brightside--2020-11-11--10 Houseplants That Are Slowly Poisoning Your Health

Indoor plants tend to be more and more popular due to people living in small apartments .
When decorating their homes , people might end up choosing plants that they should actually be careful of , especially when your health may be at risk .
we do understand that having a houseplant brings joy and a little green into our lives , but we also want to keep you and your family safe from becoming intoxicated .
Beware : the list of plants below may surprise you !
Even though it has beautiful colored leaves , is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposure may cause blisters in the mouth , diarrhea , nausea and vomiting , burning sensation on mouth and throat , swelling and pain .
, popularly known as “ snake plant , ” is an indoor plant used for house decoration .
which may be toxic if ingested .
vomiting and diarrhea , it is better to keep pets away from it !
ZZ plant , ” has the potential to cause pain , skin irritation , and swelling if ingested .
If you come into contact with it , rinse the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a medical professional , if necessary .
plant is has a variety of uses and its presence on this list may surprise you !
this plant contains substances that are capable of causing diarrhea , allergies , and kidney problems .
Its heart-shaped leaves are pretty and may seem welcoming , but beware , this plant can be dangerous and poisonous .
animals and kids come into contact with drooling , and breathing difficulties may be experienced .
In these cases , it is best to contact a toxicology specialist or a center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash / wipe the affected area .
Pothos plants have large , beautifully-shaped leaves that make them very elegant when it comes to household decor .
Although this name may seem a bit odd , you ’ ll probably be familiar with its other name : Devil ’ s Ivy .
Just like the above-mentioned plants , this plant has substances like which may cause irritation to lips , tongue and mouth , excessive drooling and even vomiting .
As beautiful as it may seem , has a corrosive sap that can cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is why this plant must be handled with extra care with the use of gloves and eye protection .
If the plant comes into contact with the eyes , redness , itching , and burning sensations may occur and even have a negative effect on people ’ s eyesight .
Also known as Digitalis purpurea , this beautiful purple flower is present in ornamental gardens or used as a houseplant .
What few people know is that its leaves , flowers , and even seeds carry a substance known as digoxin which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ingest it .
Because of its toxicity , having this plant at home may introduce a pretty high health risk to the people and animals who have to live around it .
Does anything on this list worry you ?
If yes , and you ’ d still like to own one of these plants just make sure to keep children and pets away from them and always wear gloves when handling them .
Do you have any of these plants at home ?
If so , let us know in the @ @ @ @ @ @

Indoor plants tend to be more and more popular due to people living in small apartments. When decorating their homes, people might end up choosing plants that they should actually be careful of, especially when your health may be at risk. Here at Bright Side we do understand that having a houseplant brings joy and a little green into our lives, but we also want to keep you and your family safe from becoming intoxicated. Beware: the list of plants below may surprise you!
1. Dieffenbachia
Even though it has beautiful colored leaves, Dieffenbachia is one of the main plants that may lead to intoxication. Accidental exposure may cause blisters in the mouth, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, burning sensation on mouth and throat, swelling and pain.
2. Sansevieria
Sansevieria , popularly known as “snake plant,” is an indoor plant used for house decoration. This plant carries a substance called saponin, which may be toxic if ingested. Because saponins may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, it is better to keep pets away from it!
3. ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or more commonly called “ ZZ plant,” has the potential to cause pain, skin irritation, and swelling if ingested. If you come into contact with it, rinse the exposed area with running water and contact a medical professional, if necessary.
4. Aloe
The Aloe plant is has a variety of uses and its presence on this list may surprise you! According to s cientists, this plant contains substances that are capable of causing diarrhea, allergies, and kidney problems.
5. Marigolds
If ingested, Tagetes , which are commonly known as Marigolds, may cause gastrointestinal discomfort . The sap from the plant may also cause skin rashes.
6. Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron contains a substance called calcium oxalate which is capable of causing pain and swallowing difficulties. Although this plant may seem beautiful, remember to keep pets away from it.
7. Caladium
Its heart-shaped leaves are pretty and may seem welcoming, but beware, this plant can be dangerous and poisonous. If animals and kids come into contact with Caladium leaves , drooling, and breathing difficulties may be experienced. In these cases, it is best to contact a toxicology specialist or a center that specializes in dealing with poisonings and wash / wipe the affected area.
8. Pothos
Pothos plants have large, beautifully-shaped leaves that make them very elegant when it comes to household decor. Although this name may seem a bit odd, you’ll probably be familiar with its other name: Devil’s Ivy. Just like the above-mentioned plants, this plant has substances like calcium oxalate, which may cause irritation to lips, tongue and mouth, excessive drooling and even vomiting.
9. Euphorbia tirucalli
As beautiful as it may seem, Euphorbia tirucalli has a corrosive sap that can cause extreme irritation to skin and eyes. That is why this plant must be handled with extra care with the use of gloves and eye protection. If the plant comes into contact with the eyes, redness, itching, and burning sensations may occur and even have a negative effect on people’s eyesight.
10. Foxglove


brightside--2020-11-11--19 “Pigtures” Showing Why You May Want to Adopt a Piggy

Today , everything seems to point to the fact that pigs are becoming companion animals more and more .
And if you ’ re wondering why , you might not know that besides being super smart , these little friends ’ most notable characteristic is when they feel at ease , they can very easily express their love for humans .
And luckily , Reddit users took the time to capture and share those moments with the whole community .
At Bright Side , we think it ’ s important to acknowledge when people dedicate time and effort into making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is why we made this adorable compilation , so you can see what happens when there ’ s a little pig in the house .
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“ I joined Reddit for my cattle dogs , but now I ’ m a pig mom so I ’ m happy to have found this subreddit !
This is Julio , he ’ s 10 weeks old and fitting in just fine !
” 4 .
“ A week ago , Bruce fell off of a semi that was transporting him to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , smiling by the fireplace.
” 5 .
“ What ’ s in the bucket ?
Can I have it ?
” 6 .
“ Who said pigs only like crawling in dirt ?
” 7 .
“ He got his way again after a day of fun in the mud.
” 9 .
“ Well , she needs all the boops !
I present you , Princess poppy from Coppershell Farm Sanctuary.
” 11 .
“ Met this little angel at the punk rock flea market today.
” 12 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddle pile happens all day long , every day.
” 14 .
“ Nibbles and Wilbur sleeping in my bed ” 15 .
“ Started waking him up with treats so now he just stays prepared all through his nap !
” 19 .
“ One year later and he still loves snuggling in his favorite chair/sun spot .
”

Today, everything seems to point to the fact that pigs are becoming companion animals more and more. And if you’re wondering why, you might not know that besides being super smart, these little friends’ most notable characteristic is when they feel at ease, they can very easily express their love for humans. And luckily, Reddit users took the time to capture and share those moments with the whole community.
At Bright Side, we think it’s important to acknowledge when people dedicate time and effort into making sure their pets lead a good life, which is why we made this adorable compilation, so you can see what happens when there’s a little pig in the house.
1. “Our little guy is a cuddle bug.”
2. “I don’t WANT to go outside!!”
3. “Our babies from earlier this year”
4. “My pigs performed The Grinch. Here’s Max.”
5. “I joined Reddit for my cattle dogs, but now I’m a pig mom so I’m happy to have found this subreddit! This is Julio, he’s 10 weeks old and fitting in just fine!”
6. “A week ago, Bruce fell off of a semi that was transporting him to a commercial finishing facility. This is Bruce now, smiling by the fireplace.”
7. “What’s in the bucket? Can I have it?”
8. “Who said pigs only like crawling in dirt?”
9. “He got his way again after a day of fun in the mud.”
10. “A house pig by the fire.”
11. “Well, she needs all the boops! I present you, Princess Poppy from Coppershell Farm Sanctuary.”
12. “Bacon loves my pig pillow.”
13. “Met this little angel at the punk rock flea market today.”
14. “In case you were curious, this cuddle pile happens all day long, every day.”
15. “Shush, I’m trying to sleep!” — Opal
16. “Nibbles and Wilbur sleeping in my bed.”
17. “Started waking him up with treats so now he just stays prepared all through his nap!”
18. “Chilling with Waldo.”
19. “The whole gang, smiling!”
20. What a lovely pigture!
21. “One year later and he still loves snuggling in his favorite chair/sun spot.”
22. “My pig’s selfie game is strong.”


brightside--2020-11-11--20 Photos That Can Make You Feel Like Gulliver in a Tiny World

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest An Ikea bag the size of a hand , a tortoise that weighs 2 grams , and a paper crane smaller than a penny — what all these things have in common is the ability to make anyone feel like a giant .
It ’ s a rare feeling for most but it ’ s nothing to worry about .
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“ I ’ m not a giant , I ’ m just installing new flooring at a preschool.
” 3 .
“ My mom just gave me these old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Found a motorbike with a mini shoe on its kickstand during my run today.
” 5 .
“ My wife found this skink in our garden.
” 6 .
Some turtles and tortoises seem like dinosaurs , but definitely not this one .
8 .
“ Pipsqueak on my thumb and I have pretty small hands.
” 9 .
“ An uber small paper crane I made — the penny is for scale.
” 10 .
“ My friend mailed me this very tiny package.
” 11 .
“ You only have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d be hard to even taste this grape .
13 .
“ Toothpaste that I got in Oregon ” 15 .
“ Waited the entire summer to harvest potatoes and this is all my garden produced.
” 16 .
In response to the last post : “ Potato person , I raise you my carrot.
” 17 .
“ I asked for hot sauce at a restaurant and got this Tabasco bottle.
” 19 .
“ This city has a mock town to teach kids road safety complete with realistic storefronts .
@

