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Although some guys first assess a girl by her appearance, it is her behavior that plays a much bigger role in the long run. That’s why we made a compilation of 12 habits girls might have which can drive guys crazy. Pay attention to habit #1 – literally, nobody likes to look at girls while they are doing it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tsunami is a string of immense waves that appear after earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, and even asteroid impacts. The largest mega-tsunami wave ever recorded was documented on July 9, 1958, in Lituya Bay, in Alaska. The height of the wave reached a stunning 1,720 ft. This situation is no joke, and as soon as you find out that a tsunami is coming, you must act immediately...

Man’s best friend, his canine companion, what’s not to love about dogs!? They’re loyal, kind, and just so darn cute! Unfortunately, though, there are certain breeds that have been labeled (although many people would argue “mislabeled”) as “dangerous”, and some have even been banned in certain places. Let’s see who the top offenders are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

The human eye is the second most complex organ after the brain. How exactly does the human eye work? How do our eyes see? The human eye is an amazing organ! Did you know, for example, that your pupil is not a black circle in your eyeball – it’s a hole! Black, because there’s no light inside your eye. Red in flash photos because the light from the camera is passing through and bouncing off the back...

Cats and yarn - they go together like peanut butter and jelly! Only...they don't! No matter how many times you see it in movies or cute cat calendars, you should never give your kitty yarn or string to play with! Your cat can swallow it, and the end result can be really bad. Same goes for giving your feline friend milk, too many cuddles, and lots more common mistakes pet owners have no idea they'r...

The titan of the sea, the great unsinkable ship that sank – over a century later, the mystery of the Titanic is still being studied to this day. Only a third of the ship’s passengers survived, while over 1,500 lost their lives. But out of all those casualties, only 340 bodies were recovered. So, the question remains: what happened to the remaining 1,160? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Some people dream of having a small, cozy house, and others dream of living in a huge mansion near the sea. Actually, it’s not that hard to make this dream come true because some houses are sold for just $1. But, as you can imagine, there’s a catch. They’re either impossible to renovate, in bad neighborhoods…or even worse. Would you fork up some pocket change for these homes? Learn more about your...

Have you ever been held up in airport security because some knucklehead broke probably every liquid rule there is? Going through security is hard enough, so why on Earth have they come up with this ridiculous liquid thing to slow us all down? What's so dangerous about a bottle of water or your favorite perfume or cologne? Does it have something to do with the pressure in the cabin? Can my liquids...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, according to the well-known saying. Yet it is only in the present day that our eyes need to make some effort to find beauty in so many faces. When it comes to women of the past, their appearance was unquestionably pure. One can be sure — this beauty is as real as it gets. We at Bright Side are devoted fans of the natural look — and want you to see this gallery...

What animals are not kept in captivity? Every 50-100 million years, about 95% of all the living species extinct on our planet. Scientists refer to this process as Holocene Extinction. And today, there are a lot of animals that are on the brink of extinction. For example, one of the rarest mammals on the planet is the Javan Rhino. Less than 70 are left, and they all live in a National Park on the i...

Using a stopped escalator as stairs might seem harmless, but it can actually be risky! First off, escalator steps are taller and deeper than regular stairs, so it's easy to lose your footing or trip. Plus, escalators are designed to move, so their steps don’t have the same grip as normal stairs, making them more slippery. When the escalator isn’t working, it can also be unstable, especially if the...

Although modern royal families are way more down-to-earth than their predecessors, there are still a lot of everyday things they never do. Queen Elizabeth II was brought up in a pretty strict environment. As a result, she’s never done a lot of the things you do every day without giving it a second thought! Do you know, for example, that the Queen has never taken a selfie? Yep, unfortunately, royal...

After watching this video, you will never again let your dog wander away from you on the beach. What you will see in this video might shock and repulse you, but also make you think. And you will never again let your dog wander away from you on the beach. So, pluck up your courage and let's start. What comes to your mind when you hear somebody describing their weekend activity which included walkin...

Here you are, going about your business, believing stereotypes, and then it turns out everything you believe is a lie. These 14 incredible facts will probably turn your world upside down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Titanic's only voyage ended in tragedy on April fifteenth, 1912. At the time of the disaster, it was the largest and most advanced ship ever constructed. Designed to carry more than 2,400 passengers and almost 900 crewmembers, the Titanic had certainly earned its name. But with over a century of advancement, how are today’s cruise ships different from those of Titanic’s day? Sure, we all know...

It’s hard to believe it but drinking water in certain situations can actually be harmful for you. Find out some simple rules to follow to save your health and the health of your family. Stick around till the end of the video for a helpful bonus. You’ll find out what can happen to your body if you drink too much liquid during the day. There are at least 3 reasons why you should avoid drinking water...

Every mom wants to be perfect. And practically every mom makes the mistake of believing certain myths about how to raise kids. It’s not surprising that many women lack confidence in their abilities. So what does it take to be a good mom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, the 360° VR Tsunami Wave Storm experience is a wild ride you don’t want to miss. This immersive 360 video puts you right in the middle of a raging ocean storm, where massive waves crash all around you. The VR really makes you feel like you’re caught in the chaos of a giant tsunami, with the storm’s power and the ocean’s fury surrounding you from every angl...

Most people don’t even think about being in danger. But Anyone can find themselves in a position when a lot is at stake. And it might happen when no one’s around to save the day. Panicking, implementing the wrong order of actions, or underestimating the seriousness of the situation can lead to very bad consequences. And often, it’s due to a lack of knowledge. In this case, you'll have to become yo...

While cats have been domesticated pets since the days of Cleopatra, there’s still a lot about them that remains a mystery. Like when they just roll over as you approach them, what’s up with that? Actually, when cats lie on their back and expose their bellies, it’s their way of saying “Hello, human!”! But it's not the only message a cat sends when it shows you its cute furry little belly. Today we'...

You're told your whole life "you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day!" But is this really true? And do camels really store water? Are bats blind? Do carrots improve your eyesight? And is chocolate actually bad for you? Well, it's high time we got to some myth-busting! There are so many common myths out there that aren't true at all! But here, I have a fun general knowledge test for you! Do you...

If you travel by plane quite a lot, dozens of questions can be accumulated in your brain. For example, what are the best shoes to wear at the airport security screening to not be asked to take them off? Or are those scanners you have to go through harmful to your health? Or how long the things seized during the pre-flight inspection can be stored at the airport for? You’d definitely like to know h...

When you’re a child, you have a lot of fantasies but not enough skills to draw everything you imagine. We decided to find out what would have happened if the kids had been able to draw as artists. So, we collected pictures of the children of the Bright Side's team and asked their parents to recreate the drawings in their unique styles. You will see – they tried hard, and they did their best! Learn...

If you’re a girl, you probably have all kinds of masks, creams, and other facial care stuff that’s crowding your bathroom shelf. But did you know that you can effectively lift your face and improve your skin tone with nothing more than your own hands? The technique is called Korugi, and it’s a face massage that works wonders. You see, with age, the fat in your face redistributes itself, accumulati...

In the summer of 2014, Viktor Kazachenko was riding his motorcycle across the steppe of Northern Kazakhstan. He was headed to a nearby town to run some errands, but he never arrived. Kazachenko was hit by a mysterious illness that made him black-out and fall asleep while riding. He woke up 4 days later in the hospital, with no memory of what happened. And, he wasn’t the only one. Learn more about...