brightside--2020-06-15--20 Pets Who Are Completely Smitten With Their Owners

20 Pets Who Are Completely Smitten With Their Owners Own a pet and you ’ ll never have to worry about having no one to admire you .
They ’ ll follow you wherever you go , shower you with kisses , comfort you when you are sad , and fall asleep right next to you .
Of course , you ’ ll have no privacy , but then again , that is pretty trivial compared to the unconditional love you ’ ll receive .
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The look on her face says it all .
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We already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends for life .
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“ My 4-month-old puppy is always by my side.
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My wife ’ s 21-year-old cat blessed me with this moment today .
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Get you somebody who adores you as much as this dog adores its owner .
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“ When I adopted Penny from a shelter 10 years ago she was scared and aggressive .
Today she is the most loving cat I have ever met.
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“ This is how this old man always looks at me.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking .
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“ My dog when my boyfriend gets home ... all smiles !
” 13 .
His number one fan , right there 14 .
“ My friend ’ s dog is admiring my wife while they ’ re talking.
” 15 .
When your crush finally notices you : 16 .
“ Delta loves her dad !
This picture just cracks me up.
” 18 .
“ Sweet Penny , the first time we met each other ” 19 .
“ I only adopted him an hour ago.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when my husband holds her ”

Own a pet and you’ll never have to worry about having no one to admire you. They’ll follow you wherever you go, shower you with kisses, comfort you when you are sad, and fall asleep right next to you. Of course, you’ll have no privacy, but then again, that is pretty trivial compared to the unconditional love you’ll receive.
Some lucky pet owners were able to capture their pet’s affection for them in heartwarming photos. Bright Side is happy to share them with our readers.
1. The look on her face says it all.
2. We already know they are going to be best friends for life.
3. “My 4-month-old puppy is always by my side.”
4. “My 14-year-old boy on my wedding day”
5. My wife’s 21-year-old cat blessed me with this moment today.
6. Get you somebody who adores you as much as this dog adores its owner.
7. “When I adopted Penny from a shelter 10 years ago she was scared and aggressive. Today she is the most loving cat I have ever met.”
8. My dog Stella totally adores my boyfriend.
9. Partners in love and crime
10. “This is how this old man always looks at me.”
11. Yes, please. Keep talking.
12. “My dog when my boyfriend gets home... all smiles!”
13. His number one fan, right there
14. “My friend’s dog is admiring my wife while they’re talking.”
15. When your crush finally notices you:
16. “Delta loves her dad! This picture just cracks me up.”
17. “My girlfriend has a secret admirer.”
18. “Sweet Penny, the first time we met each other”
19. “I only adopted him an hour ago.”
20. “The face she makes when my husband holds her”


brightside--2020-06-15--11 Tiny Details in the Kitchen That Could Reveal Poor Housekeeping Habits

11 Tiny Details in the Kitchen That Could Reveal Poor Housekeeping Habits The kitchen is one of the most visited places in the house .
Everyone gets so used to its look that they don ’ t even notice the tiny details that might spoil it .
It ’ s too time-consuming to do a general cleaning frequently , but if you follow these simple rules , your kitchen will always look wonderful .
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Storing products and other stuff on open surfaces The issue of storing products and other tiny things in a big kitchen is just not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ totally different story when the kitchen is small and everything is in sight .
Here is a way out — use the same style of storage containers .
Jars for spices and bulk products , containers for medicine , and everything that is visible should be one style and color that matches your kitchen .
Moreover , storing products in closed jars will protect them from bugs and pantry moths .
Additional shelves can be made in deep drawers to increase the storage area .
Broken dishes should either be restored or thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look of your kitchen .
Not to mention that the cracks in these dishes collect dirt and microbes .
This is the reason why public catering rules forbid the use of cracked dishes .
Also , make sure to get rid of scratched plasticware that has lost its look , enameled burnt bowls , and old wooden kitchenware .
Wooden spatulas and mixing spoons need to be changed frequently .
In order to get rid of the endless piles of dishes in your sink , count how many sets of plates , forks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and remove the rest .
Then you will be less tempted to go grab a clean dish instead of washing the dirty ones .
After washing the dishes or cooking , the sink needs to be cleaned and , preferably , dried with paper towels .
Food debris and a humid environment in the kitchen sink are a hotbed for germs and fungi , so make sure to clean the sink 2-3 times a week with a cleaning agent .
A washing machine is often located in the kitchen in apartments with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the washing machine , there are usually various laundry agents like washing powder , fabric softener , and bleach that are visible to everyone .
Moreover , these agents smell and it can be harmful to breathe them in .
You can always move all of these to be under the kitchen sink , but there is usually very little space because the trash can and cleaning products for the kitchen also need to be stored somewhere .
If the garbage bin is small or is located in a different place , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sink and hang bottles with atomizers , brushes , gloves , and rags on it .
That way , you will create extra space for storing laundry items .
Oftentimes vases , sugar bowls , spices leftover after food delivery , napkins , tea bags , and much more remain in sight .
These things make the kitchen table look cluttered and we get used to seeing it like this every day .
The spices leftovers after food delivery can be placed in small jars and kept closed .
Cookies and bread should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the extra dishes should be put in their proper place .
Also , make sure to check the cleanliness of the sugar bowl and salt shaker regularly .
This won ’ t take a lot of your time , but the results will be visible instantly .
Sponges and rags are a must-have in any kitchen .
You can get a beautiful container for your sponge .
The rag should always be dried , but not on the tap .
First of all , it looks awful , second , if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expensive plumbing materials , it might get covered with tiny rust spots .
You can also consider adapting the place under the edge of the sink , making a small niche there for storing sponges and rags .
If this option is not possible , then they need to be washed , dried , and changed frequently .
According to research , 86 % of sponges and rags contain yeast and mold .
Experts recommend changing the sponge no less than once a week .
If the kitchen lacks a powerful hood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the stove , then the cabinet doors will quickly become covered with a touch of grease .
It ’ s especially noticeable on glossy surfaces .
Wipe them more often in order to not have to spend your entire weekends cleaning the cabinets .
The door of the cabinet with the trash can suffers the most .
If it doesn ’ t have a special opening mechanism , it is usually opened with wet and dirty hands .
There is one small secret : hang this door a bit lower than needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open it with your leg .
Look at your kitchen apron or fabric pot holder with fresh eyes .
If the apron is covered with greasy unwashable stains and so are the potholders , it ’ s time to say goodbye to them .
Sew yourself a new apron and new pot holders , or buy them .
It doesn ’ t require much money , but your kitchen will look much better .
Numerous post-it notes that are left for family members and stuck to the fridge , cabinets , and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn yellow over time , and give an unkempt look to your kitchen .
Try using a special magnet board for erasable markers that can be fixed to the fridge or the wall , instead of paper .
It will help you keep all of your reminders and messages in one place .
Make your kitchen windows look beautiful .
Take away the little things like pens , books , and chargers from the windowsill .
If there are flowers on your windowsill , make sure to keep the ones that don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humid environment might attract flies .
A clean look for the kitchen window is one of the elements that creates an overall impression about the kitchen in general .

The kitchen is one of the most visited places in the house. Everyone gets so used to its look that they don’t even notice the tiny details that might spoil it. It’s too time-consuming to do a general cleaning frequently, but if you follow these simple rules, your kitchen will always look wonderful.
Bright Side offers you a chance to look at your kitchen with a critical eye and correct the things that make it look messy.
1. Storing products and other stuff on open surfaces
The issue of storing products and other tiny things in a big kitchen is just not there, but it’s a totally different story when the kitchen is small and everything is in sight. Here is a way out — use the same style of storage containers. Jars for spices and bulk products, containers for medicine, and everything that is visible should be one style and color that matches your kitchen. Moreover, storing products in closed jars will protect them from bugs and pantry moths. Additional shelves can be made in deep drawers to increase the storage area.
2. Pottery
Broken dishes should either be restored or thrown away because they will spoil the overall look of your kitchen. Not to mention that the cracks in these dishes collect dirt and microbes. This is the reason why public catering rules forbid the use of cracked dishes. Also, make sure to get rid of scratched plasticware that has lost its look, enameled burnt bowls, and old wooden kitchenware. Wooden spatulas and mixing spoons need to be changed frequently.
3. Sink
In order to get rid of the endless piles of dishes in your sink, count how many sets of plates, forks, and spoons your family requires, and remove the rest. Then you will be less tempted to go grab a clean dish instead of washing the dirty ones. After washing the dishes or cooking, the sink needs to be cleaned and, preferably, dried with paper towels. Food debris and a humid environment in the kitchen sink are a hotbed for germs and fungi, so make sure to clean the sink 2-3 times a week with a cleaning agent.
4. Storing detergents
A washing machine is often located in the kitchen in apartments with a small bath in Europe. Next to the washing machine, there are usually various laundry agents like washing powder, fabric softener, and bleach that are visible to everyone. Moreover, these agents smell and it can be harmful to breathe them in. You can always move all of these to be under the kitchen sink, but there is usually very little space because the trash can and cleaning products for the kitchen also need to be stored somewhere. If the garbage bin is small or is located in a different place, you can install a thin railing under the sink and hang bottles with atomizers, brushes, gloves, and rags on it. That way, you will create extra space for storing laundry items.
5. Kitchen table
Oftentimes vases, sugar bowls, spices leftover after food delivery, napkins, tea bags, and much more remain in sight. These things make the kitchen table look cluttered and we get used to seeing it like this every day. The spices leftovers after food delivery can be placed in small jars and kept closed. Cookies and bread should be stored in special kitchen units. All the extra dishes should be put in their proper place. Also, make sure to check the cleanliness of the sugar bowl and salt shaker regularly. This won’t take a lot of your time, but the results will be visible instantly.
6. Sponges and rags
Sponges and rags are a must-have in any kitchen. You can get a beautiful container for your sponge. The rag should always be dried, but not on the tap. First of all, it looks awful, second, if the tap is not made of high-quality and expensive plumbing materials, it might get covered with tiny rust spots. You can also consider adapting the place under the edge of the sink, making a small niche there for storing sponges and rags. If this option is not possible, then they need to be washed, dried, and changed frequently. According to research, 86% of sponges and rags contain yeast and mold. Experts recommend changing the sponge no less than once a week.
7. Cabinet doors
If the kitchen lacks a powerful hood, but you often cook and fry something on the stove, then the cabinet doors will quickly become covered with a touch of grease. It’s especially noticeable on glossy surfaces. Wipe them more often in order to not have to spend your entire weekends cleaning the cabinets. The door of the cabinet with the trash can suffers the most. If it doesn’t have a special opening mechanism, it is usually opened with wet and dirty hands. There is one small secret: hang this door a bit lower than needed and you’ll be able to open it with your leg.
8. Kitchen textiles
Look at your kitchen apron or fabric pot holder with fresh eyes. If the apron is covered with greasy unwashable stains and so are the potholders, it’s time to say goodbye to them. Sew yourself a new apron and new pot holders, or buy them. It doesn’t require much money, but your kitchen will look much better.
9. Post-it notes and other paper
Numerous post-it notes that are left for family members and stuck to the fridge, cabinets, and other visible places, usually get unstuck, turn yellow over time, and give an unkempt look to your kitchen. Try using a special magnet board for erasable markers that can be fixed to the fridge or the wall, instead of paper. It will help you keep all of your reminders and messages in one place.
10. Kitchen window
Make your kitchen windows look beautiful. Take away the little things like pens, books, and chargers from the windowsill. If there are flowers on your windowsill, make sure to keep the ones that don’t require intensive watering, otherwise the humid environment might attract flies. A clean look for the kitchen window is one of the elements that creates an overall impression about the kitchen in general.
11. Fresh air
Air your kitchen out as often as possible, especially while cooking. If you are cooking seafood or frying something without a hood, make sure to close the door or open the window. An aired out kitchen is a big plus when it comes to cleanness and your own health.


