brightside--2020-08-27--10 Easy Peasy Salt Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier

Not long ago a study came to the conclusion that 99 % of the world ’ s population consumed more salt than what their bodies actually needed to function properly .
That means , of course , that on the one hand consumption has to be toned down a little , but also that if we had to name one thing you can find for sure in any household , that ’ s salt .
So if we have to reduce our salt intake and if most of us have salt at home , the best idea is to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t food related .
And If you are wondering what those are , well , you might have just landed on the right article .
Is the can or bottle of your favorite drink warmer than what you ’ d like it to be ?
A pretty simple solution to speed up the cooling process is to use water , ice , and salt .
How ?
Put these 3 ingredients in a container , add the stuff you want to cool down , mix it all up a bit , and let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to enjoy a chilled , refreshing drink .
You ’ re welcome !
If you live in a place where snow is common , you can consider using this simple trick : throw handfuls of salt on the snow that has piled up .
What effect does this have ?
It prevents the formation of blocks of ice .
That ’ s because salt reduces the freezing point of water .
In normal conditions that point is 32°F , but with this trick it can go down to 14°F , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amount of salt you ’ re using and the amount of snow that we ’ re talking about .
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Prevent soot from forming in the chimney .
You need flour , salt , oil , and water .
The portions are as follows : 3 cups of flour , one cup of fine salt , one cup of water at room temperature , between 2 and 5 spoonfuls of oil , and if you want to give it a special touch , food coloring .
The procedure is simple : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) in a bowl and knead .
If you see that the resulting dough is too hard , add you can add water until you find the ideal consistency .
If it ’ s too mushy , you just need to add more flour .
Once you have the dough ready , you can add a few drops of food coloring and knead until the dough has a uniform color .
You now have an uncooked , non-toxic product that you can use to keep your children entertained .
The last thing you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store it in a tightly closed Ziploc or plastic container so it doesn ’ t dry out .
You can also keep it in the fridge .
It can last for weeks or a month if stored properly !
Pour a little salt and a little vinegar in your washing machine .
Then take a brush and scrub the whole drum .
Scrubbing with these ingredients will create a sort of paste .
Then , you can pour in a little bit of water to remove the remaining paste .
When you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see that everything looks shiny and new .
You can repeat the whole process as much as you want or need to , until your machine looks brand new .
Time and social gatherings at home leave their own marks on your furniture , and sometimes those are difficult to remove .
Using a mixture of salt and olive oil , you can make your wood furniture look as good as new .
How ?
Just put a little bit of salt and oil on it , and with the help of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes .
Then wipe the surface again with a damp cloth and dry .
There , now you have a shiny piece of furniture again !
With just a spoonful of salt and the usual washing products you have at home , you can renew your clothing .
The procedure is as follows : moisten the fabric and pour the salt over the entire stain .
Soak the garment and let it sit for 12 hours .
After that , rub the fabric so that the salt penetrates better .
Then just wash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used by none other than professional tennis player , Rafael Nadal .
When Nadal gets cramps , he drinks a little bit of water with diluted salt and this helps him recover from the pain .
This won ’ t always be the solution , but it may help if the cramps are due to a recent change in your diet or because you sweat too much .
In those cases , your body doesn ’ t have the necessary amount of salt to function properly and that is why cramps can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old and do you need to change it ?
Well , when you buy a new one , do the following trick before you use it for the first time .
Prepare a solution of salted water in a bucket and soak the bristles for a few minutes .
This will prolong the life of one of the most important cleaning devices in your home .
Note that this works mostly for old fashioned brooms that are made of straw .
Bonus : Get rid of the bags under your eyes .
Unlike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re not going to expose a great hack , but instead share a curious fact related to salt consumption .
It turns out that by reducing your salt consumption , you can also make the bags under your eyes disappear .
That ’ s because eating very salty foods makes your body retain more fluid , and this promotes eye puffiness .
But hey , the salt you won ’ t be needing in your food can be used to do all the tricks we ’ ve given you above , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

Not long ago a study came to the conclusion that 99% of the world’s population consumed more salt than what their bodies actually needed to function properly. That means, of course, that on the one hand consumption has to be toned down a little, but also that if we had to name one thing you can find for sure in any household, that’s salt. So if we have to reduce our salt intake and if most of us have salt at home, the best idea is to find other uses for it that aren’t food related. And If you are wondering what those are, well, you might have just landed on the right article.
Bright Side found out more about all the possible applications of this very common household product. Then, we prepared a list of tricks that will help you in your daily life. We also added a bonus at the end of the article to help raise awareness about salt consumption. Enjoy!
1. Cool drinks quickly.
Is the can or bottle of your favorite drink warmer than what you’d like it to be? A pretty simple solution to speed up the cooling process is to use water, ice, and salt. How? Put these 3 ingredients in a container, add the stuff you want to cool down, mix it all up a bit, and let it rest. In 5 minutes you will be able to enjoy a chilled, refreshing drink. You’re welcome!
2. Prevent snow from turning to ice.
If you live in a place where snow is common, you can consider using this simple trick: throw handfuls of salt on the snow that has piled up. What effect does this have? It prevents the formation of blocks of ice. That’s because salt reduces the freezing point of water. In normal conditions that point is 32°F, but with this trick it can go down to 14°F, 5°F or even −4°F, depending on the amount of salt you’re using and the amount of snow that we’re talking about.
3. Dust off your artificial flowers.
You only need 2 things: a plastic bag and coarse salt. Put the flowers inside the bag, add a good amount of salt, and shake (carefully). A lot of the dust attached to the flowers will get caught by the salt, leaving your decorative arrangements much cleaner.
4. Prevent soot from forming in the chimney.
When you build the next fire in your fireplace, add a handful of salt on the burning wood. This can help remove odors and reduce accumulated soot. But note that it cannot replace a proper cleaning session.
5. Make play dough at home.
You need flour, salt, oil, and water. The portions are as follows: 3 cups of flour, one cup of fine salt, one cup of water at room temperature, between 2 and 5 spoonfuls of oil, and if you want to give it a special touch, food coloring. The procedure is simple: put everything together (except the coloring) in a bowl and knead. If you see that the resulting dough is too hard, add you can add water until you find the ideal consistency. If it’s too mushy, you just need to add more flour. Once you have the dough ready, you can add a few drops of food coloring and knead until the dough has a uniform color. You now have an uncooked, non-toxic product that you can use to keep your children entertained. The last thing you need to know is that you should store it in a tightly closed Ziploc or plastic container so it doesn’t dry out. You can also keep it in the fridge. It can last for weeks or a month if stored properly!
6. Clean your washing machine.
Pour a little salt and a little vinegar in your washing machine. Then take a brush and scrub the whole drum. Scrubbing with these ingredients will create a sort of paste. Then, you can pour in a little bit of water to remove the remaining paste. When you are done, dry it and you will see that everything looks shiny and new. You can repeat the whole process as much as you want or need to, until your machine looks brand new.
7. Clean wood stains.
Time and social gatherings at home leave their own marks on your furniture, and sometimes those are difficult to remove. Using a mixture of salt and olive oil, you can make your wood furniture look as good as new. How? Just put a little bit of salt and oil on it, and with the help of a cloth, rub it for a few minutes. Then wipe the surface again with a damp cloth and dry. There, now you have a shiny piece of furniture again!
8. Remove sweat stains.
With just a spoonful of salt and the usual washing products you have at home, you can renew your clothing. The procedure is as follows: moisten the fabric and pour the salt over the entire stain. Soak the garment and let it sit for 12 hours. After that, rub the fabric so that the salt penetrates better. Then just wash and rinse it normally.
9. Prevent cramps.
This trick is used by none other than professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal. When Nadal gets cramps, he drinks a little bit of water with diluted salt and this helps him recover from the pain. This won’t always be the solution, but it may help if the cramps are due to a recent change in your diet or because you sweat too much. In those cases, your body doesn’t have the necessary amount of salt to function properly and that is why cramps can suddenly appear.
10. Make your brooms last longer.
Is your broom already old and do you need to change it? Well, when you buy a new one, do the following trick before you use it for the first time. Prepare a solution of salted water in a bucket and soak the bristles for a few minutes. This will prolong the life of one of the most important cleaning devices in your home. Note that this works mostly for old fashioned brooms that are made of straw.
Bonus: Get rid of the bags under your eyes.
Unlike the rest of the points, here we’re not going to expose a great hack, but instead share a curious fact related to salt consumption. It turns out that by reducing your salt consumption, you can also make the bags under your eyes disappear. That’s because eating very salty foods makes your body retain more fluid, and this promotes eye puffiness. But hey, the salt you won’t be needing in your food can be used to do all the tricks we’ve given you above, so it’s a win-win situation!


brightside--2020-08-27--20+ People Who Realized That Their Pets Would Grow Up, but Life Still Managed to Surprise Them

“ A month ago , I didn ’ t know we got a horse puppy .
Jeez , the amount of food she eats !
Her height is 6 ’ 4 ’ ’ and apparently this isn ’ t the limit .
Where is the switch ?
” This is Izzie .
Her size has changed , but her habits haven ’ t .
My dog , Nuba , the first day I adopted him and 6 months later .
— “ 6 more months and he won ’ t be able to fit into your house !
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heap near our house .
I was told that they would grow up to be somewhere around knee-high .
I went there , put my hand in the box , and chose whoever grabbed my finger first .
Hanzo is still growing.
” Photos of a kitten taken 7 months apart This is how one puppy grew up over a year , the slipper is for scale .
“ Reign has grown so much in a year .
My little nugget.
” 10 months have passed since the first photo was taken .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a little bigger .
“ Sylvester ’ s transformation !
We found this ugly duckling on the street and now , he ’ s truly a beautiful swan.
” The same guy 2 years apart “ This is my buddy , Oakley , 9 months apart .
He ’ s a silly boy.
” “ Over 3 years our flower has bloomed , and he makes us happy with his beauty and wonderful character.
” “ Our Saint Bernard , Dudley , when he was 11 months and when he was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day , I ’ d become a powerlifter in a year !
” “ My boy , Wrigley , the day my wife and I adopted him and 2 years later ” “ Katyuna when she was 4 hours old and at a year old .
Her mission is to bite and scratch all the bipeds , drop everything , declare war on the Plastic Bag Monster , and win.
” “ The beagle still lays on top of the chihuahua years later ...
It has become a problem.
” “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mix .
The photos were taken on the day we brought her home and 10 months later.
” “ 4 years ago , we decided that we were missing a fluffy creature at home .
We saw these kids , and then everything happened in a blur .
These 2 dumplings grew up , and they still sleep nose to nose.
” “ A white raccoon dog named Vovchik .
From a small puppy who was supposed to become a hat , he turned into a fat and happy sausage.
” “ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our woodshed .
We kept one kitten for ourselves and named him Pafnutia .
Soon , he ’ ll be 7 years old .
He is fluffy , has a long tail , and takes up most of the bed.
” “ We adopted him when he was a month-old baby .
In his first days at home , he was afraid of our cat .
At first , we thought we had a Jack Russell terrier , then we hoped that he was a beagle .
Now he is a big fool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old , and he ’ s still growing.
” “ We adopted Thor 8 months ago .
He is a cross between a Great Dane and an Akita , and he just keeps growing and gaining muscle mass .
”

