline park known as The Hague in the Netherlands”
17. “This satellite lab used to be a McDonald’s.”
18. “My local library used to be a jail.”
19. “A meatpacking plant in Patagonia is now the Singular Hotel. This industrial relic was turned into a unique, modern hotel.”
20. “An old bank is now a bookstore in Bucharest, Romania.”


brightside--2020-07-23--15+ Facts About “The Professional” That Many Generations of Fans Adore

Besson took a long time to choose the right actress for the role of Mathilda .
Portman was first considered @ @ @ @ @ the part .
But then , when they didn ’ t know what to do @ @ @ @ @ the casting again .
She was asked to play a very emotional scene , and @ @ @ @ @ much that he was sure she was the right one .

Besson took a long time to choose the right actress for the role of Mathilda. Portman was first considered to be too young for the part. But then, when they didn’t know what to do, they invited her to the casting again. She was asked to play a very emotional scene, and then Besson liked her so much that he was sure she was the right one.


brightside--2020-07-23--15+ Kids Whose Logic Will Make Your Head Spin

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Kids ’ logic is peculiar , to say the least .
Children can invent the most bizarre connections between things to better understand and navigate the world around them .
And kids are often stubborn while pursuing what they want .
So , seeing how this logic diverges with “ boring , objective reality ” will always provide us with comedy gold .
1 .
“ Laugh all you want , this watermelon thing is delicious.
” 2 .
“ Took my daughter for a hike .
She wanted to pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she packed.
” 3 .
“ I fed my kid real food for the first time.
” 4 .
“ My kids couldn ’ t be more different .
Meet Tinkerbell ... and Bologna Sandwich.
” 6 .
“ I came home from work to my purple son , painted by my daughter.
” 7 .
“ New baby arrived home yesterday .
I told my son not to get too close .
This was his solution.
” 8 .
The most reliable way to get out of the house unnoticed 9 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s feeling it .
No regrets .
10 .
“ My son found seashells on his first trip to the beach .
I didn ’ t have the heart to tell him.
” 11 .
“ This is what regret looks like.
” 12 .
“ He ’ s convinced he ’ s thrown his hand away .
And the bin won ’ t give it back because his other hand is holding it closed.
” 13 .
“ Let me just smush my face into this window.
” 14 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proudly announced the size of a turd he ’ d made , but flushed it before she could see it.
” 15 .
The best nap spot is the one with 300 balls and the grumpy cat stuffed animal .
16 .
“ I walked out to see my son trying to share a popsicle with his fish.
” 18 .
“ Trying to wear their entire wardrobe and quickly finding out it was a bad idea ”

Kids’ logic is peculiar, to say the least. Children can invent the most bizarre connections between things to better understand and navigate the world around them. And kids are often stubborn while pursuing what they want. So, seeing how this logic diverges with “boring, objective reality” will always provide us with comedy gold.
Bright Side collected 19 photos to illustrate the wild world of children, and we invite you to take a look at this weirdness along with us.
1. “Laugh all you want, this watermelon thing is delicious.”
2. “Took my daughter for a hike. She wanted to pack her own gear. This is what she packed.”
3. “I fed my kid real food for the first time.”
4. “My kids couldn’t be more different. Meet Tinkerbell...and Bologna Sandwich.”
5. “My 3-year-old son winning at hide-and-seek”
6. “I came home from work to my purple son, painted by my daughter.”
7. “New baby arrived home yesterday. I told my son not to get too close. This was his solution.”
8. The most reliable way to get out of the house unnoticed
9. This girl cut her hair. She’s feeling it. No regrets.
10. “My son found seashells on his first trip to the beach. I didn’t have the heart to tell him.”
11. “This is what regret looks like.”
12. “He’s convinced he’s thrown his hand away. And the bin won’t give it back because his other hand is holding it closed.”
13. “Let me just smush my face into this window.”
14. “She’s crying because her brother proudly announced the size of a turd he’d made, but flushed it before she could see it.”
15. The best nap spot is the one with 300 balls and the grumpy cat stuffed animal.
16. “I walked out to see my son trying to share a popsicle with his fish.”
17. “Because we dared to sing Happy Birthday...”
18. “Trying to wear their entire wardrobe and quickly finding out it was a bad idea”
19. A kid’s footprint in a ~2000-year-old Roman clay tile


brightside--2020-07-23--13 Things You’ve Seen a Gazillion Times and You Probably Still Don’t Know the Real Name Of

