brightside--2020-01-29--15 Dialogues Between Fathers and Kids That Couldn’t Be More Unpredictable

Last night , my 3-year-old kicked me during a tantrum .
As I tucked him in bed later , he apologized .
“ I ’ ll never kick you again , ” he said , pulling me in closer and kissing my cheek .
“ Just do exactly what I tell you to do and I ’ ll never have to kick you again.
” My son is a mobster .
© HenpeckedHal / Twitter There was an announcement on the plane , “ If there is a person with medical education onboard , please approach the crew.
” My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been you .
Me : Not now , Dad .
Dad : They don ’ t need a person with a diploma in IT , do they ?
Me : Dad , there is a person feeling bad .
Dad : Why don ’ t you go and reset him ?
© useless_yeen / Twitter I was helping my daughter get ready for kindergarten and she says : — Dad , let ’ s have a heart-to-heart talk ?
Who do you want me to become when I grow up ?
— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person .
— No , I am asking about my profession .
— It ’ s up to you .
I want you to like your job and feel interested in it .
— I have already chosen a profession but I don ’ t know what it ’ s called .
I want to work in a water park .
I ’ ll go there in the morning , go down a water slide , and give the guests permission to use it , if I liked it .
Then I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeat it every day .
— You don ’ t want to sell ice cream anymore ?
— No , people buy ice cream only in the summer and they don ’ t need it in the winter .
While I need STABILITY .
© Sibirskix / Pikabu

Last night, my 3-year-old kicked me during a tantrum. As I tucked him in bed later, he apologized. “I’ll never kick you again,” he said, pulling me in closer and kissing my cheek. “Just do exactly what I tell you to do and I’ll never have to kick you again.” My son is a mobster. © HenpeckedHal / Twitter
There was an announcement on the plane, “If there is a person with medical education onboard, please approach the crew.” My dad pushing me: It could’ve been you. Me: Not now, Dad. Dad: They don’t need a person with a diploma in IT, do they? Me: Dad, there is a person feeling bad. Dad: Why don’t you go and reset him? © useless_yeen / Twitter
I was helping my daughter get ready for kindergarten and she says:
— Dad, let’s have a heart-to-heart talk? Who do you want me to become when I grow up?
— I want you to become a good person.
— No, I am asking about my profession.
— It’s up to you. I want you to like your job and feel interested in it.
— I have already chosen a profession but I don’t know what it’s called. I want to work in a water park. I’ll go there in the morning, go down a water slide, and give the guests permission to use it, if I liked it. Then I’ll go home. I’ll repeat it every day.
— You don’t want to sell ice cream anymore?
— No, people buy ice cream only in the summer and they don’t need it in the winter. While I need STABILITY. © Sibirskix / Pikabu


brightside--2020-01-29--People Who Often Get Flowers Tend to Be Happier and Smile More, According to a Study

People Who Often Get Flowers Tend to Be Happier and Smile More , According to a Study Receiving flowers for Valentine ’ s Day is one of the gifts that women prefer the most , revealed a survey , and now we know the reason behind this .
According to a study , getting flowers not only makes people happy , but it also reduces stress and depression .
In addition to that , there are a lot more benefits of receiving flowers .
Bright Side has listed them down below for our readers .
Flowers make people smile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effects flowers have on people , 2 professors began their research at Rutgers .
In a series of experiments , they presented the participants with different gifts — a fruit basket , a beautiful candle , and a bouquet of flowers .
Observing their reactions , it was noted that people were happier when they received flowers and had a genuine smile on their faces .
Flowers evoked a `` Duchenne smile '' in people , the truest kind of smile which involves the eyes , the mouth , and the cheeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people when they were given other gifts .
In fact , it was observed that the people who received flowers were happier than others in the study , even after 3 days !
Jeannette Haviland , one of the researchers behind the study , added further that flowers are like pets of the plant world .
Just like playing with puppies and kittens reduces stress , flowers evoke a similar kind of happiness and elevate our mood .
They bring you closer to people and keep depression away .
Flowers also bring you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and loved ones .
According to an expert , receiving flowers releases `` happy chemicals '' in our body , boosting dopamine ( responsible for feeling good ) , oxytocin ( responsible for bonding and love ) , and serotonin ( an anti-depressant ) , which leaves us feeling refreshed and happy !
Do you agree with the study ?
Tag your friends below and drop a hint that you want flowers !

Flowers are one of women’s favorite Valentine’s Day gifts, a survey revealed, and now we know the reason. According to a study, receiving flowers not only makes people happy; it also reduces stress and depression.
In addition to that, there are a lot more benefits of receiving flowers. Bright Side has listed them down below for our readers.
Flowers make people smile, more than anything.
To learn about the effects flowers have on people, 2 professors began their research at Rutgers. In a series of experiments, they presented the participants with different gifts — a fruit basket, a beautiful candle, and a bouquet of flowers. Observing their reactions, it was noted that people were happier when they received flowers and had a genuine smile on their faces.
They make people happy for days.
Flowers evoked a “Duchenne smile” in people, the truest kind of smile which involves the eyes, the mouth, and the cheeks. This reaction was not observed in people when they were given other gifts. In fact, it was observed that the people who received flowers were happier than others in the study, even after 3 days!
They reduce stress, like pets.
Jeannette Haviland, one of the researchers behind the study, added further that flowers are like pets of the plant world. Just like playing with puppies and kittens reduces stress, flowers evoke a similar kind of happiness and elevate our mood.
They bring you closer to people and keep depression away.
According to an expert, receiving flowers releases “happy chemicals” in our body, boosting dopamine (responsible for feeling good), oxytocin (responsible for bonding and love), and serotonin (an anti-depressant), which leaves us feeling refreshed and happy!
Do you agree with the study? Tag your friends below and drop a hint that you want flowers!
Please note: This article was updated in May 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-01-28--15 Rare Photos of Celebrities That Show Their Heartwarming Side

15 Rare Photos of Celebrities That Show Their Heartwarming Side At the end of the day , celebrities are people just like us .
They certainly have had their day in the sun , and they can also have the cute , heartwarming moments that all people have with their friends and family .
And thanks to modern social media , even their fans can share in these happy moments !
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John Travolta was happy to pose with his friend ’ s mother .
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Even Adam Sandler knew the importance of smiling for your prom date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought Taylor Swift growing up on a Christmas tree farm was just a fairy tale ... 5 .
Beyoncé might be the Queen of the Earth but she ’ ll always be her mother ’ s baby girl .
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Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow bring “ friends ” to a whole new level .
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“ My sister dated Macho Man Randy Savage back in the 90s .
This is me with him.
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Twice the Duff sisters ... twice the fun .
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Toby Maguire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a magical “ Future Actors Land.
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Selena Gomez found the power of friendship , even in scary times .
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When the cast of Friends had lunch before taping “ The Last One ” on January 23 , 2004 .
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Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were stars , even during their Mouseketeer days .
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Future Tony Soprano , James Gandolfini , puts on a smile at his New Jersey high school .

At the end of the day, celebrities are people just like us. They certainly have had their day in the sun, and they can also have the cute, heartwarming moments that all people have with their friends and family. And thanks to modern social media, even their fans can share in these happy moments!
We at Bright Side love touching stories, so we’re sharing these loving photos with you!
1. John Travolta was happy to pose with his friend’s mother.
2. Merry Christmas from Matt LeBlanc.
3. Even Adam Sandler knew the importance of smiling for your prom date.
4. Just in case you thought Taylor Swift growing up on a Christmas tree farm was just a fairy tale...
5. Beyoncé might be the Queen of the Earth but she’ll always be her mother’s baby girl.
6. Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow bring “friends” to a whole new level.
7. “My sister dated Macho Man Randy Savage back in the 90s. This is me with him.”
8. Twice the Duff sisters...twice the fun.
9. “My aunt dated Jimmy Fallon.”
10. Toby Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio bowling together proves the existence of a magical “Future Actors Land.”
11. Selena Gomez found the power of friendship, even in scary times.
12. When the cast of Friends had lunch before taping “The Last One” on January 23, 2004.
13. Cindy Crawford shared a sweet photo on her Twitter:
14. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were stars, even during their Mouseketeer days.
15. Future Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, puts on a smile at his New Jersey high school.
Bonus: “Robin Williams visiting a homeless shelter in 1988.”


brightside--2020-01-28--A Crossed-Eyed Cat Wins the Hearts of Thousands and Raises Money for Animal Shelters

A Crossed-Eyed Cat Wins the Hearts of Thousands and Raises Money for Animal Shelters A cute crossed-eyed cat named Belarus had to spend some time in a shelter before he found his forever home .
Now that he lives with his loving and caring mom Rachel , he ’ s the happiest cat ever and he ’ s even helping to raise some money for other animals in need .
Here at Bright Side we believe that every pet is worth being loved , and we are glad that Belarus found his home .
It ’ s impossible to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment you see him , and now it ’ s your turn to meet this fluffy cutie with his lovely quirky eyes .
Rachel , the mom of Belarus , took him from an animal shelter in San Francisco back in 2018 .
Since then Belarus has become her faithful friend , who follows her everywhere from the kitchen to the shower .
“ There is no privacy with Belarus in the house , ” said Rachel , in an interview about her wonderful cat .
Belarus helps Rachel around the house and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , turning any activity into lots of fun , and , of course , he ’ s great when it comes to cuddles .
“ He cuddles a lot when I ’ m on the couch watching TV or sending emails , ” says Rachel .
“ He ’ ll make sure he ’ s right beside me and then will fall asleep or start to clean himself.
” Rachel and Belarus are sharing pictures and videos of their daily life on their Instagram and Facebook pages , and their YouTube channel ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 250,000 followers ! )
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This cat-and-human story , with its happy ending , has once again proven that looks don ’ t matter , and that each and every pet is worth our love .
Belarus is not just a funny fluffy kitty who brings a lot of joy to his mom and to all of his followers on social media .
Belarus has his face on hoodies , T-shirts , and other merchandise that you can buy on a special website .
This platform partners with animal shelters and it helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once a shelter cat himself , now Belarus is helping other cats and dogs .
You can help animals by purchasing merchandise with Belarus on it , and meanwhile have a look at some cute photos Rachel and Belarus are sharing via Instagram .
Did Belarus manage to win your heart ?
Do you know of any other animals with cute quirky features that make them look even more adorable ?

