brightside--2020-04-14--I’ve Been Working From Home for 3 Years, and Here Are 8 Big Mistakes I Wish I Had Avoided

I ’ ve Been Working From Home for 3 Years , and Here Are 8 Big Mistakes I Wish I Had Avoided I ’ m Maria and I ’ ve been working as a Bright Side author for more than 3 years .
I ’ d love to share with our readers some of my mistakes that , at some point , almost made me want to return back to the office .
I hope that my experience will be useful for people who are working in a home office and maybe give you some idea about how to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get me wrong , I love wandering around the house in my pajamas , but I ’ ve realized that it ’ s better to save this look for my more relaxed weekends .
Scientists have already proven that our clothes influence our mood , energy levels , and even our way of thinking .
So wearing PJs is likely to make us feel lazy , relaxed , and not motivated to work at all .
What to do : Our brains love routine and wearing different clothes when you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to bed helps us separate work from life , even if we spend the whole day at home .
This doesn ’ t mean that you have to dress up every morning ( but if it works for you , why not ? )
, but having several sets of clothes that you wear only while you ’ re “ at work ” may definitely help you to feel more productive and organized .
2 .
Not caring about having a normal schedule After I quit my office job , I dove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I stayed up until 4 a.m. , slept in late , had snacks instead of a normal meal , and was always up for any adventure .
And honestly , this way of life was pretty fun and worked for me for a little while , but then I realized that my productivity was decreasing and I didn ’ t really feel good for quite a while , both mentally and physically .
What to do : Doctors share that healthy eating , sleeping , and exercising are paramount not only for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
When you work from home , it may be pretty easy to completely ruin your routine because you have no external stimulus that forces you to work certain hours .
So , be your own boss and create a schedule that allows you to enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours , but that also doesn ’ t harm your health .
3 .
Failing to explain to your family members that you have a real job When I just started working as an author , my family members and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously .
For them , I was just sitting in front of my computer all day , looking for some fun and exciting stuff .
Doesn ’ t sound like a real job , does it ?
So it was always me who had to adjust my schedule to do household chores and figure out how to organize my work so we get to spend some time together .
But one day , I caught myself in the middle of the night , still working and struggling to meet deadlines , because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over mine .
What to do : Have a talk with your family and friends and explain that you have a real job with real obligations that you have to “ attend ” to , just like they do .
Of course , it may be easier for you to shift your working hours , especially if you don ’ t have to be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , but you still have to meet the deadlines and constantly postponing your work to finish it later at night or on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and ruins your work regime .
Once , I noticed that despite all my efforts to have a normal schedule , I was thinking about my job all the time .
I didn ’ t work extra hours and I took breaks during the day , but I was exhausted and felt like I was working non-stop .
Then I realized that I didn ’ t pay enough attention to the smaller things .
I ’ d check my e-mails first thing in the morning or respond to work-related messages on my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there wasn ’ t anything urgent .
What to do : When you work from home , your personal and business life will inevitably mix , but it ’ s your job to create distance between them .
Make a habit of getting all work-related questions out of your head after you leave your desk and resist the temptation to check your e-mails or do even the tiniest task during your “ me ” time .
This will help you create healthy boundaries between your personal and professional life , which may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own boss .
While not everyone is fond of sweating at the gym or running a marathon , having to actually leave your house for work makes you more active , even if you don ’ t exercise all the time .
An average office worker takes about 6,886 steps a day , which still may not be enough to stay healthy .
But if you spend most of your day at home and the farthest walk your take is from your bedroom to your desk and from your desk to your kitchen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably aren ’ t reaching the bare minimum .
What to do : I easily dive into my work , and at some point , I realize that I may not have gotten up from my chair for 3 hours straight and my body doesn ’ t like that .
I wasn ’ t a big fan of working out back then , so I decided to take it slow .
I try to go for a short walk around my block 1-2 times during the day or replace it with one long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If I don ’ t feel like going out , I choose a quick workout to do at home ( there ’ s a bunch of apps and YouTube videos ) .
It helped my body to adjust to a regimen and now I have a regular workout schedule , but this worked great for me during the transition period when I didn ’ t feel like doing anything at all .
After 6 months of working as an author , I got extremely bored .
Although I was definitely in love with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was doing the same thing all over again and every day was the same .
I guess this feeling is common for office workers too , but when you work from home all the fun and exciting things that may happen in your life , depend completely on you .
Hilarious stories from your colleagues that you get to hear on a coffee break or funny accidents that may happen on your way to work just aren ’ t there anymore .
What to do : I realized that I desperately needed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create more new experiences for myself .
I was working , watching TV shows , texting with my friends , and sometimes even eating in the same room in my house every day .
No wonder , I got bored !
So leaving the house and doing things that both aren ’ t related to work and that you don ’ t depend on for survival ( like going grocery shopping ) are a must .
Do a small thing differently every day , so your brain doesn ’ t get bored , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for growth and development .
7 .
Not talking to people in person Working from home may be great for people who don ’ t need a lot of social interaction all the time .
But let ’ s be honest , sitting all day at home alone can get pretty lonely sometimes .
And even if you get to chat with your colleagues online during the day , this still can ’ t replace a one-on-one conversation on a coffee break .
Social interactions are essential for our mental health , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deprive yourself of this experience .
What to do : We all have different needs when it comes to communication , so I suggest listening to yourself .
If you can talk to just one person during the week and still feel great , there ’ s nothing wrong with that .
But if you notice that you become lonely and depressed , or that your self-esteem suffers , try to find a way to incorporate more communication into your life .
For example , some people start to work from public places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day , or make plans for the evening .
Getting a pet to keep you company during the day may also be a good option .
8 .
Not having an organized desk I used to work from my bed pretty often and honestly , I still can ’ t resist the temptation to do that from time to time .
But this way of working may be harmful in the long run .
Our brains need to associate our bedrooms with rest and when we decide to work there , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disrupted .
It may end up resulting in a lack of productivity and difficulty falling asleep .
What to do : Organize a nice work desk where you have everything you need on hand .
Working at the kitchen table won ’ t do the trick , because you usually can ’ t keep all the things you need for work there and the idea of cleaning it all the time , before and after work , doesn ’ t seem very motivating .
Working from random places in your house and outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it from time to time .
But having your own desk will help you build your work regimen and feel more organized .

Working from home may be a real blessing, but only if you do it right. A Chinese experiment showed that employees who work from home may have higher work satisfaction and be more productive than their colleagues at the office. But at the same time, those who work from home often feel lonely and isolated, because they don’t feel like they’re a part of a community anymore.
I’m Maria and I’ve been working as a Bright Side author for more than 3 years. I’d love to share with our readers some of my mistakes that, at some point, almost made me want to return back to the office. I hope that my experience will be useful for people who are working in a home office and maybe give you some idea about how to change your work for the better.
1. Not having a dress code
Don’t get me wrong, I love wandering around the house in my pajamas, but I’ve realized that it’s better to save this look for my more relaxed weekends. Scientists have already proven that our clothes influence our mood, energy levels, and even our way of thinking. So wearing PJs is likely to make us feel lazy, relaxed, and not motivated to work at all. What to do: Our brains love routine and wearing different clothes when you’re working and when you’re going to bed helps us separate work from life, even if we spend the whole day at home. This doesn’t mean that you have to dress up every morning (but if it works for you, why not?), but having several sets of clothes that you wear only while you’re “at work” may definitely help you to feel more productive and organized.
2. Not caring about having a normal schedule
After I quit my office job, I dove into the “benefits” of freelance. I stayed up until 4 a.m., slept in late, had snacks instead of a normal meal, and was always up for any adventure. And honestly, this way of life was pretty fun and worked for me for a little while, but then I realized that my productivity was decreasing and I didn’t really feel good for quite a while, both mentally and physically. What to do: Doctors share that healthy eating, sleeping, and exercising are paramount not only for our health, but for our success as well. When you work from home, it may be pretty easy to completely ruin your routine because you have no external stimulus that forces you to work certain hours. So, be your own boss and create a schedule that allows you to enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours, but that also doesn’t harm your health.
3. Failing to explain to your family members that you have a real job
When I just started working as an author, my family members and my friends didn’t take it seriously. For them, I was just sitting in front of my computer all day, looking for some fun and exciting stuff. Doesn’t sound like a real job, does it? So it was always me who had to adjust my schedule to do household chores and figure out how to organize my work so we get to spend some time together. But one day, I caught myself in the middle of the night, still working and struggling to meet deadlines, because I had prioritized other people’s plans over mine. What to do: Have a talk with your family and friends and explain that you have a real job with real obligations that you have to “attend” to, just like they do. Of course, it may be easier for you to shift your working hours, especially if you don’t have to be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you still have to meet the deadlines and constantly postponing your work to finish it later at night or on the weekends doesn’t benefit your health and ruins your work regime.
4. Mixing business and personal time
Once, I noticed that despite all my efforts to have a normal schedule, I was thinking about my job all the time. I didn’t work extra hours and I took breaks during the day, but I was exhausted and felt like I was working non-stop. Then I realized that I didn’t pay enough attention to the smaller things. I’d check my e-mails first thing in the morning or respond to work-related messages on my breaks, even if I knew that there wasn’t anything urgent. What to do: When you work from home, your personal and business life will inevitably mix, but it’s your job to create distance between them. Make a habit of getting all work-related questions out of your head after you leave your desk and resist the temptation to check your e-mails or do even the tiniest task during your “me” time. This will help you create healthy boundaries between your personal and professional life, which may be challenging even if you’re your own boss.
5. Forgetting about physical activity
While not everyone is fond of sweating at the gym or running a marathon, having to actually leave your house for work makes you more active, even if you don’t exercise all the time. An average office worker takes about 6,886 steps a day, which still may not be enough to stay healthy. But if you spend most of your day at home and the farthest walk your take is from your bedroom to your desk and from your desk to your kitchen, with occasional bathroom breaks, you probably aren’t reaching the bare minimum. What to do: I easily dive into my work, and at some point, I realize that I may not have gotten up from my chair for 3 hours straight and my body doesn’t like that. I wasn’t a big fan of working out back then, so I decided to take it slow. I try to go for a short walk around my block 1-2 times during the day or replace it with one long walk before I go to sleep. If I don’t feel like going out, I choose a quick workout to do at home (there’s a bunch of apps and YouTube videos). It helped my body to adjust to a regimen and now I have a regular workout schedule, but this worked great for me during the transition period when I didn’t feel like doing anything at all.
6. Falling into a rut
After 6 months of working as an author, I got extremely bored. Although I was definitely in love with my job, I felt like I was doing the same thing all over again and every day was the same. I guess this feeling is common for office workers too, but when you work from home all the fun and exciting things that may happen in your life, depend completely on you. Hilarious stories from your colleagues that you get to hear on a coffee break or funny accidents that may happen on your way to work just aren’t there anymore. What to do: I realized that I desperately needed a change of scenery during the day to create more new experiences for myself. I was working, watching TV shows, texting with my friends, and sometimes even eating in the same room in my house every day. No wonder, I got bored! So leaving the house and doing things that both aren’t related to work and that you don’t depend on for survival (like going grocery shopping) are a must. Do a small thing differently every day, so your brain doesn’t get bored, and you’ll see new opportunities for growth and development.
7. Not talking to people in person
Working from home may be great for people who don’t need a lot of social interaction all the time. But let’s be honest, sitting all day at home alone can get pretty lonely sometimes. And even if you get to chat with your colleagues online during the day, this still can’t replace a one-on-one conversation on a coffee break. Social interactions are essential for our mental health, so make sure that you don’t deprive yourself of this experience. What to do: We all have different needs when it comes to communication, so I suggest listening to yourself. If you can talk to just one person during the week and still feel great, there’s nothing wrong with that. But if you notice that you become lonely and depressed, or that your self-esteem suffers, try to find a way to incorporate more communication into your life. For example, some people start to work from public places, call their friends or family during the day, or make plans for the evening. Getting a pet to keep you company during the day may also be a good option.
8. Not having an organized desk
I used to work from my bed pretty often and honestly, I still can’t resist the temptation to do that from time to time. But this way of working may be harmful in the long run. Our brains need to associate our bedrooms with rest and when we decide to work there, especially in our bed, this pattern gets disrupted. It may end up resulting in a lack of productivity and difficulty falling asleep. What to do: Organize a nice work desk where you have everything you need on hand. Working at the kitchen table won’t do the trick, because you usually can’t keep all the things you need for work there and the idea of cleaning it all the time, before and after work, doesn’t seem very motivating. Working from random places in your house and outside of it can be fun if you do it from time to time. But having your own desk will help you build your work regimen and feel more organized.