There ’ s a lot of things around you that you ’ re familiar with .
However , even if @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of times , you probably have no idea what their correct designation is .
@ @ @ @ @ having a second toe longer than your big toe , the light-colored part of your @ @ @ @ @ tips of your shoelaces are examples of some details that have a name , but @ @ @ @ @ many of us .

There’s a lot of things around you that you’re familiar with. However, even if you’ve seen them hundreds of times, you probably have no idea what their correct designation is. The smell of rain, having a second toe longer than your big toe, the light-colored part of your nails, and the plastic tips of your shoelaces are examples of some details that have a name, but that might be unknown to many of us.


brightside--2020-07-23--19 People Shared Heartwarming Details That Turned a Birthday Into an Unforgettable Day

When we think of our birthday or that of a loved one , we often picture the best of settings : delicious food , a great party , and many , many surprises .
However , it ’ s sometimes the small details made with love and the clear intention of putting a smile on the person celebrating their birthday ’ s face that last forever in everyone ’ s memory .
1 .
“ My kid said her one birthday wish was to wake up to some balloons .
The door to her room is on the other side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Today ’ s my twenty-fifth birthday .
My husband is a pastry chef and made me a cake.
” 3 .
“ My grandma was a librarian at the Mt .
Vernon Public Library for 50 years .
She ALWAYS tells the story of how she gave Denzel Washington his first library card .
For her birthday , he stopped by to say hi.
” 4 .
“ My sister legitimately tried to paint a picture of Stevie Wonder for my dad on his birthday.
” 5 .
“ This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she walked into her surprise birthday party .
After the party , she told me it was her only real birthday party since she was 11 years old.
” 6 .
“ My mom made me a cat quilt for my birthday !
The 2 with glasses are my cats.
” 7 .
“ For her birthday , she asked for a chicken and here they are a year later !
” 8 .
“ My 8-year-old daughter wanted a hedgehog cake for her birthday .
I tried my best.
” 9 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my husband built me a pillow fort.
” 10 .
“ Today is my 5-year-old son ’ s birthday .
He ’ s having a Mario themed party and has no idea there ’ s a Switch in the box.
” 11 .
“ My friend got her sister the greatest birthday present I ’ ve ever seen.
” 12 .
“ My dad wrote a book about a ship he built , so for his sixty-fifth birthday , we gave him a ship built out of the book he wrote about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My dad always says , ’ Let ’ s go , buffalo !
’ when we leave the house , so I made him this shirt for his birthday.
” 14 .
“ It was Luna ’ s first birthday yesterday .
He was quite shocked by the little birthday surprise in the garden.
” 15 .
“ My daughter ’ s third birthday was yesterday and she wanted to be Chewbacca at Disneyland.
” 17 .
“ My daughter has been asking every Christmas and birthday for 5 years for her dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her new best friend .
So far , they ’ re inseparable.
” 18 .
“ My ma crocheted me a Snorlax for my twenty-seventh birthday just like the one I had when I was a kid .
Feelings ensued.
” 19 .
“ A birthday present from my grandma — she gets it , man .
”