A cute crossed-eyed cat named Belarus had to spend some time in a shelter before he found his forever home. Now that he lives with his loving and caring mom Rachel, he’s the happiest cat ever and he’s even helping to raise some money for other animals in need.
Here at Bright Side we believe that every pet is worth being loved, and we are glad that Belarus found his home. It’s impossible to not fall in love with this cat the moment you see him, and now it’s your turn to meet this fluffy cutie with his lovely quirky eyes.
Rachel, the mom of Belarus, took him from an animal shelter in San Francisco back in 2018. Since then Belarus has become her faithful friend, who follows her everywhere from the kitchen to the shower. “There is no privacy with Belarus in the house,” said Rachel, in an interview about her wonderful cat. Belarus helps Rachel around the house and takes part in everything that she does, turning any activity into lots of fun, and, of course, he’s great when it comes to cuddles. “He cuddles a lot when I’m on the couch watching TV or sending emails,” says Rachel. “He’ll make sure he’s right beside me and then will fall asleep or start to clean himself.”
Rachel and Belarus are sharing pictures and videos of their daily life on their Instagram and Facebook pages, and their YouTube channel (their Instagram account now has more than 250,000 followers!). This cat-and-human story, with its happy ending, has once again proven that looks don’t matter, and that each and every pet is worth our love.
Belarus is not just a funny fluffy kitty who brings a lot of joy to his mom and to all of his followers on social media. Belarus has his face on hoodies, T-shirts, and other merchandise that you can buy on a special website. This platform partners with animal shelters and it helps to raise money for animals in need. Once a shelter cat himself, now Belarus is helping other cats and dogs. You can help animals by purchasing merchandise with Belarus on it, and meanwhile have a look at some cute photos Rachel and Belarus are sharing via Instagram.
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brightside--2020-01-28--Why 3 Children Give Moms More Stress Than Other Numbers of Kids

Why 3 Children Give Moms More Stress Than Other Numbers of Kids Motherhood changes women : not only does she now have to think about someone else every second of her life , but she does things she ’ s never done and never thought she ’ d have to : like sewing costumes for a school play at night , making gypsum crafts for school projects , or baking cookies for a fair .
With every additional kid , the amount of work increases exponentially , but once you handle it , we bet there ’ s nothing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Motherhood is more stressful than it seems .
In 2013 , TODAY conducted an online survey on mothers ’ stress levels and their reasons , in which 7,164 mothers participated .
It turned out that , on average , on a scale of 1-10 , a mom evaluates her stress level as an 8.5 , and there are several reasons for that .
75 % of the moms said that they feel the judgment and the pressure to be `` perfect '' from - surprisingly or not , mostly from another mom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do everything that is needed ( 60 % ) , staying fit and attractive ( 90 % ) , and stress caused by their partners ( 46 % reported that their partners caused more stress than their kids ) .
Moms admit that the hardest transition is when they have a third child .
Children , of course , have their own contributions to mom ’ s stress too .
The results show , that the peak of the stress for a mother is when the number of kids reaches the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from one child to 2 is not a very big challenge , but when 2 becomes 3 , the world turns upside down .
The reason for that is pretty simple : you only have 2 hands , and together with your partner you ’ re usually 2 as well , and one kid becomes “ extra.
” One mom noted that you basically can ’ t hold all of their hands while crossing the street , and this situation totally seems out of control and your stress levels go to the moon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A blogger mom of 3 also lists many more explanations of the stress that grows with the third child .
For example , middle kids get the shaft , since they do n't have the privilege of the oldest to help and to do everything first , or the privilege of getting all the attention like the youngest one .
Moreover , it 's less likely that you 'll decide on a movie to watch or a game to play that everyone will be happy about .
But if more come , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all this , having more than 3 kids should be just impossible to handle .
But as it seems , it doesn ’ t happen .
Moms admit that when they have 4 or more kids , it becomes a matter of survival with no place for perfectionism anymore .
And from then on , they take it easier .
At the point of 4 kids , many moms start to be okay with their kids eating markers , jumping in every pond , and eating pizza for lunch , and they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and their opinions .
And that ’ s when life finally gets better .

Motherhood changes women: not only does she now have to think about someone else every second of her life, but she does things she’s never done and never thought she’d have to: like sewing costumes for a school play at night, making gypsum crafts for school projects, or baking cookies for a fair. With every additional kid, the amount of work increases exponentially, but once you handle it, we bet there’s nothing in this life you couldn’t do.
Here at Bright Side we figured out what number of kids is considered to be the most stressful one and we know the reason why.
Motherhood is more stressful than it seems.
In 2013, TODAY conducted an online survey on mothers’ stress levels and their reasons, in which 7,164 mothers participated. It turned out that, on average, on a scale of 1-10, a mom evaluates her stress level as an 8.5, and there are several reasons for that.
75% of the moms said that they feel the judgment and the pressure to be "perfect" from - surprisingly or not, mostly from another mom. Other reasons include lack of time to do everything that is needed (60%), staying fit and attractive (90%), and stress caused by their partners (46% reported that their partners caused more stress than their kids).
Moms admit that the hardest transition is when they have a third child.
Children, of course, have their own contributions to mom’s stress too. The results show, that the peak of the stress for a mother is when the number of kids reaches the number 3. Moms report that the transition from one child to 2 is not a very big challenge, but when 2 becomes 3, the world turns upside down.
The reason for that is pretty simple: you only have 2 hands, and together with your partner you’re usually 2 as well, and one kid becomes “extra.” One mom noted that you basically can’t hold all of their hands while crossing the street, and this situation totally seems out of control and your stress levels go to the moon and stay there the whole time.
A blogger mom of 3 also lists many more explanations of the stress that grows with the third child. For example, middle kids get the shaft, since they don't have the privilege of the oldest to help and to do everything first, or the privilege of getting all the attention like the youngest one. Moreover, it's less likely that you'll decide on a movie to watch or a game to play that everyone will be happy about.
But if more come, they just let it go.
According to all this, having more than 3 kids should be just impossible to handle. But as it seems, it doesn’t happen. Moms admit that when they have 4 or more kids, it becomes a matter of survival with no place for perfectionism anymore. And from then on, they take it easier.
At the point of 4 kids, many moms start to be okay with their kids eating markers, jumping in every pond, and eating pizza for lunch, and they don’t give a darn about other people and their opinions. And that’s when life finally gets better.


brightside--2020-01-28--People Post Touching Tributes for Kobe Bryant. Here Are 5 Things We Are Going to Remember Him For

People Post Touching Tributes for Kobe Bryant .
Here Are 5 Things We Are Going to Remember Him For The whole world is shocked to learn that Kobe Bryant is no longer with us .
The helicopter crash also took the lives of 8 other people , including his daughter Gianna .
Today , we want to show how Kobe managed to make this world a better place for all those who knew him .
As the tributes are pouring in , Bright Side wants to share the things that people from all over the globe are going to remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created touching works of art to praise his memory and we ’ ve shared them at the end of the article .
Kobe Bryant is believed to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time .
He won a lot of awards , including the Most Valuable Player Award and Olympic gold medals , and even got the numbers 8 and 24 retired on his behalf by the Lakers team .
This tragic event resurfaced a story of when Kobe stopped to help some people who had gotten into a car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in the accident , recalls that Kobe ran to his car and helped him .
And that he was kind .
Ryan also shares that he witnessed one more accident .
And Kobe was also there .
He helped everyone involved , consoled the kids , and was kind to them .
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He served as an example for others .
Man I don ’ t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals .
I had never watched ball before that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my life .
I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE .
I ’ m so FREAKING SAD right now !
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RIP LEGEND — Joel Embiid ( @ JoelEmbiid ) January 26 , 2020 I remember Kobe bringing his daughters to the WRINKLE IN TIME premiere and talking about its meaning for him as a father .
He loved his girls so .
LA weeps today , as do fans around the world .
Goodbye , Kobe and Gianna .
Our memories of you will live on and on .
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He motivated others with his speeches .
Kobe also said , “ Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged .
You have to keep moving .
You have to keep going .
Put one foot in front of the other , smile , and just keep on rolling.
” And we encourage you to do so .

