brightside--2020-12-17--11 Perfectly Normal Things People Shouldn’t Be Ashamed Of

Modern society only seems to be full of open-minded and evolved people .
But in reality , people don ’ t really like those that are different from them which is no different than how it was 100 years ago .
People still feel entitled to say things like , “ She ’ s 30 years old and she still doesn ’ t have kids , ” or other phrases like this , which are not very pleasant to hear , even from people we don ’ t care much about .
People believe that a good mother is supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of checking her phone .
I ’ m not perfect and I often get distracted by my phone while my son is playing with his friends .
I guess I should be ashamed of this , but I ’ m not .
First , a 5-year-old doesn ’ t need as much attention as a baby , and second , a modern mother has a lot of important reasons to be on her phone .
Someone is texting me from work , then my son ’ s teacher tells everyone that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using natural materials , by tomorrow ( right “ on time ” ) , a delivery guy from an order I placed tells me he ’ ll arrive in an hour , so we have to get moving .
By Christmas , I need to choose and buy presents for everyone , not to mention pay my taxes , and make an appointment with the pediatrician for my son .
In most families , women are the ones who have to deal with these problems .
Very often , using their phones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make people so angry ?
Many people are used to dressing up for others when they are outside and wearing old rags when they are at home , where their loved ones see them .
I always saw my mother wearing some old robe , and I only wore old T-shirts and stretched out pants at home .
Of course , it ’ s comfortable and it ’ s okay if you stain these clothes while cooking , but you definitely don ’ t want to look at yourself in the mirror .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from home and I spend 90 % of my time at home .
So , my husband and my son see me , and I see myself in my home clothes .
Because of this , I ’ ve ordered several comfortable and good-looking clothing items to wear at home .
My mom was shocked , “ They are new .
Why are you wearing them at home ?
” I ’ m okay with that .
I ’ d rather not buy another dress than wear old pants again .
I recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunning , as if she were 10 years younger .
I didn ’ t understand what happened at first , but then I realized : a new haircut and an unusual hair color had turned Ann into a noble lady .
It turned out that on her 40th birthday , she went to the best hairstylist in town and spent a lot of money , but it was worth it .
She told me how her relatives took the changes .
At the party , everyone loved the hair and the transformation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost .
Someone even said that they could live a month off this money .
Ann told me that she even felt a bit ashamed for a moment for spending so much money , but then she walked past a mirror , saw her reflection , and understood : it was her day , her money , her hair , and her life .
You can do this sometimes .
Nothing makes a woman look as great as a happy smile and feeling that she is attractive .
My friends often say , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ?
” I just want to live in a comfortable environment .
This is why I always have plastic bags for dog owners and I always ask them to clean up after their pets .
When I ’ m at a supermarket , I ask the cashier to sell the products at the price that the price tag said , not more because “ they forgot to change the tags.
” When a boss that nobody argues with regularly makes you stay late or work on the weekends ( without paying you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think you should have to tolerate this .
He is stealing your time .
Colleagues say that he ’ ll fire me , but I ’ m not a slave .
I ’ d rather be an employee whose rights are respected , than be someone who is praised for working tirelessly for free .
I have the right to rest and do as I please .
And I plan to use all these rights .
2 years ago , I bought very good quality winter shoes .
I spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When my friends asked me how much my shoes cost , I told them the truth .
And they were shocked and said that even though the shoes were great , I could ’ ve bought something cheaper .
But I ’ m 30+ now and I know that good shoes are not just a silly waste of money , it ’ s taking care of your health .
In these 2 years in my expensive and warm shoes , I ’ ve never fallen down on ice , I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve saved a lot of money on medications for my back and my joints .
When I was a child every Saturday started with cleaning up , which is why I always hated the sixth day of the week with all my heart .
After that , I lived alone for a long time and I did the cleaning only when I felt like it .
After I got married , I felt guilty because I wasn ’ t a good wife : I didn ’ t clean the chandeliers more often than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I decided to call a cleaning service and left home for 4 hours .
When I returned , I was shocked : the apartment was sparkling clean , and the 2 ladies were smiling when they saw my face .
I didn ’ t care about the money : I would never get the place this clean even for 3 times the money I paid .
Now , once a month , a cleaning service comes and cleans my apartment .
My husband was against it at first , “ Can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mom ... ” But when he saw the result , he realized it was worth it .
We didn ’ t tell his mom because we know what her reaction would be .
Honestly , in the past , I also thought it was funny when people bought new iPhones or spent all their income at a restaurant and then didn ’ t have money until their next paycheck .
But as I got older , I realized that people have to have dreams and that they should try to make them come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look to someone else .
My ex-colleague Sarah really wanted a fur coat .
She even saw it in her dreams .
She ’ d been saving for it for a long time and finally got it .
She still took the bus to work because she couldn ’ t drive and she had no money for a taxi .
Everyone laughed at her because she had a really expensive coat she wore on the bus , but she was happy .
And it doesn ’ t matter what others think as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bride and the groom should be the ones deciding how to celebrate their wedding day , but no — others always want to interfere .
My husband and I didn ’ t want a big wedding , so we only invited 12 of our closest friends , including our parents , and we were happy .
Our distant relatives are still bitter because we “ didn ’ t want to spend money on the wedding.
” My husband ’ s best friend threw a huge party .
He even got a loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone is criticizing him for celebrating for 3 days and paying for it for 3 years .
So , when you are planning a wedding , just think about what the 2 of you want , not what others tell you that you should want .
With children , it ’ s even worse than with a wedding .
Our friends don ’ t want to become parents .
They are good together .
Their parents keep telling them , “ You ’ re selfish , you only think about yourselves.
” They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want to have kids .
They were so tired of the complaints that they even told everyone that they were infertile .
Now , everyone feels sorry for them .
At the same time , having more than 3 children is another reason to talk about someone .
Like , why do they need so many kids , and do they even know how to use birth control ?
Even if these big families have enough money , people are still suspicious of them — 7 kids in the 21st @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over Once , when my husband and I lived in a one-bedroom apartment , my relative called me with an unusual request .
Her daughter and her daughter ’ s husband were going to come to our town for a week and wanted to stay at our place .
I refused .
I didn ’ t know the relatives well —we were never close , and I hate having other people in my place .
I ’ m not the best host , and many people have told me that .
My home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones can come and visit .
I ’ m happy to see them .
Everyone else can see me at any other place without violating my privacy .

Modern society only seems to be full of open-minded and evolved people. But in reality, people don’t really like those that are different from them which is no different than how it was 100 years ago. People still feel entitled to say things like, “She’s 30 years old and she still doesn’t have kids,” or other phrases like this, which are not very pleasant to hear, even from people we don’t care much about.
My name is Masha and I’ve made a list of ordinary things that people are still judged for. And I decided to tell Bright Side readers why I think it’s okay to do these things.
Mothers with smartphones
People believe that a good mother is supposed to watch her child on the playground instead of checking her phone. I’m not perfect and I often get distracted by my phone while my son is playing with his friends. I guess I should be ashamed of this, but I’m not. First, a 5-year-old doesn’t need as much attention as a baby, and second, a modern mother has a lot of important reasons to be on her phone. Someone is texting me from work, then my son’s teacher tells everyone that we need to bring a picture, handmade using natural materials, by tomorrow (right “on time”), a delivery guy from an order I placed tells me he’ll arrive in an hour, so we have to get moving. By Christmas, I need to choose and buy presents for everyone, not to mention pay my taxes, and make an appointment with the pediatrician for my son. In most families, women are the ones who have to deal with these problems. Very often, using their phones. So, why do mothers with phones make people so angry?
Good clothes for home
Many people are used to dressing up for others when they are outside and wearing old rags when they are at home, where their loved ones see them. I always saw my mother wearing some old robe, and I only wore old T-shirts and stretched out pants at home. Of course, it’s comfortable and it’s okay if you stain these clothes while cooking, but you definitely don’t want to look at yourself in the mirror. In the spring, I started working from home and I spend 90% of my time at home. So, my husband and my son see me, and I see myself in my home clothes. Because of this, I’ve ordered several comfortable and good-looking clothing items to wear at home. My mom was shocked, “They are new. Why are you wearing them at home?” I’m okay with that. I’d rather not buy another dress than wear old pants again.
Haircuts and hair coloring at expensive salons
I recently bumped into my neighbor: she looked stunning, as if she were 10 years younger. I didn’t understand what happened at first, but then I realized: a new haircut and an unusual hair color had turned Ann into a noble lady. It turned out that on her 40th birthday, she went to the best hairstylist in town and spent a lot of money, but it was worth it. She told me how her relatives took the changes. At the party, everyone loved the hair and the transformation, until they found out how much it cost. Someone even said that they could live a month off this money. Ann told me that she even felt a bit ashamed for a moment for spending so much money, but then she walked past a mirror, saw her reflection, and understood: it was her day, her money, her hair, and her life. You can do this sometimes. Nothing makes a woman look as great as a happy smile and feeling that she is attractive.
Defending your own rights
My friends often say, “Why do you have to do this?” I just want to live in a comfortable environment. This is why I always have plastic bags for dog owners and I always ask them to clean up after their pets. When I’m at a supermarket, I ask the cashier to sell the products at the price that the price tag said, not more because “they forgot to change the tags.” When a boss that nobody argues with regularly makes you stay late or work on the weekends (without paying you more, of course), I don’t think you should have to tolerate this. He is stealing your time. Colleagues say that he’ll fire me, but I’m not a slave. I’d rather be an employee whose rights are respected, than be someone who is praised for working tirelessly for free. I have the right to rest and do as I please. And I plan to use all these rights.
Good shoes
2 years ago, I bought very good quality winter shoes. I spent 1/3 of my monthly income on them. When my friends asked me how much my shoes cost, I told them the truth. And they were shocked and said that even though the shoes were great, I could’ve bought something cheaper. But I’m 30+ now and I know that good shoes are not just a silly waste of money, it’s taking care of your health. In these 2 years in my expensive and warm shoes, I’ve never fallen down on ice, I’ve never been cold, and I’ve saved a lot of money on medications for my back and my joints.
Cleaning services
When I was a child every Saturday started with cleaning up, which is why I always hated the sixth day of the week with all my heart. After that, I lived alone for a long time and I did the cleaning only when I felt like it. After I got married, I felt guilty because I wasn’t a good wife: I didn’t clean the chandeliers more often than once a year. At that point, I decided to call a cleaning service and left home for 4 hours. When I returned, I was shocked: the apartment was sparkling clean, and the 2 ladies were smiling when they saw my face. I didn’t care about the money: I would never get the place this clean even for 3 times the money I paid. Now, once a month, a cleaning service comes and cleans my apartment. My husband was against it at first, “Can’t you do it yourself? My mom...” But when he saw the result, he realized it was worth it. We didn’t tell his mom because we know what her reaction would be.
Things you “can’t afford”
Honestly, in the past, I also thought it was funny when people bought new iPhones or spent all their income at a restaurant and then didn’t have money until their next paycheck. But as I got older, I realized that people have to have dreams and that they should try to make them come true no matter how silly they might look to someone else. My ex-colleague Sarah really wanted a fur coat. She even saw it in her dreams. She’d been saving for it for a long time and finally got it. She still took the bus to work because she couldn’t drive and she had no money for a taxi. Everyone laughed at her because she had a really expensive coat she wore on the bus, but she was happy. And it doesn’t matter what others think as long as your dreams come true.
Too simple / too fancy wedding
Only the bride and the groom should be the ones deciding how to celebrate their wedding day, but no — others always want to interfere. My husband and I didn’t want a big wedding, so we only invited 12 of our closest friends, including our parents, and we were happy. Our distant relatives are still bitter because we “didn’t want to spend money on the wedding.” My husband’s best friend threw a huge party. He even got a loan to pay for it. But now everyone is criticizing him for celebrating for 3 days and paying for it for 3 years. So, when you are planning a wedding, just think about what the 2 of you want, not what others tell you that you should want.
Many children / no children
With children, it’s even worse than with a wedding. Our friends don’t want to become parents. They are good together. Their parents keep telling them, “You’re selfish, you only think about yourselves.” They want to have grandchildren but our friends don’t want to have kids. They were so tired of the complaints that they even told everyone that they were infertile. Now, everyone feels sorry for them. At the same time, having more than 3 children is another reason to talk about someone. Like, why do they need so many kids, and do they even know how to use birth control? Even if these big families have enough money, people are still suspicious of them — 7 kids in the 21st century?
Not wanting to have people over
Once, when my husband and I lived in a one-bedroom apartment, my relative called me with an unusual request. Her daughter and her daughter’s husband were going to come to our town for a week and wanted to stay at our place. I refused. I didn’t know the relatives well —we were never close, and I hate having other people in my place. I’m not the best host, and many people have told me that. My home is my fortress and only my closest loved ones can come and visit. I’m happy to see them. Everyone else can see me at any other place without violating my privacy.
Being indifferent to beauty standards
The ideals of female beauty are constantly changing and different sources of information keep telling us what is “beautiful” and what isn’t. If you go to the gym, you should train your butt, because “biceps are for guys.” Long hair is feminine, and short hair is ugly. You have to wear dresses and high heels. In the past, I had a lot of skirts and fancy shoes in my wardrobe, but today I mostly wear jeans and sneakers — even in the summer. I feel better this way. My mom is shocked because I was really girly before and now I’m different. But I feel like a girl in any clothes I wear.