When we think of our birthday or that of a loved one, we often picture the best of settings: delicious food, a great party, and many, many surprises. However, it’s sometimes the small details made with love and the clear intention of putting a smile on the person celebrating their birthday’s face that last forever in everyone’s memory.
Bright Side is fascinated by birthdays and loves to find new ways to surprise people on their special day. So with that in mind, we want to present this selection we made for you about the best birthday celebrations we found online!
1. “My kid said her one birthday wish was to wake up to some balloons. The door to her room is on the other side, waiting to be opened.”
2. “Today’s my twenty-fifth birthday. My husband is a pastry chef and made me a cake.”
3. “My grandma was a librarian at the Mt. Vernon Public Library for 50 years. She ALWAYS tells the story of how she gave Denzel Washington his first library card. For her birthday, he stopped by to say hi.”
4. “My sister legitimately tried to paint a picture of Stevie Wonder for my dad on his birthday.”
5. “This was my mom’s priceless reaction when she walked into her surprise birthday party. After the party, she told me it was her only real birthday party since she was 11 years old.”
6. “My mom made me a cat quilt for my birthday! The 2 with glasses are my cats.”
7. “For her birthday, she asked for a chicken and here they are a year later!”
8. “My 8-year-old daughter wanted a hedgehog cake for her birthday. I tried my best.”
9. “It’s my birthday and my husband built me a pillow fort.”
10. “Today is my 5-year-old son’s birthday. He’s having a Mario themed party and has no idea there’s a Switch in the box.”
11. “My friend got her sister the greatest birthday present I’ve ever seen.”
12. “My dad wrote a book about a ship he built, so for his sixty-fifth birthday, we gave him a ship built out of the book he wrote about the ship he built.”
13. “My dad always says, ’Let’s go, buffalo!’ when we leave the house, so I made him this shirt for his birthday.”
14. “It was Luna’s first birthday yesterday. He was quite shocked by the little birthday surprise in the garden.”
15. “My daughter’s third birthday was yesterday and she wanted to be Chewbacca at Disneyland.”
16. “I welded a rose for my mom’s birthday.”
17. “My daughter has been asking every Christmas and birthday for 5 years for her dream dog. This week, we adopted her new best friend. So far, they’re inseparable.”
18. “My ma crocheted me a Snorlax for my twenty-seventh birthday just like the one I had when I was a kid. Feelings ensued.”
19. “A birthday present from my grandma — she gets it, man.”


brightside--2020-07-23--11 Honest Illustrations From a Mother of 3 Who Shows the Real Side of Parenting

Maria Gorbunova is a talented Russian artist whose bright illustrations about parenting found warm feedback in the hearts of thousands of people .
Maria ’ s kids keep bringing her new ideas for plots and inspiring her to create her art .
The artist gladly tells her stories of motherhood in an honest way , through her comics .
Recently Maria ’ s family welcomed their third child , which means that these comics about parenting aren ’ t going anywhere anytime soon .
We at Bright Side actively read Maria ’ s page on Instagram and want to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motherhood together with you .
“ All hands on deck !
The furious mom is straight ahead .
Why has the watch officer overlooked it ?
Are we gon na get punished altogether again ?
We were so close to Marmalade ’ s Chest !
” “ In movies , newborns look like ripe , ruddy apples in the most central shop window , caressed by the sun !
They are chubby , rosy-cheeked , and have nothing to do with the children who have just been unhooked from the umbilical cord .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ freshly-picked mushroom.
” “ Sometimes you just want to stop , be here and now , freeze for a moment , catch her smile , and feel this moment with each one of your cells .
Kids grow so fast .
I am ready to cherish her every minute.
” “ The Freak ( huge stuffed bear ) and the Monkey always try to get into our car , our bed , and even come along when we visit our friends .
At first , my husband was embarrassed by the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company of a toy that was donated by one of my failed boyfriends .
And he is still embarrassed , to be honest .
But we treat the choices of our little ones with understanding — we are sure there is some kind of sacred meaning to them .
At least we hope.
” '' When you have a slightly sweaty child ...
I wonder how much longer our washing machine and my nerve cells will be able to stand this ?
“ Having your own house won ’ t help you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you will get rid of those annoyed neighbors across the wall for sure.
” This is how the artist and her restless family look in real life .
Here is the youngest princess who has brought her mother even more inspiration for creativity !

