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If someone would’ve told us a long time ago that humans could travel faster than the speed of sound, we’d nod our heads in disbelief and laugh. Breaking the sound barrier was as mind-boggling as superman’s ability to defy gravity. But what if I told you that a man achieved this impossible feat more than 70 years ago? So, who is this guy? How did he manage to travel faster than the speed of sound?...

Not many survival stories can rival the miracle that happened to Marine Lt. Col. William Henry Rankin in 1959. See for yourself: one bad day, this man nearly drowned -- falling from the sky! Um, are you saying that it sounds too paradoxical to be true? So, it was a high-altitude flight, and Rankin, together with his wingman were flying at the height of more than 47,000 ft. The only thing that coul...

Ever since human beings left the safety of the ground and aimed for the sky, there was one big concern about the whole flying thing – how to get back to earth safely. So what if there’s no airport nearby? Oops. It turns out the best bet is landing on roadways, but only a few trained pilots can handle such a task, and only the best can handle the most extreme cases. Did you know that landing a plan...

How to survive a really dangerous situation? How to save your life and help others? If you ever find yourself in a critical situation, it's better to know what you should do and what mistakes you should avoid. These 14 survival hacks might save your life one day. If you ever find yourself in the open sea, here’s what you have to know. There is food in the ocean, but you will have to hunt after it....

💡 Shop our unique MERCH store for your Bright style (open globally!): http://bit.ly/2OJubyA Imagine yourself free-falling from an airplane. Well, ok, you're skydiving, right? Not at all! You've just fallen out of an airplane without a parachute! The ground gets closer as the seconds tick away. Will you survive? 😲 Hey, there are people who have fallen from an airplane without a parachute and live...

💡 Find the coolest MERCH at Bright Side's Amazon store (US only for now): http://amzn.to/3tkGbpY How do you feel when you see someone share travel photos, beautiful beaches, or expensive rooftop dinners on social media? It suddenly seems everyone is rich — except for you! Don't worry, you can just as easily live like a rich person. Just borrow some of their daily habits! The secret to a millionai...

What happens if two planes collide at 37,000 feet in the air? ✈️ ✈️ Here is a true story about a hair-raising close call that happened in 2001! Read more: https://brightside.me/articles/two-bi... #brightside #planes Animation is created by Bright Side. Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz -------------------------------------------...

What do you know about ur planet? Many things seem to have existed forever, and certain well-known people are associated with a specific period of time. But have you ever really sat down and considered the relationship between different events in correlation with each other? You’d be surprised how your perception of time really fools you! By the way, we’ve hidden 3 tiny light bulbs in this video....

A day on Venus is a cosmic marathon, lasting a whopping 243 Earth days – talk about taking your time! But hold on, it gets even more mind-bending. While a day is dragging its feet on Venus, a whole year breezes by in just 225 Earth days. Wrap your head around this: a day on Venus is actually longer than its entire orbit around the Sun. NASA dishes out these mind-blowing space nuggets, making you w...

How much would you be willing to pay to go all the way to the bottom of the Mariana Trench? You'd need more than just scuba gear – we're talking about a pressure cooker on steroids down there. The pressure at that depth is like having 100 elephants standing on your pinky toe. And the temperature is arctic cold. Not to mention, it's pitch dark, so you'd need some serious night vision goggles. If th...

Prepare to be awestruck as we unveil the secrets hidden beneath the waves, taking you on a deep-sea adventure like never before. The ocean's depths hold stories and creatures that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration – hit play now and join us in uncovering the enigmatic world that lies beneath the surface. Subscribe for more thrilling content t...

Picture this wild scenario: if we flirted like animals, our pickup game would be a whole new level of quirky. Instead of cheesy pick-up lines, we might resort to elaborate dances or flashy displays – think peacock feathers on the dance floor. Forget about texting; we'd communicate with weird noises, chirps, or maybe even some impressive howling. And instead of subtle eye contact, our flirting migh...