brightside--2020-12-17--16 Things That Could Easily Be Part of a Movie, but They Actually Happened in Real Life

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Which of us doesn ’ t like exciting movies where the plot develops unpredictably and cool visual effects add an element of surprise ?
Sometimes life shows us stories that could be easily placed on the big screen : houses with secret rooms , romantic deeds , marriage proposals at dawn , and even unique findings .
“ This house I toured had a hidden entrance to their utility room.
” Never believe in stereotypes about female weakness .
“ I accidentally landed a dart in another dart while playing darts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My dad took this shot of the sunrise at his work this morning and I thought he should share it on the internet !
” The first ring she got from her boyfriend was too big for her .
After a while , he created an unexpected surprise for his girlfriend .
“ My dad built me a makeup studio , from scratch .
He ’ s never built or plastered before — this was his first time.
” “ Me and my brother paragliding in the Italian Alps ” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tickets before they finished dispensing.
” “ My little brother got engaged to an awesome woman last week.
” When someone knows really well how to diversify the monotonous traffic flow : This rainbow appears to be coming from the roundabout up the road .
“ Strange things are happening in the Hantsavichy District in Belarus.
” “ This is me and my birth father in Russia .
I was adopted by a family in New Zealand .
He didn ’ t know I existed .
”

Which of us doesn’t like exciting movies where the plot develops unpredictably and cool visual effects add an element of surprise? Sometimes life shows us stories that could be easily placed on the big screen: houses with secret rooms, romantic deeds, marriage proposals at dawn, and even unique findings.
We at Bright Side believe that real life has a lot of space for miracles and deeds that are cooler than the plot of any movie. How about you?
“This house I toured had a hidden entrance to their utility room.”
Never believe in stereotypes about female weakness.
“My grandma celebrating her 110th birthday.”
“I accidentally landed a dart in another dart while playing darts with my darts on a dartboard.”
“My dad took this shot of the sunrise at his work this morning and I thought he should share it on the internet!”
The first ring she got from her boyfriend was too big for her. After a while, he created an unexpected surprise for his girlfriend.
Neowise Comet flying over a fog wave
“My dad built me a makeup studio, from scratch. He’s never built or plastered before — this was his first time.”
“Me and my brother paragliding in the Italian Alps”
“I hit a ticket jackpot and started redeeming the tickets before they finished dispensing.”
“My little brother got engaged to an awesome woman last week.”
When someone knows really well how to diversify the monotonous traffic flow:
This rainbow appears to be coming from the roundabout up the road.
“Strange things are happening in the Hantsavichy District in Belarus.”
A bear stepped on the pool cover.
“This is me and my birth father in Russia. I was adopted by a family in New Zealand. He didn’t know I existed.”


brightside--2020-12-17--15 Brain Teasers That Will Awaken Your Inner Sherlock Holmes

Brain teasers are the perfect way to keep your mind nimble and young .
And of course , they can @ @ @ @ @ answer correctly .
Whether at home or on the move , these brain teasers can @ @ @ @ @ the box as they push your mind to figure them out .
To check if @ @ @ @ @ riddle , just click on the card to read the answer .

Brain teasers are the perfect way to keep your mind nimble and young. And of course, they can also be very satisfying to answer correctly. Whether at home or on the move, these brain teasers can help you to think outside the box as they push your mind to figure them out. To check if you have successfully answered the riddle, just click on the card to read the answer.


brightside--2020-12-18--20 Men Whose Hair Can Make Any Woman Cry With Envy

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Long hair for men is a hairstyle trend that seems to always be in fashion .
From Keanu Reeves ’ casual bro flow to Jason Momoa ’ s majestic mane , it seems that the community of long-haired men continues to rapidly grow .
We at Bright Side think men with long hair look irresistible .
And here are 20 guys whose hair is so gorgeous we can ’ t help but be a little bit jealous of it .
1 .
“ The kind of hair that would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Just living on the wild side of life.
” 3 .
“ Long hair make me look like the cooler version of Billy from Stranger Things.
” 4 .
“ Wedding flow .
Not mine .
The wedding that is .
The flow , indeed , mine.
” 9 .
“ 15 years and 8 months for my locks ” 10 .
“ Showing off the new length of my curls.
” 11 .
“ Shampoo companies sent commercial filming crews to my location.
” 12 .
“ Every day I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Grungy look and the perfect low-maintenance hairstyle ” 14 .
“ Golden hour works particularly well with long hair.
” 18 .
“ A little less then 3 years of growing !
”

Long hair for men is a hairstyle trend that seems to always be in fashion. From Keanu Reeves’ casual bro flow to Jason Momoa’s majestic mane, it seems that the community of long-haired men continues to rapidly grow.
We at Bright Side think men with long hair look irresistible. And here are 20 guys whose hair is so gorgeous we can’t help but be a little bit jealous of it.
1. “The kind of hair that would be a shame to not grow out.”
2. “Just living on the wild side of life.”
3. “Long hair make me look like the cooler version of Billy from Stranger Things.”
4. “Wedding flow. Not mine. The wedding that is. The flow, indeed, mine.”
5. “Messy bun”
6. “Embracing my natural curls.”
7. “No, I never wear a shirt.”
8. “Was I daydreaming again?”
9. “15 years and 8 months for my locks”
10. “Showing off the new length of my curls.”
11. “Shampoo companies sent commercial filming crews to my location.”
12. “Every day I look more like Tarzan.”
13. “Grungy look and the perfect low-maintenance hairstyle”
14. “Golden hour works particularly well with long hair.”
15. “Trying to make long curls look effortless.”
16. “Sporting a longer hairstyle.”
17. “Here to reclaim the throne.”
18. “A little less then 3 years of growing!”
19. “4+ years”
20. “Love being a lion.”


brightside--2020-12-18--14 Hilarious Stories About Really Awkward Situations

About 7 years ago , when I just started driving , I wanted to go to the mall with my @ @ @ @ @ lot , I hit someone ’ s car .
I wasn ’ t really sure @ @ @ @ @ if there was still some hope .
The 4 of us got out of the @ @ @ @ @ lift the car to see if there was a scratch .
4 girls trying to @ @ @ @ @ guys not far from us laughing .
So , I asked the guys to drive @ @ @ @ @ was scared to hit another car .
One of the guys said , “ No @ @ @ @ @ give him my keys but he said , “ I have my own keys .
@ @ @ @ @ I apologized , and he was very nice and helped me solve the problem .
@ @ @ @ @ Ideer

