brightside--2020-08-20--25 Comics That Will Wrap You With the Warmth and Love All of Us Need

Even though life seems to be rough on us every now and then , there are times in which simple details can turn your day around and make sense of everything that ’ s happening .
Comic artist and illustrator Jang shares the small things that do the trick for her , thanks to her drawing skills .
She came up with the cartoon of the fox when she used a home-sewn toy as inspiration .
This and the other characters of her comics help her share her personal way of looking at life with the public .
And even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she wasn ’ t really prepared to upscale it in a professional way , she actually really enjoys drawing .
Bright Side was fascinated by how Jang managed to turn everything into a positive experience that can shed a new light on the things we experience every day .
We decided to compile some of her best comics and share them with you so that you are also able to see the world through her eyes .
1 .
An important part of your daily routine should be to reconcile with yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient .
Things will come back on their own .
4 .
If something isn ’ t the same , you can always turn it into something new .
5 .
And for you , what are stars ?
6 .
Don ’ t forget to look in the most important place .
7 .
Take a deep breath and enjoy everything that surrounds you .
8 .
Size is not related to happiness .
9 .
If you ’ re feeling blue , just gaze at the stars .
10 .
Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s always a superhero around .
11 .
Don ’ t forget to focus on your inner beauty .
12 .
Do what you want to do and enjoy it as much as you can .
13 .
Being different or doing “ weird ” stuff is actually amazing !
14 .
Live in the present but also think about tomorrow .
15 .
Spending time with yourself is one of the most rewarding things you can do .
16 .
Laugh at things that don ’ t make any sense .
18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world ’ s problems , believe it or not !
21 .
Be patient and results will arrive .
22 .
Give as many hugs as you can .
23 .
Let go and new things will come your way .
25 .
And most importantly , value the small but meaningful things .

Even though life seems to be rough on us every now and then, there are times in which simple details can turn your day around and make sense of everything that’s happening. Comic artist and illustrator Jang shares the small things that do the trick for her, thanks to her drawing skills. She came up with the cartoon of the fox when she used a home-sewn toy as inspiration. This and the other characters of her comics help her share her personal way of looking at life with the public. And even though this project started mainly by accident and she wasn’t really prepared to upscale it in a professional way, she actually really enjoys drawing.
Bright Side was fascinated by how Jang managed to turn everything into a positive experience that can shed a new light on the things we experience every day. We decided to compile some of her best comics and share them with you so that you are also able to see the world through her eyes.
1. An important part of your daily routine should be to reconcile with yourself.
2. Every dark cloud has a silver lining.
3. Let go and be patient. Things will come back on their own.
4. If something isn’t the same, you can always turn it into something new.
5. And for you, what are stars?
6. Don’t forget to look in the most important place.
7. Take a deep breath and enjoy everything that surrounds you.
8. Size is not related to happiness.
9. If you’re feeling blue, just gaze at the stars.
10. Don’t be afraid, there’s always a superhero around.
11. Don’t forget to focus on your inner beauty.
12. Do what you want to do and enjoy it as much as you can.
13. Being different or doing “weird” stuff is actually amazing!
14. Live in the present but also think about tomorrow.
15. Spending time with yourself is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
16. Laugh at things that don’t make any sense.
17. Heroes of peace
18. Food is the solution to all of the world’s problems, believe it or not!
19. How to find a home
20. Borderless, limitless love = Family love
21. Be patient and results will arrive.
22. Give as many hugs as you can.
23. Let go and new things will come your way.
24. Love yourself.
25. And most importantly, value the small but meaningful things.


brightside--2020-08-20--11 Methods of Upbringing That Create a Huge Gap Between Kids and Parents

Parents don ’ t always think about what they ’ re saying to their child .
Sometimes they might yell at them after a hard and tiring day , other times , they might ignore their kid ’ s fears .
In most cases , all this is done for educational purposes and with the best objectives .
But as we know , good intentions are not always enough and sometimes parents ’ ambitions or inattentiveness might spoil their kid ’ s life greatly .
They make kids clean up their room when it ’ s actually pretty neat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kid ’ s homework .
It was fairly recent that pink used to be considered to be a man ’ s color , while blue used to be the color for women , that ’ s why relying on such controversial statements is not something parents should do during upbringing .
Moreover , scientists have continued saying that the separation of something like toys , on the basis of gender , doesn ’ t bring any benefits to the child .
• My husband ’ s granny was an avid gardener .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t been able to walk freely ( only with crutches ) , which is why I now take care of her garden .
If my husband ’ s friends offer their help to plant something or plow the garden beds , she doesn ’ t let them do anything .
It ’ s me who must carry , plow , and plant everything .
His granny says that they are still little boys .
“ What about me ?
” “ You are a woman , you must be knowledgeable and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ boys ” are 27+ .
© Xomyakozavr / Pikabu • Me : “ I want to attend a driving school.
” Mom : “ Do girls go there ?
” Me : “ Yes.
” Mom : “ There are only boys there.
” Me : “ Why ?
You know that girls can drive too ... ” Mom : “ Yes , but you are a girl why do you need this ?
” Oh , sure , why would I need to move from one place to another ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kissy_louis28 / Twitter They cater more to the younger kids , than the older ones .
They demand perfect results from their kid in everything .
They forget that kids have a different reaction to adult issues .
Adults are people who have already formed , both physically and mentally .
And they have the ability to cope with emotional issues .
But a child ’ s psyche is still being formed and sometimes , even a little excitement , like for example , a quarrel between mom and dad , is enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t understand what is happening and that ’ s why they feel guilty for everything .
• At the age of 6 , I started to have nightmares where my mother was turning into a witch or a monster covered with some kind of ulcers , trying to pull pieces of meat out of me .
Having learned about my horrifying dreams , my mom said it was all because of some quack doctor old lady my parents visited one day .
However , the rational part of me suggested that everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at that time , were regular .
© JeanP69 / Pikabu • My granny keeps saying to me for the third year in a row , “ Give birth to a baby while you are young , it doesn ’ t matter whether you have a man or not — nowadays , it ’ s not a big issue to find someone .
If you don ’ t need the kid , give them to me — I ’ ll raise them while you work .
It will be too late soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider this to be savagery .
© cgifhd / Twitter They think they know what kids need better than themselves .
There is always the temptation to tell a child what it is best to do , because an adult is more experienced and is right in most situations .
But if parents go too far , the can deprive their baby of independence and the right to their own choice .
It can result in a complete lack of independence with age .
• From my very childhood , I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would itch every time I ate them and my throat would become sore .
I kept complaining about this , but my father and my granny were titanium , like a wall .
“ You are just pretending !
” “ Eat it with milk and everything will be fine.
” But once my throat started to get even more sore , it was painful for me to swallow and even breathe .
I was almost fainting .
That finally made my family sign me up for a doctor ’ s appointment where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong reaction to buckwheat , milk , peas , and a little less strong reaction to chocolate , ice cream , nuts , and the list goes on .
© ThreeNity / Pikabu • My mother had proudly gotten her college degree and wanted me to get one too .
She was always trying to protect me from bad , in her opinion , friends .
My classmates would always tease me and the teachers would pretend to not notice it .
It was forbidden for me to communicate with people I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this regime until I was 25 — literally until the moment I moved out .
I still have problems with communication and can ’ t come to terms with my personal life , while my mother persistently demands grandchildren .
© Morkovkina19san / Pikabu They use horrifying stories as a method of upbringing .
There are a sufficient number of reasons for worry in the world — there is really no need to add one more .
Parents should always remain an island of tranquility for their kids , be the people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect them .
When making our kids afraid , we destroy all of these important bonds .
• Once my husband and I took the kids of our relatives to an entertainment center where we learned many “ life hacks ” on raising children .
The youngest sister started to tremble when she saw a trampoline .
She said , “ Her father and stepmother said that kids who jump on trampolines will be grabbed and taken away by a huge spider who lives under the trampoline.
” “ Let ’ s go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ No , a scary clown lives there and he takes and eats those who go to the movies often.
” When these kids started to attend school , they were diagnosed with impaired mental function and sent for treatment .
© xxxlll / Pikabu • My mother would scare me in childhood , and say that if I don ’ t wash my hands before eating , worms would appear in my stomach , I ’ d lose my appetite forever , and I wouldn ’ t be able to eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting that this could be the subconscious reason why I now nervously wash my hands 40 times a day .
© Wizard_Severus / Twitter They forget that a kid needs personal space .
They care about their kids too much and forget that they should learn through their own mistakes .
They buy bigger clothes so that they fit longer , forgetting about their kids ’ tastes and feelings .