brightside--2020-04-14--11 Secrets From a Pastry Maker Who Personally Checks Every Recipe and Shares His Opinion on Sweets F

11 Secrets From a Pastry Maker Who Personally Checks Every Recipe and Shares His Opinion on Sweets From a Pastry Shop Some pastries contain so many unknown ingredients , that it ’ d be nice to consult with an experienced pastry maker before buying these sweet products .
And Andrey , the star of the channel “ Dessertnyi Bubnich , ” or Dessert Bubnich ( Andrey ’ s last name ) on Yandex.Zen , a popular content feed in Eastern Europe , is the perfect candidate for this role .
He conducts numerous experiments with all things pastries .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compares cheap and expensive pastries , and feels nostalgic about “ that cake from his childhood.
” His blog is a real treasure with useful advice and cooking hacks .
I tried a sensational recipe for pancakes made in a bottle .
The original recipe suggests that we should put all the ingredients in a bottle and then shake it well until we get a smooth texture .
So I did that .
But when I started adding flour , I faced a problem : it got stuck in the narrow bottle ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a stick and got it all in there pretty quickly ( some flour ended up on the table anyway ) .
To mix it thoroughly , the recipe suggests shaking the bottle for 5 minutes .
I got tired after doing that for 2 minutes .
And when I started making pancakes and noticed lumps in the dough , I ran out of patience and threw the bottle with all the ingredients away .
In my opinion , it ’ s much easier to cook pancakes the normal way .
This recipe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy , time , and especially the food products on .
I learned a new way to crack eggs .
This rule is used by professionals .
Most of my friends just crack eggs on the edge of the bowl that they are mixing everything in .
And this is wrong .
In most cases , the edge of the bowl will “ drag ” the shell into the bowl .
And when you “ open ” the egg , small parts of the shell are likely to get into your dish .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown on a picture above ) , and hit it on the table , right in the center of the egg ( this is the weakest point ) , to make it crack .
Then gently move your fingers to the sides , and the egg will spill out of the shell without any help .
If some parts of the shell get into the bowl anyway , wet your finger in water and press the piece of cracked egg to the bottom of the bowl .
It ’ ll stick to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to easily remove it .
I bought coffee that was made with a $ 25,000 coffee machine .
My younger brother ’ s friends recommended a coffee shop where drinks are prepared using a $ 25,000 coffee machine .
I ’ m not a big cappuccino fan and I only ordered it because of its pink color , but it was a mistake .
It basically tasted like coffee from McDonald ’ s , but McDonald ’ s coffee costs $ 1 in comparison with the $ 5 that I paid for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the color .
I got the impression that the cafe owners prefer to brag about their expensive coffee machine , instead of being proud of and refining the product they sell .
But a cool tool doesn ’ t always mean that the final result will be great .
I found 5 things that make working in the kitchen easier .
I became a pastry maker and learned how to wash berries quickly , in large quantities , and with the right technique .
What is the difference between $ 1 eclairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to conduct an experiment and bought a package of inexpensive eclairs that cost $ 1 for 3 pieces .
The list of ingredients was pretty long , and the eclairs contained vegetable fats , emulsifiers , preservatives , and artificial flavors .
These eclairs looked very messy , as if someone was in a hurry to make them .
But the taste surprised me .
They weren ’ t overly sweet , unlike most pastries that contain vegetable fats .
The expensive eclairs had simple , but neat , packaging .
They looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked like it was applied with a ruler .
I didn ’ t get the sense that the eclairs contained any vegetable fats or artificial flavors .
My conclusion is that the cheap eclairs are edible , but you won ’ t be impressed with their taste and their list of ingredients isn ’ t the healthiest .
And the expensive eclairs brought us real pleasure .
My wife and I enjoyed them for 2 days .
We cut off a small piece and savored it .
5 easy desserts , that consist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to peel a kiwi quickly and easily .
I start with washing a kiwi under running water and then wipe it with a towel .
Using a sharp knife , I cut off the edges of the kiwi and get a teaspoon .
I gently pry the peel away , insert a spoon under it , and move it along the kiwi , separating the flesh from the peel .
If the kiwi is too large , you will need to turn it over and repeat the procedure .
After that , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pull the peel off with my fingers .
My father-in-law brought us colorful cupcakes .
I refused to eat them .
We had a family celebration and my father-in-law took out these cupcakes from the refrigerator .
He wanted to show me what sweets he was presented with at work .
When I looked at this pastry , I was terrified .
The cupcakes were covered with a protein glaze with so much artificial coloring , that it even dyed my fingers when I held one of the cupcakes in my hand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s brother , Dima , came into the kitchen and confirmed my concerns .
His son had eaten a couple of these cupcakes without getting his parents ’ permission first .
And the next day , forgive me for the details , his poop was colored .
I don ’ t mind artificial food coloring , but I try not to use them if I don ’ t really have to .
I don ’ t know what they ’ re made of or what they can do to our bodies , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asks me to .
In other cases , it ’ s possible to add some color with the help of natural ingredients like dried raspberries or mangoes .
Why we can ’ t buy a cake that tastes like the one from our childhood .
I recently went to visit my parents in my hometown .
On this occasion , I decided to pay a visit to a local bakery .
As a child , I loved their products .
And now , I didn ’ t like the composition of their cakes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too many preservatives , stabilizers , and substitutes .
I wouldn ’ t buy this pastry for my children , even despite the very low prices .
I ’ d rather cook it myself .
When I think about some desserts from my childhood , I remember that they were insanely delicious .
But if I cook them now , they ’ ll taste different .
This happens because we love to exaggerate everything in our memories .
Sometimes , the taste was influenced not only by the pastry ingredients , but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that dessert .
That ’ s why it ’ s impossible to buy a cake that tasted exactly like it did in our childhood and that ’ s a pity .
But there is always an opportunity to discover new dishes and new tastes .
Bonus : I started to cook overnight oats .
Now I can sleep longer in the morning and keep my wife happy .
In the morning , I don ’ t eat anything but oatmeal .
But my wife wants variety sometimes .
So I remembered how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We covered the oatmeal with cold water in the evening and left it overnight .
But that camping oatmeal had a significant drawback — it wasn ’ t tasty at all .
When you ’ re making it at home , you have an opportunity to add products that will enhance the taste of the overnight oats .
This time , I had flax seeds , dried cranberries , bananas , and a red currant jam on hand .
I took a 50-oz glass jar with a screw-on cap .
I filled a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some Greek yogurt and other dry ingredients , and finished with putting bananas on the top of it .
I added some liquid red currant jam and filled the jar with milk almost to the brim .
I stirred the ingredients well and left the jar overnight in the refrigerator .
In the morning , the oats were ready .
My wife liked this dish and especially the fact that , this way , you can come up with different flavor combinations .