About 7 years ago, when I just started driving, I wanted to go to the mall with my friends. In the parking lot, I hit someone’s car. I wasn’t really sure if I scratched it or if there was still some hope. The 4 of us got out of the car and we decided to lift the car to see if there was a scratch. 4 girls trying to lift a car and 2 guys not far from us laughing. So, I asked the guys to drive my car carefully because I was scared to hit another car. One of the guys said, “No problem.” I wanted to give him my keys but he said, “I have my own keys. You hit my car.” I apologized, and he was very nice and helped me solve the problem. © “Podslushano” / Ideer


brightside--2020-12-18--19 Convincing Reasons to Keep a Couple of Rubber Bands in Your Drawer

It looks like rubber bands may soon beat out duct tape when it comes to fixing things and making life easier .
With just a few rubber bands in your hands , you can be your own engineer and get rid of a whole lot of everyday mishaps .
Making the waist of your pants wider , designing a hygienic soap dish , or making a phone mount , keeping things in place — the list is endless .
1 .
“ Make a quick and hygienic DIY soap dish using rubber bands and any ceramic or glass dish .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Easy at-home solution when playing games with younger kids .
No more lost dice !
” 3 .
If the strap keeper on your watch breaks , you can keep the strap in place with the help of a rubber band .
4 .
“ Instead of using a Ziplock to keep the end fresh , I fold over the plastic and hold it with an elastic band.
” 5 .
“ Transport your knives using an empty paper towel roll and rubber bands.
” 6 .
If your pants are suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Use an old soft shirt and 2 rubber bands when your headphones start to peel.
” 8 .
If your glasses are sliding down , fix a couple of rubber bands on the temples .
9 .
Use rubber bands to keep the lids of the kitchenware in place during transportation .
11 .
“ If you don ’ t have a coffeemaker , you can use a filter cup and a rubber band .
Then remove everything carefully.
” 12 .
With this hack you don ’ t need a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
13 .
This trick can help you avoid the bad smell of closed empty jars and keep the lids in place .
14 .
Store your brushes together and separate them at the same time .
15 .
“ Tie a rubber band around bottle caps , the extra traction makes them easier to twist open !
” 16 .
Use rubber bands to fix the lens cap to your camera , and you won ’ t lose it .
18 .
“ Combine the not so frequently used items in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — so you can find the more frequently used ones easily.
” 19 .
“ Add rubber bands on the ends of hangers to prevent clothes from slipping off .
”

It looks like rubber bands may soon beat out duct tape when it comes to fixing things and making life easier. With just a few rubber bands in your hands, you can be your own engineer and get rid of a whole lot of everyday mishaps. Making the waist of your pants wider, designing a hygienic soap dish, or making a phone mount, keeping things in place — the list is endless.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve selected 19 rubber band tricks for you that are pretty simple, and we hope they’ll come in handy and help you tackle some pesky everyday problems.
1. “Make a quick and hygienic DIY soap dish using rubber bands and any ceramic or glass dish. It also looks cool.”
2. “Easy at-home solution when playing games with younger kids. No more lost dice!”
3. If the strap keeper on your watch breaks, you can keep the strap in place with the help of a rubber band.
4. “Instead of using a Ziplock to keep the end fresh, I fold over the plastic and hold it with an elastic band.”
5. “Transport your knives using an empty paper towel roll and rubber bands.”
6. If your pants are suddenly too tight in the waist.
7. “Use an old soft shirt and 2 rubber bands when your headphones start to peel.”
8. If your glasses are sliding down, fix a couple of rubber bands on the temples.
9. Use rubber bands to keep the lids of the kitchenware in place during transportation.
10. “No more greasy hands or counters.”
11. “If you don’t have a coffeemaker, you can use a filter cup and a rubber band. Then remove everything carefully.”
12. With this hack you don’t need a mount to use your phone in the car.
13. This trick can help you avoid the bad smell of closed empty jars and keep the lids in place.
14. Store your brushes together and separate them at the same time.
15. “Tie a rubber band around bottle caps, the extra traction makes them easier to twist open!”
16. Use rubber bands to fix the lens cap to your camera, and you won’t lose it.
17. “Anti-slip external hard drive fix.”
18. “Combine the not so frequently used items in your pencil case with a rubber band — so you can find the more frequently used ones easily.”
19. “Add rubber bands on the ends of hangers to prevent clothes from slipping off.”


brightside--2020-12-18--A Retired Burglar Revealed How You Can Protect Your House From Getting Robbed

Thanks to a retired burglar , we now can learn how these criminals actually choose houses to rob and where they look for valuables .
Once you learn more about these tips you might want to implement them as soon as possible .
And as it turns out , security tricks that we ’ ve relied on over the years may not have been such good ideas after all .
Dogs can be easily persuaded and let their guard down when a burglar enters the house , especially if he has targeted and watched the house for some time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with dogs that are trained to actually guard the house .
If you really want to get a dog but you want it to serve as both a cuddly pet and an “ alarm , ” get a dog of a smaller breed .
The smaller dogs tend to bark more and louder .
A dog sign won ’ t chase off burglars , in fact , you ’ re just telling them what they should expect and be prepared for .
So if you do have a dog and want it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house , don ’ t put up a dog sign .
5 .
Don ’ t forget to clean the dust from your secret place too .
One simple way that can help to signal you when someone is entering your home is to put a broom or a mop against both your front and back doors .
This way , when the burglar tries to get inside your home through one of those doors , the broom will fall down and make a noise .
7 .
Keep your calendar out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglars to rob your home is when you ’ re not there , especially if you ’ re on vacation .
They tend to peek into your room and check the calendar to see your plans .
That ’ s why it ’ s better to keep your planner as far from the windows as possible .
Another way they can find out if there ’ s no one at home is by checking the mailbox .
If it ’ s full , they know you ’ re away and the house is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent this from happening is to install a mail slot on your door .
However , make sure you add a metal cage on the other side so that if they try to grab your keys through the slot , they won ’ t succeed .
We value our privacy and burglars use this to their advantage .
When we keep the drapes closed , the operation to steal your valuables will have a higher chance of success because your neighbors won ’ t see them when they pass by the windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drapes open , especially when you ’ re not at home .
Blinds are also great for privacy but they can help burglars peek in and see what you have inside .
That ’ s why it ’ s essential to keep the blinds facing upward .
This way , you can have your privacy , get some light in the room , and the burglar won ’ t be able to peek inside .
One affordable change you can make in your home that will help slow burglars down is to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plate ” and install it on both your front and back door .
This type of lock is more durable and harder to break down .
12 .
Don ’ t keep the garage keys inside your car .
Another way burglars can easily get inside your home is through the garage door , especially if you keep the keys inside your car in the driveway .
Cars are easier to break into , and if they get a hold of the garage key , they ’ ll enter the house without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party decorations out of sight .
Parties are signals that burglars love to receive .
For them , it means that you ’ ve likely just gotten some valuable gifts that are ripe for stealing .
Because of this , it ’ s wise not to decorate the outside of your home and to keep any decorations out of the windows .
If you already have or plan on getting an automated light system , don ’ t configure the lights to turn on at the same time every day .
Make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and check to see what time the lights turn on .
If they notice that the lights get turned on at the same time every day , your house will become their next target .

Thanks to a retired burglar, we now can learn how these criminals actually choose houses to rob and where they look for valuables. Once you learn more about these tips you might want to implement them as soon as possible. And as it turns out, security tricks that we’ve relied on over the years may not have been such good ideas after all.
We at Bright Side found a retired burger online along with his security tips, and we want to share them with you.
1. Go for double windows.
Regular windows can be easily broken and a burglar can shatter them on the first try. However, double windows (which are laminated) have plastic between the 2 layers. This makes it harder for robbers to break them.
2. Don’t put up a high fence.
The one thing burglars want the most is bushes and high fences. In this way, they won’t alert the neighbors when they enter your home. A home with a lower fence and little to no decorative bushes has a lower chance of getting robbed.
3. Don’t rely on dogs as theft protectors.
Dogs can be easily persuaded and let their guard down when a burglar enters the house, especially if he has targeted and watched the house for some time. Well, maybe it’s different with dogs that are trained to actually guard the house. If you really want to get a dog but you want it to serve as both a cuddly pet and an “alarm,” get a dog of a smaller breed. The smaller dogs tend to bark more and louder.
4. Don’t put up a dog sign.
A dog sign won’t chase off burglars, in fact, you’re just telling them what they should expect and be prepared for. So if you do have a dog and want it to signal you when someone is entering the house, don’t put up a dog sign.
5. Don’t forget to clean the dust from your secret place too.
Burglars can find out your secret hiding places by looking for dust trails. If the dust isn’t cleaned in that area, they’ll be able to see dust trails from when you moved the object. That’s why it’s important not to forget to clean that spot too.
6. Put a broom against your door.
One simple way that can help to signal you when someone is entering your home is to put a broom or a mop against both your front and back doors. This way, when the burglar tries to get inside your home through one of those doors, the broom will fall down and make a noise.
7. Keep your calendar out of window view.
The best time for burglars to rob your home is when you’re not there, especially if you’re on vacation. They tend to peek into your room and check the calendar to see your plans. That’s why it’s better to keep your planner as far from the windows as possible. Another way they can find out if there’s no one at home is by checking the mailbox. If it’s full, they know you’re away and the house is free for their plan. One way to prevent this from happening is to install a mail slot on your door. However, make sure you add a metal cage on the other side so that if they try to grab your keys through the slot, they won’t succeed.
8. Keep your window drapes open.
We value our privacy and burglars use this to their advantage. When we keep the drapes closed, the operation to steal your valuables will have a higher chance of success because your neighbors won’t see them when they pass by the windows. Because of this, keep your drapes open, especially when you’re not at home.
9. Keep the blinds slanted upward.
Blinds are also great for privacy but they can help burglars peek in and see what you have inside. That’s why it’s essential to keep the blinds facing upward. This way, you can have your privacy, get some light in the room, and the burglar won’t be able to peek inside.
10. Change the lock to a “strike plate.”
One affordable change you can make in your home that will help slow burglars down is to change your locks. Get a “strike plate” and install it on both your front and back door. This type of lock is more durable and harder to break down.
11. Place security cameras at eye level.
When you decide to install security cameras in your home, make sure that you also have a few cameras placed at eye level. This way, you’ll have a higher chance of recording the burglar’s face.
12. Don’t keep the garage keys inside your car.
Another way burglars can easily get inside your home is through the garage door, especially if you keep the keys inside your car in the driveway. Cars are easier to break into, and if they get a hold of the garage key, they’ll enter the house without any trouble at all.
13. Keep party decorations out of sight.
Parties are signals that burglars love to receive. For them, it means that you’ve likely just gotten some valuable gifts that are ripe for stealing. Because of this, it’s wise not to decorate the outside of your home and to keep any decorations out of the windows.
14. Keep children’s toys inside.
Children’s toys might signal burglars that you’re settled and most likely have valuables in your home. So take your kids’ toys inside when they’re not playing with them anymore.
15. Randomize the automated light system.
If you already have or plan on getting an automated light system, don’t configure the lights to turn on at the same time every day. Make it random. Burglars know about these systems and check to see what time the lights turn on. If they notice that the lights get turned on at the same time every day, your house will become their next target.
Bonus: Focus more on daytime security.
Robberies happen more often during the day, especially when you’re out and about running errands or at work. It’s easier for the burglars to rob your place when there’s no one there. Most of them won’t risk it overnight since they can wake you up and give you the chance to spot or catch them.
Do you know any security tricks that have helped you before? Have you already implemented any of the aformentioned tips or done just the opposite?


