brightside--2020-08-18--13 Stories That Prove Not All Kind Actions Are Shown on the News

Fyodor Dostoevsky once said , “ If you want to help , you can do a lot of good even with your hands tied , ” and we agree with every word .
You don ’ t have to be a major philanthropist or volunteer day and night — sometimes , in order to help , it ’ s enough to lend a shoulder to someone to lean on , even if it ’ s a total stranger , at a moment when they need it most , expecting nothing in return .
It was almost 30 years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ old .
We were walking down the street , and in front of us , there was a beautiful girl in a red miniskirt and black tights ( they were especially fashionable back then ) , and she had a huge hole in these tights behind her knee !
At first , we laughed quietly , but then we felt sorry for her , came up to her , and told her about the hole .
The girl was embarrassed , began to groan , and asked for help .
It turned out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We went with her to the nearest yard , hid her behind our backs , and one of us took the money and ran to buy new tights .
Black tights were trendy and therefore , hard to find in stock ( it was in the 1990s ) .
We stood there for a very long time .
In the end , our girlfriend returned and she brought back some black tights !
I don ’ t know where she found them , but she said that she took the last pair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even offered us money to buy a chocolate bar , but we refused and left feeling very proud of ourselves .
© Evgeniya Vitushko / Facebook I was driving home on the last bus .
And I suddenly felt a desperate urge to go to the bathroom , so I asked the driver to stop and hurried into the nearest bushes .
Then I went out and saw the bus .
The driver was waiting for me , and the passengers were also silent .
He said , “ Come in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s still a long way to go.
” And at my stop , he said , “ I have 2 girls of my own at home.
” © Vіktorіya Buchko / Facebook In the distant past , before mobile phones , I somehow got from Germany to Brussels at night .
There were no navigators yet , and the map didn ’ t tell me which streets were one-way and which were two-way .
I was 20 years old ( and looked as if I was 15 in the best case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the main station by car and wait there until 6 a.m. Long story short : At first , the police took me , almost crying , off the tram tracks ( I was in my car ! )
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Instead of penalizing me , they escorted me to the station and left .
I parked my car and went to wait at the station .
But the station was closed for the night .
And some marginal individuals were wandering around it .
The door to the police station opened and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out from there , screaming and asking why I was even there in the middle of the night .
When they realized that I was a naive German , they took me to their station , poured me some coffee , and kept me there until morning .
The next morning it turned out that there were countless parking lots around the station , and I couldn ’ t recognize mine in the daylight .
And again , they drove me for an hour in a police car around the station looking for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that I was very nervous then , the memories remain pleasant .
© Elena Gilman / Facebook It was summer .
3 boys were in the store — 2 of them seemed to be third-graders and there was a kindergartener with them .
They stood near the refrigerator with ice cream and counted pennies .
There wasn ’ t enough money for 3 packs of ice cream , and they had already chosen the cheapest one .
I gave them money for what they wanted right away .
It was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the little guy without ice cream — they counted the money to get exactly 3 servings .
© Tanya Artyukhovskaya / Facebook I was pregnant and at about 2 a.m. , I really wanted to eat macaroni with ketchup and mayonnaise .
We found some pasta but there were no sauces left .
My husband went out to buy them , but all the shops were closed .
As a result , he managed to find them somewhere in a cafe and brought them in plastic cups .
Cafe workers poured some sauces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
It was the same situation with ice cream and cherries — my husband was constantly looking for something at night for me .
© Ekaterina Ulu / Facebook Several years ago , my husband and I traveled to Hungary and we got lost .
We got on public transport somewhere , left at one stop , and people advised us that something was wrong .
As a result , we found ourselves at a bus stop in an open field about 9 miles away from Budapest , and we didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suddenly , a car stopped , and a young mother with a child in perfect English asked if we were lost and where to take us .
Our joy knew no limits .
The woman drove us to the city , although she didn ’ t need to go there and didn ’ t take a dime .
Since then , I ’ ve been giving rides to any old ladies who are going to their country houses , even if there ’ s not much room in the car .
I repay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got caught in a downpour .
I got wet instantly but kept on walking .
Suddenly , a car in front of me slowed down and the door suddenly opened .
A man jumped out with a huge piece of cellophane , wrapped me in it , and literally threw me into the car .
And the car started to move .
I wasn ’ t just scared , I was shocked !
The man started laughing and said , “ Calm down and tell me where to take you .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ d try to persuade you , you ’ d be completely wet .
And we wrapped you in cellophane so that the seat wouldn ’ t get wet.
” So that ’ s why my violent salvation took place .
During the drive , they told me why they decided to help — I looked too much like a homeless kitten wandering in the rain to nowhere .
© Predatory Hare / AdMe I walked through the city and twisted my leg badly .
The pain was so strong that my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going to faint right away .
I managed to get to the advertising banner , which was standing nearby , and sat down on its base .
I realized that I definitely wouldn ’ t make it to the bus .
I called a taxi .
There , of course , they asked me for the address , but I could only name the street .
The operator started asking , “ Well , look around , don ’ t you see the numbers on the houses ?
” I told her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t get up , there ’ s a store nearby ( I gave her its name ) .
” The operator said in a softer voice , “ Wait.
” After a while , a taxi drove up , and a driver ( a woman ) came out of it and helped me get into the car .
As soon as we sat down , she gave me a bottle of water .
“ The operator said you were feeling very bad .
Maybe I can just drive you to the first-aid station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver .
She drove me home , still trying to carry me to my apartment .
© Ekaterina / AdMe We live in Israel .
Once , I went to the market with my mother , she ’ s in a wheelchair .
I left the wheelchair , walked a couple of feet to the counter , and was buying fruit .
I saw that a guy came up to my mother and said something to her .
And the guy had dreadlocks on his head and ripped jeans falling down to half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were visible .
I walked up to them and heard him asking my mother in Hebrew what she was doing here , why she was alone , whether she knew her address , and whether he should take her home .
Or whether she was hungry or thirsty — just say a word and he ’ d buy it for her !
My mom didn ’ t know Hebrew , but I thanked him and said that everything was all right , and my mom was with me .
I asked this guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the good upbringing of their son .
© Elena Akodus / Facebook A neighbor once asked me to lend him a truck and I said , “ I ’ d better not , the tires are bad.
” The next day , he called me and said that he was just about to change the wheels and could give me the old ones .
You just need to drop it off to the tire-changing station .
I came and completely new tires were installed on my car .
So I asked , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” They told me , “ They were never here.
” It turned out this was a ploy to lure me there .
My neighbor paid for a new set of tires for me .
© jorcam / Reddit Once , I had to travel through morning rush hour by train .
There were so many angry people that I just couldn ’ t get into the carriage !
I was pretty scared , to be honest .
And then the driver came out , and I , without thinking twice , asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him .
And he took me .
We drove to Moscow and he surreptitiously released me with the other passengers .
Thank you , kind person !
© “ Overheard ” / Ideer

Fyodor Dostoevsky once said, “If you want to help, you can do a lot of good even with your hands tied,” and we agree with every word. You don’t have to be a major philanthropist or volunteer day and night — sometimes, in order to help, it’s enough to lend a shoulder to someone to lean on, even if it’s a total stranger, at a moment when they need it most, expecting nothing in return.
We at Bright Side hope that our collection of stories will restore your faith in people and inspire you to do good things.
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I was driving home on the last bus. And I suddenly felt a desperate urge to go to the bathroom, so I asked the driver to stop and hurried into the nearest bushes. Then I went out and saw the bus. The driver was waiting for me, and the passengers were also silent. He said, “Come in, it’s already nighttime, and it’s still a long way to go.” And at my stop, he said, “I have 2 girls of my own at home.” © Vіktorіya Buchko / Facebook
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I’m not going to talk about myself. I teach classes. So all day, I’m on my feet, breaks between groups are short, and sometimes I don’t even have time to drink tea because there are always questions and requests for help. So my students very often treat me to some fruit or a scone from the nearest cafe... So nice! And they feel pleased too. © Alexandra Lapenkova / Facebook
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In the distant past, before mobile phones, I somehow got from Germany to Brussels at night. There were no navigators yet, and the map didn’t tell me which streets were one-way and which were two-way. I was 20 years old (and looked as if I was 15 in the best case). The plan was to get to the main station by car and wait there until 6 a.m. Long story short: At first, the police took me, almost crying, off the tram tracks (I was in my car!). Instead of penalizing me, they led me to the station and left. I parked my car and went to wait at the station. But the station was closed for the night. And some marginal individuals were wandering around it. The door to the police station opened and the guys a little older than me jumped out from there, screaming and asking why I was even there in the middle of the night. When they realized that I was a naive German, they took me to their station, poured me some coffee, and kept me there until morning. The next morning it turned out that there were countless parking lots around the station, and I couldn’t recognize mine in the daylight. And again, they drove me for an hour in a police car around the station looking for my car. In general, despite the fact that I was very nervous then, the memories remain pleasant. © Elena Gilman / Facebook
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Transport workers were on strike in our city. So cars drove up to the stops and took people where they needed to go for free. I was late for the train and I had a lot of things with me. The guy took me to the station and refused to take the money. How could I not be glad that such people live here? © Tanya Ruppel / Facebook
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It was summer. 3 boys were in the store — 2 of them seemed to be third-graders and there was a kindergartener with them. They stood near the refrigerator with ice cream and counted pennies. There wasn’t enough money for 3 packs of ice cream, and they had already chosen the cheapest one. I gave them money for what they wanted right away. It was very nice that they didn’t leave the little guy without ice cream — they counted the money to get exactly 3 servings. © Tanya Artyukhovskaya / Facebook
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I was pregnant and at about 2 a.m., I really wanted to eat macaroni with ketchup and mayonnaise.
We found some pasta but there were no sauces left. My husband went out to buy them, but all the shops were closed. As a result, he managed to find them somewhere in a cafe and brought them in plastic cups. Cafe workers poured some sauces for him and put themselves in his place. It was the same situation with ice cream and cherries — my husband was constantly looking for something at night for me. © Ekaterina Ulu / Facebook
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Several years ago, my husband and I traveled to Hungary and we got lost. We got on public transport somewhere, left at one stop, and people advised us that something was wrong. As a result, we found ourselves at a bus stop in an open field about 9 miles away from Budapest, and we didn’t understand where to go next. Suddenly, a car stopped, and a young mother with a child in perfect English asked if we were lost and where to take us. Our joy knew no limits. The woman drove us to the city, although she didn’t need to go there and didn’t take a dime. Since then, I’ve been giving rides to any old ladies who are going to their country houses, even if there’s not much room in the car. I repay the debt. © Smolyanka / AdMe
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I walked through the city and twisted my leg badly. The pain was so strong that my eyes grew dark. I thought I was going to faint right away. I managed to get to the advertising banner, which was standing nearby, and sat down on its base. I realized that I definitely wouldn’t make it to the bus. I called a taxi. There, of course, they asked me for the address, but I could only name the street. The operator started asking, “Well, look around, don’t you see the numbers on the houses?” I told her through tears, “I can’t get up, there’s a store nearby (I gave her its name).” The operator said in a softer voice, “Wait.” After a while, a taxi drove up, and a driver (a woman) came out of it and helped me get into the car. As soon as we sat down, she gave me a bottle of water. “The operator said you were feeling very bad. Maybe I can just drive you to the first-aid station instead of home,” said the driver. She drove me home, still trying to carry me to my apartment. © Ekaterina / AdMe
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A neighbor once asked me to lend him a truck and I said, “I’d better not, the tires are bad.” The next day, he called me and said that he was just about to change the wheels and could give me the old ones. You just need to drop it off to the tire-changing station. I came and completely new tires were installed on my car. So I asked, “Where did the old ones go?” They told me, “They were never here.” It turned out this was a ploy to lure me there. My neighbor paid for a new set of tires for me. © jorcam / Reddit
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Once, I had to travel through morning rush hour by train. There were so many angry people that I just couldn’t get into the carriage! I was pretty scared, to be honest. And then the driver came out, and I, without thinking twice, asked him to take me into the cabin with him. And he took me. We drove to Moscow and he surreptitiously released me with the other passengers. Thank you, kind person! © “Overheard” / Ideer