Some pastries contain so many unknown ingredients, that it’d be nice to consult with an experienced pastry maker before buying these sweet products. And Andrey, the star of the channel “Dessertnyi Bubnich,” or Dessert Bubnich (Andrey’s last name) on Yandex.Zen, a popular content feed in Eastern Europe, is the perfect candidate for this role. He conducts numerous experiments with all things pastries. For example, he tries colored coffee, compares cheap and expensive pastries, and feels nostalgic about “that cake from his childhood.” His blog is a real treasure with useful advice and cooking hacks.
We at Bright Side were surprised to find out that we’ve been cracking eggs from the wrong side this whole time and that we could’ve been using a tea strainer for more than just straining tea. As a bonus, Andrey shared a recipe with us for how to make quick and healthy overnight oats.
I tried a sensational recipe for pancakes made in a bottle.
The original recipe suggests that we should put all the ingredients in a bottle and then shake it well until we get a smooth texture. So I did that. But when I started adding flour, I faced a problem: it got stuck in the narrow bottle’s neck. So I pushed it with a stick and got it all in there pretty quickly (some flour ended up on the table anyway). To mix it thoroughly, the recipe suggests shaking the bottle for 5 minutes. I got tired after doing that for 2 minutes. And when I started making pancakes and noticed lumps in the dough, I ran out of patience and threw the bottle with all the ingredients away. In my opinion, it’s much easier to cook pancakes the normal way. This recipe wasn’t worth wasting all the energy, time, and especially the food products on.
I learned a new way to crack eggs. This rule is used by professionals.
Most of my friends just crack eggs on the edge of the bowl that they are mixing everything in. And this is wrong. In most cases, the edge of the bowl will “drag” the shell into the bowl. And when you “open” the egg, small parts of the shell are likely to get into your dish. You should take an egg (as shown on a picture above), and hit it on the table, right in the center of the egg (this is the weakest point), to make it crack. Then gently move your fingers to the sides, and the egg will spill out of the shell without any help. If some parts of the shell get into the bowl anyway, wet your finger in water and press the piece of cracked egg to the bottom of the bowl. It’ll stick to your finger and you’ll be able to easily remove it.
I bought coffee that was made with a $25,000 coffee machine.
My younger brother’s friends recommended a coffee shop where drinks are prepared using a $25,000 coffee machine. I’m not a big cappuccino fan and I only ordered it because of its pink color, but it was a mistake. It basically tasted like coffee from McDonald’s, but McDonald’s coffee costs $1 in comparison with the $5 that I paid for this cappuccino. Maybe I had to overpay for the color. I got the impression that the cafe owners prefer to brag about their expensive coffee machine, instead of being proud of and refining the product they sell. But a cool tool doesn’t always mean that the final result will be great.
I found 5 things that make working in the kitchen easier.
I want to share with you which kitchen tools I can’t live without: I have a lot of towels in the kitchen. 3–4 towels are always hanging near the sink. I also wear a wet towel on my belt so I can quickly wipe my hands or use it as a potholder.
in the kitchen. 3–4 towels are always hanging near the sink. I also wear a wet towel on my belt so I can quickly wipe my hands or use it as a potholder. A tea strainer is a multi-purpose tool that many people don’t know about. I use it when I need to cover pastries with powdered sugar. You can also use it to add big spices to a soup. Just fill a tea strainer with them, put it in the pot, and remove it when you finish cooking.
is a multi-purpose tool that many people don’t know about. I use it when I need to cover pastries with powdered sugar. You can also use it to add big spices to a soup. Just fill a tea strainer with them, put it in the pot, and remove it when you finish cooking. I use whisks to make the dough for sponge cakes and mix jam syrups.
to make the dough for sponge cakes and mix jam syrups. I use silicone pads and spatulas up to their full potential. I roll out the dough on the pads and bake pastries on them. Spatulas will come in handy when you need to make a jam, mix ingredients for the dough, or turn the products when you’re frying them.
up to their full potential. I roll out the dough on the pads and bake pastries on them. Spatulas will come in handy when you need to make a jam, mix ingredients for the dough, or turn the products when you’re frying them. I buy plastic wrap in big tubes. It can be used for more than just storing products, you can replace a rolling pin with this tube as well. I roll out sticky dough, remove and throw away the upper layer of the wrap, and then I can use this tube again and again.
I tried an overpriced dessert.
This dessert costs $10. It’s called “Mandarin” and it looks like a real citrus fruit. Its “peel” is a thin layer of chocolate that is colored orange. Inside of it is a creamy mousse and a kumquat jelly (they look like small oranges). All this beauty is served on a substrate of chocolate “dirt.”
Being a pastry maker, I know how this dessert was cooked. And if we count only food expenses, this dish is obviously overpriced. But rent, salary, and other factors influence the price as well, so it’s only your income that determines whether it’s too expensive for you or not. I’d definitely love to try this dessert again.
I became a pastry maker and learned how to wash berries quickly, in large quantities, and with the right technique.
A friend of mine decided to make her first black currant jam and presented me with a jar to taste it. But the jam was spoiled because it contained sand from the berries, which weren’t washed thoughtfully enough. If you don’t want to get into this kind of situation, you should: Put the berries into a deep and wide bowl, and pour cool water in it. Leave it for 1-2 minutes.
Wash the berries with your hands, without taking them out of the bowl. You don’t have to be too gentle with gooseberries because they have thick skin. But it’s better to be careful with black and red currants.
During the washing, you’ll see that leaves, twigs, and other light debris start to appear on the water surface . You should gather this up with your hand and throw it away.
. You should gather this up with your hand and throw it away. Remove the berries from the water using your hands. This way, all the sand will stay at the bottom of the bowl.
Put the berries in a colander and let the excess water drain out.
What is the difference between $1 eclairs and $30 eclairs?
I decided to conduct an experiment and bought a package of inexpensive eclairs that cost $1 for 3 pieces. The list of ingredients was pretty long, and the eclairs contained vegetable fats, emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial flavors. These eclairs looked very messy, as if someone was in a hurry to make them. But the taste surprised me. They weren’t overly sweet, unlike most pastries that contain vegetable fats. The expensive eclairs had simple, but neat, packaging. They looked similar to each other and the glaze looked like it was applied with a ruler. I didn’t get the sense that the eclairs contained any vegetable fats or artificial flavors. My conclusion is that the cheap eclairs are edible, but you won’t be impressed with their taste and their list of ingredients isn’t the healthiest. And the expensive eclairs brought us real pleasure. My wife and I enjoyed them for 2 days. We cut off a small piece and savored it.
5 easy desserts, that consist mostly of sugar
I gathered them all together and want to share them with you: Burnt sugar or a dry caramel. You probably made these candies in your childhood. You just have to take some sugar and heat it in a spoon. Pastry makers call this dish a dry caramel.
You probably made these candies in your childhood. You just have to take some sugar and heat it in a spoon. Pastry makers call this dish a dry caramel. Liquid caramel. You should melt sugar in a little bit of water, and then you should add warm cream and butter. This caramel is used to make Snickers, Mars, and many other chocolate bars.
You should melt sugar in a little bit of water, and then you should add warm cream and butter. This caramel is used to make Snickers, Mars, and many other chocolate bars. Toffee . If you keep on heating liquid caramel up to 302-320°F, you’ll get a viscous substance.
. If you keep on heating liquid caramel up to 302-320°F, you’ll get a viscous substance. Honeycomb caramel. If you add some water into the already heated caramel and then sharply decrease its temperature, you will get a honeycomb caramel.
I figured out how to peel a kiwi quickly and easily.
I start with washing a kiwi under running water and then wipe it with a towel. Using a sharp knife, I cut off the edges of the kiwi and get a teaspoon. I gently pry the peel away, insert a spoon under it, and move it along the kiwi, separating the flesh from the peel. If the kiwi is too large, you will need to turn it over and repeat the procedure. After that, I put the kiwi on the table and pull the peel off with my fingers.
My father-in-law brought us colorful cupcakes. I refused to eat them.
We had a family celebration and my father-in-law took out these cupcakes from the refrigerator. He wanted to show me what sweets he was presented with at work. When I looked at this pastry, I was terrified. The cupcakes were covered with a protein glaze with so much artificial coloring, that it even dyed my fingers when I held one of the cupcakes in my hand. At that moment, my wife’s brother, Dima, came into the kitchen and confirmed my concerns. His son had eaten a couple of these cupcakes without getting his parents’ permission first. And the next day, forgive me for the details, his poop was colored. I don’t mind artificial food coloring, but I try not to use them if I don’t really have to. I don’t know what they’re made of or what they can do to our bodies, so I only use them if a customer asks me to. In other cases, it’s possible to add some color with the help of natural ingredients like dried raspberries or mangoes.
Why we can’t buy a cake that tastes like the one from our childhood.
I recently went to visit my parents in my hometown. On this occasion, I decided to pay a visit to a local bakery. As a child, I loved their products. And now, I didn’t like the composition of their cakes and pies at all. They contained too many preservatives, stabilizers, and substitutes. I wouldn’t buy this pastry for my children, even despite the very low prices. I’d rather cook it myself. When I think about some desserts from my childhood, I remember that they were insanely delicious. But if I cook them now, they’ll taste different. This happens because we love to exaggerate everything in our memories. Sometimes, the taste was influenced not only by the pastry ingredients, but also by the atmosphere in which we ate that dessert. That’s why it’s impossible to buy a cake that tasted exactly like it did in our childhood and that’s a pity. But there is always an opportunity to discover new dishes and new tastes.
Bonus: I started to cook overnight oats. Now I can sleep longer in the morning and keep my wife happy.
In the morning, I don’t eat anything but oatmeal. But my wife wants variety sometimes. So I remembered how we cooked oatmeal when we went camping. We covered the oatmeal with cold water in the evening and left it overnight. But that camping oatmeal had a significant drawback — it wasn’t tasty at all. When you’re making it at home, you have an opportunity to add products that will enhance the taste of the overnight oats. This time, I had flax seeds, dried cranberries, bananas, and a red currant jam on hand. I took a 50-oz glass jar with a screw-on cap. I filled a third of it with oatmeal, added some Greek yogurt and other dry ingredients, and finished with putting bananas on the top of it. I added some liquid red currant jam and filled the jar with milk almost to the brim. I stirred the ingredients well and left the jar overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, the oats were ready. My wife liked this dish and especially the fact that, this way, you can come up with different flavor combinations.


