brightside--2020-10-09--7 Ways to Teach Your Child About “Safe” and “Unsafe” Touch

Teaching your children only about “ stranger danger ” may not be enough to keep them safe and away from child abusers .
Even though most children as young as 4 years old understand the concept of unsafe and safe touch , getting into details without a plan can make things go sideways .
If it ’ s not handled carefully it can confuse your kid and they might end up with more questions than answers .
Once they learn about the difference , your kid will be able to react accordingly and inform you in time , before things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Talk to your child in a quiet place away from distractions .
The first step is essential for this conversation to be successful and that is why It ’ s important that you also feel ready to talk about safe and unsafe touch , and not to force the subject .
Start by choosing a quiet place where you can talk to your kid without being disturbed .
Make the scene more comfortable by holding your kid ’ s hands , or sit together on the couch or floor .
2 .
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After you ’ ve had your first talk , it ’ s time to let your kid explain to you what unsafe and safe touch means .
In this way , you ’ ll be aware of how much your kid learned and understood from your last conversation .
Stay engaged and ask for an example of both types of touch .
You can also do a role-play and ask your kid , “ What would you do if ... ?
” or “ Who will you tell about ... ?
” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a handshake , a hug from someone you trust , pats on the back , and an arm around your shoulder are safe .
3 .
Explain that even a safe touch can sometimes hurt .
Young children can often have mixed feelings and describe a safe touch as an unsafe one .
This usually happens when they feel pain or when they get touched by a doctor , who for them is a stranger .
Use an example like removing a splinter , it can hurt , but doing it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered a safe touch .
The key here is to explain to your child that their doctor will sometimes need to touch their private parts in order to complete their check-up .
Of course , tell your kid that you ’ ll always be there to make sure everything is ok .
Many of you probably avoid the topic of body parts and intercourse with your child , thinking that your kid is still too young , but this is why offenders have the advantage .
You should be open with your kid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss private parts with respect .
Being closed off from this topic and being protective over it can give your kid the wrong signal and idea .
Even if your children have experienced something inappropriate , they won ’ t open up thinking that talking about intimate parts can get them in trouble or that you will get mad .
If you don ’ t feel comfortable talking about the names of the intimate body parts use a bikini as an example .
Explain that touching a part of the body that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This will give them a good visual perspective without you having to use the proper names .
5 .
Explain that unsafe touch is not a “ secret.
” Most child abusers will tell the abused child to keep the situation a secret and , in most cases , kids listen to this because they think it ’ s their fault , or they are afraid of the abuser .
Explain to your kids that if someone says to keep the unsafe touching a secret , they have to tell you immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can truly trust .
Here , it ’ s important to give them examples to make them feel more empowered and act , when necessary , and to make it simpler you can practice role-playing for this step too .
6 .
Tell them that they have the right to say “ no.
” About 70 % of abuse cases happen with an abuser that the child knew and trusted .
That is why an inappropriate touch , even by a friend or trusted relative , can become confusing for a child .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to trust those people and the sudden change of action can make them feel not only confused but scared and conflicted .
This is why you should tell your kids that they have the full right to say and even scream NO !
to any type of unsafe touch .
Always reinforce this idea , tell them that they own their body and they can do anything to protect it .
7 .
Get your children to name a few people they can talk to if someone is touching them .
Get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who they think they can trust in case of abuse .
Someone your child can run to when a person is practicing unsafe touch .
If they can ’ t think of someone , then help them to do so .
Also , remind your kids that they should keep telling people about the situation until someone takes action and helps them , and to never give up .

Teaching your children only about “stranger danger” may not be enough to keep them safe and away from child abusers. Even though most children as young as 4 years old understand the concept of unsafe and safe touch, getting into details without a plan can make things go sideways. If it’s not handled carefully it can confuse your kid and they might end up with more questions than answers. Once they learn about the difference, your kid will be able to react accordingly and inform you in time, before things go the wrong way.
We at Bright Side wanted to help you easily open up with your child and make this conversation more comfortable and successful, even if your kid is still young.
1. Talk to your child in a quiet place away from distractions.
The first step is essential for this conversation to be successful and that is why It’s important that you also feel ready to talk about safe and unsafe touch, and not to force the subject. Start by choosing a quiet place where you can talk to your kid without being disturbed. Make the scene more comfortable by holding your kid’s hands, or sit together on the couch or floor.
Explain to your kid that it’s not ok: to touch someone else’s private parts
for someone to touch his/her own private parts in front of you
for someone to ask you to touch his/her private parts
for someone to ask you to take your clothes off or take videos or photos while naked
for someone to show you videos or photos of naked people
2. Let them compare safe and unsafe touch.
After you’ve had your first talk, it’s time to let your kid explain to you what unsafe and safe touch means. In this way, you’ll be aware of how much your kid learned and understood from your last conversation. Stay engaged and ask for an example of both types of touch. You can also do a role-play and ask your kid, “What would you do if...?” or “Who will you tell about...?” and so on. Your kid should understand that a handshake, a hug from someone you trust, pats on the back, and an arm around your shoulder are safe.
However, an unsafe touch is if: someone threatens to hurt you if you speak about the situation
someone asks you not to tell anyone
someone forces you to touch her/him
the touch makes you nervous and scared
a person touches you and this makes you uncomfortable
a person touches you on your body where you don’t like to be touched
it hurts you
3. Explain that even a safe touch can sometimes hurt.
Young children can often have mixed feelings and describe a safe touch as an unsafe one. This usually happens when they feel pain or when they get touched by a doctor, who for them is a stranger. Use an example like removing a splinter, it can hurt, but doing it will keep them healthy and it’s considered a safe touch. The key here is to explain to your child that their doctor will sometimes need to touch their private parts in order to complete their check-up. Of course, tell your kid that you’ll always be there to make sure everything is ok.
4. Use bikinis to explain private parts
Many of you probably avoid the topic of body parts and intercourse with your child, thinking that your kid is still too young, but this is why offenders have the advantage. You should be open with your kid and talk about age-appropriate intimate acts and discuss private parts with respect. Being closed off from this topic and being protective over it can give your kid the wrong signal and idea. Even if your children have experienced something inappropriate, they won’t open up thinking that talking about intimate parts can get them in trouble or that you will get mad. If you don’t feel comfortable talking about the names of the intimate body parts use a bikini as an example. Explain that touching a part of the body that a bikini covers is considered an unsafe touch. This will give them a good visual perspective without you having to use the proper names.
5. Explain that unsafe touch is not a “secret.”
Most child abusers will tell the abused child to keep the situation a secret and, in most cases, kids listen to this because they think it’s their fault, or they are afraid of the abuser. Explain to your kids that if someone says to keep the unsafe touching a secret, they have to tell you immediately or tell someone your kids know and can truly trust. Here, it’s important to give them examples to make them feel more empowered and act, when necessary, and to make it simpler you can practice role-playing for this step too.
6. Tell them that they have the right to say “no.”
About 70% of abuse cases happen with an abuser that the child knew and trusted. That is why an inappropriate touch, even by a friend or trusted relative, can become confusing for a child. After all, you have been teaching them to trust those people and the sudden change of action can make them feel not only confused but scared and conflicted. This is why you should tell your kids that they have the full right to say and even scream NO! to any type of unsafe touch. Always reinforce this idea, tell them that they own their body and they can do anything to protect it.
Your child has the right to: Say no and tell someone that you don’t want and that you don’t like being touched
Run away immediately from the abusive person who has been touching you. Never again be alone with that person.
Call out for help, and even scream
Believe in yourself, it’s not your fault and you didn’t do anything wrong
7. Get your children to name a few people they can talk to if someone is touching them.
Get your kids to name at least 5 people who they think they can trust in case of abuse. Someone your child can run to when a person is practicing unsafe touch. If they can’t think of someone, then help them to do so. Also, remind your kids that they should keep telling people about the situation until someone takes action and helps them, and to never give up.


brightside--2020-10-09--15+ Pics That Prove Cats and Dogs Are a Match Made in Heaven

The wide-spread stereotype says that cats and dogs can ’ t get along with each other .
The good thing is that stereotypes are often not true and the characters of our compilation prove it .
After all , it doesn ’ t matter how your friend looks on the outside , when you know how to appreciate their personality on the inside .
We at Bright Side are eager to show you how tender the friendship between dogs and cats can be .
The bonus at the end will show you a couple of other types of friendships between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go outside because it ’ s too smoky ... “ It ’ s the first time I ’ ve seen him use her as a pillow.
” When your friendship is so strong it radiates love .
“ We were worried our 17 lb cat would be unhappy about us rescuing a dog from the local shelter.
” “ My cat does this to my dog all the time.
” “ My Shar Pei mix and my dog cat ( he acts like a dog ) ... this is not posed.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who I found lurking on the windowsill behind the curtains together.
” “ AWWWWW I love when cats do that little affectionate tail wrap !
!
” “ Adopted 2 kittens a few days ago .
You could say they ’ re getting along with the dog quite well.
” Bonus : Friendships can be different .
“ They have secret conversations in the evenings when they think we ’ re not watching .
”

The wide-spread stereotype says that cats and dogs can’t get along with each other. The good thing is that stereotypes are often not true and the characters of our compilation prove it. After all, it doesn’t matter how your friend looks on the outside, when you know how to appreciate their personality on the inside.
We at Bright Side are eager to show you how tender the friendship between dogs and cats can be. The bonus at the end will show you a couple of other types of friendships between animals.
When you can’t go outside because it’s too smoky...
“He’s in there somewhere.”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen him use her as a pillow.”
“A Jack sandwich between 2 slices of puppernickel”
The 4 musketeers
Sister and brother love ❤. Meet Phoebe and Cletus.
Next door dog doing a visit
When your friendship is so strong it radiates love.
“We were worried our 17 lb cat would be unhappy about us rescuing a dog from the local shelter.”
“My cat does this to my dog all the time.”
“My Shar Pei mix and my dog cat (he acts like a dog)... this is not posed.”
“My grumpy old men (14 and 9) sharing a bed”
“Well, well, well, look who I found lurking on the windowsill behind the curtains together.”
“AWWWWW I love when cats do that little affectionate tail wrap!!”
“Adopted 2 kittens a few days ago. You could say they’re getting along with the dog quite well.”
“I love my little kitty brother!”
Bonus: Friendships can be different.
“They have secret conversations in the evenings when they think we’re not watching.”