brightside--2020-08-18--18 Women That Took Part in Transformation Shows and Became Completely New People

Nowadays , the body positive movement is very powerful and people are learning to love themselves as they are .
@ @ @ @ @ but , according to statistics , around 70 % of women are still unhappy with @ @ @ @ @ sometimes , it takes very little change for the self-esteem to increase dramatically .
We @ @ @ @ @ that all women are beautiful , it ’ s just that some of them need @ @ @ @ @ beauty .
Here are 18 women from transformation shows who needed a little bit of @ @ @ @ @ hair to become more self-confident .
Are you satisfied with your appearance ?
Would you @ @ @ @ @ this kind of show ?

Nowadays, the body positive movement is very powerful and people are learning to love themselves as they are. This is a great trend but, according to statistics, around 70% of women are still unhappy with how they look. And sometimes, it takes very little change for the self-esteem to increase dramatically.
We at Bright Side are convinced that all women are beautiful, it’s just that some of them need a little help seeing that beauty. Here are 18 women from transformation shows who needed a little bit of makeup and work with their hair to become more self-confident.
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brightside--2020-08-18--A Psychologist Created a Phrasebook to Help Parents Understand Their Kids Better

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s rare for a child to clearly reveal their worries .
That ’ s why kids use their bodies and emotional language to convey things that bother them .
Sometimes it might seem to parents that their child is behaving inappropriately when , in fact , the kid is actually revealing problems they have .
The psychologist Evgeniya Zaburdaeva has created a phrasebook for kids and adults to refer to so that parents can better understand the reasons for their kids ’ behavior .
Bright Side is publishing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help parents find a common language to speak with their children more easily .
If the kid is aggressive Apathetic : “ I ’ m afraid to make a mistake .
I ’ m afraid that adults will judge my spontaneity and everything that I do.
” Helpless : “ I feel comfortable when adults do everything for me .
That ’ s how I care about my mom and help her feel needed.
” Beats parents : “ I don ’ t know another way to express my anger at my parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my mom I need some restrictions from her.
” Has nightmares : “ The images in my dreams are actually about the things I ’ m afraid of in real life.
” Talks very quietly : “ I ’ m afraid to express myself , to speak about my wishes , and to protect myself .
I ’ m afraid I won ’ t be accepted the way I am.
” Doesn ’ t speak well : “ I feel comfortable when adults say and do things for me .
Also , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to always feel needed and not get depressed.
” Can ’ t make friends : “ I don ’ t know how to protect myself when communicating with other kids and how to find a common language with them.
” If they say bad words Is greedy : `` I think my stuff belongs to me by right .
I lack emotional warmth and support . ''
Envies others : “ I ’ m afraid to seem worse than others and be rejected.
” If they won ’ t eat their food Eats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with anxiety .
It helps me restore the lack of emotional closeness that I need badly.
” If they only play a little Plays only with gadgets : “ I can ’ t play with kids , I feel scared .
It ’ s only when playing computer games that I feel I ’ m capable of something — it ’ s only here that I feel successful.
” Gets annoyed : “ I ’ m not allowed to be angry , and with the help of irritation , I show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel connected to a toy

It’s rare for a child to clearly reveal their worries. That’s why kids use their bodies and emotional language to convey things that bother them. Sometimes it might seem to parents that their child is behaving inappropriately when, in fact, the kid is actually revealing problems they have. The psychologist Evgeniya Zaburdaeva has created a phrasebook for kids and adults to refer to so that parents can better understand the reasons for their kids’ behavior.
Bright Side is publishing this phrasebook and we hope that it will help parents find a common language to speak with their children more easily.
If the kid is aggressive
Very aggressive: “I’m very scared and I need rules and support.”
Apathetic: “I’m afraid to make a mistake. I’m afraid that adults will judge my spontaneity and everything that I do.”
Helpless: “I feel comfortable when adults do everything for me. That’s how I care about my mom and help her feel needed.”
Beats parents: “I don’t know another way to express my anger at my parents. That’s how I inform my mom I need some restrictions from her.”
Has nightmares: “The images in my dreams are actually about the things I’m afraid of in real life.”
If kids steal
Pulls out their hair: “I’m very scared and feel extremely stressed out. ”
Talks very quietly: “I’m afraid to express myself, to speak about my wishes, and to protect myself. I’m afraid I won’t be accepted the way I am.”
Doesn’t speak well: “I feel comfortable when adults say and do things for me. Also, that’s how I help my mother to always feel needed and not get depressed.”
Bites their nails: “I’m scared, I’m worried, and I’m stressed, oftentimes due to the partition with my mom.”
Can’t make friends: “I don’t know how to protect myself when communicating with other kids and how to find a common language with them.”
If they say bad words
Is greedy: " I think my stuff belongs to me by right. I lack emotional warmth and support."
Envies others: “I’m afraid to seem worse than others and be rejected.”
Asks many questions: “I am exploring the world.” “I lack your attention.” “I need important information about myself and my family that’s being concealed from me.”
Stutters: “Once, the relationship that was very important for me was stopped and it scared me a lot.” “I feel guilty of something.” “I’m suppressed by adults and feel scared to express my opinions.”
Behaves naughtily: “I cannot express my desires directly — whims help me achieve my goals.”
If they won’t eat their food
Eats a lot: “Food allows me to deal with anxiety. It helps me restore the lack of emotional closeness that I need badly.”
Feels lazy: “I’m not interested in doing what I’m being offered.” “I’m scared that I won’t be able to do something and no one will support me.” “I feel comfortable when others do things for me.”
Doesn’t want to go to school: “I’m not getting enough support to deal with the failures in my studies.” “My parents have expectations about my grades that are too high.” “I have difficulties communicating with others and I don’t know how to cope with this.”
Doesn’t want to attend kindergarten: “I’m extremely scared to leave my mother alone. I am afraid she won’t be able to do everything by herself.” “I’m scared to stay without my mom.”
Doesn’t listen to anyone: “I lack consistent and clear rules in the house.” “I lack attention and I don’t know another way to draw attention to myself.”
If they only play a little
Plays only with gadgets: “I can’t play with kids, I feel scared. It’s only when playing computer games that I feel I’m capable of something — it’s only here that I feel successful.”
Gets annoyed: “I’m not allowed to be angry, and with the help of irritation, I show my anger to others.”
Keeps order obsessively: “If I don’t follow a rigid order and sequence of actions, something terrible will happen. That’s how I protect everyone.”
Grinds their teeth while sleeping: “I’m angry and I can’t express this anger with words.”
Doesn’t sleep well: “I’m scared that I won’t be able to cope with the darkness and obscurity.” “I’m scared that my mom will not come.” “I believe that the right to sleep with my mother belongs to me only.”
If they feel connected to a toy
Harms themselves: “I feel unbearable pain in my soul, and it’s easier for me to get through it physically.” “I feel very guilty and try to punish myself.”
Fantasizes a lot: “My imaginary world helps me deal with my fears.”


brightside--2020-08-18--3 Cardio Exercises for Home That Burn Extra Inches Faster Than Running

Contrary to popular opinion , eating a little bit of dark chocolate before working out has a positive influence on the body .
It improves metabolism and gives you more power .
Also , the idea that working out at home is not effective is false .
We at Bright Side have analyzed which cardio exercises can give you the maximum results in the shortest period of time and found out how to do them properly .
This exercise is incredible because in just 10 minutes , it burns 100+ calories .
Burpees use almost your entire body — your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your quads , your buttocks , and your abs .
This exercise improves your stamina and doesn ’ t require any specific equipment .
In kickboxing , you don ’ t need a partner — all the hits are aimed at the air and there are both dynamic and static exercises .
In 60 minutes , kickboxing burns from 350 to 450 calories .
This workout helps you strengthen your muscles and lose extra inches , makes your heart more healthy , and increases your stamina .
This is a more complex exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Besides , you will also be able to improve your muscle coordination and keep your cardiovascular system toned .
• Lift your left knee and , at the same time , pull your arms down .
• Pull your knee to your chest , bend your arms at the elbows , and pull them down .
• Do one rep per minute for each side .
Try to increase the speed of the exercise gradually .
To achieve the desired results from this and other exercises , you should combine them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only make you more fit , but also much healthier .
And if you do these exercises with a coach , you will get the best results possible .
Do you exercise at home ?
Do you think that working out at home can be as effective as going to the gym ?