Our pets that grow faster than other people’s children. From the minute that this fluffy creature fits in the palm of your hand, to the moment of sudden discovery that you have a chubby horse puppy in your home, only a handful of months go by. And photographs remind us of how quickly this time flies.
We at Bright Side love to look at the pictures of our 4-legged friends, where we can see the process of growth and development of yesterday’s babies with our own eyes. And the characters of our article do have something to brag about.
“A month ago, I didn’t know we got a horse puppy. Jeez, the amount of food she eats! Her height is 6’4’’ and apparently this isn’t the limit. Where is the switch?”
This is Izzie. Her size has changed, but her habits haven’t.
My dog, Nuba, the first day I adopted him and 6 months later. — “6 more months and he won’t be able to fit into your house!”
“10 puppies were thrown into the trash heap near our house. I was told that they would grow up to be somewhere around knee-high. I went there, put my hand in the box, and chose whoever grabbed my finger first. Hanzo is still growing.”
Photos of a kitten taken 7 months apart
This is how one puppy grew up over a year, the slipper is for scale.
The gang is growing.
“Reign has grown so much in a year. My little nugget.”
10 months have passed since the first photo was taken.
Exactly one year apart. The dog got a little bigger.
“Sylvester’s transformation! We found this ugly duckling on the street and now, he’s truly a beautiful swan.”
The same guy 2 years apart
“This is my buddy, Oakley, 9 months apart. He’s a silly boy.”
“Over 3 years our flower has bloomed, and he makes us happy with his beauty and wonderful character.”
“Our Saint Bernard, Dudley, when he was 11 months and when he was one year old. If I lifted him every day, I’d become a powerlifter in a year!”
“My boy, Wrigley, the day my wife and I adopted him and 2 years later”
“Katyuna when she was 4 hours old and at a year old. Her mission is to bite and scratch all the bipeds, drop everything, declare war on the Plastic Bag Monster, and win.”
“The peak of her creativity was when I sat down for lunch and found clods of soil mixed with ivy fragments falling on me and my food. We love this pest.”
“The beagle still lays on top of the chihuahua years later... It has become a problem.”
“This is Leia, my Samoyed and Collie mix. The photos were taken on the day we brought her home and 10 months later.”
“4 years ago, we decided that we were missing a fluffy creature at home. We saw these kids, and then everything happened in a blur. These 2 dumplings grew up, and they still sleep nose to nose.”
“A white raccoon dog named Vovchik. From a small puppy who was supposed to become a hat, he turned into a fat and happy sausage.”
“A neighbor’s cat gave birth in our woodshed. We kept one kitten for ourselves and named him Pafnutia. Soon, he’ll be 7 years old. He is fluffy, has a long tail, and takes up most of the bed.”
“We adopted him when he was a month-old baby. In his first days at home, he was afraid of our cat. At first, we thought we had a Jack Russell terrier, then we hoped that he was a beagle. Now he is a big fool, who will soon be a year old, and he’s still growing.”
“We adopted Thor 8 months ago. He is a cross between a Great Dane and an Akita, and he just keeps growing and gaining muscle mass.”


brightside--2020-08-27--15 Animals That Look Like They Came Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Not all animals are fluffy and have a harmless look .
Some birds , reptiles , and amphibians have out of this world colors , are enormous in size , and share similarities with dinosaurs and dragons .
And even though we thought these animals only existed in movies , the truth is that they are real and could be living right beside us .
3 .
We ’ re sure this fish wouldn ’ t go unnoticed if we swam by it in the sea .
5 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my driveway this morning.
” 6 .
This Crocodile Skink looks like a dragon .
7 .
“ This is a Lunar Hornet Moth , a species that ’ mimics ’ a hornet to assure its own survival against predators.
” 8 .
We don ’ t know what ’ s scarier : its teeth , its eyes , or its fins .
9 .
Baby Snapping turtles look just like little dinosaurs .
10 .
If you think these are flowers , take a second look .
There ’ s one pink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This looks like a mix between a butterfly and a fish .
12 .
We can ’ t stop staring at this neon blue snake .
13 .
This 2-headed turtle is giving us an alien vibe .
14 .
A moth that is as big as a hand .

Not all animals are fluffy and have a harmless look. Some birds, reptiles, and amphibians have out of this world colors, are enormous in size, and share similarities with dinosaurs and dragons. And even though we thought these animals only existed in movies, the truth is that they are real and could be living right beside us.
To celebrate them, Bright Side selected the most show-stopping animals that will leave you as impressed as we are.
1. “I caught a lizard... WITH WINGS!”
2. In addition to having a super poisonous stinger, scorpions also glow in the dark. Creepy!
3. We’re sure this fish wouldn’t go unnoticed if we swam by it in the sea.
4. “This caterpillar looks like a dragon.”
5. “I found a lizard with 2 tails in my driveway this morning.”
6. This Crocodile Skink looks like a dragon.
7. “This is a Lunar Hornet Moth, a species that ’mimics’ a hornet to assure its own survival against predators.”
8. We don’t know what’s scarier: its teeth, its eyes, or its fins.
9. Baby Snapping turtles look just like little dinosaurs.
10. If you think these are flowers, take a second look. There’s one pink and one yellow Orchid Mantis.
11. This looks like a mix between a butterfly and a fish.
12. We can’t stop staring at this neon blue snake.
13. This 2-headed turtle is giving us an alien vibe.
14. A moth that is as big as a hand.
15. “Holding the claws of a male Southern Cassowary.”


brightside--2020-08-27--20 Things That Totally Look Like Something Else

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest From accidentally summoning the spirit of a unicorn in your campfire to finding dog faces hidden in a tree , spotting eyes and faces in non-living objects is actually normal .
The scientific name for it is “ anthropomorphism ” but there ’ s more to it .
At times , there are also things that look totally different than what they ’ re supposed to , completely tricking a person upon first glance .
1 .
“ This rock looks like it has blood vessels.
” 2 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Age but my wife says E.T.
” 3 .
“ This smudge on my glasses looks like a mountain.
” 4 .
This mug of coffee is not empty but full .
5 .
There might be a dog trapped in this tree ... 6 .
Cucumbers can be whatever they want to be , even a pear .
7 .
Those are water droplets , not a web .
8 .
“ This fountain in Azerbaijan designed to look like dandelions ” 9 .
When you miss your cat so much , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This isn ’ t snow , nor is it the surface of the moon — these are clouds .
12 .
“ This is not blurry .
It ’ s what 1,254 bicycles look like.
” 13 .
These citrus fruits look like they have tentacles .
14 .
“ Artificial grass seating looks like something straight out of Photoshop !
” 15 .
A bell pepper that looks like a human clenched fist 16 .
A bird pooped on my car and now it looks like the ocean .
17 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficiency lays an egg , the shell is like paper.
” 18 .
“ Took a picture of my daughter lighting a campfire and it appears as if she ’ s summoning the spirit of a unicorn.
” 19 .
“ The reflection of my TV makes it look like Girl with the Pearl Earring is in my backyard !
”

From accidentally summoning the spirit of a unicorn in your campfire to finding dog faces hidden in a tree, spotting eyes and faces in non-living objects is actually normal. The scientific name for it is “anthropomorphism” but there’s more to it. At times, there are also things that look totally different than what they’re supposed to, completely tricking a person upon first glance.
People are sharing photos of their unusual finds on the Internet, and Bright Side has collected 20 of the best shots for our readers.
1. “This rock looks like it has blood vessels.”
2. “I think it looks like Sid from Ice Age but my wife says E.T.”
3. “This smudge on my glasses looks like a mountain.”
4. This mug of coffee is not empty but full.
5. There might be a dog trapped in this tree...
6. Cucumbers can be whatever they want to be, even a pear.
7. Those are water droplets, not a web.
8. “This fountain in Azerbaijan designed to look like dandelions”
9. When you miss your cat so much, you start seeing it everywhere.
10. This isn’t snow, nor is it the surface of the moon — these are clouds.
11. “An unripened pomegranate looks like a nightmare.”
12. “This is not blurry. It’s what 1,254 bicycles look like.”
13. These citrus fruits look like they have tentacles.
14. “Artificial grass seating looks like something straight out of Photoshop!”
15. A bell pepper that looks like a human clenched fist
16. A bird pooped on my car and now it looks like the ocean.
17. “When a chicken with a calcium deficiency lays an egg, the shell is like paper.”
18. “Took a picture of my daughter lighting a campfire and it appears as if she’s summoning the spirit of a unicorn.”
19. “The reflection of my TV makes it look like Girl with the Pearl Earring is in my backyard!”
20. “A mushroom with an apple print”


brightside--2020-08-27--If a Random Girl Starts Acting Like Your Friend in Public, Play Along. Here’s Why

Contrary to popular belief , talking to strangers is actually good for your health , according to experts .
However , while it ’ s up to the individual person whether they wish to talk to strangers or not , if a woman approaches you and pretends to know you , you shouldn ’ t take this lightly .
There might be an urgent reason for her behavior .
We at Bright Side would like to talk about this with our readers .
Why unknown women might act like they know you If a lady you don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and acts like she ’ s your friend , she could be in trouble .
She might be being followed or threatened .
Her approaching you could be a cry for help .
According to the WHO , 1 in 3 women are victims of violence and abuse .
Here ’ s why you should play along In order to assess the situation better , keep talking to the woman and have a look around .
Watch out for people or things that seem odd .
Also , if she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweating , breathing fast , and showing other signs of panic .
Try this trick to discreetly ask if someone is in trouble .
It should be noted that in rare cases , someone might genuinely mistake you for their friend or even approach you for other reasons .
To better assess the situation , when the stranger starts talking to you , you can casually say something like , “ Let me show you my new dog , ” or “ Remember this photo of us ?
” and pull your phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching .
Type , “ Are you in trouble ?
” and show it to the woman .
If she says yes , discreetly call for help .
If you were faced with a similar situation , what would you do ?
Have you ever turned to a stranger for help ?