An Ikea bag the size of a hand, a tortoise that weighs 2 grams, and a paper crane smaller than a penny — what all these things have in common is the ability to make anyone feel like a giant. It’s a rare feeling for most but it’s nothing to worry about.
Bright Side is now opening the doors to a world of magic where everything is mini-sized.
1. “Shrews have such tiny grabbies!”
2. “I’m not a giant, I’m just installing new flooring at a preschool.”
3. “My mom just gave me these old playing cards!”
4. “Found a motorbike with a mini shoe on its kickstand during my run today.”
5. “My wife found this skink in our garden.”
6. Some turtles and tortoises seem like dinosaurs, but definitely not this one.
7. The smallest Ikea bag ever!
8. “Pipsqueak on my thumb and I have pretty small hands.”
9. “An uber small paper crane I made — the penny is for scale.”
10. “My friend mailed me this very tiny package.”
11. “You only have to stop a little.”
12. It’d be hard to even taste this grape.
13. “Toothpaste that I got in Oregon”
14. A sea of seashells
15. “Waited the entire summer to harvest potatoes and this is all my garden produced.”
16. In response to the last post: “Potato person, I raise you my carrot.”
17. “I asked for hot sauce at a restaurant and got this Tabasco bottle.”
18. “A doorknob I saw in Louisiana”
19. “This city has a mock town to teach kids road safety complete with realistic storefronts.”
20. “Found this cutie while working.”


brightside--2020-11-12--15 People Who’ve Proven That You Can Never Dream Too Big

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Growing up to become the princess she ’ s always dreamed of from thinking of castles to making them , there are some people who prove that when it comes to dreaming , the sky isn ’ t the limit — it ’ s just the beginning .
And it seems that there ’ s no “ deadline ” to when to achieve your goals , which has been proven by seniors doing things they ’ ve wanted to do their entire lives .
1 .
From drawing castles to actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , I woke up from brain surgery and was paralyzed .
Here ’ s me today lifting weights and being able to kiss my kids.
” 3 .
“ My beautiful sister living her dream as Belle in the national traveling tour of Beauty and the Beast ” 4 .
What happens when you never give up on your dreams : 5 .
“ 154 lb lost — they said it wouldn ’ t make me happy .
They were wrong.
” 6 .
“ My book got made into a webtoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
“ My friend Glen gave up a career in finance to twist balloons .
We all thought he was crazy but then I saw his work ... ” 8 .
“ It took my dad roughly 2.5 years , heart and kidney failure , and a whole lot of small brushes to paint this but he made it.
” 9 .
“ Lost 83 lb just in time for Halloween !
” 10 .
“ My dad , a retired salesman , pursued his dream and published a book .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I met Brie Larson working the night shift at my local AMC.
” 12 .
“ Obsessed with theme parks my whole life , I dreamt of being a ride operator .
Despite my wheelchair , I made it.
” 14 .
“ My friend wanted nothing more than to be a firefighter his entire life .
His dream recently came true.
” 15 .
“ 10 years ago , my parents gifted me a sewing machine .
Last month I graduated from college as a fashion designer .
”

Growing up to become the princess she’s always dreamed of from thinking of castles to making them, there are some people who prove that when it comes to dreaming, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s just the beginning. And it seems that there’s no “deadline” to when to achieve your goals, which has been proven by seniors doing things they’ve wanted to do their entire lives.
Bright Side is proud to share stories of 15 achievers who can inspire you to work on your goals just as hard as they did.
1. From drawing castles to actually building them
2. “9 months ago, I woke up from brain surgery and was paralyzed. Here’s me today lifting weights and being able to kiss my kids.”
3. “My beautiful sister living her dream as Belle in the national traveling tour of Beauty and the Beast”
4. What happens when you never give up on your dreams:
5. “154 lb lost — they said it wouldn’t make me happy. They were wrong.”
6. “My book got made into a webtoon that was advertised in Times Square.”
7. “My friend Glen gave up a career in finance to twist balloons. We all thought he was crazy but then I saw his work...”
8. “It took my dad roughly 2.5 years, heart and kidney failure, and a whole lot of small brushes to paint this but he made it.”
9. “Lost 83 lb just in time for Halloween!”
10. “My dad, a retired salesman, pursued his dream and published a book. I’m proud of him.”
11. “I met Brie Larson working the night shift at my local AMC.”
12. “Obsessed with theme parks my whole life, I dreamt of being a ride operator. Despite my wheelchair, I made it.”
13. “My pencil drawing progress over 3 years, 2014 to 2017”
14. “My friend wanted nothing more than to be a firefighter his entire life. His dream recently came true.”
15. “10 years ago, my parents gifted me a sewing machine. Last month I graduated from college as a fashion designer.”


brightside--2020-11-11--People Share 24 Ways to Use Every Inch of Space in Your House

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Either it ’ s jewelry and clothes that are strewn all over your bedroom or cleaning products that are overflowing from your kitchen and bathroom cabinets , clutter is something most houses have to deal with .
If you stay tuned , you will see that the solution to this problem is way easier than you might imagine .
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Taking advantage of all the free space 7 .
Utilizing an empty corner with an old door made into a shelf 8 .
Because no one likes tangled cords .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the free space under your stairs .
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Now you don ’ t need to have that one messy cabinet .
14 .
A ladder can do so much more than just help you climb stairs .
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Why not hang your bicycle on your wall ?
16 .
Reading station + bedroom + drawers all in one .
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Not every house has space for a broom closet .
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An alternative way to organize your cutlery 21 .
Hide whatever bothers you inside a cabinet , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A fruit hammock that takes up absolutely no counter space 23 .
A smart way to keep your ironing supplies nicely organized

Either it’s jewelry and clothes that are strewn all over your bedroom or cleaning products that are overflowing from your kitchen and bathroom cabinets, clutter is something most houses have to deal with. If you stay tuned, you will see that the solution to this problem is way easier than you might imagine.
Bright Side collected a few smart ways that will help you organize your home while freeing up the necessary space.
1. Over-the-bed bookshelves
2. The skinniest pantry
3. Taking advantage of all the free space
4. Magnetic spice rack
5. Utilizing the ceiling of a tiny garage
6. A unique shoe rack that takes up minimum space
7. Utilizing an empty corner with an old door made into a shelf
8. Because no one likes tangled cords.
9. Blinds that turn into a drying rack
10. Make an office out of the free space under your stairs.
11. Don’t stack them, hang them.
12. Ice cube tray used as a lipstick holder.
13. Now you don’t need to have that one messy cabinet.
14. A ladder can do so much more than just help you climb stairs.
15. Why not hang your bicycle on your wall?
16. Reading station + bedroom + drawers all in one.
17. Not every house has space for a broom closet.
18. An alternative way to organize your cutlery
19. Magnets to hold your nail-cutting equipment
20. A simple but genius hat organizer
21. Hide whatever bothers you inside a cabinet, but do it with style.
22. A fruit hammock that takes up absolutely no counter space
23. A smart way to keep your ironing supplies nicely organized
24. Even plastic bags deserve some attention.


brightside--2020-11-11--17 Inedible Things That Look Tastier Than Real Food

It ’ s stunning how many inedible things look delicious .
There ’ s even a Reddit thread about these forbidden foods .
On it , anyone can post a photo of something inedible that they ’ d love to try .
We at Bright Side have looked through all the posts in this thread and we started to feel hungry .
Just look at how much glass can look like candy and detergent , like lemonade .
“ Which sauce should I use for this pasta ?
” “ The cleaning lady took this from the bathroom and put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these are stones .
“ Was making a candle and it fell apart before it was solid inside.
” “ My grandma keeps such candy in a glass cabinet .
When I was a kid , I always saw them sitting there looking delicious , and when I asked her if I could have some , she didn ’ t even say they weren ’ t real , she just said no .
That made me mad so I snuck into the living room one night to steal a delicious treat , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I broke off the little dangly bit that looked like the wrapper .
To the best of my knowledge , there is still broken glass in grandma ’ s candy bowl to this day.
” Forbidden maple syrup that should be stored away from children “ For some reason , I was asked to mop the floor with ground beef today ... ” Liquid soap that looks a lot like milk “ I seriously thought it was yogurt .
But it turned out to be organic fertilizer .
”

It’s stunning how many inedible things look delicious. There’s even a Reddit thread about these forbidden foods. On it, anyone can post a photo of something inedible that they’d love to try.
We at Bright Side have looked through all the posts in this thread and we started to feel hungry. Just look at how much glass can look like candy and detergent, like lemonade.
“I was shocked when my parents put this into their tea. It’s a hair conditioner with honey.”
“Which sauce should I use for this pasta?”
Actually, these are rubber bands.
“I made soap. My son asked to have a slice. I have to make him a real pie now to make up for it.”
Forbidden chocolate sponge cakes
“My friend made these Epoxy gummies. The real gummies I’ve made don’t look this good!”
“The cleaning lady took this from the bathroom and put it in the fridge.”
“My dorm is flooded with chocolate milk. We had a rainstorm and some construction going on near my dorm clogged the storm drains.”
Unfortunately, these are stones.
“Caught our Japanese exchange student who was about to drink this because it says ’soda’ and has fruit on the label.”
“Looks like juice, smells like juice, and it comes in juice packaging.”
“Was making a candle and it fell apart before it was solid inside.”
“That looks unbelievably delicious, like the most decadent raspberry truffle. My brain knows it’s wax, but my body absolutely wants to eat it.”
“I thought this was salami.”
Candy made of glass
“My grandma keeps such candy in a glass cabinet. When I was a kid, I always saw them sitting there looking delicious, and when I asked her if I could have some, she didn’t even say they weren’t real, she just said no. That made me mad so I snuck into the living room one night to steal a delicious treat, and when I tried to unwrap my treasure, I broke off the little dangly bit that looked like the wrapper. To the best of my knowledge, there is still broken glass in grandma’s candy bowl to this day.”
Forbidden maple syrup that should be stored away from children
“For some reason, I was asked to mop the floor with ground beef today...”
“I had to read the comments before I saw that it wasn’t actually raw meat. I thought he was being pranked or worked at a Burger King.”
“Forbidden fruit — I bought these on Amazon.”
Liquid soap that looks a lot like milk
“I seriously thought it was yogurt. But it turned out to be organic fertilizer.”


brightside--2020-11-11--19 Women Who Proved That Good Makeup Is Way Better Than an Instagram Filter

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Every woman is beautiful in her own way and it ’ s great when they understand that .
But it doesn ’ t mean that women should ignore makeup or other ways to highlight their beauty .
Even very light makeup can change someone ’ s appearance and the way they feel dramatically .
3 .
This is the true power of makeup .
5 .
Don ’ t be afraid of trying bright colors .
8 .
“ Before and after : I ’ m a hairstylist and wear a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day.
” 9 .
“ The before and after of a minimal makeup morning — trying bolder brows !
” 10 .
“ A before and after of my ideal everyday makeup look !
If I had the time and patience to wear makeup every day ... ” 12 .
“ Got a bunch of new makeup recently and was eager to try it out.
” 13 .
“ Me before makeup vs Me after makeup ” 16 .
“ Used a lot more blush than I normally do — very happy with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sometimes , makeup can turn you into someone else entirely . ''
19 .
The left photo is no makeup , the right one is what men mean when they say they like girls without makeup .

