brightside--2020-08-01--18 Animals That Don’t Need Speaking Skills to Express Their Feelings

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We all just wish that our pets could communicate with us .
It would be so much if they could tell us what they felt or what they really thought of us .
Or maybe they ’ d utter something nice to lift our mood on a bad day .
We at Bright Side believe that animals don ’ t need speaking skills to let us know about something important .
Sometimes their facial expressions and their actions say more than words could .
1 .
“ My dog after his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The look my dog gives my grandpa ” 3 .
“ We adopted a friend for our parrot today and they already love each other.
” 6 .
“ I ’ m in danger of being nuzzled to death.
” 8 .
“ Quokkas are the face of happiness.
” 9 .
When they found out they had to sit in a traffic jam for 3 hours : 12 .
Anything can be a comfortable bed if you try hard enough 13 .
The way they love each other is priceless .
14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love through the screen 16 .
“ You can see it all in her eyes.
” 17 .
The puppy seems to really enjoy the ride 18 .
The animal handlers at the Oregon Zoo took the elephant around to meet some other animals .
The sea animals were his favorite .

We all just wish that our pets could communicate with us. It would be so much if they could tell us what they felt or what they really thought of us. Or maybe they’d utter something nice to lift our mood on a bad day. We at Bright Side believe that animals don’t need speaking skills to let us know about something important. Sometimes their facial expressions and their actions say more than words could.
1. “My dog after his first grooming session”
2. “The look my dog gives my grandpa”
3. “We adopted a friend for our parrot today and they already love each other.”
4. “A happy duckling taking a shower”
5. “What kind of CATerpillar is this?”
6. “I’m in danger of being nuzzled to death.”
7. “Brain freeze!”
8. “Quokkas are the face of happiness.”
9. When they found out they had to sit in a traffic jam for 3 hours:
10. “High five, doggo!”
11. “This pupper is ready for a bedtime story!”
12. Anything can be a comfortable bed if you try hard enough
13. The way they love each other is priceless.
14. You can feel Ponca’s love through the screen
15. “Arthur loves his portrait.”
16. “You can see it all in her eyes.”
17. The puppy seems to really enjoy the ride
18. The animal handlers at the Oregon Zoo took the elephant around to meet some other animals. The sea animals were his favorite.


brightside--2020-08-01--15 Small Acts of Kindness That Prove This World Still Has a Chance

Turns out , helping others has a similar positive effect on us as running for 3 miles .
It lowers stress levels and keeps sickness away but that is just a pleasant bonus .
There are people out there who believe in the sole power of kindness .
They always step up to help the ones in need , be it turtles , pelicans , dogs , or fellow humans .
1 .
“ My grandfather built a floating dock for turtles in the lake by their house and the turtles love it.
” 2 .
“ My friend noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family to support them or a witness , so he stepped in and helped them.
” 3 .
“ My dad rescued her from an abandoned storefront 2 years ago .
They watch TV like this.
” 4 .
My dad is old and can ’ t take his dog on walks anymore .
Two kids volunteered to help .
Look how happy she is !
5 .
After 5 years , this kid decided he wanted a haircut and waited a bit longer to make sure it was long enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pelican had hooks stuck in its beak .
My amazing brother was the only one who stepped in and helped.
” 7 .
“ My grandma knitted a small rug made of plastic bags instead of throwing them out to help the environment.
” 8 .
“ My local zoo gives donated Christmas trees to the llamas because evidently , llamas love Christmas.
” 9 .
“ Proud of my daughter .
10 days before her wedding she became a bone marrow match and went ahead with it.
” 10 .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get hit by a car and took it to a vet.
” 11 .
A tow truck broke down while towing a car , so a bigger truck showed up to help .
12 .
“ I saw a mother duck looking at her baby who had fallen down into a hole .
I rescued the baby duck and reunited them.
” 13 .
“ My best friend died from leukemia and I was too young to help .
Yesterday , I donated stem cells to a stranger fighting the same illness.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tire in a sketchy part of town .
These 2 gentlemen stopped and offered to help.
” 15 .
“ Been feeding my neighbor ’ s elderly dog a biscuit every night for years .
Now their new cat is coming over for some too .
”

Turns out, helping others has a similar positive effect on us as running for 3 miles. It lowers stress levels and keeps sickness away but that is just a pleasant bonus. There are people out there who believe in the sole power of kindness. They always step up to help the ones in need, be it turtles, pelicans, dogs, or fellow humans.
Bright Side truly believes in the power of kindness and would like to share this beautiful compilation of small yet kind deeds with our readers.
1. “My grandfather built a floating dock for turtles in the lake by their house and the turtles love it.”
2. “My friend noticed a gay couple didn’t have a family to support them or a witness, so he stepped in and helped them.”
3. “My dad rescued her from an abandoned storefront 2 years ago. They watch TV like this.”
4. My dad is old and can’t take his dog on walks anymore. Two kids volunteered to help. Look how happy she is!
5. After 5 years, this kid decided he wanted a haircut and waited a bit longer to make sure it was long enough to donate.
6. “This poor pelican had hooks stuck in its beak. My amazing brother was the only one who stepped in and helped.”
7. “My grandma knitted a small rug made of plastic bags instead of throwing them out to help the environment.”
8. “My local zoo gives donated Christmas trees to the llamas because evidently, llamas love Christmas.”
9. “Proud of my daughter. 10 days before her wedding she became a bone marrow match and went ahead with it.”
10. “A friend of mine saw a baby deer get hit by a car and took it to a vet.”
11. A tow truck broke down while towing a car, so a bigger truck showed up to help.
12. “I saw a mother duck looking at her baby who had fallen down into a hole. I rescued the baby duck and reunited them.”
13. “My best friend died from leukemia and I was too young to help. Yesterday, I donated stem cells to a stranger fighting the same illness.”
14. “I got a flat tire in a sketchy part of town. These 2 gentlemen stopped and offered to help.”
15. “Been feeding my neighbor’s elderly dog a biscuit every night for years. Now their new cat is coming over for some too.”