brightside--2020-12-18--16 People Who Know Too All Well What a Fiasco Is All About

We all make mistakes .
Sometimes awkward failures can upset us and spoil our mood and not everyone is capable of seeing something funny in spoiled kitchen equipment or shameful situations with strangers .
Still , there are people who don ’ t feel shy about telling the whole world about their fiasco .
We at Bright Side are sure that all issues are solvable if one can just manage to keep it up .
It becomes especially easy for those who can laugh at themselves and there are many of these people in our compilation .
“ Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hate myself too.
” The garage door is locked and there is no other way to get into it : “ My brother bought his first house yesterday .
He drove his car inside the garage with the only garage door opener in it , shut the door , and forgot that the keypad hadn ’ t been programmed yet .
We spent over an hour breaking into his own garage.
” “ I ’ m the only person in my entire office of 30 people who dressed up today and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I spilled 50,000 2 mm glass beads on the ground and I now have to sort them by hand.
” “ I write cookbooks and yesterday I forgot the baking powder and soda in my cake.
” “ If you spill acetone on your table , make sure you clean it ALL up.
” Here is what happens to a TV set if a cake stand falls onto its screen : “ My wife and I inherited my grandma-in-law ’ s 65 inch TV ( since she got a new one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the screen while we were hauling it in through the garage ... My wife had been looking forward to this for a week.
” “ I turned the wrong stove burner on and exploded my made-from-scratch pumpkin pie.
” Fear # 561 : Getting a hole in the seat of my jeans and not noticing it .
“ If you think you ’ ve had an off day , I showed up to college with a giant rip in my jeans right on the butt , and didn ’ t realize until halfway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the boy sitting behind me hesitantly told me.
” “ Play Station 5 gets delivered today and I just happened to break my thumb.
” “ Table randomly decides to call it quits .
Blew up while I was in another room.
” “ My neighbor spent all day Friday washing his car .
Here ’ s the car today ( Sunday ) .
” “ First 45 seconds into this ski season and this happens.
” “ Didn ’ t realize one of my glove fingers broke until I was done @ @ @ @ @

We all make mistakes. Sometimes awkward failures can upset us and spoil our mood and not everyone is capable of seeing something funny in spoiled kitchen equipment or shameful situations with strangers. Still, there are people who don’t feel shy about telling the whole world about their fiasco.
We at Bright Side are sure that all issues are solvable if one can just manage to keep it up. It becomes especially easy for those who can laugh at themselves and there are many of these people in our compilation.
“Don’t ask me how this happened, I hate myself too.”
“I made coffee without a mug. Good morning!”
The garage door is locked and there is no other way to get into it:
“My brother bought his first house yesterday. He drove his car inside the garage with the only garage door opener in it, shut the door, and forgot that the keypad hadn’t been programmed yet. We spent over an hour breaking into his own garage.”
“I’m the only person in my entire office of 30 people who dressed up today and I’m in a full-body banana suit.”
“I spilled 50,000 2 mm glass beads on the ground and I now have to sort them by hand.”
“I write cookbooks and yesterday I forgot the baking powder and soda in my cake.”
“If you spill acetone on your table, make sure you clean it ALL up.”
Here is what happens to a TV set if a cake stand falls onto its screen:
“My wife and I inherited my grandma-in-law’s 65 inch TV (since she got a new one). A cake stand fell on the screen while we were hauling it in through the garage... My wife had been looking forward to this for a week.”
“I turned the wrong stove burner on and exploded my made-from-scratch pumpkin pie.”
Fear #561: Getting a hole in the seat of my jeans and not noticing it.
“If you think you’ve had an off day, I showed up to college with a giant rip in my jeans right on the butt, and didn’t realize until halfway through my SECOND class of that day when the boy sitting behind me hesitantly told me.”
Any student’s nightmare
“Play Station 5 gets delivered today and I just happened to break my thumb.”
“Table randomly decides to call it quits. Blew up while I was in another room.”
“My neighbor spent all day Friday washing his car. Here’s the car today (Sunday).”
“First 45 seconds into this ski season and this happens.”
“Didn’t realize one of my glove fingers broke until I was done dyeing my hair.”


brightside--2020-12-18--20+ Parents Whose Experience With Modern Gadgets Made Us Grin

We set up laptops for our parents , help install applications on their smartphones , and teach them how to use emojis and smileys .
Still , we are quite used to seeing various malfunctions : a laptop might be refusing to charge or the Google logo changes every now and then or the phone might start going crazy and add weird dots to all the messages you write .
We at Bright Side try to relate to everything with humor and are always ready to help our elderly relatives any way we can .
Someday we are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we will also approach our kids or grandkids , “ The dematerializer in my teleporting machine is lagging for some reason .
Can you , please , find out why ?
” “ I found a copy of the original Doom on a floppy disc in my mom ’ s desk.
” “ Mom asked why the computer was so slow .
She has ELEVEN tool-bars.
” “ My dad doesn ’ t know how to zoom in on his iPhone .
This is how he reads his texts and emails.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GPS and tapes over the car ’ s computer screen.
” “ Mom charges her phone in a cake pan because she heard they “ blow up.
” “ I saw my mom ’ s phone and investigated .
Informed her that she used the screen protector ’ s throwaway film instead of the actual screen protector .
She literally used trash as a screen protector.
” “ My dad and I ( jokingly ) told my mom we would leave the Apple store only after she had taken a ‘ selfie ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my mom sets reminders on her phone ” “ Today my mom asked me to see if her 30-year-old Mac worked.
” “ My mom found a blurb in the newspaper about an app she was interested in and wanted to remember .
Instead of taking a picture of it , she cut it out and taped it to the back of her phone.
” “ My mom did something with her text messages to make dots appear on them and could not figure out how to get rid of them .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for her fast enough ... she went all the way to Apple Support at the mall.
” “ My mom using a magnifying glass to see my phone better .
Love her to death but she ’ s not the best with technology.
” “ Just found out why my mom ’ s laptop wasn ’ t charging.
” “ My dad called me last night saying that he thinks he has a virus on his laptop because some kind of flower showed up on his screen .
Today he sent me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sticker to cover up a notification on his phone he couldn ’ t get rid of.
” “ This is how my Auntie blocks ads from her computer screen ... ” That ’ s what cyber science is all about .

We set up laptops for our parents, help install applications on their smartphones, and teach them how to use emojis and smileys. Still, we are quite used to seeing various malfunctions: a laptop might be refusing to charge or the Google logo changes every now and then or the phone might start going crazy and add weird dots to all the messages you write.
We at Bright Side try to relate to everything with humor and are always ready to help our elderly relatives any way we can. Someday we are going to grow old too and that’s when we will also approach our kids or grandkids, “The dematerializer in my teleporting machine is lagging for some reason. Can you, please, find out why?”
“I found a copy of the original Doom on a floppy disc in my mom’s desk.”
“Mom asked why the computer was so slow. She has ELEVEN tool-bars.”
“My dad doesn’t know how to zoom in on his iPhone. This is how he reads his texts and emails.”
“My dad refuses to use a GPS and tapes over the car’s computer screen.”
“Mom charges her phone in a cake pan because she heard they “blow up.”
“I saw my mom’s phone and investigated. Informed her that she used the screen protector’s throwaway film instead of the actual screen protector. She literally used trash as a screen protector.”
“My dad and I (jokingly) told my mom we would leave the Apple store only after she had taken a ‘selfie’ on every single device.”
“How my mom sets reminders on her phone”
“Today my mom asked me to see if her 30-year-old Mac worked.”
“My mom found a blurb in the newspaper about an app she was interested in and wanted to remember. Instead of taking a picture of it, she cut it out and taped it to the back of her phone.”
“My mom did something with her text messages to make dots appear on them and could not figure out how to get rid of them. I guess I didn’t figure it out for her fast enough... she went all the way to Apple Support at the mall.”
“Please stop changing the Google logo so much.”
“My mom and technology”
“Only my mom...”
“My mom using a magnifying glass to see my phone better. Love her to death but she’s not the best with technology.”
“Just found out why my mom’s laptop wasn’t charging.”
“My dad called me last night saying that he thinks he has a virus on his laptop because some kind of flower showed up on his screen. Today he sent me this picture.”
“My dad used the sticker to cover up a notification on his phone he couldn’t get rid of.”
“This is how my Auntie blocks ads from her computer screen...”
“My mom accidentally printed her divorce papers on stickers.”
That’s what cyber science is all about.