Parents don’t always think about what they’re saying to their child. Sometimes they might yell at them after a hard and tiring day, other times, they might ignore their kid’s fears. In most cases, all this is done for educational purposes and with the best objectives. But as we know, good intentions are not always enough and sometimes parents’ ambitions or inattentiveness might spoil their kid’s life greatly.
We at Bright Side believe that parenting can be done in a conscious and educated way, that’s why we want to show you how important it is to listen to your children.
They make kids clean up their room when it’s actually pretty neat.
Of course, it’s necessary to teach your kids to organize their space, but don’t turn it into a punishment. We all, even adults, try to avoid punishments instinctively, which means your kid simply won’t clean the room at all because this process will become something negative for them. I would return home and find all my things, that I had already put away in my drawers and closet, had been taken out and put on the floor. And, of course, it was complemented by seeing my mother with her arms on her hips, explaining to me that there shouldn’t be such a mess in my room and that my clothes (that were now on the floor) could have been folded better and organized more neatly, saying, “You are a girl!” Of course, between cleaning up and lying down, I will now choose the second option. © SelestaVonGebel / Pikabu
My sister still hates Christmas because our family would start a general cleaning up 2 months prior to the holiday. All the stuff from the closets and cupboards would be taken out and washed. © Chmyz / Pikabu
Once, my mom got upset that I didn’t take out the garbage and she threw all of the contents of the garbage bin on the floor in my room. But that alone wasn’t enough for her and she had put all my clothes and books in this pile. I still get terrified when I see a crumb, a speck of dust, or a dried drop of water. © chebozka / Pikabu
They monitor every punctuation mark in their kid’s homework.
Education is an important thing, but researchers show that even senior high school students shouldn’t be sitting over textbooks for more than 2 hours. It will neither bring them better grades, nor increase their knowledge, but it will definitely create tiredness, anxiety, and an unwillingness to learn. When I was in elementary school, I used to be afraid to do homework when my dad was at home. All because, even if he saw a tiny mistake, he would tear off the sheets from my notebooks and would make me rewrite everything from the beginning. After that, I developed a complex: because of my handwriting, I was afraid to write anywhere except notebooks. © URIb80AJPGIsZIv / Twitter
They emphasize gender-stereotypes.
“My mother continuously housed and protected my abusive older brother. After years of making excuses for her and trying to force a good relationship, I couldn’t keep going because I’d reached the last straw. My dad finally got full custody over me and now I don’t have to ever go back to my mom’s!”
It was fairly recent that pink used to be considered to be a man’s color, while blue used to be the color for women, that’s why relying on such controversial statements is not something parents should do during upbringing. Moreover, scientists have continued saying that the separation of something like toys, on the basis of gender, doesn’t bring any benefits to the child. My husband’s granny was an avid gardener. After she got into an accident, she hasn’t been able to walk freely (only with crutches), which is why I now take care of her garden. If my husband’s friends offer their help to plant something or plow the garden beds, she doesn’t let them do anything. It’s me who must carry, plow, and plant everything. His granny says that they are still little boys. “What about me?” “You are a woman, you must be knowledgeable and strong!” I am 25, the “boys” are 27+. © Xomyakozavr / Pikabu
Me: “I want to attend a driving school.”
Mom: “Do girls go there?”
Me: “Yes.”
Mom: “There are only boys there.”
Me: “Why? You know that girls can drive too...”
Mom: “Yes, but you are a girl why do you need this?”
Oh, sure, why would I need to move from one place to another? That’s totally logical... © kissy_louis28 / Twitter
They cater more to the younger kids, than the older ones.
Of course, parents are simple humans, with feelings and emotions. They don’t always manage to love their kids equally, but still, there is no need to play favorites so vividly. A sketchbook, some crayons, my paint, and my main tool, my magic wand, which was actually an automatic pencil, were my treasures. It was my little world that I loved tenderly. So once, I come home and see THIS: my little sister is happily coloring something and finishing my illustrations in my sketchbook with my crayons that can’t be erased. I got hysterical and my parents came running. My mom pulled the sketchbook out of our hands and... gave it to my sister! It was a major betrayal... “We will buy you a new one!” I don’t need a new one... I need my sketchbook, with its atmosphere and characters who are dying right now. © KagamiAmaya / Pikabu
It happened when I was 15. My friend’s birthday was approaching, so I decided to make a card for her by myself. I happily took out my set of 2-sided colored paper, which I had bought a long time ago... and it is all cut into pieces. The places that are not cut, are all drawn over. The rhinestones I had for decoration were all scattered too, only 1/4 of them were left. I felt so hurt... I couldn’t help but burst out crying. © Liroluka / Pikabu
They demand perfect results from their kid in everything.
“I’m in the midst of eating disorder recovery and my mother decided to tell her boyfriend and my grandma that I’ve gained weight. I’m really trying to not let it upset me.”
A child always seeks to please their parents, and to do everything they want them to. If a child can’t work it out, they will start blaming themselves for that, lose confidence, and start to think that they don’t deserve parents’ (and others’) love. I was a scoutmaster at a kids’ camp. We had a competition and my group got 2nd place. After finding out the results, one of the girls started to cry bitterly. It took us some time to calm her down, after which she told us that her mother scolds her loudly at home and that she punishes her for ANY imperfect result: like a “B” mark" instead of an “A” or 2nd place instead of 1st in any competition. © NeverBetter / Pikabu
My first panic attack took place at the age of 6-8 because of “rewriting.” I liked reading books, but I didn’t like to write a reader’s diary where you need to retell the plot of the book and express your opinion. Once, after finishing reading Robinson Crusoe, I simply wrote, “I didn’t like it.” My mom got furious, started to yell, and made me write the “right” opinion, having torn the previous page from my notebook. I heard everything as if I was lying underwater, blood started to run out of my nose, and I had a blackout. Even after this, I felt guilty. © KayJavis / Pikabu
They forget that kids have a different reaction to adult issues.
Adults are people who have already formed, both physically and mentally. And they have the ability to cope with emotional issues. But a child’s psyche is still being formed and sometimes, even a little excitement, like for example, a quarrel between mom and dad, is enough to start a storm. Kids don’t understand what is happening and that’s why they feel guilty for everything. At the age of 6, I started to have nightmares where my mother was turning into a witch or a monster covered with some kind of ulcers, trying to pull pieces of meat out of me. Having learned about my horrifying dreams, my mom said it was all because of some quack doctor old lady my parents visited one day. However, the rational part of me suggested that everything was more about conflicts between parents which, at that time, were regular. © JeanP69 / Pikabu
My granny keeps saying to me for the third year in a row, “Give birth to a baby while you are young, it doesn’t matter whether you have a man or not — nowadays, it’s not a big issue to find someone. If you don’t need the kid, give them to me — I’ll raise them while you work. It will be too late soon!” And she doesn’t consider this to be savagery. © cgifhd / Twitter
They think they know what kids need better than themselves.
“My mother has convinced me that I’ve turned into a horrible person. But in the last 6 months, I’ve left a toxic relationship, gone back to school, and learned to say ’no.’”
There is always the temptation to tell a child what it is best to do, because an adult is more experienced and is right in most situations. But if parents go too far, the can deprive their baby of independence and the right to their own choice. It can result in a complete lack of independence with age. From my very childhood, I’ve disliked buckwheat and peas because my head would itch every time I ate them and my throat would become sore. I kept complaining about this, but my father and my granny were titanium, like a wall. “You are just pretending!” “Eat it with milk and everything will be fine.” But once my throat started to get even more sore, it was painful for me to swallow and even breathe. I was almost fainting. That finally made my family sign me up for a doctor’s appointment where it was found out that I have a strong reaction to buckwheat, milk, peas, and a little less strong reaction to chocolate, ice cream, nuts, and the list goes on. © ThreeNity / Pikabu
My mother had proudly gotten her college degree and wanted me to get one too. She was always trying to protect me from bad, in her opinion, friends. My classmates would always tease me and the teachers would pretend to not notice it. It was forbidden for me to communicate with people I was interested in. I lived under this regime until I was 25 — literally until the moment I moved out. I still have problems with communication and can’t come to terms with my personal life, while my mother persistently demands grandchildren. © Morkovkina19san / Pikabu
They use horrifying stories as a method of upbringing.
There are a sufficient number of reasons for worry in the world — there is really no need to add one more. Parents should always remain an island of tranquility for their kids, be the people who children can trust and who will always protect them. When making our kids afraid, we destroy all of these important bonds. Once my husband and I took the kids of our relatives to an entertainment center where we learned many “life hacks” on raising children. The youngest sister started to tremble when she saw a trampoline. She said, “Her father and stepmother said that kids who jump on trampolines will be grabbed and taken away by a huge spider who lives under the trampoline.” “Let’s go to the movies,” I offered. “No, a scary clown lives there and he takes and eats those who go to the movies often.” When these kids started to attend school, they were diagnosed with impaired mental function and sent for treatment. © xxxlll / Pikabu
My mother would scare me in childhood, and say that if I don’t wash my hands before eating, worms would appear in my stomach, I’d lose my appetite forever, and I wouldn’t be able to eat anything. But I certainly am not suggesting that this could be the subconscious reason why I now nervously wash my hands 40 times a day. © Wizard_Severus / Twitter
They forget that a kid needs personal space.
“Are there people who had their parents put up cameras in their room? Here’s mine...”
Psychologists agree that both kids and adults need their own personal space. A little kid who is deprived of their own privacy closes off from their surroundings and the world, and can be prone to depression, insecurity, and distrust, which can lead to serious communication problems in the future. “There is nothing that is yours here.” This phrase that parents say will certainly make a kid feel like a stranger in their own insecure “home.” © bl****emaria / Twitter
My mother liked to secretly read my diary, where I would write down my worries, and then prick me with this information when she was scolding me for doing something wrong. I started to write in a diary because when I secretly told her that I liked some boy when I was studying in a primary school, she talked about it to all my grannies who laughed at me, in a kind way, in their opinion. Eventually, I stopped writing in any diary and started to keep everything to myself. © AnaChell / Pikabu
While I was living with my mom, she would always check my belongings, read my personal diaries, check my bags, and peep at me in the bathroom (in my older teen years!). Now I am 27, I am married and have a kid. I have been living separately from her since I was 21. But even now when she comes to visit her grandson, she will check the closets while I’m not looking, move our belongings to a different place, and even leave a couple of comments a-la “make sure to fold your lingerie in a neater way!” © Lilu72 / Pikabu
They care about their kids too much and forget that they should learn through their own mistakes.
Sometimes it might be hard for parents to refrain from helping their kids when they see them encountering some difficulties. At the same time, it’s necessary to keep a balance between care and the wish to take everything in your kid’s life under your control. Once, I was visiting my friend who has a 4-year-old son. When she put meat into the oven to roast it, she surrounded the oven with barricades of chairs so that her son wouldn’t burn himself. I asked her why she doesn’t explain to him that the oven is hot, that he should stay away from it, and to not run around the kitchen. Her son is very smart. But she sincerely believes that her little one doesn’t understand anything. © mamochka.ut / Pikabu
The other day I heard a woman complaining that she was tired and that her back hurt because she had been shoveling snow in their yard. Her husband is on a business trip, but she also has 2 sons: 15 and 16 years old. When I asked why her sons didn’t do it, she replied, “You know, they are still too little!” © etsamoed / Pikabu
Our neighbors have an only child, a daughter who is hyper-cared for by her parents. She’s already 24, but she goes shopping with her mother, she has never been to a party with her friends, and she lives like she’s in a cage. © tylersbestfrenn / Twitter
They buy bigger clothes so that they fit longer, forgetting about their kids’ tastes and feelings.
Clothing is important because it reflects a person’s culture, personality, and preferences. Also, clothes affect our mood. And what kind of mood is a child going to have if they have to wear something similar to a shapeless potato sack all the time? I was soon-to-be graduating from school and went to a store to buy a prom dress with my mom and granny. I chose a dress and tried it on — it fit me perfectly. But my mother said it was expensive to buy a dress for one evening and added that we need to buy a bigger one. I tried on another dress: it showed my bra, the neckline was in the wrong place, the waistline was on my hips but my mom said that we would correct it at home. I cried bitterly and thank god, my granny stood up for me and bought me the dress in my size. By the way, my mother didn’t go to the prom with me. © dashibatecat / Pikabu
My parents bought me gym pants that were so big, I could fit my whole body into them completely (head to toe). I looked like a clown from the previous century — the pants came up to my chest. I was the star of the lesson. Maybe my mom was expecting me to grow into a 10-foot ogre. Now that 20 years have passed since those times, I found these pants in the depths of my wardrobe, tried them on again, and the result was exactly the same. © MalkMalkovich / Pikabu


