Did you know that that we live inside the Sun? Its atmosphere stretches far beyond its visible surface, and even though Earth is far away from the star, it's still within the reach of the Sun's atmosphere. The Earth absorbs heat from the Sun, mostly on the surface, but the heat doesn't spread equally on all parts of the Earth. One side of the planet, the Pacific hemisphere, is losing heat more quickly than another, the African hemisphere. There are many cool facts about our planet that not so many people know about. #brightside Preview photo credit: Morlighem, M. (2022). MEaSUREs BedMachine Antarctica, Version 3 [Data Set]. Boulder, Colorado USA. NASA National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/FPSU0V1MWUB6. Date Accessed 11-10-2022. Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

What's inside the pyramids? When people think of the pyramids, they usually imagine mummies, treasures and golden sarcophagi. But they were much more than just that! For example, the Great Pyramid of Giza is about 450 feet tall and it's the biggest pyramid in Egypt. So it must have a lot of cool stuff inside, right? So what did the scientists manage to discover?

Did you hear about the latest discoveries at the Tombs of Saqqara in Egypt? Archaeologists just found a 4,300-year-old mummy named Hekashepes covered in gold leaf, buried in a sealed stone sarcophagus at the bottom of a 33-foot shaft. It’s such an exciting find in the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis! Let’s dive into this discovery and chat about all the fascinating things we've uncovered in mummies so far. From intricate burial practices to hidden treasures, these ancient remains have so many stories to tell! #brightside Credit: Xin Zhui: By Flazaza, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

There are doors in the world that have been shut for centuries and for a good reason. The Taj Mahal, for example, is hiding some crazy secrets. There are sealed rooms all over the place that nobody is allowed to enter. The Great Sphinx of Giza is shrouded in mystery. The real secrets of the Sphinx lie underground, near its paws, behind doors that should not be opened.

What does it feel like to be a bee? You're always busy storing nectar, producing honey, buzzing around... Sound exciting, right! Let's head on a journey towards the heart and soul of any bee colony - a beehive! You'll get to see how things work there with your own eyes: if it's dark inside a beehive, how many worker bees live there and what the Queen is busy doing. Are you ready?

You won’t believe what they just discovered under the Great Pyramid! 😲 Yep, scientists found hidden secret chambers that have been sealed off for thousands of years. It’s like something straight out of an adventure movie, but it’s totally real. No one knows exactly what’s inside yet—could be ancient treasures, lost knowledge, or something even crazier. The coolest part? They used super high-tech scanning tools to find the chambers without even opening the pyramid! Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Phaistos Disc: by C messier, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ph... Phaistos Disc: by C messier, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ph... Museo de Lucy: by ErnestoLazaros https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiche... Test-pit L8: by Fidelis T Masao and colleagues, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Te..., https://elifesciences.org/articles/19... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Djado-fern: by Holger Reineccius, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Egypt.Hathor: by unknown, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Djado-nah: by Holger Reineccius, CC BY-SA 2.0 DE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdom... Horus and Seth crowning Ramesses III: by A. Parrot, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ho... Bowl MET: by Gift of Theodore M. Davis, by exchange, 1949, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..., https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

You've heard bees only sting once because they don't survive after stinging you. But why is that? The answer to that and more animal facts you didn't know!

NASA's Curiosity rover recently sent an image to Earth with a door clearly seen on Mars! Could it mean that we have found another civilization? Is it possible that there was or still is life on the Red Planet? Unfortunately, astronomers were fast to disappoint us: they claimed it was just a natural part of the Martian landscape. But still, there are a lot of interesting unknown facts about Mars.

If you've ever lost the key to your house, you know how much trouble you have to go through to open the door again. But some doors in the world aren't meant to be opened at all because they're hiding some mysteries behind them! The famous Taj Mahal in India, for example, has a lot of doors that are always closed. Experts think that if someone opened these doors after they've been closed for so long, it'd release carbon monoxide, which could lead to the appearance of cracks in the minarets of the Taj Mahal. Find out more about these and other mysterious doors around the world!

What happens when a snake bites you? Well, if it isn’t venomous, consider yourself lucky: you’re probably gonna be fine. Still, any snake’s fangs carry thousands of bacteria on them, and the most terrifying of them cause tetanus. Worse still, you might be that unfortunate person to have an allergy to snake saliva. So even if you’ve been bitten by a non-venomous snake, call for help pronto. But there’s a worse scenario: the snake was indeed venomous. Every snake species has its own kind of venom that acts differently from others. It can affect either heart and nerves, muscles, or blood vessels. It always starts with a sharp pain at the place of bite. The snake opened its mouth wide, punctured your flesh with its two upper fangs, and injected its venom through the channels inside them. The venom goes straight into your bloodstream, and that’s when the real black magic begins...