brightside--2020-10-09--20+ Things That Still Work Perfectly Even Though Their Warranty Period Is Over

Everything has a lifespan that was incorporated into its design .
But some of them are made so perfectly , that they look and work like new ones even after decades .
These household or wardrobe items often become family heirlooms , which are passed on from generation to generation .
We at Bright Side are sure that things that have been made for centuries are present in our homes as well .
But we are so used to them , that many of us pay no attention to them , however , some of them are older than their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that my grandmother ( 1953 ) , mother ( 1982 ) and I ( 2011 ) wore.
” “ We bought our son a cool modern bicycle that can play music , but he wasn ’ t able to ride it .
That ’ s when my mother got this old monster from her garage .
It ’ s 30+ years old and it very convenient for my son.
” “ My mother-in-law used this blanket for her oldest daughter , who is 52 years old now , then she used it for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inherited by our little one.
” “ 1980 ’ s Schott Perfecto .
Had some repairs done and it should be good for another 35 years !
” “ When was the last time you saw a toy with Swiss movement ?
Fisher-price clock radio circa 1964 .
Still works.
” “ Purchased by my Mom with babysitting money around 1958 .
Still works great , good thing too , she never filled out the warranty card !
” “ Still sporting my dad ’ s tent from the ’ 70s .
No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rain fly .
All original poles intact after 44 years.
” “ My daughter pulled this out of a box of toys at my mother-in-law ’ s house .
Anyone remember having one of these ?
” “ My Dad ’ s down vest from 1984 still keeps me warm !
” “ Just inherited my great-grandmother ’ s coffee grinder .
This model was discontinued in 1947 , but still helped make a great cup of coffee this morning !
” “ My family carefully keeps all of their wedding dresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our granny ’ s wedding dress ( 1961 ) and our great-grandmother ’ s dress ( 1939 ) .
” “ My parents bought this cheese grater shortly after getting married in 1977 .
I took it when I moved out on my own 20 years ago .
It still does the job.
” “ Been wearing these shoes weekly for 25 years .
Changed the soles once — that ’ s it.
” “ My daughter ’ s desk I picked up and restored for home-schooling ” “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ‘ 70s .
I ’ ve worn it for years and it ’ s still as nice as the day I inherited it.
” “ My 1956 stove , still going strong after 64 years.
” “ My 2-year-old niece is playing with our childhood toy .
Did you have this too ?
” “ My husband ’ s grandmother ’ s hat collection .
Many of these hats were handed down to her from her mom.
” “ Leica M3 , born on 6/30/1965 .
Built to be handed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foldable picnic table—bought in ~ the late ‘ 80s by my parents .
Comes along on every camping activity.
” “ 13-year-old cast iron frying pan used daily ( left ) vs 1-month-old modern one ( right ) .
Spend $ 30 on a 12 ” cast iron and start winning . ''
“ My father-in-law gave me this to give to my son .
It belonged to his son , now in his mid-30s .
Metal frame and bed .
They don ’ t make them like this anymore.
” “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of the last century ”

Everything has a lifespan that was incorporated into its design. But some of them are made so perfectly, that they look and work like new ones even after decades. These household or wardrobe items often become family heirlooms, which are passed on from generation to generation.
We at Bright Side are sure that things that have been made for centuries are present in our homes as well. But we are so used to them, that many of us pay no attention to them, however, some of them are older than their owners.
“The triple-generation wedding shoes that my grandmother (1953), mother (1982) and I (2011) wore.”
“We bought our son a cool modern bicycle that can play music, but he wasn’t able to ride it. That’s when my mother got this old monster from her garage. It’s 30+ years old and it very convenient for my son.”
“My mother-in-law used this blanket for her oldest daughter, who is 52 years old now, then she used it for her son. Now it had been inherited by our little one.”
“1980’s Schott Perfecto. Had some repairs done and it should be good for another 35 years!”
“When was the last time you saw a toy with Swiss movement? Fisher-price clock radio circa 1964. Still works.”
“Purchased by my Mom with babysitting money around 1958. Still works great, good thing too, she never filled out the warranty card!”
“Still sporting my dad’s tent from the ’70s. No leaks, and doesn’t require a rain fly. All original poles intact after 44 years.”
“My daughter pulled this out of a box of toys at my mother-in-law’s house. Anyone remember having one of these?”
“My Dad’s down vest from 1984 still keeps me warm!”
“Just inherited my great-grandmother’s coffee grinder. This model was discontinued in 1947, but still helped make a great cup of coffee this morning!”
“My family carefully keeps all of their wedding dresses. Yesterday my sister and I tried on our granny’s wedding dress (1961) and our great-grandmother’s dress (1939).”
“My parents bought this cheese grater shortly after getting married in 1977. I took it when I moved out on my own 20 years ago. It still does the job.”
“Been wearing these shoes weekly for 25 years. Changed the soles once — that’s it.”
“My daughter’s desk I picked up and restored for home-schooling”
“Elna Supermatic sewing machine. Swiss made. Sewing perfectly for 60 years. ”
“This is a trucker jacket that belonged to my mother in the ‘70s. I’ve worn it for years and it’s still as nice as the day I inherited it.”
“My 1956 stove, still going strong after 64 years.”
“My 2-year-old niece is playing with our childhood toy. Did you have this too?”
“My husband’s grandmother’s hat collection. Many of these hats were handed down to her from her mom.”
“Leica M3, born on 6/30/1965. Built to be handed down between generations of photographers.”
“A foldable picnic table—bought in ~ the late ‘80s by my parents. Comes along on every camping activity.”
“13-year-old cast iron frying pan used daily (left) vs 1-month-old modern one (right). Spend $30 on a 12” cast iron and start winning."
“My father-in-law gave me this to give to my son. It belonged to his son, now in his mid-30s. Metal frame and bed. They don’t make them like this anymore.”
“My 3 main assistants in the kitchen from the middle of the last century”


brightside--2020-10-09--20 Times People Received an Unexpected Greeting From Mother Nature

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest You ’ ll never have to guess when you ’ re witnessing something wonderful .
And we tend to forget how omnipresent nature is : even in the office , you can still find a little frog living within the door lock .
Actually , animals and plants can adapt to human environments much faster than humans themselves , however wild it sounds .
So don ’ t be surprised when you encounter another bug at the place you least expect to .
1 .
“ Duck-shaped cloud over the skies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad !
” 4 .
“ My sunflower patch was looking pretty against the vivid sunset we had last night.
” 6 .
“ Black Swallowtail always compliments our flowers and it makes me so proud.
” 8 .
“ This egg that one of my chickens laid.
” 9 .
“ I was out hiking in Japan yesterday and found what looked like a mushroom village.
” 10 .
This frog has an impressive leg game .
11 .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this dusty imprint on my wireless charger.
” 15 .
“ The way these 2 guys have settled in the same colored leaf as they are ” 16 .
This knot in the wood looks like a Frog .
17 .
“ This frog lives in the door at work .
Is it my neighbor or coworker ?
”

You’ll never have to guess when you’re witnessing something wonderful. And we tend to forget how omnipresent nature is: even in the office, you can still find a little frog living within the door lock. Actually, animals and plants can adapt to human environments much faster than humans themselves, however wild it sounds. So don’t be surprised when you encounter another bug at the place you least expect to.
Bright Side gathered 20 photos of how nature manifests itself in our daily life and wants to share them with you.
1. “Duck-shaped cloud over the skies of Sofia, Bulgaria”
2. “I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad!”
3. Frog-printing office
4. “My sunflower patch was looking pretty against the vivid sunset we had last night.”
5. “Little spider footprints across my bathroom window.”
6. “Black Swallowtail always compliments our flowers and it makes me so proud.”
7. Please, follow the sign
8. “This egg that one of my chickens laid.”
9. “I was out hiking in Japan yesterday and found what looked like a mushroom village.”
10. This frog has an impressive leg game.
11. “A lizard fell from the ceiling and left this dusty imprint on my wireless charger.”
12. “I found a bumblebee drying off under a leaf.”
13. Inky cap mushroom looks like it’s melting.
14. “Ants formed a heart on their mound.”
15. “The way these 2 guys have settled in the same colored leaf as they are”
16. This knot in the wood looks like a Frog.
17. “This frog lives in the door at work. Is it my neighbor or coworker?”
18. Bee covered in pollen. “Gotta pollinate SO hard!”
19. Godzilla сloud goes “Rawr!”
20. “My pet tortoise smiled at me!”


brightside--2020-10-09--20+ Cartoon Details You Can’t Unsee Once You’ve Noticed Them

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Toy Story was the first feature film that was entirely computer-animated .
To save production costs , some sideline characters were just duplicates of other characters .
It ’ s been 25 years since it was made , and animation today is on a whole different level .
But one thing never changes : while working on a movie for years at a time , animators always manage to have a little fun by leaving viewers little Easter eggs .
1 .
In Coco , the golden tooth on the guitar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s .
2 .
In Ratatouille , the critic is skinny because he doesn ’ t eat the food he doesn ’ t love .
At the end , he becomes fatter .
3 .
In The Incredibles , most of Bob ’ s office space is taken up by a pillar .
4 .
In Wall-E , the captain is physically incapable of wearing the original captain ’ s uniform .
So he just wears it around his neck .
5 .
In Ratatouille , the critic sentences restaurants to death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ office is in the shape of a coffin .
6 .
In The Incredibles , Buddy colores his inner eye-mask with a marker .
7 .
In Inside Out , Riley ’ s clothes reflect her emotions .
8 .
In Coco , Miguel ’ s skeleton hands show little signs of age because he ’ s young .
Hector ’ s hands are scratched because he was an adult when he died .
10 .
In Monsters , Inc. the countdown starts from 7 because the manager has 7 fingers .
11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Panic are turning Hercules into a mortal , the potion has skulls in the bubbles .
12 .
At the beginning of How to Train Your Dragon 2 , Astrid makes Hiccup a second braid .
At the end of the movie , it ’ s still there .
13 .
In Coco , the sidewalk tiles are in the shape of bones .
14 .
In Toy Story , all of Andy ’ s friends are duplicates of Andy .
15 .
In Inside Out , Bing Bong can ’ t read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned how to read .
17 .
In Toy Story 3 , you can spot Andy ’ s measurements of his toys on the doorway .
18 .
In Up , both young Carl and Russell have one collar tip untucked over their vests .
It shows that they ’ re very alike .
19 .
In Ratatouille , Colette , like many professional chefs , has a burn mark on her forearm .
21 .
In Coco , Hector is wearing torn clothes and no shoes .
When he ’ s welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are clean and he has shoes , representing the family legacy .
22 .
In Madagascar 2 : Escape to Africa , a spark plug was used to represent a monkey ’ s bad habit .