The whole world is shocked to learn that Kobe Bryant is no longer with us. The helicopter crash also took the lives of 8 other people, including his daughter Gianna. Today, we want to show how Kobe managed to make this world a better place for all those who knew him.
As the tributes are pouring in, Bright Side wants to share the things that people from all over the globe are going to remember about him. Many of them have created touching works of art to praise his memory and we’ve shared them at the end of the article.
1. He was a sports legend.
Kobe Bryant is believed to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He won a lot of awards, including the Most Valuable Player Award and Olympic gold medals, and even got the numbers 8 and 24 retired on his behalf by the Lakers team.
2. He deeply loved his family.
No words are needed here, just take a look at these pictures:
3. He helped others.
This tragic event resurfaced a story of when Kobe stopped to help some people who had gotten into a car accident. Ryan Williams, who was involved in the accident, recalls that Kobe ran to his car and helped him. And that he was kind. Ryan also shares that he witnessed one more accident. And Kobe was also there. He helped everyone involved, consoled the kids, and was kind to them.
4. He served as an example for others.
5. He motivated others with his speeches.
And we share some of his quotes here: Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.
We can always kind of be average and do what’s normal. I’m not in this to do what’s normal.
I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.
The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.
When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain, it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I have to sit there and face myself and tell myself “you are a failure,” I think that is almost worse than dying.
Bonus: People honor Kobe by creating tribute art
Kobe also said, “Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile, and just keep on rolling.” And we encourage you to do so.


brightside--2020-01-28--Why Being the Black Sheep of Your Family Makes You a Special Person

Why Being the Black Sheep of Your Family Makes You a Special Person When someone says they have a black sheep in their family , we probably imagine someone weird , who ’ s maybe even bad-tempered , and who ’ s been in trouble with the law .
However , a lot of the times that ’ s not the case , and those people don ’ t deserve to be treated like outcasts .
All they ’ re guilty of is being different , probably even in a positive way .
We all want to belong .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of belonging if you sacrifice something .
To be accepted by your family members , you might need to constrain yourself .
You hide your true self and don ’ t allow yourself to do the things you want to do and that you find right .
If you are the black sheep , you don ’ t need to get your family to accept you .
And that can give you so much freedom to make your own choices in life , without having to please anyone .
You don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and you can stay true to yourself .
No one is controlling you anymore .
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It distances you from toxic people .
As much as it can hurt to feel like an outsider in your own family and maybe even to end up having little to no contact with them , this can actually be better for you .
The constant control , and the constant desire to change you to fit their ideals and to impose their standards onto you can really take a toll on your mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So getting away from those people is only doing you good .
Being different from your family teaches you to be independent .
You can ’ t trust your family members to help you make choices that will be best for you , because they ’ ll always be thinking about their interests and what they find right .
So you learn to rely only on yourself to make important life decisions .
And you learn to deal with your problems on your own , because you realize that running to your family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and make you more dependent on them .
Not being fully accepted by your own family can prepare you for difficult situations later in life .
You ’ ll keep going if you fail , because you know that not everyone will welcome you with open arms .
Your ability to stand up for yourself and what you believe in will not let you break , even in the hardest times .
And if someone criticizes you , you won ’ t let it disturb you because you ’ re used to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
If your family thinks you ’ re odd , you probably just don ’ t have a lot in common with them .
Or your open-mindedness intimidates them .
These are some of the reasons they might want to make you feel bad about being different .
But it doesn ’ t mean you ’ re wrong or that you need to change .
Those unique traits that you have and that your family doesn ’ t like about you , might help you fit in with others , those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe in and how you go about your life .
You might realize that what your family found odd , and even unacceptable , is actually the norm for other groups of people .
Being able to stand up for what you believe in and to not conform requires courage .
It ’ s a big step to assert your identity and decide to stay true to yourself .
It means you ’ ll probably have to put up with constant criticism , ridicule , and your family ’ s disappointment in you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it can be even harder if you decide to let go of them for the sake of living a more peaceful and free life .

When someone says they have a black sheep in their family, we probably imagine someone weird, who’s maybe even bad-tempered, and who’s been in trouble with the law. However, a lot of the times that’s not the case, and those people don’t deserve to be treated like outcasts. All they’re guilty of is being different, probably even in a positive way.
We at Bright Side think being the black sheep of the family is actually a good thing in many cases. And here’s why.
1. It makes you feel free.
We all want to belong. But sometimes you can only feel this sense of belonging if you sacrifice something. To be accepted by your family members, you might need to constrain yourself. You hide your true self and don’t allow yourself to do the things you want to do and that you find right. If you are the black sheep, you don’t need to get your family to accept you. And that can give you so much freedom to make your own choices in life, without having to please anyone. You don’t have to compromise your values and beliefs, and you can stay true to yourself. No one is controlling you anymore.
2. It distances you from toxic people.
As much as it can hurt to feel like an outsider in your own family and maybe even to end up having little to no contact with them, this can actually be better for you. The constant control, and the constant desire to change you to fit their ideals and to impose their standards onto you can really take a toll on your mental health and the way you see yourself. So getting away from those people is only doing you good.
3. It makes you self-sufficient.
Being different from your family teaches you to be independent. You can’t trust your family members to help you make choices that will be best for you, because they’ll always be thinking about their interests and what they find right. So you learn to rely only on yourself to make important life decisions. And you learn to deal with your problems on your own, because you realize that running to your family for help might only make things worse and make you more dependent on them.
4. It makes you stronger.
Not being fully accepted by your own family can prepare you for difficult situations later in life. You’ll keep going if you fail, because you know that not everyone will welcome you with open arms. Your ability to stand up for yourself and what you believe in will not let you break, even in the hardest times. And if someone criticizes you, you won’t let it disturb you because you’re used to it and you know how to deal with it.
5. It makes you unique.
If your family thinks you’re odd, you probably just don’t have a lot in common with them. Or your open-mindedness intimidates them. These are some of the reasons they might want to make you feel bad about being different. But it doesn’t mean you’re wrong or that you need to change. Those unique traits that you have and that your family doesn’t like about you, might help you fit in with others, those who feel the same way about what you believe in and how you go about your life. You might realize that what your family found odd, and even unacceptable, is actually the norm for other groups of people.
6. It shows your courage.
Being able to stand up for what you believe in and to not conform requires courage. It’s a big step to assert your identity and decide to stay true to yourself. It means you’ll probably have to put up with constant criticism, ridicule, and your family’s disappointment in you if you stay in touch with them. And it can be even harder if you decide to let go of them for the sake of living a more peaceful and free life.


brightside--2020-01-28--Every Hour of Running Helps You Earn 7 Hours of Life, According to Science

Every Hour of Running Helps You Earn 7 Hours of Life , According to Science The oldest marathon finisher , Fauja Singh , was 101 years old when he finished a 6.25-mile run in 1 hour and 32 minutes !
Running doesn ’ t only help you lose unwanted weight and get you in better shape , but it can also add more years to your life .
There are some people who love doing it , but even if you ’ re one of those who really , really doesn ’ t — you still should , because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study done 6 years ago showed that people who ran as little as 5 minutes a day still had a prolonged life and it was also proven that it is the only exercise that reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease , and all other causes .
In that research , it was proven that runners had 30 % and 45 % lower adjusted risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality , respectively , as well as a 3-year life expectancy benefit .
It was also proven that one hour of running a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our lives .
However , if you are wondering if other forms of exercise , such as walking or biking , have the same effects on us and our life span , the researchers have got you covered .
3 years later they did a follow-up study , answering precisely that question .
Overall , the new research reinforced the findings of the research before it .
The data indicated that running , no matter the pace or mileage , reduced a person 's risk of premature death by almost 40 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined that if every non-runner , who partook in the study , took up the sport , there would have been 16 percent fewer deaths overall , and 25 % fewer fatal heart attacks .
A very interesting thing the researchers discovered was that running returns more time to people 's lives than it consumes .
The data showed that a typical runner would spend less than 6 months running over the course of almost 40 years , but could expect an increase in their life span by 3.2 years .
To sum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day statistically lengthens your life expectancy by 7 hours , according to the scientists who conducted the research .
The study also revealed that walking and biking are connected to a longer life span , but it was n't to the same degree as running .
And they also discovered that running more than you should every day is not bad , but also not really necessary , as it did n't further increase your life span .
Running should be combined with a healthy lifestyle .
However , it is important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are associational , meaning that the people who run are people who tend to live longer , not that running directly causes a longer life span .
It does help greatly , though .
Exercising has to be taken seriously because , according to a medical study published in The Lancet , inactivity is very dangerous as it causes 1 in 10 deaths worldwide .
Of course , being active in itself is n't enough for a truly healthy and long life , people who also eat right will reap the most benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examples of how running changes lives .
243 lbs to 145 lbs .
The picture on the left is her doing her first 5k marathon , which took her 37 minutes and on the right , this is her 17 months later , completing a 21k marathon in 1 hour and 51 minutes .

The oldest marathon finisher, Fauja Singh, was 101 years old when he finished a 6.25-mile run in 1 hour and 32 minutes! Running doesn’t only help you lose unwanted weight and get you in better shape, but it can also add more years to your life. There are some people who love doing it, but even if you’re one of those who really, really doesn’t — you still should, because the benefits it carries are incredible.
Bright Side is all about a healthy and active lifestyle, so this is why we want to explain why running is so good for us.
Running can prolong your life.
A study published 8 years ago showed that people who ran as little as 5 minutes a day still had a prolonged life, and it was also proven that this exercise reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and all other causes. In that research, it was proven that runners had 30% and 45% lower adjusted risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, respectively, as well as a 3-year life expectancy benefit.
Running reduces the risk of life-threatening events.
Some more research with a total of 230,000 participants showed that people who are runners have a 27% lower risk of dying. In more detail, those who run have a 30% less chance of dying from heart disease and 23% from cancer. The research also discovered that it doesn’t matter how many times or how long someone runs per week. Once a week or 50 minutes per week are enough to boost your health and metabolism.
This study even goes as far to claim that 1 hour of running per week can increase your life expectancy by 7 hours. And activities such as cycling might also be beneficial for people’s well-being, but they cannot be compared to the properties of running.
Running should be combined with a healthy lifestyle.
However, it’s important to note that the findings in this study are associational, meaning that the people who run are people who tend to live longer, not that running directly causes a longer life span. It does help greatly though. Exercising has to be taken seriously because, according to a medical study published in The Lancet, inactivity is very dangerous as it causes 1 in 10 demises worldwide. Of course, being active in itself isn’t enough for a truly healthy and long life, people who also eat right will reap the most benefits.
BONUS: Here are some great examples of how running changes lives.
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Running changed this woman’s life. She went from 313 lb to 178 lb.
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243 lbs to 145 lbs. The picture on the left is her doing her first 5k marathon, which took her 37 minutes and on the right, this is her 17 months later, completing a 21k marathon in 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Are you going to try to include running more in your lifestyle after reading this article? Share it with us and let’s all motivate each other together.
Please note: This article was updated in March 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-01-28--15 Pets Who Can’t Stop Cherishing Their Pregnant Hoomans

Dogs and cats can sense pregnancy by detecting even slight changes in your mood and behavior .
So , if you or someone in your family is expecting , you might get a chance to witness the most gentle and sweet cuddles of them all .
If not , don ’ t worry .
We ’ re here for you !
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“ My pit has been extremely affectionate with my sister ever since she got pregnant.
” 3 .
“ Ever since my wife got pregnant , Copernicus tends to favor her more.
” 5 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t leave my side.
” 7 .
“ I ’ m pregnant and my dog won ’ t stop staring at me.
” 8 .
“ I have no doubt in my mind my dog knows I ’ m pregnant.
” 9 .
“ My cat used to be aloof .
Now that I ’ m pregnant , she has become obsessed with me .
I ’ m enjoying every minute.
” 10 .
“ My friend is pregnant and her dog will not leave her side .
Took this photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Pregnant girlfriend is having a rough morning .
The dog thinks this helps.
” 14 .
“ These cats must somehow know my wife is pregnant — every day ... like a magnet.
” 15 .
“ I think Cletus knew I was pregnant before anyone else !
” Have you ever seen a pet react like this to a pregnant woman ?
Tell us all about it in the comments and if you have photographic evidence , show it to us !

