As technology is getting more and more advanced, we're getting quicker at learning new things. But sometimes we tend to learn the wrong things as accepted practice. You'll be surprised to find out that some of the everyday things you're used to doing on a daily basis, turn out to be wrong. Here're 40+ things you can do more effectively. For example, the best way to slice bread is upside down. This way you start on the tougher side and the loaf doesn't get squashed. One more lifehack is to wait till bread cools down. Let's learn how to get a perfect loaf of bread. More useful tricks and lifehacks are coming your way. TIMESTAMPS Microwave Pasta 00:00 BLT Sandwich 00:40 Best Way To Slice Bread 00:53 Separating Pomegranate 02:12 Trash Bag 02:58 Right Way To Eat A CupCake 03:38 Cross Out Words 04:51 How to Pack Suitcase 05:40 How To Cut a Watermelon 06:30 Easiest Way To Eat A Mango 07:45 Activated Bamboo Charcoal 08:36 #brightside 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

In this video I'm gonna explain why it's necessary to leave a dryer sheet if you find one in your mailbox. It has something to do with wasps! You might think dogs are the only creatures that cause problems to mail workers when they're out delivering your mail. But it turns out, wasps are a much bigger inconvenience. I'm gonna share some tips that'll help you to protect yourself when you're around wasps. Are you ready? Read more: https://brightside.me/articles/if-you... #brightside 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

Just picture this scene: rows of identical building looking like palaces straight from a Disney movie. But they're all empty and form an abandoned town. Burj Al Babas is situated in Turkey and hundreds of these castle-style villas stay abandoned, mid-construction. There were also plans to build a shopping center and cinemas there... but it was never to be finished. What could go wrong? Here're 5 abandoned towns straight out of a fantasy or science fiction movie. Let's learn their stories and why these places that once flourished, turned into lifeless spots... #brightside Preview photo credit: Disneyland Ribbon banner: By Xologon/Depositphotos.com, https://depositphotos.com/165353482/s... A photo shows hundreds of houses part of the Sarot Group's Burj Al Babas project on December 15, 2018 close to the town centre of Mudurnu in the Bolu northwestern region: By ADEM ALTAN/AFP/East News, https://www.eastnews.ru/picture/70965... Animation is created by Bright Side. Credit: CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Graffiti in the ruins of the abandoned amusement park: By Erik Jorgensen - Flickr, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Hotel made out of salt at Salar de Uyuni: By willy hybrid - https://www.flickr.com/photos/wili/19... Flickr, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Salt bricks in the salt hotel in the salt lake - Salar de Uyuni, Southern Bolivia: By Phil Whitehouse - https://www.flickr.com/photos/phillie..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... A Salt Hotel at the foot of Volcan Tunupa: By Murray Foubister - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mfoubis..., CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Estación de Ferrocarril Uyuni, Potosí - Bolivia: By Jduranboger, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Train Station in Uyuni, Bolivia: By Molly McHugh, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official Tik Tok: 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/

I bet you never thought that banana peels could be good for anything other than slapstick comedy gags. You won't throw away banana peels anymore – you can use it in so many different ways! The most common thing to do with banana peels is to throw them in the trash. However, there are various miraculous uses for this frequently-overlooked product. The peels can be used in your kitchen as a cleaning product or in your beauty routine.

Thousands of years have passed since Egyptian pyramids were constructed. Nowadays we look at them and can’t believe they were made by humans back then. What’s the unique technology behind the Great Pyramids? And why did they put the capstone on top of the Great Pyramid? In this video we’re going on exciting journey, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the statue of the Sphinx and even see the treasures hidden deep underneath the monuments. Let’s unveil the biggest riddles of Ancient Egypt Read more: https://brightside.me/articles/where-... #brightside Credit: Pyramidion from the tomb of Rer: By George Shuklin - https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index..., CC BY-SA 3.0 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: / 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

An airplane ticket for $5 seems to be nonsense but not when you know how to search! Have you ever heard, for example, about the 24-hour rule? Check the same flight the next morning after you’ve booked it because search engines often set filters to default and may suggest cheaper options. If the price is lower, you can cancel your booking and re-purchase your ticket! One more cool thing is well known to experienced travelers: they hide their destination in the middle of the route. If you need to get to Istanbul, don’t rush to book a direct flight. Sometimes, a flight to Rome with a transfer at Istanbul may be much cheaper. Interested? Here're some unusual ways to find the cheapest option!