Contrary to popular belief, talking to strangers is actually good for your health, according to experts. However, while it’s up to the individual person whether they wish to talk to strangers or not, if a woman approaches you and pretends to know you, you shouldn’t take this lightly.
There might be an urgent reason for her behavior. We at Bright Side would like to talk about this with our readers.
Why unknown women might act like they know you
If a lady you don’t know approaches you, strikes up a conversation, and acts like she’s your friend, she could be in trouble. She might be being followed or threatened. Her approaching you could be a cry for help. According to the WHO, 1 in 3 women are victims of violence and abuse.
Here’s why you should play along
In order to assess the situation better, keep talking to the woman and have a look around. Watch out for people or things that seem odd. Also, if she’s in trouble, she might also be sweating, breathing fast, and showing other signs of panic.
Thousands of women have shared similar experiences.
Try this trick to discreetly ask if someone is in trouble.
It should be noted that in rare cases, someone might genuinely mistake you for their friend or even approach you for other reasons. To better assess the situation, when the stranger starts talking to you, you can casually say something like, “Let me show you my new dog,” or “Remember this photo of us?” and pull your phone out without alerting anybody who might be watching. Type, “Are you in trouble?” and show it to the woman. If she says yes, discreetly call for help.


brightside--2020-08-27--20 Photos That Show Love and Care Can Heal Any Heart and Soul Forever

Animals actually experience many emotions .
There are so many things out there that can disappoint , scare , and hurt them both emotionally and physically .
And it is in our power to make them happy again , because , just like us , all they need is love .
1 .
This little one was abandoned for years in a pet store and literally changed its color after adoption .
2 .
“ Before and after the adoption of Lily ” 3 .
The difference a few months can make 5 .
“ One month of being adopted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
This puppy was found frozen and then nursed back to health .
7 .
“ She was somehow the last of her litter to be adopted.
” 8 .
“ Found him in the garden .
After a bath and a visit to the vet all he wants to do is sit with me and eat.
” 9 .
“ He lived with an abusive family and didn ’ t trust anyone , and today was the first time he agreed to come to work with me.
” 10 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s sister lives just down the street from us today.
” 11 .
“ After months of fighting , she turned a corner and now lives happily ever after with her sister.
” 12 .
“ I adopted this cat when he was 18 , thinking we would have a few months left to give him a good retirement .
He ’ s still going strong at 20.
” 13 .
“ I heard a series of meows and stumbled across these 7 kittens.
” 15 .
“ We adopted this cute boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today , for the first time , he plopped in my lap and did this.
” 17 .
“ When we got them , the shelter said they *had* to be adopted together .
They demonstrate why on a daily basis.
” 18 .
“ I adopted a severely matted , worm infested , underweight mop last November and it was the best decision I ’ ve ever made.
” 19 .
We found a baby parrot on the road a few days back .
He wouldn ’ t look at us the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddle every time he sleeps .
20 .
“ I adopted the saddest looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago .
”

Animals actually experience many emotions. There are so many things out there that can disappoint, scare, and hurt them both emotionally and physically. And it is in our power to make them happy again, because, just like us, all they need is love.
We at Bright Side couldn’t just pass by when the power of kindness and love saved someone, and we want to share some of these stories with you.
1. This little one was abandoned for years in a pet store and literally changed its color after adoption.
2. “Before and after the adoption of Lily”
3. The difference a few months can make
4. A loving owner cured this beauty.
5. “One month of being adopted, already my best bud!”
6. This puppy was found frozen and then nursed back to health.
7. “She was somehow the last of her litter to be adopted.”
8. “Found him in the garden. After a bath and a visit to the vet all he wants to do is sit with me and eat.”
9. “He lived with an abusive family and didn’t trust anyone, and today was the first time he agreed to come to work with me.”
10. “We found out that our puppy’s sister lives just down the street from us today.”
11. “After months of fighting, she turned a corner and now lives happily ever after with her sister.”
12. “I adopted this cat when he was 18, thinking we would have a few months left to give him a good retirement. He’s still going strong at 20.”
13. “I heard a series of meows and stumbled across these 7 kittens.”
14. A happy doggo 10 minutes after getting adopted
15. “We adopted this cute boy and he has been SUPER shy. Today, for the first time, he plopped in my lap and did this.”
16. “Adopted this senior chonk today. Gonna start his weight loss journey!”
17. “When we got them, the shelter said they *had* to be adopted together. They demonstrate why on a daily basis.”
18. “I adopted a severely matted, worm infested, underweight mop last November and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.”
19. We found a baby parrot on the road a few days back. He wouldn’t look at us the first day and now he wants to cuddle every time he sleeps.
20. “I adopted the saddest looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.”
Do you have any stories about giving a very cute and unprotected animal a second chance at happiness? Share them with us!


brightside--2020-08-27--6 Ingredients You Can Add to Water for a Healthy and Flat Tummy

Detox water is not just some fleeting hype .
Studies show that it really helps your body to get rid of toxins , lose weight , and boost energy levels .
But there are also some effective ingredients for these drinks , aside from lemon and ginger , that you can easily find at home .
A saltwater flush is recommended to cleanse your colon and treat chronic constipation .
It ’ s also crucial to know that we need salt in the right amount and excluding it totally is not such a great decision .
Sodium helps you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , muscles , and blood pressure levels when it ’ s dissolved in the blood .
Try a saltwater flush if you ’ re chronically constipated or if you ’ re experiencing irregular bowel movements .
• Mix 2 teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt and 4 cups of warm water .
• If you want to make it taste better , add some lemon .
• Drink it as quickly as possible on an empty stomach .
Modern science confirms the many beneficial health effects associated with consuming garlic .
It can reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cholesterol levels , and detoxify the body of heavy metals .
It happens because of the sulfur compounds that you get when garlic is chopped , crushed , or chewed .
But you can get all these health benefits without eating it .
You can try it in a nice drink .
• Take 2 pieces of garlic and slice them .
• Wait for 10 minutes and then mix them with 500 ml of water .
• Let it sit for at least 2 hours .
Both apples and cinnamon can help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mixing these ingredients will add some important antioxidants into your diet , including vitamins C and B. Cinnamon has many health benefits , including lowering cholesterol and fighting diabetes .
• Slice 2 apples .
Add them , along with 2 cinnamon sticks , to a pitcher of water .
• Place in the fridge for an hour to allow the flavors to infuse .
A cool refreshing drink with a cucumber flavor can be of help if you want to skip the urge to drink a soda or in case if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a natural antioxidant and there are just 34 calories in 1 large cucumber .
You can add fresh cucumber or just improve the taste of your drink .
• Freeze the slices or cubes in the fridge .
• Add them to your water when you feel hungry or thirsty .
• You can also add lemon or mint to improve the taste .
Black pepper is an excellent ingredient if you want to detox your body and lose some weight .
Studies claim that it has antioxidant properties that may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heart disease .
Moreover , it can improve sugar metabolism and lower cholesterol levels .
• Get the following ingredients : half a tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns , 1 tablespoon of grated ginger , 1 tablespoon of honey , 1 lemon , and 2 glasses of water .
• Mix the pepper with grated ginger .
Now pour in the honey and mix everything well .
• Boil the water and pour in glasses .
Add one tablespoon of the mixture to one glass of water .
Add the juice of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lemon ) .
Don ’ t wait until it gets cold .
Drink warm .
The benefits of rosemary are impressive .
Studies showed that it may help improve your digestion , memory , and immune system .
Scientists have also found that rosemary may be good for your brain and work as a type of neurological protection .
Having a drink with this plant in small doses can be a nice and useful habit .
• Take a lemon , cut its rind off and slice it .
• Put the lemon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 0.9 liter ) jar .
• Chill this drink in the fridge for at least 2 hours ( or overnight ) .
Please , consult with a specialist if you can use this or that ingredient .

Detox water is not just some fleeting hype. Studies show that it really helps your body to get rid of toxins, lose weight, and boost energy levels. But there are also some effective ingredients for these drinks, aside from lemon and ginger, that you can easily find at home.
We at Bright Side like to stay hydrated and found some nice recipes that can upgrade your daily water intake.
1. Water with non-iodized salt
A saltwater flush is recommended to cleanse your colon and treat chronic constipation. It’s also crucial to know that we need salt in the right amount and excluding it totally is not such a great decision. Sodium helps you to maintain the proper functioning of the nerves, muscles, and blood pressure levels when it’s dissolved in the blood. Try a saltwater flush if you’re chronically constipated or if you’re experiencing irregular bowel movements. Recipe: Mix 2 teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt and 4 cups of warm water. If you want to make it taste better, add some lemon. Drink it as quickly as possible on an empty stomach.
2. Water with garlic
Modern science confirms the many beneficial health effects associated with consuming garlic. It can reduce blood pressure, combat sickness, improve cholesterol levels, and detoxify the body of heavy metals. It happens because of the sulfur compounds that you get when garlic is chopped, crushed, or chewed. But you can get all these health benefits without eating it. You can try it in a nice drink. Recipe: Take 2 pieces of garlic and slice them. Wait for 10 minutes and then mix them with 500 ml of water. Let it sit for at least 2 hours.
3. Water with apple and cinnamon
Both apples and cinnamon can help you to lose weight and boost metabolism. Mixing these ingredients will add some important antioxidants into your diet, including vitamins C and B. Cinnamon has many health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and fighting diabetes. Recipe: Slice 2 apples. Add them, along with 2 cinnamon sticks, to a pitcher of water. Place in the fridge for an hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. Water with cucumber ice cubes
A cool refreshing drink with a cucumber flavor can be of help if you want to skip the urge to drink a soda or in case if you are craving junk food. It’s a natural antioxidant and there are just 34 calories in 1 large cucumber. You can add fresh cucumber or just improve the taste of your drink. Recipe: Slice a cucumber or make cubes. Freeze the slices or cubes in the fridge. Add them to your water when you feel hungry or thirsty. You can also add lemon or mint to improve the taste.
5. Water with black pepper
Black pepper is an excellent ingredient if you want to detox your body and lose some weight. Studies claim that it has antioxidant properties that may help prevent inflammation, premature aging, and heart disease. Moreover, it can improve sugar metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. Recipe: Get the following ingredients: half a tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 lemon, and 2 glasses of water. Mix the pepper with grated ginger. Now pour in the honey and mix everything well. Boil the water and pour in glasses. Add one tablespoon of the mixture to one glass of water. Add the juice of half a lemon (if you like lemon). Don’t wait until it gets cold. Drink warm.
6. Water with rosemary
The benefits of rosemary are impressive. Studies showed that it may help improve your digestion, memory, and immune system. Scientists have also found that rosemary may be good for your brain and work as a type of neurological protection. Having a drink with this plant in small doses can be a nice and useful habit. Recipe: Get a stalk of fresh rosemary. Take a lemon, cut its rind off and slice it. Put the lemon slices and rosemary in a 32 oz (0.9 liter) jar. Chill this drink in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Please, consult with a specialist if you can use this or that ingredient.