Dogs and cats can sense pregnancy by detecting even slight changes in your mood and behavior. So, if you or someone in your family is expecting, you might get a chance to witness the most gentle and sweet cuddles of them all. If not, don’t worry. We’re here for you!
Bright Side comes to you with this compilation of photos that show some of the most beautiful moments of love between pets and their owners.
1. “My pit has been extremely affectionate with my sister ever since she got pregnant.”
2. “My cat admiring my pregnant wife”
3. “Ever since my wife got pregnant, Copernicus tends to favor her more.”
4. “My cat finally accepts that I’m pregnant.”
5. “I’m 8 months pregnant and he won’t leave my side.”
6. “My cat wouldn’t cuddle before I became pregnant...”
7. “I’m pregnant and my dog won’t stop staring at me.”
8. “I have no doubt in my mind my dog knows I’m pregnant.”
9. “My cat used to be aloof. Now that I’m pregnant, she has become obsessed with me. I’m enjoying every minute.”
10. “My friend is pregnant and her dog will not leave her side. Took this photo of them the other day.”
11. “Pregnant girlfriend is having a rough morning. The dog thinks this helps.”
12. “The pup loves the baby bump!”
13. “My Rottweiler puppy fell asleep hugging my baby bump.”
14. “These cats must somehow know my wife is pregnant — every day... like a magnet.”
15. “I think Cletus knew I was pregnant before anyone else!”


brightside--2020-01-27--12 Hollywood Stars Who Went Off the Radar for Years and What They Are Doing Now

12 Hollywood Stars Who Went Off the Radar for Years and What They Are Doing Now Some films have the power to make you nostalgic , but those feelings often grow stronger when you relive idolizing one of their stars .
With time actors sometimes grow apart from the entertainment business or simply decide to work on less popular projects .
For those and other reasons , you lose touch with them .
But worry not !
Melissa ’ s face might just be one of those that immediately takes you back to your childhood .
As the lead in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she cast a spell on the hearts of many young kids of the 90s .
The 2000s were a bit different for Melissa , however .
She did a few made-for-TV and feature films and had some guest roles on different shows , but a new lead role only came with Melissa & Joey ( 2010-2015 ) .
Besides acting and producing , Melissa tried her hand at directing and even at being a business owner by opening a candy shop , which has unfortunately already closed .
Last but not least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Explains It All : Tales From My Abnormally Normal Life .
At the tender age of 13 years old and with no previous experience in the world of cinema , Nicholle Tom starred in one of the most cherished movies of the 90s , Beethoven .
Nicholle played Ryce , the eldest of the Newton children .
With the success of Beethoven , she went on to reprise her role in the sequel , Beethoven ’ s 2nd , and landed the role of the shy , awkward teenager , Maggie Sheffield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then , Nicholle has mainly had guest roles and cameos in shows like Criminal Minds and Castle .
Little is known about her private life , but she is the proud owner of a dog named Chesty Chew .
Follow their adventures on the actress ’ s Instagram account .
Australian actor , Adam Garcia , made his U.S. film debut as the heartthrob in Coyote Ugly .
The character of Kevin O ’ Donnell may have won Violet ’ s heart , but Adam himself won the hearts of countless people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved into the world of TV and has also returned to his theatrical roots .
He played Fiyero in the original London production of Wicked , alongside Frozen ’ s Idina Menzel , and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance in Kiss Me , Kate .
James had his professional debut off-Broadway at 16 years old playing Fergus in the play Finding the Sun .
A few years later , his hard work paid off and he became known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show Dawson ’ s Creek and the film Varsity Blues .
James has become a father of 5 , but still finds time to keep up with his acting career .
He starred in a couple music videos , including Kesha ’ s “ Blow.
” In 2018 , he joined the main cast of Fox ’ s show Pose .
You can take a peek into his world by checking out his Instagram page .
Alicia won the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for her debut performance in The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attention of the band Aerosmith , who asked her to be in a set of music videos , including for the hit “ Cryin.
” However , she solidified her status as teen idol and 90s icon with her role as Cher in the coming-of-age comedy Clueless .
Although she isn ’ t as talked about as she once was , Alicia continues to act .
Last year she was featured in the horror film The Lodge and in the short film In The Time It Takes To Get There , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the most popular of the franchise , Home Alone 3 still made waves for the children of the 90s and at the center of it is Alex Pruitt ( Alex D. Linz ) , a young boy who has to keep at bay a team of international criminals .
His acting career spanned a decade before being left behind .
Linz graduated from the University of California at Berkeley , in 2011 .
More recently , in 2017 , he received a master ’ s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low profile since giving up his days in front of the camera .
Clayton was lucky with his debut role as Ethan Craft , in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire .
As one of the most memorable side-characters , Snyder reprised the role in the also much-loved The Lizzie McGuire Movie .
The actor then took a break from the entertainment business to focus on his education .
He eventually attended Pepperdine University , in California , where he was a member of the water polo team .
He has been slowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big and small screens , with performances in television films and short films .
You can keep updated through his Instagram account , where he often gushes over his wife .
In the 1998 Charmed television series , Piper is the middle Halliwell sister , the one with the power to freeze her surrounding environment .
She is also one of the most recognizable characters that was played by American actress Holly Marie Combs .
Soon after it ended , Combs was cast as the mother of Lucy Hale ’ s character in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she reunited with her Charmed costar Shannen Doherty ( Prue Halliwell ) for their very own reality TV show , Off the Map with Shannen & Holly .
After dating Mike Ryan , a restaurateur , for 3 years , Holly and Mike got married in September of 2019 .
The actress shared some of the photos of the wedding online .
Henrie hit the spotlight with his portrayal of the oldest of the Russo children , Justin , in Wizards of Waverly Place .
Since his Disney Channel days , David hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has starred in movies like Grown Ups 2 and Paul Blart : Mall Cop 2 , and even had a guest role in How I Met Your Mother .
He has also been writing and directing films .
In 2017 , the actor , who is of Italian descent , reunited with his Wizards of Waverly Place costars at his wedding .
He married his longtime girlfriend , former Miss Delaware Maria Cahill .
They became parents to a little girl named Pia Philomena Francesca Henrie , in March 2019 .
Thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost synonymous to thinking of Meg Ryan .
This beautiful , captivating , and funny actress was everywhere : When Harry Met Sally ... ( 1989 ) , Sleepless in Seattle ( 1993 ) , You ’ ve Got Mail ( 1998 ) , and countless other films .
But even with all the success , Ryan seemingly vanished in the early 2000s , perhaps because of a tabloid scandal involving her , her then husband actor Dennis Quaid , and Russell Crowe .
From 2009 to 2015 , Meg didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2016 , she made a small comeback with the movie Ithaca , which she also directed and produced .
Other than that , Meg Ryan seems happy to keep herself away from all the Hollywood noise .
Through her presence on Instagram , you can keep an eye out for any new projects .
You may remember or recognize Kristen Johnston from her work as Sally Solomon in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun ( 1996–2001 ) or from her portrayal of Wilma Flintstone in the 2000 film The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has continued acting through the years , she often has to take breaks due to her daily battle with the immune condition , lupus myelitis .
But , Johnston went beyond acting when she wrote an autobiography , released in 2012 , titled Guts : The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster .
Nowadays you can catch her on the TV show Mom , working alongside Anna Faris and Allison Janney .
When she isn ’ t busy with the entertainment business , she mentors young girls struggling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dundee shot Paul Hogan to international fame in 1986 , after he co-wrote and starred in it .
The film and role of Michael “ Crocodile ” Dundee granted him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy .
But beyond that , he found love on set with his costar Linda Kozlowski , who eventually became his wife .
Since then , Hogan featured in a few films , the last one in 2009 , but nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Crocodile Dundee franchise .
He is a father to 6 children .