brightside--2020-08-01--7 Exercises You Can Do to Make Your Hair Lush

Hair can often be very difficult to maintain , and to keep it in tip-top shape , women are constantly looking out for new products to keep it lush .
However , you should know that there are some simple exercises you can do yourself , at home , that can also help with this .
For hair growth , blood circulation to the scalp is essential , and you can improve this circulation with simple scalp massage exercises .
You can easily do these yourself at home .
1 .
Begin at the crown of your head and start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in circular motions .
2 .
Continue massaging the sides and back , in the same way , for around 5 to 10 minutes a day .
You can also easily do some hands-free scalp exercises on-the-go .
1 .
Lift your eyebrows as high as you can and remain in that position for 2 minutes before returning to the resting position .
2 .
Furrow your eyebrows as high as possible , remaining in that position for 2 minutes before returning to the resting position .
3 .
Lift your eyebrows as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that position for 3 minutes before returning to the resting position .
You can also use the tips of your fingers to stretch the skin of your scalp .
Simply place your fingers on your forehead and push and pull them away from each other .
Aside from promoting hair growth , this can also relieve tension and stress .
The Indian head massage is an ancient practice based on Ayurveda , which is more than 1,000 years old .
This massage involves rhythmic movements to acupressure points that are traditionally called Marma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with both hands onto your scalp and rub — repeat this process 2 or 3 times , with whatever pressure feels good to you .
• Grab ahold of fistfuls of hair and gently pull it to relieve tension from your scalp .
• With the use of the heels of your hands , squeeze your temples , and with your fingertips pointing upward , make slow , circular movements .
• Massage your neck , from your shoulders to the nape of your neck on both sides .
Repeat this process several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making little circles on the back of your head , where the base of the skull meets the spine .
Again , keep the pressure at comfortable level .
• Then , move on to the shoulders , with one hand on the opposite shoulder , squeeze the muscle from the base of the neck to the tip of the shoulder , then go down the arm all the way to the elbow .
Do this 3 times before moving on to the other shoulder .
Then , soothe those shoulders with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Finish by rubbing your hands through your hair from the front of the head to the base of the neck .
Repeat a few times , and you ’ re done !
Aside from being a great practice to keep your hair lush , this also reduces stress and anxiety , relaxes the muscles ( especially those in the face ) , relieves eye strain and insomnia , restores joint movement , and boosts the immune system .
Neck exercises are great at encouraging hair growth .
To perform this exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will cause your neck muscles to stretch .
1 .
Stand up straight with your hands down in a natural position .
2 .
Move your head forward and backward , and extend it as much as you can .
3 .
Perform the same extension movements , but sideways , and hold on each side for around 10 seconds .
By stretching those muscles in your neck , it allows any trapped tension and stress to be released , improving blood flow , and ultimately , it not only promotes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair .
Some of the most popular methods for promoting hair growth involve yoga poses .
Uttanasana , which is also called Standing Forward Fold Pose , stimulates blood flow to the scalp .
It also relieves stress , one of the main causes of hair loss .
1 .
Stand upright with your hands in the air .
2 .
With your knees straight , try to touch your feet with the tips of your fingers .
At first , it might be difficult to do .
But doing this 5 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quickly improve , and your hair will love you for it .
You may also want to perform Vajrasana , or Diamond Pose , which helps avoid hair loss and promotes hair growth .
This exercise should only be done after lunch or dinner .
1 .
Begin by kneeling on the floor , with your buttocks touching your heels .
2 .
Then , keep your hands on your thighs and allow yourself to sit in this comfortable position .
The goal is to try and stay positioned this way for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathing exercises such as Kapal Bhati pranayama , which is a practice performed in yoga , are great at promoting hair growth .
Kapal Bhati in English means “ shining forehead , ” and you can easily perform this exercise yourself at home today .
The “ shining forehead ” exercise involves a series of inhalations and exhalations .
1 .
Begin by sitting in a comfortable position with your back straight .
2 .
Then , take a deep breath , and while you do so , pull your stomach in as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brief and the inhalation longer .
3 .
Perform this 20 times to complete one round .
Kapal Bhati pranayama is great at strengthening damaged hair and helping the growth of new hair by pumping fresh oxygen to the scalp .
It also keeps hair roots strong and delays the premature greying of the hair .
This inversion method is a popular technique for stimulating hair growth .
This technique is composed of 2 parts .
First , you ’ ll want to perform a head massage to stimulate your hair follicles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ upside down to increase the blood flow to the scalp .
1 .
Begin by applying olive oil , argan oil , or coconut oil to your hair and performing a massage by focusing on the scalp and combing through the hair thoroughly .
2 .
Use your fingers to massage your head in circles , switching between a clockwise and counterclockwise motion for around 5 minutes .
3 .
Lay down on your bed with your head hanging down and your neck supported by the edge of the bed .
4 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and you ’ re done !
Once the 4 minutes have passed , slowly maneuver your head back to a natural position and wash off the oil from your hair .
It is advised to perform this every day for a week each month to stimulate hair growth .
If you want to go the extra step , you can measure your hair each week and write down your progress .
Another great way to promote hair growth is by performing cardio exercises regularly , and these should be part of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the side-to-side hop , which as the name indicates , involves hopping from side to side .
1 .
Begin by standing straight with a hip-width gap between both feet .
Keep your arms placed as if you were jogging .
2 .
Then , slightly bend your knees and jump sideways , left to right .
The way that this contributes to hair growth is thanks to the release of sebum , an oily substance that prevents your scalp and hair from drying out .
To go one step further , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steam bath after you are done exercising , as it increases sebum production even more .

Hair can often be very difficult to maintain, and to keep it in tip-top shape, women are constantly looking out for new products to keep it lush. However, you should know that there are some simple exercises you can do yourself, at home, that can also help with this.
Today, Bright Side will highlight exercises, like poses and massages, that can do wonders for your hair.
1. Warming up the scalp
For hair growth, blood circulation to the scalp is essential, and you can improve this circulation with simple scalp massage exercises. You can easily do these yourself at home. 1. Begin at the crown of your head and start rubbing your fingers into your scalp, in circular motions. 2. Continue massaging the sides and back, in the same way, for around 5 to 10 minutes a day.
You can also easily do some hands-free scalp exercises on-the-go. 1. Lift your eyebrows as high as you can and remain in that position for 2 minutes before returning to the resting position. 2. Furrow your eyebrows as high as possible, remaining in that position for 2 minutes before returning to the resting position. 3. Lift your eyebrows as high as you can and remain in that position for 3 minutes before returning to the resting position. You can also use the tips of your fingers to stretch the skin of your scalp. Simply place your fingers on your forehead and push and pull them away from each other. Aside from promoting hair growth, this can also relieve tension and stress.
2. Indian head massage
The Indian head massage is an ancient practice based on Ayurveda, which is more than 1,000 years old. This massage involves rhythmic movements to acupressure points that are traditionally called Marma points. Gently push your fingers with both hands onto your scalp and rub — repeat this process 2 or 3 times, with whatever pressure feels good to you. Grab ahold of fistfuls of hair and gently pull it to relieve tension from your scalp. With the use of the heels of your hands, squeeze your temples, and with your fingertips pointing upward, make slow, circular movements. Massage your neck, from your shoulders to the nape of your neck on both sides. Repeat this process several times. Massage with your thumbs, making little circles on the back of your head, where the base of the skull meets the spine. Again, keep the pressure at comfortable level. Then, move on to the shoulders, with one hand on the opposite shoulder, squeeze the muscle from the base of the neck to the tip of the shoulder, then go down the arm all the way to the elbow. Do this 3 times before moving on to the other shoulder. Then, soothe those shoulders with large circular movements in the same area. Finish by rubbing your hands through your hair from the front of the head to the base of the neck. Repeat a few times, and you’re done! Aside from being a great practice to keep your hair lush, this also reduces stress and anxiety, relaxes the muscles (especially those in the face), relieves eye strain and insomnia, restores joint movement, and boosts the immune system.
3. Neck exercises
Neck exercises are great at encouraging hair growth. To perform this exercise, simply perform front-to-back and side-to-side movements, which will cause your neck muscles to stretch. 1. Stand up straight with your hands down in a natural position. 2. Move your head forward and backward, and extend it as much as you can. 3. Perform the same extension movements, but sideways, and hold on each side for around 10 seconds. By stretching those muscles in your neck, it allows any trapped tension and stress to be released, improving blood flow, and ultimately, it not only promotes hair growth but also helps heal damaged hair.
4. Yoga poses
Some of the most popular methods for promoting hair growth involve yoga poses. Uttanasana, which is also called Standing Forward Fold Pose, stimulates blood flow to the scalp. It also relieves stress, one of the main causes of hair loss. 1. Stand upright with your hands in the air. 2. With your knees straight, try to touch your feet with the tips of your fingers. At first, it might be difficult to do. But doing this 5 to 10 times a day will allow you to quickly improve, and your hair will love you for it. You may also want to perform Vajrasana, or Diamond Pose, which helps avoid hair loss and promotes hair growth. This exercise should only be done after lunch or dinner. 1. Begin by kneeling on the floor, with your buttocks touching your heels. 2. Then, keep your hands on your thighs and allow yourself to sit in this comfortable position. The goal is to try and stay positioned this way for as long as you can.
5. Breathing exercises
Certain breathing exercises such as Kapal Bhati pranayama, which is a practice performed in yoga, are great at promoting hair growth. Kapal Bhati in English means “shining forehead,” and you can easily perform this exercise yourself at home today. The “shining forehead” exercise involves a series of inhalations and exhalations. 1. Begin by sitting in a comfortable position with your back straight. 2. Then, take a deep breath, and while you do so, pull your stomach in as much as possible. Keep the exhalation brief and the inhalation longer. 3. Perform this 20 times to complete one round. Kapal Bhati pranayama is great at strengthening damaged hair and helping the growth of new hair by pumping fresh oxygen to the scalp. It also keeps hair roots strong and delays the premature greying of the hair.
6. Inverted poses
This inversion method is a popular technique for stimulating hair growth. This technique is composed of 2 parts. First, you’ll want to perform a head massage to stimulate your hair follicles. Then, the second part involves hanging upside down to increase the blood flow to the scalp. 1. Begin by applying olive oil, argan oil, or coconut oil to your hair and performing a massage by focusing on the scalp and combing through the hair thoroughly. 2. Use your fingers to massage your head in circles, switching between a clockwise and counterclockwise motion for around 5 minutes. 3. Lay down on your bed with your head hanging down and your neck supported by the edge of the bed. 4. Remain in this position for 4 minutes, and you’re done! Once the 4 minutes have passed, slowly maneuver your head back to a natural position and wash off the oil from your hair. It is advised to perform this every day for a week each month to stimulate hair growth. If you want to go the extra step, you can measure your hair each week and write down your progress.
7. Cardio exercises
Another great way to promote hair growth is by performing cardio exercises regularly, and these should be part of your hair care routine. One such exercise is the side-to-side hop, which as the name indicates, involves hopping from side to side. 1. Begin by standing straight with a hip-width gap between both feet. Keep your arms placed as if you were jogging.
2. Then, slightly bend your knees and jump sideways, left to right. 3. Continue repeating this process. The way that this contributes to hair growth is thanks to the release of sebum, an oily substance that prevents your scalp and hair from drying out. To go one step further, you may want to relax in a steam bath after you are done exercising, as it increases sebum production even more.