Toy Story was the first feature film that was entirely computer-animated. To save production costs, some sideline characters were just duplicates of other characters. It’s been 25 years since it was made, and animation today is on a whole different level. But one thing never changes: while working on a movie for years at a time, animators always manage to have a little fun by leaving viewers little Easter eggs.
Here at Bright Side, we found some new cool cartoon details you’ve probably never noticed before.
1. In Coco, the golden tooth on the guitar hints that it’s Hector’s.
2. In Ratatouille, the critic is skinny because he doesn’t eat the food he doesn’t love. At the end, he becomes fatter.
3. In The Incredibles, most of Bob’s office space is taken up by a pillar.
4. In Wall-E, the captain is physically incapable of wearing the original captain’s uniform. So he just wears it around his neck.
5. In Ratatouille, the critic sentences restaurants to death. His typewriter resembles a skull and his office is in the shape of a coffin.
6. In The Incredibles, Buddy colores his inner eye-mask with a marker.
7. In Inside Out, Riley’s clothes reflect her emotions.
When she’s in harmony with her emotions, she wears a rainbow T-shirt. Later, she wears a yellow jacket, symbolizing the other emotions being suppressed as she tries to be happy. At the end, when she doesn’t feel anything, she wears a black sweater.
8. In Coco, Miguel’s skeleton hands show little signs of age because he’s young. Hector’s hands are scratched because he was an adult when he died.
9. A female mantis kills her partner. That’s why in A Bug’s Life, Manny, a mantis, is married to a butterfly and not a mantis.
10. In Monsters, Inc. the countdown starts from 7 because the manager has 7 fingers.
11. In Hercules, when Pain and Panic are turning Hercules into a mortal, the potion has skulls in the bubbles.
12. At the beginning of How to Train Your Dragon 2, Astrid makes Hiccup a second braid. At the end of the movie, it’s still there.
13. In Coco, the sidewalk tiles are in the shape of bones.
14. In Toy Story, all of Andy’s friends are duplicates of Andy.
15. In Inside Out, Bing Bong can’t read because he was being imagined before Riley learned how to read.
16. In Aladdin, Aladdin throws an apple at Jasmine. In Ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was a way to propose.
17. In Toy Story 3, you can spot Andy’s measurements of his toys on the doorway.
18. In Up, both young Carl and Russell have one collar tip untucked over their vests. It shows that they’re very alike.
19. In Ratatouille, Colette, like many professional chefs, has a burn mark on her forearm.
20. In Anastasia, many famous historical figures appear during the song, Paris Holds the Key to Your Heart.
21. In Coco, Hector is wearing torn clothes and no shoes. When he’s welcomed back to the family, his clothes are clean and he has shoes, representing the family legacy.
22. In Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa, a spark plug was used to represent a monkey’s bad habit.


brightside--2020-10-09--20+ Users Shared Awkward Moments From When They Were Young and Wild

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Each era has different fashions .
Some are more popular while others are less so .
But as individuals , especially in our youth , we develop our personalities and experiment more with our outfits , hairstyles , and so on .
Perhaps this was because our parents dressed us in a certain way or because we decided to give a creative outfit a chance .
Years later , we remember many of these styles with a mixture of laughter and slight regret .
Bright Side found several users who gracefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we couldn ’ t help but put together a list of the most comical ones .
And as cringe-worthy as some of them are , they still can give us a good laugh .
1 .
When you ’ re a model , attitude is everything .
3 .
“ In 2008 , a senior friend asked me to prom when I was a freshman .
My parents didn ’ t want me to go but also didn ’ t want to forbid it , so they didn ’ t give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would stop us .
We made both of our outfits entirely out of duct tape for $ 30 bucks.
” 4 .
“ In freshman and sophomore year , I wore a top hat all the time and put a Pokémon notepad I found in it for some reason .
Circa 2009 or 2010 ?
” 6 .
“ My best friend and I ( right ) in 2004 having a photo shoot after filming our first Back Street Boys music video — we ’ re both girls.
” 7 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 8 .
“ My brother and I were pre-teen rockstars , not a big deal.
” 10 .
“ In 1999 , we thought we were so cool ... ” 11 .
“ My friends affectionately refer to this picture as the ’ Water Demon ’ and if that doesn ’ t sum up my middle school years then I don ’ t know what does.
” 13 .
“ I was the top popcorn seller in 1994.
” 15 .
“ Back off , ladies !
This stud muffin is taken.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ look natural ... ” 17 .
“ Don ’ t worry .
We all turned out to be fully-functioning adults , 1995.
” 18 .
“ I ’ m not gon na lie , I thought I looked cool in this picture .
As someone who regularly dressed like a slob and didn ’ t care about my appearance too much , this picture helped my self-esteem a lot.
” 19 .
“ Yeah , I got picked on a little bit !
1985 , what a year ... ” 20 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grade ” 21 .
“ At my school , this tan line was a status symbol.
” 22 .
“ The choppy hair cut , the one flipped side , missing half of my teeth , no eyebrows — my mom ruined me with that style.
” 23 .
“ I think I was the youngest loan shark in history .
”

Each era has different fashions. Some are more popular while others are less so. But as individuals, especially in our youth, we develop our personalities and experiment more with our outfits, hairstyles, and so on. Perhaps this was because our parents dressed us in a certain way or because we decided to give a creative outfit a chance. Years later, we remember many of these styles with a mixture of laughter and slight regret.
Bright Side found several users who gracefully shared photos from their childhood and adolescence, and we couldn’t help but put together a list of the most comical ones. And as cringe-worthy as some of them are, they still can give us a good laugh.
1. When you’re a model, attitude is everything.
2. “Age 8 or 9, cosplaying as Marie Antoinette...I’m a guy.”
3. “In 2008, a senior friend asked me to prom when I was a freshman. My parents didn’t want me to go but also didn’t want to forbid it, so they didn’t give me money for a dress, thinking that would stop us. We made both of our outfits entirely out of duct tape for $30 bucks.”
4. “In freshman and sophomore year, I wore a top hat all the time and put a Pokémon notepad I found in it for some reason. Circa 2009 or 2010?”
5. “Me, at age 11, playing someone’s mother in a school musical. I’m a guy.”
6. “My best friend and I (right) in 2004 having a photo shoot after filming our first Back Street Boys music video — we’re both girls.”
7. “9-year-old me wanted to be tough!”
8. “My brother and I were pre-teen rockstars, not a big deal.”
9. “Vroom, vroom! There’s a new bad boy in town!”
10. “In 1999, we thought we were so cool...”
11. “My friends affectionately refer to this picture as the ’Water Demon’ and if that doesn’t sum up my middle school years then I don’t know what does.”
12. “My mom was a middle-aged secretary at age 7.”
13. “I was the top popcorn seller in 1994.”
14. “4 years of hair blunders!”
15. “Back off, ladies! This stud muffin is taken.”
16. “They said to look natural...”
17. “Don’t worry. We all turned out to be fully-functioning adults, 1995.”
18. “I’m not gonna lie, I thought I looked cool in this picture. As someone who regularly dressed like a slob and didn’t care about my appearance too much, this picture helped my self-esteem a lot.”
19. “Yeah, I got picked on a little bit! 1985, what a year...”
20. “My boyfriend being tough in the eighth grade”
21. “At my school, this tan line was a status symbol.”
22. “The choppy hair cut, the one flipped side, missing half of my teeth, no eyebrows — my mom ruined me with that style.”
23. “I think I was the youngest loan shark in history.”