Maria Gorbunova is a talented Russian artist whose bright illustrations about parenting found warm feedback in the hearts of thousands of people. Maria’s kids keep bringing her new ideas for plots and inspiring her to create her art. The artist gladly tells her stories of motherhood in an honest way, through her comics. Recently Maria’s family welcomed their third child, which means that these comics about parenting aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
We at Bright Side actively read Maria’s page on Instagram and want to enjoy another portion of her honest stories about motherhood together with you.
1.
“Don’t tell me it’s the other way around in your family!”
2.
“All hands on deck! The furious mom is straight ahead. Why has the watch officer overlooked it? Are we gonna get punished altogether again? We were so close to Marmalade’s Chest!”
3.
“In movies, newborns look like ripe, ruddy apples in the most central shop window, caressed by the sun! They are chubby, rosy-cheeked, and have nothing to do with the children who have just been unhooked from the umbilical cord. A newly-born baby looks more like a freshly-picked mushroom.”
4.
“I wish I could spend at least one day in silence.”
5.
“Can your kids distinguish a Bosh hammer drill from DeWalt by its sound?”
6.
“Sometimes you just want to stop, be here and now, freeze for a moment, catch her smile, and feel this moment with each one of your cells. Kids grow so fast. I am ready to cherish her every minute.”
7.
"All these books on parenting only work until the moment you have your own children."
8.
“The Freak (huge stuffed bear) and the Monkey always try to get into our car, our bed, and even come along when we visit our friends. At first, my husband was embarrassed by the fact that sometimes he had to wake up in the company of a toy that was donated by one of my failed boyfriends. And he is still embarrassed, to be honest. But we treat the choices of our little ones with understanding — we are sure there is some kind of sacred meaning to them. At least we hope.”
9.
"When you have a slightly sweaty child... I wonder how much longer our washing machine and my nerve cells will be able to stand this?
10.
“The ’wet wipe’ of my childhood”
11.
“Having your own house won’t help you get rid of those little elephants, but you will get rid of those annoyed neighbors across the wall for sure.”
This is how the artist and her restless family look in real life.
Here is the youngest princess who has brought her mother even more inspiration for creativity!


brightside--2020-07-23--19 Times When People Really Wanted to Do a Good Job but Something Went Terribly Wrong

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We ’ ve all met people who don ’ t want to do things the right way .
And the individuals in this compilation got tired of such carelessness and decided to share the results that came from these types of people ’ s efforts .
“ My husband ( a poet , writer , and musician ) is doing a renovation.
” “ Our neighbors ’ lock was broken and this is the lock they have now.
” “ A client brought in this phone because it wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He did it with the help of a YouTube video .
The entire phone was flooded with glue.
” “ This photo was taken by my friend .
She got a new electric meter.
” “ This happened at my work .
The seal is supposed to break when the door opens by the door that opens outside .
You pull it , not push.
” “ How they painted the sidewalk in my town ” “ If only there was a way to avoid this ... ” “ They installed an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I decided to come by and see .
Sorry for the quality .
My hands were shaking because I was laughing so hard.
” “ 10 p.m. : I opened the entrance door and saw this .
The management of the building is painting the walls.
” “ Had a Harry Potter viewing party and chose the wrong bakery for the job ... ” “ I got this package in the mail today and the mail person left it stuck like this in my mailbox.
” “ We got a new playground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the slide ?
” “ It took me a long time to figure out why the right side of anything I cooked always got burned .
And then I saw this.
” “ Let ’ s just paint over the leaf , it ’ s fine.
” “ They screwed it up not once , but twice !
”