Every woman is beautiful in her own way and it’s great when they understand that. But it doesn’t mean that women should ignore makeup or other ways to highlight their beauty. Even very light makeup can change someone’s appearance and the way they feel dramatically.
We at Bright Side want women to love themselves no matter what, but it’s also a great feeling to make yourself happy using new beauty products or new makeup.
1. “Today’s natural makeup — You look amazing and it’s incredible how well you concealed your under eye circles!”
2. “My night out look. I love the color combo! It balances the darkness of my eyes.”
3. This is the true power of makeup.
4. “I’m 20 years old... Hope that doesn’t mean I look like I’m in my 30s or 40s!”
5. Don’t be afraid of trying bright colors.
Pretty lady! Purple looks great on your skin tone! Special shout out to your curls... They are gorgeous!!
6. I don’t do makeup every day. But when I do, I do it like this."
7. “46 years old, my evening look”
8. “Before and after: I’m a hairstylist and wear a full face of makeup to work every day.”
9. “The before and after of a minimal makeup morning — trying bolder brows!”
10. “A before and after of my ideal everyday makeup look! If I had the time and patience to wear makeup every day...”
11. “I like for my few freckles and beauty marks to show through, but I need full coverage over my acne scars. So I found my perfect foundation.”
12. “Got a bunch of new makeup recently and was eager to try it out.”
13. “Me before makeup vs Me after makeup”
14. “Before and аfter makeup. No edits, no filters!”
15. “I love both of these girls!”
16. “Used a lot more blush than I normally do — very happy with how it came out!”
17. “The power of makeup!” — “Love the eyeshadow, what a transformation!! Thanks for sharing.”
18. Sometimes, makeup can turn you into someone else entirely."
I didn’t know you had so many freckles!"
19. The left photo is no makeup, the right one is what men mean when they say they like girls without makeup.


brightside--2020-11-11--20+ People Who Went Out to Look for Mushrooms but Found an Adventure

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest You ’ ve probably had one of those days where you went to the forest to get some mushrooms , but ended up spending the entire day there .
Some of them are tasty and good for you , and others are not edible but they look like masterpieces from mother nature .
“ My wife forgot her bouquet for our wedding shoot , so we improvised and had dinner the next day.
” “ If you ’ ve ever seen a green stick while hiking , there ’ s probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The spores of this mushroom stain fallen tree limbs and logs.
” “ Look , Ma , somebody ’ s been nibbling at my mushroom.
” “ I assume they ’ re different stages of the same one — they were next to each other.
” “ On vacation in Oregon , picked a random hike and unintentionally ended up foraging for lobster mushrooms all day.
” “ After many hours of non-stop searching , I managed to bring home a decent haul.
” “ Me , my fiancé , and our puffball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ River !
” “ I have always loved those rare moments when the sunlight illuminates some interesting fungi perfectly.
” “ Found the fried egg !
Now I just need to find the bacon mushroom and breakfast is ready.
” “ Biggest mushroom I ’ ve ever seen ( keys for scale ) , at least 2 feet wide ” King Bolete found in Unalaska .
Enough to make mushroom soup for an army !
“ Smallest mushrooms I ’ ve ever found .
Foraging has really sharpened my eye sight.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of it .
Puffball Parmesan .
It ’ s delicious !
”

You’ve probably had one of those days where you went to the forest to get some mushrooms, but ended up spending the entire day there. Some of them are tasty and good for you, and others are not edible but they look like masterpieces from mother nature.
Of course, not everyone at Bright Side is a fan of collecting mushrooms. But some of the finds we have in this compilation blew our minds.
“My wife forgot her bouquet for our wedding shoot, so we improvised and had dinner the next day.”
“Jelly ear, my first time finding one!”
“If you’ve ever seen a green stick while hiking, there’s probably a Green Elf Cup mushroom around. The spores of this mushroom stain fallen tree limbs and logs.”
“Look, Ma, somebody’s been nibbling at my mushroom.”
“I assume they’re different stages of the same one — they were next to each other.”
“On vacation in Oregon, picked a random hike and unintentionally ended up foraging for lobster mushrooms all day.”
“After many hours of non-stop searching, I managed to bring home a decent haul.”
“Me, my fiancé, and our puffball baby. Found today by the Connecticut River!”
Mushroom growing on top of a mushroom
“I have always loved those rare moments when the sunlight illuminates some interesting fungi perfectly.”
“Found the fried egg! Now I just need to find the bacon mushroom and breakfast is ready.”
A good mushroom is totally worth a climb.
Looks like a pizza.
Who needs autumn leaves?
Mushroom village
Chantrelle season was epic this year.
“Biggest mushroom I’ve ever seen (keys for scale), at least 2 feet wide”
King Bolete found in Unalaska. Enough to make mushroom soup for an army!
Do you dare enter a Fairy Ring?
A fairy ring, also known as a fairy circle, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. They are often seen as hazardous or dangerous places and linked with witches or the Devil in folklore.
Porcelain Mushroom in the Dublin Mountains
“Smallest mushrooms I’ve ever found. Foraging has really sharpened my eye sight.”
“Found this puffball today and made dinner out of it. Puffball Parmesan. It’s delicious!”


brightside--2020-11-11--20 Pics Reveal What Everyday Things Look Like Under a Microscope

You don ’ t need to travel far to see something unusual .
Things that surround us every day can @ @ @ @ @ unexpected side if we put them under a microscope .
And you probably never could @ @ @ @ @ was a whole new world hiding inside .

You don’t need to travel far to see something unusual. Things that surround us every day can surprise us and show their unexpected side if we put them under a microscope. And you probably never could’ve guessed that there was a whole new world hiding inside.


brightside--2020-11-11--20+ Photos From People Who Could’ve Been David Copperfield’s Students

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When we look at a picture we can ’ t understand at first glance , our brain doesn ’ t try to explain to us what is happening in it .
It prefers to “ add ” familiar patterns and create a beautiful illusion .
This explains the effect of cognitive dissonance that the photographs in our compilation produce .
We at Bright Side prefer to not let our own brains fool us , so we decided to figure out what was going on in each of these 25 photos .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look at them twice , or you could just read the captions .
Yarn on the table or giant balls on the floor ?
“ My first thought was , “ The trees are on fire , call the fire department , and don ’ t take pictures !
” There is no child , but there is a shadow .
This is not a head hanging in the air .
It ’ s just that the tree creates this illusion .
“ I thought the sidewalk they were standing on was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a small window in the shower shined right into the toilet bowl .
A shadow from a tree creates the illusion of an opening in the fence .
“ Every sunny day , around 2 p.m. , there ’ s a 1 shadow on my floor.
” “ Took a picture of this wasp on my mirror , and it was waving at me !
” “ My T-shirt ’ s design perfectly fits through the hole of my gaming chair.
” “ My cat in a box looks like a Polaroid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Coke on the table created this pattern .
When camouflage blends perfectly with the environment : It looks like the cup is full of milk , but it isn ’ t .
The light reflected off people ’ s clothing created a rainbow inside an airplane .
The watercolor at the bottom of the palette looks like an eye .
“ The railing ’ s shadow divided up the colors of the rainbow reflection on my stairs.
” “ The bowl looked empty until I turned on the tap.
” Never mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the windshield ...

When we look at a picture we can’t understand at first glance, our brain doesn’t try to explain to us what is happening in it. It prefers to “add” familiar patterns and create a beautiful illusion. This explains the effect of cognitive dissonance that the photographs in our compilation produce.
We at Bright Side prefer to not let our own brains fool us, so we decided to figure out what was going on in each of these 25 photos. To do this, you just need to look at them twice, or you could just read the captions.
Yarn on the table or giant balls on the floor?
“My first thought was, “The trees are on fire, call the fire department, and don’t take pictures!”
There is no child, but there is a shadow.
This is not a head hanging in the air. It’s just that the tree creates this illusion.
“I thought the sidewalk they were standing on was the bride’s dress.”
Sunlight from a small window in the shower shined right into the toilet bowl.
A shadow from a tree creates the illusion of an opening in the fence.
Hamburger man
“Every sunny day, around 2 p.m., there’s a 1 shadow on my floor.”
“Took a picture of this wasp on my mirror, and it was waving at me!”
“My T-shirt’s design perfectly fits through the hole of my gaming chair.”
“My cat in a box looks like a Polaroid picture.”
The reflection from a can of Coke on the table created this pattern.
When camouflage blends perfectly with the environment:
It looks like the cup is full of milk, but it isn’t.
Cat waterfall
Cucumber vine picked a tomato from a nearby plant.
The light reflected off people’s clothing created a rainbow inside an airplane.
The watercolor at the bottom of the palette looks like an eye.
“The railing’s shadow divided up the colors of the rainbow reflection on my stairs.”
“The bowl looked empty until I turned on the tap.”
Invisible front paws
Crisp bread merges with the countertop.
Never mind, just a grasshopper taking a break on the windshield...


brightside--2020-11-11--20+ Insignificant Movie Details That Have a Hidden Meaning