brightside--2020-10-09--What People Did Before Toilet Paper Existed

China was mass-producing toilet paper in the fourteenth century but it only appeared in the Western world in the mid-1800s .
However , it took some time and effort to make the revolutionary product popular .
People preferred to adhere to traditional methods and resorted to all kinds of unexpected items to maintain their bathroom hygiene .
Native Americans and colonists in the 1700s used dry emptied corncobs for their hygienic needs .
This can be explained by the fact that corn was in abundance and had soft , absorbent properties .
It ’ s probably not as advanced as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s safer and more comfortable than other things .
People living in colder regions ( like the Inuits ) used snow as a cleansing material after defecation .
The disadvantage of this method is obvious ( the cold ) .
However , the body can get accustomed to it if snow is used in this manner on a daily basis .
This method is surprisingly one of the most sanitary , despite it being seemingly exotic .
Wiping with stones is one of the oldest bathroom techniques .
In ancient times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freely and easily around them , including stones and other natural materials .
It is not , of course , the most comfortable method from a modern point of view .
But it was probably a good a solution centuries ago when nothing else was handy .
Around 2,000 years ago , people in Ancient China used special hygiene sticks cut from bamboo and other wood that resembled spatulas .
They were traditionally called salaka , cachou , or chugi .
The ends of the instruments were wrapped in cloth , presumably making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters .
People in Ancient Greece used “ pessoi ” or small ceramic pieces .
Pessoi can be found in ancient latrines all around the Mediterranian .
The pieces were 3 cm to 11 cm in diameter and were purposefully re-cut from old broken ceramics to have smoother angles .
There might have even been a Greek proverb referring to this practice : “ Three stones are enough to wipe.
” People in Ancient Rome had an alternative to modern-day toilet paper in the form of a tersoruim , a sponge mounted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned in Seneca ’ s writings , but how exactly it was used is still up for debate .
Most likely , it was communal and was cleaned after use by way of vinegar or salt water and then reused .
There is a probability , however , that it was used as a toilet brush , not as toilet paper .
It sounds unbelievable , but people living on islands and in the coastal areas used mussel shells to clean after defecating .
If shells were unavailable , islanders used coconut husks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the toughness and sharp edges , but our ancestors didn ’ t have much of a choice .
The new era of “ bathroom routines ” began in the eighteenth century with the arrival of newspapers and magazines .
They can probably be considered the closest predecessor of actual toilet paper .
In the US there were even local favorites in the form of the Farmer ’ s Almanac and the popular Sears catalog .
The almanac was so commonly used that publishers started pre-drilling a hole in the periodical to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early America and Europe , people used old rags for wiping themselves after going to the bathroom .
Such rags were washable and reusable , but eventually , they ended up in the sewers .
Softness of the material is one of the advantages of this method .
However , the idea of rags being reusable is questionable because of sanitary issues .
It ’ s only logical that for centuries people used natural materials for hygiene .
And what can be better for this purpose than plants ?
They can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft and safe to use , and they ’ re easy to dispose of .
It ’ s one of the most eco-friendly ways to take care of your bathroom needs .
In India , Africa , and Arab countries people traditionally used their left hand and a bit of water to clean their behinds .
The hand was cleaned after the procedure .
This method is still in use in some parts of the globe .
Historians suppose that this technique is the reason why people shake with their right hand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hygiene .
In arid places where no other things could be found , people used handfuls of sand or dirt to clean their behinds .
This is probably one of the least comfortable and hygienic practices for contemporary people .
Nevertheless , our ancestors had to take advantage of the resources they had available .

China was mass-producing toilet paper in the fourteenth century but it only appeared in the Western world in the mid-1800s. However, it took some time and effort to make the revolutionary product popular. People preferred to adhere to traditional methods and resorted to all kinds of unexpected items to maintain their bathroom hygiene.
Bright Side presents to you a list of unlikely things that were (and sometimes still are) used instead of toilet paper.
12. Corncobs
Native Americans and colonists in the 1700s used dry emptied corncobs for their hygienic needs. This can be explained by the fact that corn was in abundance and had soft, absorbent properties. It’s probably not as advanced as soft paper, but still, it’s safer and more comfortable than other things.
11. Snow
People living in colder regions (like the Inuits) used snow as a cleansing material after defecation. The disadvantage of this method is obvious (the cold). However, the body can get accustomed to it if snow is used in this manner on a daily basis. This method is surprisingly one of the most sanitary, despite it being seemingly exotic.
10. Stones
Wiping with stones is one of the oldest bathroom techniques. In ancient times, people opted for what they could find freely and easily around them, including stones and other natural materials. It is not, of course, the most comfortable method from a modern point of view. But it was probably a good a solution centuries ago when nothing else was handy.
9. Wooden sticks
Around 2,000 years ago, people in Ancient China used special hygiene sticks cut from bamboo and other wood that resembled spatulas. They were traditionally called salaka, cachou, or chugi. The ends of the instruments were wrapped in cloth, presumably making it more comfortable to use for intimate matters.
8. Pottery shards
People in Ancient Greece used “pessoi” or small ceramic pieces. Pessoi can be found in ancient latrines all around the Mediterranian. The pieces were 3 cm to 11 cm in diameter and were purposefully re-cut from old broken ceramics to have smoother angles. There might have even been a Greek proverb referring to this practice: “Three stones are enough to wipe.”
7. Sponge on a stick
People in Ancient Rome had an alternative to modern-day toilet paper in the form of a tersoruim, a sponge mounted on a stick. The tersorium is even mentioned in Seneca’s writings, but how exactly it was used is still up for debate. Most likely, it was communal and was cleaned after use by way of vinegar or salt water and then reused. There is a probability, however, that it was used as a toilet brush, not as toilet paper.
6. Shells
It sounds unbelievable, but people living on islands and in the coastal areas used mussel shells to clean after defecating. If shells were unavailable, islanders used coconut husks. It seems to be rather uncomfortable because of the toughness and sharp edges, but our ancestors didn’t have much of a choice.
5. Newspapers and magazines
The new era of “bathroom routines” began in the eighteenth century with the arrival of newspapers and magazines. They can probably be considered the closest predecessor of actual toilet paper. In the US there were even local favorites in the form of the Farmer’s Almanac and the popular Sears catalog. The almanac was so commonly used that publishers started pre-drilling a hole in the periodical to make it easier to hang.
4. Rags
In early America and Europe, people used old rags for wiping themselves after going to the bathroom. Such rags were washable and reusable, but eventually, they ended up in the sewers. Softness of the material is one of the advantages of this method. However, the idea of rags being reusable is questionable because of sanitary issues.
3. Grass
It’s only logical that for centuries people used natural materials for hygiene. And what can be better for this purpose than plants? They can be found nearly everywhere, they’re relatively soft and safe to use, and they’re easy to dispose of. It’s one of the most eco-friendly ways to take care of your bathroom needs.
2. Water
In India, Africa, and Arab countries people traditionally used their left hand and a bit of water to clean their behinds. The hand was cleaned after the procedure. This method is still in use in some parts of the globe. Historians suppose that this technique is the reason why people shake with their right hand.
1. Sand or dirt
Different climatic conditions dictated various approaches to hygiene. In arid places where no other things could be found, people used handfuls of sand or dirt to clean their behinds. This is probably one of the least comfortable and hygienic practices for contemporary people. Nevertheless, our ancestors had to take advantage of the resources they had available.


brightside--2020-10-10--8 Signs People Might Be Taking You for Granted

If you always give 100 % be it in love , friendships , or work but find yourself getting way less than what you truly deserve , it might be time to review your relationships .
The feeling of being underappreciated can lead to stress and bring you down by messing up your daily life .
1 .
You feel a need to point out your qualities .
When people feel insecure , they tend to point out their good qualities in order to remind themselves of their worth .
Sharing your stories or experiences with others brings others closer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you feel the need to talk about yourself .
2 .
You ’ d rather have someone say “ I love you ” with their actions .
If every time someone tells you that they love you , you find yourself wishing for their words to match their actions , chances are you ’ re being taken for granted .
Their words seem empty to you and you ’ d prefer it if they ’ d make you feel wanted instead .
3 .
You ’ re made to feel that your goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner ’ s dreams are everything and yours rarely bear any significance , it ’ s not a good sign .
This generally happens when the other person is insecure or only cares about themselves .
They fear your goal might change you so they start discouraging you for selfish reasons .
4 .
There ’ s a huge gap between what you give and what you get .
5 .
In the absence of contact , you feel sad but the other person doesn ’ t .
For any kind of relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2-way communication .
If you ’ re often ghosted or ignored by your loved ones , it means they don ’ t really value your presence in the first place .
6 .
Everybody just expects you to help them out .
When you ’ re always there for people , they start assuming you ’ ll be there in the future too .
And when you try to say no , they point you out as the selfish one .
Setting boundaries that are clear and making your worth known is crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often ignored or forgotten by others .
Everyone is busy in their individual lives and may sometimes forget about your birthday , anniversary , etc .
However , if this has become a pattern and you feel as if they ignore you on purpose or make it sound like it ’ s not that big of a deal , they ’ re definitely giving you way less love than you deserve .
8 .
You find yourself envying people with good relationships .

If you always give 100% be it in love, friendships, or work but find yourself getting way less than what you truly deserve, it might be time to review your relationships. The feeling of being underappreciated can lead to stress and bring you down by messing up your daily life.
Bright Side found 8 signs that will help you identify whether or not you’re being taken for granted by others.
1. You feel a need to point out your qualities.
When people feel insecure, they tend to point out their good qualities in order to remind themselves of their worth. Sharing your stories or experiences with others brings others closer to you, which may be why you feel the need to talk about yourself.
2. You’d rather have someone say “I love you” with their actions.
If every time someone tells you that they love you, you find yourself wishing for their words to match their actions, chances are you’re being taken for granted. Their words seem empty to you and you’d prefer it if they’d make you feel wanted instead.
3. You’re made to feel that your goals are not that important.
If your partner’s dreams are everything and yours rarely bear any significance, it’s not a good sign. This generally happens when the other person is insecure or only cares about themselves. They fear your goal might change you so they start discouraging you for selfish reasons.
4. There’s a huge gap between what you give and what you get.
The balance of giving and receiving by both people in a relationship is what makes it stronger. If you’re simply giving and the other person keeps receiving, chances are they’ve stopped appreciating the things you do for them.
5. In the absence of contact, you feel sad but the other person doesn’t.
For any kind of relationship to sustain, there needs to be 2-way communication. If you’re often ghosted or ignored by your loved ones, it means they don’t really value your presence in the first place.
6. Everybody just expects you to help them out.
When you’re always there for people, they start assuming you’ll be there in the future too. And when you try to say no, they point you out as the selfish one. Setting boundaries that are clear and making your worth known is crucial.
7. Your important days are often ignored or forgotten by others.
Everyone is busy in their individual lives and may sometimes forget about your birthday, anniversary, etc. However, if this has become a pattern and you feel as if they ignore you on purpose or make it sound like it’s not that big of a deal, they’re definitely giving you way less love than you deserve.
8. You find yourself envying people with good relationships.
Low self-esteem and seeing others with things you don’t have is a recipe for jealousy. Feeling envious when you see other people treating their partners with kindness is normal when you don’t receive even the bare minimum.


brightside--2020-10-10--20+ People Who Bought Cool Gifts for Their Pets but Weren’t Ready for Their Reaction

We at Bright Side made mistakes more than once when buying new clothes for our favorite pets , but we weren ’ t ready for a lot of things that happened to the people from our compilation .
Do you know what can happen if you leave your cat alone with a video camera ?
The answer is waiting for you at the end of the article .
When you try to do something nice for your dog .
“ — Ordered an automatic dog ball launcher but got a tennis ball instead .
— You ’ re the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything went down the drain .
When you got inside a shark and became sad for some reason : Oops , this was supposed to be a gift for a dog .
“ Nice bed , but I certainly won ’ t sleep in it.
” Well , at least the expression of joy on their face is the same .
Just take it off and nobody gets hurt !
Real-life is very different from the ad .
Of course I would like the toy to be a little larger .
Like 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is whole grain cat food , and there is whole lump cat food .
“ New sofa ?
No , we haven ’ t seen it.
” “ I have 2 cat trees and cat beds all over the place , but my cat would rather sleep in our fake tree.
” And what ’ s he gon na do with all this now ?
“ I bought an XL banana bed and thought the cat would look cute lying in it .
But here ’ s what he does instead.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedside table , and not 2 , as he expected .
“ Ever since we started using an automatic feeder , my cat sits in front of it like this for hours waiting for it to feed her.
” Do you think he is happy or angry ?
“ I bought my indoor cat a square of grass , and I think I broke his brain .
He ’ s been staring at it like this for 20 minutes.
” I bet you ’ ll never be able to figure out who stole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his house for a while and , in order to miss his cats less , he video called them every evening .
But once , for some reason , he didn ’ t call , and one of the cats devotedly sat in front of the camera all night .
The moral of this story is simple — don ’ t make those who love you wait .
And think carefully before teaching your pets how to use gadgets .
What would it be like for a cat if her owner taught her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , they didn ’ t reply to a message from her ?