Contrary to popular opinion, eating a little bit of dark chocolate before working out has a positive influence on the body. It improves metabolism and gives you more power. Also, the idea that working out at home is not effective is false.
We at Bright Side have analyzed which cardio exercises can give you the maximum results in the shortest period of time and found out how to do them properly.
1. Burpee
This exercise is incredible because in just 10 minutes, it burns 100+ calories. Burpees use almost your entire body — your arm muscles, your chest muscles, your quads, your buttocks, and your abs. This exercise improves your stamina and doesn’t require any specific equipment.
How to do it: Squat and place your palms on the floor in front of you.
Jump back into a push-up position.
Do a push-up and then quickly go back to the squat position.
Jump up and try to stretch your arms as high as you can (you can even clap above your head).
Repeat. In 1 minute, you can do about 20 burpees. Start with a small number of reps, depending on how physically prepared you are and increase this number gradually.
2. Kickboxing
In kickboxing, you don’t need a partner — all the hits are aimed at the air and there are both dynamic and static exercises. In 60 minutes, kickboxing burns from 350 to 450 calories. This workout helps you strengthen your muscles and lose extra inches, makes your heart more healthy, and increases your stamina.
How to do: Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with your arms along your sides and your fists near your chest.
With your right leg, do a half-lunge forward and with your right elbow, punch to the side. Keep your arms parallel to the floor then go back to the starting position.
Simultaneously, do hits with your left arm and left leg to the side. Remember to control your knees: you should keep them straight.
Do 2 reps for each leg. After 45 seconds, take a 15-second breather.
3. Knee smashes
This is a more complex exercise, which burns a lot of calories. Besides, you will also be able to improve your muscle coordination and keep your cardiovascular system toned.
How to do: Put your arms up.
Lift your left knee and, at the same time, pull your arms down.
Pull your knee to your chest, bend your arms at the elbows, and pull them down.
Return to the initial position.
Do one rep per minute for each side. Try to increase the speed of the exercise gradually. To achieve the desired results from this and other exercises, you should combine them with different diets. The right food will not only make you more fit, but also much healthier. And if you do these exercises with a coach, you will get the best results possible.


brightside--2020-08-18--11 Pastimes From Our Childhood That Look Crazy for Today’s Kids

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When we were children , we used to do things that would seem really unusual to the children of today .
We didn ’ t have smartphones , cable TV , computers , or unlimited internet access .
We used to leave home early in the morning and come back late at night .
We entertained ourselves in any way possible , depending on the power of our imagination .
We at Bright Side got a little nostalgic and remembered the weird ways we ’ d entertain ourselves in our childhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confusing for today ’ s kids .
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We ’ d bury “ treasures ” in the ground .
We used flowers , candy wrappers , and other small things .
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This kind of entertainment is still extremely confusing .
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We sucked on cups so hard that the capillaries around our mouth burst .
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After arguments with our parents , we dreamed about packing our stuff and leaving .
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In school , we made planes using rulers and pens .
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We drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or we pierced them .
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We drew braid patterns in our notebooks .
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It was really fun to run your finger along the grooves in walls .
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Even when eating , we could find a way to make things fun for ourselves .
For example , this : 11 .
We made nails using flower petals and Wite-Out was our nail polish .

When we were children, we used to do things that would seem really unusual to the children of today. We didn’t have smartphones, cable TV, computers, or unlimited internet access. We used to leave home early in the morning and come back late at night. We entertained ourselves in any way possible, depending on the power of our imagination.
We at Bright Side got a little nostalgic and remembered the weird ways we’d entertain ourselves in our childhood. Some of them may be really confusing for today’s kids.
1. We’d bury “treasures” in the ground. We used flowers, candy wrappers, and other small things.
We would dig a small hole in the ground and put wrappers or flowers and cover them with glass from broken bottles. I don’t know why, but it was fun. © SunnyDay7 / Pikabu
My friend brought a couple of gold earrings, big ones with green pebbles. We were scared, but she said they were from her great-grandmother and it was okay. © olikokoko / Pikabu
And if your “treasure” location was given away to someone else, it was a terrible betrayal. It was frowned upon. This was a way to find out how loyal your friends were. © Mariya31 / Pikabu
2. This kind of entertainment is still extremely confusing.
I also had hairpins on my fingers all the time. I don’t even know why. © Kristina Salnikova / Zen.Yandex
3. We dialed random phone numbers.
My friend and I called older boys. We just called and said nothing. © alinach / Pikabu
We found phone books and found the famous last names of the time. For example, Jackson or Spears. And when someone picked up the phone, we’d ask to talk to Michael and turn on their music in the background. © nightheri / Pikabu
4. We sucked on cups so hard that the capillaries around our mouth burst.
Sucking on a cup or a glass and then trying to remove it from the face is really dumb. © mutila / Pikabu
Once, when I was in school, I did the same thing, and then I had this purplish circle around my mouth for a week. © IPshn1k / Pikabu
I did this with a cup when I was playing video games. That’s how I found out how hickeys appear. © JackButler / Pikabu
5. After arguments with our parents, we dreamed about packing our stuff and leaving.
I tried to leave home at the age of 4. I packed my grandfather’s suitcase because “the world was cruel and nobody understood me.” © akagenonogitsune / Pikabu
When you get yelled at by your mom and you lie on your bed crying and imagining leaving home and living on your own. © Meztizragore / Forfun
6. In school, we made planes using rulers and pens.
The best plane of my childhood. All boys did this during very boring school lessons. © xaz1k / Pikabu
7. We drew on erasers (especially on elephants) or we pierced them.
I really liked it when the pencil would go into the eraser, like a knife into butter. Sometimes I would stick 3 or 4 pencils into one eraser. © MarS Startseva / Zen.Yandex
And how about trying to break the red-blue eraser right at the spot where the colors connected? © antyman74 / Twitter
8. We drew braid patterns in our notebooks.
I made these pictures during math classes. © dieselman / Pikabu
When I was in school, half of my class could draw these things and I couldn’t. Life is pain. © SugarBomb / Pikabu
9. It was really fun to run your finger along the grooves in walls.
I was not a good boy and would sometimes run my pen along the grooves and leave this long trail of blue or black ink behind me. © njklein58 / Reddit
I still do this, but on escalators. © OrangeJews4u / Reddit
10. Even when eating, we could find a way to make things fun for ourselves. For example, this:
11. We made nails using flower petals and Wite-Out was our nail polish.
Childhood memories are always pleasant. Do you remember the flower petals we’d put on our nails? © gbrf13 / Pikabu
I’d use saliva to stick them on my nails and I was happy. © ischtarik / Pikabu


brightside--2020-08-18--21 Pics Proving That Moms Will Always Be Moms, That’s How Nature Works

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Be it humans or animals , all mothers are the same when it comes to taking care of their babies .
Putting their own personal interests aside , they stay on their toes 24/7 , catering to their offspring regardless of how tired they get .
That ’ s how pure moms are , no matter which species they are .
2 .
When you are tired , but also very proud of what you made : 3 .
“ I just need 5 minutes of nobody pulling on me.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book in her local library and I can ’ t get over how proud she looks.
” 5 .
“ 13-year-old Golden , taking the 8-week-old out for a walk ” 6 .
“ Happiness is seeing my disabled mother hold my 2-month-old daughter for the first time !
” 9 .
“ Motherhood is beautiful , ” they said .
10 .
`` Let me love you a little more , before you ’ re not little anymore .
11 .
“ You have a place in my heart that no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels to be a mom ( behind the scenes ) : 13 .
“ The safest place in the whole world ” 14 .
Please , handle my babies with care .
15 .
My mom is a cancer survivor .
We took this photo when she was undergoing chemo .
The humor never left her side .
16 .
“ I ’ m a foster-mother for orphaned wallabies .
This is what I get for Mother ’ s Day.
” 17 .
“ Just me hugging my mom after she gave me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to treasure him as he ’ s my last , but he ’ s growing so fast.
” 20 .
I needed a new battery for my iPhone .
My mom who recently moved in with me immediately said , “ I got this.
” 21 .
Almost 28 and finally came out to my family as gender fluid and bisexual .
Some didn ’ t accept me , but my mom did .