brightside--2020-08-01--These Are Baby Succulents, and They Are Equally Good for Your Health and Soul

Having plants at home makes you feel happier — it ’ s a proven fact .
And although there are no studies on this , we believe that certain plants have a truly positive impact on our health because just looking at them takes you to seventh heaven .
Here at Bright Side , we came across an adorable type of succulent known as baby succulents .
We want to show them to you and tell you why you should find a spot for a couple of them at home .
A study showed that house plants purify the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they produce more oxygen and humidify the air , preventing it from getting too dry .
As it turns out , plants can also boost your productivity .
However , you shouldn ’ t surround yourself with too many of them because , even more surprisingly , a study showed that doing this can have a negative effect on task performance .
3 .
They make you feel better .
Studies confirmed that house plants improve your mental health .
They put you in a better mood and boost your self-esteem .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight depression .
But particular kinds , like aloe , have actual healing properties .
Aloe can heal cuts , bruises , and second-degree burns .
Succulents are great because they ’ re used to living in any environment .
They feel equally good in the mountains and in tropics as they do your bedroom .
They just need some water , light , and a lot of love .
Also , a study showed that taking care of houseplants is a nice leisure activity that reduces stress .
And this is probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ succulent !
Nowadays , there are millions of kinds of succulents that come in all different shapes and sizes .
You can find many of them you ’ ll instantly fall in love with , and they ’ ll make your home cozier than ever .
Do you have plants at home ?
Have you ever noticed any other effects they had on you ?
Tell us in the comments !

Having plants at home makes you feel happier — it’s a proven fact. And although there are no studies on this, we believe that certain plants have a truly positive impact on our health because just looking at them takes you to seventh heaven.
Here at Bright Side, we came across an adorable type of succulent known as baby succulents. We want to show them to you and tell you why you should find a spot for a couple of them at home.
1. They purify the air.
A study showed that house plants purify the air by removing chemicals and toxins. Moreover, they produce more oxygen and humidify the air, preventing it from getting too dry.
2. They improve your productivity.
As it turns out, plants can also boost your productivity. However, you shouldn’t surround yourself with too many of them because, even more surprisingly, a study showed that doing this can have a negative effect on task performance.
3. They make you feel better.
Studies confirmed that house plants improve your mental health. They put you in a better mood and boost your self-esteem.
4. They have healing superpowers.
Overall, succulents help you relax and fight depression. But particular kinds, like aloe, have actual healing properties. Aloe can heal cuts, bruises, and second-degree burns.
5. They’re easy to handle.
Succulents are great because they’re used to living in any environment. They feel equally good in the mountains and in tropics as they do your bedroom. They just need some water, light, and a lot of love. Also, a study showed that taking care of houseplants is a nice leisure activity that reduces stress.
6. They’re adorable.
And this is probably the most persuasive reason to get a succulent! Nowadays, there are millions of kinds of succulents that come in all different shapes and sizes. You can find many of them you’ll instantly fall in love with, and they’ll make your home cozier than ever.


brightside--2020-08-01--I Lived 7 Days Following the Rules of a Famous Psychologist and Stopped to Save My Life

Rule № 1 : Do what you want .
For a long time , I ’ ve wanted to spend my whole income on myself , instead of saving it , or spending it on food , services , and stuff .
I spent everything in 3 days , and then I found out that my husband ’ s paycheck would be delayed for 3 days .
It was a terrible moment , and I was extremely nervous .
To calm myself down , I put on one of the dresses I bought and used a new super-expensive lipstick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of this , and that I could just do it once and it would be okay .
Honestly , it wasn ’ t very effective .
My mind kept telling me that I ’ d made a mistake .
How could I have done something so irresponsible — we have kids !
In the following days , I still tried to live by the rule and only do the things I wanted to do .
But these were almost impossible to do without any money .
I was on my way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cup of coffee , but then I remembered that we had almost no money .
I wanted to buy my daughter a new dress for her birthday , but then I realized that I could only decorate her last one .
I felt terrible : It was her birthday and I would be the one wearing a new dress — she wouldn ’ t .
Conclusion : Yes , doing something for myself felt nice .
But harsh reality completely shattered this rule for me .
In the real world , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have responsibilities and you have to take them into account .
Besides , after doing something you want 2-3 times , the satisfaction you get decreases .
There weren ’ t many things I wanted to do .
Try and name at least 5 wishes you have that you can afford .
Rule № 2 : Don ’ t do what you don ’ t want to do .
I have a colleague at work that always makes me mad .
So , I finally told her that I wouldn ’ t do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She got really angry and started to spread rumors about me .
So before , I ’ d never had any problems with my other colleagues , but now many of them don ’ t talk to me and don ’ t invite me to the cafeteria with them .
At home , things didn ’ t go well either .
Every year , at the beginning of spring , we go out of town for a few days with my husband ’ s relatives .
My husband and kids love it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to do a lot of work .
This time , I asked my husband to go without me .
My husband was upset and stopped talking to me , my children were sad , and my relatives got angry with me .
I ended up hiding in the bathroom .
Then they left and I was alone in the apartment .
I ordered some sushi and started watching a film that my husband had never wanted to watch with me .
I wanted to have fun with my newfound loneliness and silence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for the entire 3 days that they were away , I felt as if I was breaking rules and my parents would find out at any moment .
Conclusion : Refusing to go with my relatives was painful .
I ’ m not going to do this again .
But saying “ no ” to the colleague felt nice since I ’ ve wanted to do this for a long time .
So , I will use this rule with the people that are not very close to me .
Rule № @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t like something right away .
My family quickly found out that I hate it that nobody does the dishes , nobody takes out the trash , and nobody helps dust .
Obviously , I was suppressing a lot of feelings that were a surprise both for me and for my family .
But I didn ’ t stop with my family .
I would take a walk with my neighbor almost every day : our kids are the same age and we see each other on the playground .
Somehow , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d often come to our place and stay until late at night .
I ’ m an introvert and this communication was kinda hard for me .
Around this time she came over to our place again and when this happened , I said , “ Sorry , because of these long talks , I ’ ve started to talk to my husband and kids less .
Let ’ s meet outside tomorrow , okay ?
” We met the next day and I talked to her , as usual .
The relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped coming to our place .
Conclusion : In our childhood , we talk honestly about the things we don ’ t like , but many parents don ’ t really care .
And they make us eat , play , read , and do things we don ’ t like .
So , we grow up becoming okay with doing what we don ’ t want to do .
I actually thought that if I were direct with people , they would hate that and would stop talking to me .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that .
And those that can ’ t are probably not my people .
So , I am getting used to this rule .
We have to tell others about things we don ’ t like .
I ’ ve always hated it that when you tell something to someone close to you , and they shoot you with a lot of pieces of advice that you never asked for .
I know a girl who often talks about her problems and says that she doesn ’ t know what to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you inevitably have to tell her what to do .
So , I did just that and then I was angry when I found out that she did exactly the opposite .
It lasted for years and it was the same thing over and over again : she ’ d call me , complain for hours , and I ’ d react and give her my thoughts .
And then I was angry that she didn ’ t do as I said .
So , it happened again , my friend told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was already on my way to think about possible solutions , but then I stopped .
And I said something along the lines of , “ I don ’ t even know what to tell you.
” And then she spent an hour talking about the silly ideas she was offered by 3 other friends and about how she plans to do something very different .
I listened to that and realized that , before , I would have been on that list of silly ideas too .
Conclusion : It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not talk about the things you aren ’ t asked about .
But deep inside , we know when people want our advice and when they just want to talk .
So , I learned to see the difference clearly .
And my friend lost interest in me — there was nothing she could talk to me about .
And I realized I wasn ’ t interested in people like her .
They just use your emotions and they don ’ t actually need your advice .
This was a sobering realization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short answers are only good for men .
Many of my female friends were okay with my chatting .
I tried being specific in my answers several times , but this would upset them and they thought I didn ’ t want to talk to them .
Conclusion : I only use this with men .
With women , it ’ s often pointless — we , unlike men , want to talk more in depth about things .
Rule № 6 : When discussing relationship problems , talk about yourself .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theory for a long time .
It ’ s a way to not hurt other people ’ s feelings , but it ’ s hard to do in real life , especially in the middle of an argument .
It ’ s easier to say something like , “ You are the one that keeps forgetting to pick the kids up from school !
” instead of , “ I don ’ t feel like I have a reliable partner.
” Once , my husband and I started arguing about something .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then I remembered that I had a new life now .
I stopped yelling and quietly said that I felt lonely and lost when we had fights .
My husband was shocked .
He got quiet , and then he sat next to me and we talked like we hadn ’ t talked for ages .
Conclusion : This definitely works .
Lately , we ’ d been having a lot of fights , but now they are on a different level : we don ’ t yell , we discuss problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other .