There are a bunch of reasons why some folks might not be keen on living in certain states. For starters, it could be down to the weather—some places just get way too hot or too cold for comfort. Then there's the job market; if there aren't many opportunities in your field, it's tough to make a living. Cost of living plays a big role too; if rent or housing prices are sky-high, it can be a real struggle to make ends meet. And let's not forget about quality of life issues like crime rates or access to healthcare and education—those things matter a lot when deciding where to put down roots. #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

Zabargad, also known as St. John's Island, is a fascinating spot in the Red Sea famous for its gemstone mines. The gemstones found there are primarily peridot, a stunning olive-green mineral. They've been mined there for centuries, prized for their unique color and brilliance. In fact, peridot from Zabargad was often mistaken for emeralds in ancient times. These gemstones have adorned jewelry and artifacts, adding a touch of exotic allure to many collections around the world. Credit: El mar Mediterráneo: By Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division - https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3200m.g..., CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Peridotite mantle xenolith: By James St. John - https://flic.kr/p/pMNt2G, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Peridotite mantle xenolith 2: By James St. John - https://flic.kr/p/PqV3vM, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros Island: By pclvv - Uros Island - https://flic.kr/p/9hceh9, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Christmas Island Crabs: By Ian Usher, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros titicaca: By Bgabel, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros Indian woman: By Peter van der Sluijs, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros titicaca 2: By Bgabel, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros Souvenierverkauf: By Dr. Eugen Lehle, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Red Crab Megalopae: By Chook keeper, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Le Lac Titicaca: By Pierre André, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Uros Floating Islands: By PsamatheM, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Machu Picchu: By Esteban Garay H, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros-floating-islands: By Gentle, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Aymara people: By Pierre André Leclercq, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Uros Floating Islands 2: By PsamatheM, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Isla Flotante: By Yoli Marcela Hernandez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Uros Islas Flotantes: By Yoli Marcela Hernandez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Jewerly Suite: By Assignment_Houston_One - https://www.flickr.com/groups/wikiped..., CC BY-SA 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 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

The El Dorado of the East wasn't just a myth—it's been found, and get this, by a group of fishermen! Yep, you heard that right. These intrepid fishers stumbled upon a treasure trove in the depths of the ocean, filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams. From ancient artifacts to sunken treasures, the sea held secrets that had been lost to time. It's like something straight out of a pirate's tale, except this time, it's real life! So, if you're itching for an adventure on the high seas, keep your eyes peeled—you never know what you might find lurking beneath the waves. #brightside 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

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Everyone who's ever visited New York City has seen her, but not everyone knows that Lady Liberty has her own secrets. In this video I'm gonna reveal some of the most interesting secrets of the famous monument. For example, did you know that the Statue of Liberty wasn’t always the iconic green color that we know today? The statue originally consisted of copper skin over the iron framework, making Lady Liberty appear a bright bronze color. Read more: https://brightside.me/articles/the-st... #brightside 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

Back in 1845, Sir John Franklin set out with two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, to find the Northwest Passage. They vanished without a trace, sparking one of history's great maritime puzzles. For years, theories swirled, from scurvy to lead poisoning, but the truth remained elusive. It wasn't until recent expeditions and archaeological findings that we learned about the harsh Arctic conditions, lead contamination from canned food, and the desperate struggle for survival that likely led to their demise. It's a sobering reminder of the perils faced by explorers in uncharted territories. #brightside 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

You know that little groove between your nose and upper lip? It's called a "philtrum." And those little plastic things at the end of shoelaces? Those are "aglets." Ever noticed the indentation above your upper lip when you smile? That's the "philtrum dimple." You know when you suddenly forget what you were about to say? That's a "l'esprit de l'escalier," or "staircase wit." Lastly, have you ever seen those little dots on the surface of a basketball? Those are called "pebbling." It's pretty wild how many everyday things have their own names, right? #brightside 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

The unearthing of a tunnel purported to lead to Cleopatra is a groundbreaking development in the field of archaeology. This monumental find holds immense potential to unravel centuries-old mysteries surrounding the enigmatic queen's final resting place. By employing cutting-edge technology and meticulous excavation techniques, scientists are meticulously unraveling the secrets concealed within this subterranean passage. While the exact veracity of the tunnel's connection to Cleopatra remains subject to rigorous scrutiny and ongoing research, the implications of such a discovery are nothing short of extraordinary. #brightside 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

