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Whether you’re into useful tips for self-improvement, psychology, recent discoveries, mysterious stories, or just your day-to-day routine, there’s something for everyone! You can expect all that and more coming at you in five new episodes every day. If you’ve got a thirst for knowledge that never quits, then join our community! We have a good time, so take your shoes off, kick back, and make yourself at home here on the Bright Side of life!

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A House That's Always Moving and 17 Jaw-Droppin...
How about looking at some of the strangest and bizarre houses in the world? Okay, imagine this: you’re walking around a foreign land and suddenly bump into a toilet the size of a house! You rub your eyes but then comes a new surprise – a giant shoe with real windows. This is NOT a weird fantasy but a real tour of the weirdest mansions from around the world. For example, in Japan, there's a house that has hardly any walls since it’s all glass windows. Standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the South of France, here comes the house with no right angles! Batman fans, rejoice, you can spend a day or two in a mansion in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico that’s dedicated to your favorite character! Let's take a closer look!
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42 Ridiculous Phone Accessories You'll Want Aft...
Since we all have mobile devices, phone accessories also sell well. But some of them are a little… extraordinary. Do you love falling asleep with music in your headphones? Ditch the uncomfortable ear-gear, and just lie down on a soft pillow that plays your favorite tune! Are you tired of tapping on the touch screen or laptop keys? You can type on your pillow, table, windowsill. There's a device that projects a virtual keyboard on any surface! Do you like simple things? The case made entirely of cardboard is all you need! And you can recycle it!
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15 Sure Signs Your Child Will Be Rich One Day
It might seem like all humans are born the same, and it's impossible to predict the future success of a young kid. However, it turns out there are some common features that make successful individuals stand out from the crowd, and these features start showing at an early age. And no, it’s not that silver spoon they have in their mouth. Did you know, for example, that gifted kids can be really rebellious and stubborn? Yup, don't scold them! While your kid's naughty behavior might be your worst nightmare, it may mean that he or she is going to become very successful in the future! Paradoxically, children who don't want to conform to the rules, defend their independence, and flat out refuse to obey their parents are much more likely to become rich and successful. Btw, there are 14 more common traits most gifted kids share that can foretell a bright future before they even start school!
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What If a Rusty Nail Poked Your Foot?
What if a rusty nail poked your foot? You’ve probably heard by now that getting injured by any rusty object can lead to tetanus. Tetanus is caused by bacteria known as Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, dust, and animal feces – all ideal places for rusty objects to be found. Anyway, if this bacteria enters your body through the wound, you're in really serious problems... Random questions like these keep the most curious of us up at night so today's video will answer them! And if any of your most burning questions will be missed, then ask away down in the comments – we’ll be sure to cover them next time!
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A Legendary Man Survived in a Whale's Stomach
Picture this: You’re an apprentice seaman on a whaler, and you’re taking your first ever voyage. Just as you’re sailing deeper into the ocean, your ship is attacked by a sperm whale, and it swallows you whole. Yikes! But after two days in its belly, you’re finally rescued, and found alive! So, it was the middle of February in 1891; James Bartley was just 21 years old and was ready to start his training as a seaman on a whaler. While onboard his first whaling ship in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, they spotted a huge Sperm whale. It was about 0.5 a mile away from the ship, and they were getting closer. The closer they got to the beast, the larger it became...
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31 Small Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things
There are so many baffling mysteries in the world. Who lives at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, are we alone in the universe, why do Buffaloes have wings? But there are just as many hidden secrets in everyday objects that surround you. For example, do you know anything about the mysterious origins of that fluffy ball on your winter beanie? The thing is that we are so used to seeing certain everyday things that we just don’t pay attention to details. But very often the most ingenious ideas or fascinating stories are hidden behind some unremarkable features.
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24 Curious Secrets of the World's Super Skyscra...