Some films have the power to make you nostalgic, but those feelings often grow stronger when you relive idolizing one of their stars. With time actors sometimes grow apart from the entertainment business or simply decide to work on less popular projects. For those and other reasons, you lose touch with them. But worry not!
Bright Side went looking for updates on some of the most loved and missed actors and made you this list.
1. Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa’s face might just be one of those that immediately takes you back to your childhood. As the lead in the television series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, she cast a spell on the hearts of many young kids of the 90s. The 2000s were a bit different for Melissa, however. She did a few made-for-TV and feature films and had some guest roles on different shows, but a new lead role only came with Melissa & Joey (2010-2015). Besides acting and producing, Melissa tried her hand at directing and even at being a business owner by opening a candy shop, which has unfortunately already closed. Last but not least, she wrote a memoir titled Melissa Explains It All: Tales From My Abnormally Normal Life.
2. Nicholle Tom
At the tender age of 13 years old and with no previous experience in the world of cinema, Nicholle Tom starred in one of the most cherished movies of the 90s, Beethoven. Nicholle played Ryce, the eldest of the Newton children. With the success of Beethoven, she went on to reprise her role in the sequel, Beethoven’s 2nd, and landed the role of the shy, awkward teenager, Maggie Sheffield, in the television series The Nanny. Since then, Nicholle has mainly had guest roles and cameos in shows like Criminal Minds and Castle. Little is known about her private life, but she is the proud owner of a dog named Chesty Chew. Follow their adventures on the actress’s Instagram account.
3. Adam Garcia
Australian actor, Adam Garcia, made his U.S. film debut as the heartthrob in Coyote Ugly. The character of Kevin O’Donnell may have won Violet’s heart, but Adam himself won the hearts of countless people around the world. The now 46-year-old moved into the world of TV and has also returned to his theatrical roots. He played Fiyero in the original London production of Wicked, alongside Frozen’s Idina Menzel, and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate.
4. James Van Der Beek
James had his professional debut off-Broadway at 16 years old playing Fergus in the play Finding the Sun. A few years later, his hard work paid off and he became known worldwide for his lead roles in the show Dawson’s Creek and the film Varsity Blues. James has become a father of 5, but still finds time to keep up with his acting career. He starred in a couple music videos, including Kesha’s “Blow.” In 2018, he joined the main cast of Fox’s show Pose. You can take a peek into his world by checking out his Instagram page.
5. Alicia Silverstone
Alicia won the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for her debut performance in The Crush (1993). That caught the attention of the band Aerosmith, who asked her to be in a set of music videos, including for the hit “Cryin.” However, she solidified her status as teen idol and 90s icon with her role as Cher in the coming-of-age comedy Clueless. Although she isn’t as talked about as she once was, Alicia continues to act. Last year she was featured in the horror film The Lodge and in the short film In The Time It Takes To Get There, which you can watch on Youtube.
6. Alex D. Linz
Albeit not the most popular of the franchise, Home Alone 3 still made waves for the children of the 90s and at the center of it is Alex Pruitt (Alex D. Linz), a young boy who has to keep at bay a team of international criminals. His acting career spanned a decade before being left behind. Linz graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, in 2011. More recently, in 2017, he received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at UCLA. He has been keeping a low profile since giving up his days in front of the camera.
7. Clayton Snyder
Clayton was lucky with his debut role as Ethan Craft, in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire. As one of the most memorable side-characters, Snyder reprised the role in the also much-loved The Lizzie McGuire Movie. The actor then took a break from the entertainment business to focus on his education. He eventually attended Pepperdine University, in California, where he was a member of the water polo team. He has been slowly but surely making his return to the big and small screens, with performances in television films and short films. You can keep updated through his Instagram account, where he often gushes over his wife.
8. Holly Marie Combs
In the 1998 Charmed television series, Piper is the middle Halliwell sister, the one with the power to freeze her surrounding environment. She is also one of the most recognizable characters that was played by American actress Holly Marie Combs. Soon after it ended, Combs was cast as the mother of Lucy Hale’s character in Pretty Little Liars. In 2015, she reunited with her Charmed costar Shannen Doherty (Prue Halliwell) for their very own reality TV show, Off the Map with Shannen & Holly. After dating Mike Ryan, a restaurateur, for 3 years, Holly and Mike got married in September of 2019. The actress shared some of the photos of the wedding online.
9. David Henrie
Henrie hit the spotlight with his portrayal of the oldest of the Russo children, Justin, in Wizards of Waverly Place. Since his Disney Channel days, David hasn’t moved away from acting. He has starred in movies like Grown Ups 2 and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, and even had a guest role in How I Met Your Mother. He has also been writing and directing films. In 2017, the actor, who is of Italian descent, reunited with his Wizards of Waverly Place costars at his wedding. He married his longtime girlfriend, former Miss Delaware Maria Cahill. They became parents to a little girl named Pia Philomena Francesca Henrie, in March 2019.
10. Meg Ryan
Thinking of romantic comedies of the 90s is almost synonymous to thinking of Meg Ryan. This beautiful, captivating, and funny actress was everywhere: When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), You’ve Got Mail (1998), and countless other films. But even with all the success, Ryan seemingly vanished in the early 2000s, perhaps because of a tabloid scandal involving her, her then husband actor Dennis Quaid, and Russell Crowe. From 2009 to 2015, Meg didn’t act in any movies or TV series. In 2016, she made a small comeback with the movie Ithaca, which she also directed and produced. Other than that, Meg Ryan seems happy to keep herself away from all the Hollywood noise. Through her presence on Instagram, you can keep an eye out for any new projects.
11. Kristen Johnston
You may remember or recognize Kristen Johnston from her work as Sally Solomon in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001) or from her portrayal of Wilma Flintstone in the 2000 film The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. Although she has continued acting through the years, she often has to take breaks due to her daily battle with the immune condition, lupus myelitis. But, Johnston went beyond acting when she wrote an autobiography, released in 2012, titled Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster. Nowadays you can catch her on the TV show Mom, working alongside Anna Faris and Allison Janney. When she isn’t busy with the entertainment business, she mentors young girls struggling with drug addiction or self-esteem issues.
12. Paul Hogan
Crocodile Dundee shot Paul Hogan to international fame in 1986, after he co-wrote and starred in it. The film and role of Michael “Crocodile” Dundee granted him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. But beyond that, he found love on set with his costar Linda Kozlowski, who eventually became his wife. Since then, Hogan featured in a few films, the last one in 2009, but nothing with the same degree of success as the Crocodile Dundee franchise. He is a father to 6 children.


brightside--2020-01-27--30 Common Things in China That Will Leave You Burning With Curiosity After the First Shock

30 Common Things in China That Will Leave You Burning With Curiosity After the First Shock 2 .
Water from the shower and the washing machine flows down the floor and into the squatting toilet .
There are no bathtubs in the apartments , only showers .
And there are no shower cabins , the shower is just located right on the wall of the bathroom .
3 .
People install bars on the windows regardless of the building floor .
Chinese people don ’ t really use them as a precaution against thieves , but more so to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window .
4 .
New houses are built without glass windows .
When an apartment gets sold , the new owners install the windows themselves .
So empty window openings can be located right next to redecorated ones .
5 .
Are you someone who doesn ’ t believe that the Chinese population is huge ?
Just have a look at the entrance exam for an art school .
6 .
Nature in China is breathtaking .
This is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park , also called Avatar mountains .
It ’ s hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
Most of the Great Wall of China doesn ’ t look like the pictures from the guidebooks .
8 .
Pandas are considered a national treasure because these cute animals are exclusive to China .
9 .
Old China is really close to modern China .
10 .
Chinese businessmen will do anything to attract attention to their products .
This is what an ordinary brochure distribution looks like .
11 .
You can come across some amazing buildings in China which most westerners have never seen .
This is Guangzhou @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
12 .
Some subway stations are very deep .
For example , it takes about 2.5 minutes to go down to the station in Chongqing .
14 .
Many homes don ’ t have central heating .
In the winter , the temperature inside the house may drop to 10-12°С .
Locals often don ’ t take their outerwear off at home and sometimes use space heaters .
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There ’ s not even central heating in schools .
16 .
Chinese people upgraded instant noodles and made them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not understand you if you order a separate dish just for yourself at a restaurant .
All dishes have to be placed on the moving part of the table so that every guest can move it in the required direction .
19 .
Boys and girls at the local clubs put flashlights in their mouths .
They do it to look pretty and attract attention .
20 .
Night markets are very popular in China .
What seems like an ordinary street with cars and pedestrians during the day , may turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can get a tattoo , permanent makeup , and a manicure right on the street .
22 .
Many beggars accept donations through the local WeChat payment system .
This is Mr. Chen .
He lives near the night market in Yiwu .
23 .
It ’ s completely normal to take a nap during a workday .
Chinese people believe that it boosts productivity .
24 .
Some locals have frighteningly loud dialects .
It seems like people are having a fight but , in reality , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that their behavior is disturbing to others .
25 .
The taste enhancer monosodium glutamate ( MSG ) is used as a seasoning there .
Not a single dish is prepared without it .
You can usually find it at the store right next to the sugar and salt .
26 .
This is a traditional dish called hotpot .
In the center of the table , there ’ s a stove with pots in which meat , seafood , mushrooms , vegetables , and noodles are cooked at the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket without a seat on every train , even if it takes a couple of days to get to the final destination .
So passengers often just lie on the floor in the aisle .
28 .
You can wear pajamas on the street and no one will care .
29 .
There are official traffic rules there , but no one follows them .
Students , moms with children , and old ladies — all just run across 4-6 lane roads .
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You will often see how parents hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of it , on the streets .