brightside--2020-04-14--Posture and Balance Experts Explain 10 Bad Habits That Can Damage Office Workers’ Health

Posture and Balance Experts Explain 10 Bad Habits That Can Damage Office Workers ’ Health 1 .
You don ’ t keep your computer monitor at eye level .
Your eyes should be in line with a point on the screen about 2-3 inches ( 5-7 cm ) below the top of your monitor .
If it ’ s positioned this way , you won ’ t tilt your head .
The thing is , we have a better visual field looking to the horizon than we do peering above it .
When you set the screen in the correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to see more .
Plus , your neck and back won ’ t suffer .
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You don ’ t pull your shoulders back or keep your back flat against the chair .
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You don ’ t rest your feet flat on the ground .
It ’ s better to bend your knees at this angle when your feet are flat on the floor .
Experts also say that it ’ s good to take off your shoes , especially when they have heels .
If your chair can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ height , use a footrest .
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You cross your ankles or legs .
There are plenty of studies that suggest crossing the legs while working at a desk is harmful .
Doctors say it can even lead to high blood pressure .
Instead , you can try to do some exercises each time you feel the urge to cross your legs .
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You don ’ t use ergonomic supports to maintain a neutral position .
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You don ’ t adjust your seat according to what your body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s height often but there are still many little changes you can make .
Just change the “ setting ” of your chair until you find the most comfortable one for you .
And it ’ s better not to use a normal chair because you can ’ t regulate it .
Some specialists also recommend sit-stand chairs .
They allow people to sit or lean in different ways so you can perform some exercises .
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You don ’ t take breaks every 30 minutes .
Sitting for long periods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as medical sources say .
After spending some time sitting with the right posture , you can still resort back to a position that can be harmful to your back .
In this case , take frequent breaks .
Specialists recommend taking breaks every 30 minutes and at the very least , perform some exercises every hour .
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You don ’ t adjust your chair height so your hips are slightly higher than the knees .
While sitting on an office chair at a desk , we may forget about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be flexed anywhere from a 75-degree angle to a 90-degree angle at the elbows .
Specialists recommend this positioning not just to avoid pain in your back , but also to strengthen it .
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You don ’ t use earphones while working at your desk .
Sometimes there can be too many distractions while you work hard at a desk .
Experts are not against wearing headphones , but they suggest you do it while talking on the phone , at the very least .
It promotes the right positioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back pain , especially if you need to make lots of calls .
However , professionals warn that wearing headphones at work all the time can isolate you from coworkers .

Long-term sitting can lead to poor health, scientists say. They even refer to this phenomenon as “sitting disease.” Back pain is a very common problem because static posture increases stress in the back, shoulders, arms, and legs. That’s why it’s important to avoid certain sitting mistakes and follow experts’ recommendations.
We at Bright Side know how harmful bad sitting habits can be and want to share with you some poor posture positions that we likely do every day while working at a desk.
1. You don’t keep your computer monitor at eye level.
Your eyes should be in line with a point on the screen about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) below the top of your monitor. If it’s positioned this way, you won’t tilt your head. The thing is, we have a better visual field looking to the horizon than we do peering above it. When you set the screen in the correct and comfortable position, you will be able to see more. Plus, your neck and back won’t suffer.
2. You don’t pull your shoulders back or keep your back flat against the chair.
Experts recommend that your back be aligned with the back of the office chair. You need to avoid leaning forward. This is especially important when you feel tired after sitting for long periods of time.
3. You don’t rest your feet flat on the ground.
It’s better to bend your knees at this angle when your feet are flat on the floor. Experts also say that it’s good to take off your shoes, especially when they have heels. If your chair can’t be adjusted to the right height, use a footrest.
4. You cross your ankles or legs.
There are plenty of studies that suggest crossing the legs while working at a desk is harmful. Doctors say it can even lead to high blood pressure. Instead, you can try to do some exercises each time you feel the urge to cross your legs.
5. You don’t use ergonomic supports to maintain a neutral position.
Yes, it can be hard to maintain a neutral posture while sitting at a desk. But in this case, you can use some special support products. They can really help you to build better ergonomic habits.
6. You don’t adjust your seat according to what your body needs.
You may adjust your seat’s height often but there are still many little changes you can make. Just change the “setting” of your chair until you find the most comfortable one for you. And it’s better not to use a normal chair because you can’t regulate it. Some specialists also recommend sit-stand chairs. They allow people to sit or lean in different ways so you can perform some exercises.
7. You don’t take breaks every 30 minutes.
Sitting for long periods of time can cause muscle fatigue, as medical sources say. After spending some time sitting with the right posture, you can still resort back to a position that can be harmful to your back. In this case, take frequent breaks. Specialists recommend taking breaks every 30 minutes and at the very least, perform some exercises every hour.
8. You don’t adjust your chair height so your hips are slightly higher than the knees.
It’s suggested to adjust your working chair height. The hips should be slightly higher than your knees. Basically, your legs should be bent at a 90-degree angle. It might be hard at the beginning, but try to maintain this posture as much as possible.
9. You don’t adjust the armrest height.
While sitting on an office chair at a desk, we may forget about the right positioning of the arms. They should be flexed anywhere from a 75-degree angle to a 90-degree angle at the elbows. Specialists recommend this positioning not just to avoid pain in your back, but also to strengthen it.
10. You don’t use earphones while working at your desk.
Sometimes there can be too many distractions while you work hard at a desk. Experts are not against wearing headphones, but they suggest you do it while talking on the phone, at the very least. It promotes the right positioning of your head and saves you from back pain, especially if you need to make lots of calls. However, professionals warn that wearing headphones at work all the time can isolate you from coworkers.


brightside--2020-04-14--14 People That Have Become Experts at Awkward Situations

14 People That Have Become Experts at Awkward Situations Awkward situations seem hilarious when they happen to someone else .
@ @ @ @ @ in one ourselves , we just want to disappear .
Well , first we tweet @ @ @ @ @ disappear .
This is exactly what these 14 Twitter users did who decided not to @ @ @ @ @ situations that happened to them .
And while we at Bright Side feel sorry for @ @ @ @ @ t help but smile .
Has anything like this happened to you recently ?
Tell @ @ @ @ @ below !

Awkward situations seem hilarious when they happen to someone else. But when we’re in one ourselves, we just want to disappear. Well, first we tweet about it and then we disappear.
This is exactly what these 14 Twitter users did who decided not to keep silent about the embarrassing situations that happened to them. And while we at Bright Side feel sorry for them, we can’t help but smile.
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brightside--2020-04-14--20+ Unusual Looking Animals That Are Still Very Charming

20+ Unusual Looking Animals That Are Still Very Charming For every owner , their pet is the most attractive and beautiful creature in the world , even if it looks a bit unusual .
An extra tail , eyes that look sideways , and extra ears can definitely make your pet special .
Her name is October .
“ My first cat in my very first home .
Meet Freddie Purrcury.
” “ My friend ’ s cat , Marley , had surgery on his lip and now he has a permanent derpy snarl.
” An injury at birth left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As she grew , it migrated to the top of her head , making her a unicorn !
His name is Potato .
This is Rowdy — dog and Venom , 2 in 1 “ I ’ ve worked with 1000s of cats , but this guy is possibly the cutest I ’ ve ever met .
Meet Gordon !
” “ My sweet Ophelia on her favorite chair .
The marble eyes ... ” “ My 11 year old girl , I still remember when she was all black.
” This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleft lip and a deformed nose .
He ’ s now almost 2 years old and happier and healthier than ever .
This dog with different color eyes will steal your heart .
“ Fang is ready to party in all his toothy glory.
” “ Meet Peggy !
My recently taken in , 3-footed , half-tailed , former stray , and very extraordinary cat .
”