What are the tallest buildings in the world? Skyscrapers are amazing! You step onto a glossy tile floor and walk towards a steel-gray elevator. Less than a minute - and you see clouds floating right above your head. You're at the top of a mighty skyscraper, with many stories! At the moment the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It's almost twice as tall as the Empire State Building and three times taller than the Eiffel Tower. If you laid the Burj Khalifa pieces end to end, they would stretch over a quarter of the way around the world. But which skyscraper will you find the most impressive? So, here are some facts about the coolest and most interesting skyscrapers from around the world!
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21 Ways to Turn Your Phone into Something Cool
How to make your smartphone more useful? It seems like smartphones can do it all these days. But they can’t turn themselves into a mounted TV! Or erase scratches on the screen with a household ingredient you use every day! That’s where you’ll need some smart tips! Do you know, for example, how to get ultra-sharp macro photos? Or how to make sound much louder and get a stereo effect? Or how to turn your phone into a mounted TV? No? Then check out these 21 best tips for your smartphone and find out how to turn it into something cool!
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12 Smart Psychological Tips You'd Better Learn
How to make people like you? Bright Side is sharing 12 tips that will work every time and can help you out in any situation and help you win another person's trust.
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12 Extinct Dog Breeds And 9 New You Haven't Hea...
Have you ever heard anything about extinct dog breeds? Yep, some dog breeds no longer exist! When we think about extinct and new species animals, we usually imagine dinosaurs, mammoths, and new kinds of bugs. But there are also dog breeds that the world will never see again — and some familiar faces that are surprisingly young! For example, Tesem is one of the oldest breeds. First mentions of them appeared on the frescoes in Ancient Egypt! Outwardly, they resembled modern greyhounds. And while some doggies are gone, we’ve got some new muzzles who’ve appeared so recently, that some of them might be younger than you! Dachshund bull, for example, appeared in 2015 when Dachshund and Pitbull were accidentally crossed in the USA.
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What If Dinosaurs Survived the Asteroid
Many years ago, a huge asteroid found the worst possible angle and place where it could land on Earth. But let's imagine the asteroid falling in another place – somewhere in the middle of the ocean. Huge waves flooded part of the land, but almost all kinds of dinosaurs survived. Or even better – the rock could have fallen somewhere in the desert and left behind a giant crater. Who would dominate the planet today and would we be able to develop as humans?
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This Simple Exercise Will Reboot Your Brain in ...
Pressing certain points on your body can do miracles. Let's dive into the world of superpowers hidden in your hands and explore some of the major points. Open your fist, relax the hand, and massage this depression once the point is detected. Apply gentle pressure for 4 to 5 seconds. Do this exercise equally on both hands and see if you feel any difference. This simple exercise will help you reboot your brain in a short time.
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What If You Got Stuck Alone on a Cruise Ship
Do you like cruise ships? Or, let me paraphrase it, do you like cruise ships so much you'd love to live on one? Nothing is impossible, and one crazy scenario is that while everyone was enjoying their cruise, the ship accidentally entered the 4th dimension with everyone, including the animals on board. But then, why did they leave you behind? Let's find out what it would be like to be left alone on a huge luxurious cruise ship.
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Teleportation and Flying Cars: How We'll Live i...
What will our future be like? The 21st century has brought us incredible technological breakthroughs, advanced inventions and discoveries. So what would the world look like by 2030? In this video we're gonna explore things that'll surely reshape our future. The Internet will become truly global, there'll be more and more electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. By the way, teleportation and time travel won’t be a myth any longer. And blockchain will become the preferred method of transferring money. What else? Let's look into the future!
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She Said No to This Guy, See What Happened Next
For some people, money equals happiness. It becomes so important that love, loyalty, and kindness lose their value. Unfortunately, life is a strict teacher, and it often shows that there are things much more important than wealth. This story of two friends, Laura and Jessica, serves as a reminder that greediness often plays a cruel joke on the people who live by it...
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The Most Dangerous Thing in the Whole Universe
Are you afraid of alien invasions or giant meteors rushing toward Earth? Oh, forget about them! There’s something much more dangerous lurking in space, and it’s called "strange matter." While people don't know much about it, experts are sure that under particular conditions, this stuff would be able to eat our planet alive! Imagine a jar of honey that suddenly goes nuts and decides to consume everything around: the table, plates, your kitchen, you, the whole galaxy! That's exactly what may happen if the strange matter was left to roam on its own. But would there be a way to stop all this from happening?