brightside--2020-08-26--20+ Photos Every Girl Can Relate To (You Know These Funny Moments Too)

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest All women have their own little weaknesses and secrets .
We bet that almost every girl has frantically tried to squeeze out the last drop of their favorite cream from a tube or gotten upset because of a pair of damaged shoes .
At Bright Side , we giggled at some of these photos for a long time , because some of our editorial staff has also managed to finish a bunch of beauty products in a year and ruin the washing machine in the most ridiculous way .
The bonus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have their own problems too .
Necessity is the mother of invention .
“ Lesson learned : Quinoa packages have a real time limit in the microwave.
” “ My boyfriend tore open my moisturizer once I couldn ’ t pump anything else out of it and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it really was all gone.
” “ My little brother let his puppy into my room and my favorite flats got mangled to death as a result .
They ’ re from a thrift shop , so I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ The nail salon I go to doesn ’ t like that I get my nails done short , but I love them.
” “ I don ’ t know how to style my hair or what haircut would work .
It ’ s a ball of poof.
” “ I don ’ t want to mess up the design.
” “ I was so hungry when I was eating my fries that I bit my nail off .
How did I even do that ?
” “ I gave my Animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” These 2 were identical before washing .
“ I have a makeup remover towel for every day of the week and an abundance of time .
Behold : the roll.
” “ My new nail polish looks like toothpaste.
” “ My hair does this weird thing where the bottom half of it curls but the top half gets frizzy and straight .
Does anyone know why this happens ?
” You can never have enough beautiful underwear .
“ All of the makeup I used last year ” “ I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put little rocks in his pants .
I can ’ t blame him and learned the hard way to always check pockets.
” “ I can ’ t believe I wore turquoise lipstick this many times.
” Have you ever tried to finish a beauty product like this ?
Bonus : Men have their own little secrets too .

All women have their own little weaknesses and secrets. We bet that almost every girl has frantically tried to squeeze out the last drop of their favorite cream from a tube or gotten upset because of a pair of damaged shoes.
At Bright Side, we giggled at some of these photos for a long time, because some of our editorial staff has also managed to finish a bunch of beauty products in a year and ruin the washing machine in the most ridiculous way. The bonus to the article will prove that men have their own problems too.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
“Lesson learned: Quinoa packages have a real time limit in the microwave.”
“My boyfriend tore open my moisturizer once I couldn’t pump anything else out of it and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it really was all gone.”
“My little brother let his puppy into my room and my favorite flats got mangled to death as a result. They’re from a thrift shop, so I’ll never find the same pair again.”
“The nail salon I go to doesn’t like that I get my nails done short, but I love them.”
“I don’t know how to style my hair or what haircut would work. It’s a ball of poof.”
“I don’t want to mess up the design.”
“I was so hungry when I was eating my fries that I bit my nail off. How did I even do that?”
“One year progress on my eyebrow shade!”
“I gave my Animal Crossing character hyperpigmentation to match my own.”
“Upcycling my face cream containers into succulent pots.”
“I actually finished a nail polish.”
These 2 were identical before washing.
“I have a makeup remover towel for every day of the week and an abundance of time. Behold: the roll.”
“My new nail polish looks like toothpaste.”
“My hair does this weird thing where the bottom half of it curls but the top half gets frizzy and straight. Does anyone know why this happens?”
You can never have enough beautiful underwear.
“All of the makeup I used last year”
“I just wrecked my washing machine because my toddler put little rocks in his pants. I can’t blame him and learned the hard way to always check pockets.”
“I can’t believe I wore turquoise lipstick this many times.”
Have you ever tried to finish a beauty product like this?
Bonus: Men have their own little secrets too.
“I can’t be the only one who puts a T-shirt on my pillow after running out of clean pillowcases?”


brightside--2020-08-26--18 People Who Had a Chance to Build the Country House of Their Dreams and They Didn’t Take It for Gr

18 People Who Had a Chance to Build the Country House of Their Dreams and They Didn’t Take It for Granted

No matter how fast technological progress spreads across the planet , people will always be drawn to nature .
That ’ s why in the summer , we dream of a vacation somewhere far away from civilization — like in a country house or in a village near the sea .
And a cozy and beautiful home helps us to change the scenery .
“ Last night , I opened the doors to my bedroom to let in some cool air.
” “ This is the bed in my treehouse .
I woke up this morning under a mountain of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out of the bed.
” Now , this plain old house is impossible to recognize .
“ My girlfriend and I are over 30 , and we needed a spot to chill in the summer.
” “ My brother built this veranda from scratch for my mother.
” “ My backyard fire pit .
Everything is ready to start a movie night.
” “ My country house in Canada , that I miss it a lot since moving to Germany.
” “ This balcony is tiny but very beautiful thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country house .
And her attitude toward it is that beauty and order are interconnected things there.
” “ My garden patio with jasmine blooming , and bunnies , birds , and a fountain.
” “ I ’ m pleased to know that my parents feel comfortable sitting on the porch in the evening.
” “ My husband and I bought a house a long time ago .
We knew for sure that there would be no vegetable garden .
We experimented with different things — we tried building hills or creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many years , we got what we had never even dreamed of.
” “ My father-in-law had this pile of wooden boards .
I took 4 logs from a neighbor and asked a friend for a handrail and balusters .
I covered the boards with linoleum and made a playground slide for children.
” When you decided to take matters into your own hands and made the right decision .

No matter how fast technological progress spreads across the planet, people will always be drawn to nature. That’s why in the summer, we dream of a vacation somewhere far away from civilization — like in a country house or in a village near the sea. And a cozy and beautiful home helps us to change the scenery.
We at Bright Side always appreciate the pleasant moments we spend outside the city. We included photos in our compilation of wonderful places that will help you feel all the charm of a summer romance.
“Last night, I opened the doors to my bedroom to let in some cool air.”
“My personal backyard sanctuary”
“This is the bed in my treehouse. I woke up this morning under a mountain of blankets and didn’t want to get out of the bed.”
“My father’s perfect backyard”
Now, this plain old house is impossible to recognize.
“My girlfriend and I are over 30, and we needed a spot to chill in the summer.”
“My brother built this veranda from scratch for my mother.”
“My backyard fire pit. Everything is ready to start a movie night.”
“Our veranda in Durham, Canada”
“My country house in Canada, that I miss it a lot since moving to Germany.”
“This balcony is tiny but very beautiful thanks to the artificial grass.”
“My friend has a country house. And her attitude toward it is that beauty and order are interconnected things there.”
“My cozy place for summer nights”
“My garden patio with jasmine blooming, and bunnies, birds, and a fountain.”
“I’m pleased to know that my parents feel comfortable sitting on the porch in the evening.”
“My husband and I bought a house a long time ago. We knew for sure that there would be no vegetable garden. We experimented with different things — we tried building hills or creating a lawn. And now, after many years, we got what we had never even dreamed of.”
“My father-in-law had this pile of wooden boards. I took 4 logs from a neighbor and asked a friend for a handrail and balusters. I covered the boards with linoleum and made a playground slide for children.”
When you decided to take matters into your own hands and made the right decision.
My dad dreamed of making a playground for his grandchildren. But a month ago, he passed away. I found tools and logs, and began to create. The children are happy, my husband and my mother are proud of me, and my brother, who is a furniture-maker, is shocked. The playground slide was tested by 5 children from 2 to 8 years old! They are happy. © Perefly / Pikabu


brightside--2020-08-26--8 Luxury Things People Really Wanted That Are Not Special Any More