For every owner, their pet is the most attractive and beautiful creature in the world, even if it looks a bit unusual. An extra tail, eyes that look sideways, and extra ears can definitely make your pet special.
We at Bright Side combed through the fluffy parts of social media and found cats and dogs that are pretty extraordinary. And their quirks make them look even cuter.
Is he wearing cat ears??
This dog has a mohawk.
1 cat, 9 lives, 4 ears...
Her name is October.
“My first cat in my very first home. Meet Freddie Purrcury.”
“My friend’s cat, Marley, had surgery on his lip and now he has a permanent derpy snarl.”
Meet Scrappy, a Nordic god in cat form
An injury at birth left Rea with only her right ear. As she grew, it migrated to the top of her head, making her a unicorn!
Mr. Belarus reporting for duty
His name is Potato.
This is Rowdy — dog and Venom, 2 in 1
“I’ve worked with 1000s of cats, but this guy is possibly the cutest I’ve ever met. Meet Gordon!”
The forever sad Madam Eyebrows
“My sweet Ophelia on her favorite chair. The marble eyes...”
“My 11 year old girl, I still remember when she was all black.”
This is Sloth. He was born with a cleft lip and a deformed nose. He’s now almost 2 years old and happier and healthier than ever.
Oh, these whiskers!
This dog with different color eyes will steal your heart.
“Fang is ready to party in all his toothy glory.”
This cat’s rare pattern
“Meet Peggy! My recently taken in, 3-footed, half-tailed, former stray, and very extraordinary cat.”
These paws are amazing.


brightside--2020-04-14--18 People Shared the Words From Their Teachers That They’ll Never Forget

For our children , a teacher is the 2nd authority figure in line after their parents .
A teacher ’ @ @ @ @ @ strongly influences their personal development .
Students often think that a teacher knows about them @ @ @ @ @ about themselves — so teachers seemingly have this secret knowledge that children can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ why our teacher ’ s words often get stuck in our heads for many years @

For our children, a teacher is the 2nd authority figure in line after their parents. A teacher’s attitude toward a child strongly influences their personal development. Students often think that a teacher knows about them, more than they know about themselves — so teachers seemingly have this secret knowledge that children can’t understand. That’s why our teacher’s words often get stuck in our heads for many years.


brightside--2020-04-14--A Woman Copies Celebrity Outfits to Prove That Size Doesn’t Matter

The Instagram page of Katie Sturino , @ KatieSturino , is full of stylish photos that help many women with @ @ @ @ @ that loose and baggy clothes aren ’ t the best and only option for them @ @ @ @ @ just bravely copy celebrity outfit ideas , but she also reviews beauty products and posts @ @ @ @ @ dog .

The Instagram page of Katie Sturino, @KatieSturino, is full of stylish photos that help many women with curves gain self-confidence, proving that loose and baggy clothes aren’t the best and only option for them. Katie doesn’t just bravely copy celebrity outfit ideas, but she also reviews beauty products and posts the coolest photos of her dog.


brightside--2020-04-14--17 People Whose Guardian Angels Were on Vacation When They Really Needed Help

17 People Whose Guardian Angels Were on Vacation When They Really Needed Help Every day is a lottery : you never know when you will get lucky and when you won ’ t .
And your series of bad luck may start in the morning , maybe even during breakfast .
For example , you wanted a sandwich and your knife decided it was tired of its handle .
Or when the cake you are making just breaks into 2 pieces inside the oven .
We at Bright Side can sympathize with the people who shared these annoying situations from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through this compilation you will say , “ I know how that feels.
” “ Wanted to bake myself a birthday cake , but didn ’ t have the right ingredients .
Decided to wing it anyways and here is the result.
” “ Any toilet seat that does this !
Sit there and suddenly it feels like the world is sliding out from under you.
” “ Couldn ’ t see right out of my contact and my eye was irritated all day .
Came home and it turns out there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it.
” “ When I woke up , I thought it was God greeting me in heaven.
” “ Guess how old my son is.
” “ My daughter got this for her birthday .
Very mildly infuriating indeed ... ” “ So my friend has a knife that couldn ’ t even cut through butter.
” “ Every night , like 2,000 times a night , I have to fix this.
” “ Nothing like some fresh ground coffee to wake you up in the morning.
” This has surely happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy to eat some noodles.
” It feels so good to take off the aluminum ... Not today though .
“ Got something extra in my morning coffee today .
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Every day is a lottery: you never know when you will get lucky and when you won’t. And your series of bad luck may start in the morning, maybe even during breakfast. For example, you wanted a sandwich and your knife decided it was tired of its handle. Or when the cake you are making just breaks into 2 pieces inside the oven.
We at Bright Side can sympathize with the people who shared these annoying situations from their lives. Maybe after you look through this compilation you will say, “I know how that feels.”
“After a 2-week-long search, I finally found my remote.”
“Wanted to bake myself a birthday cake, but didn’t have the right ingredients. Decided to wing it anyways and here is the result.”
“Any toilet seat that does this! Sit there and suddenly it feels like the world is sliding out from under you.”
“Couldn’t see right out of my contact and my eye was irritated all day. Came home and it turns out there’s a tiny hole in the middle of it.”
“When I woke up, I thought it was God greeting me in heaven.”
“Guess how old my son is.”
“My daughter got this for her birthday. Very mildly infuriating indeed...”
“I have no words.”
“So my friend has a knife that couldn’t even cut through butter.”
“Every night, like 2,000 times a night, I have to fix this.”
“Nothing like some fresh ground coffee to wake you up in the morning.”
This has surely happened to everyone.
“I was so happy to eat some noodles.”
It feels so good to take off the aluminum... Not today though.
“Hello, stupidest thing I’ve ever done”
“Got something extra in my morning coffee today.”
“It was a hot day in Tallahassee.”


brightside--2020-04-14--10 Harmful Things Wise Parents Allow Their Kids to Do

10 Harmful Things Wise Parents Allow Their Kids to Do Parents , on social media , write that raising a kid is all about constantly trying to find a balance between making them feel like they can do anything in life and periodically shouting “ You can ’ t do that !
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Reading articles by advanced child psychologists , one can often come across tips about not using prohibitions when raising a child , but we all understand that this is almost impossible .
Unfortunately for these parents , the best way for a child to learn about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and exploring their surrounding environment .
It ’ s not surprising that at these moments the kid forgets about how much the clothes they are wearing cost , as well as the name of the fashion designer whose name is written on the label of their T-shirt that they stained in the grass .
If you get disturbed by the expenses you incur by having to get rid of clothes that don ’ t look presentable anymore , maybe it ’ s better to split the kid ’ s wardrobe into one part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so-called official events ?
Let ’ s be honest : almost every kid likes junk food — all those salty snacks , greasy doughnuts , and sweets that leave a sticky mess on kids ’ hands who later go and touch everything around them .
When parents ban this type of food , it becomes a taboo in the kid ’ s mind and gets eaten at the first opportunity .
Experts believe that parents should occasionally buy junk food for their kids in order to make them understand that they can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to eat the whole bag at once .
Moreover , kids will realize there is no need to hide a bag of secretly eaten candy from their mother .
Psychologists are seriously concerned that modern children have become much more anxious , preoccupied , and depressed compared to previous generations .
The reason partially hides in the fact that many children have to take part in something similar to a race to gain certain knowledge .
School curriculum is becoming more and more difficult and saturated , the number of trends is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes kids like they fall short in comparison to their surroundings .
That ’ s why a modern child has an intense need to do nothing .
If there is free space in your kid ’ s schedule , don ’ t rush to fill it with new tasks .
Sometimes it is necessary to not have anything to do and to feel happy and free to do whatever you want .
Sometimes we might even need to create free time for our kids artificially , especially when we notice that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the main thing , the main thing is the mental and psychological health of the school kid snowed under school tasks .
If you see that your kid needs a break , give them an opportunity to slow down and listen to themselves : What do they want ?
What do they like to do ?
What are they dreaming about ?
Because sometimes it ’ s hard to find the time and energy to search for answers to such simple questions in the whirlpool of all the tasks both parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban might be dangerous when it comes to kids who are younger .
It ’ s important for them to know that not all adults are equally good and that not all their errands and requests should or even need to be performed right away .
Regarding kids who are older , it ’ s more a matter of ethics .
Unfortunately , wisdom and justice are becoming less and less dependent on a person ’ s age .
Sometimes an elderly person may be mistaken about something or behave in an impolite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn to defend your own opinion and personal borders in these situations .
Adults , in their turn , need to teach their offspring to do it without arguments , tantrums , and insults ( of course , if they can do that themselves ) .
If you think you have lost control over your teenager because they ’ ve started to argue with you too often , just remember that arguing is a battlefield for 2 , not just one person .
And show your kid a positive example by turning arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents ’ eyes start to twitch during shopping with their kids .
And it ’ s not just because of the prices , the huge range of choices , and the constant arguments , but also due to the fact that they disagree with the things that their kids like .
Psychologists ask parents to keep calm .
After all , it ’ s not you who is going to wear those ripped jeans or that acid washed hoodie .
It ’ s better to let your kid choose by themselves for 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a kid shapes up their personal “ self.
” They work on their individuality and find their place in society .
• The second reason is more pragmatic — your kid will wear those clothes instead of hiding them in the depths of their closet .
Moreover , they will wear them without having arguments every morning and making grumpy faces .
Many parents are familiar with the term “ disobedient child.
” At first , it seems there is nothing but an eternal mother ’ s headache standing behind it .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposite of that would be .
This is a child who automatically obeys and does everything they are asked .
This kid will grow into an obedient adult who has no chance of standing up for themselves or their own interests .
And trust us , those around them will be glad to take advantage of this feature .
We do agree that raising disobedient kids is an uphill task , but they usually grow into confident adults who are ready to act , instead of whispering “ You can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that are too adult Modern psychologists say that kids have started to mature too fast .
Well , that ’ s not surprising , especially in a world where they always hear , “ You ’ re not a kid anymore ” , “ What kind of childish thing are you doing again ?
, ” or “ When are you going to grow up ?
” from their parents .
Kids won ’ t grow mentally at the click of someone ’ s fingers — they could pretend to be mature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready for the difficulties adulthood brings .
If your kid maintains their childhood interests and hobbies for a long time , there is no point in keeping them from these things .
Let your kid grow at their own pace .
“ Some children grow up wanting to play baseball all day , but I wanted to play video games .
Sadly , my parents believed I ’ d fry my brain for the love of video games , so I was limited to an hour of screen time before dinner .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says Chris Bergman , the chief executive of a big company that creates apps .
He also confessed that he doesn ’ t prevent his kids from playing computer and phone games , and believes that it ’ s thanks to this approach that they keep such a calm attitude in this kind of entertainment .
Research found that video games are more useful for a kid ’ s brain than watching TV .
All because games teach their brain to react quickly and read the information .
This skill will be useful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in a technologically advanced environment that is even more developed than the current one .