brightside--2020-08-20--10 Police Dogs Who Put Their Paws to Work to Keep Us Safe

You think dogs have already reached the level of perfection — and then you meet police dogs .
There ’ s nothing cuter than a pup who wants to take care of you .
Being a police dog is perhaps one of the best-known careers for them , where they engage in security , investigation , and protection .
It ’ s surprising how much they can do once they master the necessary techniques , like tracking explosives and uncovering people who are lost .
Their talents seem to be infinite .
Bright Side would like to celebrate working dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s why we wanted to introduce you to some doggies who ’ ve cared for their citizens in their own countries .
And if you feel the urge to clap after meeting them , it ’ s normal — we sure did .
This adorable labrador retriever began his training at the Carabineros Canine Training School when he was 8 months old ( the perfect age to bond with his handler ) .
There , he put his playful and friendly side to the test , as well as his olfactory abilities until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police force .
While working to preserve security and order , Mike learned to detect different substances — together with his human partner , he caught half a ton of them in his career .
After 10 years of working , he received a tribute and was awarded a medal .
Then his days of service became days of resting .
He retired in 2018 .
Thomas was adopted by one of the patrollers of the Immediate Action Command of the Colombian National Police .
He was one of the 5 puppies that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescued by the unit , and the only one who became part of the surveillance team .
Thomas began to train when he was just a puppy : he would get excited every time he heard a motorcycle and identified the sounds of the patrol cars ’ sirens .
His human companion saw how easily he became familiar with the environment , so he included him in the rounds .
Today , the duo continues to protect the community while promoting responsible animal adoption .
She ’ s still in active service working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where she helps detect narcotics and banknotes .
These are her main responsibilities , however , sometimes the cocker spaniel also provides therapy and she ’ s highly solicited .
Chola is currently 7 years old and will soon be leaving the canine unit .
But since she lives and works with her handler , after her retirement , she ’ ll stay with her and the other 6 dogs her owner adopted .
Her days off have no shortage of fun and love .
She became the consolation for Mexicans on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shook the country .
This labrador retriever helped rescue efforts but , above all , elevated people ’ s spirits with her reassuring appearance framed by a unique visor and boots that protected her eyes and paws .
Throughout her 9-year career , Frida saved 12 lives and joined up to 53 rescue operations in Mexico , Haiti , Guatemala , and Ecuador .
She retired in 2019 but is still supporting the Secretary of the Navy .
She ’ s helping train a new generation of search and rescue dogs .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luckily , a police officer adopted and trained him , so he became his partner as a special operations agent for Peru ’ s National Police .
He ’ s a senior officer and belongs to the search and rescue team .
Chato follows his partner everywhere , even on motorcycle trips .
The pup is one of the most beloved characters and is easily recognized by the glasses , vest , and beret he wears as his uniform .
This adorable dog was rescued from a shelter where she arrived after someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot .
She ’ s now the first pitbull officer for the Poughkeepsie City Police Department in the state of New York .
Kiah works detecting different substances and following the trail of missing people .
But that ’ s not all .
Along with her guide , she challenges the stigmatization that her breed has suffered from thanks to physical features and behavioral patterns .
They want to make clear that breeds don ’ t matter , it ’ s the dog ’ s character that does .
On July 1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Russia retired .
Ryzhiy worked at the Nizhny Novgorod police agency for 7 and a half years , using his powerful sniffing capacity .
His job was to detect dangerous goods and contraband at bus and train stations .
So now what does he do , you ask ?
Little Ryzhiy will not sit idly as he continues training for the next dog agility contest .
After an 8-year career , this Belgian Malinois said goodbye to the Canadian Ministry of the Environment .
There , he helped officials in hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of natural resources .
As part of the program , the doggy attended community events and visited parks and schools .
Although Jaks retired , he ’ s still eager to help his community .
He lives today with one of the ministry officials who adopted him .
She is the springer spaniel who joined the British Transport Police in 2019 .
The pup helps keep the railways safe by fighting crime and looking for harmful objects , like explosives .
Dottie works and lives with her trainer , like the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And when she ’ s off duty , the little girl likes to get hugs and meet new people .

You think dogs have already reached the level of perfection — and then you meet police dogs. There’s nothing cuter than a pup who wants to take care of you. Being a police dog is perhaps one of the best-known careers for them, where they engage in security, investigation, and protection. It’s surprising how much they can do once they master the necessary techniques, like tracking explosives and uncovering people who are lost. Their talents seem to be infinite.
Bright Side would like to celebrate working dogs and their extraordinary commitment. That’s why we wanted to introduce you to some doggies who’ve cared for their citizens in their own countries. And if you feel the urge to clap after meeting them, it’s normal — we sure did.
1. Mike, Chile
This adorable labrador retriever began his training at the Carabineros Canine Training School when he was 8 months old (the perfect age to bond with his handler). There, he put his playful and friendly side to the test, as well as his olfactory abilities until he became one more member of the police force. While working to preserve security and order, Mike learned to detect different substances — together with his human partner, he caught half a ton of them in his career. After 10 years of working, he received a tribute and was awarded a medal. Then his days of service became days of resting. He retired in 2018.
2. Thomas, Colombia
Thomas was adopted by one of the patrollers of the Immediate Action Command of the Colombian National Police. He was one of the 5 puppies that were born to a dog, also rescued by the unit, and the only one who became part of the surveillance team. Thomas began to train when he was just a puppy: he would get excited every time he heard a motorcycle and identified the sounds of the patrol cars’ sirens. His human companion saw how easily he became familiar with the environment, so he included him in the rounds. Today, the duo continues to protect the community while promoting responsible animal adoption.
3. Chola, Spain
She’s still in active service working at the National Police Corps of Spain where she helps detect narcotics and banknotes. These are her main responsibilities, however, sometimes the cocker spaniel also provides therapy and she’s highly solicited. Chola is currently 7 years old and will soon be leaving the canine unit. But since she lives and works with her handler, after her retirement, she’ll stay with her and the other 6 dogs her owner adopted. Her days off have no shortage of fun and love.
4. Frida, Mexico
She became the consolation for Mexicans on September 19, 2017, after an earthquake shook the country. This labrador retriever helped rescue efforts but, above all, elevated people’s spirits with her reassuring appearance framed by a unique visor and boots that protected her eyes and paws. Throughout her 9-year career, Frida saved 12 lives and joined up to 53 rescue operations in Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala, and Ecuador. She retired in 2019 but is still supporting the Secretary of the Navy. She’s helping train a new generation of search and rescue dogs.
5. Chato, Perú
He used to be a stray dog. Luckily, a police officer adopted and trained him, so he became his partner as a special operations agent for Peru’s National Police. He’s a senior officer and belongs to the search and rescue team. Chato follows his partner everywhere, even on motorcycle trips. The pup is one of the most beloved characters and is easily recognized by the glasses, vest, and beret he wears as his uniform.
6. Kiah, USA
This adorable dog was rescued from a shelter where she arrived after someone found her injured in a supermarket parking lot. She’s now the first pitbull officer for the Poughkeepsie City Police Department in the state of New York. Kiah works detecting different substances and following the trail of missing people. But that’s not all. Along with her guide, she challenges the stigmatization that her breed has suffered from thanks to physical features and behavioral patterns. They want to make clear that breeds don’t matter, it’s the dog’s character that does.
7. Ryzhiy, Russia
On July 1, 2020, the only corgi police dog in Russia retired. Ryzhiy worked at the Nizhny Novgorod police agency for 7 and a half years, using his powerful sniffing capacity. His job was to detect dangerous goods and contraband at bus and train stations. So now what does he do, you ask? Little Ryzhiy will not sit idly as he continues training for the next dog agility contest.
8. Jaks, Canada
After an 8-year career, this Belgian Malinois said goodbye to the Canadian Ministry of the Environment. There, he helped officials in hundreds of investigations and activities, monitoring the responsible use of natural resources. As part of the program, the doggy attended community events and visited parks and schools. Although Jaks retired, he’s still eager to help his community. He lives today with one of the ministry officials who adopted him.
9. Dottie, England
She is the springer spaniel who joined the British Transport Police in 2019. The pup helps keep the railways safe by fighting crime and looking for harmful objects, like explosives. Dottie works and lives with her trainer, like the rest of the dogs in her unit. And when she’s off duty, the little girl likes to get hugs and meet new people.
10. Huesos, Argentina
Huesos, which means “bones” in English, was rescued by a member of the Cordoba Dog Police Division, and in the blink of an eye, he went from being a stray pup to a service dog. Over the course of 9 years, he traveled throughout the Argentinian province as part of the exhibition squad. His job was to perform in shows, ceremonies, academic events, and anniversaries. After making everyone smile with his tricks, this mixed-breed dog retired in 2018.