We love to watch great movies again and again .
And even if you think that you know your favorite film by heart , there can still be details you ’ ve missed , such as a Disney castle that was built by a flying carpet while the Genie was talking with Aladdin , a hint about the development of the plot from the Harry Potter franchise , and discreet jokes in Quentin Tarantino ’ s films .
In the movie , Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Professor Remus Lupin sleeps for his entire journey to Hogwarts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
The scene happens on September 1 , 1993 .
The moon was full that night , so Lupin ’ s exhaustion is natural because he had to turn into a werewolf .
In the first movie about Harry Potter , Harry , Ron , and Hermione talk to Hagrid .
We can see Gryffindor scarves on them .
Hermione ’ s scarf is tied neatly , Ron ’ s just hangs loosely on his neck , and Harry ’ s is thrown over his shoulder carelessly .
These scarves reflect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the food preferences of the characters .
Albus Dumbledore ’ s favorite sweets , for example , are sherbet lemon .
You can often see these on his table .
Even the password to the professor ’ s office is the same as the name of this dessert .
In the movie , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , there ’ s a chameleon on Hermione ’ s desk .
Many people decided that the film director hinted here that later the characters would have to make the polyjuice potion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After the robbery of a jewelry store , Mr .
Pink says that someone turned them in to find out who could work for the police .
Later , we find out that the traitor is Mr. Orange .
But we can see a hint earlier in the movie .
When Mr .
Pink , Mr. White , and Mr. Orange meet at the appointed place , we can see that white and pink bottles stand on one side , while orange bottles stand on the other .
The wooden horse is actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ll see a horn that was filed away .
The idea of the unicorn is very important to the story .
Deckard saw this mythical creature in his dreams .
When Hans Landa questions the farmer , he touches the wrist of one of the daughters momentarily to feel her pulse and understand whether the family is hiding something or not .
8 .
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Apparently , Robert Zemeckis believed that John Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe had an affair .
At least , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House hints at that .
The written message says : “ To John with love.
” There ’ s the same incidental character in all 3 installments of this movie .
The part was performed by Chloe Sonnenfeld , the film director ’ s daughter .
You can see her on the computer screen in the first part , in the post office in the second part , and as a hippie girl in the third .
In the hotel scene , Ellen Page ’ s hair is tied in a bun .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress to do this so that they wouldn ’ t have to wonder how her hair should look in the weightless state .

We love to watch great movies again and again. And even if you think that you know your favorite film by heart, there can still be details you’ve missed, such as a Disney castle that was built by a flying carpet while the Genie was talking with Aladdin, a hint about the development of the plot from the Harry Potter franchise, and discreet jokes in Quentin Tarantino’s films.
At Bright Side, we know how important it is to be attentive to details. We also like to find unexpected things in familiar movies.
1. The Harry Potter franchise
Once, Alastor Moody transformed Draco Malfoy into a ferret. A pet that sits inside Albus’ cage refers to that episode.
In the movie, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Professor Remus Lupin sleeps for his entire journey to Hogwarts. There’s a reason for that. The scene happens on September 1, 1993. The moon was full that night, so Lupin’s exhaustion is natural because he had to turn into a werewolf.
In the movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2, one of the giants uses a quidditch ring as a weapon during the battle for Hogwarts.
In the first movie about Harry Potter, Harry, Ron, and Hermione talk to Hagrid. We can see Gryffindor scarves on them. Hermione’s scarf is tied neatly, Ron’s just hangs loosely on his neck, and Harry’s is thrown over his shoulder carelessly. These scarves reflect the characters’ personalities.
Attentive viewers noticed the food preferences of the characters. Albus Dumbledore’s favorite sweets, for example, are sherbet lemon. You can often see these on his table. Even the password to the professor’s office is the same as the name of this dessert.
In the movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, there’s a chameleon on Hermione’s desk. Many people decided that the film director hinted here that later the characters would have to make the polyjuice potion to take the form of the Slytherins.
2. Reservoir Dogs
After the robbery of a jewelry store, Mr. Pink says that someone turned them in to find out who could work for the police. Later, we find out that the traitor is Mr. Orange. But we can see a hint earlier in the movie. When Mr. Pink, Mr. White, and Mr. Orange meet at the appointed place, we can see that white and pink bottles stand on one side, while orange bottles stand on the other.
3. Aquaman
In Aquaman, attentive viewers found references to Wonder Woman. In the scene after the credits, one of the newspapers has the headline, “Wonder Woman Nixes Aquaman Dating Rumors.”
4. Aladdin
While Aladdin was talking to Genie, the magic carpet built the Disney castle out of sand.
5. Blade Runner 2049
The wooden horse is actually a unicorn. If you look closely, you’ll see a horn that was filed away. The idea of the unicorn is very important to the story. Deckard saw this mythical creature in his dreams.
6. Guardians of the Galaxy
Each line on the characters’ prison outfits corresponds to the crimes they committed.
7. Inglourious Basterds
When Hans Landa questions the farmer, he touches the wrist of one of the daughters momentarily to feel her pulse and understand whether the family is hiding something or not.
8. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
During Newt’s questioning, we can see the necklace from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Graves vest pocket. Graves will give it to Credence Barebone in the shape of Elder Wand.
9. Pulp Fiction
We admire Quentin Tarantino’s sense of humor. In Reservoir Dogs, Steve Buscemi, who played Mr. Pink, said that he never left tips for servers. 2 years later, he played a waiter in Pulp Fiction.
10. Forrest Gump
Apparently, Robert Zemeckis believed that John Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe had an affair. At least, her photo in the bathroom of the White House hints at that. The written message says: “To John with love.”
11. Spider-Man
In the third part of this film series, you can see Mary Jane’s photo that was taken by Peter Parker in the first movie.
12. Men in Black
There’s the same incidental character in all 3 installments of this movie. The part was performed by Chloe Sonnenfeld, the film director’s daughter. You can see her on the computer screen in the first part, in the post office in the second part, and as a hippie girl in the third.
13. Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi
The door to Luke’s cabin is actually the wing of a fighter aircraft.
14. Inception
In the hotel scene, Ellen Page’s hair is tied in a bun. The film’s creators asked the actress to do this so that they wouldn’t have to wonder how her hair should look in the weightless state.
15. Spider-Man: Homecoming
During the bus trip, MJ reads Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov. The main character of the story talks to a spider.
16. Labyrinth
You can find the “hidden” David Bowie faces who starred in Labyrinth in a few scenes of the movie.
17. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Captain Nemo and most of his crew are from India. That’s why the English inscriptions on his boat are written in Sanskrit style.
18. Bad Teacher
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Cameron Diaz’s character wears worn-out Louboutins. But at the end of the movie, she flaunts a new pair — she preferred to spend the money she saved not on breast implants but on a new pair of expensive shoes.
19. Black Swan
When Nina sees Lily dancing for the first time, Leroy approaches her from behind and begins to talk to her. However, we can’t see how he entered. Perhaps he’s just Nina’s hallucination.
20. Saving Mr. Banks
In the movie, Saving Mr. Banks, where Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney, we can see 7 unusual Oscar statuettes. Walt Disney got them for his Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs animated film.
21. The Matrix
When Neo enters his boss’s office, he sees cleaning foam running down the windows. The streaks look like symbols running downward. This is how operators see the Matrix on the screen.


brightside--2020-11-11--20+ Fathers Who Are Cooler Than Any Superhero in Their Kids’ Eyes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When a man becomes a father , he instantly gets the title of a superhero .
Saving toys from a couch monster ?
Easy as a pie .
Want to become the most important client of a beauty salon started by your small daughter ?
Why not ?
Need to create the best robot for your son ?
Not an issue .
Oftentimes , it seems that fathers can do anything .
No matter how many difficult tasks fall in your lap , fathers can solve any of them and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full of energy and they don ’ t ever have time to relax .
“ Went fishing with the little guy .
He hasn ’ t stopped talking about it .
He ’ ll tell anyone that will listen .
I love seeing him that excited.
” “ The kids were playing police and I was ’ the bad guy ’ when they caught me so my son put me ’ under a rest.
’ ” When love and pain go together “ My dad drove 41 miles to buy this and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Never stop being silly with your kids , even when they ’ re grown.
” “ She fell asleep snuggling with me on the couch and I think I ’ ll just stay here.
” “ I built a playhouse for my daughter .
She loves it.
” “ The popsicle was too cold but Dad ’ s genius idea saved the day.
” “ My shoulders and arms hurt and I ’ ve discovered new back muscles .
Was it worth it ?
Oh , yeah !
!
” Nothing special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having dinner ... “ My father made it for me as a high school graduation gift.
” “ I knew my big nose would come in handy some day.
” “ She held my hand while we watched TV and I melted.
” “ When your 3-year-old has a fever and can ’ t go to daycare ” “ Dad 3D-printed me a Pokemon chess set .
Finished painting it and my old board today.
” “ Took my 3 buddies for a walk and learned that I ’ m the only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Made these for my son !
” “ I turned my son ’ s wheelchair into a digger for Halloween !
” “ I ’ m a single dad .
My daughter asked when I ’ d teach her how to shave her legs .
Well , today was the day ... ” “ Don ’ t be jealous fellas , but my 3-year-old made me car soup today .
10/10 would order again !
” “ When I was 5 , I was picking up grass for cooking my ’ mud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I dried it and presented it to my dad for the memory .
”

When a man becomes a father, he instantly gets the title of a superhero. Saving toys from a couch monster? Easy as a pie. Want to become the most important client of a beauty salon started by your small daughter? Why not? Need to create the best robot for your son? Not an issue. Oftentimes, it seems that fathers can do anything. No matter how many difficult tasks fall in your lap, fathers can solve any of them and more. That’s because superheroes are full of energy and they don’t ever have time to relax.
We at Bright Side always admire the warm and tender attention fathers give their kids. And while men may seem stingy with their emotions, this rule typically doesn’t apply to fathers.
“Our stepdad kept the three of us after my mom left him in 1975. He was, and always be, our Dad.”
“My father meeting his first grandchild.”
“Went fishing with the little guy. He hasn’t stopped talking about it. He’ll tell anyone that will listen. I love seeing him that excited.”
“My girls opened up a salon.”
“The kids were playing police and I was ’the bad guy’ when they caught me so my son put me ’under a rest.’”
When love and pain go together
“My dad drove 41 miles to buy this and then shipped it with 5 pounds of nuts. Never stop being silly with your kids, even when they’re grown.”
“She fell asleep snuggling with me on the couch and I think I’ll just stay here.”
“I built a playhouse for my daughter. She loves it.”
“The popsicle was too cold but Dad’s genius idea saved the day.”
“My shoulders and arms hurt and I’ve discovered new back muscles. Was it worth it? Oh, yeah!!”
Nothing special, just a father and his boy having dinner...
“My father made it for me as a high school graduation gift.”
“I knew my big nose would come in handy some day.”
“She held my hand while we watched TV and I melted.”
“When your 3-year-old has a fever and can’t go to daycare”
“Dad 3D-printed me a Pokemon chess set. Finished painting it and my old board today.”
“Well, guess I’m stuck here forever...again.”
“Took my 3 buddies for a walk and learned that I’m the only one willing to walk the whole way.”
“Made these for my son!”
“I turned my son’s wheelchair into a digger for Halloween!”
“I’m a single dad. My daughter asked when I’d teach her how to shave her legs. Well, today was the day...”
“Don’t be jealous fellas, but my 3-year-old made me car soup today. 10/10 would order again!”
“When I was 5, I was picking up grass for cooking my ’mud soup’ and found a 4-leaf clover. I dried it and presented it to my dad for the memory.”
22 years later he gave it to me at my wedding and said that my mascot was helping him in tough times. I was crying..."
Father’s revenge


brightside--2020-11-12--I’ve Finally Realized What Things I’ve Outgrown and Can Stop Doing After 30