Parents, on social media, write that raising a kid is all about constantly trying to find a balance between making them feel like they can do anything in life and periodically shouting “You can’t do that!”. Reading articles by advanced child psychologists, one can often come across tips about not using prohibitions when raising a child, but we all understand that this is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, there are things parents are banning in vain and we at Bright Side learned about which things we shouldn’t be prohibiting our kids from doing.
Tearing and staining clothing
Unfortunately for these parents, the best way for a child to learn about the outside world is from walking around and exploring their surrounding environment. It’s not surprising that at these moments the kid forgets about how much the clothes they are wearing cost, as well as the name of the fashion designer whose name is written on the label of their T-shirt that they stained in the grass. If you get disturbed by the expenses you incur by having to get rid of clothes that don’t look presentable anymore, maybe it’s better to split the kid’s wardrobe into one part for walks and the one part for so-called official events?
Eating junk food
Let’s be honest: almost every kid likes junk food — all those salty snacks, greasy doughnuts, and sweets that leave a sticky mess on kids’ hands who later go and touch everything around them. When parents ban this type of food, it becomes a taboo in the kid’s mind and gets eaten at the first opportunity. Experts believe that parents should occasionally buy junk food for their kids in order to make them understand that they can have a pack of chips at home without having to eat the whole bag at once. Moreover, kids will realize there is no need to hide a bag of secretly eaten candy from their mother.
Spending personal money on useless things
According to a survey, modern children often spend personal money on outing with friends, digital devices or downloads, toys, clothes or shoes, and food or transportation fare. Many parents consider it silly to spend money on useless things, so they often try to limit the kid from making unnecessary purchases with the help of bans or lectures. However, parents should stop using this approach for 2 reasons: First of all, once you have given money to your child, it has become their property. And it’s only they who can decide what to spend this money on. This is especially important in families where kids make money for doing household chores.
Second, it might be helpful for a kid to spend money on nonsense and then regret doing it. Only by doing it, will they learn how to control their spending and differentiate current-moment desires from really important needs and wishes.
Being careless
Psychologists are seriously concerned that modern children have become much more anxious, preoccupied, and depressed compared to previous generations. The reason partially hides in the fact that many children have to take part in something similar to a race to gain certain knowledge. School curriculum is becoming more and more difficult and saturated, the number of trends is growing too, and social media often makes kids like they fall short in comparison to their surroundings. That’s why a modern child has an intense need to do nothing. If there is free space in your kid’s schedule, don’t rush to fill it with new tasks. Sometimes it is necessary to not have anything to do and to feel happy and free to do whatever you want.
Skipping school
Sometimes we might even need to create free time for our kids artificially, especially when we notice that they are depressed or tense. Good academic performance is not the main thing, the main thing is the mental and psychological health of the school kid snowed under school tasks. If you see that your kid needs a break, give them an opportunity to slow down and listen to themselves: What do they want? What do they like to do? What are they dreaming about? Because sometimes it’s hard to find the time and energy to search for answers to such simple questions in the whirlpool of all the tasks both parents and kids have.
Arguing with adults
This kind of ban might be dangerous when it comes to kids who are younger. It’s important for them to know that not all adults are equally good and that not all their errands and requests should or even need to be performed right away. Regarding kids who are older, it’s more a matter of ethics. Unfortunately, wisdom and justice are becoming less and less dependent on a person’s age. Sometimes an elderly person may be mistaken about something or behave in an impolite manner. It’s important to learn to defend your own opinion and personal borders in these situations. Adults, in their turn, need to teach their offspring to do it without arguments, tantrums, and insults (of course, if they can do that themselves). If you think you have lost control over your teenager because they’ve started to argue with you too often, just remember that arguing is a battlefield for 2, not just one person. And show your kid a positive example by turning arguing into a search for compromises.
Choosing clothes
Many parents’ eyes start to twitch during shopping with their kids. And it’s not just because of the prices, the huge range of choices, and the constant arguments, but also due to the fact that they disagree with the things that their kids like. Psychologists ask parents to keep calm. After all, it’s not you who is going to wear those ripped jeans or that acid washed hoodie. It’s better to let your kid choose by themselves for 2 reasons: By doing this, a kid shapes up their personal “self.” They work on their individuality and find their place in society.
The second reason is more pragmatic — your kid will wear those clothes instead of hiding them in the depths of their closet. Moreover, they will wear them without having arguments every morning and making grumpy faces.
Being disobedient
Many parents are familiar with the term “disobedient child.” At first, it seems there is nothing but an eternal mother’s headache standing behind it. But let’s try to determine what the opposite of that would be. This is a child who automatically obeys and does everything they are asked. This kid will grow into an obedient adult who has no chance of standing up for themselves or their own interests. And trust us, those around them will be glad to take advantage of this feature. We do agree that raising disobedient kids is an uphill task, but they usually grow into confident adults who are ready to act, instead of whispering “You can’t do that” to themselves.
Doing things that are too adult
Modern psychologists say that kids have started to mature too fast. Well, that’s not surprising, especially in a world where they always hear, “You’re not a kid anymore”, “What kind of childish thing are you doing again?,” or “When are you going to grow up?” from their parents. Kids won’t grow mentally at the click of someone’s fingers — they could pretend to be mature, but they won’t be ready for the difficulties adulthood brings. If your kid maintains their childhood interests and hobbies for a long time, there is no point in keeping them from these things. Let your kid grow at their own pace.
Playing video games
Baldi’s Basics in Education and Learning — is a free survival video game where kids need to solve math tasks in order to get to the next level.
“Some children grow up wanting to play baseball all day, but I wanted to play video games. Sadly, my parents believed I’d fry my brain for the love of video games, so I was limited to an hour of screen time before dinner. But that only fueled covert binging,” says Chris Bergman, the chief executive of a big company that creates apps. He also confessed that he doesn’t prevent his kids from playing computer and phone games, and believes that it’s thanks to this approach that they keep such a calm attitude in this kind of entertainment. Research found that video games are more useful for a kid’s brain than watching TV. All because games teach their brain to react quickly and read the information. This skill will be useful to kids when they grow up and live in a technologically advanced environment that is even more developed than the current one.


brightside--2020-04-14--16 Double Standards That Really Annoy Us

16 Double Standards That Really Annoy Us The term “ double standard ” appeared in the 19th century , even though the phenomenon itself has probably existed forever .
Nowadays , people are trying to be tolerant and fair , but you can still see double standards in almost any area of people ’ s lives .
We at Bright Side want the world to be fair for everyone , which is why we ’ re really annoyed by double standards .
I have a son , he ’ s 7 years old .
He fell in love with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a mother I know who has a son and a daughter .
This is what she told me , “ Why are you happy about this ?
Are you crazy ?
Your son will have to work his entire life to provide for her needs .
You can see they are raising a princess.
” And the only type of cartoons she lets her daughter watch is about princesses , so that when she grows up she doesn ’ t date some poor guy .
And she tells her son that girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
© Neta199128 / Pikabu When my wife and I decided to get a dog , all of our relatives were shocked and everyone said that we would have to take it on a walk every day , take it to the vet , get it vaccinated , raise it , that it would make noise , ruin things around the house , and that you can ’ t leave it alone , you can ’ t go anywhere , and it requires time and money .
But when we said we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy and not worried about our financial situation at all .
Double standards and hypocrisy .
We ’ re getting a dog .
© Overheard / vk I ’ m looking for a job , going on job interviews .
At one company , the boss says , — We ’ re hiring you .
You can come tomorrow .
But don ’ t fill out the job application yet , you ’ ll work without it for a month .
— Sure , sounds good .
But only if you give me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He rolled his eyes : — Are you kidding me ?
What if you run away in the middle of the month ?
Me : I won ’ t .
Why do you have doubts about me ?
Him : These are just words !
Me : You ’ ve given me nothing but words either .
He stared at me for a minute .
— You ’ re not good for the job .
Good bye .
© Buhalsbomjami / Pikabu I ’ m a guy who is 26 years old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often go to practice in a building where there are children doing karate .
I ’ m so annoyed by their mothers who come into the men ’ s changing room !
They can ’ t even teach their 8-10-year-old children to change their own clothes .
What would happen if I went into a girl ’ s changing room to help my daughter ?
© Overheard / vk I had a fanatic ecology professor in college .
During every lecture , she talked about how important it was to save the environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trash , use filters in our cars , and stuff like that .
But she wouldn ’ t accept my work , which I printed on the other side of a piece of previously used paper .
She said I had to print it normally .
Double standards .
© Overheard / vk