There's a legendary guy who survived a mind-blowing 438 days lost at sea. José Salvador Alvarenga got stranded in the Pacific Ocean, drifting over 6,000 miles! He survived on raw fish, birds, and turtle blood – talk about extreme survival skills. The man's raft journey turned into an epic tale of resilience, and I bet his survival guide would be a bestseller. That's some next-level survival game r...

The Megalodon was the biggest shark to ever live and the largest predator in Earth's history. It could swallow a small car without it even touching its teeth - if cars had been around then. Scientists believe the Megalodon didn't look like a white shark: the ancestors of today's Great White existed at the same time as the Meg. Only around 80% of the ocean has been explored, so who knows what's lur...

Hey, curious minds! Ready to have your brain do a happy dance? We've got a video loaded with 90 facts you never knew you wanted to know – trust me, it's like a mental treasure hunt. From mind-blowing trivia to quirky tidbits, we've got your daily dose of "I didn't see that coming." Warning: you might just become the ultimate trivia champion after this. What are you waiting for? Dive into the rabbi...

Did you know that animals see the world differently from us? Pigeons actually have better vision than humans. Cows can’t see the color red because they don’t have the necessary receptors in their retinas for that. Horses have a blind spot right in front of their faces because of their eye placement. Fish eyes have ultraviolet receptors and a more spherical lens than humans. Read more: https://brig...

In 1945, Korea was divided into South Korea and North Korea. Despite the fact that communist North Korea and democratic South Korea are neighbors, the life in these 2 countries is totally different. Photographer Ed Jones decided to capture it and show to the rest of the world. In the photos you can see that clothes, interiors, and environments are more modern in South Korea. But the soul of these...

Buckle up for some seriously wild weather tales! First off, we're talking the grand champion of rain – a three-year marathon! Can you imagine that non-stop drizzle? But that's not all – ever heard of columnar basalt? It's like nature's rock concert, with these epic hexagonal columns formed by cooling lava. Then, let's chat about fire rainbows – not your typical rainbow situation, these iridescent...

Back in medieval times, folks had a unique approach to sleeping. Beds were more like wooden frames, often with straw-filled mattresses – a far cry from the memory foam luxury we're used to. Pillows? Yeah, not those fluffy clouds we have today – more like sacks filled with hay or feathers. Blankets were prized possessions, usually made of wool or fur to keep the chill at bay. Sleeping arrangements...

Get ready for a mind-bending adventure into the realm of human ingenuity! Join us on a captivating journey where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. In this video, we'll unveil inventions that redefine the boundaries of creativity, from the perplexing square-wheeled bicycles that challenge your understanding of physics to the futuristic dream of flying cars that defy the constraints of traffic....

Let's talk about Leonardo da Vinci – the OG supreme genius. This Renaissance superhero sketched flying machines before airplanes were a thing and had anatomy knowledge that would make modern doctors nod in approval. Da Vinci was multitasking like a pro – painting masterpieces like the Mona Lisa while casually inventing cool stuff like the prototype for a helicopter. Plus, he dabbled in pretty much...

Ever wondered about reality's biggest plot holes? We're hurtling through space on this giant rock, and we're just here for the ride – no manual, no explanation. Then there's the whole concept of time, ticking away without any apparent reason. Also, dreams – like, what's up with our brains conjuring up these bizarre alternate realities while we snooze? And don't get me started on deja vu – that wei...

So there you are, standing on the observation deck near a massive waterfall. The wind ruffling your hair, the roaring water blocking out all sounds. And one thought enters your mind: what would happen if I fell down the waterfall? No need to imagine, it’s happened before! One of the most shocking incidents was at Niagara Falls, the largest of its kind in North America. Niagara has some of the fast...

Is eating at night bad for you? And what can people eat before going to bed if they don't want to gain weight? Many of us think that whatever we eat late at night goes straight to our hips and waistline. But according to the research, there are some very tasty products you can eat at night without gaining weight. Hooray! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doesn't it feel like there's never enough time to get everything done? And weekends seem so short! If only we had a few more extra days in a week. Let's say, 3 more! Besides, why do we have exactly 7 days in a week and not 10? Imagine if you had a 3 day weekend instead of 2! You could have so much more fun and finally have enough to time to relax! It sounds so perfect until you realize...7 weekday...