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What would happen if you quit showering for a year? While there hasn’t been much experimentation on this subject, scientists do still know some consequences of this dirty decision. So let’s find out exactly what they are! The good news is that it won't kill you. So, there’s that. The bad news is that you definitely won't be a happy camper in the end or along the way. Without proper exfoliation, yo...

We don’t realize that even little things can give away our true essence. A lot of the things you do instinctively, as well as our preferences, say a lot about your true personality. Your everyday habits can reveal surprising things about yourself! Don't take it way too seriously, just have fun and watch the video! TIMESTAMPS Shopping 0:54 The desire to wear a watch 1:55 What your eating habits say...

For some people, weight gain is as painful as weight loss for others. Are you a "hard gainer" or just want to build up lean muscles? Check out these methods and let us know in the comments which methods work for you! #gainweight #skinny #healthyweight TIMESTAMPS Change your diet 1:04 Eat more protein-rich foods 2:24 Always carry a healthy snack 3:21 Build your muscles 4:37 Stay motivated 6:21 SUMM...

You’ve probably heard scary stories about the lives of the 25 million people in the reclusive and isolated nation of North Korea. If things are so rough for ordinary people, imagine how hard it must be for those serving in the military! Let’s see what it’s like to be a soldier in the North Korean army. Terrible nutrition, uniforms that injure soldiers, no way to escape and even worse conditions fo...

Which life-saving skills should everyone know? How to save someone's life in a critical situation? Did you know that hydrogen peroxide and iodine could be dangerous for you? Here are several of the most widely spread mistakes people make when performing first aid. TIMESTAMPS Putting a spoon into the mouth of a person having a seizure 0:35 Cardiac compressions can lead to lung damage 1:24 Paracetam...

What's so special about Japan? 🇯🇵 Anyone who visits Japan will be amazed by something, like robots working as hotel staff or vending machines on every corner! 😮 We’ve collected 20 outstanding innovations proving that Japan must be living in 3018! TIMESTAMPS: Super toilets 0:50 Rice paddy art 1:27 Grooming dogs into cubes 2:07 Hello Kitty melon 2:38 Shoes designed like a bullet train 3:06 Expectat...

What can be bad for your pets? What is harmful to them? 🐶🐱 A lot of people make some serious mistakes in their pet care that can lead to all kinds of health problems and even a shorter lifespan. So let’s see what major no-nos you should avoid and what you should do instead! TIMESTAMPS: Not being picky about food 0:56 Rarely taking pets to the vet 1:45 Allowing pets access to open doors and windo...

How to know if your house is being watched by burglars? Many people protect their homes. Some choose alarms; others rely on strong doors with complex locks. Some go even further by installing security cameras, LED lights, smart locks, and high-tech security gadgets. But even the most observant people don’t always notice that robbers have already started to watch their home and are waiting for the...

If solving tricky riddles is one of your hobbies, you know exactly how it's good for your brain, memory, and work. Logical puzzles teach you to be attentive to every detail and draw conclusions - a super useful skill for everyday life. Solving this riddle, for example, can help you develop some skills which are going to be handy for your own job search. Anna was going to apply to a few companies,...

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. TIMES...

Do you think you know everything about your own body? How about the fact that 25% of an adult's bones are in their feet? Or that taste buds aren't actually those bumps on your tongue? By the way, your eyes are an amazing instrument! They can distinguish between 10 million different colors! And the muscles that help your eyes focus make around 100,000 movements a day. If you want to make your leg m...

Most of us adore beach resorts and go to one of the large saltwater bodies at least once a year. However, we shouldn’t forget that the sea is as attractive as it is wayward. We at Bright Side wondered how a person who happened to be in the open sea should behave. It turns out there are several rules that aren’t at all difficult to remember. Despair is your most dangerous enemy. Don’t give up hope...

What happens if you swallow a watermelon seed? Will it grow in your stomach? Well, actually, watermelon seeds, just like the seeds of other berries, can't settle in the human body: they just float through our digestive system and remove themselves from the body during the day when we go to the toilet. To grow a watermelon, you need warm soil rich in nutrients. The human stomach is not fit for this...

When was the last time you felt terrified? Maybe you were walking in the dark and heard a strange noise right behind you. We all fear something. Our hearts start beating like crazy, we sweat and tremble, run out of breath and sometimes even have a full-blown panic attack. Hit “thumbs up” if you are afraid of something. It is okay to admit it. Here's a list of 25 bizarre and unique phobias you won’...

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Do you believe in fate? I do. Isn't it amazing in one moment, people can meet each other and their lives change forever? Chance encounters aren't necessarily accidental! Sometimes we seem to end up in the right place at the right time as though by someone’s will, leading us to think that this is "simply fate." Here are ten stories about how coincidences changed people’s lives for the better. Frank...

Sometimes it seems that you’ve seen so much in this life that nothing will be able to surprise you ever again. And then you accidentally overheard someone mentions something amazing, like the fact that Charlie Chaplin once entered a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest… and lost it! Yeah... There are a looot of strange things in the world. Do you know, for example, where the quietest room in the worl...

You never know what dangers lurk around the corner. Some of them can even threaten your life. We all hope such things won’t happen to us, but it’s better to be prepared even for the most unforeseen events. Is hitting a crocodile a good idea? How can snow be dangerous? In this video, Bright Side will tell you about ten rules of survival that may save your life one day. TIMESTAMPS Make a Fire from a...

It's a fun round of riddles with answers only truly unique thinkers will figure out! Put your detective cap on, and find out if you see the world like Sherlock! #brightside #riddles Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://go...

How to Understand Your Dog Better. It looks like dog owners have scientific evidence to prove that their pets are the smartest and most perceptive and can even help them single out bad people. Their list of superpowers makes dog people proud: they can sense fear, read body language, and even smell cancer to find it at an early stage and warn of upcoming epileptic seizures. #dogbehavior #understand...

To escape from a sinking car, you need to be sure you know what to do in advance. Extreme and life-threatening situations give us little or no time to think how to react. Only following certain secret tips will help you save your life and survive at this time. There are some very important steps to be taken in this unfortunate situation. You have to remember every second counts as you’ll only have...

Have you ever been to Disneyland? Disneyland seems a magical exciting place of wonders for both kids and adults. Well, for the princesses employed there, work can be pretty nightmarish. Are you ready to know what their life is really like? TIMESTAMPS They can't break character. 0:58 They can't have tattoos. 1:55 They can't choose what princess they're gonna be. 2:50 They train to sign autographs....

Which sleeping position is the healthiest? Why should you sleep on your back, not your stomach? People don’t really pay attention to their sleeping position, just whatever’s comfortable enough to get them into dreamland faster. Well, according to doctors, you really should be paying attention. Here are 5 reasons why you should never sleep on your stomach or side! TIMESTAMPS: It strains your muscle...

Learn the secrets of success from those who built their own empires from scratch. You can try adopting the habits of super rich people and see how it will help you save money. Successful people are rarely night owls; they go to bed and wake up quite early. So this was the first habit I decided to take on. By the end of the first week, I noticed that I was able to do way more before noon than I cou...

Find out the Japanese secret of looking young, having beautiful flawless skin and perfectly slim bodies without heavy dieting or intensive workouts. All you have to do is follow some very simple rules and drink four glasses of water immediately after waking up. You gotta do it before you even brush your teeth or whatever you normally do first thing in the morning. This Japanese practice improves y...