brightside--2020-12-18--10 Times Meghan Markle Reminded Us of Princess Diana, and It Made Us Feel Bittersweet

The world fell in love with Princess Diana when she became Prince Charles ’ fiancée , but her work and her life have proven that she was more than just a prince ’ s wife .
A humanitarian , fashion trendsetter , and dedicated mother — there ’ s so much to love about Britain ’ s Princess of the heart .
She lived her life her way , became a royal rebel , and changed many traditions .
And Meghan Markle , her daughter-in-law , is certainly taking her lead .
1 .
They both had a career before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Diana worked as a nursery teacher ’ s assistant in London .
At the time , she was the first member of a royal family to have a paying job before getting married .
Meghan also had a successful career before meeting Prince Harry .
The former Suits star was an accomplished actress , and appeared in many movies , TV shows , and series .
2 .
Diana picked her own engagement ring and Meghan redesigned hers .
When she got engaged to Charles , Diana broke one of the royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Because she selected a ring from a catalog , and it was “ accessible ” to the public at the time , Diana stole newspaper headlines with her ring choice .
Meghan also proved that she ’ s a rule-breaker , and after giving birth to her son Archie , she redesigned her engagement ring and added a thin pave band to it .
3 .
They both changed the traditional wedding vows .
At her wedding in 1981 , Princess Diana made history when she famously refused to say that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rephrased her wedding vows , which caused a sensation at the time .
A longtime feminist , Meghan also chose to omit “ obey ” from her vows , and her and Prince Harry ’ s wedding vows were almost identical to one another ’ s .
4 .
They both broke royal tradition when they decided to give birth at a hospital .
Diana changed how royal women give birth .
Instead of having her baby at home , she gave birth to both of her sons in the Lindo Wing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middleton followed her example and had all 3 of her children at the same hospital .
But Meghan paved her own way and decided to give birth to her son Archie at Portland Hospital in London instead .
In 1983 , Diana famously insisted on bringing her son William with her on her visit to Australia and New Zealand .
She broke royal tradition and refused to leave her little boy with nannies .
Meghan and Harry also decided to take Archie with them on their tour of Southern Africa when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They made their own fashion choices .
7 .
They both wore black in public .
8 .
They both didn ’ t stick to nude nail polish .
9 .
They both weren ’ t afraid to speak up .
In 1995 , Diana gave her famous interview to the BBC ’ s Martin Bashir .
She was no longer “ Shy Di , ” and tried to take control of the media around her private life .
During her tour of Africa , Meghan also gave a very emotional interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cope through her pregnancy because of the media ’ s interest in her private life .
10 .
They spoke to children at eye level .
When Diana spoke to children , she always crouched to be able to see them at eye level .
Before getting married , she was a Montessori teacher and learned to speak to children at eye level as a symbol of respect .
William , Kate , Harry , and Meghan continue this tradition and often have cute moments when they get down to children ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The world fell in love with Princess Diana when she became Prince Charles’ fiancée, but her work and her life have proven that she was more than just a prince’s wife. A humanitarian, fashion trendsetter, and dedicated mother — there’s so much to love about Britain’s Princess of the heart. She lived her life her way, became a royal rebel, and changed many traditions. And Meghan Markle, her daughter-in-law, is certainly taking her lead.
We at Bright Side love Lady Di and her incredible impact on the world. And it turns out Prince Harry’s wife shares many similarities with her.
1. They both had a career before they got married.
Before marrying Charles, Diana worked as a nursery teacher’s assistant in London. At the time, she was the first member of a royal family to have a paying job before getting married. Meghan also had a successful career before meeting Prince Harry. The former Suits star was an accomplished actress, and appeared in many movies, TV shows, and series.
2. Diana picked her own engagement ring and Meghan redesigned hers.
When she got engaged to Charles, Diana broke one of the royal traditions and chose her own engagement ring. Because she selected a ring from a catalog, and it was “accessible” to the public at the time, Diana stole newspaper headlines with her ring choice. Meghan also proved that she’s a rule-breaker, and after giving birth to her son Archie, she redesigned her engagement ring and added a thin pave band to it.
3. They both changed the traditional wedding vows.
At her wedding in 1981, Princess Diana made history when she famously refused to say that she would “obey” Prince Charles and rephrased her wedding vows, which caused a sensation at the time. A longtime feminist, Meghan also chose to omit “obey” from her vows, and her and Prince Harry’s wedding vows were almost identical to one another’s.
4. They both broke royal tradition when they decided to give birth at a hospital.
Diana changed how royal women give birth. Instead of having her baby at home, she gave birth to both of her sons in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital. Kate Middleton followed her example and had all 3 of her children at the same hospital. But Meghan paved her own way and decided to give birth to her son Archie at Portland Hospital in London instead.
5. They both chose hands-on parenting.
In 1983, Diana famously insisted on bringing her son William with her on her visit to Australia and New Zealand. She broke royal tradition and refused to leave her little boy with nannies. Meghan and Harry also decided to take Archie with them on their tour of Southern Africa when he was just a few months old.
6. They made their own fashion choices.
For Diana, breaking royal protocol sometimes meant going for bold colors or wearing form-fitting dresses to events. Meghan has also broken royal tradition with her fashion choices, and is often described as a rebel.
7. They both wore black in public.
Traditionally, members of the royal family don’t wear black in public, unless they are attending a funeral. Diana repeatedly wore black to events, and Meghan doesn’t follow this rule either. She has proven that she finds this tradition outdated and is fond of her little black dresses.
8. They both didn’t stick to nude nail polish.
Women of the royal family usually keep their nails short and wear neutral or nude nail polish. But Princess Diana wasn’t afraid to break this rule and was often seen wearing red nail polish. Meghan also refused to limit her nail polish choices, and often appears in public wearing dark nail polish.
9. They both weren’t afraid to speak up.
In 1995, Diana gave her famous interview to the BBC’s Martin Bashir. She was no longer “Shy Di,” and tried to take control of the media around her private life. During her tour of Africa, Meghan also gave a very emotional interview and revealed that she has struggled to cope through her pregnancy because of the media’s interest in her private life.
10. They spoke to children at eye level.
When Diana spoke to children, she always crouched to be able to see them at eye level. Before getting married, she was a Montessori teacher and learned to speak to children at eye level as a symbol of respect. William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan continue this tradition and often have cute moments when they get down to children’s levels and make eye contact with them.
Meghan Markle’s charisma, which has won over millions worldwide, is attributed to her sincere smile, compliments, sustained eye contact, and positive mood. She also employs the chameleon effect, mirroring the gestures and expressions of those she interacts with, and is known for her genuine emotions, even in the face of royal modesty. In the world of royal fashion, Meghan Markle’s “blessed dress” made headlines during her visit to Australia with Prince Harry. The snow-white dress, designed by Australian designer Karen Gee, was seen as a diplomatic nod to Australia and a hint of the couple’s then-upcoming parenthood. Moreover, Prince Harry’s suit, lined in green to match Meghan’s dress, silently signaled their unity. Finally, it’s revealed that Prince Harry had a crush on Meghan Markle long before they met. He admired her character, Rachel Zane, on the TV show “Suits,” and reportedly told a friend that Meghan was his “ideal girl” two years before their first conversation. This fairy tale-like story of a prince falling for his celebrity crush adds a touch of romance to their already captivating narrative.


brightside--2020-12-19--15+ Foods You Shouldn’t Reheat in a Microwave

• Watery soup can be microwaved without posing any problems .
However , thick pureed soup is a whole other story .
After a while , the dish will begin to explode with fireworks of soup drops that will hopelessly splatter inside the device .
This is because the liquid in the tray gets heated unevenly .
To avoid this effect , stir the soup once every minute .
You can also put a wooden spoon or stick in the bowl with the soup .
• The microwave completely destroys the taste of the coffee .
No harmful substances are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who love bitter and sour flavors will be able to enjoy it .
If you really want to finish a cup of your favorite cold drink , you should simply add ice to it .
• Infant formula , baby food , and breast milk don ’ t heat up evenly in the microwave .
So hot spots can appear in the liquid and can potentially burn the baby ’ s tongue , mouth , or throat .
• Plain water in a cup can also surprise you .
In a microwave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the bubbles that accompany the boiling process don ’ t always appear on the surface .
If you put a bag of tea or a spoon in such water , the liquid will immediately boil , and the cup may explode .
• Various oils , such as olive , grape , canola , or sesame , are not liquids but fats .
So the oil in the microwave simply won ’ t heat up to the required temperature .