brightside--2020-08-20--15 Photos That Show Each Country Has Its Own Kind of “Pigeons”

They roam free through the parks , approaching anyone who has a small delicacy to share .
Although an iguana has nothing to do with a pigeon , in the parks of Ecuador , they are the ones who eat the bread around the benches .
Although it might seem difficult , these birds have some fierce competitors around that captivate visitors ’ attention in some countries .
1 .
That ’ s how loving deer are in Japan when a tourist gives them a cookie .
2 .
Dozens of monkeys will be thrilled if they know that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
3 .
If you are in Caracas , macaws will greet you at your window and maybe you ’ ll be able to teach them to say a word or 2 .
4 .
You can hang out with these adorable furry foxes in Shiroishi , Japan .
5 .
In New Zealand , you ’ ll find many curious alpacas who want to know what brings you to these remote lands .
6 .
Swimming pigs in the Bahamas will follow you on your boat trip if there is a reward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you every morning in Australia .
8 .
Even pigeons know their place in Ecuador : iguanas rule .
9 .
You might find a baby raccoon in your garage one morning if you live in the USA .
10 .
... Or in your aunt ’ s pool .
11 .
You might come across a family of wild pigs if you are in Israel .
12 .
Cats will follow like you were the pied piper in Aoshima , Japan .
13 .
A book and a bench in the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Canada .
14 .
A coati might shyly approach you and ask you for a caress in Brazil .
15 .
You can have a gathering of a possum , a skunk , and a raccoon together if there ’ s some yummy food available .

They roam free through the parks, approaching anyone who has a small delicacy to share. Although an iguana has nothing to do with a pigeon, in the parks of Ecuador, they are the ones who eat the bread around the benches. Although it might seem difficult, these birds have some fierce competitors around that captivate visitors’ attention in some countries.
Here at Bright Side, we love to sit and read on a bench, and receive visits from charming animals, so we have prepared a little trip around the world.
1. That’s how loving deer are in Japan when a tourist gives them a cookie.
More than a thousand deer live free in Japan’s Nara Park. These charming animals are considered to be a national treasure and the Japanese protect them as such.
2. Dozens of monkeys will be thrilled if they know that you come bearing gifts for them in India.
These monkeys live among the locals and tourists in India. They love to be in a herd or wherever there is a large gathering of people. Despite the fact that sometimes this coexistence can be controversial, we cannot deny that they are funny animals.
3. If you are in Caracas, macaws will greet you at your window and maybe you’ll be able to teach them to say a word or 2.
Each day in Caracas begins with thousands of Blue and Gold Macaws leaving their nests and to fly over the city and make some visits to their neighbors’ windows. At nightfall they return to their refuge where they rest with their lifelong partner.
4. You can hang out with these adorable furry foxes in Shiroishi, Japan.
In Shiroishi, Japan, there’s a fluffy paradise called Miyagi Zao Fox Village. There, red foxes live free, waiting for visitors to look at them with a special smile. Traditional Japanese folklore depicts these animals as possessing paranormal abilities that increase with their age and wisdom.
5. In New Zealand, you’ll find many curious alpacas who want to know what brings you to these remote lands.
In New Zealand, you have the chance to cuddle with a baby alpaca on one of the farms that raises these cute animals in their vast meadows. Although these animals originated in South America, it seems that they have adapted very well to these distant islands.
6. Swimming pigs in the Bahamas will follow you on your boat trip if there is a reward.
No one knows for sure how these pigs ended up on this remote island in the Bahamas called Big Major Cay. The truth is that the only inhabitants of this paradise island are 60 pigs who love to swim in crystal clear waters.
7. A wallaby might visit you every morning in Australia.
This native Australian animal prefers to be in the fields and to eat fruits and herbs, but will not say no if offered a good breakfast every morning.
8. Even pigeons know their place in Ecuador: iguanas rule.
Iguanas are so prevalent in Ecuador, that they even have a park for them in the city of Guayaquil. There they enjoy sunbathing and allowing themselves to be photographed without blinking — not even when a pigeon lands on them.
9. You might find a baby raccoon in your garage one morning if you live in the USA.
This is a very sweet surprise that’ll probably only happen in the USA. Open your garage door and meet this furry little raccoon. These animals are native to North America and its name means “the one who takes everything into its hands” in the language of the Aztecs, so watch your lunch if there is one nearby.
10. ...Or in your aunt’s pool.
It seems that this situation has happened more than once, but if you are in North America and have a pool, you should be prepared to find a raccoon happily enjoying a bath... or maybe even using your floats.
11. You might come across a family of wild pigs if you are in Israel.
“Sorry teacher, a wild boar ate my homework.” If you are in Israel, this could sound convincing, as this is a true story that happened to a kid in Haifa months ago.
12. Cats will follow like you were the pied piper in Aoshima, Japan.
A colony of cats came to this little island in Japan to help humans control the rodent population and decided to create a huge colony there. For every one person living on Aoshima Island, there are 36 felines purring around.
13. A book and a bench in the park is only complete with a knee squirrel in Canada.
If you go into one of the many Canadian forests and sit down to read a book and eat some nuts, it will probably not be long before one of these agile little animals arrives and takes everything that fits in their cheeks back to their nest.
14. A coati might shyly approach you and ask you for a caress in Brazil.
The name coati comes from the indigenous languages of Brazil, and a large colony of these long nosed and tailed animals lives in this country. In its forests, they jump happily from tree to tree.
15. You can have a gathering of a possum, a skunk, and a raccoon together if there’s some yummy food available.
This is proof that friends are always welcome around a full table and these 3 animals that live in the forests of the United States are a good example. The important thing in these cases is not to anger or startle the skunk, otherwise it could give off a strong unpleasant smell that would ruin the whole banquet.


brightside--2020-08-20--10 Golden Rules That All Elegant Women Need to Follow When Wearing Heels