Statistically, only about one in ten people are particularly attractive to mosquitoes. There are lots of theories about why mosquitoes attack some people whilst leaving others alone. There's some proof that people with type O blood are the most popular among mosquitoes. The next preferred blood type is type A. Skeeters are great learners. They know how to connect some cues, for example, your smell, with how delicious your blood is. If they like it, they might visit you again and again. Mosquitoes' penchant for picking you over others might not be about your blood. These buzzers are extremely skilled hunters. They pick up on the chemicals your body gives off. Their antennae have more than 70 different receptors! Whether an insect likes your smell or not also depends on your genetics and the bacteria living on your skin. If some of your relatives get bitten by mosquitoes more often than other people, you might have the same problem on your hands.

Africa is splitting in two, and it’s happening way faster than scientists thought! 🌍⚡ A massive crack is forming along the East African Rift, slowly breaking the continent apart. One day—millions of years from now—a new ocean could form right in the middle! 🌊 Scientists have been tracking this shift, and recent studies show that the process is speeding up. Earth’s plates are moving beneath our feet all the time, but this is a huge transformation. Who knows? In the distant future, we might have a whole new continent floating in the ocean! Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... : Plaque Somalienne: By Micheletb, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Albertine Rift: By Christoph Hormann, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... : View along the active Manda-Hararo rift: By DavidMPyle, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabbahu... Afar Triangle: By CentreLeftRight, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... East African Rift System: By TimCowley, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animated Tectonic Plates Collide Loop: By LasquetiSpice, CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... , https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/anima... UNICEF Ethiopia / YouTube garfieldcdss / YouTube Greenlight Africa / YouTube Gregornot / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

Did you know the Titanic had a fake chimney? It actually had three working chimneys, but the fourth one was just for show! This extra "dummy" chimney was added to make the ship look more powerful and balanced, giving passengers more confidence in its strength and speed. It also provided extra ventilation for the kitchen and engine rooms. It's one of those quirky design choices that make the Titanic's story even more fascinating! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

The Airlander 10 is not your average blimp—it's the Godzilla of airships! This magnificent beast holds the title of the largest airship in the world, and boy, does it command attention. With its colossal size and futuristic design, it's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Floating gracefully through the sky, the Airlander 10 is a marvel of engineering, blending innovation with a touch of old-world charm. So next time you look up and see this majestic giant drifting by, you'll know you're witnessing a true airborne wonder! Credit: Rutan Model: Ken Mist from Brampton, Canada, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pima Air & Space Museum: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pi... Short SC.7 Skyvan: RuthAS, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Skyvan: J-P Kärnä, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Skyvan: MilborneOne, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... SC-7-3M-400 Austria: Markus Gattringer, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CaproniCa.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... Caproni Ca.60 3-view, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... The Caproni Ca, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:The_Ca... Il Caproni Ca.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Il_Cap... Ca.60 under costruction, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Ca.60_... Bundesarchiv Bild: Unknown author, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Optica G-BOPO at Old Warden: TSRL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Edgley Optica Sywell: Nigel Ish, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... FlugKerl2: Rutan-Model202, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... RutanBoomerangEntry, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Eric Urban: Vought V173 Rear View, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... Vought V173 Front view, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... V-173: Howard Levy via Williams T. Larkins, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V-... N941NA: Informationwarfare, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Boomerang Profile: FlugKerl2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Aeroplane Monthly 1974-02 / G.Apostolo - Caproni's Triple Triplane - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art32... Collins / Lippisch Aerodyne - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Cra... Fluid sustained and fluid propelled aircraft: Alexander M Lippisch, https://patents.google.com/patent/US2... Aero Spacelines: Michel Gilliand, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ae... Brooklands-Aerospace Optica: Anthony Noble, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... NASA/DFRC NASA Animation is created by Bright Side #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

Building a bridge between Europe and Africa sounds amazing, but it’s way trickier than it seems. The Strait of Gibraltar, where the two continents are closest, is about 8 miles wide, but the water there is super deep—up to 3,000 feet in some places! On top of that, the area is really windy and has strong currents, which makes construction extra challenging. Engineers have proposed ideas, like floating tunnels or super-long suspension bridges, but they’d cost a fortune and would still face massive technical hurdles. Political and economic challenges also come into play, as such a bridge would require cooperation between multiple countries. For now, ferries do the job, and most people find them convenient enough. Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

The Titanic is one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. But many details of what exactly happened still remain a mystery. One of them: what happened to the iceberg that sank the Titanic? It turns out, the iceberg was floating for one more year after the shipwreck. Let's unveil one of the secrets surrounding the Titanic.