During any time period , there have always been clothes , things , and opportunities that were considered a luxury .
For some people , it ’ s a fur coat , for others — their own apartment , and someone else might want to have an expensive car .
But times change and so does the definition of luxury .
Before , for many people , it was important to have a house and now many have decided to not have a home at all and to not be tied to one place .
We at Bright Side decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coveted that are now out of fashion completely .
And at the end of the article , there is a bonus with a story of how you can find yourself in an awkward situation while trying to follow the trends .
An apartment with a great interior design — is there anything better than that ?
Maybe not , but today , the designs are more unique and are not standardized .
The interior design has to reflect the temper and the lifestyle of the owner .
The modern tendency is minimalism — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was difficult and expensive to travel far from your own country .
But every year , the world is becoming more and more open and accessible and people are getting tired of lying on beaches .
This is why more non-trivial kinds of traveling are becoming popular : it is much more interesting to go to Peru or go travel on a boat on the Mediterranean .
At the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s people were earning a lot of money in their successful startups .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that didn ’ t care about brand-name clothing : they are okay with wearing clothes from H & M and Zara .
Their time is so valuable that wasting it on choosing clothes is insane .
This is why the line between luxury clothes and the mass market is becoming blurry .
Luxury brands are realizing that it ’ s time to change and they have started to become more simple because every year , the desire to have exclusive clothing is decreasing .
In the past , gold was a symbol of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of timeless currency — people believed that this precious metal could be sold at a good price at any time .
But for modern people , investing in metals is a thing of the past .
Of course , celebrities still wear expensive jewelry with gemstones that cost a lot .
But for regular people , jewelry is just an accessory .
All reasonable people understand that money has to be in circulation making more money .
Just 20 years ago , someone who owned a mobile phone was a wealthy person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people started to get them .
And then , premium phones like Vertu were made .
Only a few people could afford them .
But then , these phones got outdated and were sold — so these expensive phones appeared in the hands of not very rich people .
However , priorities have changed since then .
Today , a phone is nothing more than a communication device .
It ’ s nice to have a new and expensive model , but nobody draws any conclusions about people based on what phone they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had purebred animals .
For example , in the 1990s and the 2000s , it was trendy to have dogs like Rottweilers and Bull Terriers .
Then , the breeds became popular — for example , Yorkshire Terriers were trendy for about 10 years .
But even though people still often seek out purebred dogs , a new tendency is appearing — getting absolutely ordinary animals from shelters or just adopting them from the streets .
After the era of fur coats and before down jackets became popular , at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trendy to wear a leather jacket .
Everyone wore them — from students to company managers .
And everyone tried to buy something exclusive .
Materials like suede and velour were also on trend .
And then , we replaced leather jackets with down jackets , many of which look identical and are made of synthetic materials .
Going out to a restaurant several decades ago was something very special .
Regular people from regular families went to these places very rarely .
It was a memorable event and it could have even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a restaurant — in the past , there weren ’ t as many of them .
Nowadays , stopping by an Italian or a Chinese place to grab a quick meal is absolutely normal .
Yes , some people prefer eating at home for different reasons , but a lot of people love having different meals in restaurants of different levels .
And there is absolutely nothing memorable about this experience .
Bonus : The story of how you can get into an awkward situation in search of certain brands

During any time period, there have always been clothes, things, and opportunities that were considered a luxury. For some people, it’s a fur coat, for others — their own apartment, and someone else might want to have an expensive car. But times change and so does the definition of luxury. Before, for many people, it was important to have a house and now many have decided to not have a home at all and to not be tied to one place.
We at Bright Side decided to remember which things used to be coveted that are now out of fashion completely. And at the end of the article, there is a bonus with a story of how you can find yourself in an awkward situation while trying to follow the trends.
Interior design
An apartment with a great interior design — is there anything better than that? Maybe not, but today, the designs are more unique and are not standardized. The interior design has to reflect the temper and the lifestyle of the owner. The modern tendency is minimalism — less is more.
Traveling
In the past, it was difficult and expensive to travel far from your own country. But every year, the world is becoming more and more open and accessible and people are getting tired of lying on beaches. This is why more non-trivial kinds of traveling are becoming popular: it is much more interesting to go to Peru or go travel on a boat on the Mediterranean.
Designer clothes
At the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s people were earning a lot of money in their successful startups. This created a new generation of billionaires that didn’t care about brand-name clothing: they are okay with wearing clothes from H&M and Zara. Their time is so valuable that wasting it on choosing clothes is insane. This is why the line between luxury clothes and the mass market is becoming blurry. Luxury brands are realizing that it’s time to change and they have started to become more simple because every year, the desire to have exclusive clothing is decreasing.
Gold jewelry as an investment
In the past, gold was a symbol of wealth and well-being. It was some sort of timeless currency — people believed that this precious metal could be sold at a good price at any time. But for modern people, investing in metals is a thing of the past. Of course, celebrities still wear expensive jewelry with gemstones that cost a lot. But for regular people, jewelry is just an accessory. All reasonable people understand that money has to be in circulation making more money.
Phones decorated with gemstones
Just 20 years ago, someone who owned a mobile phone was a wealthy person. But gradually, more and more people started to get them. And then, premium phones like Vertu were made. Only a few people could afford them. But then, these phones got outdated and were sold — so these expensive phones appeared in the hands of not very rich people. However, priorities have changed since then. Today, a phone is nothing more than a communication device. It’s nice to have a new and expensive model, but nobody draws any conclusions about people based on what phone they have.
Purebred animals
For decades, people have had purebred animals. For example, in the 1990s and the 2000s, it was trendy to have dogs like Rottweilers and Bull Terriers. Then, the breeds became popular — for example, Yorkshire Terriers were trendy for about 10 years. But even though people still often seek out purebred dogs, a new tendency is appearing — getting absolutely ordinary animals from shelters or just adopting them from the streets.
Leather jackets
After the era of fur coats and before down jackets became popular, at the end of the ’90s, it was very trendy to wear a leather jacket. Everyone wore them — from students to company managers. And everyone tried to buy something exclusive. Materials like suede and velour were also on trend. And then, we replaced leather jackets with down jackets, many of which look identical and are made of synthetic materials.
Restaurants
Going out to a restaurant several decades ago was something very special. Regular people from regular families went to these places very rarely. It was a memorable event and it could have even been hard to find a table at a restaurant — in the past, there weren’t as many of them. Nowadays, stopping by an Italian or a Chinese place to grab a quick meal is absolutely normal. Yes, some people prefer eating at home for different reasons, but a lot of people love having different meals in restaurants of different levels. And there is absolutely nothing memorable about this experience.
Bonus: The story of how you can get into an awkward situation in search of certain brands
I go to second-hand stores and I have a friend that only buys clothes in boutiques. Recently, she got a T-shirt that she said she bought in Paris, but I saw her at the second-hand store I go to. She was there and left with this T-shirt! I took a photo of her. So, when she was showing off this T-shirt, I showed her the photo. You should have seen her face! © Podslushano / Ideer.ru


brightside--2020-08-26--19 Plants That Really Love Showing Off

19 Plants That Really Love Showing Off

The world is full of amazing plants .
For example , Rafflesia arnoldii flowers are the biggest in the world and can be up to 17 inches in diameter and weigh up to 24 lbs .
But you don ’ t have to go to a botanical garden to see what other things natural has in store for us : sometimes , surprising things can be seen on the way to work or in someone ’ s home .
We at Bright Side will never get tired of learning more new things about the world of plants .
For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giant dandelion and a plant that looks like Mentos .
And in the bonus , you will learn what happens if you leave a bag of potatoes in an empty apartment for 3 months .
“ Just had to show off this enormous new leaf on my Alocasia Thailand Giant !
It grows in my garden !
” “ This sunflower sprouted from a ’ Sunset Mix ’ packet I planted for my mom.
” “ I was on my way to work when I saw this giant dandelion .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something like this in my 19 years.
” “ Can anyone identify this unusual plant found in Thailand ?
” “ I was walking in my neighborhood and this camellia literally stopped me in my tracks.
” The flowers of the Jade vine are really this colorful .
“ Blooms looking like rubies !
My stunning Hoya wayetii .
My bedroom smells heavenly now.
” “ Saw this on my way to work .
It looks so sad.
” “ Freshly finished absorbing its old leaves .
I really like the color the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tiny brain.
” — “ It looks like the plant that shoots the poison darts from the original Jumanji movie .
I ’ d stay away.
” Bonus : “ I was away for 3 months .
When I came back and saw what happened to the potatoes , they almost gave me a heart attack .
”

The world is full of amazing plants. For example, Rafflesia arnoldii flowers are the biggest in the world and can be up to 17 inches in diameter and weigh up to 24 lbs. But you don’t have to go to a botanical garden to see what other things natural has in store for us: sometimes, surprising things can be seen on the way to work or in someone’s home.
We at Bright Side will never get tired of learning more new things about the world of plants. For example, today, you will see a giant dandelion and a plant that looks like Mentos. And in the bonus, you will learn what happens if you leave a bag of potatoes in an empty apartment for 3 months.
— “My bat flower just bloomed. Beautifully ugly!” — “Woah that’s cool, it almost looks more like a snarling cat.”
“Just had to show off this enormous new leaf on my Alocasia Thailand Giant! It grows in my garden!”
“This sunflower sprouted from a ’Sunset Mix’ packet I planted for my mom.”
— “My Ascot Rainbow plant has a strange mutation.” — “I actually have no idea what I’m looking at.”
“I was on my way to work when I saw this giant dandelion. It’s the first time I’ve seen something like this in my 19 years.”
“Can anyone identify this unusual plant found in Thailand?”
“DO NOT TOUCH THESE FRUITS WITHOUT GLOVES. They are loaded with irritant raphide needles and will sting you.”
— “These look tasty.” — “I wouldn’t eat them because they’d be an expensive snack: $40 for a plant that is 4” across."
Mutated asparagus
“I was walking in my neighborhood and this camellia literally stopped me in my tracks.”
“Smiling seed cone. Banksia species... An Australian bush plant”
The flowers of the Jade vine are really this colorful.
— “This creepy plant...”
— “I had one of these. Named it Henry.”
“Blooms looking like rubies! My stunning Hoya wayetii. My bedroom smells heavenly now.”
“This plant looks like fruity Mentos.”
“Saw this on my way to work. It looks so sad.”
“Show off”
“Freshly finished absorbing its old leaves. I really like the color the new leaves are. Looks like a tiny brain.”
— “The elusive donut plant. Truly a rare & forbidden sight to behold.” — “It looks like the plant that shoots the poison darts from the original Jumanji movie. I’d stay away.”
— “My caladium is a work of art.” — “They are so beautiful! I really thought they were just drawn.”
Bonus: “I was away for 3 months. When I came back and saw what happened to the potatoes, they almost gave me a heart attack.”


brightside--2020-08-26--19 People That Just Wanted to Get a Cat but Didn’t Think About the Consequences

When you get a cat , your life changes .
You won ’ t be able to get up at the time you want , you may be attacked at the most unexpected moment , and a calm mealtime will only be possible in your dreams .
But your life will definitely be way more fun .
What ’ s really the point of blackout curtains if your cat is going to open them every morning ?
“ What do you mean by , ’ What did you do ?
’ The shower curtains were like this already !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Or to breathe ... ” “ Loki says no to me crocheting.
” “ Does this count ?
She didn ’ t even let me wrap my towel properly first.
” “ Benny recently learned that the acoustics in the shower will amplify his voice and the curtain will protect him from the squirt bottle .
His concerts start at 4 AM and last until everyone in the house is up with him.
” “ Every single day ...
He will stay in the bag pretending to be stuck , then attack you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer help.
” “ Of all the places to sit ... She picks the clean dry cleaning.
” “ Her name is Oh No !
It fits her very well .
While I ’ m sweeping , she ’ s scattering the debris around !
She ’ s currently obsessed with uncooked spaghetti , keeps her entertained for hours !
” “ This happens when I open a can of tuna.
” “ My cat sits up here all night meowing for attention , even if I bring her down to spend time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keeps meowing .
Why cat , why ?
” “ Harry , hiding under the side of the bed waiting to grab my feet ” “ A compilation of my cat Jasmine screaming at me because she swatted her crinkle toy under the stove .
She screams so loud she shuts her eyes sometimes .
The neighbors hear her from outside the house .
My cat is a banshee.
” One piece of tuna = one piece released “ My dad bought a cactus to discourage Mingus from getting on the counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cactus .
”