People spend a lot of money to make their pets’ lives better, more comfortable, and more fun. But no one is safe from a situation where the seller sends the wrong product, a cat refuses to appreciate their new bed, or a dog decides to use their house for a different purpose.
We at Bright Side made mistakes more than once when buying new clothes for our favorite pets, but we weren’t ready for a lot of things that happened to the people from our compilation. Do you know what can happen if you leave your cat alone with a video camera? The answer is waiting for you at the end of the article.
When you try to do something nice for your dog.
“So glad I bought my cat a window hammock.”
“— Ordered an automatic dog ball launcher but got a tennis ball instead.
— You’re the ball launcher now.”
So much work and everything went down the drain.
When you got inside a shark and became sad for some reason:
Oops, this was supposed to be a gift for a dog.
Cover caption, “Cat-Hater’s Handbook”
“Nice bed, but I certainly won’t sleep in it.”
Well, at least the expression of joy on their face is the same.
Dogs aren’t picky in general.
Just take it off and nobody gets hurt!
Real-life is very different from the ad.
Of course I would like the toy to be a little larger. Like 2 times larger, for example.
There is whole grain cat food, and there is whole lump cat food.
“New sofa? No, we haven’t seen it.”
“I have 2 cat trees and cat beds all over the place, but my cat would rather sleep in our fake tree.”
And what’s he gonna do with all this now?
Cat, over easy
“I bought an XL banana bed and thought the cat would look cute lying in it. But here’s what he does instead.”
He got offended because there is only one bedside table, and not 2, as he expected.
“Ever since we started using an automatic feeder, my cat sits in front of it like this for hours waiting for it to feed her.”
Do you think he is happy or angry?
“I bought my indoor cat a square of grass, and I think I broke his brain. He’s been staring at it like this for 20 minutes.”
I bet you’ll never be able to figure out who stole all the catnip.
Bonus: A cat and a video camera
A man left his house for a while and, in order to miss his cats less, he video called them every evening. But once, for some reason, he didn’t call, and one of the cats devotedly sat in front of the camera all night. The moral of this story is simple — don’t make those who love you wait. And think carefully before teaching your pets how to use gadgets. What would it be like for a cat if her owner taught her to text, and on one terrible day, they didn’t reply to a message from her?


brightside--2020-10-10--20+ Cool Places We’d Love to Visit, Even Just for a Day

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Everyone strives for comfort .
We choose the softest blankets for our bed , pleasant colors for painting the walls , pillows , scented candles , and a bunch of little things that bring us joy and tranquility .
And it ’ s great that we all are on the same wavelength .
After all , as a result , not only do cozy spots appear in every home , but also in libraries , shops , and cafés that we simply don ’ t want to ever leave .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can relax , work , or just spend some time , and we wish everyone could find a couple of cozy spots like these .
It ’ s easy to spend hours in bookstores and not even notice how time flies .
This cozy shop looks like you can spend the entire day in there !
We ’ d love to go there now with a group of good friends .
“ I ’ ve been in this apartment for many years .
Finally , I was able to furnish everything to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here and watch the ocean.
” We sigh heavily and dream of teleportation .
It ’ s hard to believe that this is a bus .
Let ’ s book it for next Saturday night !
“ Went on a bike ride and found this cool place.
” A restaurant in Zermatt , Switzerland — those hemispheres have separate tables inside .
“ The best place in my home ” “ I took a picture of the library that I worked in last night.
” “ Out of all my 800 square feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Everyone strives for comfort. We choose the softest blankets for our bed, pleasant colors for painting the walls, pillows, scented candles, and a bunch of little things that bring us joy and tranquility. And it’s great that we all are on the same wavelength. After all, as a result, not only do cozy spots appear in every home, but also in libraries, shops, and cafés that we simply don’t want to ever leave.
We at Bright Side love cool places where you can relax, work, or just spend some time, and we wish everyone could find a couple of cozy spots like these.
A very compact bakery
Warm and cozy
It’s easy to spend hours in bookstores and not even notice how time flies. This cozy shop looks like you can spend the entire day in there!
“I spent a night in a bubble in a forest.”
“My parents’ porch in late summer”
A cozy treehouse
“Just my friend’s bedroom”
We’d love to go there now with a group of good friends.
“I’ve been in this apartment for many years. Finally, I was able to furnish everything to my liking. I love to sit here and watch the ocean.”
“I made a reading nook for my daughter.”
A café overlooking the water
We sigh heavily and dream of teleportation.
It’s hard to believe that this is a bus.
Let’s book it for next Saturday night!
“Went on a bike ride and found this cool place.”
“This is my sanctuary.”
A restaurant in Zermatt, Switzerland — those hemispheres have separate tables inside.
A cozy house in Yosemite
“The best place in my home”
A balcony in Bora Bora
“My buddy built a treehouse.”
“I took a picture of the library that I worked in last night.”
A café in Lillehammer
“Out of all my 800 square feet, these few are my favorite!”
A warm house for cold weather


brightside--2020-10-10--A Lion, a Bear, and a Tiger Who Were Rescued From Abusive Owners Decided to Live as a Family

Lions , tigers , and bears all have different preferences when it comes to their living situation — lions live in prides , and tigers and bears are mostly solitary .
But sometimes life makes for odd couplings ( or triple-ings ) .
A trio of these animals decided to form their own little weird pack and they live together in harmony , despite belonging to different species .
From the trauma they faced together when they were young , these guys generated a unique bond .
One that we can all learn from .
This special BLT ( bear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group is known , is a reflection of how all animals can grow to love each other , despite coming from different worlds .
In 2001 , the Georgia State Police broke into a drug dealer ’ s home and stumbled upon a heartbreaking scene .
In the basement of the house lay 3 terrified cubs .
A bear cub , a tiger cub , and a lion cub were all malnourished , infested with parasites , and showed signs of inhumane treatment .
A black bear , Baloo , was trapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his skin .
A Bengal tiger , Shere Khan , looked near death , and Leo , an African lion , had been locked into a small box , despite having an open wound on his face .
But those tragic days have come to an end .
Authorities contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and helped the trio move into their new home : a rescue center known as Noah ’ s Ark .
Baloo , Shere Khan , and Leo , still fearful from the trauma they ’ d been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfort .
After a few months of healing , the cubs began to show more confidence in each other and themselves : They could be seen grooming , cuddling , and playing with each other .
As the trio became older , the rescue center leaders sadly anticipated that they might have to separate them as they grew into adulthood .
They thought this made all the sense in the world , assuming the 3 acted according to the laws of nature .
But this family was too closely knit to pay attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were brothers , and there was no way , or need as it turned out , to cut their fraternal bonds .
Who Baloo , Shere Khan , and Leo grew into Baloo , the American black bear , had suffered the most abuse as a cub and had to be operated on when he was rescued .
He was separated from his friends , and when he came back , they welcomed him with licks and all kinds of roughhousing , a sign of animal affection .
Baloo grew into a relaxed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely anything for something sweet .
Shere Khan , the Bengal tiger , was the smallest of the 3 and also the most mischievous .
He attacked Baloo and Leo during playdates but , at the same time , could also be the most loving toward the others .
Shere showed his love by headbutting his brothers and snuggling with them .
Leo , the African lion , enjoyed long naps on the porch of his clubhouse .
He obviously was fond of rest and also greatly enjoyed his moments of exploration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and toys which his caregivers offered him .
The 3 brothers lived together for 15 years .
Their caretakers swear that they never saw them fight or get violent with each other , not even once .
After surviving such a horrific nightmare together , they rewarded each other with many , many happy days .
In 2016 , Leo was diagnosed with cancer and left his siblings shortly thereafter .
Shere Khan followed him in 2018 and was buried next to his brother near their clubhouse , one of his favorite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this trio left in the sanctuary and is waiting until the day the 3 of them get back together .