1 .
Doing housework that you don ’ t like and can ’ t do At the age of 37 , I finally admitted to myself that I don ’ t like cooking and that I can ’ t cook , and I hired an assistant .
My friend frowned and disapproved of this idea explaining it by the “ fact ” that food cooked by strangers has bad energy .
But most of all I was surprised by my mother , who said that she is very happy about it .
Why ?
Because I ’ ll finally stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that I ’ ll always have a main course in the fridge .
If only I had admitted earlier that I can ’ t cook and if I didn ’ t care about the opinion of those around me , my life would have become easier much earlier .
Not only did this decision bring me comfort but also helped me save money because now I don ’ t spend money on snacks and other semi-finished products .
I am a big girl already and I don ’ t have to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like .
The mottos saying that “ every woman wants to get married ” and “ that a woman ’ s life is wasted if she hasn ’ t given birth to a child ” are hopelessly outdated .
We all have our own understanding of happiness and good things in general — and family status is no exception .
I don ’ t have to justify myself for not wanting to give birth to a second kid , just like single 30-something women have the right to not listen to all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be an old maid soon ” or “ you seem to be left on the shelf.
” 3 .
Comparing yourself to others “ Jane is going to do an internship to Great Britain , Zoey has given birth to her third child , Emily has bought an apartment in the center of the city , ” my friend Lily keeps me updated on the latest news about our ex-classmates .
Perhaps earlier , I would ’ ve found a reason to feel jealous about these updates because my former classmates are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy for them because each of them has gotten what she wanted and worked so hard for .
I refuse to take part in this race called “ Faster , higher , and stronger !
” and I am not going to compete with others about who gets married more successfully , who is going to have a better vacation , or who earns more .
There is no point in wasting time and energy on this .
Now I compare my life with the things I had 5 years ago and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough for me to feel happy .
At 22 , I would put on high stilettos , then go to work on a bus for an hour , conduct several excursions ( which means I was on my feet all day long ) , and believed it was a totally OK thing .
I wanted to look stunning in any situation , which is why I would wear nylon tights at −22°F , wear lace thongs , and would not wear a hat even in a stormy wind so I wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only things that are first of all comfortable and then beautiful , stylish , etc .
If I like a clothing item visually , I first touch it to understand how pleasant the material feels and I make sure to read the composition .
No matter how trendy the item is and no matter how big the discount is , I won ’ t even try on an item made of prickly synthetics .
It ’ s totally normal to love yourself and to care about your comfort .
Back in the days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape but the reality is that I ’ ve never had nor will I ever have these measurements .
There is no sense in worrying about it , just like there is no sense in dreaming that my size 8 foot will turn into a size 6 .
I ’ ve accepted myself the way I am , in a clothing size that is comfortable , I play up my advantages with the help of clothing and I don ’ t waste my time dreaming about unreachable ideals .
My friend Sarah weighs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call her a “ cow ” and he made her adhere to a strict diet .
But at some point , Sarah realized that she liked to eat tasty food more than she loved her tyrant husband .
After her divorce , she signed up for belly dancing courses that she had been dreaming about for a long time , she changed the color of her hair , and she stopped wearing shapeless clothes that would hide her fat ( at her husband ’ s request ) .
Now Sarah has many admirers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started to love herself — at the same weight .
She is a charming person who likes to laugh and who makes the people around her feel warm and comfortable .
She attracts others like a magnet .
Each woman is beautiful if she likes her reflection in the mirror , while the numbers on the scale are just a secondary thing .
My friend Lizzie is the chief accountant at a big company .
She got a call from her mother , “ Come , we need to plow the garden to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 250 miles away .
Lizzie says , “ Let me send you some money and you can pay the neighbor to do it.
” But her mother refused .
Back in the day , Lizzie would rush to plow the garden and forget about her own obligations .
Now she pays the neighbor in the summer , so that he will help her mother with garden work in the fall .
And everyone is happy .
By and large , no one will appreciate it if you go to work on the weekends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day no matter the weather , or spend your entire birthday over the stove in order to surprise your guests .
You shouldn ’ t try to do more than your best .
Instead , you can choose to only follow through with those tasks that you like and that you are able to do .
And this is because you appreciate yourself and value your own time .
For centuries , women have been taught to hide their age and to be ashamed of it .
If I wanted to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look 10 years younger , dye my gray hair , and put on a thick layer of foundation to hide my wrinkles .
But why ?
I feel comfortable at my age .
I don ’ t see a single reason to feel shy about it .
At 37 , I stopped dyeing my hair — I did have gray hair and I was OK with it .
I thought to myself , it ’ s not that visible .
I was surprised to learn that some people are irritated by it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me , “ We have a good deal on hair dye .
Would you like to get some ?
” No , I wouldn ’ t .
I don ’ t think gray hair ( or wrinkles ) is something to be ashamed of .
How about you ?
With age , I ’ ve realized that being able to go through something hard is not a virtue .
If you have a toothache , don ’ t cover up the symptoms by taking painkillers , instead , go to the dentist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be irritated by a leaking tap for 3 years , but why ?
If a plumber can fix it within 30 minutes , let them .
There was a time when my boss would call me at any time ( after 10 p.m. , at 7 a.m. on Sundays ) and yell at me .
I was 20-something then and one month later I started to shudder at any vibration of my phone .
Once , I couldn ’ t hold myself back and I told my boss everything I thought about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now , in my 30s , I would leave that job in a second after the first incident .
And I am not just bragging about it .
The thing is that I now understand that letting someone disrespect me isn ’ t worth any amount of money .
And at my age , I can afford to not let anyone do that to me .
10 .
Making other people ’ s interests a bigger priority than your own interests Earlier I would go to the store to buy jeans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dresses , and shoes ( for my kids ) .
My husband would ask , “ Where are the jeans ?
” , while I would realize that I had forgotten about myself .
I would tell myself that I ’ d buy them next time .
Now I am smarter : I go grocery shopping and I treat myself to a cake instead of buying the hundredth doll for my daughter , and I eat it without regret .
I am not ashamed because that ’ s how I continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When I was younger , it seemed to me that other people ’ s issues needed to be solved first , while my own issues would be solved if there was any time left over for them .
I would agree to help my colleagues at work and stay overtime or give my last $ 20 to my friend to buy new clothes and live with no money until my next salary , which was still a week away .
But now I realize that things in life should have the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the oxygen mask on yourself , then take care of everyone else .
That ’ s why I stopped pushing my own interests to the back burner .
Psychologists ’ research has shown that most people lie on social media in order to appear more wanted , loved , and active .
But in fact , it is extremely exhausting to always be sugarcoating reality and to keep creating this non-existent image .
Why waste time and energy on it ?
Recently I did an experiment where I would only write the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I had to instantly de-friend several people who I wasn ’ t ready to be honest with .
After that , I cleaned my contact list and kept only those people whose opinions mattered to me .
Those are my like-minded people and I don ’ t have to sugarcoat my life in front of them .
Regarding the rest — it ’ s simply not necessary for them to know about my life .
12 .
Waiting until you grow up to make your dreams come true