brightside--2020-06-14--18 Tweets Proving There’s Not Just a Gap Between Generations, but a Real Abyss

18 Tweets Proving There ’ s Not Just a Gap Between Generations , but a Real Abyss If you know @ @ @ @ @ with a pencil , what a corded phone looks like , or what it feels @ @ @ @ @ time to feed your Tamagotchi , then you probably know a lot about the generation @ @ @ @ @ still can ’ t get used to some of the latest trends , and you @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not alone .
We at Bright Side found 18 vivid examples of the @ @ @ @ @ posted by Twitter users .
And don ’ t miss our bonus at the end @ @ @ @ @ the generation gap in action .
Bonus : “ I gave my old iPod to @ @ @ @ @ that it didn ’ t work.
” Can you give your own examples that show @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re waiting for your photos and stories in the comments !

If you know how to rewind a tape with a pencil, what a corded phone looks like, or what it feels like when it’s time to feed your Tamagotchi, then you probably know a lot about the generation gap. We bet you still can’t get used to some of the latest trends, and you can be sure — you’re not alone.
We at Bright Side found 18 vivid examples of the difference between generations that were posted by Twitter users. And don’t miss our bonus at the end — you’ll see the generation gap in action.
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Bonus: “I gave my old iPod to my son. He said that it didn’t work.”


brightside--2020-06-16--17 Reddit Users Showed Who Their Boss Really Is When They Work From Home

17 Reddit Users Showed Who Their Boss Really Is When They Work From Home It ’ s becoming increasingly common to work in other places that are not the office , not only your own home , but also while traveling , for example .
That is why people have to maintain a routine that allows them to carry out their tasks in a timely manner .
However , when you have a pet , things can get a little complicated .
That ’ s why a few Reddit and Imgur users decided to share images showing how they spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their furry friends , and how they become a distraction after a little while .
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“ Working from home .
Best coworkers ever !
But not very engaged.
” 2 .
“ Rivers is LOVING that his parents are working from home.
” 3 .
“ Working from home and my boss is constantly looking over my shoulder.
” 4 .
When working from home actually means endless play time : 6 .
“ I told Taco I ’ d be working from home this week ... this conflicts with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Loving my new officemate now that I ’ m working from home !
” 9 .
“ Your boss when you are working from home for the first time ” 10 .
“ I think he found out that other dog parents are working from home.
” 11 .
“ I ’ m working from home and my new colleague is pretty cute.
” 12 .
“ I think my cat is not happy I ’ m working from home.
” 13 .
“ Working from home is gon na be easy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Took Nancy ’ s LinkedIn profile pic while working from home this week.
” 15 .
“ Helios is working from home with me.
” 16 .
“ Still being closely supervised while working from home.
” 17 .
“ Working from home has just gotten increasingly more difficult .
”

It’s becoming increasingly common to work in other places that are not the office, not only your own home, but also while traveling, for example. That is why people have to maintain a routine that allows them to carry out their tasks in a timely manner. However, when you have a pet, things can get a little complicated. That’s why a few Reddit and Imgur users decided to share images showing how they spend their workdays from home in the company of their furry friends, and how they become a distraction after a little while.
Bright Side made a compilation for you of some of the funniest images of these beloved pets who are keeping their owners company while they work from home.
1. “Working from home. Best coworkers ever! But not very engaged.”
2. “Rivers is LOVING that his parents are working from home.”
3. “Working from home and my boss is constantly looking over my shoulder.”
4. When working from home actually means endless play time:
5. “The joys of working from home”
6. “I told Taco I’d be working from home this week... this conflicts with his nap schedule.”
7. “Working from home”
8. “Loving my new officemate now that I’m working from home!”
9. “Your boss when you are working from home for the first time”
10. “I think he found out that other dog parents are working from home.”
11. “I’m working from home and my new colleague is pretty cute.”
12. “I think my cat is not happy I’m working from home.”
13. “Working from home is gonna be easy,” they said.
14. “Took Nancy’s LinkedIn profile pic while working from home this week.”
15. “Helios is working from home with me.”
16. “Still being closely supervised while working from home.”
17. “Working from home has just gotten increasingly more difficult.”


brightside--2020-06-16--20 Interior Inventions That Are Becoming Must-Haves in Modern Homes

20 Interior Inventions That Are Becoming Must-Haves in Modern Homes A house is an object we live in , but a home is something we build according to our everyday needs .
Sometimes even the smallest details can give you that cozy , warm-hearted feeling only a place of your own can have , like a socket behind the couch to charge your phone while chilling or a sofa armrest table where you can snack endlessly .
These are just a few examples of inventions you can never live without once you experience them .
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A vacuum cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real game-changer .
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Overlapping tracks for the curtains so no light can come through the middle 4 .
A piece of the mirror heats up to prevent condensation .
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Keep a clean cutting board with this brilliant tool .
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A shower bench is a perfect solution if you don ’ t like to be standing in the shower all the time .
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Keep your drinks and snacks close with this sofa armrest table .
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A doorknob that disappears after the door is locked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 .
You don ’ t need a lot of space at home to be able to own a ping pong table .
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With a game table like this , you can play board games on a whole new level .
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The lazy phone rack can be used in different places around the house .
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Leave all your pans scratch-free and easy to reach with a slider like this in your cabinet .
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A clever way to use the space between the washer and dryer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single step .
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These window blinds flip down into laundry drying racks .
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A dishwasher projecting how much time is left

A house is an object we live in, but a home is something we build according to our everyday needs. Sometimes even the smallest details can give you that cozy, warm-hearted feeling only a place of your own can have, like a socket behind the couch to charge your phone while chilling or a sofa armrest table where you can snack endlessly. These are just a few examples of inventions you can never live without once you experience them.
Get ready for some serious inspiration to turn your house into a real home with these cozy and effective inventions that Bright Side compiled for you.
1. A cable socket behind the couch
2. A vacuum cleaning system all around the house is a real game-changer.
3. Overlapping tracks for the curtains so no light can come through the middle
4. A piece of the mirror heats up to prevent condensation.
5. Keep a clean cutting board with this brilliant tool.
6. A shower bench is a perfect solution if you don’t like to be standing in the shower all the time.
7. Keep your drinks and snacks close with this sofa armrest table.
8. A doorknob that disappears after the door is locked makes it impossible to break in.
9. You don’t need a lot of space at home to be able to own a ping pong table.
10. With a game table like this, you can play board games on a whole new level.
11. The lazy phone rack can be used in different places around the house.
12. The blue wavelength inhibits and kills bacteria, prolonging the life of your fruit.
13. Leave all your pans scratch-free and easy to reach with a slider like this in your cabinet.
14. This self-making bed pumps air in the duvet so that your sheets automatically fold back into place.
15. A clever way to use the space between the washer and dryer
16. Turn on the faucet with a single step.
17. A built-in extra step, perfect for shorter people
18. These window blinds flip down into laundry drying racks.
19. A dishwasher projecting how much time is left
20. A rotating kitchen countertop


brightside--2020-06-15--8 Things That Won Millions of Hearts and Now Almost Everyone Has Them

8 Things That Won Millions of Hearts and Now Almost Everyone Has Them New products that instantly become popular regularly appear on the market and people of all ages want to buy them .
Online shops can ’ t deal with high demand , and social networks are literally bursting with photos .
But then , the popularity of these products decreases , and people start to want different things .
Fashion passes , but the memories and photos of these novelties stay with us .
Bright Side has found things that have already lost their former glory , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We decided to remember them with you .
We can find almost 14 million posts on Instagram by using the hashtag # slime , which proves the crazy popularity of this toy .
Slime toys have been conquering children ’ s hearts over the past few seasons .
They may seem to be ordinary water bottles , but marketing specialists did a good job promoting them .
The peak in the number of purchases , according to the online reviews , was in 2016-2017 .
But these products are still in demand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ university students and people who play sports .
With the beginning of the summer season , the demand for these bottles usually starts to grow .
After the release of Despicable Me and The Minions cartoons , the demand for the goods that are shaped like minions or goods that have their pictures on them was enormous .
People were buying balloons , stuffed toys , kiddie surprises , stickers for baby shampoo , and so on .
It was a real minion mania .
On top of that , customers didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toys , so they became interested in different kinds of DIY guides and patterns on how to sew or knit a minion .
This thing was popular in 2017 .
Various publishers wrote about the fact that “ fidget spinners were low-tech , low-price stress-relieving toys , that they were a huge fad sweeping the country , and that stores couldn ’ t keep them in stock.
” People ’ s excitement about these spinners can only be compared with the boom with slinky spring toys .
The history of the selfie stick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it might seem at first sight .
This device had been invented before mobile phones became widespread .
Now , this device is one of the most important working tools for bloggers and Instagram influencers .
And when people go on a trip , the selfie stick is almost always the first thing to be packed .
Blåhaj shark , a soft toy from IKEA , has literarily conquered the world .
It travels , works , rests , attends cultural events — it does almost everything .
And this shark has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device is a dream for many teenagers and adults .
The hoverboard appeared on the market in 2010 , and they ’ re still popular .
In large cities , people can even rent them like bicycles or cars .
The popularity of these vehicles is so high , that authorities have started to pass laws that regulate the riding of these devices , so they don ’ t interfere with traffic on the roads .
A penny board is the younger brother of the skateboard .
It ’ s smaller than an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plastic , which has made this device popular and available .
It ’ s convenient to carry a penny board with you by just putting it in a backpack or a travel bag .
Children , teenagers , young adults , and even small dogs are in love with these boards .
Do you have any of the things on our list ?
Is there any object you can ’ t imagine your life without ?