Psychologist Mikhail Labkovskiy, author of the famous book I Want and I Will: Accepting Yourself, Loving Life, and Becoming Happy, is definitely an edgy person: his big statements often make people that are interested in psychology feel a lot of conflicting emotions.
My name is Yulia and I decided to do an experiment that I’m going to tell Bright Side readers about: For a week, I tried to follow the rules formed by this famous psychologist. And even though they are incredibly simple, I had a very hard time following them.
Rule № 1: Do what you want.
For a long time, I’ve wanted to spend my whole income on myself, instead of saving it, or spending it on food, services, and stuff. I spent everything in 3 days, and then I found out that my husband’s paycheck would be delayed for 3 days. It was a terrible moment, and I was extremely nervous. To calm myself down, I put on one of the dresses I bought and used a new super-expensive lipstick. I kept telling myself that I deserved all of this, and that I could just do it once and it would be okay.
Honestly, it wasn’t very effective. My mind kept telling me that I’d made a mistake. How could I have done something so irresponsible — we have kids! In the following days, I still tried to live by the rule and only do the things I wanted to do. But these were almost impossible to do without any money. I was on my way to work and I wanted to buy a cup of coffee, but then I remembered that we had almost no money. I wanted to buy my daughter a new dress for her birthday, but then I realized that I could only decorate her last one. I felt terrible: It was her birthday and I would be the one wearing a new dress — she wouldn’t. Conclusion: Yes, doing something for myself felt nice. But harsh reality completely shattered this rule for me. In the real world, you’re not on your own, you have responsibilities and you have to take them into account. Besides, after doing something you want 2-3 times, the satisfaction you get decreases. There weren’t many things I wanted to do. Try and name at least 5 wishes you have that you can afford.
Rule № 2: Don’t do what you don’t want to do.
I have a colleague at work that always makes me mad. So, I finally told her that I wouldn’t do anything beyond my official job requirements. She got really angry and started to spread rumors about me. So before, I’d never had any problems with my other colleagues, but now many of them don’t talk to me and don’t invite me to the cafeteria with them. At home, things didn’t go well either. Every year, at the beginning of spring, we go out of town for a few days with my husband’s relatives. My husband and kids love it and I don’t, because I have to do a lot of work. This time, I asked my husband to go without me. My husband was upset and stopped talking to me, my children were sad, and my relatives got angry with me. I ended up hiding in the bathroom.
Then they left and I was alone in the apartment. I ordered some sushi and started watching a film that my husband had never wanted to watch with me. I wanted to have fun with my newfound loneliness and silence so I didn’t understand why, for the entire 3 days that they were away, I felt as if I was breaking rules and my parents would find out at any moment. Conclusion: Refusing to go with my relatives was painful. I’m not going to do this again. But saying “no” to the colleague felt nice since I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. So, I will use this rule with the people that are not very close to me.
Rule № 3: Tell people you don’t like something right away.
My family quickly found out that I hate it that nobody does the dishes, nobody takes out the trash, and nobody helps dust. Obviously, I was suppressing a lot of feelings that were a surprise both for me and for my family. But I didn’t stop with my family. I would take a walk with my neighbor almost every day: our kids are the same age and we see each other on the playground. Somehow, she thought we were friends and she’d often come to our place and stay until late at night. I’m an introvert and this communication was kinda hard for me. Around this time she came over to our place again and when this happened, I said, “Sorry, because of these long talks, I’ve started to talk to my husband and kids less. Let’s meet outside tomorrow, okay?”
We met the next day and I talked to her, as usual. The relationship got a little tense, but she stopped coming to our place. Conclusion: In our childhood, we talk honestly about the things we don’t like, but many parents don’t really care. And they make us eat, play, read, and do things we don’t like. So, we grow up becoming okay with doing what we don’t want to do. I actually thought that if I were direct with people, they would hate that and would stop talking to me. But it turned out that they can live with that. And those that can’t are probably not my people. So, I am getting used to this rule. We have to tell others about things we don’t like.
Rule № 4: Don’t talk unless you’re asked to.
I’ve always hated it that when you tell something to someone close to you, and they shoot you with a lot of pieces of advice that you never asked for. I know a girl who often talks about her problems and says that she doesn’t know what to do. She does it so much, that you inevitably have to tell her what to do. So, I did just that and then I was angry when I found out that she did exactly the opposite. It lasted for years and it was the same thing over and over again: she’d call me, complain for hours, and I’d react and give her my thoughts. And then I was angry that she didn’t do as I said.
So, it happened again, my friend told me about her new problem. I was already on my way to think about possible solutions, but then I stopped. And I said something along the lines of, “I don’t even know what to tell you.” And then she spent an hour talking about the silly ideas she was offered by 3 other friends and about how she plans to do something very different. I listened to that and realized that, before, I would have been on that list of silly ideas too. Conclusion: It’s incredibly hard to be able to stop and not talk about the things you aren’t asked about. But deep inside, we know when people want our advice and when they just want to talk. So, I learned to see the difference clearly. And my friend lost interest in me — there was nothing she could talk to me about. And I realized I wasn’t interested in people like her. They just use your emotions and they don’t actually need your advice.
Rule № 5: Answer questions simply.
When I started thinking about this rule and analyzing my behavior, I realized that I would often wander off in my conversation, answering the simplest of questions. Once, my husband asked me if I’d go to the supermarket the next day and I started telling him all about my plans for the day. Then I noticed his bored eyes and stopped.
This was a sobering realization. But then I realized that these short answers are only good for men. Many of my female friends were okay with my chatting. I tried being specific in my answers several times, but this would upset them and they thought I didn’t want to talk to them. Conclusion: I only use this with men. With women, it’s often pointless — we, unlike men, want to talk more in depth about things.
Rule № 6: When discussing relationship problems, talk about yourself.
I’d known about this rule in theory for a long time. It’s a way to not hurt other people’s feelings, but it’s hard to do in real life, especially in the middle of an argument. It’s easier to say something like, “You are the one that keeps forgetting to pick the kids up from school!” instead of, “I don’t feel like I have a reliable partner.” Once, my husband and I started arguing about something. As usual, we were talking loudly, but then I remembered that I had a new life now. I stopped yelling and quietly said that I felt lonely and lost when we had fights. My husband was shocked. He got quiet, and then he sat next to me and we talked like we hadn’t talked for ages. Conclusion: This definitely works. Lately, we’d been having a lot of fights, but now they are on a different level: we don’t yell, we discuss problems. We also try not to blame each other.
When I was starting this experiment, I expected it to be fun, enlightening, and easy. I was wrong: it was really hard. I wanted to change some things about my life and I honestly tried to follow all the rules. But it turned out that you have to be a very strong person to be able to stop what you’re doing and follow them. Besides, I didn’t always feel morally good: it’s hard to tell people about what I like and what I don’t. Some things made me feel very bad, like for example, my relationship with my coworkers is still bad. Now, I have to find a new job or ask about getting transferred to a different branch. I guess if I followed all the rules literally, I would lose my family and my job. Or maybe, I was just taking the recommendations too seriously.