We’ve all met people who don’t want to do things the right way. And the individuals in this compilation got tired of such carelessness and decided to share the results that came from these types of people’s efforts.
We at Bright Side want you to witness the work completed by people who don’t want to do any more than they absolutely have to.
“My husband (a poet, writer, and musician) is doing a renovation.”
“Our neighbors’ lock was broken and this is the lock they have now.”
“A client brought in this phone because it wouldn’t turn on after he changed the glass. He did it with the help of a YouTube video. The entire phone was flooded with glue.”
“This photo was taken by my friend. She got a new electric meter.”
“This happened at my work. The seal is supposed to break when the door opens by the door that opens outside. You pull it, not push.”
“How they painted the sidewalk in my town”
“If only there was a way to avoid this...”
“They installed an AC in my wife’s office. I decided to come by and see. Sorry for the quality. My hands were shaking because I was laughing so hard.”
“10 p.m.: I opened the entrance door and saw this. The management of the building is painting the walls.”
“Had a Harry Potter viewing party and chose the wrong bakery for the job...”
“The delivery guy put a plastic fork and knife underneath the hot food.”
“I got this package in the mail today and the mail person left it stuck like this in my mailbox.”
“We got a new playground. How do you like the end of the slide?”
“It took me a long time to figure out why the right side of anything I cooked always got burned. And then I saw this.”
“My friend’s power outlet — it actually works.”
This sewer grate
“Let’s just paint over the leaf, it’s fine.”
“The salt shakers at my hotel”
“They screwed it up not once, but twice!”


brightside--2020-07-24--15 Ways to Upgrade Your Home Interior Without Spending a Fortune

Imagine that you have moved to a new house , but you are broke now because of the mortgage .
Or that you want to refresh your home interior on a very frugal budget .
In this case you might find it useful to replace pricy materials with cheaper ones and to find ideas on how to renew furniture and appliances .
Bright Side is going to tell you what to use instead of high cost ceramic tiles , what to do with those ugly old wooden panels , how to save on wall paint , and much more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tiles .
They are much cheaper but look just as good .
2 .
Use vinyl stick down tiles on top of your old floors , instead of changing them completely .
3 .
Buying new kitchen cabinets is not cheap , so try to freshen your old ones up using paint and new handles .
5 .
If you don ’ t like rattan , changing the upholstery instead of buying a completely new sofa is also an option .
6 .
Instead of buying a new interior door , save money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you live in a house with a brick interior , keep one or all walls bare to give the interior a loft-like feel .
8 .
Buy glass sheets and a cheap tile cutter to make a beautiful mosaic yourself .
9 .
Paint old wooden panels and furniture white and use sandpaper to give it a shabby-chic look .
11 .
Sometimes people return paint because it turned out to be “ the wrong color.
” It is usually on sale .
12 .
Refinish your bathtub instead of buying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waterproof wallpaper for your bathroom instead of tile .
15 .
Opting for white or black appliances , instead of stainless steel ones , can save you up to $ 1,000 .

Imagine that you have moved to a new house, but you are broke now because of the mortgage. Or that you want to refresh your home interior on a very frugal budget. In this case you might find it useful to replace pricy materials with cheaper ones and to find ideas on how to renew furniture and appliances.
Bright Side is going to tell you what to use instead of high cost ceramic tiles, what to do with those ugly old wooden panels, how to save on wall paint, and much more.
1. Use plastic panels instead of tiles. They are much cheaper but look just as good.
2. Use vinyl stick down tiles on top of your old floors, instead of changing them completely.
3. Buying new kitchen cabinets is not cheap, so try to freshen your old ones up using paint and new handles.
4. Save money by buying rattan furniture.
5. If you don’t like rattan, changing the upholstery instead of buying a completely new sofa is also an option.
6. Instead of buying a new interior door, save money by using a string curtain.
7. If you live in a house with a brick interior, keep one or all walls bare to give the interior a loft-like feel.
8. Buy glass sheets and a cheap tile cutter to make a beautiful mosaic yourself.
9. Paint old wooden panels and furniture white and use sandpaper to give it a shabby-chic look.
10. If your kitchen cabinets need to be completely replaced, you can buy them cheaper in places like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
11. Sometimes people return paint because it turned out to be “the wrong color.” It is usually on sale.
12. Refinish your bathtub instead of buying a new one.
13. Use waterproof wallpaper for your bathroom instead of tile.
14. Buy vinyl stickers instead of tile.
15. Opting for white or black appliances, instead of stainless steel ones, can save you up to $1,000.
Stainless steel appliances are trendy, so they are a little bit more expensive. If you choose the black or white variants instead, you are going to save a lot money.


