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Most of us know that matter can be solid, liquid, and gas. Some of us even know about a fourth special state called plasma. But what about the extraordinary states that behave in crazy ways, like dancing and color-changing? Forget what you thought you knew about solids, liquids, and gasses because we're diving into the wild side of physics. Prepare to be amazed because those new states of matter a...

Have you ever wondered what famous people would look like if they lived in the Middle Ages? If Einstein was born in the 1500s, his hair would definitely be slicker and probably parted in the middle. And what if Selena Gomez had been born in the 1920s? I think she would be pictured wearing a beautiful polka dot dress, with a short hairdo and a cloche hat. Would Brad Pitt also be considered one of t...

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During the recent years, scientists made two breakthrough discoveries about our universe. Thanks to new technologies, we’ve looked into the distant past... and we’ve learned something that can change our understanding of the universe forever. We unveiled the first color image from the James Webb Space Telescope. It’s a mind-bending photo capturing thousands of ancient galaxies. This "oldest docume...

For a long time, scientists have been trying to figure out how plants start the process of turning sunlight into sugar through photosynthesis. But now, some researchers have finally decoded those tricky signals that plants send to themselves! Humans can't survive without photosynthesis. Without plants, there would be no animals, including humans. So, if we understand how to manipulate plant growth...

You'd do anything to stay as far away as possible from this beast, but what do you think of going inside a tornado to check what it would be like? Vicious winds are hurling and spinning you around. They’re lifting you up at the same time. The first thing you’d sense would likely be the temperature changes. Inside this crazy twister, it can be 36 degrees colder than outside of it. But is it possibl...

When was the last time you worked out your brain? Here's a great chance to do so. There are four cups on the counter, all of them upturned and hiding the same number of sweets underneath. Near each of the cups, there is a sign that says how many sweets are under it, but only one of these signs is correct. Can you tell how many sweets there are under each cup? #brightside Animation is created by Br...

What was the most unusual gift you've ever received? One Redditor received Eggo waffles underwear, so that’s how far ridiculous creativity can go. A group of friends ordered a $150 tiger rug as their friend’s birthday present. No one checked the size, though, so the result was unexpected. Check out these cool gifts you can find on Amazon: Drain unblocker: https://amzn.to/3Y3Djgp Self-heating cat p...

We all know what it is, but do you know money comes from or who invented it? And was it always green? Money is a currency we use to exchange value for goods or services in our modern-day society. For most of us, it’s a number written in our bank apps. But it wasn’t always like that, of course. Before we created money and gave it a standard value, we used to barter. Read more: https://brightside.me...

It's hard to get lost today, even in a new location, because we have great navigation in all our gadgets, but how on Earth did people use to find their way centuries ago? Determining one’s latitude is pretty easy, as Polynesians were among the first to discover it in the year 400 CE. Now we get to the tricky part: how to determine your longitude on a planet that is constantly spinning. In Antiquit...

You'd do anything to stay as far away as possible from this beast, but what do you think of going inside a tornado to check what it would be like? Vicious winds are hurling and spinning you around. They’re lifting you up at the same time. The first thing you’d sense would likely be the temperature changes. Inside this crazy twister, it can be 36 degrees colder than outside of it. But is it possibl...

Our Milky Way is estimated to contain over 100 billion stars, and is about 100,000 light-years across. In other words, if you were traveling at the speed of light, it would take you 100,000 years to cross the Milky Way from one end to the other. But what if Earth would be in the very center of all this beauty? The center of the Milky Way is home to some extreme environments that would make even th...

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Have you ever dreamt about visiting Mars? But then again, how would you survive there without water. If you've been imagining it as an extremely dry place, you might need to change your opinion! Scientists think there could have been a lot of water on Mars in the past. They've found loads of ancient river valley networks and lake beds on the surface of the Red Planet. Plus, on Mars, there are mine...

Scientists think that our close neighbor – Mars – once experienced one experienced a collision with an asteroid, just like Earth. It happened around 3.4 billion years ago and might have caused a mega-tsunami on the Red Planet. Before the latest studies, the exact location of the impact crater wasn't verified – it was just a theory. To confirm it, a team of astronomers simulated a comet and asteroi...

If Jupiter suddenly decided to keep growing, it would eventually become a star, for example, a red dwarf. And its composition would allow this planet to do it. Red dwarf Jupiter could prevent the inner planets from following their orbits – because they wouldn't be able to find a balance between the gravitational forces of the two stars. The planets would move either closer to the Sun or closer to...

Do you enjoy solving tricky riddles and logical puzzles? Well, here's a real treat for you. Try to find answers to all the questions before the timer goes out. It will be not so easy at first, but the more you practice, the better you'll get at it. Soon enough, you'll boost your brain and IQ, and there will be no riddle you can't solve. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ------------...

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Do you remember the sad story of Pompei that was destroyed by a dangerous volcano? Now imagine that several giant volcanoes begin to splash out an infinite amount of magma. It just doesn't end and covers an entire continent. This is a flood basalt. About 252 million years ago, in the northern part of our planet, a lot of magma accumulated under Earth's crust, and this disaster did happen. But can...

Is solving tricky riddles your hobby, or are you just taking your first steps in the puzzle world? In any case, these riddles will surprise and challenge even an experienced puzzle solver. But the good news is that the more you practice, the easier it gets. You get some awesome logic and analytical skills as a bonus - so give it your best. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------...

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What REALLY happened when the Titanic broke in two? The moment the great ship split apart is one of the most dramatic events in maritime history—but what caused it? Was it just the iceberg, or were there deeper design flaws at play? New evidence and survivor accounts reveal shocking details about Titanic’s final moments. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the ship’s tragic breakup and what it...

Something strange is happening on Mars—oxygen levels are fluctuating in ways that scientists can’t explain! Could this be a sign of life on Mars, or is there an unknown natural process at work? NASA’s latest data has experts baffled, as oxygen levels rise and fall in patterns that shouldn’t exist. Is Mars more alive than we thought? Join us as we break down this mysterious phenomenon and what it c...

Solving tricky riddles is the best exercise for your brain. If you want to keep it sharp and develop some serious analytical skills, practice with riddles like this one. In a lake, there is a patch of lily pads. Every day, the patch doubles in size. If it takes 48 days for the patch to cover the entire lake, how long will it take for the patch to cover half the lake? #brightside Animation is creat...

If you want to be prepared for anything and just enjoy your vacation, there are some things you definitely need to know and pack before you go. Next time you pack your stuff, try to stick to a 5-4-3-2-1 rule. This rule says that for a one-week vacay, we can easily limit to 5 pairs of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes, selected by how active you’re planning to be on...