brightside--2020-08-01--20+ Funny Comics That Show All the Chaos and Fun Motherhood Brings

Having kids means happiness , as well as new chores , nighttime adrenaline , and beans scattered all around the @ @ @ @ @ Anastasia Lykova , realized what kind of adventures awaited her while she was pregnant .
@ @ @ @ @ get overwhelmed and took the situation in stride and presented the world with humorous comics @ @ @ @ @ and laugh at .

Having kids means happiness, as well as new chores, nighttime adrenaline, and beans scattered all around the house. An artist, Anastasia Lykova, realized what kind of adventures awaited her while she was pregnant. But she didn’t get overwhelmed and took the situation in stride and presented the world with humorous comics that every mother can recognize and laugh at.


brightside--2020-08-01--15+ Charismatic Animals Whose Coolness Can Knock You Off Your Feet

No matter how badly we sometimes want to find out what ’ s happening in the heads of our pets , we will not likely ever know this for sure .
They are all so different with their own unique personalities .
Some of them are lazybones , others like attention , and then there are the ones who are smart and witty .
There are also those who can rescue their fellow canines , and even humans .
But there is one thing that unites them all — a strong charisma that even Cleopatra herself would never have dreamt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captivated by the charm that animals always radiate .
And the characters of our compilation are ready to strike you right in the heart with their allure .
“ This pregnant stray cat with 24 toes has decided that I am her hooman now.
” “ When she finally stops walking on my keyboard , chewing my pens , and crashing my Zoom meetings , she lies down and looks at me like this.
” “ My bearded dragon fell from his tree and played it off as if nothing happened.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My cat is looking straight out of an ’ 80s music video.
” “ This elk kicked us out of our campsite in Yellowstone.
” “ My neighbors found this young kestrel ( falcon ) and called him Geralt .
Birds of prey can be adorable too.
” This many beans gives this kitty additional charm .
Ladies , dump your guys , a real man is here to pick you up .
“ Excuse me , but did someone say ’ pspspspsps !
’ ?
” “ He sits like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed a remote.
” “ Ladies and gentlemen , Oscar , the truck repair cat , has your quote ready.
” “ I adopted this cat when he was 18 , thinking we would have a few months to give him a good retirement .
He ’ s 20 now and he ’ s still so strong and good-looking .
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No matter how badly we sometimes want to find out what’s happening in the heads of our pets, we will not likely ever know this for sure. They are all so different with their own unique personalities. Some of them are lazybones, others like attention, and then there are the ones who are smart and witty. There are also those who can rescue their fellow canines, and even humans. But there is one thing that unites them all — a strong charisma that even Cleopatra herself would never have dreamt about.
We at Bright Side got captivated by the charm that animals always radiate. And the characters of our compilation are ready to strike you right in the heart with their allure.
“This pregnant stray cat with 24 toes has decided that I am her hooman now.”
“When she finally stops walking on my keyboard, chewing my pens, and crashing my Zoom meetings, she lies down and looks at me like this.”
“My unbelievably charismatic 18-year-old boy”
Little bits of cuteness
“My bearded dragon fell from his tree and played it off as if nothing happened.”
This cat has undeniable power over these alpacas.
“My cat is looking straight out of an ’80s music video.”
“This elk kicked us out of our campsite in Yellowstone.”
“My neighbor’s cat is pretty cool.”
“My neighbors found this young kestrel (falcon) and called him Geralt. Birds of prey can be adorable too.”
This many beans gives this kitty additional charm.
What a handsome banana! Wait a minute...
“It’s Pearl’s first birthday today.”
Ladies, dump your guys, a real man is here to pick you up.
“Found this interesting looking cat recently.”
“Excuse me, but did someone say ’pspspspsps!’?”
“He sits like this, so we thought he just needed a remote.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, Oscar, the truck repair cat, has your quote ready.”
“I adopted this cat when he was 18, thinking we would have a few months to give him a good retirement. He’s 20 now and he’s still so strong and good-looking.”


brightside--2020-08-01--15 People That Are Crazy Talented and Creative

There are very talented people out there that others have just yet to find out about .
And it ’ s very fortunate that , nowadays , these people have the internet to use to share their art with the entire world .
We at Bright Side just couldn ’ t ignore these outstanding works of art and we want to share them with you .
I have to say ...
I have a degree in pastry arts and spent 2 decades as a professional chef and your level of talent is above and beyond anything I have seen before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 2 watermelon carvings I did for work.
” “ This is my daughter ’ s room .
Almost everything in it was made by me .
She loves skulls and Halloween , but Santa scares her and makes her cry.
” “ Chocolate dragon .
Possibly one of my favorite sculptures !
” “ This tabby cat embroidery took 50+ hours and thousands of tiny stitches.
” “ Took me more than 600 tries to get this shot !
It ’ s a water drop refracting on a chess board.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the trash and turned it into a coffee table .
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There are very talented people out there that others have just yet to find out about. And it’s very fortunate that, nowadays, these people have the internet to use to share their art with the entire world.
We at Bright Side just couldn’t ignore these outstanding works of art and we want to share them with you.
“I thought I would share my latest pie”
I have to say... I have a degree in pastry arts and spent 2 decades as a professional chef and your level of talent is above and beyond anything I have seen before. © Cthulhuducken / Reddit
“I’ve spent a year drawing this.”
“Self-portrait”
“Here are 2 watermelon carvings I did for work.”
“This is my daughter’s room. Almost everything in it was made by me. She loves skulls and Halloween, but Santa scares her and makes her cry.”
“Chocolate dragon. Possibly one of my favorite sculptures!”
“I make mini-worlds inside of eggs.”
“My brother finishing his largest stained glass piece yet.”
“This tabby cat embroidery took 50+ hours and thousands of tiny stitches.”
“I drew Sir Ian McKellen in charcoal!”
“I designed and made an emperor penguin plush! He’s 2 ft tall!”
“Took me more than 600 tries to get this shot! It’s a water drop refracting on a chess board.”
“One of my madness/PTSD anti-selfies”
“Recently found a broken baby grand piano in the trash and turned it into a coffee table.”
“I redecorated an old shelf.”


