The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Located in North Africa, its area is a whopping 3.5 million square miles, which is almost the size of the whole United States! It's a scorching hot place where very few lifeforms can survive. What few people know, however, is that it hasn’t always been like that. Every 41,000 years, the Sahara turns into a savannah grassland thanks to the movement of the Earth’s axis. Its next change of landscape is going to happen 15,000 years from now. But there is an idea that can make this process not just faster but different altogether. It’s called the Sahara Sea project…

Have you ever thought it’s a good idea to take a nap in the middle of the street? If not, then you’re probably not Japanese. Japan has a 40-hour work week, but most employees voluntarily work overtime, generally extending it to 60 hours. That’s why it’s become normal to take naps right in the workplace or even in the streets. Falling asleep on the job shows that you’re working hard, so some people even fake it to get appreciation!

How to Enjoy Life if You’re Single. Who doesn’t want their own happily ever after? Each one of us tries different methods to fulfill this dream. More and more people want to stay single for life, and they have their own version of “happily ever after.” What is the reason behind this dramatic cultural shift? This happens even though we currently live in an interconnected world where you can meet the love of your life through social media or online dating sites. Bright Side will help you unravel this bizarre yet prevalent phenomenon: the rise of singledom.

Are you completely frank with other people? Okay, everybody lies sometimes. We have different reasons to do that, from a little white lie you tell to protect someone’s feelings to something else less benevolent. But what if there was someone completely and utterly honest about their feelings and thoughts? What could happen if you reply truthfully to any questions coming your way? Or if you only speak your mind and express your real emotions? How about to become that person for a whole week? Well, sounds like an interesting experiment so let's see what this could look like.

How to Understand Your Dog. A dog’s love is undemanding and selfless, and they find numerous ways to express this love. If you learn to recognize some of your dog’s quirks for what they are, you'll start to understand your pet even better. From following you into the bathroom to freaking out as you come home and licking your face – let’s explain the most common dog behaviors in a simple way.

How to Become Happier. Did you know that Nordic countries top the list of the world's happiest people year after year? What is it about their philosophy of life that makes them so content and happy? And can it change the way we see the world too? Let's find out the key elements of Nordic happiness together. Use these simple tips and wisdom to change your own life to the better.

How to Get Sound Sleep. In case you open your eyes in the middle of the night as you seem to be awake, but can't move even a finger and see dark shadows looming over you that's sleep paralysis, a phenomenon that is not as rare as you think.

How to Get a Boy to Love You. How to make him fall in love with you? How to get in a relationship with the guy of your dreams? There's no magic pill that can make somebody fall in love with you. But there are some things you can do to significantly increase your chances of attracting the boy you like. All you have to do is follow some simple but effective tips that 100% work.