We love heels !
It ’ s impossible not to , with how great and stylish they look .
They can make any outfit look more elegant .
But in many cases they also cause pain , are uncomfortable , or our feet just can ’ t get used to them .
The good news is that there are many ways to avoid discomfort and fully enjoy a beautiful pair of heels .
For example , by choosing the right size , the right sole , and the ideal heel height , not only do you prevent damage to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most of them .
So why stick to bad habits ?
1 .
Make sure you are wearing the right size .
How many times have we fallen in love with a pair of heels that weren ’ t available in our size ?
Most likely many , many times .
And maybe you just tried them on ( even though you knew in advance that it wouldn ’ t work out how you wanted it to ) .
But let ’ s not forget that there ’ s a reason that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to heels .
If the shoes are too small for you , just forget about them right away , there ’ s no way to fix this situation .
If they are a little bit too big , your foot will slide forward and this might cause you toe pain , but there ’ s a solution .
There are a few tips on how to wear heels ( even if they are a little bit too big ) without them causing you pain .
For instance , you can use silicone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
2 .
Find out what type of feet you have and look for the most suitable shoe for them .
In order to do this , you should always try on both shoes instead of just one like many people do .
This is because our feet generally have a slight difference in size .
Try them on with the type of stockings you are going to use ( especially pantyhose ) .
It is better if you can do this in the afternoon or at night , because at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swollen after a whole day of walking .
This is a good tip to avoid an unpleasant surprise later on .
Always check to make sure there ’ s enough room for your toes , that the shoes do not fit too loosely , and that the heel is comfortable but does not slip .
Remember that the shoe should fit your foot , not the other way around .
3 .
The thicker the heel , the better .
Let ’ s face it : the stiletto heel is not the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of that , it ’ s not good for your body .
Since it ’ s so thin , all of your weight gets forced onto your metatarsal bones ( the 5 bones just behind your toes ) and that generates a lot of pressure on one single spot .
In the long run , you can end up hurting your body if you wear this kind of heel for long periods of time .
A thicker heel distributes the weight across the ankle and provides greater stability .
4 .
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ print heels , patterned shoes , or flashy colors .
Even if it ’ s sometimes hard to step up to the challenge and leave classic colors behind , trying new things won ’ t hurt !
Printed shoes go well with a lot of clothes and add a touch of personality to a classy outfit .
For example , animal print heels go very well with black , white , beige , dark green , orange , purple , pink , and denim .
It ’ s just a matter of courage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make you feel comfortable and confident with your look .
5 .
Learning how to walk in heels There are certain shoe styles that it ’ s almost impossible to feel comfortable and walk around in freely .
There ’ s no doubt that if you ’ re tripping and stumbling all the time , besides risking getting hurt , you won ’ t really look very stylish .
If you want to avoid this , here is another article by Bright Side with all sorts of tips on how to walk in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( or suffer less ) in the process .
High-heeled boots are a classic that will always be in style .
They are beautiful and match very well with a number of different outfits .
A great example is Monica Geller in Friends .
Remember the episode where she spends a huge part of her paycheck on a pair of boots ?
They were beautiful !
But she couldn ’ t walk without suffering ( although she still looked great ) .
We recommend that you think of the ideal pair of boots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your wardrobe , but also as a comfortable choice .
7 .
Get a pedicure every now and then .
A pedicure not only takes care of the health of your feet , but also their appearance .
Among its many benefits , the most important one is to relieve stress and revitalize the skin .
If you don ’ t feel like or have the time to go for a pedicure , you can read this article by Bright Side that will help you take care of your feet at home using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already have .
Thin , flat soles are not good for our bodies , as they can hurt our metatarsal bones .
Also , if you suffer from flat feet , shoes without any kind of heel might exacerbate your condition and cause pain .
Having flat feet is a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses , causing all or most of the sole of the foot to touch the ground .
Ideally , the sole of your shoes should be made of rubber , a material that provides stability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking .
Having a wide heel that is between 3 and 4 cm is also recommended .
9 .
Choose heels that provide adequate coverage to hold your ankles .
We know that this is impossible to achieve with every pair of shoes we wear , but ideally they should at least have some kind of hold to avoid twisting or spraining your ankle .
The back of the shoe should be closed and should fit tightly over your heel .
If the shoe is open , like a sandal for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strip below the ankle to provide that grip .
When you walk barefoot , your body weight is equally divided .
About 40 % is supported by your metatarsal bones , while the remaining weight falls on the heels .
If you walk around with a 4 cm high heel , the weight will be moderately proportioned , but as the heel increases , more weight is transferred to the metatarsal bones .
If the heel is higher than 7 cm , you can reach the limits of human stability and you might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on how experienced you are with wearing heels , that number can increase .
Therefore , we recommend that you not overdo it with heels .
If you have to wear them every day , look for a pair that has a thicker heel and a height of about 4 cm , maximum .

We love heels! It’s impossible not to, with how great and stylish they look. They can make any outfit look more elegant. But in many cases they also cause pain, are uncomfortable, or our feet just can’t get used to them. The good news is that there are many ways to avoid discomfort and fully enjoy a beautiful pair of heels. For example, by choosing the right size, the right sole, and the ideal heel height, not only do you prevent damage to your body, but you can also make the most of them. So why stick to bad habits?
Bright Side thought of looking into how to wear heels properly. And we found 10 tips that we want to share with you, so that you can wear heels, while at the same time taking care of your feet.
1. Make sure you are wearing the right size.
How many times have we fallen in love with a pair of heels that weren’t available in our size? Most likely many, many times. And maybe you just tried them on (even though you knew in advance that it wouldn’t work out how you wanted it to). But let’s not forget that there’s a reason that shoe sizes exist, especially when it comes to heels. If the shoes are too small for you, just forget about them right away, there’s no way to fix this situation. If they are a little bit too big, your foot will slide forward and this might cause you toe pain, but there’s a solution. There are a few tips on how to wear heels (even if they are a little bit too big) without them causing you pain. For instance, you can use silicone insoles to prevent your feet from slipping forward.
2. Find out what type of feet you have and look for the most suitable shoe for them.
In order to do this, you should always try on both shoes instead of just one like many people do. This is because our feet generally have a slight difference in size. Try them on with the type of stockings you are going to use (especially pantyhose). It is better if you can do this in the afternoon or at night, because at this time, your feet are slightly more swollen after a whole day of walking. This is a good tip to avoid an unpleasant surprise later on. Always check to make sure there’s enough room for your toes, that the shoes do not fit too loosely, and that the heel is comfortable but does not slip. Remember that the shoe should fit your foot, not the other way around.
3. The thicker the heel, the better.
Let’s face it: the stiletto heel is not the most comfortable thing in the world and on top of that, it’s not good for your body. Since it’s so thin, all of your weight gets forced onto your metatarsal bones (the 5 bones just behind your toes) and that generates a lot of pressure on one single spot. In the long run, you can end up hurting your body if you wear this kind of heel for long periods of time. A thicker heel distributes the weight across the ankle and provides greater stability.
4. Let’s stop being afraid of animal print heels, patterned shoes, or flashy colors.
Even if it’s sometimes hard to step up to the challenge and leave classic colors behind, trying new things won’t hurt! Printed shoes go well with a lot of clothes and add a touch of personality to a classy outfit. For example, animal print heels go very well with black, white, beige, dark green, orange, purple, pink, and denim. It’s just a matter of courage and trying new options that’ll make you feel comfortable and confident with your look.
5. Learning how to walk in heels
There are certain shoe styles that it’s almost impossible to feel comfortable and walk around in freely. There’s no doubt that if you’re tripping and stumbling all the time, besides risking getting hurt, you won’t really look very stylish. If you want to avoid this, here is another article by Bright Side with all sorts of tips on how to walk in even the thinnest heel and not suffer (or suffer less) in the process.
6. Add high boots to your wardrobe.
High-heeled boots are a classic that will always be in style. They are beautiful and match very well with a number of different outfits. A great example is Monica Geller in Friends. Remember the episode where she spends a huge part of her paycheck on a pair of boots? They were beautiful! But she couldn’t walk without suffering (although she still looked great). We recommend that you think of the ideal pair of boots as not only a beautiful addition to your wardrobe, but also as a comfortable choice.
7. Get a pedicure every now and then.
A pedicure not only takes care of the health of your feet, but also their appearance. Among its many benefits, the most important one is to relieve stress and revitalize the skin. If you don’t feel like or have the time to go for a pedicure, you can read this article by Bright Side that will help you take care of your feet at home using simple ingredients, that you most likely already have.
8. Avoid thin soles.
Thin, flat soles are not good for our bodies, as they can hurt our metatarsal bones. Also, if you suffer from flat feet, shoes without any kind of heel might exacerbate your condition and cause pain. Having flat feet is a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, causing all or most of the sole of the foot to touch the ground. Ideally, the sole of your shoes should be made of rubber, a material that provides stability and more cushioning to absorb pressure when walking. Having a wide heel that is between 3 and 4 cm is also recommended.
9. Choose heels that provide adequate coverage to hold your ankles.
We know that this is impossible to achieve with every pair of shoes we wear, but ideally they should at least have some kind of hold to avoid twisting or spraining your ankle. The back of the shoe should be closed and should fit tightly over your heel. If the shoe is open, like a sandal for example, it’s ideal to have a strip below the ankle to provide that grip.
10. Choose a medium height heel.
When you walk barefoot, your body weight is equally divided. About 40% is supported by your metatarsal bones, while the remaining weight falls on the heels. If you walk around with a 4 cm high heel, the weight will be moderately proportioned, but as the heel increases, more weight is transferred to the metatarsal bones. If the heel is higher than 7 cm, you can reach the limits of human stability and you might very easily feel unbalanced. But depending on how experienced you are with wearing heels, that number can increase. Therefore, we recommend that you not overdo it with heels. If you have to wear them every day, look for a pair that has a thicker heel and a height of about 4 cm, maximum.


brightside--2020-08-21--15+ Weight Loss Warriors That Can Give You a Serious Dose of Inspo

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Losing weight is always a contest between you and yourself , as it requires a huge amount of willpower and self-discipline , along with workouts , both day and night , and a healthy diet to make a difference .
But once you decide to start the weight loss journey , everything gets easier and the change can not go unnoticed .
People in this article are sharing their stories and giving advice on how to face this challenge and overcome large hurdles .
1 .
“ Been exchanging fat for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now.
” 2 .
“ If I can do this , anyone can !
” 3 .
“ 2 years ago it was hard to even walk for very long .
Now I run 2 miles a day !
” 4 .
“ I ’ ve been on my weight loss journey for 4 years now !
I love the skin I ’ m in and I ’ m proud of my progress !
” 5 .
“ 11 months into my transformation , seeing how far I can take it.
” 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be is just a matter of choice .
7 .
“ I decided it was time to change things !
” 8 .
“ It ’ s just a step from what you are to what you want to be.
” 9 .
“ Just 7 months apart — all you need is to set a goal and reach it !
” 10 .
“ I was at Disneyland when I decided I wanted to make a change and truly ’ let the shenanigans begin.
’ ” 11 .
“ I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my own skin !
” 12 .
“ Dreams and goals do come true !
” 13 .
“ I can officially fit in one pant leg from my largest size .
I ’ m still in shock.
” 15 .
“ It took about a year , just calorie counting and walking , and I ’ ve maintained my weight for 2 years now.
” 16 .
“ I ’ ve struggled with my weight all my life .
I ’ m working out 4 times a week , eating healthier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 18 .
“ You need to spend time and effort on your goal and the progress will be crazy !
”