brightside--2020-08-01--10+ Bright Side Readers Shared the Dad Jokes No One Gets Tired of Hearing

Let ’ s face it : many of us have a joke or 2 up our sleeve that we never get tired of telling when we feel we need to ease tension or have nothing else to say .
We already wrote an article on the types of jokes that never get old — or at least that ’ s what people say .
And in the comments , Bright Side ’ s readers didn ’ t think twice before sharing some of the jokes that their parents and grandparents always tell them .
So we browsed through the comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side team gathered 11 of the best jokes that were shared , claiming they would never get old .
Take a look below .
Do you have a joke up your sleeve that you ’ d like to share with us ?
Did your dad or grandpa dish out any of these gems ?
Let us know !
We ’ d love a good laugh !
Don ’ t forget to share this article with those who have parents , grandparents , or other relatives who tell the same jokes over and over @ @

Let’s face it: many of us have a joke or 2 up our sleeve that we never get tired of telling when we feel we need to ease tension or have nothing else to say. We already wrote an article on the types of jokes that never get old — or at least that’s what people say. And in the comments, Bright Side’s readers didn’t think twice before sharing some of the jokes that their parents and grandparents always tell them.
So we browsed through the comments of our readers, and the Bright Side team gathered 11 of the best jokes that were shared, claiming they would never get old. Take a look below.
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brightside--2020-08-01--20+ Facts About Sarah Bernhardt, Who Wasn’t Very Attractive, but Still Charmed the Most Handsome Men

20+ Facts About Sarah Bernhardt, Who Wasn’t Very Attractive, but Still Charmed the Most Handsome Men of Her Time

“ There are 5 kinds of actresses : bad actresses , fair actresses , good actresses , great actresses — @ @ @ @ @ Bernhardt , ” Mark Twain said .
The Divine Sarah , as many people called @ @ @ @ @ a classically beautiful woman , but she still captured the attention of men .
People @ @ @ @ @ come to her shows because they thought she was immoral , but the actress had @ @ @ @ @ people .
Sarah Bernhardt is called the first superstar and the most famous actress in @ @ @ @ @ amazingly talented , really smart , and she had a very good heart .
We @ @ @ @ @ by “ The Divine Sarah ” and we couldn ’ t help but tell you @ @ @ @ @ know the story of Sarah Bernhardt before you read this article ?

“There are 5 kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt,” Mark Twain said. The Divine Sarah, as many people called her, wasn’t a classically beautiful woman, but she still captured the attention of men. People of high society refused to come to her shows because they thought she was immoral, but the actress had a lot of fun provoking people.
Sarah Bernhardt is called the first superstar and the most famous actress in the world because she was amazingly talented, really smart, and she had a very good heart. We at Bright Side were charmed by “The Divine Sarah” and we couldn’t help but tell you about her.
Sarah Bernhardt was born in Paris in 1844. To date, she is the earliest born person on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, followed by Thomas Edison, born in 1847.
Her real name is Henriette-Rosine Bernard.
The mother of Henriette was a very attractive woman and she had reputed lovers, such as Duc de Morny, Napoleon III’s half-brother. He paid for the girl’s education at a prestigious school in a monastery. The young Bernhardt wanted to become a nun, but she kept breaking the rules. For example, when her lizard died, she arranged a Christian burial for it which was a violation.
It was de Morny’s idea for Sarah to become an actress. He invited her to the theater where his friend Alexandre Dumas was. Bernhardt was moved by the play she saw and she started to cry loudly. Her mother and de Morny were angry with her, but Dumas calmed the child down and predicted she would have a successful acting career.
The debut of the young actress was not very successful. She panicked — because she had stage fright. And some viewers laughed at her because she was too skinny.
After leaving the theater, Bernhardt traveled. In Brussels, she met Prince de Ligne and got pregnant with him. The aristocrat wanted to marry her, but he was told he would lose all of his inheritance if he did. So, the couple broke up and Sarah had their son, Maurice, who took her last name.
Many years later, the Prince suggested to Bernhardt that he wanted to officially recognize the child, which would mean Maurice would get his noble name and a title, but the young man refused because he was happy to be Bernhardt’s son.
To provide for her and her little boy, Sarah found a job in the theater again. She only got roles in silly comedies, even though she was really good in dramatic roles. And with her slim body, she looked quite weird in the big historic costumes. Even Dumas, a big fan of the actress, said after one of her plays, “She has the head of a virgin and the body of a broomstick.”
Once the actress changed directions, she became successful. She was very good in the roles written for men. For one of her roles, an Emperor who saw her sent her a brooch with his initials written in diamonds.
Bernhardt’s career won her quite a few fans in high places. One royal who was fond of her was King Christian IX of Denmark, who gave her his yacht. Bernhardt was also once given a rosary as a present from Pope Leo XIII.
In 1873, Sarah played the main part in Phèdre. She learned and rehearsed her part in just 74 hours. The leading French play critic, Sarcey, wrote, “This is nature itself served by marvelous intelligence, by a soul of fire, by the most melodious voice that ever enchanted human ears. This woman plays with her heart, with her entrails.”
The best and the most important role in Sarah Bernhardt’s life was the role of Marguerite Gautier in a play based on Alexandre Dumas’ Camille. She portrayed her more than a thousand times in her life. Viewers often cried when they saw the famous scene where Marguerite dies.
The actress adored animals and as soon as her income increased, she started to collect them. Throughout her life, she had 2 dogs, 2 turtles, a hawk she was given by the brother of Alexander III during a trip to Russia, and even a lion cub that she named Justinian.
As she became more famous and successful, Sarah Bernhardt’s life choices were becoming more provocative and odd. She had a satin coffin in her house that she slept in sometimes. There is even a photo of her in the coffin and it eventually became part of her image.
Bernhardt was a very kind person. During the Franco-Prussian War, she turned the Odéon Theater, where she was an actress, into a hospital for soldiers that defended Paris. Sarah convinced her rich friends to donate money and supplies to the hospital and she served as a nurse there.
It was Sarah that made noblewomen remove their hats to allow other people to be able to see the stage.
Sarah Bernhardt nicknamed, “The Divine Sarah” and critics were amazed by her voice and elegance. But the actress also had her critics. For example, Chekhov thought that her acting wasn’t divine, as he said, it was just a honed mastery. And Turgenev believed that her only talent was her voice.
Bernhardt quickly won over the English public that didn’t speak French, but understood everything thanks to the gestures and the tone of the actress. The tickets for her New York shows were $40 — which was extremely expensive at the time. Her shows always sold out and when Sarah returned from her US tour, she had a box of money that totaled $194,000.
It seemed that age didn’t matter to Bernhardt. At the age of 56, she portrayed 20-year-old L’Aiglon, the young son of Napoleon Bonaparte (the actress that portrayed the mother of L’Aiglon was 14 years younger than Sarah).
Sarah Bernhardt appeared in several silent movies and she even portrayed Marguerite Gautier in the film version of Camille. It was said that after she watched it, she fainted, and asked to have it removed from theaters. It was because in the theater, she could easily hide her age on stage, but this feat was impossible on film.
Sarah Bernhardt, portraying L’Aiglon
Sarah Bernhardt was also a good artist. She preferred painting landscapes, including the sea. And in 1878, she held and exhibition called The Young Woman and Death at the Paris Salon.
Also Bernhardt was a sculptor, even though many people didn’t believe she was that good. In 1876, her work Après la Tempête was exhibited at the Paris Salon, and one of the critics thought it was great work, but also tried to say that the actress couldn’t have been the sculptor. In 1879, Bernhardt’s sculptures were exhibited in London and the exhibit was very successful.
Bernhardt was very proud of her heritage, once telling a reporter that she was “a Roman Catholic and a member of the great Jewish race.”
While on tour in Rio de Janeiro, Bernhardt injured her leg. Doctors recommended that she have surgery right away, but the actress continued her tour. Because of this, she ended up losing her leg.
She continued to act. Her scenes were set up so that she could lie or lean onto something invisible to the audience. And during World War I, Bernhardt acted for the soldiers, despite her injury.
At the end of her life, Sarah wrote a book about acting. She focused a lot on the use of the voice, saying that it was the most important tool for a dramatic actor, in her opinion. She recommended that actors to train their lungs to read big pieces in one breath.
In 1922, Sarah agreed to appear in Sacha Guitry’s movie. The actress was weak and couldn’t travel to the shoot, so the studio was created right where she lived. But the movie wasn’t released: on March 26, 1923, she died. The newspapers wrote that she died without suffering, in her son’s arms.
When the news about Sarah’s death reached the theater, the curtain fell, the audience silently left the theater, and the actors, still wearing their costumes and their makeup, went to her house to say goodbye to their great colleague.