When you get a cat, your life changes. You won’t be able to get up at the time you want, you may be attacked at the most unexpected moment, and a calm mealtime will only be possible in your dreams. But your life will definitely be way more fun.
We at Bright Side adore cats, even despite all the crazy stunts they pull.
What’s really the point of blackout curtains if your cat is going to open them every morning?
Throne of destruction
“What do you mean by, ’What did you do?’ The shower curtains were like this already!”
“Because who needs personal space... Or to breathe...”
“Loki says no to me crocheting.”
“Does this count? She didn’t even let me wrap my towel properly first.”
“Benny recently learned that the acoustics in the shower will amplify his voice and the curtain will protect him from the squirt bottle. His concerts start at 4 AM and last until everyone in the house is up with him.”
“Moved the stove today and found Gracie’s stash...”
“Slept in past normal breakfast time...”
“My father attempting to eat dinner in peace”
“Every single day... He will stay in the bag pretending to be stuck, then attack you effortlessly, launching himself free if you offer help.”
“Of all the places to sit... She picks the clean dry cleaning.”
“Her name is Oh No! It fits her very well. While I’m sweeping, she’s scattering the debris around! She’s currently obsessed with uncooked spaghetti, keeps her entertained for hours!”
“This happens when I open a can of tuna.”
“My cat sits up here all night meowing for attention, even if I bring her down to spend time together, she runs back up immediately and keeps meowing. Why cat, why?”
“Harry, hiding under the side of the bed waiting to grab my feet”
“A compilation of my cat Jasmine screaming at me because she swatted her crinkle toy under the stove. She screams so loud she shuts her eyes sometimes. The neighbors hear her from outside the house. My cat is a banshee.”
One piece of tuna = one piece released
“My dad bought a cactus to discourage Mingus from getting on the counter. Here’s Mingus with the cactus.”


brightside--2020-08-26--10+ Things About Brazilian Culture That Make It So Unique

For some people , it ’ s hard to imagine an apartment without carpet or friendly neighborhood valets .
But these aren ’ t the only surprising things you ’ ll find in Brazil .
In this country , women almost never use razors and they wash the floors in a way you ’ d never imagine .
Even gestures in this country can have totally different meanings .
For example , the innocent “ okay ” gesture is almost the same as giving the middle finger here .
1 .
Women have a special way of dealing with leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg hair is considered masculine , so many women don ’ t want to make a spectacle of it , but Brazilian women have a special way of dealing with leg hair .
Instead of cutting it , they bleach it .
Many women noticed that their blonde friends could get away with having a little fuzz on their legs .
Because of this , bleaching hair to a lighter color became a popular , rather painless , alternative .
2 .
They understand punctuality in a very peculiar way .
3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a friendly valet might be closer than you think .
In Brazil , there are people that can take care of your car for you .
They ’ re called “ flanelinhas.
” This is how it works : you park in a spot ( not a private parking lot ) and people come up to you and offer to look after your car .
You agree and leave , and the person will be waiting with your car when you come back .
Oftentimes , this service is free ( but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them anyway ) .
4 .
It ’ s better to not show off your things or money .
Unfortunately , there are many pickpockets in Brazilian cities , as is the case in many other cities around the world .
Just use common sense and become familiar with your surroundings .
If someone sees you with an iPhone or a lot of cash , you might lose both very soon , so try not to be too flashy .
Don ’ t leave your things anywhere .
And it ’ s recommended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rings , earrings , bracelets , and other items ) .
5 .
The locals carry toothpaste and toothbrushes everywhere .
Some local people brush their teeth after each time they eat at work , in cafes , or anywhere else .
When this is the case , it likely means they carry everything they need around with them , from toothpaste to their own toothbrush .
Additionally , you may also see people wash their hands both before and after they go to the restroom , and there are times when this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as it is of locals .
6 .
In Brazil , they love dogs more than cats .
7 .
Hundreds of languages are spoken in Brazil .
As The Simpsons famously joked about , tourists like to assume that Brazilians speak Spanish , but the national language is Portuguese and it ’ s spoken by around 98 % of the population .
Brazilian Portuguese is spoken and written slightly differently than how it is in Europe , similar to the differences between American English and British English .
But Portuguese is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are actually over 200 indigenous languages spoken by Brazil ’ s natives , like Arára and Ye ’ kuana .
There is also a Brazilian sign language .
In addition to that , there are also languages that were brought over by immigrants , like Japanese or Italian , some of which have legal status in certain regions .
In case you were wondering , only around 4 % of Brazilians speak Spanish .
8 .
Flushing toilet paper is the worst thing you could do .
The local sewage structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is why nobody ever throws it into the toilet .
Every house , cafe , and hotel has a special bucket .
It ’ s important to understand that if you try to flush toilet paper , it will clog the pipes and everything in there will just pour out on the floor .
By the way , it ’ s better to carry toilet paper with you , because many public places just don ’ t have it and there is a risk that you could be in an awkward situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manicure is a regular ritual for local Brazilian women .
10 .
The most popular hair color there is blonde .
When we think about Brazilian women , we imagine brunettes .
But contrary to that notion , many Brazilian women love going blonde .
This was proven to be true when a newcomer to the country once talked about a time they went to a prestigious restaurant where the locals were eating .
There were around 10 women there and all of them were natural brunettes that had dyed their hair blonde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash floors the way we do .
12 .
Taking a shower in most homes and hotels is pretty risky .
14 .
São Paulo has its own “ Little Tokyo.
” In New Orleans , people have Mardi Gras to blow off steam before Lent , but Brazil has one of the biggest Fat Tuesday celebrations on Earth , at least according to the Guinness World Records , known as Carnival .
Associated with parades and lavish costumes , the celebration is known for attracting millions of people each year , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in money .
The annual festival traditionally starts on the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday and goes until Ash Wednesday at noon .

For some people, it’s hard to imagine an apartment without carpet or friendly neighborhood valets. But these aren’t the only surprising things you’ll find in Brazil. In this country, women almost never use razors and they wash the floors in a way you’d never imagine. Even gestures in this country can have totally different meanings. For example, the innocent “okay” gesture is almost the same as giving the middle finger here.
Bright Side found out some things about life in Brazil that’ll shock the rest of the world.
1. Women have a special way of dealing with leg hair.
Generally, in Brazil, leg hair is considered masculine, so many women don’t want to make a spectacle of it, but Brazilian women have a special way of dealing with leg hair. Instead of cutting it, they bleach it. Many women noticed that their blonde friends could get away with having a little fuzz on their legs. Because of this, bleaching hair to a lighter color became a popular, rather painless, alternative.
2. They understand punctuality in a very peculiar way.
Punctuality in Brazil is pretty special. If you have an appointment planned for 9 AM, don’t expect anyone to show up before 9:15 AM. If you are invited to a party at 8 PM, don’t come before 9 PM, otherwise the hosts will be very surprised.
3. If you want to park your car, a friendly valet might be closer than you think.
In Brazil, there are people that can take care of your car for you. They’re called “flanelinhas.” This is how it works: you park in a spot (not a private parking lot) and people come up to you and offer to look after your car. You agree and leave, and the person will be waiting with your car when you come back. Oftentimes, this service is free (but it’s considered proper to pay them anyway).
4. It’s better to not show off your things or money.
Unfortunately, there are many pickpockets in Brazilian cities, as is the case in many other cities around the world. Just use common sense and become familiar with your surroundings. If someone sees you with an iPhone or a lot of cash, you might lose both very soon, so try not to be too flashy. Don’t leave your things anywhere. And it’s recommended that women not wear expensive jewelry (rings, earrings, bracelets, and other items).
5. The locals carry toothpaste and toothbrushes everywhere.
Some local people brush their teeth after each time they eat at work, in cafes, or anywhere else. When this is the case, it likely means they carry everything they need around with them, from toothpaste to their own toothbrush. Additionally, you may also see people wash their hands both before and after they go to the restroom, and there are times when this behavior is expected of tourists just as much as it is of locals.
6. In Brazil, they love dogs more than cats.
Among all of the pet owners in Brazil, 58% have a dog and only 28% have a cat. Dogs here are real family members. They dress them in shirts and even socks. Some dogs wear jewelry (for example, earrings) which are fixed to their fur with non-toxic glue.
7. Hundreds of languages are spoken in Brazil.
As The Simpsons famously joked about, tourists like to assume that Brazilians speak Spanish, but the national language is Portuguese and it’s spoken by around 98% of the population. Brazilian Portuguese is spoken and written slightly differently than how it is in Europe, similar to the differences between American English and British English. But Portuguese is really just the tip of the iceberg. There are actually over 200 indigenous languages spoken by Brazil’s natives, like Arára and Ye’kuana. There is also a Brazilian sign language. In addition to that, there are also languages that were brought over by immigrants, like Japanese or Italian, some of which have legal status in certain regions. In case you were wondering, only around 4% of Brazilians speak Spanish.
8. Flushing toilet paper is the worst thing you could do.
The local sewage structure can’t handle toilet paper, which is why nobody ever throws it into the toilet. Every house, cafe, and hotel has a special bucket. It’s important to understand that if you try to flush toilet paper, it will clog the pipes and everything in there will just pour out on the floor. By the way, it’s better to carry toilet paper with you, because many public places just don’t have it and there is a risk that you could be in an awkward situation.
9. A weekly pedicure and manicure is a regular ritual for local Brazilian women.
Nail salons in Brazilian cities are very popular and almost every woman goes there once a week. It doesn’t matter what your social status or income is, you have to have good-looking nails. The local women really love bright colors, like red.
10. The most popular hair color there is blonde.
When we think about Brazilian women, we imagine brunettes. But contrary to that notion, many Brazilian women love going blonde. This was proven to be true when a newcomer to the country once talked about a time they went to a prestigious restaurant where the locals were eating. There were around 10 women there and all of them were natural brunettes that had dyed their hair blonde.
11. Brazilians don’t wash floors the way we do.
In many bathrooms in Brazil, there is a drain in the floor. This helps clean up the kitchen and other rooms. And they don’t use vacuum cleaners often, but they do sweep the floors regularly. The floors are washed with giant squeegees called “rodo.”
12. Taking a shower in most homes and hotels is pretty risky.
Hotels and apartments in Brazil are equipped with electric showers that scare many people because the wires stick straight out of the showerhead.
13. Brazilians don’t like carpet.
A floor covered with carpets is not a Brazilian thing. One of the reasons is because carpets are hard to clean. The classic Brazilian floor is wood and granite.
14. São Paulo has its own “Little Tokyo.”
The Liberdade district in São Paulo, Brazil, is estimated to be the largest ethnic Japanese community outside of Japan itself. The Japanese presence began in the neighborhood in 1912 and the country’s influence is very visible in the area. Notably, a 30-foot-tall red torii arch marks the entrance to Liberdade, as it was established in 1974. Cosplayers dressed like anime and manga characters are also said to be a common sight in the area.
Bonus: Brazil’s Carnival attracts (and generates) millions each year!
In New Orleans, people have Mardi Gras to blow off steam before Lent, but Brazil has one of the
biggest Fat Tuesday celebrations on Earth, at least according to the Guinness World Records, known as Carnival. Associated with parades and lavish costumes, the celebration is known for attracting millions of people each year, including thousands of tourists, and generating millions in money. The annual festival traditionally starts on the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday and goes until Ash Wednesday at noon.