Losing weight is always a contest between you and yourself, as it requires a huge amount of willpower and self-discipline, along with workouts, both day and night, and a healthy diet to make a difference. But once you decide to start the weight loss journey, everything gets easier and the change cannot go unnoticed. People in this article are sharing their stories and giving advice on how to face this challenge and overcome large hurdles.
A little inspiration goes a long way, which is why Bright Side prepared this article to demonstrate the importance of taking the right approach and doing things purposefully. Hopefully, this will serve as a great kick-start for you.
1. “If I can do this, anyone can!”
2. “2 years ago it was hard to even walk for very long. Now I run 2 miles a day!”
3. “I’ve been on my weight loss journey for 4 years now! I love the skin I’m in and I’m proud of my progress!”
4. “11 months into my transformation, seeing how far I can take it.”
5. Being the person you always wanted to be is just a matter of choice.
6. “I decided it was time to change things!”
7. “It’s just a step from what you are to what you want to be.”
8. “Just 7 months apart — all you need is to set a goal and reach it!”
9. “I was at Disneyland when I decided I wanted to make a change and truly ’let the shenanigans begin.’”
10. “I feel 1000 times more confident and happy in my own skin!”
11. “Dreams and goals do come true!”
12. “I can officially fit in one pant leg from my largest size. I’m still in shock.”
13. “Hard work will always pay a satisfactory result!”
14. “It took about a year, just calorie counting and walking, and I’ve maintained my weight for 2 years now.”
15. “I’ve struggled with my weight all my life. I’m working out 4 times a week, eating healthier, and I no longer avoid mirrors!”
16. “Feeling more confident than ever!”
17. “You need to spend time and effort on your goal and the progress will be crazy!”
If you’re about to start your journey, this, this and this article may also be helpful.


brightside--2020-08-21--The Way You Sit at Someone’s Place Can Tell a Lot About Your Personality

Everyone is different .
And psychologists continue reminding us about this fact .
Today ’ s test will show you a lot about yourself based on how you sit when you are a guest in someone ’ s home .
Don ’ t take this test too seriously because it should be just for fun .
Bright Side offers you a chance to learn something new about yourself — just choose the position you usually take when you sit down .
You are an elegant , yet very open person .
But you shouldn ’ t drink anything other than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end up in the same position , but on the chandelier .
You ’ re an emotional person .
You love life , which is why others love to be around you .
It may be hard for you to stop talking .
Because of this , they always serve you more food so that they can enjoy the silence , even for just a little while .
You only eat very healthy food , and you ’ re almost a yogi .
Even if you are not one now , you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unusual person .
So unusual that many people are shocked by your behavior .
You ’ re always slim , because it ’ s hard to eat in this position .
6 .
The life of the party You ’ re a very sociable person .
You love long conversations .
This is why you love visiting other people and staying at their places ... For a month or 2 .
You ’ re an introvert that feels a bit awkward in a big group of people .
Your head stops working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress .
But you can still eat .
You love intrigue , backstabbing , and power .
You ’ re finally visiting someone because your favorite series is over and you ’ re back to real life .
You ’ re very communicative and you love visiting other people because you absolutely have to tell people about how you feel .
But because it ’ s hard to stop you when you start talking , your hosts might have to resort to extreme measures .

Everyone is different. And psychologists continue reminding us about this fact. Today’s test will show you a lot about yourself based on how you sit when you are a guest in someone’s home. Don’t take this test too seriously because it should be just for fun.
Bright Side offers you a chance to learn something new about yourself — just choose the position you usually take when you sit down.
1. A dormant adventurer
You are an elegant, yet very open person. But you shouldn’t drink anything other than tea or coffee, or you might end up in the same position, but on the chandelier.
2. A verbal maniac
You’re an emotional person. You love life, which is why others love to be around you. It may be hard for you to stop talking. Because of this, they always serve you more food so that they can enjoy the silence, even for just a little while.
3. A Zen person
You only eat very healthy food, and you’re almost a yogi. Even if you are not one now, you will be one soon.
4. The owner of a stuffed toy land
You dominate and you have power. Mostly, over stuffed toys.
5. The original perpetual motion machine
You’re an unusual person. So unusual that many people are shocked by your behavior. You’re always slim, because it’s hard to eat in this position.
6. The life of the party
You’re a very sociable person. You love long conversations. This is why you love visiting other people and staying at their places... For a month or 2.
7. A comfort zone person
You’re an introvert that feels a bit awkward in a big group of people. Your head stops working when you are under this kind of stress. But you can still eat.
8. A virtual deceiver
You love intrigue, backstabbing, and power. You’re finally visiting someone because your favorite series is over and you’re back to real life.
9. A fountain person
You’re very communicative and you love visiting other people because you absolutely have to tell people about how you feel. But because it’s hard to stop you when you start talking, your hosts might have to resort to extreme measures.
10. A hopeless truth-teller
You don’t visit people. You’re a self-sufficient, independent person that is used to telling people the truth, with a lot of sarcasm on top.


brightside--2020-08-21--20+ People Whose Bubbles Burst Way, Way Too Late

If you really stop and think about it , you ’ ll probably discover that you only realized certain things were true at a very late age .
And that ’ s good because it means your brain never stops absorbing new information .
But don ’ t worry , you ’ re not alone in this .
In fact , there are some Reddit users who confessed , in this thread , about some of the things they learned at an embarrassingly late age , and their answers are a lot of fun to read .
Bright Side gathered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble bursts we found on Reddit and decided to share them with you because , in the end , we ’ re sure it happens to everyone .
4 .
Perhaps some other people have this problem ... 5 .
Not an easy thing to learn , we agree .
12 .
But is it really a good word ?
13 .
It ’ s either brown cows with white spots or white cows with brown spots ... 15 .
How many chromosomes do we actually have ?
19 .
Not illegal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It depends on what bread we ’ re talking about here .
What things did you learn very late in life ?
Don ’ t be ashamed to share your thoughts with us because it happens to everyone .
Let ’ s at least laugh at this stuff together !

If you really stop and think about it, you’ll probably discover that you only realized certain things were true at a very late age. And that’s good because it means your brain never stops absorbing new information. But don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. In fact, there are some Reddit users who confessed, in this thread, about some of the things they learned at an embarrassingly late age, and their answers are a lot of fun to read.
Bright Side gathered a few of the strangest and funniest bubble bursts we found on Reddit and decided to share them with you because, in the end, we’re sure it happens to everyone.
1. Baby horses are real though!
2. Working just one day a week? Amazing job!
3. Believing in magic isn’t that bad.
4. Perhaps some other people have this problem...
5. Not an easy thing to learn, we agree.
6. Smart mice
7. Fantasy reindeer
8. “What are my parents’ names?”
9. It’s actually not a bad idea...
10. No, kryptonite isn’t real...
11. Arranged marriage
12. But is it really a good word?
13. It’s either brown cows with white spots or white cows with brown spots...
14. Lamb, sheep, goat, ram, or mutton...
15. How many chromosomes do we actually have?
16. It’s a real cake, friends.
17. They really don’t!?
18. Potato chips
19. Not illegal, but it is dangerous!
20. Going up?
21. A fair assumption
22. Calendar problems
23. It depends on what bread we’re talking about here.


brightside--2020-08-21--20+ Reddit Users Confess About Their Worst Buys Ever

• `` Was all excited about my eBay purchase , come to find out I ’ m dumb and didn ’ t see that only the box was in the listing.
“ © Darthmalgus970 • “ The blanket that makes you look like a giant burrito !
It was super thin and of poor quality , not to mention the fact that it wasn ’ t big enough to cover me .
Now I ’ ll never look like a burrito !
” © its_not_appropriate • “ I bought a ’ make it yourself ’ music box with a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then an insert so you can play whatever tune you want .
Thought I could make my girlfriend a special gift , then I realized that I can ’ t read music and when I tried to punch it by ear it sounded bloody awful.
” © LifeIsBizarre • “ This past Christmas Eve , I was doing some last-minute shopping and came across a glass shaped like Buddy from the movie Elf which , of course , also had Will Ferell ’ s face on it .
With everything kinda being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I didn ’ t know how much it cost , but I bought it on pure impulse because I thought it was funny .
It wasn ’ t until I left the store and looked at the receipt that I realized it cost $ 22 , which was way more than it was worth .
To remind me of my mistake , I now drink out of that glass exclusively and have been doing so for the past 5 months .
I have to wash it like , twice a day but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until I feel like I ’ ve gotten my $ 22 dollars worth.
” © JustSarver • “ My family visited Colorado when I was 10 and I saw a statue of a mosquito in a gift shop with the words ‘ state bird ’ on the bottom and begged my parents for it .
We now have a rather large mosquito statue on our piano.
” © FriedEggRoll