brightside--2020-08-01--What Your Birth Order Can Say About Your Parenting Style

Turns out , your birth order can affect your personality more intensely than you originally thought .
And not only @ @ @ @ @ , but the way you bring up your own children as well .
Kevin Leman @ @ @ @ @ Birth Order Book : Why You Are the Way You Are , is sure that @ @ @ @ @ predict who you ’ re destined to be as a parent .

Turns out, your birth order can affect your personality more intensely than you originally thought. And not only can this impact your personality, but the way you bring up your own children as well. Kevin Leman, the author of The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are, is sure that your place in line may predict who you’re destined to be as a parent.


brightside--2020-08-02--14 Mind-Racking Mysteries People Could Only Solve When They Asked the Internet for Help

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s hard to imagine now , but not so long ago , if we found a strange object we hadn ’ t seen before , we would have to go to the library or ask each and every person we know for an answer .
All we need to do to have a riddle solved today is to post a picture of our mysterious finding on social media and wait for the comments .
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“ Found this hidden in the ceiling of my basement with a bunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of glass , appears to have some sort of tape or paper border around it.
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“ It ’ s been in my family garage for years .
Is it a type of nut ?
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“ Found this washed up on a beach in Massachusetts .
It ’ s wooden and looks handcrafted ... Maybe a piece of a chair ?
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“ Got this as a prize in a Christmas cracker with no instructions , just a few sharp hooks ?
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it has 4 padded rollers .
The blue and red rollers swing out and tension is adjusted by the bungie cords .
What is this thing ?
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“ What is this stabby thing on wheels ?
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“ Found this thing on the beach .
It ’ s solid and smells like seaweed , what is it ?
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“ Small terra-cotta turtle purchased at a garden center .
What ’ s it meant to be used for ?
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“ What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
“ A silver utensil .
When you press the button on one end the grips open.
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“ I got a bag containing 6 of these .
What are they ?
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“ The hole gets smaller when I squeeze it .
Found it in the kitchen at my parents ’ house .
What do I use it for ?
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“ IKEA coffee mug , what is the thing at the bottom ?
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“ Found this second hand , it opens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metal .
What is it ?
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It’s hard to imagine now, but not so long ago, if we found a strange object we hadn’t seen before, we would have to go to the library or ask each and every person we know for an answer. All we need to do to have a riddle solved today is to post a picture of our mysterious finding on social media and wait for the comments.
Here at Bright Side, we bring you 14 riddles that Reddit users solved with each other’s help, and we bet that at least some of these objects will leave you puzzled too.
1. “Found this hidden in the ceiling of my basement with a bunch of others. It’s made out of glass, appears to have some sort of tape or paper border around it.”
Nice find! It’s a magic lantern glass slide. @-_-BaDgEr-_- Magical lanterns are optical viewing devices that date back to the 17th century, and the earliest slides were hand-painted.
2. “It’s been in my family garage for years. Is it a type of nut?”
It’s a seed pod from an Australian Banksia shrub. @DegeneratesInc These seed pods are actually the fruits of the tree, and they’re often used for woodturning crafts.
3. “Found this washed up on a beach in Massachusetts. It’s wooden and looks handcrafted... Maybe a piece of a chair?”
Wow! It looks like a Davis quadrant or a backstaff, a navigational instrument that is the predecessor of the sextant. @hopscentric
4. “Got this as a prize in a Christmas cracker with no instructions, just a few sharp hooks?”
That’s a needle threader. @BattleFlan You can see how automatic needle threaders work in this video.
5. “Found it in a middle school, it has 4 padded rollers. The blue and red rollers swing out and tension is adjusted by the bungie cords. What is this thing?”
It’s a squeeze machine for children with autism. @jackrats This steam roller is designed to provide pressure that children with neurological processing disorders need. Children are supposed to crawl between the rollers and experience this pressure.
6. “What is this stabby thing on wheels?”
It’s for weeding cracks and crevices. @jackrats This garden tool will help you get rid of weeds growing from cracks and other narrow spaces.
7. “Found this thing on the beach. It’s solid and smells like seaweed, what is it?”
Codium bursa is a medium-sized green marine algae. @aclownunderasaw This algae can grow up to 30 cm across. It consists of loosely packed filaments that form ball-shaped structures.
8. “Small terra-cotta turtle purchased at a garden center. What’s it meant to be used for?”
Looks like a plant stand. You put 3 or 4 under a pot to allow for drainage. @dinosandhotdogs Here are some similar turtle-shaped pot stands made of resin.
9. “What is this glass within a glass?”
It’s an old glass for seafood, you put ice chips inside to keep the food cold. @Manu_ibarra
10. “A silver utensil. When you press the button on one end the grips open.”
It’s a sugar cube holder (tongs). @cheesysnipsnap
11. “I got a bag containing 6 of these. What are they?”
It’s a Rose of Jericho, or Resurrection Plant. @GatorInAVest This plant can stay dry for many years and come alive in all its glory when coming into contact with water.
12. “The hole gets smaller when I squeeze it. Found it in the kitchen at my parents’ house. What do I use it for?”
This tool is used to strip corn on the cob. @More_BRAAAINS
13. “IKEA coffee mug, what is the thing at the bottom?”
It’s a “draining gate.” @Bradders33 These drainage gates don’t let water accumulate when the mug is placed upside down in the dishwasher.
14. “Found this second hand, it opens up. It’s made of metal. What is it?”
It’s an egg basket. @jackrats This is an antique egg basket made of wire.


brightside--2020-08-02--15 Kings and Queens of Crafts That Use Every Creative Bone in Their Body

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Buying new stuff is so last year , which is why more and more people are starting to open their minds and create wondrous things .
From painting cats on rocks to a grandma that stitched a chair for 25 years , these items are something to see .
Bright Side couldn ’ t help but thank all the people on this list for their creative efforts , so here ’ s an article as a token of appreciation .
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This 86-year-old grandma worked on this hand-stitched chair for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painted a mandala on an old , beat-up table.
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“ Finished my first little embroidered landscape !
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“ I made a princess Anna cosplay entirely out of crochet !
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This bench got a whole new life .
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A piece of wood can be a stunning part of your decor if you know how to use it .
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“ I made a first Christmas ornament for my daughter and son-in-law.
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“ There were once 3 brothers who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at twilight.
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“ My first try at a resin and alcohol ink coaster !
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“ Painted this a while back — just some fish swimming in a forest .
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Buying new stuff is so last year, which is why more and more people are starting to open their minds and create wondrous things. From painting cats on rocks to a grandma that stitched a chair for 25 years, these items are something to see.
Bright Side couldn’t help but thank all the people on this list for their creative efforts, so here’s an article as a token of appreciation.
1. This 86-year-old grandma worked on this hand-stitched chair for 25 years!
2. “I painted a mandala on an old, beat-up table.”
3. From simple wood to a gorgeous horse
4. “Finished my first little embroidered landscape!”
5. “Some turquoise glow pieces I made”
6. “I made a princess Anna cosplay entirely out of crochet!”
7. “I painted a whole bunch of rocks.”
8. This bench got a whole new life.
9. A piece of wood can be a stunning part of your decor if you know how to use it.
10. “I made a first Christmas ornament for my daughter and son-in-law.”
11. “There were once 3 brothers who were traveling along a lonely, winding road at twilight.”
12. “My first try at a resin and alcohol ink coaster!”
13. “Painted this a while back — just some fish swimming in a forest.”
14. “I made a string art portrait of my mom!”
15. “My interpretation of Frida Kahlo in stained glass!”