Watery soup can be microwaved without posing any problems. However, thick pureed soup is a whole other story. After a while, the dish will begin to explode with fireworks of soup drops that will hopelessly splatter inside the device. This is because the liquid in the tray gets heated unevenly. To avoid this effect, stir the soup once every minute. You can also put a wooden spoon or stick in the bowl with the soup.
The microwave completely destroys the taste of the coffee. No harmful substances are formed in the drink, but only those who love bitter and sour flavors will be able to enjoy it. If you really want to finish a cup of your favorite cold drink, you should simply add ice to it.
Infant formula, baby food, and breast milk don’t heat up evenly in the microwave. So hot spots can appear in the liquid and can potentially burn the baby’s tongue, mouth, or throat.
Plain water in a cup can also surprise you. In a microwave, the temperature of the liquid rises, but the bubbles that accompany the boiling process don’t always appear on the surface. If you put a bag of tea or a spoon in such water, the liquid will immediately boil, and the cup may explode.


brightside--2020-12-19--23 Mysterious Finds That People Didn’t Know the Purpose Of

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It seems that making a discovery in the modern world is next to impossible but it ’ s not true .
There are a lot of strange things around us and it ’ s hard to understand what they are for .
In these situations , internet users can help us and tell us what a certain thing is for if you show them a picture of it .
1.
“ This thing is in our new apartment .
Pulling it out of the wall shows that it ’ s attached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the front is a button.
” 2 .
“ What is this thing ?
I found it in a frozen meal .
It ’ s sharp and hard , spiky , and brown-ish colored.
” 3 .
“ Found among my dad ’ s things .
Interesting velvet box with a black object inside ” 4 .
“ 2 plugs on this outlet , not sure what either of them is for !
Found in the master bedroom of a house built in the late 1970s.
” 6 .
“ What are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” 7 .
“ Found in an old leather suitcase .
12 cm long pincers open when the red top is pushed down.
” 8 .
“ My dad found this earlier today with his metal detector and has no clue what it is .
It ’ s about 5 cm x 4 cm .
What is this thing ?
” 9 .
“ Strange pipe .
What is the orange sludge ?
” 10 .
“ What is this ?
I found it in a vintage shop in the kitchen area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for cheese.
” 11 .
“ My friend found this thing with a note in a forest .
It seems dangerous but nobody knows what it is or what the note says.
” 12 .
“ Found this while renovating .
Any idea ?
” 13 .
“ Arrived in the mail for me .
Small glass tubes with 2 tiny ball bearings in them .
Not something I ordered.
” 14 .
“ Found this thing on the beach .
It ’ s solid and smells like seaweed , what is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the health department and found this , no idea what it does.
” 16 .
“ Weird metal part that comes in a matchbox every once in a while ” 17 .
“ I found this room in an abandoned building .
What this building may have been for and what these things hanging from the ceiling are ?
” 18 .
“ Several rolls of this were donated to a thrift store .
It doesn ’ t have any adhesive and is kinda waxy feeling.
” 19 .
“ Friend received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s believed to be from Persia and about 2,000 years old.
” 21 .
“ Anyone know what this metal object is ?
” 23 .
“ Strange metal rose .
Embedded in concrete in front of a pub .
I have no idea what it ’ s supposed to represent .
”

It seems like making a discovery in the modern world is next to impossible, but that’s simply not true. There are a lot of strange things around us, and it’s hard to understand what they’re all for. In these situations, Internet users can help us and tell us what certain things are for if you show them a picture of it.
We at Bright Side have looked at the new finds from internet users from all around the world and chosen the most mysterious ones to share with you.
1. “What is this plastic, green, bumpy thing?”
Answer: It’s a control cabinet base for highway cabling.
2. “Found thousands of these things right along the shore. What is this thing?”
Answer: Sea angels
3. “Scrolling through cable TV channels on the TV in a beach rental house and this was on a channel between 2 static channels. I Googled it and found nothing. Help!”
Answer: This is a signal monitor. A technician who troubleshoots signal issues can tune into the channel and see the signal monitor from different houses to see who has signal problems, etc.
4.“This thing is in our new apartment. Pulling it out of the wall shows that it’s attached to a cable. The little thing on the front is a button.”
Answer: “An emergency alert button.”
5. “What is this thing? I found it in a frozen meal. It’s sharp, hard, spiky, and brownish colored.”
Answer: “It looks like it might be a seed pod.”
6. “Found this among my dad’s things. An interesting velvet box with a black object inside...”
Answer: “It’s a pocket handwarmer... An old one too. You light the rod in the middle. It is a piece of coal, you close it up and pop it in your pocket. Blow on it to stoke it up.”
7. “2 plugs on this outlet, not sure what either of them is for! Found in the master bedroom of a house built in the late 1970s.”
Answer: “Old TV antenna. The kind you could remotely rotate to get better reception.”
8. “A heavy mass hanging on transmission cables”
Answer: “This is an art intervention at a Brazilian university. This thing should be a meteor.”
9. “What are these fibrous tabs in a sealed package?”
Answer: “They are anti-fog inserts for Go Pro waterproof housing.”
10. “Found this in an old leather suitcase. 12-cm-long pincers open when the red top is pushed down.”
Answer: “Old pickle and olive grabber”
11. “My dad found this earlier today with his metal detector and has no clue what it is. It’s about 5 cm x 4 cm. What is this thing?”
Answer: “It is part of a bracelet or belt. It would have had companions, joined by links on all 4 corners.”
12. “Strange pipe — what is the orange sludge?”
Answer: “Iron bacteria. I know because I have this problem in my basement. It isn’t fun and it isn’t pretty. It’s not harmful, just icky.”
13. “Found this while renovating. Any idea what it is?”
Answer: “That is an artillery round, probably 155. Looks unfired, good that EOD is en route. Do not mess with it.”
14. “This arrived in the mail for me. Small glass tubes with 2 tiny ball bearings in them. Not something I ordered...”
Answer: “I believe those are rattles that you can put inside of fishing lures so they make noise to attract fish.”
15. “Found this thing on the beach. It’s solid and smells like seaweed, what is it?”
Answer: “Codium bursa is a green marine algae of medium size.”
16. “I work at the health department and found this, no idea what it does.”
Answer: “A plate bender... We use these to conform plates to rounded or uneven surfaces so the plate can be flush against bone.”
17. “This is a weird metal part that comes in a matchbox every once in a while.”
Answer: “A match holder thing for discreetly holding matches. So, it’s an extension for lighting candles.”
18. “I found this room in an abandoned building. What was this building used for and what are these things hanging from the ceiling?”
Answer: “It’s a miners’ changing room. The hooks and baskets lift their work clothes up and out of the way of the next shift.”
19. “Several rolls of this were donated to a thrift store. It doesn’t have any adhesive and is kinda waxy feeling.”
Answer: “They are thorn guard strips, meant to be mounted inside bicycle tires, between the inside of the tire casing and the innertube. In theory, they help prevent tube punctures, and they do an OK job of it.”
20. “A friend received this, passed down from his great-great-grandfather. It’s believed to be from Persia and about 2,000 years old.”
Answer: “It’s a hairpin or a clothes pin/brooch.”
21. “Some kind of goose bowl (cat for scale)”
Answer: “It could be a basin/sink bucket.”
22. “Anyone know what this metal object is?”
Answer: “It’s a razor blade sharpener.”
23. “What is this drill hammer thing?”
Answer: A glass cutting tool
24. “A strange metal rose embedded in concrete in front of a pub — I have no idea what it’s supposed to represent.”
Answer: “The pub is called the Wild Roses so the roses represent the name.”
Have you ever found any mysterious things?
Please note: This article was updated in July 2021 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-12-19--A Girl With Down Syndrome Beats Doctor’s Odds and Grows Into a Stunningly Beautiful Model

About 1 in every 700 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome .
Down syndrome is a condition where a person is born with an extra chromosome .
This extra chromosome can cause complications in the development of the babies ’ bodies and brains during pregnancy .
Even though people with Down syndrome might struggle more than those without it , their condition doesn ’ t stop them from being strong and successful .
One inspiring success story is that of Kennedy Garcia .
We at Bright Side admire her tenacity and what she ’ s done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in touch and ask her mom for an interview so that we could share her inspirational story with you , and a photo gallery of the beautiful Kennedy .
The beginning was rough for Kennedy , like many other people that suffer from Down syndrome .
She spent a lot of time in the hospital , but with the help of doctors , her family , and her own free will and positive attitude , she got through it all .
“ She has definitely overcome a lot .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had leukemia and then spine fusion surgery as a toddler .
She ’ s had a hard road .
She ’ s always kept a positive attitude and a smile through everything , even when she was super sick or in pain.
” Modeling and acting come naturally to her .
And from a young age , she was able to pursue her gifts .
Even with the struggles that came with it , she succeeded .
“ Kennedy has always loved the camera and started boutique modeling when she was 6 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would send pictures back in return.
” “ We started her Instagram page and American Girl found her when she was 10 and reached out through an agent , and that was her first big job in LA .
She loved every second of the experience and was hooked !
She picked up acting from there and has been doing that ever since.
” “ She is currently the only one with special needs on her competition team and has made her very best friends through dance .
It has challenged her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work as a team and take wins with losses .
She loves her dance family so much and I think it will always be a key part of her life , even after she graduates.
” It ’ s been 16 years of ups and downs for Kennedy and her family , but thankfully , the ups were way more significant than the downs !
With love , support , and her own free will , Kennedy was able to thrive .
Her family has played a key role in this , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s important to have a balance between your social life and your work .
“ There have definitely been highs and lows in our journey , but 16 years in , the good has FAR outweighed the bad .
When she was born and diagnosed with Down syndrome , we were given a very bleak outlook on her future ... not one that you would ever hope for , for your child , but Kennedy has continually proven those doctors wrong , as she has paved her own way and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Her mom has always stood by her side , watching her grow .
“ Throughout her life , the ‘ experts ’ have told us ‘ She will never ... ’ and every time she has shown them ‘ Oh yes , I can !
’ just by being who she is .
I feel so lucky to get to be her mom and get a front-row seat to her life and watch it all unfold.
” She ’ s definitely been through a lot , but with her kindness and empathy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lives of everyone around her .
She has her own bright light and we ’ re grateful she ’ s shared some of her advice with us .
“ Kennedy would go into schools in our area to talk to middle and high schoolers about Down syndrome and what it is and how to be friends with people with disabilities , and she would always tell them that when you meet someone with a disability and you want to start up a conversation , to just go over and say hello !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful friendship !
And she ’ s right , it doesn ’ t have to be hard or complicated.
” “ People with Down syndrome or other disabilities are just like the rest of us .
And I think that ’ s what Kennedy strives to show every day on her Instagram account .
That she ’ s a pretty typical teen ... she loves to shop , text her friends , sleep in way too late , hang with her boyfriend , and eat junk food , just like most girls her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance , they ’ d find out that she ’ s a pretty great friend and a lot of fun !
”