Recently I went to the hairdresser and while looking through some magazines, I came across an article a-la 10 Things Every Woman Should Do To Be Happy. The author insisted that a woman can forget about a successful life if she is not wearing 5-inch stilettos, doesn’t have a poker face in all situations, and isn’t doing her best at housekeeping. It was written specifically for those over 40.
At the same time, I realized that I owed nothing to other people after I turned 30. I would like to tell Bright Side readers about the things that I am “too old” to do but that I feel happy about.
1. Doing housework that you don’t like and can’t do
At the age of 37, I finally admitted to myself that I don’t like cooking and that I can’t cook, and I hired an assistant. My friend frowned and disapproved of this idea explaining it by the “fact” that food cooked by strangers has bad energy. But most of all I was surprised by my mother, who said that she is very happy about it. Why? Because I’ll finally stop eating fast food and other junk food and that I’ll always have a main course in the fridge. If only I had admitted earlier that I can’t cook and if I didn’t care about the opinion of those around me, my life would have become easier much earlier. Not only did this decision bring me comfort but also helped me save money because now I don’t spend money on snacks and other semi-finished products. I am a big girl already and I don’t have to make myself do things I don’t like.
2. Feeling ashamed about my marital status
The mottos saying that “every woman wants to get married” and “that a woman’s life is wasted if she hasn’t given birth to a child” are hopelessly outdated. We all have our own understanding of happiness and good things in general — and family status is no exception. I don’t have to justify myself for not wanting to give birth to a second kid, just like single 30-something women have the right to not listen to all those rude comments a-la “you are going to be an old maid soon” or “you seem to be left on the shelf.”
3. Comparing yourself to others
“Jane is going to do an internship to Great Britain, Zoey has given birth to her third child, Emily has bought an apartment in the center of the city,” my friend Lily keeps me updated on the latest news about our ex-classmates. Perhaps earlier, I would’ve found a reason to feel jealous about these updates because my former classmates are really cool. Now I simply feel happy for them because each of them has gotten what she wanted and worked so hard for. I refuse to take part in this race called “Faster, higher, and stronger!” and I am not going to compete with others about who gets married more successfully, who is going to have a better vacation, or who earns more. There is no point in wasting time and energy on this. Now I compare my life with the things I had 5 years ago and I can see the progress. This is enough for me to feel happy.
4. Wearing uncomfortable footwear
At 22, I would put on high stilettos, then go to work on a bus for an hour, conduct several excursions (which means I was on my feet all day long), and believed it was a totally OK thing. I wanted to look stunning in any situation, which is why I would wear nylon tights at −22°F, wear lace thongs, and would not wear a hat even in a stormy wind so I wouldn’t ruin my hairdo. Today I wear only things that are first of all comfortable and then beautiful, stylish, etc. If I like a clothing item visually, I first touch it to understand how pleasant the material feels and I make sure to read the composition. No matter how trendy the item is and no matter how big the discount is, I won’t even try on an item made of prickly synthetics. It’s totally normal to love yourself and to care about your comfort.
5. Adjusting to beauty standards
Back in the days, I wanted to have a 36-24-36 body shape but the reality is that I’ve never had nor will I ever have these measurements. There is no sense in worrying about it, just like there is no sense in dreaming that my size 8 foot will turn into a size 6. I’ve accepted myself the way I am, in a clothing size that is comfortable, I play up my advantages with the help of clothing and I don’t waste my time dreaming about unreachable ideals. My friend Sarah weighs 220 pounds. Her ex-husband used to call her a “cow” and he made her adhere to a strict diet. But at some point, Sarah realized that she liked to eat tasty food more than she loved her tyrant husband. After her divorce, she signed up for belly dancing courses that she had been dreaming about for a long time, she changed the color of her hair, and she stopped wearing shapeless clothes that would hide her fat (at her husband’s request). Now Sarah has many admirers. And it is all because she started to love herself — at the same weight. She is a charming person who likes to laugh and who makes the people around her feel warm and comfortable. She attracts others like a magnet. Each woman is beautiful if she likes her reflection in the mirror, while the numbers on the scale are just a secondary thing.
6. Finishing things that I don’t enjoy doing
I was always told by my mom and my kindergarten teachers that I can’t leave the table unless I finish my meal. I was an obedient girl and would even finish the food that I hated. In adulthood, I can allow myself to not eat the cake that I don’t feel like eating, even if it cost a lot of money at a restaurant, I can leave a date because I don’t like the other person, or I can stop attending painting classes because I lost interest. Stepping back doesn’t mean losing — it’s not shameful.
7. Acting heroically
My friend Lizzie is the chief accountant at a big company. She got a call from her mother, “Come, we need to plow the garden to plant garlic!” Their house is 250 miles away. Lizzie says, “Let me send you some money and you can pay the neighbor to do it.” But her mother refused. Back in the day, Lizzie would rush to plow the garden and forget about her own obligations. Now she pays the neighbor in the summer, so that he will help her mother with garden work in the fall. And everyone is happy. By and large, no one will appreciate it if you go to work on the weekends, walk with your child 3 times a day no matter the weather, or spend your entire birthday over the stove in order to surprise your guests. You shouldn’t try to do more than your best. Instead, you can choose to only follow through with those tasks that you like and that you are able to do. And this is because you appreciate yourself and value your own time.
8. Feeling shy about age-related changes
For centuries, women have been taught to hide their age and to be ashamed of it. If I wanted to follow fashion, I would be trying to look 10 years younger, dye my gray hair, and put on a thick layer of foundation to hide my wrinkles. But why? I feel comfortable at my age. I don’t see a single reason to feel shy about it. At 37, I stopped dyeing my hair — I did have gray hair and I was OK with it. I thought to myself, it’s not that visible. I was surprised to learn that some people are irritated by it. Once, a retail associate jokingly said to me, “We have a good deal on hair dye. Would you like to get some?” No, I wouldn’t. I don’t think gray hair (or wrinkles) is something to be ashamed of. How about you?
9. Enduring
With age, I’ve realized that being able to go through something hard is not a virtue. If you have a toothache, don’t cover up the symptoms by taking painkillers, instead, go to the dentist ASAP and solve the issue. You might be irritated by a leaking tap for 3 years, but why? If a plumber can fix it within 30 minutes, let them. There was a time when my boss would call me at any time (after 10 p.m., at 7 a.m. on Sundays) and yell at me. I was 20-something then and one month later I started to shudder at any vibration of my phone. Once, I couldn’t hold myself back and I told my boss everything I thought about him. Afterward, I was fired. Now, in my 30s, I would leave that job in a second after the first incident. And I am not just bragging about it. The thing is that I now understand that letting someone disrespect me isn’t worth any amount of money. And at my age, I can afford to not let anyone do that to me.
10. Making other people’s interests a bigger priority than your own interests
Earlier I would go to the store to buy jeans and come back with a bunch of T-shirts, dresses, and shoes (for my kids). My husband would ask, “Where are the jeans?”, while I would realize that I had forgotten about myself. I would tell myself that I’d buy them next time. Now I am smarter: I go grocery shopping and I treat myself to a cake instead of buying the hundredth doll for my daughter, and I eat it without regret. I am not ashamed because that’s how I continue to be a kind mother to my kid. When I was younger, it seemed to me that other people’s issues needed to be solved first, while my own issues would be solved if there was any time left over for them. I would agree to help my colleagues at work and stay overtime or give my last $20 to my friend to buy new clothes and live with no money until my next salary, which was still a week away. But now I realize that things in life should have the same priorities as on a plane — first put the oxygen mask on yourself, then take care of everyone else. That’s why I stopped pushing my own interests to the back burner.
11. Showing "success’ on social media
Psychologists’ research has shown that most people lie on social media in order to appear more wanted, loved, and active. But in fact, it is extremely exhausting to always be sugarcoating reality and to keep creating this non-existent image. Why waste time and energy on it? Recently I did an experiment where I would only write the truth on my page for one month. I had to instantly de-friend several people who I wasn’t ready to be honest with. After that, I cleaned my contact list and kept only those people whose opinions mattered to me. Those are my like-minded people and I don’t have to sugarcoat my life in front of them. Regarding the rest — it’s simply not necessary for them to know about my life.
12. Waiting until you grow up to make your dreams come true
I had always dreamt of singing, but my mother would always demonstratively close her ears when she heard me sing. When I was a student, I was extremely shy about my voice and couldn’t enjoy singing and playing the guitar together with my friends. At 32, I paid for my first vocal lesson. Of course, it’s a long way to Montserrat Caballé but still, I can sing pretty well. If you’ve always dreamed about kayaking, dyeing your hair blue, or adopting a dog, don’t wait for the right time and make your dreams come true. In your 30s, it doesn’t matter what your neighbors, colleagues, or even your mother says. Each of us is living their own unique life and it shouldn’t have to be postponed until tomorrow.


brightside--2020-11-12--15 Things in Japan That Make Everyone Feel Loved and Cared For

Japan is known for its great inventions , but it doesn ’ t stop at just big things like robots .
The little everyday things , like providing baskets for customers to put their bags in when dining in a restaurant , show that Japan always has everyone ’ s best interests at heart .
The International Symbol of Access is a label with a person in a wheelchair , but Japan chooses to use a 4-leaf clover for a handicapped driver ’ s mark instead .
The reason is to avoid any confusion that makes one think that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 4-leaf clover is generally considered lucky because it is not very common , the symbol gives the idea of being unique , instead of lacking abilities .
It is recommended for drivers who are 70 years old or older to use the elderly car mark ( or Kōreisha mark ) , especially if their age could affect their driving .
Drivers aged 75 and over are required to display this mark .
This way , other drivers can be aware and be more considerate of the elderly driver .
Having this mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a reserved parking space .
A pregnancy badge with , “ There is a baby in my stomach , ” written on it can be displayed by pregnant ladies so that other train takers can give up their seats on crowded trains .
This is to make pregnancy a little less straining and stressful .
We have all heard of fancy toilets in Japan , but some of them come heated , which is great during the winter , and they also come with a sink where water flows after you flush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ d want to wash your hands and the used water will then be used for the next time you flush .
This means there ’ s a little less waste of water .
Home karaoke can be a nuisance to neighbors , especially if you live in an apartment .
To solve this problem and to still get to sing your heart out in your pajamas , Japanese companies created microphone cones that block out about 70 % of the sound you belt out .
The Japanese use of braille @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have braille on cans to separate alcohol and other beverages , on toilet buttons , on maps , on seat numbers on the bullet train , on coin machines , and even on glue bottles !
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Yellow lines on sidewalks to guide the blind Inspired by braille , Seiichi Miyake created the yellow tactile lines .
They ’ re yellow so that they could easily be spotted by people with bad vision who can still see .
The dots are to warn of danger in front while the long bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some places in Japan offer umbrella lockers to keep your umbrella so that it won ’ t be stolen .
You can then move around in the building easier without poking others .
No wet umbrellas inside also means the floor won ’ t get wet and no one will slip and fall .
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Using a small tray to pay with cash Using a tray to pay with cash is not just a polite gesture , it is practical too .
Customers can easily see if they have been given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less of a risk that coins will drop .
Not only does Japan recognize hearing-impaired drivers by introducing this mark , but it also means that other drivers are expected to be patient when dealing with drivers with this mark on their vehicle .
The symbol represents ears that are arranged to look like a butterfly because the word for listening ( chou ) when doubled becomes the word butterfly ( chouchou ) .
Since children in Japan often travel on their own , they ’ d have to cross the road without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorists that someone is crossing are available on the sidewalks of busy roads .
Children can use these and return them to a bin on the other side of the road .
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Construction work is done smoothly and with adorable props .
In order to not disturb others , workers are required to minimize noise levels from construction work .
Some construction work is only done at a specific time , and if there ’ s any change in a route , there will always be someone to guide pedestrians .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like the cones used , are usually pleasing to the eye too !
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Packaged food is made to be opened without a hassle .