Lions, tigers, and bears all have different preferences when it comes to their living situation — lions live in prides, and tigers and bears are mostly solitary. But sometimes life makes for odd couplings (or triple-ings). A trio of these animals decided to form their own little weird pack and they live together in harmony, despite belonging to different species. From the trauma they faced together when they were young, these guys generated a unique bond. One that we can all learn from. This special BLT (bear, lion, tiger), as the group is known, is a reflection of how all animals can grow to love each other, despite coming from different worlds.
Bright Side brings you the story of one of the most unique and close-knit families of the Animal Kingdom.
A sad discovery
In 2001, the Georgia State Police broke into a home and stumbled upon a heartbreaking scene. In the basement of the house lay 3 terrified cubs. A bear cub, a tiger cub, and a lion cub were all malnourished, infested with parasites, and showed signs of inhumane treatment.
A black bear, Baloo, was trapped in a harness that had cut through his skin. A Bengal tiger, Shere Khan, looked near death, and Leo, an African lion, had been locked into a small box, despite having an open wound on his face. But those tragic days have come to an end.
A new home for BLT
Authorities contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and helped the trio move into their new home: a rescue center known as Noah’s Ark. Baloo, Shere Khan, and Leo, still fearful from the trauma they’d been through, looked to each other for comfort. After a few months of healing, the cubs began to show more confidence in each other and themselves: They could be seen grooming, cuddling, and playing with each other.
As the trio became older, the rescue center leaders sadly anticipated that they might have to separate them as they grew into adulthood. They thought this made all the sense in the world, assuming the 3 acted according to the laws of nature. But this family was too closely knit to pay attention to any of these laws. They were brothers, and there was no way, or need as it turned out, to cut their fraternal bonds.
Who Baloo, Shere Khan, and Leo grew into
Baloo, the American black bear, had suffered the most abuse as a cub and had to be operated on when he was rescued. He was separated from his friends, and when he came back, they welcomed him with licks and all kinds of roughhousing, a sign of animal affection. Baloo grew into a relaxed and confident bear who today would do absolutely anything for something sweet.
Shere Khan, the Bengal tiger, was the smallest of the 3 and also the most mischievous. He attacked Baloo and Leo during playdates but, at the same time, could also be the most loving toward the others. Shere showed his love by headbutting his brothers and snuggling with them.
Leo, the African lion, enjoyed long naps on the porch of his clubhouse. He obviously was fond of rest and also greatly enjoyed his moments of exploration, investigating new spaces, foods, smells, and toys which his caregivers offered him.
The last good-bye
The 3 brothers lived together for 15 years. Their caretakers swear that they never saw them fight or get violent with each other, not even once. After surviving such a horrific nightmare together, they rewarded each other with many, many happy days. In 2016, Leo was diagnosed with cancer and left his siblings shortly thereafter. Shere Khan followed him in 2018 and was buried next to his brother near their clubhouse, one of his favorite spots. Baloo is the only member of this trio left in the sanctuary and is waiting until the day the 3 of them get back together.


brightside--2020-10-10--20 Babies That Look Like They Discovered Reverse Time Travel

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest For all of a babies ’ cuteness , there is no doubt that sometimes they can surprise us with their looks .
Even though it ’ s only temporary , there are little folks who look like they are part of the senior citizen community .
The only thing we can do just enjoy this period and have a good laugh about it while it lasts .
Parents shared images of their babies who look like old people and we at Bright Side weren ’ t able to resist not sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He looks like an accountant.
” 2 .
He looks like an ancient baby 5 .
He already shows that he doesn ’ t like car seats .
7 .
Not very happy about starting life backward .
8 .
He looks like he ’ s plotting something bad ... 10 .
He is not amused .
11 .
“ My 2-week-old looking like he is a mini-me.
” 12 .
“ This is my boy when he was a week old.
” 15 .
“ Caught my son looking like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shift for 25 years ... ” 16 .
“ My twins looking like an old married couple.
” 17 .
“ My brother-in-law used to look like a travel-sized Soprano.
” 19 .
“ My son is really an old man stuck in a body where he can ’ t quite yell at rapscallions to get off his yard yet.
” 20 .
“ Who ’ s in charge here ?
I need to speak to the manager .
”

For all of a babies’ cuteness, there is no doubt that sometimes they can surprise us with their looks. Even though it’s only temporary, there are little folks who look like they are part of the senior citizen community. The only thing we can do just enjoy this period and have a good laugh about it while it lasts.
Parents shared images of their babies who look like old people and we at Bright Side weren’t able to resist not sharing them with all of you.
1. “He looks like an accountant.”
2. He looks like an ancient baby
3. 7 lbs 11oz, and 81 years old
4. 600 months old
5. He already shows that he doesn’t like car seats.
6. “Are you talking to me?”
7. Not very happy about starting life backward.
8. He looks like he’s plotting something bad...
9. “I don’t know what he’s mad about...”
10. He is not amused.
11. “My 2-week-old looking like he is a mini-me.”
12. “This is my boy when he was a week old.”
13. “I lost my pacifier!”
14. “This 71-year-old grandpa thinks your dinner smells horrible.”
15. “Caught my son looking like he’s been working the night shift for 25 years...”
16. “My twins looking like an old married couple.”
17. “My brother-in-law used to look like a travel-sized Soprano.”
18. “Me, 75 years ago.”
19. “My son is really an old man stuck in a body where he can’t quite yell at rapscallions to get off his yard yet.”
20. “Who’s in charge here? I need to speak to the manager.”


brightside--2020-10-10--15+ Photos That Prove Our Grandparents Are Wildly Awesome

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Old photos of our grandparents are a treasure .
When we look at them , we can ’ t help but feel that they have something to tell us about their life when they were younger .
And in some cases , you may find out that your grandpa was a pilot or that your grandma loved motorcycles .
We at Bright Side decided to return back to our roots and found some gorgeous old photos of our grandparents that make us realize just how cool they really were .
1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandpa — the letter in his pocket is a love letter from my grandma.
” 2 .
“ My grandmother was against motorcycles her entire life .
Here she is sometime around 1960 on one.
” 3 .
“ My grandfather when he was a pilot in 1968 ” 7 .
“ My great-grandmother using a mirror to take a selfie in the late ’ 30s ” 8 .
“ My grandmother in her youth doing stunts with her brother sometime in the early ’ 60s ” 9 .
“ I restored this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandfather who met in WWII.
” 10 .
“ My great-grandmother ’ s cousin was one of America ’ s first female Olympic champions in 1922.
” 13 .
“ My favorite picture of my grandparents from the 1940s .
My grandpa was 6 ’ 4 ” . ''
14 .
“ The kind of relationship I want !
These are my grandparents back in 1962.
” 16 .
“ Here are my grandparents skiing straight through the color barrier in 1966.
” 17 .
“ My grandmother in 1952 with her first @ @

Old photos of our grandparents are a treasure. When we look at them, we can’t help but feel that they have something to tell us about their life when they were younger. And in some cases, you may find out that your grandpa was a pilot or that your grandma loved motorcycles.
We at Bright Side decided to return back to our roots and found some gorgeous old photos of our grandparents that make us realize just how cool they really were.
1. “A 60-year-old photo of my grandpa — the letter in his pocket is a love letter from my grandma.”
2. “My grandmother was against motorcycles her entire life. Here she is sometime around 1960 on one.”
3. “My grandfather when he was a pilot in 1968”
4. “My grandmother winning her school jump rope competition in 6th grade.”
5. “My grandparents, 1970s vs 2014”
6. “My grandmother’s high school dance group in the 1940s”
7. “My great-grandmother using a mirror to take a selfie in the late ’30s”
8. “My grandmother in her youth doing stunts with her brother sometime in the early ’60s”
9. “I restored this photo of my German grandmother and American grandfather who met in WWII.”
10. “My great-grandmother’s cousin was one of America’s first female Olympic champions in 1922.”
11. “My grandmother was a pilot during WWII.”
12. “My gorgeous grandparents, 1943”
13. “My favorite picture of my grandparents from the 1940s. My grandpa was 6’4”."
14. “The kind of relationship I want! These are my grandparents back in 1962.”
15. “My great-grandfather lounging in a pool, 1983”
16. “Here are my grandparents skiing straight through the color barrier in 1966.”
17. “My grandmother in 1952 with her first car”
18. “My dad taking a selfie using a piece of wood, 1957”


brightside--2020-10-10--11 Little Things That Can Say a Lot About Someone’s Financial Situation

Many people strive to look wealthier than they really are .
And it isn ’ t a reflection of their actual financial situation : you can always aim to look better .
But it ’ s much harder to create this illusion than it might seem .
That ’ s because there are some small things that can ruin the illusion we work so hard to create .
We at Bright Side have analyzed some modern tendencies and are beginning to understand what things ought to be avoided when it comes to clothing and interior design choices to feel comfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shoes with bright red soles are a trademark of Christian Louboutin — after all , the designer had to go to court to protect these precious red soles .
These shoes were a real hit about 5 years ago and almost all shoe companies started making similar-looking models with red soles .
So , because practically anyone can buy such shoes these days , red soles are no longer a sign of wealth .
Besides , cheaper models with red soles will start to look pretty bad in the near future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many women that wanted to show everyone just how wealthy they were , so they ’ d put on all their finest jewelry at the same time .
It used to be very cool to have a set of earrings , a necklace , a ring , and a bracelet that matched .
And there are still a lot of people who think that buying jewelry sets is a good idea .
However , the fashion industry says otherwise : the more you mix the styles , the better .
You can wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and even earrings from different pairs .
The most important thing is not to wear too many things at once .
Unlike expensive toilet paper , cheaper alternatives are too thin , so we end up using more paper because we want more layers .
So , in fact , by doing this , you don ’ t actually save any money because you have to buy toilet paper more often .
The same works for paper towels : cheap towels literally disappear in your hands , making you tear another piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can buy a big batch of toilet paper and paper towels so every single roll will be cheaper .
4 .
You put your own photos in big flashy frames .
Massive frames containing portraits of the people that live there in small spaces look a bit ridiculous most of the time .
What matters most is the photo itself , not the frame .
So if you want to hang your photos , choose a simple frame or no frame at all .
Massive frames look nice with mirrors , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , fake luxury brands are of terrible quality and you can see it a mile away .
It ’ s okay that not everyone can afford Prada or Gucci clothes .
If you don ’ t have enough money for those brands , buy quality items from a less famous luxury brand .
Most people don ’ t want to spend a lot of money on clothes .
But the problem with clothes on sale is that they ’ re often pieces boasting bad designs , unpopular sizes , or other problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good in these sale sections , you have to dig deep .
If you ’ re going to a sale at the end of the season , you ’ ll most likely be disappointed because by the time you can wear these clothes ( which may be a year away because of the weather ) , they won ’ t be trendy any more because of how fast fashion trends change .
Soft toys are only good if you have children .
Otherwise , they ’ re nothing more than dust collectors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of soft toys as soon as your children grow up .
You can give them to your friends that have kids or keep a few as a memory for yourself .
For many people , jeans are a basic part of their everyday wardrobe , so don ’ t be cheap when shopping for them and don ’ t choose pairs that are no longer trendy .
Today , it ’ s better to buy very simple models without any print , lace , or other decorative elements .
Simple jeans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupation .
And you can always use accessories to make them look more interesting .
Any fabric will lose its color with time but it ’ s especially true when it comes to towels .
They ’ re used very often and are washed in hot water regularly .
Bright towels are especially in danger because the color looks washed after just a few times in a washing machine .
It ’ s better to choose towels without bright colors and to follow the instructions on how they should be washed .
10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functions When buying devices and appliances , you have to be very careful .
Many brands offer mixes of functions , like a washing machine that ’ s also a dryer or a microwave that ’ s also an oven , for example .
There are even 3-in-1 models out there , like an oven+coffeemaker+stove !
But such devices are often sold for a lot of money and if you see one listed for super cheap , there ’ s a strong chance the manufacturer skimped on the parts , so the device @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the past , people believed that if someone ’ s bed sheets were made of silk or satin , they were very wealthy .
But this is not true anymore .
People realized that natural silk bed sheets were very slippery and not comfortable to sleep on .
Of course , there are cheaper materials that mimic satin but feel way worse , and since they ’ re not breathable , they ’ re bad for hot summer months and cold winter nights .
So , next time you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to choose ones made of natural materials .
Linen and cotton are the best materials you can choose .