New products that instantly become popular regularly appear on the market and people of all ages want to buy them. Online shops can’t deal with high demand, and social networks are literally bursting with photos. But then, the popularity of these products decreases, and people start to want different things. Fashion passes, but the memories and photos of these novelties stay with us.
Bright Side has found things that have already lost their former glory, but people still love and remember them. We decided to remember them with you.
1. Slime
We can find almost 14 million posts on Instagram by using the hashtag #slime, which proves the crazy popularity of this toy. Slime toys have been conquering children’s hearts over the past few seasons.
2. Water bottle
They may seem to be ordinary water bottles, but marketing specialists did a good job promoting them. The peak in the number of purchases, according to the online reviews, was in 2016-2017. But these products are still in demand. Water bottles are popular among school and university students and people who play sports. With the beginning of the summer season, the demand for these bottles usually starts to grow.
3. Minion toys
After the release of Despicable Me and The Minions cartoons, the demand for the goods that are shaped like minions or goods that have their pictures on them was enormous. People were buying balloons, stuffed toys, kiddie surprises, stickers for baby shampoo, and so on. It was a real minion mania. On top of that, customers didn’t want to limit themselves to ready-made toys, so they became interested in different kinds of DIY guides and patterns on how to sew or knit a minion.
4. Fidget spinners
This thing was popular in 2017. Various publishers wrote about the fact that “fidget spinners were low-tech, low-price stress-relieving toys, that they were a huge fad sweeping the country, and that stores couldn’t keep them in stock.” People’s excitement about these spinners can only be compared with the boom with slinky spring toys.
5. Selfie stick
The history of the selfie stick invention isn’t as simple as it might seem at first sight. This device had been invented before mobile phones became widespread. Now, this device is one of the most important working tools for bloggers and Instagram influencers. And when people go on a trip, the selfie stick is almost always the first thing to be packed.
6. Blåhaj shark
Blåhaj shark, a soft toy from IKEA, has literarily conquered the world. It travels, works, rests, attends cultural events — it does almost everything. And this shark has become the real queen of memes.
7. Hoverboard
This device is a dream for many teenagers and adults. The hoverboard appeared on the market in 2010, and they’re still popular. In large cities, people can even rent them like bicycles or cars. The popularity of these vehicles is so high, that authorities have started to pass laws that regulate the riding of these devices, so they don’t interfere with traffic on the roads.
8. Penny board
A penny board is the younger brother of the skateboard. It’s smaller than an ordinary board and is made of light plastic, which has made this device popular and available. It’s convenient to carry a penny board with you by just putting it in a backpack or a travel bag. Children, teenagers, young adults, and even small dogs are in love with these boards.
Do you have any of the things on our list? Is there any object you can’t imagine your life without?


brightside--2020-06-15--15 Emotional Moments That’ll Feed Your Heart and Soul

There are currently nearly 7.8 billion people in the world , so there are countless priceless memories being made every minute .
Luckily , we ’ re able to catch glimpses of other people ’ s triumphs , heartbreaks , and all the things that make this life worth living .
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“ I lost my best friend of 19 years .
I had a ring custom made with his ashes and a gem that matches his eyes.
” 2 .
Before and after being called a good girl 3 .
“ 1975 vs 2020 .
My parents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45 years.
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“ All the nurses came in , sang to my mom , and gave her a cake for her last day of her chemo treatment.
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“ Clear the Shelters day was a success here in Tampa.
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“ Both my mom and I are graduating today.
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“ Got stood up by my date , so I thought I ’ d treat the special girl in my life.
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“ Through thick and thin .
Together my wife and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My 4-month-old daughter and my 99-year-old grandmother taken one month before my grandma passed away — and one week shy of turning 100.
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“ Got engaged near the Golden Gate Bridge .
I was psyched with how the photo turned out.
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“ My mom decided to reactivate her nursing license after 20 years .
I get to teach her !
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“ I promised to try to love her as much as our Golden does.
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“ Took a pic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter .
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There are currently nearly 7.8 billion people in the world, so there are countless priceless memories being made every minute. Luckily, we’re able to catch glimpses of other people’s triumphs, heartbreaks, and all the things that make this life worth living.
Bright Side is, yet again, rushing to you with a collection of precious photos and stories to lift you up.
1. “I lost my best friend of 19 years. I had a ring custom made with his ashes and a gem that matches his eyes.”
2. Before and after being called a good girl
3. “1975 vs 2020. My parents have been married and playing music for over 45 years.”
4. “All the nurses came in, sang to my mom, and gave her a cake for her last day of her chemo treatment.”
5. “Same wedding outfits 60 years later ❤”
6. “My dad got married yesterday and turned 80 today!”
7. “Clear the Shelters day was a success here in Tampa.”
8. “Both my mom and I are graduating today.”
9. “Got stood up by my date, so I thought I’d treat the special girl in my life.”
10. “Through thick and thin. Together my wife and I have lost 315 lbs.”
11. “My 4-month-old daughter and my 99-year-old grandmother taken one month before my grandma passed away — and one week shy of turning 100.”
12. “Got engaged near the Golden Gate Bridge. I was psyched with how the photo turned out.”
13. “My mom decided to reactivate her nursing license after 20 years. I get to teach her!”
14. “I promised to try to love her as much as our Golden does.”
15. “Took a pic of my husband falling in love with our daughter.”


brightside--2020-06-15--A Photographer Captures Kids Cuddling With Animals, and It’s the Purest Thing We’ve Ever Seen

A Photographer Captures Kids Cuddling With Animals , and It ’ s the Purest Thing We ’ ve Ever Seen @ @ @ @ @ between animals and children .
Inspired by their pure relationship , Andrea Martin , an @ @ @ @ @ , has made it her mission to show the world just how lovely these sweeties @ @ @ @ @ photoshoot together .
We at Bright Side instantly fell in love with these delightful photoshoots @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll feel the same way by the end of this article .
Which of @ @ @ @ @ most charming pair ?
Do you have similar photos that display the genuine bond between @ @ @ @ @ yes , share them in the comment section .

Nothing beats the innocent bond between animals and children. Inspired by their pure relationship, Andrea Martin, an award-winning photographer from West Virginia, has made it her mission to show the world just how lovely these sweeties are when combined for a photoshoot together.
We at Bright Side instantly fell in love with these delightful photoshoots, and we believe you’ll feel the same way by the end of this article.
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brightside--2020-06-15--18 Pets Who Were Bored in the House, So They Took Things Up a Notch

18 Pets Who Were Bored in the House , So They Took Things Up a Notch If you have pets , you probably know how clever yet naive they can be .
You may turn around for just 5 seconds and voila — you no longer have a sandwich to eat or that puzzle you ’ ve been working on for a week is gone .
These little troublemakers will never get bored , even if they ’ re all alone .
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“ You won ’ t believe it , but the wall just exploded !
” 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his doctor to come in like this ... ” 3 .
“ I can fit everywhere , just take me with you !
” 4 .
And in just one second , you don ’ t have coffee anymore .
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“ I don ’ t know what his hopes and dreams were , but he ’ s definitely given up on them.
” 7 .
“ I busted the thief who ’ s been stealing my suet cakes.
” 8 .
“ He dragged it off the holder and carried it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Head bump-loving cats are the WORST when they have the cone of shame on !
” 10 .
“ I was lying on my bed when suddenly ... ” 11 .
“ My cat is very serious about his boundaries ... ” 13 .
“ I ’ ve altered your signal .
Pray I don ’ t alter it any further.
” 14 .
“ He ’ s slowly pushing it all off the table while pretending to sleep.
” 15 .
“ Just came home to this and I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cats will always be cats .
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“ I was excited the birds were eating the bread I ’ d been leaving for them ... ”

If you have pets, you probably know how clever yet naive they can be. You may turn around for just 5 seconds and voila — you no longer have a sandwich to eat or that puzzle you’ve been working on for a week is gone. These little troublemakers will never get bored, even if they’re all alone.
We at Bright Side love pets so much that we decided to share these 18 pictures with our readers. These photos beg just one question: “Why, pets? Why?!”
1. “You won’t believe it, but the wall just exploded!”
2. “Only my cat waits for his doctor to come in like this...”
3. “I can fit everywhere, just take me with you!”
4. And in just one second, you don’t have coffee anymore.
5. “I don’t know what his hopes and dreams were, but he’s definitely given up on them.”
6. “Turned around for 5 seconds...”
7. “I busted the thief who’s been stealing my suet cakes.”
8. “He dragged it off the holder and carried it to his favorite spot.”
9. “Head bump-loving cats are the WORST when they have the cone of shame on!”
10. “I was lying on my bed when suddenly...”
11. “My cat is very serious about his boundaries...”
12. “Should I put water on it?”
13. “I’ve altered your signal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.”
14. “He’s slowly pushing it all off the table while pretending to sleep.”
15. “Just came home to this and I don’t even own chickens.”
16. “Hey Mom, I opened the door for you!”
17. Cats will always be cats.
18. “I was excited the birds were eating the bread I’d been leaving for them...”


brightside--2020-06-15--20+ Dads Who Always Have Their Child’s Back No Matter What