Be it humans or animals, all mothers are the same when it comes to taking care of their babies. Putting their own personal interests aside, they stay on their toes 24/7, catering to their offspring regardless of how tired they get. That’s how pure moms are, no matter which species they are.
We at Bright Side found 18 photos that show how strong a mother’s love is and how nothing can tear it apart.
1. “The coziest kitten in the world”
2. When you are tired, but also very proud of what you made:
3. “I just need 5 minutes of nobody pulling on me.”
4. “My mom found my book in her local library and I can’t get over how proud she looks.”
5. “Happiness is seeing my disabled mother hold my 2-month-old daughter for the first time!”
6. “A moms job is never done!”
7. “Proud mom and her 9 babies”
8. "Let me love you a little more, before you’re not little anymore.
9. “You have a place in my heart that no one could have.”
10. “The safest place in the whole world”
11. Please, handle my babies with care.
12. My mom is a cancer survivor. We took this photo when she was undergoing chemo. The humor never left her side.
13. “I’m a foster-mother for orphaned wallabies. This is what I get for Mother’s Day.”
14. “Just me hugging my mom after she gave me a kidney.”
15. “I try to treasure him as he’s my last, but he’s growing so fast.”
16. 9 months pregnant vs Mom with a 9-month-old toddler
17. I needed a new battery for my iPhone. My mom who recently moved in with me immediately said, “I got this.”
18. Almost 28 and finally came out to my family as gender fluid and bisexual. Some didn’t accept me, but my mom did.
Which is your favorite picture with your mom or with your kid? Share it with us in the comments!


brightside--2020-08-18--We Recalled How 23 of the Most Handsome Actors Looked in Their Youth, and We Fell for Them All Over

We Recalled How 23 of the Most Handsome Actors Looked in Their Youth, and We Fell for Them All Over Again

The generation that hasn ’ t seen many famous actors as they were when they were young is here .
@ @ @ @ @ tragic about this except for the fact that modern viewers can ’ t understand why @ @ @ @ @ as heart-breakers .
We , however , think that they ’ re handsome at any @ @

The generation that hasn’t seen many famous actors as they were when they were young is here. There’s nothing that tragic about this except for the fact that modern viewers can’t understand why these men were once known as heart-breakers. We, however, think that they’re handsome at any age.


brightside--2020-08-18--Why Grape Ice Cream Is Impossible to Make

Frozen dessert lovers might have noticed that it ’ s nearly impossible to find grape-flavored ice cream .
It turns out that the reason is the high water content in these berries .
Ben & Jerry ’ s PR lead , Sean Greenwood , gave an interview and lifted the curtain of secrecy on the subject .
Bright Side is ready to explain all the difficulties and tell you where you can actually try some grape ice cream .
Grapes contain too much water .
Grapes are among those fruits that have too much water — at almost 81 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This leads to ice cream that is covered with chunks .
They crunch between the teeth and spoil the structure .
The taste also changes and becomes less creamy and more watery .
When making ice cream at home , it is possible to use grapes because it is easier to turn them into a puree-like mass .
On a large scale , it is very challenging and sometimes the result is not worth trying .
For instance , the company behind Air Heads tried to do it , but the ice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green swirls , which looked really uninviting .
Grape ice cream will never be popular .
There are lots of other fruits and berries that are watery , but we still see them as part of ice cream flavors .
Cherries contain 82 % liquid , but people love Cherry Garcia by Ben & Jerry , which is listed among their classic flavors .
Grape doesn ’ t easily come to mind when we think about ice cream .
It sounds weird and unusual .
So it ’ s commercially risky to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we have never tried it before .
The result will likely be not worth the difficulties .
Cherries on the contrary are something people grew up on , as Greenwood said in his interview .
Grape popsicles and sorbet are a better option .
The point of popsicles is for them to be icy and sorbet is made of sugared fruit-flavored water .
So the high amount of liquid is not a big deal here .
That is why it is easier to find grape when talking about these things .
NYC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 different grape sorbets .
So if you are interested in this flavor , it ’ s better to opt for these variants of frozen dessert .

Frozen dessert lovers might have noticed that it’s nearly impossible to find grape-flavored ice cream. It turns out that the reason is the high water content in these berries. Ben & Jerry’s PR lead, Sean Greenwood, gave an interview and lifted the curtain of secrecy on the subject.
Bright Side is ready to explain all the difficulties and tell you where you can actually try some grape ice cream.
Grapes contain too much water.
Grapes are among those fruits that have too much water — at almost 81%. When frozen, it becomes ice. This leads to ice cream that is covered with chunks. They crunch between the teeth and spoil the structure. The taste also changes and becomes less creamy and more watery.
When making ice cream at home, it is possible to use grapes because it is easier to turn them into a puree-like mass. On a large scale, it is very challenging and sometimes the result is not worth trying. For instance, the company behind Air Heads tried to do it, but the ice cream turned out to be beige with green swirls, which looked really uninviting.
Grape ice cream will never be popular.
There are lots of other fruits and berries that are watery, but we still see them as part of ice cream flavors. Cherries contain 82% liquid, but people love Cherry Garcia by Ben & Jerry, which is listed among their classic flavors.
Grape doesn’t easily come to mind when we think about ice cream. It sounds weird and unusual. So it’s commercially risky to make it. We hardly ever want something if we have never tried it before. The result will likely be not worth the difficulties. Cherries on the contrary are something people grew up on, as Greenwood said in his interview.
Grape popsicles and sorbet are a better option.
The point of popsicles is for them to be icy and sorbet is made of sugared fruit-flavored water. So the high amount of liquid is not a big deal here. That is why it is easier to find grape when talking about these things. NYC based shop Il Laboratorio del Gelato has 4 different grape sorbets. So if you are interested in this flavor, it’s better to opt for these variants of frozen dessert.


brightside--2020-08-18--15+ Unusual Animal Friendships That Will Pierce You Right in the Soul

It is so lovely to see animals taking care of other species like they do with their own .
For instance , a gorilla named Koko couldn ’ t become a mother herself , so she shared her motherly love with purring kittens !
Or a kitten that is so in love with a duck that it cleans him every day .
Animals in this article give a new definition to the word “ parenting.
” 1 .
They are best buddies !
2 .
Niv ( the monkey ) coddles the bird that always runs to him when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelter .
3 .
“ This is Raylan with Emmy .
Raylan ’ s face may be whiter , but his love of cuddling kittens is just as strong as always !
” 4 .
“ A friend of mine gave a brooding chicken 3 goose eggs to sit on , she hatched all 3 and loves her giant babies.
” 5 .
“ This unsure puppy is cuddling with some kitties.
” 6 .
This mama hen adopted all of these baby ducks without even a second thought .
7 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends now .
This dog takes care of this rescued kitty .
8 .
This couple just pierced our hearts with their friendship !
9 .
“ My dog adopted a kitten into her litter ... here ’ s one of the pups cuddling with the new addition.
” 10 .
German Shepherd and baby owl are like 2 peas in a pod .
12 .
Marquis rescued 6 puppies .
Not only did she keep them warm , but she was also catching mice for them to eat .
14 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keeping him company.
” 15 .
“ Our goat lost her mother when she was very young , since then she and our llama have been inseparable.
” 16 .
“ A photo of a young female crow next to her surrogate family ” 18 .
“ My dad ’ s cat found 2 baby opossums this morning and is acting like they are her kittens .
”

It is so lovely to see animals taking care of other species like they do with their own. For instance, a gorilla named Koko couldn’t become a mother herself, so she shared her motherly love with purring kittens! Or a kitten that is so in love with a duck that it cleans him every day. Animals in this article give a new definition to the word “parenting.”
When we saw these pics, we couldn’t help but share this article with our readers. Bright Side proves that a caregiver’s love has no boundaries!
1. They are best buddies!
2. Niv (the monkey) coddles the bird that always runs to him when it’s feeling scared and is seeking shelter.
3. “This is Raylan with Emmy. Raylan’s face may be whiter, but his love of cuddling kittens is just as strong as always!”
4. “A friend of mine gave a brooding chicken 3 goose eggs to sit on, she hatched all 3 and loves her giant babies.”
5. “This unsure puppy is cuddling with some kitties.”
6. This mama hen adopted all of these baby ducks without even a second thought.
7. It seems like Winifred and Raylan are best friends now. This dog takes care of this rescued kitty.
8. This couple just pierced our hearts with their friendship!
9. “My dog adopted a kitten into her litter... here’s one of the pups cuddling with the new addition.”
10. German Shepherd and baby owl are like 2 peas in a pod.
11. “My old man Great Dane cuddling our 4-week-old rescue puppy”
12. Marquis rescued 6 puppies. Not only did she keep them warm, but she was also catching mice for them to eat.
13. “This kitten is sleeping with newborn goat kids.”
14. “My cat’s cleaning his duck and keeping him company.”
15. “Our goat lost her mother when she was very young, since then she and our llama have been inseparable.”
16. “A photo of a young female crow next to her surrogate family”
“She was found in bad shape in May on a road in Sweden and was placed in this henhouse. She behaves like a hen and is afraid of other crows.”
17. “Koko the gorilla couldn’t become a mother herself, but she shared her motherly love with many purring kittens over the years.”
18. “My dad’s cat found 2 baby opossums this morning and is acting like they are her kittens.”


brightside--2020-08-18--What the Life of the Fulani, People Who Consider Themselves the Most Beautiful on Earth, Is All Abou

What the Life of the Fulani, People Who Consider Themselves the Most Beautiful on Earth, Is All About

Just imagine a huge bright red sun setting behind the horizon .
It ’ s quite hot and you ’ @ @ @ @ @ after a long walk across the desert area .
There ’ s a feeling of @ @ @ @ @ you smile , because tomorrow , the most beautiful men on Earth are going to @ @ @ @ @ only you , for the entire day .
That ’ s how the Fulani , @ @ @ @ @ most numerous nomadic people on the planet live .
And the representatives of one of @ @ @ @ @ be the most beautiful people in the world .