The term “double standard” appeared in the 19th century, even though the phenomenon itself has probably existed forever. Nowadays, people are trying to be tolerant and fair, but you can still see double standards in almost any area of people’s lives.
We at Bright Side want the world to be fair for everyone, which is why we’re really annoyed by double standards.
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I have a son, he’s 7 years old. He fell in love with a cute well-behaved girl. I mentioned it to a mother I know who has a son and a daughter. This is what she told me, “Why are you happy about this? Are you crazy? Your son will have to work his entire life to provide for her needs. You can see they are raising a princess.” And the only type of cartoons she lets her daughter watch is about princesses, so that when she grows up she doesn’t date some poor guy. And she tells her son that girls are stupid and don’t deserve him. © Neta199128 / Pikabu
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When my wife and I decided to get a dog, all of our relatives were shocked and everyone said that we would have to take it on a walk every day, take it to the vet, get it vaccinated, raise it, that it would make noise, ruin things around the house, and that you can’t leave it alone, you can’t go anywhere, and it requires time and money. But when we said we wanted a child, they were really happy and not worried about our financial situation at all. Double standards and hypocrisy. We’re getting a dog. © Overheard / vk
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I’m looking for a job, going on job interviews. At one company, the boss says,
— We’re hiring you. You can come tomorrow. But don’t fill out the job application yet, you’ll work without it for a month.
— Sure, sounds good. But only if you give me the month’s paycheck in advance.
He rolled his eyes:
— Are you kidding me? What if you run away in the middle of the month?
Me: I won’t. Why do you have doubts about me?
Him: These are just words!
Me: You’ve given me nothing but words either.
He stared at me for a minute.
— You’re not good for the job. Good bye. © Buhalsbomjami / Pikabu
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I’m a guy who is 26 years old. I play table tennis and I often go to practice in a building where there are children doing karate. I’m so annoyed by their mothers who come into the men’s changing room! They can’t even teach their 8-10-year-old children to change their own clothes. What would happen if I went into a girl’s changing room to help my daughter? © Overheard / vk
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I had a fanatic ecology professor in college. During every lecture, she talked about how important it was to save the environment, use less paper, sort the trash, use filters in our cars, and stuff like that. But she wouldn’t accept my work, which I printed on the other side of a piece of previously used paper. She said I had to print it normally. Double standards. © Overheard / vk
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brightside--2020-04-14--20 Internet Users Share Their Stories That Sound Fake but They Are Real

No movie plots can even begin to compare with the twists of real life .
Some personal stories sound so @ @ @ @ @ be made-up .
But the fact that they really happened makes them even more impressive @ @ @ @ @ that nothing can surprise you anymore get ready to be amazed .

No movie plots can even begin to compare with the twists of real life. Some personal stories sound so unbelievable that they seem to be made-up. But the fact that they really happened makes them even more impressive. And if you think that nothing can surprise you anymore get ready to be amazed.


brightside--2020-04-14--20 Car Hacks That Can Help You Steer Clear of Any Trouble

20 Car Hacks That Can Help You Steer Clear of Any Trouble When it comes to cars , things as @ @ @ @ @ or parking can be done incorrectly .
But luckily , there are plenty of automobile @ @ @ @ @ should know that can make auto care a lot easier on us .
We at @ @ @ @ @ learn valuable life hacks , so we ’ re sharing some from the driver ’ @ @ @ @ @ t forget to check out our bonus that shows , even when you can ’ @ @ @ @ @ proper way , you can still do it the “ fun ” way .
Bonus @ @ @ @ @ a scratch or dent , get creative !
What are some other car-related life hacks @ @ @ @ @ heard about ?
Please share them with us in the comments !

When it comes to cars, things as simple as opening a door or parking can be done incorrectly. But luckily, there are plenty of automobile hacks and tricks that everyone should know that can make auto care a lot easier on us.
We at Bright Side love helping people learn valuable life hacks, so we’re sharing some from the driver’s side! Don’t forget to check out our bonus that shows, even when you can’t exactly fix something the proper way, you can still do it the “fun” way.
1. Always use your right hand to open the driver’s door or your left hand to open the passenger door — this keeps you from opening it too suddenly.
2. Keep your car’s remote control separate from your keys. Remember: they serve as a backup if you lose the other.
3. When it’s cold outside, park your car facing east since the sun will help defrost your windshield.
4. What’s good for airplanes can be good for cars. Invest in a sun visor for your car windows.
5. Stickers can help block out the blinding sun, too!
6. Toothpaste can help clean your headlights.
7. With some hooks, you can always have paper towels on hand.
8. Keep emergency stuff like a glasscutter safely stored in your car, in case you ever need to cut yourself free.
9. During the winter months, keep your windshield wipers nice and toasty with some warm socks.
10. An old sock can also work wonders when cleaning your headlights.
11. If your car visor is too short...just extend it!
12. Some PVC pipes are all you need to fix a broken air conditioner.
13. A creative antenna really helps with finding your car at night.
14. If a funnel is unavailable when your car needs oil, a piece of paper can work in a pinch.
15. Put your parking tickets in your CD slot when leaving a parking lot so you don’t lose them at the gate.
16. Some gas stations have long enough hoses that work from any side, making fill-ups go a lot faster.
17. When you have to wait in the car, the headrest can be converted into a pillow.
18. For long drives, a cushion and a yoga brick can save you from back pain.
19. Place a bottle cap in your cupholder, so that your drinks stay elevated... and so you’re less likely to accidentally pull off the lid.
20. Keep a hand vac in the car — even the kids will want to help clean it!
Bonus: When your car gets a scratch or dent, get creative!


brightside--2020-04-13--How the Cast of “Legally Blonde” Have Changed 19 Years Later

How the Cast of “ Legally Blonde ” Have Changed 19 Years Later It ’ s hard to believe that Legally Blonde was released all the way back in 2001 , mostly because the film is still widely loved and has become a modern classic .
Reese Witherspoon as the chirpy Elle Woods forever stole out hearts by perfectly combining beauty and brains , and showing girls everywhere that they can do anything .
That is why we ’ re pumped for the third film , which is coming to us very soon and will feature many actors from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know the best way to pass the time while waiting for the new film and invite you to check in on our favorite actors from the franchise to see how they ’ re doing these days .
Reese has always been a busy little bee and continues to dominate Hollywood .
She ’ s just wrapped up the first season of The Morning Show with her good friend Jennifer Aniston and appeared in the mini-series Little Fires Everywhere .
In the future , we can catch her in Sing 2 , set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the third installment of Legally Blonde .
Despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 , Selma is still actively working .
She ’ s a part of the After franchise and will star in its 2020 sequel .
Blair has also been appearing on various TV shows , including Heathers , Lost in Space , and she had a main role on Another Life .
Lucky for us , Wilson is making his presence known in film and television .
This year he has 2 films coming out : All the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The most exciting project for Luke will be the DC Comics series Stargirl , in which he plays one of the main roles .
If you miss the quirky Paulette from Legally Blonde then fear not , Coolidge is coming back for the third movie .
In addition , you might ’ ve seen her in the comedy Like a Boss ( 2020 ) as well as on the TV series 2 Broke Girls .
The dashing Matthew has been mostly focusing on television lately .
Some of his recent notable roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Currently , he ’ s one of the main stars in the fantasy show Legacies .
Miss Taylor also hasn ’ t fallen off the map , just like her former co-stars .
She brought her sparkling personality to Netflix ’ s To All the Boys : P.S .
I Still Love You in 2020 and just wrapped up her run for the show Mr. Mercedes .
Soon , you can also catch her on Bill & Ted Face the Music with Keanu Reeves .
Larter had famously been a part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until its last film in 2016 , then again , these big franchises have a tendency to come back , so you might want to keep an eye on that if you ’ re interested .
Right now , you can catch her on the show The Rookie .
For Garber , 2020 became the end of his show Power , which aired for 6 seasons .
Luckily , he still has plenty of work and will appear in the upcoming films Happiest Season and Kill the Poet .
Cardellini has some fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared on Netflix ’ s hit show Dead To Me , which has already been renewed for a second season .
Linda is also set to star as Al Capone ’ s wife in the upcoming movie Fonzo , alongside Tom Hardy .
You might ’ ve also seen her in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Clint Barton ’ s , aka Hawkeye ’ s , wife .