20+ Dads Who Always Have Their Child ’ s Back No Matter What From painting their daughter ’ s nails and styling her hair , to supporting her in marrying the love of her life , there ’ s nothing modern dads are refusing to do to keep their children happy .
Grateful children and happy dads are sharing their stories on the internet and they ’ re so cute , they ’ ll make you want to hug your dad right away .
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7 years ago my dad put me in gay conversion therapy .
Today he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my wife .
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I ’ m a lone dad learning how to do different hairstyles for my daughter with the help of YouTube videos .
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My dad is going through a bad divorce with my mom .
I texted him saying I loved him and this was his response .
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My dad enjoying a tea party with my daughter and niece 5 .
My dad has always worked 2 jobs to support our family .
“ Recently he was laid off and it was the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been out of work .
Being jobless wasn ’ t easy for him and job hunting was no fun at all .
Today he starts his new job .
Go get ‘ em dad.
” 6 .
My 6-year-old autistic son loves police cars and their wee-oo-wee-oos .
His dad made sure he got a photo with one .
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I ’ m a widower dad who made it through the first round of holidays with a baby and without a wife ... we ’ re getting by .
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This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a digger for Halloween .
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My 6-year-old daughter has been asking for months to have a mohawk like me .
I cut it for her today .
My kid is the coolest .
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“ They would all scream for food at once , so this is the best thing I came up with to do 3 bottles simultaneously.
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“ It ’ s not always easy being a single dad , but sometimes I get to experience some things other dads might not.
” 14 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy .
He hasn ’ t stopped talking about it .
He ’ ll tell anyone that listens.
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She ’ s too young for Comicon , so my little girl and I had a Comicon at home , featuring her favorites !
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I promised my 3-year-old last night that I would make pancakes this morning .
Woke up to the power out , but a promise is a promise .
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“ Wife likes to FaceTime with the baby while she pumps at work , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet .
So ... ” 18 .
“ Having a daughter means you have to encourage her interests , and step out of your comfort zone.
” 19 .
“ Teaching junior how to brush his teeth ” 20 .
“ I made a climbing wall so he can turn off the lights himself.
” 21 .
I ’ m a single dad .
My daughter asked when I was going to teach her how to shave her legs .
Well , today was the day ... 22 .
When you are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ :

From painting their daughter’s nails and styling her hair, to supporting her in marrying the love of her life, there’s nothing modern dads are refusing to do to keep their children happy. Grateful children and happy dads are sharing their stories on the internet and they’re so cute, they’ll make you want to hug your dad right away.
Bright Side has collected some of these heartwarming stories for our readers.
1. 7 years ago my dad put me in gay conversion therapy. Today he tied my bow before officiating my wedding to my wife.
2. I’m a lone dad learning how to do different hairstyles for my daughter with the help of YouTube videos.
3. My dad is going through a bad divorce with my mom. I texted him saying I loved him and this was his response.
4. My dad enjoying a tea party with my daughter and niece
5. My dad has always worked 2 jobs to support our family.
“Recently he was laid off and it was the first time in my lifetime that he had been out of work. Being jobless wasn’t easy for him and job hunting was no fun at all. Today he starts his new job. Go get ‘em dad.”
6. My 6-year-old autistic son loves police cars and their wee-oo-wee-oos. His dad made sure he got a photo with one.
7. Dad giving his daughter a pedicure
8. I’m a widower dad who made it through the first round of holidays with a baby and without a wife... we’re getting by.
9. This dad turned his son’s wheelchair into a digger for Halloween.
10. My 6-year-old daughter has been asking for months to have a mohawk like me. I cut it for her today. My kid is the coolest.
11. “I donated a kidney to my 5-year-old son yesterday!”
12. “They would all scream for food at once, so this is the best thing I came up with to do 3 bottles simultaneously.”
13. “It’s not always easy being a single dad, but sometimes I get to experience some things other dads might not.”
14. “Went fishing with the ’lil guy. He hasn’t stopped talking about it. He’ll tell anyone that listens.”
15. She’s too young for Comicon, so my little girl and I had a Comicon at home, featuring her favorites!
16. I promised my 3-year-old last night that I would make pancakes this morning. Woke up to the power out, but a promise is a promise.
17. “Wife likes to FaceTime with the baby while she pumps at work, but he can’t hold the iPad himself yet. So...”
18. “Having a daughter means you have to encourage her interests, and step out of your comfort zone.”
19. “Teaching junior how to brush his teeth”
20. “I made a climbing wall so he can turn off the lights himself.”
21. I’m a single dad. My daughter asked when I was going to teach her how to shave her legs. Well, today was the day...
22. When you are a single dad, you get frequent manicures:


brightside--2020-06-15--People Talk About 20 Mistakes Their Parents Made That They Never Want to Repeat With Their Own Kids

People Talk About 20 Mistakes Their Parents Made That They Never Want to Repeat With Their Own Kids No matter how much our parents love us , they ’ re only human and they make mistakes like everyone else .
When we grow up and have our own kids , it ’ s up to us to decide what kind of parents we want to be .
We remember the best things our parents gave us and try to give even more to our own children .
We also remember the things from our childhood that made us feel upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in our relationship with our own kids .
Making fun of their interests and hobbies .
It ’ s why I don ’ t like showing anyone my artwork .
But I will do anything to support my kids and encourage them .
lil_adk_bird / Reddit If they tell me something in confidence , I ’ m not using that as a topic of conversation with others .
Tell my parents anything and everyone knows .
My mom just couldn ’ t understand why I was getting mad when she was telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of events leading up to my divorce .
lil_adk_bird / Reddit When I was 15 , my dad ( an MD ) decided to have a “ meeting ” with me to discuss my future and “ help me ” make a choice for what I wanted to be .
I wanted to be a programmer so bad .
So I said programming/software engineering .
He went on for over an hour about how that profession is lame and how I ’ d always be behind the scenes unrecognized .
[ ... ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ll be a doctor.
” He immediately turned around , smiled happily , and congratulated me .
I wasted 3 years of my life on med school before I got depressed and asked my sister to help me convince him to transfer over to engineering school , but my life was never the same .
[ ... ] My kids will choose what they want to be .
Moe5021 / Reddit Lecturing .
My mom could go on for hours for even minor misbehaviors .
Somehow , it usually looped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep my room clean , even though the rest of the house was just as much of a mess or worse .
When I need to have a stern or serious discussion with my kids , I force myself to make my point in 5 minutes or less .
I ’ ve even said stuff like , “ Look , this is taking way too long , just don ’ t do [ disallowed thing ] again , okay ?
” I also apologize if I yell , as soon as I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I don ’ t remember my Mom ever doing that .
HawaiianShirtsOR / Reddit Being unapproachable .
Come talk to me any time about anything .
Everything can be fixed .
dflear / Reddit Being judgmental .
I want my kids to know that I truly love them because of who they are and I want them to not feel like they have to hide certain parts of who they are because they are afraid I won ’ t care about them anymore .
Imloudcauseimdeaf / Reddit Having too many pets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but at the highest point we had 11 cats and 3 dogs , and it was just kind of embarrassing and I never wanted to bring people over to my house .
seatiger90 / Reddit Redoing things they ’ ve done because it ’ s not the exact way I would have done it .
My mom would re-fold the laundry or remake my bed .
It drove me nuts and made me feel like , why even bother trying ?
liZaSpaghetti / Reddit Not being affectionate .
My mom was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me growing up .
I realized that if I have kids , I ’ d want to read to them , hug them , celebrate their accomplishments , and overall have them feel comfortable with sharing their thoughts or feelings with me .
Neon_litez / Reddit When I was little , when my dad was doing anything out in the yard , my brother and I would ask if we could help .
The answer was always , “ You can help by staying out of the way.
” My kids are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel they can contribute , grow a sense of self-worth , and have an appreciation of group effort .
BKStephens / Reddit Bribing them to stay home and not hang out with friends .
I became super anti-social and had anxiety when I did almost anything .
Kids need to go out and socialize and make mistakes .
Maximus_Stache / Reddit Never actually saying I love you .
thegreatkeyboard / Reddit I ’ m pregnant with a girl right now .
I will never make her feel like she has to be ashamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have more kids , I won ’ t force her to be the third parent .
sentient-cookie / Reddit Arguing in front of them .
My parents fought a lot around me and I hated it growing up .
I do not want to subject my kids to that .
I remember one time , when I was about 8 years old , I was in the car with my parents .
They were arguing like always , but being trapped in that metal box with both of them screaming back and forth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a red light and I unbuckled my seatbelt , got out of the car , and started running .
My mom ran out after me and after he pulled over the car my dad did as well .
They promised me they wouldn ’ t fight in front of me again , a promise they broke time and time again until their divorce .
I ’ m hoping I can do a better job of keeping my promise .
-eDgAR- / Reddit They wouldn ’ t let me buy a video game system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I never understood why watching TV was ok , but not gaming .
I ’ ve played video games ever since I left after high school .
My son , daughter , and I all enjoy them .
Pac_Eddy / Reddit Saying , “ I told you so.
” How are my kids supposed to ask for my help if I just ridicule them for their mistakes ?
Harley_Atom / Reddit Being obsessed over their food intake , and their body size from the age of 9 .
I really hope I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s healthy relationship with food and body image when she grows up , not the cause of an eating disorder .
thepsychpsyd / Reddit Saying , “ Because I said so.
” I always have a reason why I ask them to do something .
If they ask , “ Why ?
” I ’ ll explain .
I ’ ll explain my reason , my reasons for my reason , various other factors I considered ...
I can go on for a while .
They know this .
The other day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she said , “ Why ?
’ ...
I thought about it for a sec and I asked , “ Is ’ because I said so ’ a good enough reason ?
” She thought about it for a sec and said , “ Yeah.
” For about 3 seconds , I felt like I nailed parenting .
a-1yogi / Reddit