Many people strive to look wealthier than they really are. And it isn’t a reflection of their actual financial situation: you can always aim to look better. But it’s much harder to create this illusion than it might seem. That’s because there are some small things that can ruin the illusion we work so hard to create.
We at Bright Side have analyzed some modern tendencies and are beginning to understand what things ought to be avoided when it comes to clothing and interior design choices to feel comfortable no matter how much money you have.
1. Shoes with red soles
Shoes with bright red soles are a trademark of Christian Louboutin — after all, the designer had to go to court to protect these precious red soles. These shoes were a real hit about 5 years ago and almost all shoe companies started making similar-looking models with red soles. So, because practically anyone can buy such shoes these days, red soles are no longer a sign of wealth. Besides, cheaper models with red soles will start to look pretty bad in the near future.
2. Wearing matching sets of jewelry
In the ’90s, there were many women that wanted to show everyone just how wealthy they were, so they’d put on all their finest jewelry at the same time. It used to be very cool to have a set of earrings, a necklace, a ring, and a bracelet that matched. And there are still a lot of people who think that buying jewelry sets is a good idea. However, the fashion industry says otherwise: the more you mix the styles, the better. You can wear pearls with sneakers, gold with silver, and even earrings from different pairs. The most important thing is not to wear too many things at once.
3. Thin toilet paper
Unlike expensive toilet paper, cheaper alternatives are too thin, so we end up using more paper because we want more layers. So, in fact, by doing this, you don’t actually save any money because you have to buy toilet paper more often. The same works for paper towels: cheap towels literally disappear in your hands, making you tear another piece and waste more paper. Instead, you can buy a big batch of toilet paper and paper towels so every single roll will be cheaper.
4. You put your own photos in big flashy frames.
Massive frames containing portraits of the people that live there in small spaces look a bit ridiculous most of the time. What matters most is the photo itself, not the frame. So if you want to hang your photos, choose a simple frame or no frame at all. Massive frames look nice with mirrors, so you can try that.
5. Fake luxury brand clothes and accessories
In most cases, fake luxury brands are of terrible quality and you can see it a mile away. It’s okay that not everyone can afford Prada or Gucci clothes. If you don’t have enough money for those brands, buy quality items from a less famous luxury brand.
6. Clothes from sales
Most people don’t want to spend a lot of money on clothes. But the problem with clothes on sale is that they’re often pieces boasting bad designs, unpopular sizes, or other problems. And in order to find something really good in these sale sections, you have to dig deep. If you’re going to a sale at the end of the season, you’ll most likely be disappointed because by the time you can wear these clothes (which may be a year away because of the weather), they won’t be trendy any more because of how fast fashion trends change.
7. Soft toys
Soft toys are only good if you have children. Otherwise, they’re nothing more than dust collectors. It’s better to get rid of soft toys as soon as your children grow up. You can give them to your friends that have kids or keep a few as a memory for yourself.
8. Jeans with complicated designs
For many people, jeans are a basic part of their everyday wardrobe, so don’t be cheap when shopping for them and don’t choose pairs that are no longer trendy. Today, it’s better to buy very simple models without any print, lace, or other decorative elements. Simple jeans are great for people of any age and occupation. And you can always use accessories to make them look more interesting.
9. Faded towels
Any fabric will lose its color with time but it’s especially true when it comes to towels. They’re used very often and are washed in hot water regularly. Bright towels are especially in danger because the color looks washed after just a few times in a washing machine. It’s better to choose towels without bright colors and to follow the instructions on how they should be washed.
10. Cheap devices and appliances with many functions
When buying devices and appliances, you have to be very careful. Many brands offer mixes of functions, like a washing machine that’s also a dryer or a microwave that’s also an oven, for example. There are even 3-in-1 models out there, like an oven+coffeemaker+stove! But such devices are often sold for a lot of money and if you see one listed for super cheap, there’s a strong chance the manufacturer skimped on the parts, so the device won’t last all that long.
11. Satin bed sheets
In the past, people believed that if someone’s bed sheets were made of silk or satin, they were very wealthy. But this is not true anymore. People realized that natural silk bed sheets were very slippery and not comfortable to sleep on. Of course, there are cheaper materials that mimic satin but feel way worse, and since they’re not breathable, they’re bad for hot summer months and cold winter nights. So, next time you’re shopping for bed sheets, make sure to choose ones made of natural materials. Linen and cotton are the best materials you can choose.


brightside--2020-10-10--18 Objects That Prove Time Is Merciless With Everything

People say that “ time flies ” and this is something we all notice when our children , pets , and parents grow older .
But nothing escapes the passage of time .
Think about those stairs that people have used to go up and down for decades , maybe in a public library , or in a museum .
And what about going to the same hairdresser and using the same hairbrush for years and years .
If we want to find the true meaning of “ time flies , ” the best thing we can do is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the things we use every day looked like when we first bought them .
And that ’ s exactly what Bright Side did .
We went online and looked for pictures showing the before and after of 18 objects that were used every day for decades and this is what we found !
1 .
“ Same brush head , 20 years apart .
Definitely owes us nothing ... ” 2 .
“ One year of everyday wear vs Straight out of the box ” 4 .
“ The floor at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked alone and uses only one of the chairs.
” 5 .
“ Bought my father new beard brush after using this one for 30+ years ” 6 .
“ I ’ m surprised I kept using it as long as I did.
” 7 .
“ My dad ’ s old Leatherman holster and his new one .
He hardly ever buys things online and was super excited to show this off to me.
” 8 .
“ My 1-year-old fishing shoes vs My brand new ones ” 9 .
“ Rubber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of use ” 11 .
“ 1995 Zippo , before and after .
One day it will look like it did before the sanding and polish.
” 12 .
“ A globe in the New York Public Library ” 15 .
“ Same exact book , one used and rained on , one brand new ” 16 .
“ Years of waiting for the train ”

People say that “time flies” and this is something we all notice when our children, pets, and parents grow older. But nothing escapes the passage of time. Think about those stairs that people have used to go up and down for decades, maybe in a public library, or in a museum. And what about going to the same hairdresser and using the same hairbrush for years and years. If we want to find the true meaning of “time flies,” the best thing we can do is to look around and try to recall what some of the things we use every day looked like when we first bought them.
And that’s exactly what Bright Side did. We went online and looked for pictures showing the before and after of 18 objects that were used every day for decades and this is what we found!
1. “Same brush head, 20 years apart. Definitely owes us nothing...”
2. “One year of everyday wear vs Straight out of the box”
3. “My mom’s 6-year-old hairbrush and a brand new one”
4. “The floor at my hairdresser. He’s always worked alone and uses only one of the chairs.”
5. “Bought my father new beard brush after using this one for 30+ years”
6. “I’m surprised I kept using it as long as I did.”
7. “My dad’s old Leatherman holster and his new one. He hardly ever buys things online and was super excited to show this off to me.”
8. “My 1-year-old fishing shoes vs My brand new ones”
9. “Rubber gasket for a Moka pot after 7 years of use”
10. “My father’s hairbrush”
11. “1995 Zippo, before and after. One day it will look like it did before the sanding and polish.”
12. “A globe in the New York Public Library”
13. “Early 2000s flip phone, still being used”
14. “The stairs in Rembrandt’s house, Amsterdam”
15. “Same exact book, one used and rained on, one brand new”
16. “Years of waiting for the train”
17. “The exit to the parking garage”
18. “7±month-old brush vs Brand new”


brightside--2020-10-10--6 Signs Your Home Has Electrical Problems You Need to Fix ASAP

Research has shown that most houses don ’ t follow the recommended safety measures to prevent electrical shocks and fire danger .
The problems that are found are usually related to poor electrical installations and a lack of monitoring .
Luckily , some visible signs can help us figure the problem out before things get out of hand .
Bright Side listed some hazardous factors for you to look for in your home .
If you find any of them , make sure to fix them right away .
1 .
The electrical outlets are warm to the touch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get hot while they ’ re being used , but it ’ s not a good sign if the outlet itself gets heated up as well .
When a plug or outlet is loose , more power must pass through the plug to the appliance , and that elevated power turns to waste heat , making the outlet hot .
If that ever happens to you , remove the wires from the outlet right away and don ’ t put them back on until the outlet is fixed .
2 .
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No , you don ’ t live in a haunted house .
Flickering lights can be a sign of a loose electrical connection .
To find the problem , check to see how many lamps are suffering from the same issue .
If you find just one bad light , the problem should be in your wiring .
But if more blinking lights appear , the problem could be farther back in the circuit , and you should check the breaker box or the service drop outside your home .
3 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wall .
Apart from looking trashy , a loose outlet can be very dangerous .
If they ’ re not tight enough , they can jerk its wires out , leading to sparks , short circuits , and can even pose a fire risk .
4 .
There are rats around the house .
Despite their small size , rats can be intimidating to many people .
And if you care about your electrical wiring , you have every reason to be scared .
These tiny rodents can gnaw on your circuits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a spark behind .
5 .
The wiring is made of aluminum .
Aluminum was used in a lot of electrical wiring in the past , likely due to a shortage of copper in the mid- ’ 60s .
But a national survey conducted in the United States showed that this kind of installation posed a fire hazard to many homes .
The aluminum oxidation can overheat when the wire is connected to splices , outlets , and light fixtures .
Because of that , any excess current can lead to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about your electrical circuits or your cookies in the oven , a burning smell is usually a bad sign .
The wiring shouldn ’ t be heating up to the point that it could melt its plastic cover , but if this happens , you must identify the source right away to prevent a fire hazard .