Just imagine a huge bright red sun setting behind the horizon. It’s quite hot and you’re getting ready to sleep after a long walk across the desert area. There’s a feeling of tiredness in your muscles but you smile, because tomorrow, the most beautiful men on Earth are going to dance for you, and only you, for the entire day. That’s how the Fulani, or the Fulbe, the most numerous nomadic people on the planet live. And the representatives of one of their subgroups consider themselves to be the most beautiful people in the world.


brightside--2020-08-18--15 Celebrities Who, for Some Reason, Were Cut From a Movie

Sometimes , in Hollywood , it doesn ’ t matter how great of an actor you are , you can always get cut out of a film .
Making a movie is a very challenging process .
It involves putting together the work of many creative people and the results can be very surprising .
That ’ s why it can happen that when editing the movie after the shooting , some scenes have to be cut out .
Of course , this is a common thing , but every now and then actors have noticed that not only are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared in , but that all of them have completely disappeared from the movie !
And we ’ re not talking about just the extras here ...
Actors like Andy García , Rachel Weisz , or Paul Rudd have been left completely out of films too .
Shailene Woodley is a very versatile actress who is best known for her leading roles in The Divergent Series franchise and for appearing in the film The Fault in Our Stars .
In 2014 , when both films were released , Woodley also played a role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter in her career : superhero movies .
She was chosen to bring Peter Parker ’ s second love interest , Mary Jane Watson , to life in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 .
But during the editing and postproduction stages , Marc Webb , the film ’ s director , decided to cut all of Woodley ’ s scenes .
In his opinion , the scenes were a distraction from the relationship that really makes the plot tick : Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy , played by Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone respectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement for Woodley to formally join the franchise in the third installment , this never happened and her role as the spidey hero ’ s love partner was completely dismissed .
Too bad !
In any case , Woodley declared that she was not holding any grudge for it .
Terence Stamp , the immortal General Zod of Christopher Reeve ’ s Superman saga , has had a very successful career , and he was so close to adding Mr. and Mrs. Smith to his CV .
Stamp was supposed to share the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but as it turns out , he wasn ’ t the only one cut out of the final version of the movie .
Originally , at the end of the script , both Jolie ’ s and Pitt ’ s characters were supposed to work together to face the true villains .
These were meant to be played by Stamp and Jacqueline Bisset .
But eventually , the team decided to change this ending and their roles completely disappeared .
Rachel Weisz is , without a doubt , an amazing actress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to experience having to be cut out of a film .
Weisz worked for 3 months on director Terrence Malick ’ s film To the Wonder , only to find that the director decided to completely cut her character out of the film after the editing stage .
Weisz is far from being the only actor who has seen their performance for Malick ’ s films disappear .
Many actors and actresses have been known to have been cut out of Malick ’ s final edits , including big shots like Viggo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian Bale .
In the words of Black Mass ’ director , actress Sienna Miller delivered an extraordinary performance for his movie .
But not even that spared her from being taken out of the final cut , according to him , for narrative reasons .
He felt that Miller ’ s character didn ’ t really add much to the plot .
This remains a very peculiar move , mainly because she played the part of Johnny Depp ’ s partner , who was actually the main character ...
The movie is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn is based on real-life events .
And in real life , Miller ’ s character helped the protagonist to get away and kept him from being captured for about 16 years .
Split turned out to be a great hit , and for many , a perfect example of just how talented M. Night Shyamalan can be , despite his many previous box-office flops .
The original film was about 3 hours long , which the director later had to cut down to 2 .
That meant that some of the subplots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Among them , there was a scene with a doctor who gave more information about the protagonist ’ s syndrome .
This part , which ended up being completely cut out of the film , was played by Sterling K. Brown before he rose to fame for his performance in American Crime Story : All Against O. J. Simpson and People Like Us .
Paul Rudd is probably known as one of the most charismatic actors in Hollywood today .
However , regardless of the fact that the movie ’ s director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridesmaids is one of the funniest scenes he has ever seen , his role was eventually cut out from the final version of the movie .
Rudd played a man with whom the protagonist went on a blind date , and who ends up being a sociopath .
The reasons behind the director ’ s choice were once again , issues with the length of the film .
Rudd ’ s part wasn ’ t the only one cut out .
All of the blind date scenes that the protagonist took part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was first announced that Jena Malone , the actress with whom director Zack Snyder had already worked with in Sucker Punch , would take part in Batman vs. Superman : Dawn of Justice , there was an impressive amount of speculation about what kind of character she would play .
It was even suggested that she could bring Batgirl to the big screen or maybe a sort of female version of Robin .
However , because the director had to limit the length of the film , the scenes in which the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sometime later , with the film ’ s release for the small screen , it was discovered that Malone only had a minor role .
She played a forensic examiner supporting Lois Lane in her investigation .
James Gandolfini is best known for his performance in HBO ’ s modern classic The Sopranos .
This very same actor was supposed to play Sandra ’ s Bullock lover in the movie Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close .
However , the production team felt it was inappropriate for her character to have an affair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently died in a rather tragic way .
For that reason , Gandolfini ’ s appearance was simply cut out , even though he had already shot most of his scenes .
Matt Smith became internationally known for his performance as the eleventh Doctor in the legendary Doctor Who series .
A few years ago , the actor had the opportunity to play a young version of Colin Farrell in the film In Bruges .
However , because the movie ’ s director felt that the scene that he was supposed to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up being completely cut from the film .
Still , the scene made it into the extra footage included in the small screen version of the movie and is pretty popular among the fans of the British science fiction series .
Here ’ s another example of an actor who could have played Colin Farrell ’ s character .
While Matt Smith was supposed to play a younger version of him , Ethan Hawke had secured a role in the remake of Total Recall , as the real version of the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face .
So Hawke filmed a number of scenes , but the director decided to not include them to avoid confusion .
This was because the romantic relationship that the character develops with Jessica Biel ’ s character would have to be built in a credible way , with 2 different actors and getting that kind of chemistry right on stage is not an easy thing to do .
That said , Hawke ’ s scenes do appear in extended versions of the film .
La Toya Jackson had a small role in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brüno , the main character , was supposed to be looking all over the actress ’ s phone for the phone number of her famous brother , Michael Jackson .
Once he found it and said it out loud in front of the camera , La Toya was supposed to get angry and quit the interview with Brüno .
In the end , the scene was cut at the last minute , out of respect for the memory of the singer , who died only a few days before the movie premiered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Rings saga , Viggo Mortensen became an internationally renowned actor .
However , before having the successful career he has managed to build up so far , the actor had to face some of the most bitter challenges in the industry .
One of these was during his time working on Woody Allen ’ s The Purple Rose of Cairo .
There , he had a role that he never really understood .
It seems that Woody Allen simply asked him to improvise all of his part .
As if that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part happened when he took his family to finally watch the movie .
It turns out that it wasn ’ t until they watched the movie that they all noticed Viggo Mortensen ’ s scenes were completely left out .
And not only that , but his name wasn ’ t even mentioned in the credits .
Fortunately , he got over that pretty quickly and continued with a career that led him to becoming a very successful actor .

Sometimes, in Hollywood, it doesn’t matter how great of an actor you are, you can always get cut out of a film. Making a movie is a very challenging process. It involves putting together the work of many creative people and the results can be very surprising. That’s why it can happen that when editing the movie after the shooting, some scenes have to be cut out. Of course, this is a common thing, but every now and then actors have noticed that not only are some of the scenes missing that they appeared in, but that all of them have completely disappeared from the movie! And we’re not talking about just the extras here... Actors like Andy García, Rachel Weisz, or Paul Rudd have been left completely out of films too.
So without further ado, Bright Side wants to introduce you to 15 celebrities whose characters disappeared from some of your favorite movies.
1. Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley is a very versatile actress who is best known for her leading roles in The Divergent Series franchise and for appearing in the film The Fault in Our Stars. In 2014, when both films were released, Woodley also played a role that could have possibly opened a new chapter in her career: superhero movies. She was chosen to bring Peter Parker’s second love interest, Mary Jane Watson, to life in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. But during the editing and postproduction stages, Marc Webb, the film’s director, decided to cut all of Woodley’s scenes. In his opinion, the scenes were a distraction from the relationship that really makes the plot tick: Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, played by Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone respectively. And while there was a vague agreement for Woodley to formally join the franchise in the third installment, this never happened and her role as the spidey hero’s love partner was completely dismissed. Too bad! In any case, Woodley declared that she was not holding any grudge for it.
2. Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp, the immortal General Zod of Christopher Reeve’s Superman saga, has had a very successful career, and he was so close to adding Mr. and Mrs. Smith to his CV. Stamp was supposed to share the stage with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but as it turns out, he wasn’t the only one cut out of the final version of the movie. Originally, at the end of the script, both Jolie’s and Pitt’s characters were supposed to work together to face the true villains. These were meant to be played by Stamp and Jacqueline Bisset. But eventually, the team decided to change this ending and their roles completely disappeared.
3. Andy García
Andy García came very close to getting a somewhat important role in the film Dangerous Minds, released in 1995. His character was supposed to be Michelle Pfeiffer’s crush. He even went so far as to act in some of the planned scenes. However, by the time the final cut was released, his character had simply disappeared.
4. Jessica Chastain
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is one of young director Xavier Dolan’s most controversial films. In addition to receiving mixed reviews, this film caused a lot of hype when the scenes of actress Jessica Chastain, who was at the height of her fame at the time, were completely cut out. According to the director, Chastain’s participation simply didn’t match with the film’s narrative.
5. Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz is, without a doubt, an amazing actress. The Oscar winner, however, also had to experience having to be cut out of a film. Weisz worked for 3 months on director Terrence Malick’s film To the Wonder, only to find that the director decided to completely cut her character out of the film after the editing stage. Weisz is far from being the only actor who has seen their performance for Malick’s films disappear. Many actors and actresses have been known to have been cut out of Malick’s final edits, including big shots like Viggo Mortensen, Mickey Rourke, and even Christian Bale.
6. Sienna Miller
In the words of Black Mass’ director, actress Sienna Miller delivered an extraordinary performance for his movie. But not even that spared her from being taken out of the final cut, according to him, for narrative reasons. He felt that Miller’s character didn’t really add much to the plot. This remains a very peculiar move, mainly because she played the part of Johnny Depp’s partner, who was actually the main character... The movie is based on a book, which in turn is based on real-life events. And in real life, Miller’s character helped the protagonist to get away and kept him from being captured for about 16 years.
7. Sterling K. Brown
Split turned out to be a great hit, and for many, a perfect example of just how talented M. Night Shyamalan can be, despite his many previous box-office flops. The original film was about 3 hours long, which the director later had to cut down to 2. That meant that some of the subplots had to be cut, of course. Among them, there was a scene with a doctor who gave more information about the protagonist’s syndrome. This part, which ended up being completely cut out of the film, was played by Sterling K. Brown before he rose to fame for his performance in American Crime Story: All Against O. J. Simpson and People Like Us.
8. Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd is probably known as one of the most charismatic actors in Hollywood today. However, regardless of the fact that the movie’s director claims that Rudd’s appearance in Bridesmaids is one of the funniest scenes he has ever seen, his role was eventually cut out from the final version of the movie. Rudd played a man with whom the protagonist went on a blind date, and who ends up being a sociopath. The reasons behind the director’s choice were once again, issues with the length of the film. Rudd’s part wasn’t the only one cut out. All of the blind date scenes that the protagonist took part in were left out as well.
9. Jena Malone
When it was first announced that Jena Malone, the actress with whom director Zack Snyder had already worked with in Sucker Punch, would take part in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, there was an impressive amount of speculation about what kind of character she would play. It was even suggested that she could bring Batgirl to the big screen or maybe a sort of female version of Robin. However, because the director had to limit the length of the film, the scenes in which the actress appeared eventually had to be cut. Sometime later, with the film’s release for the small screen, it was discovered that Malone only had a minor role. She played a forensic examiner supporting Lois Lane in her investigation.
10. James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini is best known for his performance in HBO’s modern classic The Sopranos. This very same actor was supposed to play Sandra’s Bullock lover in the movie Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. However, the production team felt it was inappropriate for her character to have an affair, especially considering that her husband had recently died in a rather tragic way. For that reason, Gandolfini’s appearance was simply cut out, even though he had already shot most of his scenes.
11. Matt Smith
Matt Smith became internationally known for his performance as the eleventh Doctor in the legendary Doctor Who series. A few years ago, the actor had the opportunity to play a young version of Colin Farrell in the film In Bruges. However, because the movie’s director felt that the scene that he was supposed to take part in was too violent, he ended up being completely cut from the film. Still, the scene made it into the extra footage included in the small screen version of the movie and is pretty popular among the fans of the British science fiction series.
12. Ethan Hawke
Here’s another example of an actor who could have played Colin Farrell’s character. While Matt Smith was supposed to play a younger version of him, Ethan Hawke had secured a role in the remake of Total Recall, as the real version of the main character, before he got a new face. So Hawke filmed a number of scenes, but the director decided to not include them to avoid confusion. This was because the romantic relationship that the character develops with Jessica Biel’s character would have to be built in a credible way, with 2 different actors and getting that kind of chemistry right on stage is not an easy thing to do. That said, Hawke’s scenes do appear in extended versions of the film.
13. La Toya Jackson
La Toya Jackson had a small role in Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy Brüno. Brüno, the main character, was supposed to be looking all over the actress’s phone for the phone number of her famous brother, Michael Jackson. Once he found it and said it out loud in front of the camera, La Toya was supposed to get angry and quit the interview with Brüno. In the end, the scene was cut at the last minute, out of respect for the memory of the singer, who died only a few days before the movie premiered.
14. Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel was about to be part of what is known today as the last film of one of the best directors in the history of cinema. The actor had a role in Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. However, the overwhelmingly long shooting schedule meant that he had major overlaps with other projects. Keitel eventually had to drop out of the film. His role would then later be taken over by Sydney Pollack.
15. Viggo Mortensen
After playing Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings saga, Viggo Mortensen became an internationally renowned actor. However, before having the successful career he has managed to build up so far, the actor had to face some of the most bitter challenges in the industry. One of these was during his time working on Woody Allen’s The Purple Rose of Cairo. There, he had a role that he never really understood. It seems that Woody Allen simply asked him to improvise all of his part. As if that wasn’t enough, the worst part happened when he took his family to finally watch the movie. It turns out that it wasn’t until they watched the movie that they all noticed Viggo Mortensen’s scenes were completely left out. And not only that, but his name wasn’t even mentioned in the credits. Fortunately, he got over that pretty quickly and continued with a career that led him to becoming a very successful actor.