No matter how much our parents love us, they’re only human and they make mistakes like everyone else. When we grow up and have our own kids, it’s up to us to decide what kind of parents we want to be. We remember the best things our parents gave us and try to give even more to our own children. We also remember the things from our childhood that made us feel upset, and try our best to avoid them in our relationship with our own kids.
Here at Bright Side we’ve looked through the Reddit thread devoted to parenting mistakes that people never want to make with their own kids, and here are 20 comments that struck a chord in the hearts of many people.
Making fun of their interests and hobbies. It’s why I don’t like showing anyone my artwork. But I will do anything to support my kids and encourage them. lil_adk_bird / Reddit If they tell me something in confidence, I’m not using that as a topic of conversation with others. Tell my parents anything and everyone knows. My mom just couldn’t understand why I was getting mad when she was telling any yahoo at Walmart the whole story of events leading up to my divorce. lil_adk_bird / Reddit When I was 15, my dad (an MD) decided to have a “meeting” with me to discuss my future and “help me” make a choice for what I wanted to be. I wanted to be a programmer so bad. So I said programming/software engineering. He went on for over an hour about how that profession is lame and how I’d always be behind the scenes unrecognized. [...] So I said defeatedly, “OK, I’ll be a doctor.” He immediately turned around, smiled happily, and congratulated me. I wasted 3 years of my life on med school before I got depressed and asked my sister to help me convince him to transfer over to engineering school, but my life was never the same. [...] My kids will choose what they want to be. Moe5021 / Reddit
Lecturing. My mom could go on for hours for even minor misbehaviors. Somehow, it usually looped around to how I didn’t keep my room clean, even though the rest of the house was just as much of a mess or worse. When I need to have a stern or serious discussion with my kids, I force myself to make my point in 5 minutes or less. I’ve even said stuff like, “Look, this is taking way too long, just don’t do [disallowed thing] again, okay?” I also apologize if I yell, as soon as I am emotionally able to after an angry outburst. I don’t remember my Mom ever doing that. HawaiianShirtsOR / Reddit Being unapproachable. Come talk to me any time about anything. Everything can be fixed. dflear / Reddit Refusing to admit I was wrong. iploggged / Reddit Being judgmental. I want my kids to know that I truly love them because of who they are and I want them to not feel like they have to hide certain parts of who they are because they are afraid I won’t care about them anymore. Imloudcauseimdeaf / Reddit Having too many pets in the house. I loved them all, but at the highest point we had 11 cats and 3 dogs, and it was just kind of embarrassing and I never wanted to bring people over to my house. seatiger90 / Reddit
Redoing things they’ve done because it’s not the exact way I would have done it. My mom would re-fold the laundry or remake my bed. It drove me nuts and made me feel like, why even bother trying? liZaSpaghetti / Reddit Minimizing anything they pursue. jnat05 / Reddit Not being affectionate. My mom was very distant and not a physically emotional person with me growing up. I realized that if I have kids, I’d want to read to them, hug them, celebrate their accomplishments, and overall have them feel comfortable with sharing their thoughts or feelings with me. Neon_litez / Reddit When I was little, when my dad was doing anything out in the yard, my brother and I would ask if we could help. The answer was always, “You can help by staying out of the way.” My kids are always allowed to help, so they feel they can contribute, grow a sense of self-worth, and have an appreciation of group effort. BKStephens / Reddit
Bribing them to stay home and not hang out with friends. I became super anti-social and had anxiety when I did almost anything. Kids need to go out and socialize and make mistakes. Maximus_Stache / Reddit Never actually saying I love you. thegreatkeyboard / Reddit I’m pregnant with a girl right now. I will never make her feel like she has to be ashamed of her period. And if I have more kids, I won’t force her to be the third parent. sentient-cookie / Reddit Arguing in front of them. My parents fought a lot around me and I hated it growing up. I do not want to subject my kids to that. I remember one time, when I was about 8 years old, I was in the car with my parents. They were arguing like always, but being trapped in that metal box with both of them screaming back and forth became too much. We stopped at a red light and I unbuckled my seatbelt, got out of the car, and started running. My mom ran out after me and after he pulled over the car my dad did as well. They promised me they wouldn’t fight in front of me again, a promise they broke time and time again until their divorce. I’m hoping I can do a better job of keeping my promise. -eDgAR- / Reddit
They wouldn’t let me buy a video game system. They said it rots the brain. I never understood why watching TV was ok, but not gaming. I’ve played video games ever since I left after high school. My son, daughter, and I all enjoy them. Pac_Eddy / Reddit Saying, “I told you so.” How are my kids supposed to ask for my help if I just ridicule them for their mistakes? Harley_Atom / Reddit Being obsessed over their food intake, and their body size from the age of 9. I really hope I can be a help in my daughter’s healthy relationship with food and body image when she grows up, not the cause of an eating disorder. thepsychpsyd / Reddit Saying, “Because I said so.” I always have a reason why I ask them to do something. If they ask, “Why?” I’ll explain. I’ll explain my reason, my reasons for my reason, various other factors I considered... I can go on for a while. They know this. The other day I asked my 7yo to do something, she said, “Why?’... I thought about it for a sec and I asked, “Is ’because I said so’ a good enough reason?” She thought about it for a sec and said, “Yeah.” For about 3 seconds, I felt like I nailed parenting. a-1yogi / Reddit


brightside--2020-06-15--23 Shots That’ll Make You Fall in Love With Our Planet This Nature Photography Day

23 Shots That ’ ll Make You Fall in Love With Our Planet This Nature Photography Day Majestic mountains in the predawn fog , funny animals in their natural habitat , mighty waterfalls , and valleys flooded with sunlight — we live alongside these things on the incredible planet Earth , which is illuminated daily by wildlife photographers around the world .
Nature Photography Day , celebrated worldwide on June 15 , seems to be the best day to thank artists for their work .
Depositphotos has compiled a collection of inspirational Mother Earth shots that prove wildlife has millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
Need some rest in the middle of a busy working day at the office ?
We invite you to travel to these exotic corners of the planet right now .
Nature Photography Day was first celebrated in 2006 .
The idea belongs to the North American Nature Photography Association ( NANPA ) which planned to promote nature photography in general .
Part of the mission is to show its potential and to draw public attention to environmental issues , natural landscapes , and endangered species .
And who is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the small town of Naples in Florida , pelicans love to watch people .
You never know when one of them will decide to treat you with fish from a seaside tavern !
Our next station is Laguna Colorada ( or Red Lagoon ) which is a salt lake in the southwest of the Altiplano in Bolivia .
Despite the fact that the famous James ’ s , Andean , and Chilean flamingos are the main inhabitants of this territory , you can also spot wandering white alpacas here .
Scenic Thailand ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture was taken , is located more than 60 miles from Bangkok .
During the day , from the shore of Bang Taboon , you can watch giant whales jumping .
And swimming in the sea at night , you can admire the giant full moon above the seashore .
And here comes the whale itself !
Did you know that scientists are still curious why whales jump out of the water ?
However , whales ’ sociality or alertness is currently the most common explanation .
Dead camel thorn trees in Namib-Naukluft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photographers but also filmmakers .
At different times of the day , the sun paints the surrounding dunes in bright futuristic colors like red and orange , as well as white , blue , and violet .
Although this young squirrel monkey from the Costa Rica rainforest seems sweet and defenseless , it ’ s considered to be one of the most clever monkeys on Earth due to its large brain compared to its tiny body !
Another amazing fact : squirrel monkeys are one of the few monkeys that use their tails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squirrel ) .
And yes , it can drink water while hanging upside down .
Today , it ’ s difficult for us to imagine nature photography without drones .
The invention of aerial photography seems to have transformed the way we enjoy nature from these unusual vantage points .
Ideal coastlines , forest gradients , and hill shadows appear for us thanks to this medium .
And how about going down to greet the inhabitants of the Red Sea ?
In the spring , jellyfish approach the coastline to give birth to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Sea , there are no deadly jellyfish , but there are very beautiful ones .
Perhaps this one was the prototype of the Gorgon Medusa ?
The Valdes Peninsula belongs to Argentina and is a part of the Patagonian region .
Whales , pichi , Magellanic penguins , southern elephant seals , and , of course , South American sea lions are the reason why Valdes is popular among wildlife photographers .
But without scuba gear it ’ s impossible to arrange a photo session for sea lions : these animals dive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can reach speeds of up to 25 miles an hour .
Can you imagine a bird that can fly only if it sees the ocean in front of it ?
In 2020 , the Atlantic puffin is recognized as Iceland ‘ s most precious bird , also known as “ Clown of the Sea , ” “ Sea Parrot , ” and “ Penguin of the North.
” Moreover , every other Atlantic puffin on Earth lives there .
The bird ’ s beak changes color over the seasons and this exact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Falkland Islands , an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean , has become home to many species of penguins .
The colony of thousands of King penguins enjoy the cliffs of the islands and often spend time on the seashore in the company of other seabirds .
How do you distinguish a King penguin from other birds ?
It has an exceptional appetite .
An adult King penguin eats up to 400 fish a day .