It’s hard to believe that Legally Blonde was released all the way back in 2001, mostly because the film is still widely loved and has become a modern classic. Reese Witherspoon as the chirpy Elle Woods forever stole out hearts by perfectly combining beauty and brains, and showing girls everywhere that they can do anything. That is why we’re pumped for the third film, which is coming to us very soon and will feature many actors from the original movie.
We at Bright Side know the best way to pass the time while waiting for the new film and invite you to check in on our favorite actors from the franchise to see how they’re doing these days.
1. Reese Witherspoon (Elle Woods)
Reese has always been a busy little bee and continues to dominate Hollywood. She’s just wrapped up the first season of The Morning Show with her good friend Jennifer Aniston and appeared in the mini-series Little Fires Everywhere. In the future, we can catch her in Sing 2, set to release in 2021 and, of course, the third installment of Legally Blonde.
2. Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington)
Despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, Selma is still actively working. She’s a part of the After franchise and will star in its 2020 sequel. Blair has also been appearing on various TV shows, including Heathers, Lost in Space, and she had a main role on Another Life.
3. Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond)
Lucky for us, Wilson is making his presence known in film and television. This year he has 2 films coming out: All the Bright Places and The Swing of Things. The most exciting project for Luke will be the DC Comics series Stargirl, in which he plays one of the main roles.
4. Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté)
If you miss the quirky Paulette from Legally Blonde then fear not, Coolidge is coming back for the third movie. In addition, you might’ve seen her in the comedy Like a Boss (2020) as well as on the TV series 2 Broke Girls.
5. Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III)
The dashing Matthew has been mostly focusing on television lately. Some of his recent notable roles include The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. Currently, he’s one of the main stars in the fantasy show Legacies.
6. Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell)
Miss Taylor also hasn’t fallen off the map, just like her former co-stars. She brought her sparkling personality to Netflix’s To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You in 2020 and just wrapped up her run for the show Mr. Mercedes. Soon, you can also catch her on Bill & Ted Face the Music with Keanu Reeves.
7. Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham)
Larter had famously been a part of the Resident Evil franchise for 9 years until its last film in 2016, then again, these big franchises have a tendency to come back, so you might want to keep an eye on that if you’re interested. Right now, you can catch her on the show The Rookie.
8. Victor Garber (Professor Callahan)
For Garber, 2020 became the end of his show Power, which aired for 6 seasons. Luckily, he still has plenty of work and will appear in the upcoming films Happiest Season and Kill the Poet.
9. Linda Cardellini (Chutney Windham)
Cardellini has some fun things happening right now. She just appeared on Netflix’s hit show Dead To Me, which has already been renewed for a second season. Linda is also set to star as Al Capone’s wife in the upcoming movie Fonzo, alongside Tom Hardy. You might’ve also seen her in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Clint Barton’s, aka Hawkeye’s, wife.


brightside--2020-04-13--10 Photos That Show Us How Animals See the World Through Their Own Eyes

10 Photos That Show Us How Animals See the World Through Their Own Eyes The world might look like a colorful place , but it really depends on what your eyes let you see .
Humans , for example , are sensitive to just 3 colors : red , blue , and green , but this allows us to see the millions of colors derived from them .
While animals have eyes that come with all different kinds of “ vision , ” with some even being able to see colors we can only imagine .
Birds have 4 types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while humans only have 3 .
Not only can they see more colors than we can , but they also see ultraviolet .
Because of this , when looking at a blackbird , for example , another bird might see them as colorful .
That said , no 2 birds are alike .
Only a few birds , for example , canaries , are believed to be able to see the color blue .
Cats have more rods in their eyes than we do , allowing them to see in poor light .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ blurry to cats than to humans , but they have a larger visual field , meaning they see more at once than we do .
For comparison ’ s sake , we can see 180 degrees around us , but cats see 200 degrees around themselves .
The mantis shrimp might just have one of the most complex eyes known to man : they have up to 16 photoreceptors and their filters divide ultraviolet light into distinct colors .
Given how colorful the shrimp already looks to us , one can only imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their kind !
If you ’ ve ever looked at a goat , you might have noticed something special about their eyes : they have rectangular pupils .
This allows them to have a better depth sense and improved peripheral vision .
Their split pupils also control how much light they take in , helping them to both see better in the dark , but not be blinded by the sun during the day .
Scorpions often have 2 eyes in the front , but they don ’ t stop there : they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of eyes on the side !
Don ’ t forget , they ’ re arachnids , like spiders .
Despite having so many eyes , their eyes seem to only be able to sense the difference between darkness and light and possibly movement .
That said , it all varies by species , some scorpions don ’ t have eyes at all !
Despite the old saying , bats are not actually blind .
It ’ s true that they use their ears to find food in a process called echolocation , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dark , but they still use their eyes for daily activities and social interactions .
What a bat actually sees , however , varies by species : many are completely color-blind while others can see certain colors thanks to proteins in their eyes .
Some of them can even see red , a color a lot of animals can ’ t see at all .
Mole rats don ’ t have much use for their eyes , as they live underground , but they can detect the difference between light and dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most mole rats actually do have external , if extremely tiny , eyes , which might allow them to see color .
Their eyes have some sensitivity to blue and greenish-yellow light , suggesting they are not truly colorblind , but they can not see red and it ’ s unclear if they can differentiate between the colors .
One exception , however , is the blind mole rat , whose eyes are indeed covered by a layer of skin and don ’ t appear to react to light .
Like a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rabbits can not see the color red .
Rabbits also have the pupil area in their eyes like humans do , but it is not indented like in people , which causes them to have grainy vision .
Finally , because rabbits have eyes on the sides of their heads , they can usually see in more directions than people can .
The colossal squid has one of the biggest eyes in the animal kingdom .
Facing forward , their vision can be compared to binoculars .
Thanks to their photophores , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see prey in the dark .
Many worms , especially earthworms , don ’ t even have eyes to begin with , but whether or not they can “ see ” is complicated .
They do have light receptors , allowing them to tell the difference between darkness and light .
This helps them tell the difference between being above and below the ground .

The world might look like a colorful place, but it really depends on what your eyes let you see. Humans, for example, are sensitive to just 3 colors: red, blue, and green, but this allows us to see the millions of colors derived from them. While animals have eyes that come with all different kinds of “vision,” with some even being able to see colors we can only imagine.
We at Bright Side love animals and science, so we’re giving you a firsthand look at what animals can see through their own eyes.
1. Birds
Birds have 4 types of cone cells in their eyes, while humans only have 3. Not only can they see more colors than we can, but they also see ultraviolet. Because of this, when looking at a blackbird, for example, another bird might see them as colorful. That said, no 2 birds are alike. Only a few birds, for example, canaries, are believed to be able to see the color blue.
2. Cats
Cats have more rods in their eyes than we do, allowing them to see in poor light. Generally, the world looks much more blurry to cats than to humans, but they have a larger visual field, meaning they see more at once than we do. For comparison’s sake, we can see 180 degrees around us, but cats see 200 degrees around themselves.
3. Mantis shrimp
The mantis shrimp might just have one of the most complex eyes known to man: they have up to 16 photoreceptors and their filters divide ultraviolet light into distinct colors. Given how colorful the shrimp already looks to us, one can only imagine what they look like to others of their kind!
4. Goats
If you’ve ever looked at a goat, you might have noticed something special about their eyes: they have rectangular pupils. This allows them to have a better depth sense and improved peripheral vision. Their split pupils also control how much light they take in, helping them to both see better in the dark, but not be blinded by the sun during the day.
5. Scorpions
Scorpions often have 2 eyes in the front, but they don’t stop there: they can have up to 5 extra pairs of eyes on the side! Don’t forget, they’re arachnids, like spiders. Despite having so many eyes, their eyes seem to only be able to sense the difference between darkness and light and possibly movement. That said, it all varies by species, some scorpions don’t have eyes at all!
6. Bats
Despite the old saying, bats are not actually blind. It’s true that they use their ears to find food in a process called echolocation, which allows them to “see” in the dark, but they still use their eyes for daily activities and social interactions. What a bat actually sees, however, varies by species: many are completely color-blind while others can see certain colors thanks to proteins in their eyes. Some of them can even see red, a color a lot of animals can’t see at all.
7. Mole rats
Mole rats don’t have much use for their eyes, as they live underground, but they can detect the difference between light and dark. Unlike true “moles,” most mole rats actually do have external, if extremely tiny, eyes, which might allow them to see color. Their eyes have some sensitivity to blue and greenish-yellow light, suggesting they are not truly colorblind, but they cannot see red and it’s unclear if they can differentiate between the colors. One exception, however, is the blind mole rat, whose eyes are indeed covered by a layer of skin and don’t appear to react to light.
8. Rabbits
Like a lot of animals we talked about so far, rabbits cannot see the color red. Rabbits also have the pupil area in their eyes like humans do, but it is not indented like in people, which causes them to have grainy vision. Finally, because rabbits have eyes on the sides of their heads, they can usually see in more directions than people can.
9. Squids
The colossal squid has one of the biggest eyes in the animal kingdom. Facing forward, their vision can be compared to binoculars. Thanks to their photophores, they can also produce light to help see prey in the dark.
10. Worms
Many worms, especially earthworms, don’t even have eyes to begin with, but whether or not they can “see” is complicated. They do have light receptors, allowing them to tell the difference between darkness and light. This helps them tell the difference between being above and below the ground.


brightside--2020-04-13--20+ Tweets That Perfectly Capture the Essence of Marriage

So my husband told me that his coworker gave him homemade bath bombs over the holidays & that he tried @ @ @ @ @ t dissolve v well but he ’ d never used one before & thought it @ @ @ @ @ the other one for me & I just tried it .
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A study concluded that being married is good for the heart, literally. It reduces the chances of heart disease and stroke. But it isn’t a smooth ride and partners sometimes take to the internet to vent in a comedic way.
Bright Side compiled some tweets about the funniest trials and tribulations of being married. We also threw in some photos in the mix, so it’s extra relatable. Enjoy!
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13. “The ’my wife/girlfriend made me go to the mall’ support group is underway.”
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15. “Pettiness level 100,000,00... My husband was angry this morning so he decided he was only making his half of the bed.”
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23. “I think I’m married to Gollum from Lord of the Rings.”
24. “Married for 62 years, but my grandpa will still pull out his road atlas to prove my grandma wrong.”


brightside--2020-04-13--12 Times When a Ride in a Taxi Turned Into a Fascinating Story

It might seem from an outsider ’ s perspective that working as a taxi driver is a boring job .
@ @ @ @ @ compilation know for sure that some of these trips end up becoming interesting and exciting @ @ @ @ @ the story of a wizard-driver or the story about introverted passengers .

It might seem from an outsider’s perspective that working as a taxi driver is a boring job. But the characters of our compilation know for sure that some of these trips end up becoming interesting and exciting journeys, for example, the story of a wizard-driver or the story about introverted passengers.