brightside--2020-08-18--11 Iconic Movie Scenes That Looked Realistic but Now Seem Absurd

Tom Hanks would ’ ve had to try harder in Cast Away .
What happened in the film : The character that doesn ’ t have experience or the right tools tries to make a fire to survive on the deserted island .
He uses friction .
It takes him less than a minute .
How it really works : Yes , it is possible to start a fire the way Tom Hanks ’ character did , but according to experienced traveler Bear Grylls , it will take way more time .
It ’ s not about editing , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seconds .
Bear would have to spend up to 12 hours to start a fire in real life .
The boy from Free Willy should learn more about orcas .
What happened in the film : A boy saves an orca by rescuing it from prison and letting it go .
Everyone is happy that Willy has a new home , and that it is bigger than before .
How it really works : When you see the orca in the film , pay attention to its fin .
The ones that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This happens because of stress , exhaustion , or problems with their psyche .
In the wild , this body part is important not only for living a normal life , but also for survival .
If an animal with a deformed fin returns to the ocean , it will not be able to survive .
It would be torture for the animal .
The ending in Titanic should be way darker .
What happened in the film : After the Titanic sinks , the characters are in freezing water .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lying on the door .
How it really works : There ’ s no point discussing the fact that both of them could fit on the door , because everyone was supposed to die .
The temperature was so low that hypothermia set in very fast .
In this condition , the blood doesn ’ t circulate as fast as usual and the body starts paying more attention to its vital organs .
The limbs stop moving .
And there was no way Rose could have reached the whistle and actually made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flight violates the code .
What happened in the film : During turbulence , the pilot starts talking to a dispatcher about the difficulties he ’ s having .
How it really works : Turbulence is a very regular thing in aviation .
There are 4 categories of turbulence : light , moderate , strong , and extreme .
Everyone that has flown in a plane has experienced light turbulence .
Moderate turbulence is a little more serious , like when things on the plane start moving .
And in strong turbulence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced professional .
Not a single pilot will waste time talking to a dispatcher during this type of turbulence .
The most important task is to continue the flight and keep calm .
Only when the hardest part is over , should you inform the dispatcher about the problem .
The elephant from Ace Ventura : When Nature Calls was never understood .
What happened in the film : An elephant attacks a person with its front feet up high .
How it really works : This position is not typical aggressive behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on its back paws , the stomach is vulnerable .
If an elephant is aggressive , it will keep its head down and rush toward a person .
What we see on the screen looks more like a circus show .
There ’ s one more mistake in another scene .
The film is set in Africa .
On the wall , there is the head of an African elephant .
But when the wall crumbles and a real animal runs in , it ’ s an Indian elephant .
The differences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small ears , no tusks , and the shape of their head is completely different .
But Indian elephants are easier to train , which is probably why it was chosen for the film .
In Whiplash , the character was a bit too strong .
What happened in the film : The main character is running late for a concert .
He starts driving in a very erratic way , talking on the phone , yelling , and he doesn ’ t notice a truck .
The car turns over , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up quickly , and continues to the concert .
How it really works : From a medical standpoint , after this kind of accident , you shouldn ’ t move and you should wait for an ambulance .
If there is any danger that the car will catch on fire , you can crawl away a little .
So , there ’ s no way he could just get up and run .
He might have internal bleeding , a neck injury , or something else .
Matt Damon in The Martian should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others .
What happened in the film : Matt Damon ’ s character is hit by a part of the antenna and pushed away .
This is the main starting point of the film .
How it really works : On Mars , there are many storms and sometimes they spread around huge territories .
But don ’ t forget that the atmosphere of the planet is extremely thin .
In order to understand how thin it is , you would have to climb about 18 miles straight up .
For example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 miles and everyone who goes there needs additional oxygen .
In these conditions , a storm would be very hard to notice , so there ’ s very little chance the character would be hit .
Also , for some reason , in the film , the gravity on Mars seems to be exactly like it is on Earth , but in fact , it ’ s only 38 % of the Earth ’ s gravity .
This character wouldn ’ t be able to move normally and everything would look different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jungle 2 Jungle was funny , but not very realistic .
What happened in the film : A spider decides to teach the character a lesson and starts chasing him .
How it really works : Even though there are many stories where people have claimed that they were chased by a spider , it ’ s not very likely these stories are true .
They don ’ t chase people and they want nothing to do with us .
They just want to hide .
Usually , they are calm but if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bite the thing that is threatening them .
What happened in the film : The military , driving cars , go on the runway and try to catch the plane .
They almost succeed but at the very last moment , the plane leaves the ground .
How it really works : You definitely shouldn ’ t drive right behind a plane engine .
It ’ s incredibly hot there and the wind is blowing at around 100 mph .
Besides , you can ’ t really catch a plane using a regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 185 mph .
Not even the coolest guys in the world can catch a plane or even dream of stopping it .
In Ad Astra , the sound effects were a little over the top .
The head of the Cullen family from Twilight is not a very good doctor .
What happened in the film : The driver of a van loses control and drives right onto the main character .
But then the hero appears and saves her at the last moment .
The girl goes to the hospital where she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asks how she feels and flashes light into her eyes in order to make sure she doesn ’ t have PTSD .
How it really works : In this case , there is absolutely no point in checking the pupil ’ s reaction to light if Cullen wanted to make sure Bella doesn ’ t have PTSD .
This disorder is not something you can diagnose right after the traumatic episode .
It appears later .
Also , Cullen was quite lazy as a doctor : the way he checks the patient makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @

There are many videos online where experts in different areas break down the scenes from movies and talk about how realistic they are. Some episodes are unique and others can be seen in many different movies, for example, when pilots talk on the radio during turbulence or when someone starts a fire with friction.
We at Bright Side had a chance to have a different look at the famous scenes from famous movies where logic was sacrificed for the sake of spectacle.
Tom Hanks would’ve had to try harder in Cast Away.
What happened in the film: The character that doesn’t have experience or the right tools tries to make a fire to survive on the deserted island. He uses friction. It takes him less than a minute. How it really works: Yes, it is possible to start a fire the way Tom Hanks’ character did, but according to experienced traveler Bear Grylls, it will take way more time. It’s not about editing, in the film this scene literally takes 30 seconds. Bear would have to spend up to 12 hours to start a fire in real life.
The boy from Free Willy should learn more about orcas.
What happened in the film: A boy saves an orca by rescuing it from prison and letting it go. Everyone is happy that Willy has a new home, and that it is bigger than before. How it really works: When you see the orca in the film, pay attention to its fin. The ones that were grown in captivity have a deformed fin. This happens because of stress, exhaustion, or problems with their psyche. In the wild, this body part is important not only for living a normal life, but also for survival. If an animal with a deformed fin returns to the ocean, it will not be able to survive. It would be torture for the animal.
The ending in Titanic should be way darker.
What happened in the film: After the Titanic sinks, the characters are in freezing water. One dies of hypothermia and one survives by lying on the door. How it really works: There’s no point discussing the fact that both of them could fit on the door, because everyone was supposed to die. The temperature was so low that hypothermia set in very fast. In this condition, the blood doesn’t circulate as fast as usual and the body starts paying more attention to its vital organs. The limbs stop moving. And there was no way Rose could have reached the whistle and actually made a sound.
The incredibly talkative pilot in Flight violates the code.
What happened in the film: During turbulence, the pilot starts talking to a dispatcher about the difficulties he’s having. How it really works: Turbulence is a very regular thing in aviation. There are 4 categories of turbulence: light, moderate, strong, and extreme. Everyone that has flown in a plane has experienced light turbulence. Moderate turbulence is a little more serious, like when things on the plane start moving. And in strong turbulence, you should hope your pilot is an experienced professional. Not a single pilot will waste time talking to a dispatcher during this type of turbulence. The most important task is to continue the flight and keep calm. Only when the hardest part is over, should you inform the dispatcher about the problem.
The elephant from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls was never understood.
What happened in the film: An elephant attacks a person with its front feet up high. How it really works: This position is not typical aggressive behavior for an elephant. When an elephant is on its back paws, the stomach is vulnerable. If an elephant is aggressive, it will keep its head down and rush toward a person. What we see on the screen looks more like a circus show. There’s one more mistake in another scene. The film is set in Africa. On the wall, there is the head of an African elephant. But when the wall crumbles and a real animal runs in, it’s an Indian elephant. The differences are quite obvious: Indian elephants have small ears, no tusks, and the shape of their head is completely different. But Indian elephants are easier to train, which is probably why it was chosen for the film.
In Whiplash, the character was a bit too strong.
What happened in the film: The main character is running late for a concert. He starts driving in a very erratic way, talking on the phone, yelling, and he doesn’t notice a truck. The car turns over, the guy gets a few injuries, gets up quickly, and continues to the concert. How it really works: From a medical standpoint, after this kind of accident, you shouldn’t move and you should wait for an ambulance. If there is any danger that the car will catch on fire, you can crawl away a little. So, there’s no way he could just get up and run. He might have internal bleeding, a neck injury, or something else.
Matt Damon in The Martian should have come back home along with the others.
What happened in the film: Matt Damon’s character is hit by a part of the antenna and pushed away. This is the main starting point of the film. How it really works: On Mars, there are many storms and sometimes they spread around huge territories. But don’t forget that the atmosphere of the planet is extremely thin. In order to understand how thin it is, you would have to climb about 18 miles straight up. For example, the top of Everest is just above 5 miles and everyone who goes there needs additional oxygen. In these conditions, a storm would be very hard to notice, so there’s very little chance the character would be hit. Also, for some reason, in the film, the gravity on Mars seems to be exactly like it is on Earth, but in fact, it’s only 38% of the Earth’s gravity. This character wouldn’t be able to move normally and everything would look different.
The scene with the tarantula in Jungle 2 Jungle was funny, but not very realistic.
What happened in the film: A spider decides to teach the character a lesson and starts chasing him. How it really works: Even though there are many stories where people have claimed that they were chased by a spider, it’s not very likely these stories are true. They don’t chase people and they want nothing to do with us. They just want to hide. Usually, they are calm but if they have to fight, they may bite the thing that is threatening them.
In Argo, suspense won over logic.
What happened in the film: The military, driving cars, go on the runway and try to catch the plane. They almost succeed but at the very last moment, the plane leaves the ground. How it really works: You definitely shouldn’t drive right behind a plane engine. It’s incredibly hot there and the wind is blowing at around 100 mph. Besides, you can’t really catch a plane using a regular car. Planes take off at about 185 mph. Not even the coolest guys in the world can catch a plane or even dream of stopping it.
In Ad Astra, the sound effects were a little over the top.
What happened in the film: Good guys and bad guys chase each other on the Moon surface. There are explosions, gunshots, and other action scene attributes. How it really works: When you watch this scene, you start to think — where is all the sound coming from? The Moon has no atmosphere, so you can’t hear anything but what happens inside your spacesuit. But if the scene didn’t have any sound, it wouldn’t look as epic.
The head of the Cullen family from Twilight is not a very good doctor.
What happened in the film: The driver of a van loses control and drives right onto the main character. But then the hero appears and saves her at the last moment. The girl goes to the hospital where she gets a medical check. The doctor asks how she feels and flashes light into her eyes in order to make sure she doesn’t have PTSD. How it really works: In this case, there is absolutely no point in checking the pupil’s reaction to light if Cullen wanted to make sure Bella doesn’t have PTSD. This disorder is not something you can diagnose right after the traumatic episode. It appears later. Also, Cullen was quite lazy as a doctor: the way he checks the patient makes the whole process almost completely useless.


brightside--2020-08-19--Test: Use Your Eagle Eye to Find the 3D Images Hiding in Plain Sight

Optical illusions are a sort of prank that our mind plays on us by making us believe that we see something , when in fact it is showing us something else .
That ’ s exactly the case when it comes to something called stereograms , which can very easily deceive us by hiding 3D figures in flat , shapeless images .
For you to not be caught off guard , Bright Side thought to test you by showing you how the optical illusion generated by the stereograms works .
So we prepared 18 images for you to use to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shapes in a snap .
But we also included a bonus to explain how you can detect 3D images , hidden in images , just in case you can ’ t find them easily .
Like we said before , stereograms are 3D optical illusions that are caused by binocular vision : when we look at an object , our right and left eyes visualize it in a slightly different way .
They then send that information to our brain , so that it can process it , and finally “ translate ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day .
So stereograms are based on the principle of creating an illusion of depth where there isn ’ t depth at all .
3 .
Can you see the rabbit ?
5 .
And here we have a fox .
6 .
Try to find the hidden cat .
7 .
Can you find the flamingo here ?
8 .
Try finding the camel in this one .
9 .
You ’ re lucky this bull can not leave the screen !
10 .
This dog can not be found easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can you see the piglet ?
13 .
Can you find the sheep in this image ?
15 .
Could you find the hidden horse ?
18 .
Hey , you did a great job !
This is the last one , ready ?
Can you spot the hidden dolphin ?
Could you find all the animals ?
Here are some tips to find all the stereograms .
To be able to see the 3D images of the stereograms , you don ’ t need 3D glasses , but you do need a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results are worth it !
If you can ’ t see them with the naked eye , there are a few methods you can use to make sure you can still find them : • The important thing is to de-focus your view of the image , so that you can see it from each eye ’ s single perspective at the same time .
• You can focus on the center of the image and slowly move closer to it until the images starts making sense .
• Stand 30 centimeters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes until your vision becomes blurred and sort of doubled .
This will make your eyes wander off at different angles .
You will soon find one in which the hidden image will gradually appear .
Keep staring at the image until it takes on a clear shape .
Many people , no matter how hard they practice these exercises , can not see these images .
This can happen if you have problems with your binocular vision .
As we have pointed out before , in order to see the binocular image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image at the same time .
Those who have strabismus , a lazy eye , or any similar condition might not be able to see them since the brain processes images using a different concept of depth .

Optical illusions are a sort of prank that our mind plays on us by making us believe that we see something, when in fact it is showing us something else. That’s exactly the case when it comes to something called stereograms, which can very easily deceive us by hiding 3D figures in flat, shapeless images.
For you to not be caught off guard, Bright Side thought to test you by showing you how the optical illusion generated by the stereograms works. So we prepared 18 images for you to use to train your eyes and find the hidden shapes in a snap. But we also included a bonus to explain how you can detect 3D images, hidden in images, just in case you can’t find them easily.
How stereograms work
Like we said before, stereograms are 3D optical illusions that are caused by binocular vision: when we look at an object, our right and left eyes visualize it in a slightly different way. They then send that information to our brain, so that it can process it, and finally “translate” it into the 3D objects we see every day. So stereograms are based on the principle of creating an illusion of depth where there isn’t depth at all.
1. Ready to start? Find the hidden lion.
2. Find the hidden rhino.
3. Can you see the rabbit?
4. There’s a bear hiding here.
5. And here we have a fox.
6. Try to find the hidden cat.
7. Can you find the flamingo here?
8. Try finding the camel in this one.
9. You’re lucky this bull cannot leave the screen!
10. This dog cannot be found easily, we must say.
11. Can you see the piglet?
12. And here there’s a naughty monkey hiding.
13. Can you find the sheep in this image?
14. And here there’s a nice duck.
15. Could you find the hidden horse?
16. Try finding the hippo.
17. Find the hidden elephant.
18. Hey, you did a great job! This is the last one, ready? Can you spot the hidden dolphin?
Could you find all the animals? Here are some tips to find all the stereograms.
To be able to see the 3D images of the stereograms, you don’t need 3D glasses, but you do need a lot of ingenuity and patience, and the results are worth it! If you can’t see them with the naked eye, there are a few methods you can use to make sure you can still find them: The important thing is to de-focus your view of the image, so that you can see it from each eye’s single perspective at the same time.
You can focus on the center of the image and slowly move closer to it until the images starts making sense.
Stand 30 centimeters away from the image and relax your eyes until your vision becomes blurred and sort of doubled. This will make your eyes wander off at different angles. You will soon find one in which the hidden image will gradually appear. Keep staring at the image until it takes on a clear shape. Many people, no matter how hard they practice these exercises, cannot see these images. This can happen if you have problems with your binocular vision. As we have pointed out before, in order to see the binocular image, both eyes must see the same image at the same time. Those who have strabismus, a lazy eye, or any similar condition might not be able to see them since the brain processes images using a different concept of depth.