Research has shown that most houses don’t follow the recommended safety measures to prevent electrical shocks and fire danger. The problems that are found are usually related to poor electrical installations and a lack of monitoring. Luckily, some visible signs can help us figure the problem out before things get out of hand.
Bright Side listed some hazardous factors for you to look for in your home. If you find any of them, make sure to fix them right away.
1. The electrical outlets are warm to the touch.
It’s common for some devices to get hot while they’re being used, but it’s not a good sign if the outlet itself gets heated up as well. When a plug or outlet is loose, more power must pass through the plug to the appliance, and that elevated power turns to waste heat, making the outlet hot. If that ever happens to you, remove the wires from the outlet right away and don’t put them back on until the outlet is fixed.
2. Your lights blink for no apparent reason.
No, you don’t live in a haunted house. Flickering lights can be a sign of a loose electrical connection. To find the problem, check to see how many lamps are suffering from the same issue. If you find just one bad light, the problem should be in your wiring. But if more blinking lights appear, the problem could be farther back in the circuit, and you should check the breaker box or the service drop outside your home.
3. The electrical outlets aren’t fixated to the wall.
Apart from looking trashy, a loose outlet can be very dangerous. If they’re not tight enough, they can jerk its wires out, leading to sparks, short circuits, and can even pose a fire risk.
4. There are rats around the house.
Despite their small size, rats can be intimidating to many people. And if you care about your electrical wiring, you have every reason to be scared. These tiny rodents can gnaw on your circuits and leave the hazard of a shock or a spark behind.
5. The wiring is made of aluminum.
Aluminum was used in a lot of electrical wiring in the past, likely due to a shortage of copper in the mid-’60s. But a national survey conducted in the United States showed that this kind of installation posed a fire hazard to many homes. The aluminum oxidation can overheat when the wire is connected to splices, outlets, and light fixtures. Because of that, any excess current can lead to a fire.
6. A burning smell around the house
Whether you’re worried about your electrical circuits or your cookies in the oven, a burning smell is usually a bad sign. The wiring shouldn’t be heating up to the point that it could melt its plastic cover, but if this happens, you must identify the source right away to prevent a fire hazard.
Have you found any of these issues in your home? Do you know of any other signs that may signify electrical problems?


brightside--2020-10-10--14 Things From the Past That It’s Time to Let Go Of

When we do some cleaning at home , we often don ’ t throw away old items , hoping that we ’ ll need them again .
But then we ’ re left with giant bags of stuff we hope to wear someday or sell for good money but never actually get to them , leaving these to do nothing more than take up space .
But is it really that smart to hold onto things that we just can ’ t bear to throw away ?
We at Bright Side also have trouble getting rid of old things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also checked our attics and wardrobes for things to throw away that we no longer need .
Many of us still have old yet memorable medals in our wardrobes that we won for taking part in sports competitions , from summer camp , and so on .
However , aside from the memories they hold , these aren ’ t at all valuable because they ’ re likely made of plastic or very thin metal .
However , if they really serve as important memories to you , don ’ t get rid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sets are all different .
And if you happen to have any expensive china , you can try to sell it or keep it if you want .
But if you have pieces made of cheap materials that aren ’ t valuable or important to you , get rid of them and don ’ t think twice about it .
Many people say that plastic used to be far more high-quality than it is today .
However , a study conducted by the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom recently proved that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be dangerous for the health of your children .
In the past , almost every house had a lot of crystal in the form of glasses , bowls , and more .
Nobody really used these things on regular days , only on special occasions .
But today , we can definitely get rid of these things to make space for new dishes .
When we were young , we used to collect magazines , photos of our favorite celebrities , and memorable interviews .
But today , with computers and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find any text or photo online in a matter of seconds , so there ’ s no point in keeping piles of paper collecting dust deep in your cupboards .
Girls often have a hard time saying goodbye to their wedding dresses because they remind them of one of the happiest days of their lives .
But in reality , this dress takes up a lot of space in your wardrobe , the white fabric can get yellow with time , and you definitely won ’ t ever wear it again .
Golden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and chunky bracelets used to be passed down from generation to generation and kept in our grandmothers ’ collections .
They believed that if something bad happened , the jewelry would be sold and provide them with money for a rainy day .
However , these pieces of gold can be worth dozens of times less than they used to in any pawn shop .
Don ’ t throw away jewelry if you love it and wear it .
But keeping it “ just in case ” isn ’ t worth it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to someone that likes them or sell them and buy something you will enjoy .
Glass jars used to be bought in large numbers to conserve food .
But if you still have some glass jars in your cupboards , you can throw them away .
If you ever need new ones , you can just get them at a supermarket — they don ’ t cost that much .
Many people have beautiful white tablecloths that have spent years sitting in closets , waiting for a special occasion to roll around .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people couldn ’ t help but notice the yellow spots on them because they were stored for too long .
And people don ’ t throw them away because they just can ’ t bear to do so .
If you know you ’ ll never use a tablecloth again , throw it away .
We ’ re talking about those small decorative things many of us have at home .
We buy them when we ’ re on vacation or get them as presents from someone else .
Of course , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they only collect dust , which is very hard to clean .
In the past , people used to wear copper bracelets on their wrists because they believed that copper helped to reduce stress on the joints and lower blood pressure .
Obviously , it ’ s not true and it ’ s better to see a specialist if you have these health issues .
The golden rule of any renovation is this : keep the wallpaper leftovers in case you need them to fix something .
But let ’ s be honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pieces .
So throw them away and forget about them .

When we do some cleaning at home, we often don’t throw away old items, hoping that we’ll need them again. But then we’re left with giant bags of stuff we hope to wear someday or sell for good money but never actually get to them, leaving these to do nothing more than take up space. But is it really that smart to hold onto things that we just can’t bear to throw away?
We at Bright Side also have trouble getting rid of old things, so while writing this article, we also checked our attics and wardrobes for things to throw away that we no longer need.
Memorable medals
Many of us still have old yet memorable medals in our wardrobes that we won for taking part in sports competitions, from summer camp, and so on. However, aside from the memories they hold, these aren’t at all valuable because they’re likely made of plastic or very thin metal. However, if they really serve as important memories to you, don’t get rid of them.
Old-fashioned china
Of course, china sets are all different. And if you happen to have any expensive china, you can try to sell it or keep it if you want. But if you have pieces made of cheap materials that aren’t valuable or important to you, get rid of them and don’t think twice about it.
Mass-produced toys
Many people say that plastic used to be far more high-quality than it is today. However, a study conducted by the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom recently proved that old toys can contain harmful toxic elements and be dangerous for the health of your children.
Crystal
In the past, almost every house had a lot of crystal in the form of glasses, bowls, and more. Nobody really used these things on regular days, only on special occasions. But today, we can definitely get rid of these things to make space for new dishes.
Newspaper and magazine clippings
When we were young, we used to collect magazines, photos of our favorite celebrities, and memorable interviews. But today, with computers and the Internet at your fingertips, you can find any text or photo online in a matter of seconds, so there’s no point in keeping piles of paper collecting dust deep in your cupboards.
Wedding dresses
Girls often have a hard time saying goodbye to their wedding dresses because they remind them of one of the happiest days of their lives. But in reality, this dress takes up a lot of space in your wardrobe, the white fabric can get yellow with time, and you definitely won’t ever wear it again.
Massive golden jewelry
Golden rings with giant gems, big necklaces, and chunky bracelets used to be passed down from generation to generation and kept in our grandmothers’ collections. They believed that if something bad happened, the jewelry would be sold and provide them with money for a rainy day. However, these pieces of gold can be worth dozens of times less than they used to in any pawn shop. Don’t throw away jewelry if you love it and wear it. But keeping it “just in case” isn’t worth it. You can always give the pieces to someone that likes them or sell them and buy something you will enjoy.
Jars
Glass jars used to be bought in large numbers to conserve food. But if you still have some glass jars in your cupboards, you can throw them away. If you ever need new ones, you can just get them at a supermarket — they don’t cost that much.
Tablecloths for special occasions
Many people have beautiful white tablecloths that have spent years sitting in closets, waiting for a special occasion to roll around. But when they were finally used, people couldn’t help but notice the yellow spots on them because they were stored for too long. And people don’t throw them away because they just can’t bear to do so. If you know you’ll never use a tablecloth again, throw it away.
Figures
We’re talking about those small decorative things many of us have at home. We buy them when we’re on vacation or get them as presents from someone else. Of course, they’re not valuable at all and they only collect dust, which is very hard to clean.
Copper bracelets
In the past, people used to wear copper bracelets on their wrists because they believed that copper helped to reduce stress on the joints and lower blood pressure. Obviously, it’s not true and it’s better to see a specialist if you have these health issues.
Children’s crafts
Crafts kids make look cute but there’s no point in keeping them as they collect a lot of dust and are impossible to clean. Take a photo of them and throw them away.
Metal paintings
In the past, people used to love metal paintings. They’d use a metal sheet and a hammer to put a drawing on it. But today, this decorative element can look old-fashioned and inappropriate.
Wallpaper leftovers
The golden rule of any renovation is this: keep the wallpaper leftovers in case you need them to fix something. But let’s be honest — you’ll never use these pieces. So throw them away and forget about them.