If you're afraid of flying, you must be always running some scary scenarios in your head. A plane runs out of gasoline; the engines stall; an aircraft crashes into a flock of birds... But what if a plane broke in half? This really happened in April 2022. A DHL Boeing 757-200 cargo plane on its way to Guatemala was picking up speed on the runway. Did the pilots manage to land it?

Many of us dream of flying to space. But how about entering outer space on a rocket plane twice? This is an incredible true story of Joseph Walker who flew to the edge of space. He dreamed of making the first-ever suborbital plane flight - and his dream came true. Despite all the risks of the X-15 program, the courageous pilot pushed the very limits of their piloting skills and physical health to master groundbreaking technology. Let's listen to this true story.

Around 80% of all animals on Earth are insects, and it's no wonder there are so many myths about them. Let’s see if you can guess whether these amazing insect facts were made-up or are real. Cockroaches can run on 2 legs just like humans. A full moon makes mosquitos bite 500% more active. Only male mosquitoes bite — does it sound real?

Bed bugs are incredibly hardy, able to live within any area that humans journey to. But do they have any other purpose in life, rather than annoying you? In fact, this insect holds no other purpose than contaminating your home. Some other common guests in people's homes are ants. Once they have found their objective, they will mark their journey with a pheromone leading to their nest, informing the entire colony of the buffet they located.

Before you jump into a nice refreshing pond on a hot summer day, remember you might run into the giant water bug. A nip from one of them is said to be some of the most painful injuries a human can suffer from bugs. Although they can be found around the world, they are especially common in North America. Their dark brown body mimics the leaves of the wetlands, so it's basically impossible to spot them from a distance. Let's learn what other dangerous insects might live in your part of the world!

House centipede has 15 pairs of legs, two well-developed eyes, and two long sensitive antennae to pick up smells and vibrations. It carries venom in the legs located by the head and near the mouth. And it can hold more than one prey in its legs using them like a lasso. A lot of people are trying to get rid of them, but house centipedes are natural and free pest control in your home! Wait, aren't house centipedes dangerous? Actually, some creatures look way scarier than they actually are. And yes, house centipede is one of them. But there are others. For example, the whale shark is the largest shark and fish in the world, slightly bigger than a double-decker bus and as heavy as five elephants. They have 300 tiny teeth in their mouth and they use those on plankton and the occasional fish. But whale sharks are slow swimmers and the kindest of all sharks. They even play with divers! So, here are animals that are perceived as scary but they aren't at all.

Superheroes are not only found in movies. You don't need to go to other planets to be amazed by the variety of lifeforms. Some incredible superpowers already exist in the world. Evolution has a very rich imagination and, thanks to it, there are bugs that can leap the distance of 100 times their body length, flies that see everything around it, 360 degrees, and insects that can haul a load a thousand times its own weight! Have you ever heard of fishing spiders? It’s a hefty beast that can reach the size of your palm, and its name is not accidental: its favorite dish is fish. The spider catches its prey by diving underwater, but its actual superpower is the ability to run on its surface. And when the spider needs to go down, it just stops and dives. If these "superpowers" aren't enough to impress you, watch the video! We found insects that can make an unforgettable impression on you with their innate features.

Have you ever wondered why flies rub their limbs? Turns out, they just clean them, it’s this simple. But does it mean that flies are so clean it is safe to eat food after they land on it? First, remember that they spill out those juices onto your food, which is already gross enough. You also have to keep in mind that flies land everywhere, and it’s not always flowers but all the gross stuff as well. So, their limbs collect all the gems and microbes from those places, and you don't want those in your lunch! #brightside Find more information on the topic in this article: https://brightside.me/wonder-animals/... 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

Scientists created a wild new 5D crystal that could one day bring humanity back after doomsday! 🔥 This futuristic invention can store mind-blowing amounts of data—basically a time capsule for everything we know. Unlike regular storage, this crystal is super durable and can last for billions of years. That means even if disaster wipes us out, future civilizations (or maybe even aliens) could access our history, science, and culture. It’s like a real-life sci-fi backup drive for humanity! Who knew the key to surviving the apocalypse might just be a tiny, unbreakable crystal? 🚀 Credit: CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Future of Quantum Computing: By IBM Research / YouTube, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Quantum Supremacy: By Google / YouTube, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Mycelium RH (6): By Rob Hille, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Memory of Mankind Container 03: By Martin Kunze, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... quantum measurements: By Ahmedrabiah, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Dead Earth: By Chaitanya Krishnan/sketchfab, https://skfb.ly/6GMHz ITER Tokamak mockup: By Johannes Reimer, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 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.

Scientists grew mini-brains in the lab from human stem cells. But here's the kicker: these tiny brain models unexpectedly developed eye-like structures! It was a real head-scratcher for researchers, who were initially just trying to mimic early brain development. This surprising twist shed light on the incredible complexity of brain development and raised intriguing questions about how organoids grow and organize themselves. Overall, it's a fascinating glimpse into the mysteries of the human brain. Credit: CC BY 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Schokraie E, Warnken U, Hotz-Wagenblatt A, Grohme MA, Hengherr S, et al. (2012): SEM image, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Milnesium tardigradum, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Ilkka Hanski: Teemu Rajala, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Hogwarts: Peeperman, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... A Rotifera: Frank Fox, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Rotifera feeding and moving: NotFromUtrecht, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Human embryo: Anatomist90, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Bdelloid rotifer: Andrei Savitsky, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Human Brain: Nreis1, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Intestinal Organoid: Qun Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Dorsal side: Didier Descouens, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... 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