"Was all excited about my eBay purchase, come to find out I’m dumb and didn’t see that only the box was in the listing.“© Darthmalgus970
“The blanket that makes you look like a giant burrito! It was super thin and of poor quality, not to mention the fact that it wasn’t big enough to cover me. Now I’ll never look like a burrito!” © its_not_appropriate
“I bought a ’make it yourself’ music box with a series of cards to punch out the notes and then an insert so you can play whatever tune you want. Thought I could make my girlfriend a special gift, then I realized that I can’t read music and when I tried to punch it by ear it sounded bloody awful.” © LifeIsBizarre
“A Himalayan salt lamp — useless, but aesthetically pleasing.” © corvidspirit
“This past Christmas Eve, I was doing some last-minute shopping and came across a glass shaped like Buddy from the movie Elf which, of course, also had Will Ferell’s face on it. With everything kinda being out of order with the holiday rush, I didn’t know how much it cost, but I bought it on pure impulse because I thought it was funny. It wasn’t until I left the store and looked at the receipt that I realized it cost $22, which was way more than it was worth. To remind me of my mistake, I now drink out of that glass exclusively and have been doing so for the past 5 months. I have to wash it like, twice a day but I won’t stop using it until I feel like I’ve gotten my $22 dollars worth.” © JustSarver


brightside--2020-08-21--20 People Who’ve Realized We Can’t Trust Anything, Even Our Own Eyes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes ordinary things pretend to be something completely different .
You only need to look at a situation from a different angle and turn on your imagination to make a glass of water levitate in the air or turn a dog into a bear .
They ought to be really tall with long legs like those !
This bridge looks like a springboard from a racing video game .
“ My reflection in the window perfectly fits in the chair.
” The left-hand side is a mirror and the right-hand side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another girl standing on the other side .
“ Thought this was a desktop background but it ’ s just a reflection of our couch.
” You have to look at this photo at least twice to understand what ’ s going on .
“ My cat sitting on the back of my chair makes it look like she ’ s wearing a leather jacket.
” — “ If I hadn ’ t zoomed in , I ’ d still be thinking this was a giant spider !
” — “ I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel like it ’ s still a spider.
” This magnificent window view that looks like a painting The cat from Shrek has some real competition .
This game is so realistic .
Is it an octo-dog or a dog-opus ?
— “ This picture looks like 3 different pictures combined.
” — “ They also look like they belong to different decades.
” No , the city isn ’ t on fire .
It ’ s sunrise with fog .
The water spilled in a way that makes the glass look @ @ @ @ @ @

Sometimes ordinary things pretend to be something completely different. You only need to look at a situation from a different angle and turn on your imagination to make a glass of water levitate in the air or turn a dog into a bear.
Bright Side has decided to search through the Internet to find photos you have to look at twice to realize your brain is playing tricks on you.
We bet this ball isn’t a soccer fan.
They ought to be really tall with long legs like those!
This bridge looks like a springboard from a racing video game.
“My reflection in the window perfectly fits in the chair.”
The left-hand side is a mirror and the right-hand side is clear glass. There’s another girl standing on the other side.
“Thought this was a desktop background but it’s just a reflection of our couch.”
Stratosphere kayaking or just crystal clear waters?
You have to look at this photo at least twice to understand what’s going on.
“My cat sitting on the back of my chair makes it look like she’s wearing a leather jacket.”
What a long tail!
— “If I hadn’t zoomed in, I’d still be thinking this was a giant spider!” — “I don’t want to zoom in because I feel like it’s still a spider.”
This magnificent window view that looks like a painting
The cat from Shrek has some real competition.
Stephen King’s new book character
This game is so realistic.
Is it an octo-dog or a dog-opus?
When a good boy turns into a wild animal:
— “This picture looks like 3 different pictures combined.” — “They also look like they belong to different decades.”
No, the city isn’t on fire. It’s sunrise with fog.
The water spilled in a way that makes the glass look like it’s levitating.


brightside--2020-08-21--16 People Who Suddenly Realized They Look Like Someone Famous

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest One day , you took out an old photo album only to find out that your young grandfather was a carbon copy of Matt Damon — the same pose , the same smile .
And your brother looks more like Anne Hathaway ’ s twin than anything else .
We at Bright Side were stunned by these people who look like our favorite celebrities and would love to share their photos with you .
1 .
“ My grandpa looking like Tom Hardy , sometime around 1941 ” 3 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1961 — I think Dad looks like Matt Damon.
” 4 .
He could be cast as James Franco ’ s body double .
6 .
“ My hot parents in the ’ 70s !
She ’ s still gorgeous and he looks like Tom Cruise.
” 7 .
“ I grew up not knowing what my grandpa looked like .
I ’ m actually related to a Russian Elon Musk channeling Wolverine.
” 10 .
“ My husband shaved his beard today and looks a lot like Jim Halpert all of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Quentin Tarantino .
15 .
“ Been telling my niece for years that she ’ s Scarlett Johansson ’ s doppelgänger.
” 16 .
“ My son used to look like Danny DeVito.
” Which celebrity do you look the most like ?
Do you believe that there ’ s someone in the world who looks just like you ?

One day, you took out an old photo album only to find out that your young grandfather was a carbon copy of Matt Damon — the same pose, the same smile. And your brother looks more like Anne Hathaway’s twin than anything else.
We at Bright Side were stunned by these people who look like our favorite celebrities and would love to share their photos with you.
1. “My grandpa looking like Tom Hardy, sometime around 1941”
2. “My dad looking like a young Luke Skywalker, Chile, 1977”
3. “My parents’ wedding day, February 1961 — I think Dad looks like Matt Damon.”
4. He could be cast as James Franco’s body double.
5. “This guy looks like Albert Einstein.”
6. “My hot parents in the ’70s! She’s still gorgeous and he looks like Tom Cruise.”
7. “I grew up not knowing what my grandpa looked like. I’m actually related to a Russian Elon Musk channeling Wolverine.”
8. “Accidently in the art museum...”
9. “My brother looks like Anne Hathaway.”
10. “My husband shaved his beard today and looks a lot like Jim Halpert all of a sudden!”
11. “Guess my doppelgänger died 2,300 years ago.”
12. He looks like Quentin Tarantino.
13. “Human Shrek!”
14. “Bruno Mars and me”
15. “Been telling my niece for years that she’s Scarlett Johansson’s doppelgänger.”
16. “My son used to look like Danny DeVito.”


brightside--2020-08-21--What 15 Celebrities Would Look Like If Their Face Fit the Golden Ratio

The way we perceive physical beauty is closely related to the Golden ratio , some researchers suggest .
We decided @ @ @ @ @ this is really true and test how the faces of our favorite celebrities would change @ @ @ @ @ , ” according to this theory .

The way we perceive physical beauty is closely related to the Golden ratio, some researchers suggest. We decided to check and see if this is really true and test how the faces of our favorite celebrities would change if they were “perfect,” according to this theory.


brightside--2020-08-21--A Mom Uses a “Calming Corner” for Her Son, and It’s Way More Effective Than Time-Outs

The use of time-outs on children has been a controversial topic among child psychologists .
While some say it might be an ineffective way to discipline your kids , others claim that it works perfectly to regulate children ’ s well-being and can even help those with ADHD when parents use the method the right way .
But Nikki Mullen Cruz , a creative mom on TikTok , might have created the perfect alternative environment known as “ The Calming Corner.
” Bright Side wants to share this woman ’ s clever idea with other moms and dads out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to employ this technique in your own household .
It ’ s true that grounding only works when parents know just how to do it — they don ’ t work when the punishment is based on fear .
Sometimes , moms and dads need to repurpose it completely , and that ’ s exactly what Nikki did .
She goes by the username of “ Maartemami ” and claims that the regular “ time-outs ” were not effective on her son .
She didn ’ t feel comfortable leaving him “ sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What she really needed was a safe place to discipline her kid and not just an empty punishment location .
That ’ s why she installed a small but wonderful place on the side of her sofa called “ The Calming Corner.
” In this place , her son could calm himself down and “ manage his feelings in a healthy way.
” With light colors and a fluffy carpet , this becomes a spot for reflection and peace , not suffering .
Nikki ’ s approach redefines the results of children ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer the consequence of bad behavior .
The kid can breathe , reflect , and meditate while moving from a state of anger and agitation to one of relaxation and clarity .
And then , when the child is ready and calm , the consequences come .
Nikki said , for instance , that she takes tech time away from her son , asks him to do extra chores , or restricts access to special toys the boy likes to play with .
One of the best parts of this mom ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tools there .
With them , her son can experience all 5 senses .
The list goes as follows : squishy toys ( for touch ) , the plasma ball ( for touch and sight ) , the color-changing light bulb ( for sight ) , plants ( for smell , sight , and touch ) , gum ( for taste ) , essential oils and balms ( for touch and smell ) , a cordless sound machine and crackling toys ( for sound ) and , of course , some posters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space in a relaxing and effective way .
Her idea has become quite popular .
It was visible in the comments that she inspired many people who watched the video to use the same method in their homes .
It ’ s certainly a better alternative to making your kid look at a wall in a dark corner , and we hope more parents get motivated by her .
Do you think this technique would work on your children ?
Or , if you don ’ t have any , do you think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past ?