= This article is sponsored by Depositphotos =
Majestic mountains in the predawn fog, funny animals in their natural habitat, mighty waterfalls, and valleys flooded with sunlight — we live alongside these things on the incredible planet Earth, which is illuminated daily by wildlife photographers around the world. Nature Photography Day, celebrated worldwide on June 15, seems to be the best day to thank artists for their work.
Depositphotos has compiled a collection of inspirational Mother Earth shots that prove wildlife has millions of hidden secrets in different corners of the world. Need some rest in the middle of a busy working day at the office? We invite you to travel to these exotic corners of the planet right now.
The day to explore continents
Nature Photography Day was first celebrated in 2006. The idea belongs to the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) which planned to promote nature photography in general. Part of the mission is to show its potential and to draw public attention to environmental issues, natural landscapes, and endangered species.
Yosemite
Yellowstone
Thanks to the NANPA initiative, many people have rediscovered the North American continent. So let’s start our journey with Yosemite National Park (in California) and the Yellowstone National Park (in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho).
Naples, Florida
And who is this brooding couple? On the promenade of the small town of Naples in Florida, pelicans love to watch people. You never know when one of them will decide to treat you with fish from a seaside tavern!
Bolivia
Our next station is Laguna Colorada (or Red Lagoon) which is a salt lake in the southwest of the Altiplano in Bolivia. Despite the fact that the famous James’s, Andean, and Chilean flamingos are the main inhabitants of this territory, you can also spot wandering white alpacas here.
Thailand
Scenic Thailand’s province of Phetchaburi, where this picture was taken, is located more than 60 miles from Bangkok. During the day, from the shore of Bang Taboon, you can watch giant whales jumping. And swimming in the sea at night, you can admire the giant full moon above the seashore.
Madagascar
And here comes the whale itself! Did you know that scientists are still curious why whales jump out of the water? However, whales’ sociality or alertness is currently the most common explanation.
Namibia
Dead camel thorn trees in Namib-Naukluft Park (Namibia) attract not only photographers but also filmmakers. At different times of the day, the sun paints the surrounding dunes in bright futuristic colors like red and orange, as well as white, blue, and violet.
Costa Rica
Although this young squirrel monkey from the Costa Rica rainforest seems sweet and defenseless, it’s considered to be one of the most clever monkeys on Earth due to its large brain compared to its tiny body! Another amazing fact: squirrel monkeys are one of the few monkeys that use their tails exclusively for balance (just like a squirrel). And yes, it can drink water while hanging upside down.
Lithuania
Kauno Marios is an artificial lake in Lithuania, however, you’ll hardly distinguish this lake from a natural reservoir. The lake occupies 0.1% of the country and is located in the middle of the picturesque Nemunas valley.
Poland
Today, it’s difficult for us to imagine nature photography without drones. The invention of aerial photography seems to have transformed the way we enjoy nature from these unusual vantage points. Ideal coastlines, forest gradients, and hill shadows appear for us thanks to this medium.
Lithuania
Romania
Turkey
Abstract art or subject photography? Try to find the answer while admiring images from Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Turkey.
Red Sea
And how about going down to greet the inhabitants of the Red Sea? In the spring, jellyfish approach the coastline to give birth to their offspring. Fortunately, in the Red Sea, there are no deadly jellyfish, but there are very beautiful ones. Perhaps this one was the prototype of the Gorgon Medusa?
Rural area
Sea
India
Whether it’s a river valley, a storm, or a herd of wild donkeys in a field, nature is keen on monochrome compositions. All the photographer needs to do is press the button in time!
Argentina
The Valdes Peninsula belongs to Argentina and is a part of the Patagonian region. Whales, pichi, Magellanic penguins, southern elephant seals, and, of course, South American sea lions are the reason why Valdes is popular among wildlife photographers. But without scuba gear it’s impossible to arrange a photo session for sea lions: these animals dive to a depth of almost 1,000 feet and can reach speeds of up to 25 miles an hour.
Iceland
Can you imagine a bird that can fly only if it sees the ocean in front of it? In 2020, the Atlantic puffin is recognized as Iceland‘s most precious bird, also known as “Clown of the Sea,” “Sea Parrot,” and “Penguin of the North.” Moreover, every other Atlantic puffin on Earth lives there. The bird’s beak changes color over the seasons and this exact shot was taken in the spring.
The Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands, an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, has become home to many species of penguins. The colony of thousands of King penguins enjoy the cliffs of the islands and often spend time on the seashore in the company of other seabirds. How do you distinguish a King penguin from other birds? It has an exceptional appetite. An adult King penguin eats up to 400 fish a day.
Finland


brightside--2020-06-16--15+ Pics of Senior Pets That Prove Love Only Grows Stronger Over Time

Watching little playful kittens and puppies turn into senior , hasteless cats and dogs is something that can touch anyone ’ s heart .
Just like humans , animals tend to get more mature and wise as they grow older .
But no matter how old they are , we love them with our whole hearts .
“ My old girl is still up and running at 15 years old .
I give her the biggest hugs and tell her she ’ s loved every single day because I ’ ll never know when she decides it ’ s time.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife ’ s lifelong best friend Whiskey turned 21 .
Today , he blessed me with this moment.
” “ He ’ s given me 19 years of love.
” '' My angel turned 29 this week !
I baked him a cake ! ''
`` This guy has been by my side for 20 years today .
He helped me through some rough times . ''
`` My 15-year-old senior lab has taken on teaching our new 8-week-old pup the art of life .
Their relationship is the cutest ! ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to iris atrophy .
Here she is in her 'doggles . '
'' `` Kria , my parents ' 13-year-old lady , has her own chair in the kitchen .
A throne for a queen ! ''
`` My old man is going to be 16 this year .
He 's still a kitten at heart , but today calls for his favorite bed snuggles by the fire . ''
`` Wooly is 14 years old and while his tippy taps have slowed down , they still deserve a round of applause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Brownie turns 20 years old !
Here 's to 20 more ! ''
`` My 15-year-old cat , Elwood , mostly hides behind the bed .
Today , while I was working , he was brave enough to come out for pets . ''
`` Max ( 13 ) loves to watch people from our deck . ''
`` Dot ( 15 ) has definitely reached old dog status .
She does n't have much energy to play anymore but is great to chill and be lazy with . ''
`` Happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a haircut in the house .
She feels very pretty . ''
`` Molly the dog ( 12 ) and Stitch the cat ( 17 ) hanging out on my parents ' porch over the weekend '' '' Carter ( 14 ) has been my best friend for over 5,000 days and I couldn ’ t ask for a better companion . ''

Watching little playful kittens and puppies turn into senior, hasteless cats and dogs is something that can touch anyone’s heart. Just like humans, animals tend to get more mature and wise as they grow older. But no matter how old they are, we love them with our whole hearts.
We at Bright Side are in love with every single photo in this compilation. Just look into the eyes of these senior animals and you’ll see the whole universe in them.
“My old girl is still up and running at 15 years old. I give her the biggest hugs and tell her she’s loved every single day because I’ll never know when she decides it’s time.”
“2 days ago, my wife’s lifelong best friend Whiskey turned 21. Today, he blessed me with this moment.”
“He’s given me 19 years of love.”
“My angel turned 29 this week! I baked him a cake!”
“This guy has been by my side for 20 years today. He helped me through some rough times.”
“My 15-year-old senior lab has taken on teaching our new 8-week-old pup the art of life. Their relationship is the cutest!”
“My 15-year-old Chihuahua has very sensitive eyes due to iris atrophy. Here she is in her ’doggles.’”
“Kria, my parents’ 13-year-old lady, has her own chair in the kitchen. A throne for a queen!”
“My old man is going to be 16 this year. He’s still a kitten at heart, but today calls for his favorite bed snuggles by the fire.”
A 17-year-old beauty
“Wooly is 14 years old and while his tippy taps have slowed down, they still deserve a round of applause.”
“Today’s the day! Brownie turns 20 years old! Here’s to 20 more!”
“My 15-year-old cat, Elwood, mostly hides behind the bed. Today, while I was working, he was brave enough to come out for pets.”
“Max (13) loves to watch people from our deck.”
“Dot (15) has definitely reached old dog status. She doesn’t have much energy to play anymore but is great to chill and be lazy with.”
“Happy our 14-year-old lady was the first to get a haircut in the house. She feels very pretty.”
“Molly the dog (12) and Stitch the cat (17) hanging out on my parents’ porch over the weekend”
“Carter (14) has been my best friend for over 5,000 days and I couldn’t ask for a better companion.”


brightside--2020-06-16--20+ People That Spent a Ton of Money on Totally Useless Things

You don ’ t have to have a lot of money to waste it on something useless .
Sometimes , we might even save or borrow money just to buy something we think we really need , right until the moment we actually get it .
The Bright Side team will always keep the secrets of our co-workers , which is why we went online to search for the material for this article .
But we know very well that it would only take asking our colleagues a few questions , to have enough information to write this piece .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll tell you about a purchase that seemed horrible until the moment the person realized that they couldn ’ t live without it .
$ 125 dollars for 20 pounds of pure chaos .
He was a cute , energetic little kitten , but I had no idea he would destroy all my stuff .
Brand new couch , destroyed .
Dining room chairs , destroyed .
Garbage disposal , destroyed .
My hand-carved chess pieces , briefcases , alarms ...
He terrorized the other cat , took over the entire bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was totally untrainable , and was generally a selfish whirlwind of destruction .
I have never in my life considered returning a pet , but boy , were there days I stared real hard into his fat furball face fighting the urge to send him back to PetSmart .
But once , he got ill and then I was like a little girl bawling with hiccups and a runny nose .
That ’ s when I realized he was worth every penny of my broken items .
I couldn ’ t imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teeg / Quora Have you ever bought anything that you regret about or are you very careful with what you spend your money on ?