China has borders with 14 countries, but the locals have managed to preserve their own culture and traditions that can be a real shock to an unsuspecting tourist. Well, the absence of toilet bowls, children walking on the leashes, and the unique opportunity to get a tattoo or a manicure right on the street can surprise anyone.
We at Bright Side are 100% sure that our compilation of photos from China won’t leave anyone indifferent.
1. Chinese people prefer squat toilets.
There’s a common opinion that if you empty your bowel sitting, it can harm the digestive process. So it’s better to do it in a squatting position.
2. Water from the shower and the washing machine flows down the floor and into the squatting toilet. There are no bathtubs in the apartments, only showers. And there are no shower cabins, the shower is just located right on the wall of the bathroom.
3. People install bars on the windows regardless of the building floor. Chinese people don’t really use them as a precaution against thieves, but more so to protect their children from falling out of the window.
4. New houses are built without glass windows. When an apartment gets sold, the new owners install the windows themselves. So empty window openings can be located right next to redecorated ones.
5. Are you someone who doesn’t believe that the Chinese population is huge? Just have a look at the entrance exam for an art school.
6. Nature in China is breathtaking. This is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, also called Avatar mountains. It’s hard to believe this is planet Earth.
7. Most of the Great Wall of China doesn’t look like the pictures from the guidebooks.
8. Pandas are considered a national treasure because these cute animals are exclusive to China.
There’s a solar farm in China shaped like a panda.
9. Old China is really close to modern China.
10. Chinese businessmen will do anything to attract attention to their products. This is what an ordinary brochure distribution looks like.
11. You can come across some amazing buildings in China which most westerners have never seen. This is Guangzhou Yuan, the highest round building in the world.
12. Some subway stations are very deep. For example, it takes about 2.5 minutes to go down to the station in Chongqing.
13. Chinese people love self-massage.
Even while talking with each other, they’ll clap and tap on their body and sometimes they use very weird objects for this.
14. Many homes don’t have central heating. In the winter, the temperature inside the house may drop to 10-12°С. Locals often don’t take their outerwear off at home and sometimes use space heaters.
“This is the temperature in our Nanchang apartment in January.”
15. There’s not even central heating in schools.
“In the school where I work, children and teachers don’t take off their coats inside the school and it’s considered completely normal. Sometimes I even teach while wearing my hat and mittens, because it’s only 16°C in the classroom.”
16. Chinese people upgraded instant noodles and made them even more convenient.
“I decided to buy local instant noodles. The set included the noodles themselves, broth with mushrooms, onions, meat, seaweed, an egg, water, a special powder that causes a chemical reaction and heats the water up to 90°С, and the dining utensils.”
17. People may not understand you if you order a separate dish just for yourself at a restaurant. All dishes have to be placed on the moving part of the table so that every guest can move it in the required direction.
18. The highest degree of approval is when you get a text with “666” in it. “Six, six, six” is pronounced exactly like 溜溜溜 — “liu, liu, liu.” And these 3 symbols mean “Cool, cool, cool!”
19. Boys and girls at the local clubs put flashlights in their mouths. They do it to look pretty and attract attention.
20. Night markets are very popular in China. What seems like an ordinary street with cars and pedestrians during the day, may turn into a market at night.
21. You can get a tattoo, permanent makeup, and a manicure right on the street.
22. Many beggars accept donations through the local WeChat payment system. This is Mr. Chen. He lives near the night market in Yiwu.
23. It’s completely normal to take a nap during a workday. Chinese people believe that it boosts productivity.
24. Some locals have frighteningly loud dialects. It seems like people are having a fight but, in reality, they’re just talking and they don’t think that their behavior is disturbing to others.
25. The taste enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as a seasoning there. Not a single dish is prepared without it. You can usually find it at the store right next to the sugar and salt.
26. This is a traditional dish called hotpot. In the center of the table, there’s a stove with pots in which meat, seafood, mushrooms, vegetables, and noodles are cooked at the same time.
27. You can buy a ticket without a seat on every train, even if it takes a couple of days to get to the final destination. So passengers often just lie on the floor in the aisle.
28. You can wear pajamas on the street and no one will care.
29. There are official traffic rules there, but no one follows them. Students, moms with children, and old ladies — all just run across 4-6 lane roads.
30. You will often see how parents hold a leash, with their child at the end of it, on the streets.
This is a safety precaution. About 200,000 children are kidnapped in China every year.


brightside--2020-01-25--11 Situations That Reveal How Your Life Changes After Having Kids

11 Situations That Reveal How Your Life Changes After Having Kids The brains of new moms and dads change forever after having kids , but that ’ s not the only thing that changes .
Dirty diapers and spitting up don ’ t seem to gross you out anymore .
You learn how to shower in 30 seconds .
And now you can professionally handle a tantrum while grocery shopping .
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There is no such thing as personal time anymore .
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For real , say goodbye to privacy for at least 18 years .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pig will now become your favorite TV show .
4 .
And your capacity to carry weight increases by double .
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You become more flexible when it comes to art .
6 .
Waking up late becomes a dream .
Even on the weekends .
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Now you can function with only 4 hours of sleep .
It ’ s a real superpower .
8 .
Makeovers become more creative , but at least they ’ re free .
9 .
Not many things disgust you anymore .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ together ... EVERYTHING !
11 .
Traveling is more challenging now .
But it ’ s totally worth it !

The brains of new moms and dads change forever after having kids, but that’s not the only thing that changes. Dirty diapers and spitting up don’t seem to gross you out anymore. You learn how to shower in 30 seconds. And now you can professionally handle a tantrum while grocery shopping.
Bright Side made these funny illustrations to remind you of how cool it is to be a parent.
1. There is no such thing as personal time anymore.
2. For real, say goodbye to privacy for at least 18 years.
3. No more Game of Thrones. Peppa Pig will now become your favorite TV show.
4. And your capacity to carry weight increases by double.
5. You become more flexible when it comes to art.
6. Waking up late becomes a dream. Even on the weekends.
7. Now you can function with only 4 hours of sleep. It’s a real superpower.
8. Makeovers become more creative, but at least they’re free.
9. Not many things disgust you anymore.
10. You and your bestie still do everything together... EVERYTHING!
11. Traveling is more challenging now. But it’s totally worth it!


brightside--2020-04-26--13 Tweets From People Whose Way of Thinking Is Far From Ordinary

13 Tweets From People Whose Way of Thinking Is Far From Ordinary It ’ s common nowadays to reveal a @ @ @ @ @ social networks .
While Facebook users love to show off their intellect and Instagram fans @ @ @ @ @ Twitter users like to reveal the truth about the world .
And 280 characters is @ @ @ @ @ people to dish out some real wisdom .
We at Bright Side love reading short @ @ @ @ @ and we decided to publish some brilliant tweets written by people who are sure that @ @ @ @ @ the best one .
Do you have friends or relatives who add a pinch of @ @ @ @ @ ?

It’s common nowadays to reveal a lot about your life on social networks. While Facebook users love to show off their intellect and Instagram fans prefer to glamorize reality, Twitter users like to reveal the truth about the world. And 280 characters is long enough for these resourceful people to dish out some real wisdom.
We at Bright Side love reading short observations about the world, and we decided to publish some brilliant tweets written by people who are sure that a creative approach is always the best one.
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brightside--2020-04-26--15 Free Things You Can Take From a Hotel

15 Free Things You Can Take From a Hotel Tiny shampoo bottles , creams , and soaps — it ’ s always nice to preserve the memory of an interesting trip by getting some useful things from the hotel you ’ ve stayed in .
It turns out that there are a lot of interesting and useful things that you are allowed to take with you from your hotel room .
Though , you have to make sure you don ’ t get too carried away .
Items like mini-bottles of shampoo , conditioner , shower gel , and tiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is nothing wrong in taking them with you !
Their small size is perfect for travelers and they can be carried without any restrictions in your hand luggage during your flight home .
Deodorants can also be added to this kit and yes , they can be taken for free too .
Your hotel might also provide you with small bottles of body lotions or hand creams .
Feel free to take them with you .
You can keep them in your handbag and use them when your skin feels dry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ care items , it can ’ t hurt to pick up an extra toothpaste or mouthwash provided by your hotel .
The toothbrushes they give out usually come in travel sizes too , so it ’ s nice to have that with you .
You might use them on your next trip or just have them in your bag for some situation when you need to freshen up your breath .
Even if you own an electric razor , that doesn ’ t mean that you can ’ t take advantage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left for you .
If you forget to charge your electric razor , then the one from the hotel will come in handy !
Shaving cream usually comes along with it , so don ’ t forget about that either .
The sewing kits provided by hotels are lifesavers for many travelers .
The kits usually come in a compact size , which makes them perfect for carrying in your luggage .
If you aren ’ t sure , you can always ask the hotel staff if you are allowed to take it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is another very helpful item for many travelers that can sometimes found in hotel rooms .
If you don ’ t have one , you can ask for it at the hotel ’ s front desk .
Most hotels will provide their guests with shoeshine sponges , napkins , or even whole kits that they can keep .
In some hotels , even a shoehorn is included in the bill .
A portable cheap shoehorn is free to be taken by the guests .
Also , in some hotels it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you broke the previous one .
If you don ’ t find one in your room , you can always ask your receptionist if they can provide you with one .
Some hotels will put disposable hairbrushes and combs in the rooms for their guests .
After you leave , used ones are getting thrown away .
So you can opt to keep these complimentary items for yourself and your future trips !
Hotels don ’ t mind if you take their stationery or envelopes .
They have their logo on them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While for you , these items are free and handy .
So , everyone is happy in the end .
Most of the time you can ’ t take tableware from your hotel room with you .
Though , if you really want to , you can ask at the front desk if you can keep their mug .
Usually , they won ’ t mind it .
And , once it gets approved by the staff , you ’ ll know you aren ’ t stealing anything .
You need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a part of the minibar .
Ask your hotel staff about it first , and if it ’ s not , this means you can take it for free .
In cheaper hotels , bathrobes are not allowed to be taken home .
If you try to take them , they will charge you .
But in some more expensive hotels , the bathrobes are included in the price if your room .
Some of the hotels may even embroider your initials or the hotel logo on them .
This means that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are free to take them with you .
Usually the slippers that are provided by hotels are disposable .
If you leave these used slippers in your room , they will get thrown away after you are gone .
So there is no harm in taking them home .
However , this only applies to cheaper disposable ones .
In more expensive hotels they sometimes use expensive slippers that they clean and sanitize after their guests leave — and those can ’ t be taken .
You can get umbrellas at the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are usually not free to take , you can talk to the receptionist and ask them if you can have one .
Sometimes they don ’ t mind .
After all , umbrellas also have the hotel ’ s logo on them and can serve as a good advertisement .