brightside--2020-08-26--10 Details That Made the Royals Style Icons

If you take a closer look at the representatives of the British Royal family , you will notice inconspicuous details that often appear in their outfits .
For example , we noticed that Kate Middleton often appears in culottes , while Meghan Markle loves trench coats .
It ’ s hard to say which ones the ladies chose themselves and which are the result of the successful work of their stylists .
Whatever it is , one thing is clear : in order to look royal , you don ’ t need to put in a lot of effort .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t wait to share the most interesting details with you about the style of the best half of the royal family .
In addition to the style of Princess Diana and Kate Middleton , we also researched the style of Meghan Markle .
Despite the fact that Prince Harry ’ s wife renounced her royal title , she still prefers luxurious styles in the best traditions of Windsor .
Stockings that match the color of the dress Diana , like all representatives of the royal family , had to wear nylon stockings for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow revive this boring wardrobe detail , the princess often chose stockings in bright colors to match her outfits .
Espadrilles are the best summer shoes .
Espadrilles are definitely the favorite type of summer shoe among all royal ladies .
They ’ re an integral part of both Kate and Meghan ’ s summer wardrobes .
Sky-blue eyeliner has become one of Diana ’ s trademarks .
The bright hue accentuated the depth of the princess ’ s eyes and was her little secret weapon .
According to the royal protocol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their shoulders .
However , Meghan Markle broke this rule over and over again .
But she did it with such grace that even the queen turned a blind eye to this mischief .
It seems that culottes are one of Kate Middleton ’ s favorites and they have already become her trademark .
The future queen skillfully combines them with both elegant high-heeled shoes and practical sneakers .
Meghan is a big fan of black and neutral colors .
But she can often be seen in outfits that boast bright , saturated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ olive skin .
Trench coats : the more , the better Trench coats take up a significant place in the wardrobe of Prince Harry ’ s wife .
Over and over again , Meghan has demonstrated her ability to create elegant , yet modern looks with the most fashionable outerwear of recent seasons .
Diana loved to experiment with accessories .
A string of pearls worn on the back , a sapphire necklace word as a tiara , and gloves in different colors — these are just a few of the princess ’ @ @ @ @

If you take a closer look at the representatives of the British Royal family, you will notice inconspicuous details that often appear in their outfits. For example, we noticed that Kate Middleton often appears in culottes, while Meghan Markle loves trench coats. It’s hard to say which ones the ladies chose themselves and which are the result of the successful work of their stylists. Whatever it is, one thing is clear: in order to look royal, you don’t need to put in a lot of effort.
At Bright Side, we can’t wait to share the most interesting details with you about the style of the best half of the royal family. In addition to the style of Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, we also researched the style of Meghan Markle. Despite the fact that Prince Harry’s wife renounced her royal title, she still prefers luxurious styles in the best traditions of Windsor.
Stockings that match the color of the dress
Diana, like all representatives of the royal family, had to wear nylon stockings for official events. And in order to somehow revive this boring wardrobe detail, the princess often chose stockings in bright colors to match her outfits.
Espadrilles are the best summer shoes.
Espadrilles are definitely the favorite type of summer shoe among all royal ladies. They’re an integral part of both Kate and Meghan’s summer wardrobes.
Blue eyeliner
Sky-blue eyeliner has become one of Diana’s trademarks. The bright hue accentuated the depth of the princess’s eyes and was her little secret weapon.
Tweed is a secret weapon of noblewomen.
Glossy magazines unofficially dubbed Kate Middleton the “Queen of Tweed.” The Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe contains a wide variety of woolen items, from tweed suits to jackets.
Bare shoulders
According to the royal protocol, it is prohibited for ladies to bare their shoulders. However, Meghan Markle broke this rule over and over again. But she did it with such grace that even the queen turned a blind eye to this mischief.
If we’re talking about pants, let’s talk culottes.
It seems that culottes are one of Kate Middleton’s favorites and they have already become her trademark. The future queen skillfully combines them with both elegant high-heeled shoes and practical sneakers.
Bright colors
Meghan is a big fan of black and neutral colors. But she can often be seen in outfits that boast bright, saturated colors, which perfectly match her natural olive skin.
Trench coats: the more, the better
Trench coats take up a significant place in the wardrobe of Prince Harry’s wife. Over and over again, Meghan has demonstrated her ability to create elegant, yet modern looks with the most fashionable outerwear of recent seasons.
Cape dresses
Another interesting detail of Meghan’s wardrobe are cape dresses. Exquisite capes highlight Markle’s elegance and are an excellent choice for formal ceremonies and important meetings.
Experiments with accessories
Diana loved to experiment with accessories. A string of pearls worn on the back, a sapphire necklace word as a tiara, and gloves in different colors — these are just a few of the princess’s favorite tricks.


brightside--2020-08-26--Someone Spilled These 20 Floofers, but Please Don’t Call the Janitor

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest If there ’ s something we can learn from animals , it ’ s how to relax .
You ’ ve probably noticed how your pets can turn from agile and athletic creatures to sluggish pancakes .
And it looks like they wake up from their slumber with every cell in their body rejuvenated !
We at Bright Side wish we could master the art of relaxation as perfectly as our furry friends have .
So here are some educational pictures you can use to try to teach yourself this skill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecc , he does not attacc , all he does is lie perfectly flat.
” 2 .
“ Too hot for this fox in London today !
” 3 .
Just some mashed potatoes on the floor 4 .
“ Fish got a bit hot snoozing in the sun and went full supercat.
” 5 .
How to get your hooman ’ s attention : 6 .
Just doing a bit of yoga .
8 .
When you ate too much and need to rest : 9 .
“ Hobbes shows trust by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 11 .
“ I meant to adopt an Australian Cattle Dog , but I think I got a baby seal.
” 12 .
It ’ s gon na be hard to get this ink spot off the chair .
14 .
Spilling the goods in all directions 15 .
Someone left a mop on the floor .
17 .
Hey , you forgot your legs in the back !
18 .
“ Somebody forgot to put the cap on and he ’ s just oozing out .
”

If there’s something we can learn from animals, it’s how to relax. You’ve probably noticed how your pets can turn from agile and athletic creatures to sluggish pancakes. And it looks like they wake up from their slumber with every cell in their body rejuvenated!
We at Bright Side wish we could master the art of relaxation as perfectly as our furry friends have. So here are some educational pictures you can use to try to teach yourself this skill!
1. “He does not protecc, he does not attacc, all he does is lie perfectly flat.”
2. “Too hot for this fox in London today!”
3. Just some mashed potatoes on the floor
4. “Fish got a bit hot snoozing in the sun and went full supercat.”
5. How to get your hooman’s attention:
6. Just doing a bit of yoga.
7. “When I sits, I splits.”
8. When you ate too much and need to rest:
9. “Hobbes shows trust by presenting me with his soft white underbelly.”
10. That’s one looong ferret.
11. “I meant to adopt an Australian Cattle Dog, but I think I got a baby seal.”
12. It’s gonna be hard to get this ink spot off the chair.
13. Fantastic sploot!
14. Spilling the goods in all directions
15. Someone left a mop on the floor.
16. Careful, your cup is chipped!
17. Hey, you forgot your legs in the back!
18. “Somebody forgot to put the cap on and he’s just oozing out.”
19. Such perfect fluff!
20. Seems comfortable...


brightside--2020-08-26--19 Thrift Hunters With an Eagle Eye Who Never Miss a Good Deal

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Finding cool items in piles of used things is sort of art that requires talent and expertise .
Those lucky people who have this talent will never miss a good gem .
A $ 9 dress that looks like a red carpet gown , a set of golden and silver rings for just $ 2 , or a stylish chair in an amazing color for free — thrift hunters know what to look for , and they get it .
Here at Bright Side , we adore thrift stores for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and these 19 Reddit users seem to share our passion .
They got themselves some truly amazing items on the cheap , or even for free .
Take a look at their thrift store hauls .
1 .
“ I needed an emergency dress for an event yesterday and found one for $ 9 at my favorite charity shop.
” 2 .
“ I got this beautiful mustard chair today for free !
” 3 .
“ I thrifted this 1960s honeymoon set , nightgown and dressing robe , for $ 10.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a month ago and found the chairs tonight .
$ 15 bistro set complete.
” 5 .
“ An early 1960s , based on the label , Wilson Folmar .
And it has pockets !
” 6 .
“ Found these Harry Potter wands at Goodwill for $ 2 each.
” 8 .
“ Dragonfly wingback chair from an estate sale for $ 40 ” 9 .
“ I always keep my eyes out for the highest waisted shorts I can when thrifting !
These are my most recent find.
” 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 sterling silver rings in this $ 2.00 bag at an estate sale today !
Lucky days happen !
” 11 .
“ Found this beautiful Sottero & Midgley wedding dress for $ 25 at Goodwill today !
” 12 .
“ I thrifted this old hair drying chair from the ’ 50s about 6 months ago .
Got bored and converted it to a lamp and reading chair.
” 14 .
“ This beautiful ’ 60s chair and ottoman for $ 60 is my greatest thrift store haul.
” 16 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.
” 17 .
“ A Karen Millen dress that has never been worn — plus it fits like a glove !
” 18 .
“ 2 unrelated sets of mirrors that go perfectly together .
$ 10 !
” 19 .
“ When I found this dress for $ 5 at my local thrift store , I knew I had to have it !
”