You don’t have to have a lot of money to waste it on something useless. Sometimes, we might even save or borrow money just to buy something we think we really need, right until the moment we actually get it.
The Bright Side team will always keep the secrets of our co-workers, which is why we went online to search for the material for this article. But we know very well that it would only take asking our colleagues a few questions, to have enough information to write this piece. And in the bonus part, we’ll tell you about a purchase that seemed horrible until the moment the person realized that they couldn’t live without it.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driving big cars and I was fine with that. But once, my girlfriend started nagging me about getting a good new car, because she was tired of this one. And “this one” is a really old car. At first, I was against buying a new one, but then I agreed. 2 weeks later, I realized that the new car could speed up so fast and effortlessly, that I was in real danger of getting into a car accident. So I put the new car in the garage and now I’m driving the old one. © orakulis / Pikabu
A baby crib. 4 years in the house since the baby was born, took up lots of space in the bedroom, never used, except by the cat, or for piling up heaps of clothes in there. I had no idea bed-training a tiny baby could be an impossible task. © Alice Vits / Quora
My girlfriend is usually pretty frugal/practical with her money, but has the weirdest blind spot when it comes to kitchen gadgets. The tiny kitchen in our apartment is full of ninja mixers, juicers, multiple cheese graters, roasting pans, and cookie sheets, electric mincers, weird pots with built-in strainers...You get the idea. All we really use or need are a couple of pots and pans, a knife, and a cutting board. Drives me nuts. © DogtoothDan / Reddit
Vibrating fork that stops you from eating too much. Yes. You read that correctly. The fork uses electronic sensors to monitor how much, and how fast a user is eating. If they eat too quickly, the fork vibrates, and bright lights flash on its handle. It costs about $80. Why in God’s name would I want a fork that makes me pause before every bite? © Anonymous / Quora
An expensive facial service with my savings. Actually, I just went there to pamper myself within a budget of $1,000, but they told me my skin type is this and that blah blah blah... At the end, they convinced me to pay around $3,000 for 45 minutes of a facial service, where I emptied my wallet completely and the biggest regret is that the results didn’t even last for 2 days. © Meghana Kanakala / Quora
I bought a full set of ski equipment for $1,500. I only skied 2 times and got a knee injury, so now I can’t ski at all. I tried to sell the equipment and only got $300 back. © goodlife / Pikabu
Nail polishes. Hundreds of them. I’ve spent crazy money buying the 150th shade of violet that is totally different from the other 149. And only crazy people like me can see the difference. I’ve bought new polishes from new collections from all over the world. And then something snapped. Now, I only use 2-3 shades and I’m trying to figure out what to do with my entire collection.
I had a friend buy a pound of cheese at a very upscale cheese store because he tried a tiny bit and thought, “Hey, I’m on vacation, I’ll splurge!” ...No prices on anything, stuff cost him $200! He was too embarrassed to say he’d made a mistake. © DoofusTinyRick / Reddit
I called the home warranty company because the dishwasher in my new house was not working. The repairman comes in, flips one of the switches by the sink that I hadn’t used yet (I had only been moved in for 2 days), turns on the dishwasher, and asks for the standard service fee of $100. Apparently, that switch controls the power to it. © therealkraas / Reddit
My ex is obsessed with bio-hacking and trying to get fit without actually putting in any work. His Amazon orders were things like a neck strengthening hat, weird supplements, an electromagnetic reader, a rowing machine, handgrip springs... All of which he used once and then either threw out or sold. Meanwhile, I get him a pass to my gym and offer to work out with him whenever, but nope — too much effort. Trust fund kids are weird. © AisforAwesome / Reddit
Spent $600 on laser hair removal. Didn’t remove my hair. Still have hair. Might even have more hair. I was told I need another $600 worth of treatment. Yeah... That’s not gonna happen. © Goddess_5923 / Reddit
A tandem bike (a “bicycle built for 2”). A girl I was dating really wanted one for us to pedal together. So I saved up and bought it. She had nice legs, but wasn’t used to pedaling so she got tired easily and needed constant massages to relieve her leg cramps. Thus, the expensive tandem bike quickly went into storage, rarely to be used again. © Back2Bach / Reddit
A 1-year gym membership. I visited the gym exactly 2 times during that year. Once to pay the down payment and the second time to pay the remainder. Never went back again. In hindsight, I guess I wasn’t really ready to start exercising. It’s a good way to waste $800, though. I strongly suspect gym owners love people like myself. © Garrick Saito / Quora
When I was 21 years old, I was in a relationship with a guy who I thought I loved. I was young and stupid and he was everything to me. He was smart, handsome, had a good job, etc. We got into a fight one day and to make up for it, I got his initials tattooed on me. Years later, we broke up but I still had the tattoo. I have gotten covered up since, but it was a stupid purchase and I regret it. © Jenna-Lynn Roadside / Quora
A treadmill. I remember using my treadmill for a month or 2. It’s been 3 years now and it is still totally unused. The machine has deteriorated. Once I even sold it, but the user returned it 2 days later. My house is located next to a garden that has 3 km of walking/jogging trails. But still, I got fooled and bought it. © Prateek Gupta / Quora
I spent over $100 or more buying clothes for my avatar on a virtual reality game when I could’ve spent it on... You know, actual clothes. © enjoythesilencio / Reddit
Network marketing. I was young, in college, and needed money. Some guy I met at a party said that I could make good money. I invested a lot of money into it, and got nothing out of it. © mrsheikh / Reddit
I broke the record recently when I purchased a navy blue jumpsuit from an online shopping site. Navy blue is one of my favorite colors and when I imagined myself in that jumpsuit, I immediately made up my mind to buy that piece of clothing that was worn by this tall model. I clicked the Buy option. But wait, it only came in L and XL and the M was not available. “Come on, what are the tailors for, right?” I said to myself. So there it is— I bought it. It was huge. I took it to the tailor right away and he promised to make it right. 2 days later I got the altered jumpsuit and wore it. But, oh boy, I looked like a scarecrow. It hit me hard when I realized that it was a tall model who wore the outfit in the image on the shopping site, and I was an average height. When I again went running to the tailor, he ruined it even more. This means the money I spent on the jumpsuit and for altering got wasted. I have thrown it deep inside my wardrobe and it is definitely the worst thing I have ever spent money on. © Rongana Nath / Quora
A juicer for $200. It looked like a spaceship. It was powerful and had 5 different modes. It was also beautifully designed. I got it to replace the old one I had had for 30 years. So, the first apple I put into the new machine made a sound and then the juicer stopped working. It took a long time to clean it. So, now it’s gathering dust on a shelf, because it’s too much trouble to actually use it. © Moorecat / TheQuestion
I got some sneakers years ago. They were like $100 and I had very high expectations of getting toned legs and losing a few pounds. I made the mistake of wearing them to work, tripped, and sprained my ankle. Also, they’re ugly and uncomfortable. They still sit in my closet to this day and laugh at me for falling for the hype. © TheBack666 / Reddit
A pair of ridiculously expensive stiletto sandals. I justified the purchase to myself in all sorts of ridiculous ways as I plunked down a thick stack of $20 bills on the counter, but the truth is, I didn’t (and still don’t) get invited to too many black tie events where these shoes would be necessary. About 6 months later, the stilettos were gathering dust in my closet, and my pet rats escaped their cage for a few hours. The only damage done was to the shoes. They ate holes in the leather and chewed off the straps. I haven’t spent more than $200 on a pair of shoes since. © Ryan Mitchell (Specht) / Quora
Bonus
What is the one thing I regret buying? This guy:
$125 dollars for 20 pounds of pure chaos. He was a cute, energetic little kitten, but I had no idea he would destroy all my stuff. Brand new couch, destroyed. Dining room chairs, destroyed. Garbage disposal, destroyed. My hand-carved chess pieces, briefcases, alarms... He terrorized the other cat, took over the entire bed, slept on the dining room table, was totally untrainable, and was generally a selfish whirlwind of destruction. I have never in my life considered returning a pet, but boy, were there days I stared real hard into his fat furball face fighting the urge to send him back to PetSmart. But once, he got ill and then I was like a little girl bawling with hiccups and a runny nose. That’s when I realized he was worth every penny of my broken items. I couldn’t imagine my life without him. © Cheryl Teeg / Quora


brightside--2020-06-16--What’s So Special About Grimes — the Indie Pop-Singer Elon Musk Chose Over Any Top-Model

The baby was named X Æ A-12 .
According to Grimes ’ official Twitter account , this is how they @ @ @ @ @ .
X is an unknown variable , Æ is elvish for Ai — which means @ @ @ @ @ there was a mistake with A-12 .
The young mom thought it was the name @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have any weapons , and that was just fast .
But Elon Musk @ @ @ @ @ was talking about was actually called SR-71 .
And letter A is also a reference @ @ @ @ @ song Archangel .
The baby ’ s name is pronounced as X-Ash-A-12 .

The baby was named X Æ A-12. According to Grimes’ official Twitter account, this is how they came up with the name. X is an unknown variable, Æ is elvish for Ai — which means love in Japanese, and there was a mistake with A-12. The young mom thought it was the name of a plane that didn’t have any weapons, and that was just fast. But Elon Musk noticed that the plane she was talking about was actually called SR-71. And letter A is also a reference to Grimes’s favorite song Archangel. The baby’s name is pronounced as X-Ash-A-12.


brightside--2020-06-16--28 Genius Ways the Japanese Solve Everyday Problems

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Socks are secured to the feet with the help of glue .
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People carry their garbage with them .
In Japan , there are not a lot of trash cans , and waste there is sorted by separating plastic from cardboard , even if they ’ re part of the same package .
That ’ s why many people carry a bag where they just put their trash during the day .
This is one of the factors that helps to keep the streets clean along with the way they are brought up — if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stranger accidentally dropped , they will pick it up and carry with them to the nearest trash can , no matter how far away it is .
Some people even turn it into a competition .
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People can open and close their entrance doors with the help of smartphones , even if they ’ re in another part of the world .
Many apartments are equipped with electronic locks that can be opened with a regular key , a PIN code , a RFID-fob or card , a fingerprint , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a great help if you are away , but you need to give another person access to your apartment , for example , to water the plants or to check and see whether you ’ ve switched the iron off .
You can create a PIN code , with the help of the app , to give one-time access to open the door or set a time and date for when the door should automatically open .
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They opt for truly environmentally-friendly dinnerware .
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People don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gargle with a special solution .
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It ’ s normal to sit down while showering , and the bathroom is an all-in-one wet-room .
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After reading the newspaper , you can plant it .
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Older people turn to assistive walking devices instead of wheelchairs to lead a healthy lifestyle .
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The cellar and communications are hidden under the floor , which helps to get rid of drafts at the same time .
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Collagen is applied to the skin with the help of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toilets , there are sinks with an integrated soap dispenser and hand dryer .
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They do face peels with ionized water that flows under high-pressure .
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People use disposable portable toilets that absorb odor and turn liquid into gel .
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People stick to a seasonal diet and aren ’ t afraid of unusual food combinations .
Here people know when the seasons are for certain products , and they eat this food in different variations .
For example , watermelon may be served with salt or be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s not acceptable to throw away food , so everything that wasn ’ t eaten fresh will be pickled , preserved , or dried to eat later .
It ’ s common to consume all edible plants .
For example , flowers may be added to a salad , and maple leaves may be soft-fried .
Mushrooms are highly valued here .
For example , these are Matsutake mushrooms , which are considered a delicacy in Japan .
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To make it easier to fall asleep , lonely adults hug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrities .
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Instead of a toilet brush , people use special cleaning brushes with cleaning cloths to avoid splashing .
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Elderly people train their bodies and minds with the help of VR-glasses and video games .
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Some things are installed into others .
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People are ready to pay almost $ 30 and wait for 17 years to get this beef croquette .
Because they respect the chef .
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Streets and sidewalks are heated in the winter .
Bonus : How do people turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it ?