Tiny shampoo bottles, creams, and soaps — it’s always nice to preserve the memory of an interesting trip by getting some useful things from the hotel you’ve stayed in. It turns out that there are a lot of interesting and useful things that you are allowed to take with you from your hotel room. Though, you have to make sure you don’t get too carried away.
Bright Side is always in search of things that can benefit our lives, and this time we finally found out which things hotels let their guests take home. All of them are extremely useful!
1. Soap, shampoo, conditioner
Items like mini-bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and tiny bars of hand soaps are classics. There is nothing wrong in taking them with you! Their small size is perfect for travelers and they can be carried without any restrictions in your hand luggage during your flight home. Deodorants can also be added to this kit and yes, they can be taken for free too.
2. Lotions and creams
Your hotel might also provide you with small bottles of body lotions or hand creams. Feel free to take them with you. You can keep them in your handbag and use them when your skin feels dry.
3. Toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrushes
Even if you brought your own oral care items, it can’t hurt to pick up an extra toothpaste or mouthwash provided by your hotel. The toothbrushes they give out usually come in travel sizes too, so it’s nice to have that with you. You might use them on your next trip or just have them in your bag for some situation when you need to freshen up your breath.
4. Razors and shaving creams
Even if you own an electric razor, that doesn’t mean that you can’t take advantage of the free disposable one that the hotel staff left for you. If you forget to charge your electric razor, then the one from the hotel will come in handy! Shaving cream usually comes along with it, so don’t forget about that either.
5. Sewing kit
The sewing kits provided by hotels are lifesavers for many travelers. The kits usually come in a compact size, which makes them perfect for carrying in your luggage. If you aren’t sure, you can always ask the hotel staff if you are allowed to take it and they usually don’t mind.
6. Shoeshine kit
This is another very helpful item for many travelers that can sometimes found in hotel rooms. If you don’t have one, you can ask for it at the hotel’s front desk. Most hotels will provide their guests with shoeshine sponges, napkins, or even whole kits that they can keep.
7. Shoehorn
In some hotels, even a shoehorn is included in the bill. A portable cheap shoehorn is free to be taken by the guests. Also, in some hotels it can be replenished for free, in case you broke the previous one. If you don’t find one in your room, you can always ask your receptionist if they can provide you with one.
8. Combs and hairbrushes
Some hotels will put disposable hairbrushes and combs in the rooms for their guests. After you leave, used ones are getting thrown away. So you can opt to keep these complimentary items for yourself and your future trips!
9. Pens, pencils, and envelopes
Hotels don’t mind if you take their stationery or envelopes. They have their logo on them and they can serve as a good advertisement. While for you, these items are free and handy. So, everyone is happy in the end.
10. Coffee, tea, and sugar
You can find bags of coffee and tea in almost any hotel room. They can be taken by the guests without any charge. Later on, you can enjoy them at home, remembering your nice hotel service.
11. Mugs
Most of the time you can’t take tableware from your hotel room with you. Though, if you really want to, you can ask at the front desk if you can keep their mug. Usually, they won’t mind it. And, once it gets approved by the staff, you’ll know you aren’t stealing anything.
12. Bottled water
You need to make sure that bottled water is not a part of the minibar. Ask your hotel staff about it first, and if it’s not, this means you can take it for free.
13. Bathrobes
In cheaper hotels, bathrobes are not allowed to be taken home. If you try to take them, they will charge you. But in some more expensive hotels, the bathrobes are included in the price of your room. Some of the hotels may even embroider your initials or the hotel logo on them. This means that they are yours and only yours and you are free to take them with you.
14. Slippers
Usually the slippers that are provided by hotels are disposable. If you leave these used slippers in your room, they will get thrown away after you are gone. So there is no harm in taking them home. However, this only applies to cheaper disposable ones. In more expensive hotels they sometimes use expensive slippers that they clean and sanitize after their guests leave — and those can’t be taken.
15. Umbrellas
You can get umbrellas at the front desk of some hotels. Although, they are usually not free to take, you can talk to the receptionist and ask them if you can have one. Sometimes they don’t mind. After all, umbrellas also have the hotel’s logo on them and can serve as a good advertisement.


brightside--2020-04-25--20+ Women Show Off the Stunning Wedding Dresses They Bought for a Bargain

20+ Women Show Off the Stunning Wedding Dresses They Bought for a Bargain One of the biggest dreams that many women have is to get married in a beautiful dress , but this dream is sadly limited by the size of their wallets .
Wedding dresses are not exactly famous for being “ cheap.
” It ’ s understandable if we take into account all the work and time dressmakers spend on them .
However , personal finance shouldn ’ t be an obstacle when it comes to finding that special , gorgeous dress , and the girls in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
“ Got married yesterday .
Here is my $ 92 dress from Amazon and my homemade bouquet !
” 2 .
“ Dress was $ 170 on Etsy , cape veil was $ 170 on Etsy , and alterations were $ 170 !
Very excited for our small Airbnb wedding.
” 3 .
“ A $ 30 Salvation Army find !
Fits like a glove , already altered to a 32 ” rib cage , has breast pads , and is the perfect length .
Either the previous bride was my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me . ''
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“ I can ’ t help but share my excitement over my dress .
It ’ s a new Martina Liana in champagne and ivory that I found for $ 500 in total .
I could not have asked for more .
I am in love with it !
” 5 .
“ Dress was $ 100 , the veil was $ 10 , the earrings were $ 2 , and the flowers were $ 25 .
I think I pulled it off well !
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” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dress after almost losing hope , and I love it !
$ 99 !
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“ It was originally $ 154 , was on clearance for $ 56 , it was 50 % off all clearance today , and I had $ 10 off for my birthday and another $ 10 off for shopping ...
So after all that , this dress , which is what I was looking for and fits perfectly , was $ 9 !
We ’ re just going to the courthouse !
” 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... and to 87 % off !
Bought it in a sample sale .
So happy !
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“ Found my dress at a local thrift store for $ 65.
” 13 .
“ Found my beautiful dress for only $ 25 .
Couldn ’ t be happier !
” 14 .
“ $ 200 at a thrift/vintage store and it fits perfectly !
Couldn ’ t have designed a more ’ me ’ dress !
” 15 .
“ My vintage 1950s wedding dress ( purchased from Etsy for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra was added for all this amazing skirt volume.
” 16 .
“ Found the dress of my dreams !
$ 150 at Brides For a Cause , and when I ’ m done with it , I ’ ll donate it back to the boutique for another lucky bride to fall in love with.
” 19 .
“ As a plus-size bride , I never thought I ’ d find a dress I could feel pretty in .
I took a chance on this beauty for $ 250 in floral print !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dress for $ 70 and I ’ m in love .
It just needs a little steaming and tailoring.
” 21 .
“ In ’ the one ’ for $ 260 !
So happy to finally have a dress !
” Bonus : “ I ’ ll be wearing 2 wedding dresses , and I got them for free !
”

One of the biggest dreams that many women have is to get married in a beautiful dress, but this dream is sadly limited by the size of their wallets. Wedding dresses are not exactly famous for being “cheap.” It’s understandable if we take into account all the work and time dressmakers spend on them. However, personal finance shouldn’t be an obstacle when it comes to finding that special, gorgeous dress, and the girls in this selection know that better than anyone.
Bright Side knows that stunning and unique dresses don’t always have to cost a lot of money, and these proud women are proof of that. At the end of the article, you’ll find a bonus feature that shows a bride who got very lucky.
1. “Got married yesterday. Here is my $92 dress from Amazon and my homemade bouquet!”
2. “Dress was $170 on Etsy, cape veil was $170 on Etsy, and alterations were $170! Very excited for our small Airbnb wedding.”
3. “A $30 Salvation Army find! Fits like a glove, already altered to a 32” rib cage, has breast pads, and is the perfect length. Either the previous bride was my exact size or this was made for me."
4. “I can’t help but share my excitement over my dress. It’s a new Martina Liana in champagne and ivory that I found for $500 in total. I could not have asked for more. I am in love with it!”
5. “Dress was $100, the veil was $10, the earrings were $2, and the flowers were $25. I think I pulled it off well!!!”
6. “I said yes to the dress after almost losing hope, and I love it! $99!”
7. “I bought a dress for $94 on Amazon.”
8. “It was originally $154, was on clearance for $56, it was 50% off all clearance today, and I had $10 off for my birthday and another $10 off for shopping... So after all that, this dress, which is what I was looking for and fits perfectly, was $9! We’re just going to the courthouse!”
9. “My $70 wedding dress!”
10. “I said yes to the dress...and to 87% off! Bought it in a sample sale. So happy!”
11. “Originally $1600, bought for $750!”
12. “Found my dress at a local thrift store for $65.”
13. “Found my beautiful dress for only $25. Couldn’t be happier!”
14. “$200 at a thrift/vintage store and it fits perfectly! Couldn’t have designed a more ’me’ dress!”
15. “My vintage 1950s wedding dress (purchased from Etsy for $170 total) arrived today! Nothing extra was added for all this amazing skirt volume.”
16. “Found the dress of my dreams! $150 at Brides For a Cause, and when I’m done with it, I’ll donate it back to the boutique for another lucky bride to fall in love with.”
17. This is a $30 dress.
18. “As a plus-size bride, I never thought I’d find a dress I could feel pretty in. I took a chance on this beauty for $250 in floral print!”
19. “I found my dress for $70 and I’m in love. It just needs a little steaming and tailoring.”
20. “In ’the one’ for $260! So happy to finally have a dress!”
Bonus: “I’ll be wearing 2 wedding dresses, and I got them for free!”


brightside--2020-04-25--20+ Pets That Amazed Owners With Their Intelligence

One of my cats learned how to turn the internet off .
I mean , he realized everybody goes crazy when he goes behind the TV stand and messes with the wires .
So when we ’ re not paying enough attention to him ( usually if we ’ re on our phones or our computers ) , he just unplugs the router .
I don ’ t think he knows how much power he has .
© claustrophobiic / Reddit I had a ferret once that was super friendly and smart .
She had a huge cage , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favorite place to sleep was inside my bedroom closet .
She figured out that when my alarm clock went off , I would get out of bed , and if I didn ’ t , she would climb into bed with me and either bounce around or take over the pillow .
One night I was getting ready before an early day at work and I said to her , “ You have to make sure I get up early tomorrow.
” At 5 a.m. my alarm went off and as I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the closet .
She looked up at me like she was saying “ You ’ re up ?
All good ?
Great.
” Then she turned and went back to bed .
I swear she knew she was supposed to help me wake up .
© sky705 / Reddit