Japan is known for its great inventions, but it doesn’t stop at just big things like robots. The little everyday things, like providing baskets for customers to put their bags in when dining in a restaurant, show that Japan always has everyone’s best interests at heart.
Bright Side takes a closer look at the simple things in Japan, where a lot of heart and thought went into making them.
1. Car stickers for the disabled
The International Symbol of Access is a label with a person in a wheelchair, but Japan chooses to use a 4-leaf clover for a handicapped driver’s mark instead. The reason is to avoid any confusion that makes one think that all disabled people use a wheelchair. Since a 4-leaf clover is generally considered lucky because it is not very common, the symbol gives the idea of being unique, instead of lacking abilities.
2. Car stickers for elderly drivers
It is recommended for drivers who are 70 years old or older to use the elderly car mark (or Kōreisha mark), especially if their age could affect their driving. Drivers aged 75 and over are required to display this mark. This way, other drivers can be aware and be more considerate of the elderly driver. Having this mark also gives drivers the right to park in a reserved parking space.
3. Pregnancy badges for pregnant ladies
A pregnancy badge with, “There is a baby in my stomach,” written on it can be displayed by pregnant ladies so that other train takers can give up their seats on crowded trains. This is to make pregnancy a little less straining and stressful.
4. Heated toilet seat with a sink
We have all heard of fancy toilets in Japan, but some of them come heated, which is great during the winter, and they also come with a sink where water flows after you flush. The idea is that after flushing, you’d want to wash your hands and the used water will then be used for the next time you flush. This means there’s a little less waste of water.
And an electric raised toilet seat for the elderly
5. “Silent” karaoke microphone
Home karaoke can be a nuisance to neighbors, especially if you live in an apartment. To solve this problem and to still get to sing your heart out in your pajamas, Japanese companies created microphone cones that block out about 70% of the sound you belt out.
6. Braille on everyday items
The Japanese use of braille for the blind is pretty wide. They have braille on cans to separate alcohol and other beverages, on toilet buttons, on maps, on seat numbers on the bullet train, on coin machines, and even on glue bottles!
7. Yellow lines on sidewalks to guide the blind
Inspired by braille, Seiichi Miyake created the yellow tactile lines. They’re yellow so that they could easily be spotted by people with bad vision who can still see. The dots are to warn of danger in front while the long bars are to give direction to the blind.
8. Umbrella holders with locks
Some places in Japan offer umbrella lockers to keep your umbrella so that it won’t be stolen. You can then move around in the building easier without poking others. No wet umbrellas inside also means the floor won’t get wet and no one will slip and fall.
9. Using a small tray to pay with cash
Using a tray to pay with cash is not just a polite gesture, it is practical too. Customers can easily see if they have been given the right change and there’s less of a risk that coins will drop.
10. Public telephone booths are wheelchair-friendly.
Even today, where smartphones are widely used, Japan still retains its payphones in case of natural disasters. These public phones are often placed lower than eye level to cater to people in wheelchairs.
11. Car stickers for the hearing impaired
Not only does Japan recognize hearing-impaired drivers by introducing this mark, but it also means that other drivers are expected to be patient when dealing with drivers with this mark on their vehicle. The symbol represents ears that are arranged to look like a butterfly because the word for listening (chou) when doubled becomes the word butterfly (chouchou).
12. Yellow flags for kids to cross busy roads
Since children in Japan often travel on their own, they’d have to cross the road without adult supervision. Yellow flags to alert motorists that someone is crossing are available on the sidewalks of busy roads. Children can use these and return them to a bin on the other side of the road.
13. Construction work is done smoothly and with adorable props.
In order to not disturb others, workers are required to minimize noise levels from construction work. Some construction work is only done at a specific time, and if there’s any change in a route, there will always be someone to guide pedestrians. It doesn’t hurt that props, like the cones used, are usually pleasing to the eye too!
14. Packaged food is made to be opened without a hassle.
Packaged food in Japan, especially the food from their convenience stores, often comes with easy steps on how to open the packaging. They’re well-thought-out so that customers won’t have to work hard to open them while preserving the freshness of the food.
15. Bags that deer can eat
Bags are made from milk cartons and rice bran to keep deer in Nara, Japan safe from eating the plastic packaging that tourists throw away. Even though there has been a slump in tourism lately, several firms are working together to protect their natural treasures.


brightside--2020-11-12--5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Hold In Your Fart, According to Science

On average , a person farts 15 times a day and that number can go up to 40 !
Farting is caused by trapped air and bodily gases .
While it is a completely normal process , it can be loud and embarrassing at times and that is the reason why most of us try to hold it in .
However , doing so might not be such a great idea .
Holding in your farts can cause you some major problems .
Bright Side has listed some of them below for our readers .
At the end , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tricks to stop your farts from smelling bad .
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Your body might reabsorb it .
When you force your body to hold in your fart , the body is left with no option but to reabsorb it .
It is put into circulation again and can also escape through your breath or as a burp .
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It can lead to pain and heartburn .
When you contract your muscles to avoid farts from escaping , it builds pressure inside your body and can lead to pain , indigestion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can also cause swelling in your digestive tract .
Farting eliminates the pressure in your body .
While farting is good for your colon , holding it in can it and can also trigger hemorrhoids .
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It will make you feel bloated all the time .
While it is still debatable whether holding in farts makes you actually bloated or not , it has been found that keeping them inside voluntarily makes you worry and gives you the impression that you might be 5 .
It might be signaling a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal and healthy , its pattern and odor can actually point to health issues like food intolerances and digestive issues .
Extremely stinky farts may also indicate a high sulfur content in your body .
If your farts feel painful or something other than normal to you , we suggest that you consult a doctor .
Bonus : Tricks to use to avoid stinky and loud farts Have you ever been in a situation where you were forced to hold in your fart ?
Share your stories with us in the comments !

On average, a person farts 15 times a day and that number can go up to 40! Farting is caused by trapped air and bodily gases. While it is a completely normal process, it can be loud and embarrassing at times and that is the reason why most of us try to hold it in. However, doing so might not be such a great idea.
Holding in your farts can cause you some major problems. Bright Side has listed some of them below for our readers. At the end, you’ll find a bonus consisting of tricks to stop your farts from smelling bad.
1. Your body might reabsorb it.
When you force your body to hold in your fart, the body is left with few options, one being to reabsorb it. It is put into circulation again and escapes through your breath.
2. It can lead to pain and heartburn.
When you contract your muscles to avoid farts from escaping, it builds pressure inside your body and can lead to pain, indigestion, and heartburn. If done regularly, it can also cause swelling in your digestive tract.
3. It affects your colon health.
Farting eliminates the pressure in your body. While farting is good for your colon, holding it in can irritate it and can also trigger hemorrhoids.
4. It will make you feel bloated all the time.
While it is still debatable whether holding in farts makes you actually bloated or not, it has been found that keeping them inside voluntarily makes you worry and gives you the impression that you might be bloated .
5. It might be signaling a worse problem.
While farting is completely normal and healthy, its pattern and odor can actually point to potential health issues, like food intolerances and digestive issues. Extremely stinky farts may also indicate a high sulfur content in your diet.
Bonus: Tricks to use to avoid stinky and loud farts
Avoid drinking carbonated drinks since they produce more gas in your body.
Eat smaller portions and chew slowly.
Consume foods like bananas, potatoes, cereal, and wheat regularly to prevent farts from smelling bad.
Have you ever been in a situation where you were forced to hold in your fart? Share your stories with us in the comments!
Let it be noted that if your farts feel painful or something other than normal to you, we suggest that you consult a doctor.
Please note: This article was updated in February 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-11-12--20+ People Who Sealed Their Love Forever With a Tattoo

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes our feelings for someone are so big that is hard to explain with just words .
Some people choose to express their overflowing love with little daily surprises , some with special unexpected gifts , and some with tattoos on their bodies to honor their loved ones .
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“ Tattooed my fave pic of my mom and I .
She passed 2 weeks ago at only 46.
” 3 .
“ My father passed away 2 months ago .
Today is his birthday and he always wanted us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A wavelength of my mom saying , ‘ I love you ’ and some of her handwriting.
” 6 .
“ My eyeless cat , Murdoch , survived outside for months as a blind kitten.
” 7 .
“ The volcano is for my mom , we always say ’ I lava you ’ .
And the honeycomb is my sister ’ s nickname , Bee.
” 8 .
“ Best friend passed away last year .
Got my first tattoo to remember all the good times we had.
” 9 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ son.
” 10 .
“ I got a tattoo for my very best friend.
” 12 .
“ Got my first tattoo today !
My mom wanted to get matching tattoos.
” 14 .
“ Newest tattoo — my mom has always called me her conch baby.
” 17 .
The matching arm tattoos of a husband and wife 18 .
“ First tattoo of my husband and me from when we were 17 ” 19 .
“ I have a tattoo of my cheeky cat.
” 20 .
“ My favorite picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 21 .
“ I love my dog and I asked the artist to draw something that represented my sensitivity , so I will always carry it with me !
” 22 .
Isn ’ t this tattoo looking just like his dog ?
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“ I tattooed my twin brother and me as kids .
”

Sometimes our feelings for someone are so big that is hard to explain with just words. Some people choose to express their overflowing love with little daily surprises, some with special unexpected gifts, and some with tattoos on their bodies to honor their loved ones.
Inspired by this last group, Bright Side found some people that chose to use their own skin to immortalize that larger than life feeling.
1. “Tattooed my fave pic of my mom and I. She passed 2 weeks ago at only 46.”
2. “My parents on their wedding day”
3. “My father passed away 2 months ago. Today is his birthday and he always wanted us to have matching tattoos.”
4. “Gaming memories with my late dad”
5. “A wavelength of my mom saying, ‘I love you’ and some of her handwriting.”
6. “My eyeless cat, Murdoch, survived outside for months as a blind kitten.”
7. “The volcano is for my mom, we always say ’I lava you’. And the honeycomb is my sister’s nickname, Bee.”
8. “Best friend passed away last year. Got my first tattoo to remember all the good times we had.”
9. “I have a memorial for my son.”
10. “I got a tattoo for my very best friend.”
11. “A lost son’s only steps tattooed.”
12. “Got my first tattoo today! My mom wanted to get matching tattoos.”
13. “My cat disapproved of her commemorative tattoo.”
14. “Newest tattoo — my mom has always called me her conch baby.”
15. “My brothers and I got matching tattoos.”
16. “Tattooed a pic of my dad.”
17. The matching arm tattoos of a husband and wife
18. “First tattoo of my husband and me from when we were 17”
19. “I have a tattoo of my cheeky cat.”
20. “My favorite picture of my favorite person, my Dad.”
21. “I love my dog and I asked the artist to draw something that represented my sensitivity, so I will always carry it with me! ”
22. Isn’t this tattoo looking just like his dog?
23. “My son’s drawing tattooed”
24. “I tattooed my twin brother and me as kids.”