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Why It's Impossible to Fall into a Black Hole
Black holes are like cosmic vacuum cleaners, with an insanely strong gravitational pull that could suck in anything, right? Well, not quite. When you're far away from a black hole, its gravitational force is indeed mighty, but it's not an all-consuming monster. As you get closer to the black hole, something extraordinary happens. The difference in gravitational pull between your feet and your head becomes so intense that it stretches you out like a piece of spaghetti. So, as fascinating as black holes are, falling into one is simply out of the question. The incredible forces at play would turn us into cosmic spaghetti before we could even say "noodle."
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When Plants Get Wild Beware the Mess!
Step into the extraordinary realm of carnivorous plants, where nature's wildest side comes to life! Prepare to be astonished as we imagine a world where every single plant on our planet has transformed into a voracious meat-eater. But amidst this awe-inspiring spectacle, there exists one plant, shrouded in mystery, that possesses unimaginable power. It is a botanical enigma, with a touch that should never be dared. Beware, for in this captivating realm, even the most innocent-looking leaf can be a deceptive trap. Are you ready to venture into the untamed wilderness of the carnivorous plant kingdom?
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When Legends United Meet The Forbidden Mega-Rex!
Get ready for an epic journey into the realm of imagination! 🌟🦖 Dive into the thrilling 'What If' scenario as we explore the hypothetical fusion of the ferocious Megalodon and the mighty T-Rex. 🌊🔥 Join us on this fun-filled adventure where ancient legends collide, unleashing an unimaginable prehistoric hybrid. From colossal jaws to thunderous footsteps, witness the forbidden union of these iconic creatures and delve into the wild world of the Mega-Rex! 🌴🔬 Are you ready to discover the untamed marvels that await? Strap in and let your imagination run wild! Animation is created by Bright Side.
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What It's Really Like to Sleep in Space
Alright, space explorers, let's dive into the cosmic realm of snoozing among the stars! Picture this: When it's time for astronauts to doze off in space, they don't just drift off on fluffy pillows like us Earthlings. Instead of comfy beds, they strap themselves into sleeping bags. These snuggly cocoons keep them from floating around like lost socks in a zero-gravity wonderland. Rest well, my friends, and dream of reaching for the stars!
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What If You Woke Up As a Giant + Crazy What Ifs
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See How Your Birthday Tells Everything About You
You can tell a lot about someone's character by their birth date. For example, people born on the 1st of any month are natural leaders. Number 2 stands for energy, outstanding diplomacy skills, and a talent for music and writing. If you were born on the 3rd, you must be super friendly and popular. So, listen up if you wanna find out something about yourself or your new crush.
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This Simple Exercise Will Reboot Your Brain in ...
Pressing certain points on your body can do miracles. Let's dive into the world of superpowers hidden in your hands and explore some of the major points. Open your fist, relax the hand, and massage this depression once the point is detected. Apply gentle pressure for 4 to 5 seconds. Do this exercise equally on both hands and see if you feel any difference. This simple exercise will help you reboot your brain in a short time.
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A Journey to the Scary Side of Geography
Would you like to go on a tour of the world's most mysterious places? From the Bermuda Triangle to the Pyramids of Giza; from the Island of Dolls to Easter Island - there are so many places to discover and things to see! Near the city of Tiaret, 155 miles southwest of Algeria's capital, you can find 13 monuments shrouded in mystery, built between the 4th and 7th centuries CE. While moving down an ancient Aztec canal, you find this mysterious island with hundreds of abandoned dolls are hanging from trees. Are you getting the chills? Well, we're just getting started!
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If You Have Popcorn Ceilings, It's Better to Ch...
Take a look up at the ceiling. Does it look like a bunch of hard, cottage cheese staring back at you? Yep, looks like you’ve got popcorn ceilings. But it’s no joke! These ugly bumpies are actually really dangerous to your health! They contain a toxic substance called asbestos. So what should you do if you’re living with popcorn ceilings today?
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