One of my cats learned how to turn the internet off. I mean, he realized everybody goes crazy when he goes behind the TV stand and messes with the wires. So when we’re not paying enough attention to him (usually if we’re on our phones or our computers), he just unplugs the router. I don’t think he knows how much power he has. © claustrophobiic / Reddit
I had a ferret once that was super friendly and smart. She had a huge cage, but I rarely locked her in. Her favorite place to sleep was inside my bedroom closet. She figured out that when my alarm clock went off, I would get out of bed, and if I didn’t, she would climb into bed with me and either bounce around or take over the pillow. One night I was getting ready before an early day at work and I said to her, “You have to make sure I get up early tomorrow.” At 5 a.m. my alarm went off and as I got up, a very sleepy ferret stumbled out of the closet. She looked up at me like she was saying “You’re up? All good? Great.” Then she turned and went back to bed. I swear she knew she was supposed to help me wake up. © sky705 / Reddit


brightside--2020-04-25--12 Online Conversations That Could Only Happen With Parents

It often seems like parents and children involuntarily try to beat each other in terms of sarcastic remarks and resourcefulness @ @ @ @ @ arises about whether the children have learned this from their moms and dads , or @ @ @ @ @ parents who have to keep up with their growing children and adapt to their communication @ @

It often seems like parents and children involuntarily try to beat each other in terms of sarcastic remarks and resourcefulness. And then the question arises about whether the children have learned this from their moms and dads, or whether it’s the parents who have to keep up with their growing children and adapt to their communication style.


brightside--2020-04-25--Doctors Reveal the Most Unrealistic Moments in Movies. This Is Not How It Happens in Real Life

Doctors Reveal the Most Unrealistic Moments in Movies .
This Is Not How It Happens in Real Life Many times in movies and on TV shows we ’ ve seen how defibrillators bring people back to life .
Someone ’ s heart stops beating , and the doctor shouts “ Clear !
” and shocks the patient , and they ’ re miraculously saved !
However , that ’ s not actually how it works , and , in reality , a defibrillator wouldn ’ t be able to save that person .
And there are other things that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in real life .
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CPR always saves people , and usually very quickly .
The right way to perform CPR is to do 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths until the ambulance arrives .
It ’ s also important to make sure you ’ re doing 100 to 120 compressions per minute .
And if CPR is already being performed by a doctor , they might have to do it even longer than 30 minutes before the person regains consciousness .
On TV , the survival rate after CPR is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lower in reality .
And the characters often wake up and start talking after just a few chest compressions , which is very rare in real life .
For example , in The Hunger Games : Catching Fire , it takes less than a minute for Peeta to wake up and feel fully functional after Finnick starts doing chest compressions .
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A defibrillator can bring anyone back to life .
For a defibrillator to work , there needs to be some electric activity in the heart .
It is effective when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be returned to its normal rhythm .
In movies , a defibrillator is often used to revive a person who has no heartbeat at all , which is wrong .
A defibrillator doesn ’ t start electric activity in the heart .
It actually stops the electric activity .
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Doctors have their own notion of sterility .
In an operating room , everyone should wear masks and gloves .
Once the gloves are on , you can ’ t take them off or touch any surfaces , even the mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mask or touch medical equipment , another person with non-sterile gloves will do it for them .
In movies , people often forget about these rules .
For example , at the beginning of the operation scene in Doctor Strange , only one person is wearing a mask .
We also see a sterile glove touching a piece of medical equipment that isn ’ t sterile and an assistant who took off one of their gloves to adjust Doctor Strange ’ s glasses .
Then we see all of the people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d have to touch them with sterile gloves to put them on , which real surgeons would never do .
When people wake up from a coma , they need time to recover .
For some , it can even take years of physiotherapy to see improvements .
And on TV , characters who ’ ve been in a coma recover pretty quickly .
For example , in Kill Bill : Volume I , or in The Walking Dead , the main character wakes up from a coma and starts walking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical professionals on TV shows make mistakes , but don ’ t get punished severely enough for them .
For example , in Grey ’ s Anatomy , Izzie , who plays a resident on the show , falls in love with a patient .
She then deliberately worsens his condition to move him up the donor list .
As a result , she gets reprimanded .
In real life , she wouldn ’ t be allowed to continue her residency or practice medicine ever again .
She could also be sued and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Patients don ’ t have their eyes taped shut during surgery .
While surgical patients are asleep under anesthesia during surgery , it is suggested that their eyelids be taped closed .
This is done to prevent their eyes from being injured .
On TV , this standard of care is often ignored .
However , in the movie Awake it was done correctly .
We ’ re used to seeing physicians as the main characters on TV shows .
They constantly check up on their patients and basically do all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nurses , in contrast , are usually in the background .
They are often portrayed as non-essential .
However , in reality , nurses provide critical medical care .
And they are the ones who interact with patients the most .
What is more , a lot of the work that ’ s done by physicians on TV shows that viewers find cool , is usually done by nurses .
For example , on House M.D.
, there is a patient who suffers from unexplained seizures .
Dr. House and his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection , and they ’ re seen as geniuses by the audience .
However , an experienced nurse could have made the same diagnosis .
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Seizures should be handled the exact opposite way .
When someone ’ s having a seizure , TV doctors usually hold the patient down and put something in their mouth , because this is supposed to prevent them from swallowing their tongue .
In reality , they shouldn ’ t do any of those things .
It ’ s impossible for a person having a seizure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an object in their mouth might break their teeth .
Doctors also shouldn ` t restrain their movements .
What they can and should do is turn the patient gently on one side to help them breathe easier , and put something soft under their head .

Many times in movies and on TV shows we’ve seen how defibrillators bring people back to life. Someone’s heart stops beating, and the doctor shouts “Clear!” and shocks the patient, and they’re miraculously saved! However, that’s not actually how it works, and, in reality, a defibrillator wouldn’t be able to save that person. And there are other things that are only possible in movies, but not in real life.
We at Bright Side are fascinated by medical scenes in movies and on TV. But there are some moments that are just unrealistic.
1. CPR always saves people, and usually very quickly.
The right way to perform CPR is to do 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths until the ambulance arrives. It’s also important to make sure you’re doing 100 to 120 compressions per minute. And if CPR is already being performed by a doctor, they might have to do it even longer than 30 minutes before the person regains consciousness. On TV, the survival rate after CPR is about 70%, but this is lower in reality. And the characters often wake up and start talking after just a few chest compressions, which is very rare in real life. For example, in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, it takes less than a minute for Peeta to wake up and feel fully functional after Finnick starts doing chest compressions.
2. A defibrillator can bring anyone back to life.
For a defibrillator to work, there needs to be some electric activity in the heart. It is effective when the heartbeat is irregular and it needs to be returned to its normal rhythm. In movies, a defibrillator is often used to revive a person who has no heartbeat at all, which is wrong. A defibrillator doesn’t start electric activity in the heart. It actually stops the electric activity.
3. Doctors have their own notion of sterility.
In an operating room, everyone should wear masks and gloves. Once the gloves are on, you can’t take them off or touch any surfaces, even the mask. If a surgeon needs to adjust the mask or touch medical equipment, another person with non-sterile gloves will do it for them. In movies, people often forget about these rules. For example, at the beginning of the operation scene in Doctor Strange, only one person is wearing a mask. We also see a sterile glove touching a piece of medical equipment that isn’t sterile and an assistant who took off one of their gloves to adjust Doctor Strange’s glasses. Then we see all of the people in the room wearing masks, but they’d have to touch them with sterile gloves to put them on, which real surgeons would never do.
4. Patients immediately recover from a coma.
When people wake up from a coma, they need time to recover. For some, it can even take years of physiotherapy to see improvements. And on TV, characters who’ve been in a coma recover pretty quickly. For example, in Kill Bill: Volume I, or in The Walking Dead, the main character wakes up from a coma and starts walking after just a few minutes.
5. It’s okay to make mistakes.
Very often medical professionals on TV shows make mistakes, but don’t get punished severely enough for them. For example, in Grey’s Anatomy, Izzie, who plays a resident on the show, falls in love with a patient. She then deliberately worsens his condition to move him up the donor list. As a result, she gets reprimanded. In real life, she wouldn’t be allowed to continue her residency or practice medicine ever again. She could also be sued and possibly face some jail time.
6. Patients don’t have their eyes taped shut during surgery.
While surgical patients are asleep under anesthesia during surgery, it is suggested that their eyelids be taped closed. This is done to prevent their eyes from being injured. On TV, this standard of care is often ignored. However, in the movie Awake it was done correctly.
7. Nurses aren’t given enough credit.
We’re used to seeing physicians as the main characters on TV shows. They constantly check up on their patients and basically do all the “important” work at the hospital. Nurses, in contrast, are usually in the background. They are often portrayed as non-essential. However, in reality, nurses provide critical medical care. And they are the ones who interact with patients the most. What is more, a lot of the work that’s done by physicians on TV shows that viewers find cool, is usually done by nurses. For example, on House M.D., there is a patient who suffers from unexplained seizures. Dr. House and his team discover that the patient has a tapeworm infection, and they’re seen as geniuses by the audience. However, an experienced nurse could have made the same diagnosis.
8. Seizures should be handled the exact opposite way.
When someone’s having a seizure, TV doctors usually hold the patient down and put something in their mouth, because this is supposed to prevent them from swallowing their tongue. In reality, they shouldn’t do any of those things. It’s impossible for a person having a seizure to swallow their tongue, and putting an object in their mouth might break their teeth. Doctors also shouldn`t restrain their movements. What they can and should do is turn the patient gently on one side to help them breathe easier, and put something soft under their head.