The use of time-outs on children has been a controversial topic among child psychologists. While some say it might be an ineffective way to discipline your kids, others claim that it works perfectly to regulate children’s well-being and can even help those with ADHD when parents use the method the right way. But Nikki Mullen Cruz, a creative mom on TikTok, might have created the perfect alternative environment known as “The Calming Corner.”
Bright Side wants to share this woman’s clever idea with other moms and dads out there and hopefully, it will inspire you to employ this technique in your own household.
Regular time-outs weren’t working.
It’s true that grounding only works when parents know just how to do it — they don’t work when the punishment is based on fear. Sometimes, moms and dads need to repurpose it completely, and that’s exactly what Nikki did. She goes by the username of “Maartemami” and claims that the regular “time-outs” were not effective on her son. She didn’t feel comfortable leaving him “sitting alone with big, scary emotions.”
“The Calming Corner”
What she really needed was a safe place to discipline her kid and not just an empty punishment location. That’s why she installed a small but wonderful place on the side of her sofa called “The Calming Corner.” In this place, her son could calm himself down and “manage his feelings in a healthy way.” With light colors and a fluffy carpet, this becomes a spot for reflection and peace, not suffering.
The new consequences
Nikki’s approach redefines the results of children’s indiscipline because the time-out is no longer the consequence of bad behavior. The kid can breathe, reflect, and meditate while moving from a state of anger and agitation to one of relaxation and clarity. And then, when the child is ready and calm, the consequences come. Nikki said, for instance, that she takes tech time away from her son, asks him to do extra chores, or restricts access to special toys the boy likes to play with.
Tools for all 5 senses
One of the best parts of this mom’s “Calming Corner” is the basket of tools there. With them, her son can experience all 5 senses. The list goes as follows: squishy toys (for touch), the plasma ball (for touch and sight), the color-changing light bulb (for sight), plants (for smell, sight, and touch), gum (for taste), essential oils and balms (for touch and smell), a cordless sound machine and crackling toys (for sound) and, of course, some posters to remind him how to use the space in a relaxing and effective way.
The anti-time-out approach
Her idea has become quite popular. It was visible in the comments that she inspired many people who watched the video to use the same method in their homes. It’s certainly a better alternative to making your kid look at a wall in a dark corner, and we hope more parents get motivated by her.


brightside--2020-08-21--20 Animals Whose Bond is as Strong as Pooh and Piglet

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Just like humans , animals are capable of making enduring friends too .
Some cats find their soulmates in dogs , some dogs find that guinea pigs and turtles are their perfect companions .
They play , eat , and sleep together , just like Pooh and Piglet would .
1 .
To mess with the kitty , you got ta deal with her large pupper friend .
2 .
And there are some BFFs with reversed roles too .
3 .
When you and your best friend have different personalities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of floof stick together .
7 .
My cats like to sit and judge my dog together .
8 .
When they are apart , they are still together .
9 .
“ My cat gets protective whenever it ’ s time to put our dog in their room to sleep.
” 10 .
My dog Lady and her best pal Dino the turtle during their playtime 11 .
Babysat my friend ’ s 2-week-old lambs , they ’ re always together .
12 .
Can ’ t tell who loves who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gang gets together : 14 .
My friend ’ s guinea pig and dog eating watermelon together 15 .
They were born the same week and have been best friends ever since .
16 .
“ 2 of our new bucklings are inseparable !
” 17 .
“ Got my dog an emotional support kitten , this was their first week together.
” 18 .
“ When we got them , the shelter said they HAD to be adopted together .
They demonstrate why on a daily basis.
” 19 .
“ Jager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the garden.
” 20 .
“ My Terrier always sits on my Golden Lab .
”

Just like humans, animals are capable of making enduring friends too. Some cats find their soulmates in dogs, some dogs find that guinea pigs and turtles are their perfect companions. They play, eat, and sleep together, just like Pooh and Piglet would.
To spread the power of cuteness, pet owners are sharing photos of their furry friends and their BFFs. Bright Side has chosen the best of them for our readers.
1. To mess with the kitty, you gotta deal with her large pupper friend.
2. And there are some BFFs with reversed roles too.
3. When you and your best friend have different personalities:
4. “My cat Maui told my dog Buster a funny joke.”
5. Animals with the same kind of floof stick together.
6. Real friendships are beyond size.
7. My cats like to sit and judge my dog together.
8. When they are apart, they are still together.
9. “My cat gets protective whenever it’s time to put our dog in their room to sleep.”
10. My dog Lady and her best pal Dino the turtle during their playtime
11. Babysat my friend’s 2-week-old lambs, they’re always together.
12. Can’t tell who loves who more.
13. When the whole gang gets together:
14. My friend’s guinea pig and dog eating watermelon together
15. They were born the same week and have been best friends ever since.
16. “2 of our new bucklings are inseparable!”
17. “Got my dog an emotional support kitten, this was their first week together.”
18. “When we got them, the shelter said they HAD to be adopted together. They demonstrate why on a daily basis.”
19. “Jager made a new friend while he was in the garden.”
20. “My Terrier always sits on my Golden Lab.”


brightside--2020-08-21--10 Answers to Questions You Were Feeling Too Lazy to Google

It sometimes happens that we switch off the lights , put our head on the pillow , and think that we need to sleep well because it ’ s gon na be a hectic day tomorrow , when a whirl of thoughts and weird questions arise in our mind .
For example : why doves bob their heads while walking , why cats always land on their feet , and why the colors in toothpaste never mix .
1 .
Why do snakes flick their tongues ?
2 .
Why are books first published in hardcover and only later in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more presentable and , thus , costs more .
When the work is new and highly-anticipated , people are ready to overpay for the cover , just to read the novel faster .
Thanks to this , the publisher gets a bigger profit from the sales .
In order to get a new batch of buyers and extend the demand for the work , it is published in paperback within the next year and is sold at a cheaper price .
3 .
Why do pigeons bob their heads while walking ?
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they stabilize the image on their retina .
While walking , they push their head forward relative to their body , while the body kinda catches up with the head .
At this moment , the bird is watching the world from a certain angle .
4 .
Why do our eyes sometimes look red in photos ?
5 .
Why do the different colors of the toothpaste never mix in the tube ?
6 .
How does a carrier pigeon know where to fly ?
The secret is that pigeons used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their home .
Birds were specially trained in the pigeonry : they were taken away from their nest for a certain distance and then let go free so that they could fly back to their nest .
The system of carrier pigeons is based on this natural instinct , while the Earth ’ s magnetic field and infrasound environment serve as landmarks for them .
7 .
Why does a raccoon wash everything ?
When in the wild , these fluffies search for their food mainly in water or near water pools .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and insects ) are often found in sand and dirt , that ’ s why many people think that raccoons wash their prey to clean it .
However , scientists have come to the conclusion that this process is not connected with neatness .
These animals have sensitive paws and they rely on their sensations when they touch food , while water acts as a kind of activator for their nerve endings .
8 .
Why do pills come in different colors ?
It ’ s the manufacturer who chooses the color of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t affect the efficiency of the medicine , but is instead used for marketing and psychological impact on humans .
Thus , for example , it has been proven in one of the experiments that consumers perceive pills in dark shades to be a more effective medicine .
9 .
Why do cats always land on their feet ?
The secret lies in the ability of the feline spine , which allows them to rotate their upper body to one side and then lower to the other .
Thanks to a well-developed vestibular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn its body when falling to make their landing as safe as possible , that is , to direct their feet to the ground .
10 .
Why don ’ t birds get electrocuted while sitting on wires ?

It sometimes happens that we switch off the lights, put our head on the pillow, and think that we need to sleep well because it’s gonna be a hectic day tomorrow, when a whirl of thoughts and weird questions arise in our mind. For example: why doves bob their heads while walking, why cats always land on their feet, and why the colors in toothpaste never mix.
Bright Side wants to help you fall asleep faster and that’s why we have prepared some answers to these and other popular questions.
1. Why do snakes flick their tongues?
Not only does a snake’s tongue help it to define taste, but it also plays an additional role in their sense of smell. That’s the reason why these reptiles flick their tongues — to navigate better and find food faster.
2. Why are books first published in hardcover and only later in paperback?
A book in hardcover looks more presentable and, thus, costs more. When the work is new and highly-anticipated, people are ready to overpay for the cover, just to read the novel faster. Thanks to this, the publisher gets a bigger profit from the sales. In order to get a new batch of buyers and extend the demand for the work, it is published in paperback within the next year and is sold at a cheaper price.
3. Why do pigeons bob their heads while walking?
By doing this pigeons see better, as they stabilize the image on their retina. While walking, they push their head forward relative to their body, while the body kinda catches up with the head. At this moment, the bird is watching the world from a certain angle.
4. Why do our eyes sometimes look red in photos?
The red eye effect appears because the camera captures the reflection of the flash in a person’s fundus when it’s dark or when the light is low. The red color appears thanks to the blood vessels in the retina.
5. Why do the different colors of the toothpaste never mix in the tube?
In order to fill the tube with toothpaste, a special dispenser pours the mass with the layers of different colors simultaneously. White and colored pastes differ in consistency and chemical composition, which is why the layers don’t mix.
6. How does a carrier pigeon know where to fly?
The secret is that pigeons used to fly in only one direction — to their home. Birds were specially trained in the pigeonry: they were taken away from their nest for a certain distance and then let go free so that they could fly back to their nest. The system of carrier pigeons is based on this natural instinct, while the Earth’s magnetic field and infrasound environment serve as landmarks for them.
7. Why does a raccoon wash everything?
When in the wild, these fluffies search for their food mainly in water or near water pools. Their provisions (plants, mollusks, and insects) are often found in sand and dirt, that’s why many people think that raccoons wash their prey to clean it. However, scientists have come to the conclusion that this process is not connected with neatness. These animals have sensitive paws and they rely on their sensations when they touch food, while water acts as a kind of activator for their nerve endings.
8. Why do pills come in different colors?
It’s the manufacturer who chooses the color of the pills. Their coloring doesn’t affect the efficiency of the medicine, but is instead used for marketing and psychological impact on humans. Thus, for example, it has been proven in one of the experiments that consumers perceive pills in dark shades to be a more effective medicine.
9. Why do cats always land on their feet?
The secret lies in the ability of the feline spine, which allows them to rotate their upper body to one side and then lower to the other. Thanks to a well-developed vestibular apparatus, the animal knows how to turn its body when falling to make their landing as safe as possible, that is, to direct their feet to the ground.
10. Why don’t birds get electrocuted while sitting on wires?
The thing is that there is no voltage difference between the bird and the cable. Birds don’t touch the ground, they only touch the wire which is why the voltage of their body coincides with the voltage of the wire.