brightside--2020-07-24--20+ Darling Birds That Are as Sweet and Joyful as Children

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest 2 caracaras cutting a deal on the windowsill , a gang of bald newborn parakeets , an owl attacking bananas , and pelicans enjoying a selfie — there are way more than just cocky pigeons or annoying seagulls in the feathered world !
There are all the types of precious and goofy birdies out there that are no less dynamic than characters from a Disney movie !
1 .
“ I ’ m not touching it ...
I ’ m not touching it ... ” 5 .
“ I shouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 7 .
“ We found a baby parrot on the road a few days back .
He wouldn ’ t look at us the first day and now he wants to cuddle every time he sleeps.
” 8 .
“ I can never get a nice picture of them all together.
” 9 .
Just some precious parrots enjoying the rain , keep on scrolling !
10 .
“ He pouted like this and whispered under his breath for 5 minutes because I wouldn ’ t let him chew on my phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bananas don ’ t get along .
13 .
Did somebody say , “ millet ?
” 14 .
This cat suffers from a horrible case of “ chickenpox.
” 17 .
Baby parrots are the most unusual kind of adorable !
18 .
Taken one second before the disaster ... 19 .
“ This photo of a pelican trying to eat my phone ” 20 .
Sometimes birds really do remind us of siblings .
21 .
“ I have 4 feathered friends who come by my window every morning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent me this selfie.
” 23 .
“ One day , I want to look at myself the same way that my bird looks at himself.
” 24 .
Me : “ I don ’ t want a new bird .
They only bond to you and want nothing to do with me !
” 26 .
“ Maybe it ’ s born with it .
Maybe it ’ s Maybirline !
”

2 caracaras cutting a deal on the windowsill, a gang of bald newborn parakeets, an owl attacking bananas, and pelicans enjoying a selfie — there are way more than just cocky pigeons or annoying seagulls in the feathered world! There are all the types of precious and goofy birdies out there that are no less dynamic than characters from a Disney movie!
Here at Bright Side, we think that birds are a lot like kids, and true to form, they like fooling around from time to time.
1. “I’m not touching it... I’m not touching it...”
2. “I live in constant fear.”
3. The real purpose of coffee cup handles: bird warmer
4. “Deal, bro.”
5. “I shouldn’t have fed that one duck yesterday.”
6. Moist owlette
7. “We found a baby parrot on the road a few days back. He wouldn’t look at us the first day and now he wants to cuddle every time he sleeps.”
8. “I can never get a nice picture of them all together.”
9. Just some precious parrots enjoying the rain, keep on scrolling!
10. “He pouted like this and whispered under his breath for 5 minutes because I wouldn’t let him chew on my phone case.”
11. Just hanging around...
12. Apparently, owls and bananas don’t get along.
13. Did somebody say, “millet?”
14. This cat suffers from a horrible case of “chickenpox.”
15. The Marilyn Monroe of pigeons
16. Just a nibble
17. Baby parrots are the most unusual kind of adorable!
18. Taken one second before the disaster...
19. “This photo of a pelican trying to eat my phone”
20. Sometimes birds really do remind us of siblings.
21. “I have 4 feathered friends who come by my window every morning for breakfast.”
22. “My dad sent me this selfie.”
23. “One day, I want to look at myself the same way that my bird looks at himself.”
24. Me: “I don’t want a new bird. They only bond to you and want nothing to do with me!” New bird:
25. Morning snuggles
26. “Maybe it’s born with it. Maybe it’s Maybirline!”
27. “I smell seeds.”
28. “Anyone else’s bird likes to nap this way?”
29. A true gentleman