brightside--2020-08-02--People Showed 20+ Things That Seem to Have No Expiration Date

Every home probably has something that appeared in the family so long ago that no one remembers when it happened .
And it ’ s likely that it ’ s still working , despite its age .
For example , one of the characters of our article has a working fan that was manufactured in the first half of the last century .
“ I bought a pair of Timberland Pro boots .
They turned out to be too small and their customer service offered to replace them with a bigger size for free .
This is what came in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wake me up for school in the 5th grade .
I ’ m 39 now.
” “ This rice maker was a gift for our wedding .
Just had our 25th anniversary , and it is still going strong ... we use it 2-3 times a week.
” “ This oak chest has been with my family since 1682 .
The lock is still working.
” “ Bought this 1967 camera for fun , for about $ 15 .
Works surprisingly well .
Beautiful colors.
” “ I have been wearing these boots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got this carpet sweep in the early 1960s .
She gave it to me when I moved into my first apartment .
I love this thing , it works like a charm.
” “ Sure , it ’ s not totally safe , but my table fan has been going strong for over 70 years.
” “ You guys might like my 1920s-1930s stove with 6 burners , 2 ovens , and a bread warmer.
” “ This mixer has been going strong since the 1970s.
” “ My Gillette adjustable safety razor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
10 pack of blades costs about $ 2 USD .
Shaves smoother than any other razor I ’ ve ever tried.
” “ This kitchen stove was made in the 1920s .
It requires some minor TLC tasks , otherwise works great and will be great for baking !
” “ This pasta machine from 1964 still looks like new.
” “ Trek bicycle I purchased in 1998 .
It ’ s been through hell and still going strong.
” “ 30 years I ’ ve had this beauty .
She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It will be a sad day when she stops working.
” “ My dad still uses my grandpa ’ s radial saw from 1957 ( I think ) .
It ’ s installed on a workbench that my grandpa made as well.
” “ 1972 Matchbox Super King , played with this endlessly as a child , my children have played with it , and now they have outgrown it .
I will be packing it away for the next generation to play with.
” “ 30 years ago , I received this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today , I get to pass it on to my son.
” “ My great grandfather ’ s desk from 1922 that I am still using ” “ The only thing that survived my great grandma ’ s house fire in the 1920s is still used regularly in my parents ’ kitchen .
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Every home probably has something that appeared in the family so long ago that no one remembers when it happened. And it’s likely that it’s still working, despite its age. For example, one of the characters of our article has a working fan that was manufactured in the first half of the last century.
Bright Side dove into the world of family heirlooms and everyday things that seem to never stop working.
“I bought a pair of Timberland Pro boots. They turned out to be too small and their customer service offered to replace them with a bigger size for free. This is what came in the mail.”
“This used to wake me up for school in the 5th grade. I’m 39 now.”
“This rice maker was a gift for our wedding. Just had our 25th anniversary, and it is still going strong... we use it 2-3 times a week.”
“Original Game Boy, still works like a charm.”
“This oak chest has been with my family since 1682. The lock is still working.”
“Bought this 1967 camera for fun, for about $15. Works surprisingly well. Beautiful colors.”
“I have been wearing these boots for 20 years.”
“My grandma got this carpet sweep in the early 1960s. She gave it to me when I moved into my first apartment. I love this thing, it works like a charm.”
“Sure, it’s not totally safe, but my table fan has been going strong for over 70 years.”
“You guys might like my 1920s-1930s stove with 6 burners, 2 ovens, and a bread warmer.”
“This mixer has been going strong since the 1970s.”
“My Gillette adjustable safety razor. Likely from the 1960s or earlier. 10 pack of blades costs about $2 USD. Shaves smoother than any other razor I’ve ever tried.”
“This kitchen stove was made in the 1920s. It requires some minor TLC tasks, otherwise works great and will be great for baking!”
“This pasta machine from 1964 still looks like new.”
“Trek bicycle I purchased in 1998. It’s been through hell and still going strong.”
“30 years I’ve had this beauty. She has a lot of miles on her. It will be a sad day when she stops working.”
“My dad still uses my grandpa’s radial saw from 1957 (I think). It’s installed on a workbench that my grandpa made as well.”
“1972 Matchbox Super King, played with this endlessly as a child, my children have played with it, and now they have outgrown it. I will be packing it away for the next generation to play with.”
“30 years ago, I received this as a gift from my grandparents. Today, I get to pass it on to my son.”
“My great grandfather’s desk from 1922 that I am still using”
“The only thing that survived my great grandma’s house fire in the 1920s is still used regularly in my parents’ kitchen.”


brightside--2020-08-02--15+ People Who Lost Their Last Hope to See Good Marketing

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When people buy a product , they hope that it , at least , won ’ t disappoint them .
But reality may not be that rosy , and confused customers face things like mutant cookies , marshmallows packs , where each sweet is individually wrapped in plastic , and ice cream , that looks bigger than it is because of its packaging .
We at Bright Side hope that you haven ’ t seen similar examples , but if you haven ’ t been able to avoid this fate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are here for you !
“ Who came up with the idea to put white text on bright yellow packaging ?
” Another example of “ great ” text placement “ The packaging says , ‘ 8 cheese slices.
’ But look at what ’ s really inside.
” “ When a customer buys one of these drinks , I have to risk the bottles falling and shattering on the floor , but I can ’ t scan the package otherwise.
” “ The smallest ice cream turned out to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
“ $ 140 perfume .
Compare what I saw on the website with what I actually got.
” “ This is not what we expected ... ” What is this mutant cookie ?
Someone thought that an individual wrapper for each marshmallow was a good idea .
“ Standing at the checkout , I noticed that the number of sweets in the packages was different .
The packaging isn ’ t damaged.
” This is why it ’ s important to look at the weight of the product and not at its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra cookies .

When people buy a product, they hope that it, at least, won’t disappoint them. But reality may not be that rosy, and confused customers face things like mutant cookies, marshmallows packs, where each sweet is individually wrapped in plastic, and ice cream, that looks bigger than it is because of its packaging.
We at Bright Side hope that you haven’t seen similar examples, but if you haven’t been able to avoid this fate, tell us about it in the comments. We are here for you!
“Who came up with the idea to put white text on bright yellow packaging?”
Another example of “great” text placement
“The packaging says, ‘8 cheese slices.’ But look at what’s really inside.”
“When a customer buys one of these drinks, I have to risk the bottles falling and shattering on the floor, but I can’t scan the package otherwise.”
“The smallest ice cream turned out to be even smaller.”
Where is the rest?
“$140 perfume. Compare what I saw on the website with what I actually got.”
“This is not what we expected...”
What is this mutant cookie?
“You can’t properly break this chocolate.”
Someone thought that an individual wrapper for each marshmallow was a good idea.
“Standing at the checkout, I noticed that the number of sweets in the packages was different. The packaging isn’t damaged.”
This is why it’s important to look at the weight of the product and not at its packaging.
They could have put 2 extra cookies.