brightside--2020-08-19--15+ Moving Photos Showing Animals Who Won a Ticket to a Happier Life

When we are thinking about getting a pet , we usually think about what breed it will be .
But then we accidentally see a wet ball of fur in the street and we just can ’ t walk past it .
We catch their unhappy look for a moment and it steals our hearts forever .
And this is how we got that stray cat or dog that lives with us and loves us .
“ I adopted the saddest looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.
” “ The neighbors left and abandoned her .
I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came back , she could barely walk .
Her name is Dusha.
” “ I found her on the street when she was a 3-week-old kitten .
The tip of her tail was broken and she had a scratch on her face .
I wanted to give her away , but she stayed with us .
I love her with all my heart.
” “ This ’ aggressive ’ dog who was days from euthanasia is now the light of my life.
” “ Ran in front of my sister ’ s car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked him up .
2 years later and he ’ s become a giant cat.
” “ Found this pup for sale , tied by her neck to the back of a truck at a gas station .
We paid half price and took her home.
” From a suffering abandoned dog to our beloved good girl “ My girl , Texas , the day I adopted her vs today .
She is a very strong bird .
You guys might say that I saved her , but the truth is that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ After being abused by previous owners , repeatedly returned to the shelter , and waiting 6 months for a home , today marks Khally ’ s third year with me !
” “ On a rainy day in the fall , this wet freezing girl ran toward my feet and hugged me .
My heart sank and now belongs to her.
” “ Left — before adoption .
Right — a happy , healthy pup in his forever home !
” “ He crawled on the road right under the wheels of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , we fell in love and never gave him away.
” “ Misty found herself homeless at 8 years old and was the saddest dog at the shelter .
She has gone from 46 pounds and timid , to a happy and healthy 65 pounds !
She just needed love.
” This is Ellie .
In January , she almost froze on the side of the road .
But now she ’ s doing fine !
“ My brother took in this ’ vicious ’ Doberman that couldn ’ t ’ get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 30 days of love “ This is my best friend Ryker.
” “ 9 months ago , this fluffy boy was living on the streets in Florida before being brought to a rescue where no one wanted him .
Now he is living his best life with so much love surrounding him.
” “ Top : At the shelter , too scared to come up to anyone Bottom : Adopted and always wants to be near mom ”

When we are thinking about getting a pet, we usually think about what breed it will be. But then we accidentally see a wet ball of fur in the street and we just can’t walk past it. We catch their unhappy look for a moment and it steals our hearts forever. And this is how we got that stray cat or dog that lives with us and loves us.
We at Bright Side are convinced that every cat and dog should have its own loving human and we are very happy that the guys from this compilation are in a better place.
“I adopted the saddest looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.”
“The neighbors left and abandoned her. I was away for 2 months and when I came back, she could barely walk. Her name is Dusha.”
“I found her on the street when she was a 3-week-old kitten. The tip of her tail was broken and she had a scratch on her face. I wanted to give her away, but she stayed with us. I love her with all my heart.”
“This ’aggressive’ dog who was days from euthanasia is now the light of my life.”
“Ran in front of my sister’s car and wouldn’t move until she picked him up. 2 years later and he’s become a giant cat.”
“Found this pup for sale, tied by her neck to the back of a truck at a gas station. We paid half price and took her home.”
From a suffering abandoned dog to our beloved good girl
“My girl, Texas, the day I adopted her vs today. She is a very strong bird. You guys might say that I saved her, but the truth is that she was the one who saved me.”
“After being abused by previous owners, repeatedly returned to the shelter, and waiting 6 months for a home, today marks Khally’s third year with me!”
“On a rainy day in the fall, this wet freezing girl ran toward my feet and hugged me. My heart sank and now belongs to her.”
“Left — before adoption. Right — a happy, healthy pup in his forever home!”
“He crawled on the road right under the wheels of a car. While we were treating him, we fell in love and never gave him away.”
“Misty found herself homeless at 8 years old and was the saddest dog at the shelter. She has gone from 46 pounds and timid, to a happy and healthy 65 pounds! She just needed love.”
This is Ellie. In January, she almost froze on the side of the road. But now she’s doing fine!
“My brother took in this ’vicious’ Doberman that couldn’t ’get along with people.’”
The power of 30 days of love
“This is my best friend Ryker.”
“9 months ago, this fluffy boy was living on the streets in Florida before being brought to a rescue where no one wanted him. Now he is living his best life with so much love surrounding him.”
“Top: At the shelter, too scared to come up to anyone Bottom: Adopted and always wants to be near mom”


brightside--2020-08-19--15 Times People on the Internet Solved the Mystery of Strange Things

When we see something , we automatically start analyzing it and thinking about what its purpose could be .
Like if you take a walk to the forest and suddenly find an old building or a perfect circle in the sky and wonder what it might be .
Most of the time , we can ’ t explain what these things are , and that ’ s when the Internet comes to the rescue .
1 .
“ Was driving through Erie , PA when we saw this weird circle in the sky .
Lots of folks pulled over to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ?
” 2 .
“ What is this stabby thing on wheels that arrived in the mail by mistake from Jamaica , NY ?
” 3 .
“ There ’ s a switch on the back of an old clock that reads , ‘ miracle eye.
’ What is this ?
” 4 .
“ A bench-like structure seen near the River Brue in the county of Somerset , England ” 5 .
“ These are a bunch of wooden spikes with no numbers or words on them.
” 6 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it seems to have been here longer than any of the buildings in the area.
” 7 .
“ Found this while cleaning out my grandpa ’ s house .
The only discernible marking is that star on it .
What is it ?
” 8 .
“ 2 small rings held together by a thin chain or wire .
Found this while camping in the mountains.
” 9 .
“ Looks like numbered nails on the sides of my house , all in the same row of shakes , about 5 feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Got this as a prize in a Christmas cracker with no instructions , just a few sharp hooks.
” 11 .
“ Heavy metal cubes on the end of a chain with different shapes on each side of the cubes ” 12 .
“ Found this thing on the beach .
It ’ s solid and smells like seaweed .
What is it ?
” 13 .
“ What are these wooden structures I stumbled upon in a state forest ?
” 14 .
“ See this growth in my cacti soil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about a centimeter tall but they don ’ t have deep roots and they ’ re conical in shape at the top.
” 15 .
“ I found this metal object , no text or numbers to be found .
It can retract to be the size of a bracelet .
”

When we see something, we automatically start analyzing it and thinking about what its purpose could be. Like if you take a walk to the forest and suddenly find an old building or a perfect circle in the sky and wonder what it might be. Most of the time, we can’t explain what these things are, and that’s when the Internet comes to the rescue.
Bright Side is extremely passionate about mysterious findings, so we’ve prepared a new load of pics that could easily challenge your mind.
1. “Was driving through Erie, PA when we saw this weird circle in the sky. Lots of folks pulled over to take pics of it. What is this?”
Answer: “It’s a blown transformer smoke ring.” SlippingAbout / Reddit A smoke ring is a visible vortex ring formed by smoke in a clear atmosphere.
2. “What is this stabby thing on wheels that arrived in the mail by mistake from Jamaica, NY?”
Answer: “It’s for weeding cracks and crevices.” jackrats / Reddit
3. “There’s a switch on the back of an old clock that reads, ‘miracle eye.’ What is this?”
Answer: “It’s a light sensor that can be turned on and off. When on, the clock won’t make chiming noises unless it senses light. This way, at night, it doesn’t wake people up.” b3rr14ul7 / Reddit
4. “A bench-like structure seen near the River Brue in the county of Somerset, England”
Answer: “These are bird watching points.” dimesdan / Reddit
5. “These are a bunch of wooden spikes with no numbers or words on them.”
Answer: “They’re splicing fids for splicing ropes together.” S-IVB_Third_Stage / Reddit
6. “Found this structure behind a Petsmart and it seems to have been here longer than any of the buildings in the area.”
Answer: “Those are I-beams. This thing was built stronger than a house, so there’s no way it was a simple greenhouse. The pulley and second story make me think something like a barn loft was up there.” CrossP / Reddit
7. “Found this while cleaning out my grandpa’s house. The only discernible marking is that star on it. What is it?”
8. “2 small rings held together by a thin chain or wire. Found this while camping in the mountains.”
Answer: “It’s a wire saw.” witchstrm / Reddit
9. “Looks like numbered nails on the sides of my house, all in the same row of shakes, about 5 feet up from the ground.”
Answer: “The house was a kit house from Sears. They labeled the nails to make it easier to follow the instructions.” dogmatixx / Reddit
10. “Got this as a prize in a Christmas cracker with no instructions, just a few sharp hooks.”
Answer: “It’s a needle threader.” BattleFlan / Reddit
11. “Heavy metal cubes on the end of a chain with different shapes on each side of the cubes”
Answer: “It’s Han Solo’s lucky dice.” skypos / Reddit.
12. “Found this thing on the beach. It’s solid and smells like seaweed. What is it?”
13. “What are these wooden structures I stumbled upon in a state forest?”
Answer: “It’s a blast wall. It’s protecting the bunker below. They’re generally full of large rocks and packed dirt.” Wanderer_67 / Reddit
14. “See this growth in my cacti soil? What is it? Each one is about a centimeter tall but they don’t have deep roots and they’re conical in shape at the top.”
Answer: “They’re called Cup Fungi: The Pezizaceae (commonly referred to as cup fungi) and they’re a family of fungi in the Ascomycota which produce mushrooms that tend to grow in the shape of a ‘cup.’ Spores are formed on the inner surface of the fruit body (mushroom). The cup shape typically serves as a way to form raindrops into splashing spores out of the cup.” ValhallaNY / Reddit
15. “I found this metal object, no text or numbers to be found. It can retract to be the size of a bracelet.”
Answer: “It’s the top (closure part) of a purse or small handbag.” sjhill / Reddit