Finding cool items in piles of used things is sort of art that requires talent and expertise. Those lucky people who have this talent will never miss a good gem. A $9 dress that looks like a red carpet gown, a set of golden and silver rings for just $2, or a stylish chair in an amazing color for free — thrift hunters know what to look for, and they get it.
Here at Bright Side, we adore thrift stores for the precious things you can find there, and these 19 Reddit users seem to share our passion. They got themselves some truly amazing items on the cheap, or even for free. Take a look at their thrift store hauls.
1. “I needed an emergency dress for an event yesterday and found one for $9 at my favorite charity shop.”
2. “I got this beautiful mustard chair today for free!”
3. “I thrifted this 1960s honeymoon set, nightgown and dressing robe, for $10.”
4. “Bought the table over a month ago and found the chairs tonight. $15 bistro set complete.”
5. “An early 1960s, based on the label, Wilson Folmar. And it has pockets!”
6. “Found these Harry Potter wands at Goodwill for $2 each.”
7. “Copped this camera for $30.”
8. “Dragonfly wingback chair from an estate sale for $40”
9. “I always keep my eyes out for the highest waisted shorts I can when thrifting! These are my most recent find.”
10. “I found 2 14k gold and 3 sterling silver rings in this $2.00 bag at an estate sale today! Lucky days happen!”
11. “Found this beautiful Sottero & Midgley wedding dress for $25 at Goodwill today!”
12. “I thrifted this old hair drying chair from the ’50s about 6 months ago. Got bored and converted it to a lamp and reading chair.”
13. “Koi fish handblown drinking glasses for $8”
14. “This beautiful ’60s chair and ottoman for $60 is my greatest thrift store haul.”
15. “This $30 3-piece pink suit I got yesterday”
16. “Found this lovely set only for $3.”
17. “A Karen Millen dress that has never been worn — plus it fits like a glove!”
18. “2 unrelated sets of mirrors that go perfectly together. $10!”
19. “When I found this dress for $5 at my local thrift store, I knew I had to have it!”


brightside--2020-08-26--18 Childhood Pics of Celebrities That Made Us Want to Shake the Dust Off Our Family Albums

Celebrities know how to make their fans go , “ Aww ” by simply posting a pic on their social @ @ @ @ @ a childhood photo from the family archive , tons of likes and comments are granted @ @ @ @ @ cracked — the quality doesn ’ t matter , because these warm photos tell the @ @ @ @ @ and clumsy teens who have exciting lives in front of them .
Here at Bright @ @ @ @ @ looked through the Instagram accounts of 18 celebrities to find and show you their childhood @ @ @ @ @ with you , how these stars have changed since they ’ ve grown up .
@ @ @ @ @ cutest to you ?
Do you have a favorite childhood picture of yourself ?
Share @ @ @ @ @ archives in the comments !

Celebrities know how to make their fans go, “Aww” by simply posting a pic on their social media. If this is a childhood photo from the family archive, tons of likes and comments are granted. Black-and-white, blurred, cracked — the quality doesn’t matter, because these warm photos tell the touching stories of cute babies and clumsy teens who have exciting lives in front of them.
Here at Bright Side, we’ve looked through the Instagram accounts of 18 celebrities to find and show you their childhood pics and compare, together with you, how these stars have changed since they’ve grown up.
Will Smith
Reese Witherspoon
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
Amanda Seyfried
Julia Roberts
Drew Barrymore
Jennifer Aniston
Alicia Silverstone
Shannen Doherty
Jason Priestley
Kirsten Dunst
Ben Stiller
Kate Hudson
Natalie Portman
Sophie Turner
John Legend
Jessica Biel


brightside--2020-08-26--20 Times When Someone’s Creativity and Sense of Humor Created a Little Masterpiece

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest 1 .
“ I thought it was weird that someone put tape over the sign ... ” 2 .
“ I quietly changed a picture in my house to one I photoshopped , to surprise my wife.
” 3 .
“ A local theatre didn ’ t get their Avengers : Endgame poster , so they improvised.
” 4 .
“ Some interesting face paint I had done as a child ” 6 .
“ My mom missed a group photo , so she offered to photoshop herself in.
” 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my trash can and it always looks concerned when it starts getting full.
” 9 .
“ I couldn ’ t figure out why someone randomly put a picture of Rocky Balboa on the ceiling at work .
Then I noticed the watermark.
” 10 .
“ My sister asked me why I needed a green screen .
I told her my girlfriend and I had a very important project to work on.
” 11 .
“ My friends got their wedding pictures back .
The photographer had a little fun.
” 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new bike helmet , my brother-in-law got her a Drake face-print balaclava , and now she looks like a custom video game character.
” 13 .
“ The teachers at my school are having a door decorating contest .
This is my math teacher ’ s door.
” 14 .
“ A customer asked me if I wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy.
” 15 .
“ I like to draw over pictures of my cats on Snapchat ... ” 16 .
“ Someone hacked the touch-screen information boards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campus.
” 17 .
“ My buddy dressed up as his cat for Halloween .
Look at the cats face ... ” 18 .
“ My brain MRI looks like the Grinch.
” 19 .
“ My new hobby is taking pictures of my TV at an angle.
” 20 .
“ My 15-year-old daughter bought this frog at a thrift store and then painted him majestically .
”

Being hilarious doesn’t require a lot of effort for everyone. Some people are just ingenious enough to come up with top quality practical jokes. Like the person who made Rocky Balboa out of a ceiling stain.
Now, Bright Side brings you a few laughs on a silver platter with some examples of masterpieces that were born out of intelligent and funny minds.
1. “I thought it was weird that someone put tape over the sign...”
2. “I quietly changed a picture in my house to one I photoshopped, to surprise my wife.”
3. “A local theatre didn’t get their Avengers: Endgame poster, so they improvised.”
4. “Some interesting face paint I had done as a child”
5. “My husband thoroughly enjoyed the science museum.”
6. “My mom missed a group photo, so she offered to photoshop herself in.”
7. “I put googly eyes on my trash can and it always looks concerned when it starts getting full.”
8. “Valentine’s Day card from a student”
9. “I couldn’t figure out why someone randomly put a picture of Rocky Balboa on the ceiling at work. Then I noticed the watermark.”
10. “My sister asked me why I needed a green screen. I told her my girlfriend and I had a very important project to work on.”
11. “My friends got their wedding pictures back. The photographer had a little fun.”
12. “I got my girlfriend a new bike helmet, my brother-in-law got her a Drake face-print balaclava, and now she looks like a custom video game character.”
13. “The teachers at my school are having a door decorating contest. This is my math teacher’s door.”
14. “A customer asked me if I wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy.”
15. “I like to draw over pictures of my cats on Snapchat...”
16. “Someone hacked the touch-screen information boards in the main building of my university campus.”
17. “My buddy dressed up as his cat for Halloween. Look at the cats face...”
18. “My brain MRI looks like the Grinch.”
19. “My new hobby is taking pictures of my TV at an angle.”
20. “My 15-year-old daughter bought this frog at a thrift store and then painted him majestically.”


brightside--2020-08-26--15 Times People Upgraded Old Stuff and Made Their Homes Stunning

An old bathroom can look new and expensive for just $ 12 .
A coffee table can become an outstanding installation thanks to LED mirrors .
All these ideas can make our space unique without requiring you to spend tons of money , and these people prove it .
We at Bright Side are in love with these upgrading ideas and want to share 15 pictures that can inspire you to do the same .
1 .
“ I just made my bathroom counter look like this with an $ 11.99 roll of adhesive paper.
” 3 .
“ Roommates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got bored and proved them wrong.
” 5 .
“ Before and after a chair renovation !
The chairs were free , primer and paint were just $ 25 !
” 6 .
“ My friend and I make coffee tables out of old piano frames .
Here ’ s our latest creation.
” 8 .
A piece of wood and resin coating can upgrade your bathroom .
12 .
“ The neighbor built this neat greenhouse out of salvaged windows and doors.
” 15 .
“ Got this side table off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 3 hours and $ 4 worth of rope and glue to upcycle it to this !
” Have you ever renovated anything old in your house ?
Do you believe that you don ’ t need to buy new things to make your place look expensive ?

An old bathroom can look new and expensive for just $12. A coffee table can become an outstanding installation thanks to LED mirrors. All these ideas can make our space unique without requiring you to spend tons of money, and these people prove it.
We at Bright Side are in love with these upgrading ideas and want to share 15 pictures that can inspire you to do the same.
1. “I just made my bathroom counter look like this with an $11.99 roll of adhesive paper.”
2. “I made a 600-LED programmable infinity mirror coffee table!”
3. “Roommates thought the sink was permanently stained. I got bored and proved them wrong.”
4. “$12.00 penny sink, priceless!”
5. “Before and after a chair renovation! The chairs were free, primer and paint were just $25!”
6. “My friend and I make coffee tables out of old piano frames. Here’s our latest creation.”
7. “This couch I made out of a bathtub”
8. A piece of wood and resin coating can upgrade your bathroom.
9. A simple wooden chair turns into art!
10. “Makeshift drawers I made from old suitcases”
11. “Furniture made out of 44-gallon steel drums”
12. “The neighbor built this neat greenhouse out of salvaged windows and doors.”
13. “Crafted a lamp out of a retired stacking toy.”
14. The perfect mirror upgrade with plastic spoons
15. “Got this side table off the curb. I spent a little over 3 hours and $4 worth of rope and glue to upcycle it to this!”