brightside--2020-11-13--20 Things People Threw Away and Someone Else Happily Took Them

It turns out that in some countries , some pretty good and even completely new things end up in the dumpster .
For some people , a missing button on a practically new laptop is a reason to throw it away .
Some people are moving to different apartments and houses , so they have to get rid of their stuff .
It ’ s actually pretty easy to find good furniture or devices , you just need a little bit of luck .
“ So , our condo has a freecycle section in the garage where people put stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve snagged a bunch of awesome items from it.
” “ Took this guy back up to my apartment , googled what was wrong with it , watched a few YouTube videos on how to repair , and now I have an espresso maker that works perfectly.
” “ 2 oil on panel paintings from between 1929 and 1934 I found tonight in Canada .
I can ’ t believe these were thrown away , but honestly not surprised at this point ... ” “ It was in a dumpster , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visible and not touching anything too gross .
Thank you , thank you , random musician.
” “ Found this guy .
New with a tag on it !
” “ Watched a guy put a box in an e-waste bin and had to take a look.
” “ I work as a school photographer .
Best believe that when I pulled up at the elementary school I was photographing at and saw this giant gorgeous mirror near the school dumpster , I totally took it !
” “ Found this $ 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Works just fine .
It came with extra cartridges too !
” “ A flower store threw out dozens of bouquets because a portion of the flowers were wilting , yet so many of them could be salvaged !
I brought them home , sorted them out , and repurposed them into completely new arrangements.
” “ Someone threw out a 50 ” Smart TV .
Guess who has a new TV ?
! ''
“ At the side of the road for free , solid wood and in fairly great shape .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been searching for in second-hand shops.
” “ At the beginning of summer , I found this in my apartment complex dumpster .
I pulled it out , placed at my front door , and let nature do the rest .
”

It turns out that in some countries, some pretty good and even completely new things end up in the dumpster. For some people, a missing button on a practically new laptop is a reason to throw it away. Some people are moving to different apartments and houses, so they have to get rid of their stuff. It’s actually pretty easy to find good furniture or devices, you just need a little bit of luck.
Bright Side has found a Reddit thread called DumpsterDiving. There, people share photos of good things they’ve managed to find near dumpsters or just on the side of the road. And in the bonus, there is a story from one of our readers about how she threw away her couch.
“So, our condo has a freecycle section in the garage where people put stuff they don’t want. I’ve snagged a bunch of awesome items from it.”
“I’ve found an Apple TV, a Bluetooth-speaker, and a MacBook in perfect condition. The previous owner threw it away because one button was broken and I easily fixed it.”
“Took this guy back up to my apartment, googled what was wrong with it, watched a few YouTube videos on how to repair, and now I have an espresso maker that works perfectly.”
“2 oil on panel paintings from between 1929 and 1934 I found tonight in Canada. I can’t believe these were thrown away, but honestly not surprised at this point...”
“It was in a dumpster, but they took great care to leave it visible and not touching anything too gross. Thank you, thank you, random musician.”
“We find really nice big keyboards, cheap violins, and instrument cases pretty often in music store dumpsters.”
“Amazing armchairs from the roadside. They were in a fairly wealthy suburb. My guess is they are an unfinished project. They even had spare screws and screw covers taped to them”
“Found this guy. New with a tag on it!”
“2 vintage jewelry boxes with tons of older jewelry! I know for a fact that the family of the previous owner wanted it all thrown out, so I took it.”
“Watched a guy put a box in an e-waste bin and had to take a look.”
“Really nice office chair. Welp, I just sold it.”
“I work as a school photographer. Best believe that when I pulled up at the elementary school I was photographing at and saw this giant gorgeous mirror near the school dumpster, I totally took it!”
“Found this $200 printer in a college dumpster today! Works just fine. It came with extra cartridges too!”
“A flower store threw out dozens of bouquets because a portion of the flowers were wilting, yet so many of them could be salvaged! I brought them home, sorted them out, and repurposed them into completely new arrangements.”
“Apple AirPods, with charging case. Still in the retail packaging! This is from an apartment complex located near a local university with rich kids.”
“A Mendini violin I found in a dumpster. This was by far the best find, out of the entire rescued haul.”
“Someone threw out a 50” Smart TV. Guess who has a new TV?!"
“There was also a box for a larger Vizio TV that was outside the dumpster. Maybe they were replacing it and just decided to throw the old one out.”
“At the side of the road for free, solid wood and in fairly great shape. And almost exactly what I’ve been searching for in second-hand shops.”
“Thanks, Fred.”
“Found a rose gold 128 GB iPhone 7+ with just cracked glass. Everything else works and is in great shape, and it was reset when I found it. Had it not been cracked, I would have thought it was brand new.”
“All-clad saucepans and frying pans! Slightly used but new to me! Found in a recycling dumpster.”
“Those pans go for like over $100 each!”
“At the beginning of summer, I found this in my apartment complex dumpster. I pulled it out, placed at my front door, and let nature do the rest.”
Bonus: “We threw away a new couch. It looked new. I saw someone putting it into their car.”
“Man, if you are reading this, how are the moths under the upholstery (which is why we threw away the couch in the first place)?”


brightside--2020-11-12--5 Home Interior Details That Can Reveal a Lot About Your Personality

Many people are used to judging others by their looks and drawing superficial conclusions based on their external features .
But Sherlock Holmes himself would envy some of the methods these people use to figure things out .
And they would certainly agree with the opinion that a home reflects the personality of its owner .
We at Bright Side believe that it ’ s always useful to get to know people using different methods .
Today , we will try to figure out how the interior of an apartment can reveal the views and personality quirks of the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you choose can say a lot about you .
For example , the lovers of tropical plants , like aloe vera or peace lilies , are often calm and flexible , as these plants are thought to help reduce stress .
Those who prefer succulents are usually very independent .
And orchid growers prefer to only be close with a small circle of people .
The quantity and quality of your kitchen utensils and food reveals how welcoming you are .
It also indicates whether you like to eat in the company of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal .
Having a refrigerator overfilled with food is common among impulsive and cheerful people .
And if there is a lot of attention to detail in your bathroom , this can suggest that you prefer order to ambiguity .
The color of bedding you like indicates certain traits about your personality .
For example , energetic people prefer shades of red , as well as striped prints that are traditionally considered a symbol of rebellion .
Energetic fun-loving people prefer polka dot quilts and pillows , while confident spirits choose bedding with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patterns suggests that you get nervous often .
Perfect order in the bedroom will reveal that you love to carefully plan everything .
If there are too many unnecessary things in the room where you sleep , you are likely to be a person who always likes to keep items in excess and for much longer than you need to .
The family bedroom , equipped with various electronic devices , is often found in the houses of people who hide their emotions deep inside and avoid real communication .
When guests come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to how the sofas and armchairs are arranged in the living room .
If the arrangement of upholstered furniture allows people to communicate comfortably , it means you ’ re a very social person and the soul of the group .
An abundance of wall and desk calendars , as well as strictly organized books and other objects , can be found in the home of a person who tries their best to be organized and punctual .
But if your sock drawer is a mess , don ’ t rush to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be very attentive to details when it comes to more serious matters .
An overfilled wardrobe , where you can find things that you haven ’ t worn for a long time , indicates a reluctance to part with the past .

Many people are used to judging others by their looks and drawing superficial conclusions based on their external features. But Sherlock Holmes himself would envy some of the methods these people use to figure things out. And they would certainly agree with the opinion that a home reflects the personality of its owner.
We at Bright Side believe that it’s always useful to get to know people using different methods. Today, we will try to figure out how the interior of an apartment can reveal the views and personality quirks of the person who lives in it.
1. Plants
The houseplants you choose can say a lot about you. For example, the lovers of tropical plants, like aloe vera or peace lilies, are often calm and flexible, as these plants are thought to help reduce stress. Those who prefer succulents are usually very independent. And orchid growers prefer to only be close with a small circle of people.
2. Kitchen and bathroom
The quantity and quality of your kitchen utensils and food reveals how welcoming you are. It also indicates whether you like to eat in the company of people or whether you prefer a solitary meal. Having a refrigerator overfilled with food is common among impulsive and cheerful people. And if there is a lot of attention to detail in your bathroom, this can suggest that you prefer order to ambiguity.
3. Bedroom
The color of bedding you like indicates certain traits about your personality. For example, energetic people prefer shades of red, as well as striped prints that are traditionally considered a symbol of rebellion. Energetic fun-loving people prefer polka dot quilts and pillows, while confident spirits choose bedding with animal prints. But adherence to geometric patterns suggests that you get nervous often. Perfect order in the bedroom will reveal that you love to carefully plan everything. If there are too many unnecessary things in the room where you sleep, you are likely to be a person who always likes to keep items in excess and for much longer than you need to. The family bedroom, equipped with various electronic devices, is often found in the houses of people who hide their emotions deep inside and avoid real communication.
4. Furniture arrangement
When guests come into your house, they surely pay attention to how the sofas and armchairs are arranged in the living room. If the arrangement of upholstered furniture allows people to communicate comfortably, it means you’re a very social person and the soul of the group.
5. Order and mess
An abundance of wall and desk calendars, as well as strictly organized books and other objects, can be found in the home of a person who tries their best to be organized and punctual. But if your sock drawer is a mess, don’t rush to make excuses and apologize. You may be very attentive to details when it comes to more serious matters. An overfilled wardrobe, where you can find things that you haven’t worn for a long time, indicates a reluctance to part with the past.