Every country has developed in its own ways, but it seems like some countries already live in the future. Japan may be considered a good example of how people rethink familiar things and improve them by making them more comfortable and practical. At the same time, side by side with the technological progress, a special attitude toward nature is preserved, and simple things that make people happy are valued there. This, for sure, influences their quality of life.
We at Bright Side have become interested in some of the ideas, solutions, and habits of Japanese people. You may also want to adopt some of them. And at the end of the article, we hid a little surprise for those who like to take selfies.
28. Socks are secured to the feet with the help of glue.
Long socks are an indispensable part of their school uniform, so girls always have glue for socks in their toiletry bags. This glue is applied to the skin on the legs, and then the upper part of the sock gets attached to it. Many moms also opt for this glue when dressing their kids to avoid using socks with an elastic band that usually compresses the skin.
27. Streets are decorated with potted plants.
Big Japanese cities may remind you of concrete jungles where, of course, there are parks, but there are practically no plots of open land or alleys with trees and flowers. Even an opportunity to have your own little garden around the entrance to your building is a luxury that isn’t available to many people, because buildings are located very close to each other. That’s why locals here put potted plants on the sidewalks and near the entrances when it’s warm outside, creating tiny green oases.
26. Cold sores are cured with special patches.
The patch sticks directly onto the mouth ulcer, and it instantly relieves pain and promotes natural healing.
25. People carry their garbage with them.
In Japan, there are not a lot of trash cans, and waste there is sorted by separating plastic from cardboard, even if they’re part of the same package. That’s why many people carry a bag where they just put their trash during the day. This is one of the factors that helps to keep the streets clean along with the way they are brought up — if a person sees a candy wrapper that a stranger accidentally dropped, they will pick it up and carry with them to the nearest trash can, no matter how far away it is. Some people even turn it into a competition.
24. Wounds are covered with surgical glue.
This is a great alternative to an ordinary Band-Aid, that is also known as a liquid bandage. It’s easy to apply, it dries quickly, it doesn’t get washed away with water, and it helps the wound heal normally. It really helps deal with corns and unpleasant wounds with torn edges.
23. People can open and close their entrance doors with the help of smartphones, even if they’re in another part of the world.
Many apartments are equipped with electronic locks that can be opened with a regular key, a PIN code, a RFID-fob or card, a fingerprint, or a smartphone app. The app can be a great help if you are away, but you need to give another person access to your apartment, for example, to water the plants or to check and see whether you’ve switched the iron off. You can create a PIN code, with the help of the app, to give one-time access to open the door or set a time and date for when the door should automatically open.
22. They opt for truly environmentally-friendly dinnerware.
While in the rest of the world, plastic dishes are being gradually replaced with wooden ones, in Japan, dinnerware made of Moso bamboo is very popular. This type of bamboo grows very quickly and is easy to process and utilize, while the control of its expansion might be beneficial for the ecosystem of Japan.
21. People don’t just wash their hands, they also gargle with a special solution.
This is the typical process a person goes through when they come home from running errands or going out to eat at a restaurant. They believe that this is a good way to get rid of bacteria. Some people go one step further and brush their teeth as well.
20. It’s normal to sit down while showering, and the bathroom is an all-in-one wet-room.
People often shower sitting down on a stool for convenience. You can set the desired water temperature right away, so you won’t have to wait for the hot water. A single drain is installed on the floor which speeds up the cleaning process in the bathroom, because you can just clean the walls and floor with a shower jet.
A bathroom also has control panels that are installed in different rooms. So if you’re in another room, you can just push a button to fill your bathtub and heat the water in it. Wet clothes after laundry are also dried in this room. The system raises the air temperature and changes its humidity, so clothes dry out in 1-2 hours, and this is more beneficial in terms of energy consumption than using a dryer.
19. There’s a small oven under the gas burner.
This solution is determined by Japanese traditions. In Japan, people eat grilled fish for breakfast. So this mini oven is located right under the burners on the stovetop, it doesn’t occupy a lot of space, and it consumes very little gas. People also use it to make toast, grilled vegetables, or just heat up food.
18. People give boiled eggs a variety of forms to stimulate appetite.
In Japan, people pay a lot of attention to the way they serve dishes, so various gadgets and unexpected tricks are used. For example, an ordinary boiled egg gets peeled, and then it’s put into a form that gets closed from both sides. 10 minutes later, the egg turns into a bunny, a fish, a heart, or a car, and breakfast looks way more appetizing.
17. People love to create things that transform.
For example, what do you think about this kid’s table that can be turned into a sofa or a shelf for toys, and the chairs attached to it can be used as mini-tables?
16. After reading the newspaper, you can plant it.
Several years ago, the biggest publisher in Japan chose to print their newspaper on paper with seeds. After reading it, a person can plant it in the ground and grow flowers from it.
15. Older people turn to assistive walking devices instead of wheelchairs to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Unlike wheelchairs, assistive walking devices allow people to better engage their muscles, evenly distributing the load on the skeleton, and really helping people build back their ability to move normally and even do some work.
14. The cellar and communications are hidden under the floor, which helps to get rid of drafts at the same time.
In Japanese houses, during construction, builders leave a space between the foundation slab and the floor. All engineering systems are hidden there, and in case of malfunctions, the contractor goes down, lays on a small cart, and drives up to the place where the breakdown occurred. In addition, this underground place eliminates drafts from the floors and makes them a little warmer. Often this passage has a built-in-cellar where butter, sauces, and pickles are often stored.
13. Collagen is applied to the skin with the help of a hair dryer.
The manufacturer claims that thanks to a special cartridge that is attached to a hairdryer, the airflow gets saturated with collagen nanoparticles. They improve the skin’s condition and seal the hair’s cuticle while keeping its natural moisture locked-in.
12. In public toilets, there are sinks with an integrated soap dispenser and hand dryer.
Everything works automatically — all you have to do is simply bring your hands close to the sensor. This saves space, soap, water, and electricity, and people don’t need to touch the soap dispenser with dirty hands. At homes, schools, and offices, automatic soap dispensers are often installed for the same reason.
11. They do face peels with ionized water that flows under high-pressure.
Thanks to this gadget, it’s possible to give yourself a facial peel with water. This procedure promotes gentle and deep skin cleansing, and blackhead removal. This is a real lifesaver for people with sensitive skin or allergies to different compounds that are in ordinary beauty products.
10. People use disposable portable toilets that absorb odor and turn liquid into gel.
People buy them for their elderly relatives, use them when taking care of people with limited mobility, take this product with them when they go out of town to enjoy nature, or keep them in their car just in case, for example, they get stuck in a traffic jam and their kid realizes that they need to use the restroom.
9. People eat popcorn and potato chips with snack tongs.
Everything ingenious is simple — these long thin tongs for snacks are convenient for picking up food, even from deep packages, and putting it in your mouth without getting your hands dirty.
8. Bicycles have umbrella holders.
In Japan, it’s prohibited to ride a bicycle with an umbrella in your hand. Instead, you can attach it to the handlebars using a special holder. It is worth noting that people hide under these umbrellas from the rain and from the sun.
7. People stick to a seasonal diet and aren’t afraid of unusual food combinations.
Here people know when the seasons are for certain products, and they eat this food in different variations. For example, watermelon may be served with salt or be added to cold and spicy ramen. It’s not acceptable to throw away food, so everything that wasn’t eaten fresh will be pickled, preserved, or dried to eat later. It’s common to consume all edible plants. For example, flowers may be added to a salad, and maple leaves may be soft-fried. Mushrooms are highly valued here. For example, these are Matsutake mushrooms, which are considered a delicacy in Japan.
A basket like this can cost up to $2,000. In Sweden, these mushrooms were considered unknown until Japanese scientists found out that local Swedish mushrooms and this Japanese delicacy belong to the same species.
6. To make it easier to fall asleep, lonely adults hug pillows with full-body pictures of their favorite celebrities.
Initially, this was just a toy for teenagers who no longer slept with their teddy bears, but still felt the need to hug someone while they were sleeping. These pillows are made in the shape of long cats, anime heroes, and full-body pictures of famous actors.
5. Instead of a toilet brush, people use special cleaning brushes with cleaning cloths to avoid splashing.
A disposable cloth soaked in antibacterial detergent is attached to the brush. After cleaning, it’s enough to just press the button on the brush to unfasten the napkin and flush it down the toilet.
4. Elderly people train their bodies and minds with the help of VR-glasses and video games.
They are perceived as brain stimulators that help develop cognitive abilities and improve the work of the brain and the whole body. Besides, video games are popular among people of different ages. For example, this woman has been recently included in The Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest YouTube user who plays computer games and shares this process online.
She has been gaming for over 39 years and she has her own YouTube channel, where she shares play-throughs.
3. Some things are installed into others.
Responsive design is greatly appreciated here. For example, at the end of the last century, when Nintendo Game Boy Color was one of the most popular children’s toys, sewing machines that could be controlled if you insert this playing system into them were released.
2. People are ready to pay almost $30 and wait for 17 years to get this beef croquette. Because they respect the chef.
In Japan, there are certain dishes that are popular because they’re cooked by a certain person in accordance with a special recipe. This could be a chef from a small town, but if their dish interpretation has been acknowledged as the best one, people are ready to wait to try this culinary masterpiece. A vivid example is a beef croquette that people will have to wait in line for 17 years to get. Of course, everyone who takes up a place in a queue hopes to get their order one day, but it’s mostly about showing respect to the chef and supporting their work — the chef can be sure that no matter what, their work will be in demand in the years to come.
1. Streets and sidewalks are heated in the winter.
This system works in the northern cities of the country — it demands fewer resources for snow removal, there is no ice, and your shoes don’t get ruined. At first glance, it may seem that the solution is expensive, but it’s just a matter of technology. In some cases, water from local hot springs is used, in other cases — the roads are heated with electricity that is accumulated by solar panels in the summer.
Bonus: How do people turn their selfies into a waifu and what is it?
Any selfie can be transformed into a waifu, a cute drawn anime character, with the help of this website. In most cases, waifu are female characters, people, and sometimes, even animals. For example, in a Japanese zoo, there was a penguin, named Grape-kun, whose partner left him for a younger male. It was hard for Grape-kun to deal with this situation — he refused to communicate with other penguins, but then he fell in love with the picture of a girl from anime, whose life-size cutout decorated the enclosure.
It’s interesting that according to the plot of the original cartoon, this girl was initially a penguin herself, and her costume is reminiscent of that. Grape-kun, who was in love, tried to spend time with his waifu all his time, had a hard time dealing with separation from her during a hurricane, and eventually became an internet star. When the penguin passed away, internet users dedicated a lot of artwork to him, telling his incredible story of love and loyalty to the world.