About 1 in every 700 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition where a person is born with an extra chromosome. This extra chromosome can cause complications in the development of the babies’ bodies and brains during pregnancy. Even though people with Down syndrome might struggle more than those without it, their condition doesn’t stop them from being strong and successful. One inspiring success story is that of Kennedy Garcia. We at Bright Side admire her tenacity and what she’s done in her life. So we decided to get in touch and ask her mom for an interview so that we could share her inspirational story with you, and a photo gallery of the beautiful Kennedy.
It wasn’t an easy road.
The beginning was rough for Kennedy, like many other people that suffer from Down syndrome. She spent a lot of time in the hospital, but with the help of doctors, her family, and her own free will and positive attitude, she got through it all. “She has definitely overcome a lot. She’s had over 30 surgeries and she had leukemia and then spine fusion surgery as a toddler. She’s had a hard road. She’s always kept a positive attitude and a smile through everything, even when she was super sick or in pain.”
The road to success
Modeling and acting come naturally to her. And from a young age, she was able to pursue her gifts. Even with the struggles that came with it, she succeeded. “Kennedy has always loved the camera and started boutique modeling when she was 6. Small shops would send her clothing and we would send pictures back in return.”
“We started her Instagram page and American Girl found her when she was 10 and reached out through an agent, and that was her first big job in LA. She loved every second of the experience and was hooked! She picked up acting from there and has been doing that ever since.”
“Even before modeling though, her first love has always been dance. She started dancing at age 5, after recovering from her spine surgery. She started off in a little ballet class and then moved to a competition team when she was 6.”
“She is currently the only one with special needs on her competition team and has made her very best friends through dance. It has challenged her and pushed her and taught her to work as a team and take wins with losses. She loves her dance family so much and I think it will always be a key part of her life, even after she graduates.”
Persistence and support were key.
It’s been 16 years of ups and downs for Kennedy and her family, but thankfully, the ups were way more significant than the downs! With love, support, and her own free will, Kennedy was able to thrive.
Her family has played a key role in this, as well as her boyfriend and her friends. It’s important to have a balance between your social life and your work. “There have definitely been highs and lows in our journey, but 16 years in, the good has FAR outweighed the bad. When she was born and diagnosed with Down syndrome, we were given a very bleak outlook on her future... not one that you would ever hope for, for your child, but Kennedy has continually proven those doctors wrong, as she has paved her own way and shown the world what she CAN do.”
Her mom has always stood by her side, watching her grow. “Throughout her life, the ‘experts’ have told us ‘She will never...’ and every time she has shown them ‘Oh yes, I can!’ just by being who she is. I feel so lucky to get to be her mom and get a front-row seat to her life and watch it all unfold.”
A few wise words
She’s definitely been through a lot, but with her kindness and empathy, she was able to brighten up the lives of everyone around her. She has her own bright light and we’re grateful she’s shared some of her advice with us. “Kennedy would go into schools in our area to talk to middle and high schoolers about Down syndrome and what it is and how to be friends with people with disabilities, and she would always tell them that when you meet someone with a disability and you want to start up a conversation, to just go over and say hello! It could be the start of a beautiful friendship! And she’s right, it doesn’t have to be hard or complicated.”
“People with Down syndrome or other disabilities are just like the rest of us. And I think that’s what Kennedy strives to show every day on her Instagram account. That she’s a pretty typical teen... she loves to shop, text her friends, sleep in way too late, hang with her boyfriend, and eat junk food, just like most girls her age, and if people gave her a chance, they’d find out that she’s a pretty great friend and a lot of fun!”
“People with disabilities are everywhere, in your schools, neighborhoods, in the workplace, and more and we hope you’ll take the opportunity. Make a new friend when you have a chance!”


brightside--2020-12-19--“Now I Have to Live to 107”, Cameron Diaz Shared What It Means to Become a Mom at 47

Happiness increases around the time after childbirth among older mothers , whereas for younger mothers , the effect is very short-lived , studies say .
Late motherhood has some impressive benefits and Cameron Diaz is an ideal example of it .
Her story can change the minds of people who had doubts about becoming pregnant after 40 .
It was a long journey to motherhood but the miracle happened .
In December 2019 , Cameron Diaz and her husband , Benji Madden , became parents for the first time in their lives .
This news blew up on the internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding late motherhood .
Diaz gave new hope to women who gave up on trying to have a baby .
Although the actress tries to keep the way her parents private , her close circle shared that the couple tried for years to conceive before finally having a daughter named Raddix .
“ They went through so much to get to this point , ” a source said .
Diaz shares that she gave more than half of her life to the public and now she feels it ’ s okay “ to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and choose how I want to come [ back ] into the world.
” She is happy , blessed , and grateful to begin a new decade with a child .
And one of her main goals is to protect her little one .
There are no longer pictures of dogs on her phone .
In an interview with Jimmy Fallon , Diaz confessed that spending time with her daughter was a real form of heaven .
And we believe her because she looks so fresh and peaceful .
Diaz tries to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are leaps and bounds , and these things that happen — she ’ s not the same baby she was yesterday.
” She continued by explaining that such things never happened to her and Benji : “ It ’ s so gratifying to actually get to see that growth and to be a part of it and to help let her be her , and it ’ s just amazing.
” Diaz makes fun of herself and says that her phone is no longer full of pictures of her dogs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them ) .
Now the couple has “ Baby Shark ” and “ Elmo ’ s Song ” on rotation all the time and the whole family likes it .
Diaz is now a proud mom who enjoys seeing her daughter looking at her daddy with limitless love .
There ’ s still the pressure of being a mom at 47 .
In an interview with Naomi Campbell , Diaz shared about how she liked to find balance in life .
She accepts that a lot of people become parents the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married [ and ] have a family in their youth .
I ’ m kind of doing it in the second half of my life.
” And she loves her life to be private , finally .
But still , there some pressure , even in late motherhood .
Diaz said ironically , “ I have to be , like , 107 .
So , no pressure !
” Despite this , Diaz is totally sure that this is her “ sweet spot ” and the happiest time of her life .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t be compared to this new phase .
“ Having a family when you ’ re young , it ’ s like anything when you ’ re young , you do it .
When you ’ re my age and you decide to do it , it ’ s a real choice .
You really have to work hard for it.
” During the interview , Campbell noticed that Diaz looked more beautiful and happy nowadays compared to before and the balance had finally been reached .

Happiness increases around the time after childbirth among older mothers, whereas for younger mothers, the effect is very short-lived, studies say. Late motherhood has some impressive benefits and Cameron Diaz is an ideal example of it. Her story can change the minds of people who had doubts about becoming pregnant after 40.
We at Bright Side love miracles and want to share one of these amazing stories that happened to the famous actress, Cameron Diaz.
It was a long journey to motherhood but the miracle happened.
In December 2019, Cameron Diaz and her husband, Benji Madden, became parents for the first time in their lives. This news blew up on the internet and became a popular topic of conversation regarding late motherhood. Diaz gave new hope to women who gave up on trying to have a baby. Although the actress tries to keep the way her parents private, her close circle shared that the couple tried for years to conceive before finally having a daughter named Raddix. “They went through so much to get to this point,” a source said.
Diaz shares that she gave more than half of her life to the public and now she feels it’s okay “to take time for myself now to reorganize and choose how I want to come [back] into the world.” She is happy, blessed, and grateful to begin a new decade with a child. And one of her main goals is to protect her little one.
There are no longer pictures of dogs on her phone.
In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Diaz confessed that spending time with her daughter was a real form of heaven. And we believe her because she looks so fresh and peaceful. Diaz tries to enjoy each moment because “every single day, there are leaps and bounds, and these things that happen — she’s not the same baby she was yesterday.” She continued by explaining that such things never happened to her and Benji: “It’s so gratifying to actually get to see that growth and to be a part of it and to help let her be her, and it’s just amazing.”
Diaz makes fun of herself and says that her phone is no longer full of pictures of her dogs and their poops (and she has 4 of them). Now the couple has “Baby Shark” and “Elmo’s Song” on rotation all the time and the whole family likes it. Diaz is now a proud mom who enjoys seeing her daughter looking at her daddy with limitless love.
There’s still the pressure of being a mom at 47.
In an interview with Naomi Campbell, Diaz shared about how she liked to find balance in life. She accepts that a lot of people become parents the other way and said, “They get married [and] have a family in their youth. I’m kind of doing it in the second half of my life.” And she loves her life to be private, finally. But still, there some pressure, even in late motherhood. Diaz said ironically, “I have to be, like, 107. So, no pressure!”
Despite this, Diaz is totally sure that this is her “sweet spot” and the happiest time of her life. Even her previous experiences while traveling and working can’t be compared to this new phase. “Having a family when you’re young, it’s like anything when you’re young, you do it. When you’re my age and you decide to do it, it’s a real choice. You really have to work hard for it.” During the interview, Campbell noticed that Diaz looked more beautiful and happy nowadays compared to before and the balance had finally been reached.


brightside--2020-12-19--What Could Happen to Your Body if You Stop Eating Fat

When we begin a diet , often the first thing we want to eliminate is fat .
While it is true that bad fat can make you gain weight , there ’ s also a healthy fat that is essential for your body .
Cutting back on fat completely can affect your physical and mental health , and may sabotage your efforts to achieve your dream body .
We at Bright Side believe that your diet should be diverse , and we decided to find out why giving up fat may do more harm than good .
When you cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not as full after meals .
Dietary fat is an essential nutrient we need in our diet , just in moderation .
And if you don ’ t consume enough of a certain trace element , you are more likely to end up looking for calories elsewhere .
If you eliminate fats completely , you might notice you ’ re not as alert as usual .
Good fats improve brain health , and it ’ s been proven that a Mediterranean diet that includes healthy fats like olive oil , nuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your memory .
Consuming enough good fat is also associated with a lower risk of dementia .
3 .
You may put your heart at risk .
There are several benefits for your heart to eating healthy fats .
A Mediterranean diet , that is rich in good fats , can lower your risk for a heart attack .
People who eat more than half a tablespoon of olive oil each day have a 15 % lower chance of having any kind of heart disease , according to a study .
When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping your body from burning fat .
Certain healthy fats , such as fats in almonds may improve your metabolism , according to a study .
5 .
It will be harder to build muscle .
Eating good fats and exercising regularly can help you build muscle .
Fat can also increase the protein concentration in your body which , in turn , will help your body recover more quickly after an intense workout .
Fatty acids are essential for protecting the immune system .
In addition , many vitamins absorb better when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll eliminate good fats from your diet , you may be keeping your body from getting enough vitamins .