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a mathematical genius who left an indelible mark on the world of mathematics. Born in India in 1887, he had an innate ability for numbers and discovered his own theorems without any formal training. Ramanujan's work, often compared to that of great mathematicians, provided insights into number theory, infinite series, and mathematical analysis. Despite facing initial challenges and skepticism, his brilliance was eventually recognized, leading to collaborations with renowned mathematicians like G.H. Hardy. Ramanujan's legacy lives on, showcasing the extraordinary potential of untapped mathematical talent. #brightside Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Trinity College: Stanley Howe / Whewell's Court, Trinity College, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Chennai Central: jamal haider, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... The Man Who Knew Infinity / Warner Bros. Pictures and co-producers 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

Guess what, space enthusiasts? The first animal to survive in space has officially joined the celestial ranks! Tiny water bears, also known as tardigrades, pulled off this extraterrestrial feat. These microscopic creatures are tough as nails, withstanding extreme conditions and even the vacuum of space. But that's not all – did you know there's a diamond planet out there? It's true! A planet named 55 Cancri e is twice the size of Earth and likely covered in diamonds. 🌌🚀 #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

A guy named Terry Hole unknowingly uses a space rock as a doorstop for years. Little did he know that the dull-looking rock he found while hiking was actually a rare meteorite! It turns out, the rock contains some seriously precious minerals not commonly found on Earth. Scientists eventually got wind of Terry's unusual doorstop and confirmed its extraterrestrial origin. Now, Terry's rock is not just any doorstop; it's a fascinating piece of the cosmos sitting in his home, reminding us all that sometimes, the extraordinary is right under our noses. Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Melbourne Museum: Tirin, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Abrams Planetarium: Lovelac7, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... 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

We consider the scary stories about the overpopulated world a myth. It seem unreal to us and we don't think that it could be real. But what overpopulated world would look like? Let's imagine that the population of your city increased 10 times. What would happen then? Okay, it’s 6 a.m. You leave the apartment building and join the rushing crowd outside. There’s a huge traffic jam on the road nearby. The crowd of pedestrians is too big, so you have to walk slowly. In about an hour, you get to the subway and stand in line to get inside — it’ll take another 40 minutes or so. Underground, you have to wait for your turn to hop inside the train. They come every 5 minutes, but there are so many people that even cramming doesn’t help: you only manage to get on after another 20 minutes, the doors catching the hem of your jacket. You stand flat against the doors, pushed into them by the press of the people. When you finally get to your station, you’re already exhausted. It’s 9.20, you’re late, as expected, and there’s still some way to go. The crowd of late-runners like you is even larger in the city center, so you take a deep breath and dive in...

The longest-living person was a woman who made it 122 years and 164 days. Which isn’t bad for a species with an average lifespan of 72 years. There was also a cat that set the record for the feline community by living to 38 years. Yet dogs aren’t so lucky, which means we humans, who’ve dubbed these loveable creatures as our best friends, really feel the sting. A 13-year-old person has their whole life ahead of them, yet a 13-year-old dog is considered a senior at that age! While we humans take up to 18 years to stop growing and developing, a dog is usually full-grown at 18 months!

Brace yourself for mind-blowing revelations as we explore the rising ground over Yellowstone and dive into 10 spine-chilling natural phenomena that will send shivers down your spine! From mysterious landscapes to jaw-dropping wonders, this video is your ticket to an adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to be amazed and hit that play button now! 🔍✨ #YellowstoneMysteries #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

Scientists have proved that regular consumption of seeds and nuts is incredibly good for your health and appearance. Today, we'll talk about walnuts. If you eat just a handful of them a day, you’ll see all kinds of positive changes in your health and wellness! You’ll definitely like what you see in the mirror too! Did you know, for example, that antioxidants found in walnuts neutralize those free radicals? This helps skin regain its elasticity and you get youthful radiant skin! And it's only one among a number of the great benefits of eating walnuts. So how much of those is enough to stay young and healthy? What exactly will happen if you actually start eating them every day? Let’s figure out!

Why is it that any time you have to stop your car and wait for a train to cross, it’s always when you’re in a hurry? Hey, could be worse – you could have to wait for a train that really is over a mile long! And to make things even more “fun,” there’s no fixed timetable. So, the longest train in the world, measuring in at 1.5 miles (2.5 km), runs on the Mauritania Railway. Up until a few years ago, there was just one option for passengers to travel on this train, and that was to literally sit on top of it. Doesn’t exactly sound like my perfect vacay, but locals and adventurous tourists alike don’t seem to mind sitting on rocks for hours on end!