When we begin a diet, often the first thing we want to eliminate is fat. While it is true that bad fat can make you gain weight, there’s also a healthy fat that is essential for your body. Cutting back on fat completely can affect your physical and mental health, and may sabotage your efforts to achieve your dream body.
We at Bright Side believe that your diet should be diverse, and we decided to find out why giving up fat may do more harm than good.
1. You might feel hungrier.
When you cut fat, you may notice that you’re not as full after meals. Dietary fat is an essential nutrient we need in our diet, just in moderation. And if you don’t consume enough of a certain trace element, you are more likely to end up looking for calories elsewhere.
2. Your memory may worsen.
If you eliminate fats completely, you might notice you’re not as alert as usual. Good fats improve brain health, and it’s been proven that a Mediterranean diet that includes healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and fish, can help boost your memory. Consuming enough good fat is also associated with a lower risk of dementia.
3. You may put your heart at risk.
There are several benefits for your heart to eating healthy fats. A Mediterranean diet, that is rich in good fats, can lower your risk for a heart attack. People who eat more than half a tablespoon of olive oil each day have a 15% lower chance of having any kind of heart disease, according to a study.
4. You may gain weight.
When you follow a low-fat diet, you are keeping your body from burning fat. Certain healthy fats, such as fats in almonds may improve your metabolism, according to a study.
5. It will be harder to build muscle.
Eating good fats and exercising regularly can help you build muscle. Fat can also increase the protein concentration in your body which, in turn, will help your body recover more quickly after an intense workout.
6. Your immune system may weaken.
Fatty acids are essential for protecting the immune system. In addition, many vitamins absorb better when consumed with fats. If you’ll eliminate good fats from your diet, you may be keeping your body from getting enough vitamins.


brightside--2020-12-19--What Happens to Your Body When You Go to Sleep at 10 PM

Kim Kardashian , Anna Wintour , and Oprah Winfrey have one thing in common : they all go to sleep at about 10 p.m .
It seems that these women are onto something here since sleeping so early can have many positive effects on our body and mind .
Perhaps it is no surprise then that some of the most successful women today finish their day so early , to get ready for the next !
After some digging , Bright Side wants to show you why people are catching their Zs so early and why you should start thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the most out of sleep .
Our sleep is divided into 90-minute cycles of heavy and light sleep , from deep non-rapid eye movement ( non-REM ) sleep to rapid eye movement ( REM ) sleep .
The deepest and most restful part of our sleep is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m .
This means that to be fully rested you should start sleeping early in the cycle .
Also , one study says that sleeping earlier and longer helps us to stop negative and worrisome thoughts that may keep us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the sack at 10 p.m. !
Our body gets back into shape .
When we are in the deep sleep cycle , our body is healing itself by producing growth and repair hormones .
This crucial activity will make sure that we are in the best form for the next day , especially when talking about people who are athletic .
Not getting enough sleep can leave you stressed out because of extra-high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in your body .
Too much cortisol can make us feel anxious and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you start sleeping earlier , you can catch the longer periods of deep sleep that may actually control your cortisol levels .
You may find that you are fully recharged during the day once your stress levels drop , thanks to the rest your mind and body get from a full night ’ s sleep !
Our risk of disease and illness is smaller .
Several studies have shown that people who sleep earlier are healthier compared to those who work nightshifts or are night-owls .
People who fail to catch enough deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with diseases like type 2 diabetes , heart disease , and hypertension .
Researchers also found that the phase of deep sleep between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is really important for our immune cells .
People who had no deep sleep had a lower virus antibody response , meaning that they could get ill easier .
We can control our emotions better .
Studies show that people who clock enough hours of sleep are generally happier in life .
When we don ’ t get enough deep sleep our emotions can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to control them .
Also , sleeping earlier can mean waking earlier , which can be important if we want to catch more daylight and mood-boosting serotonin .
We can understand people ’ s emotions better .
One study tells us that skipping-out on a good night ’ s sleep makes it harder to read happiness and sadness .
According to the study , more subtle signs of emotions were missed , meaning that it is almost impossible to pick up on these cues to tell if a person is being sincere or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anger and fear were easy to read , perhaps because they are our more primal , survival-based instincts , necessary for understanding danger .

Kim Kardashian, Anna Wintour, and Oprah Winfrey have one thing in common: they all go to sleep at about 10 p.m. It seems that these women are onto something here since sleeping so early can have many positive effects on our body and mind. Perhaps it is no surprise then that some of the most successful women today finish their day so early, to get ready for the next!
After some digging, Bright Side wants to show you why people are catching their Zs so early and why you should start thinking about it for yourself too.
We get the most out of sleep.
Our sleep is divided into 90-minute cycles of heavy and light sleep, from deep non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The deepest and most restful part of our sleep is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. This means that to be fully rested you should start sleeping early in the cycle. Also, one study says that sleeping earlier and longer helps us to stop negative and worrisome thoughts that may keep us up at night, another reason to hit the sack at 10 p.m.!
Our body gets back into shape.
When we are in the deep sleep cycle, our body is healing itself by producing growth and repair hormones. This crucial activity will make sure that we are in the best form for the next day, especially when talking about people who are athletic.
Our stress levels drop.
Not getting enough sleep can leave you stressed out because of extra-high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in your body. Too much cortisol can make us feel anxious and can affect our health. But once you start sleeping earlier, you can catch the longer periods of deep sleep that may actually control your cortisol levels. You may find that you are fully recharged during the day once your stress levels drop, thanks to the rest your mind and body get from a full night’s sleep!
Our risk of disease and illness is smaller.
Several studies have shown that people who sleep earlier are healthier compared to those who work nightshifts or are night-owls. People who fail to catch enough deep sleep have a higher chance of living with diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Researchers also found that the phase of deep sleep between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is really important for our immune cells. People who had no deep sleep had a lower virus antibody response, meaning that they could get ill easier.
We can control our emotions better.
Studies show that people who clock enough hours of sleep are generally happier in life. When we don’t get enough deep sleep our emotions can be more unstable as we find it harder to control them. Also, sleeping earlier can mean waking earlier, which can be important if we want to catch more daylight and mood-boosting serotonin.
We can understand people’s emotions better.
One study tells us that skipping-out on a good night’s sleep makes it harder to read happiness and sadness. According to the study, more subtle signs of emotions were missed, meaning that it is almost impossible to pick up on these cues to tell if a person is being sincere or not. However, other emotions like anger and fear were easy to read, perhaps because they are our more primal, survival-based instincts, necessary for understanding danger.


brightside--2020-12-19--20+ People Shared Why They No Longer Want to Help People, Even Their Loved Ones

• I have a friend whose relative was seriously ill .
The sick person had always wanted to visit NY , but due to her treatments , wouldn ’ t be likely to do so .
He asked if I could go around the city and pick up souvenirs , take some pictures , etc.
, and send them to him , so he could pass them along to her to lift her spirits .
Well , I did .
I went around in the evenings for the next 2 weeks and bought souvenirs , got a Playbill from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took pictures and printed them , the whole 9 yards , and then mailed it to the UK from New York , all out of my own pocket .
It was over $ 100 altogether .
Never got reimbursed by either of them , despite repeated assurances that the money would come .
© NYArtFan1 / reddit • I planned an entire wedding in 30 days for a co-worker .
I was the photographer , flower girl , bridesmaid , planned the bachelorette party , had my mom make all the food , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made and set up all the decorations , all for free .
A month later the co-worker got pregnant and left her job .
She hasn ’ t texted me once .
© abbystarheart1 / reddit • Once I was grabbing some gas , and a couple of guys walked up to me and asked if I could give them $ 5 for gas so they could get home , they said it was only a few miles away .
I said I didn ’ t have any cash , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them some .
As I was filling up their car it stopped at like $ 4.50 .
I kept trying to put more in until it overflowed , spilling gas because their tank was full .
I don ’ t buy people gas anymore .
© the_mouse_backwards / reddit • I live in NYC .
One time I was at a corner next to a blind woman waiting to cross the street .
She pleasantly asked me if I would help her across the street .
I said , of course , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her arm when she jerked away from me yelling , “ Don ’ t touch me !
I didn ’ t ask you to touch me !
” © Ryan4Now / reddit

I have a friend whose relative was seriously ill. The sick person had always wanted to visit NY, but due to her treatments, wouldn’t be likely to do so. He asked if I could go around the city and pick up souvenirs, take some pictures, etc., and send them to him, so he could pass them along to her to lift her spirits. Well, I did. I went around in the evenings for the next 2 weeks and bought souvenirs, got a Playbill from a Broadway show, got subway maps, took pictures and printed them, the whole 9 yards, and then mailed it to the UK from New York, all out of my own pocket. It was over $100 altogether. Never got reimbursed by either of them, despite repeated assurances that the money would come. © NYArtFan1 / reddit
I planned an entire wedding in 30 days for a co-worker. I was the photographer, flower girl, bridesmaid, planned the bachelorette party, had my mom make all the food, found the waitstaff, the venue, and made and set up all the decorations, all for free. A month later the co-worker got pregnant and left her job. She hasn’t texted me once. © abbystarheart1 / reddit
Once I was grabbing some gas, and a couple of guys walked up to me and asked if I could give them $5 for gas so they could get home, they said it was only a few miles away. I said I didn’t have any cash, but I would use my credit card to give them some. As I was filling up their car it stopped at like $4.50. I kept trying to put more in until it overflowed, spilling gas because their tank was full. I don’t buy people gas anymore. © the_mouse_backwards / reddit