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Croesus, the king of Lydia, who reigned for 14 years in the 6th century BCE, was legendary for his wealth. You might wonder what the man did to protect his treasures. Well, rumor has it that he used to put curses on his most valuable belongings, including the infamous King Croesus's golden brooch, one of the most precious items in his jewelry collection. For hundreds of years, the treasure of King...

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The universe is too big for us to be the only ones in it. It's just a matter of knowing where to look, and scientists from NASA's TESS program might have stumbled across the next clue in this galactic scavenger hunt. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite was launched in April of 2019 with the aim of locating planets in orbit around nearby stars. One of these stars is the comparatively small GE...

Stretch your brain a little and check if you can cope with tricky riddles from children's books. These puzzles might seem easy at first, but in fact they are a good test for your logic and critical thinking. Many adults get a brain freeze when they see such brain-teasers for kids. Check if you are smarter than many people who stumbled upon these riddles. Music: 1.Prizefighter -Norma Rockwell 2.Boo...

Why does your phone battery die so fast? These days, owning a smartphone means constantly searching for a socket thanks to the battery running out so quickly. Sometimes it’s not even enough for one day. You might blame the manufacturer, but the sad truth is that the main problem here is operator error. Did you know, for example, that charging your phone fully is actually bad for your battery? Or t...

Many of us think flying is a great way to travel, but things can get dull if you wind up stuck on the tarmac waiting for takeoff. While you're sitting there wondering if it would’ve taken any longer just to drive, you might notice a little triangular sticker above your window. Only four windows on each plane are marked this way. Usually red or black, the decals are just large enough to spot if you...

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Once upon a time, in a little town, there lived a boy who dried his mobile phone with a hairdryer and never put it in airplane mode before take-off. People told him to stop, but he wouldn’t listen. So the passengers duck-taped him to the wing outside, and he had a very windy flight and lousy reception. Okay, maybe not the duck tape thing. But let’s check out some common beliefs about smartphones,...

Riddles, logical tasks, brainteasers and puzzles to check your logical skills. Some of them will take a few seconds and others require more time and effort. Only a lucky few can solve a problem just based on reasonable deduction. Are you among them? TIMESTAMPS Fake coins 0:28 A challenge for a chef 1:17 The worker's salary 2:28 Chickens and eggs 4:25 The princess and the knights 5:34 Three Doors 7...

How to make your teeth whiter? Many people believe that a white-teeth smile is something a person is born with: either you have it or you don’t. Luckily, that's not the case! Particular toothbrushing techniques can help you make your smile brighter and whiter. The first step on your journey to white teeth is to choose the right products. Your toothbrush, toothpaste, and even your mouthwash play a...

Even though skin tags are mostly harmless and don’t cause any pain, once you have them, you just can't wait to get rid of them for good, right? We’ve collected some of the most effective and simple ways that'll help you remove skin tags once and for all at home. The skin tag might look atypical or suspicious, and the doctor may wanna perform a biopsy as a precaution. Don't be lazy! Your health and...

Crossing your legs at the knee is a very common pose people adopt when sitting down; many of us do it automatically. This position is elegant and sexy, and often associated with being ’’feminine’’ and ’’ladylike.’’ We’ve gotten used to crossing our legs without thinking, but not too many of us know that it can have some serious consequences for our health and bodies. Bright Side decided to share s...

There are so many myths about our world that have been proven wrong over time! For starters, many people used to believe the Earth was flat, but we now know it’s round thanks to science and space exploration. Another myth is that goldfish only have a three-second memory—turns out they can actually remember things for months. You’ve probably heard that humans only use 10% of their brains, but in re...

Some scientific discoveries are so mind-blowing, they sound like they belong in a fantasy novel! For example, scientists have found tiny creatures called tardigrades that can survive extreme conditions, even in space. There’s also the discovery of quantum entanglement, where particles can connect and communicate instantly across huge distances, almost like magic. Then there’s the idea that paralle...

The science of taste perception is all about how our tongues and brains work together to identify flavors. We usually think of five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami (which is a savory flavor). But scientists recently discovered a sixth taste called “oleogustus,” which is the taste of fat. Not everyone perceives taste in exactly the same way—our taste buds and genetics can affect...

If you have certain items in your house, it might be time to toss them out for your safety. Old, expired cleaning products or medications can become ineffective or even harmful over time. Damaged or recalled electronics can pose fire hazards, so it’s best to get rid of them. Moldy food lurking in the back of your fridge? That’s definitely something to throw away to avoid getting sick. Cracked or d...

What do all men hide? How can women understand men better? There are many facts about men that statistics don’t tell us. Let’s figure out what is true and what is false and what men hide from others. There’s an old saying that “Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus.” The two genders don’t understand each other so much that it’s as if they’re from completely different planets! Well, today we’...

Check out new Bright Side MERCH (worldwide shipping!) at: http://bit.ly/2OJubyA The closer the Moon is to the horizon, the larger it looks. This phenomenon is called the Moon illusion. And most experts believe that the illusion is created by your own mind! The Moon's gravity is about 17% of that on Earth. If you weighed 200 pounds on our home planet, on the Moon, your weight would decrease to a me...

It’s one of the most terrifyingly fascinating places on our planet. Ships and planes simply vanish, radios and compasses just stop working, and some even say they’ve spotted strange objects there. And it's not the one and only Bermuda Triangle. There are at least 11 other mysterious places. So what are they, and how do they form? Ivan T. Sanderson, a writer, a biologist, and a huge fan of the para...

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When we get married, we get offered a lot of advice and ideas about rules that supposedly determine how to lead a happy family life: what to do, when and how to do it, and what you definitely shouldn’t do. But maybe it’s a better idea just to ignore all of this and not get caught up in overanalyzing everything? Other videos you might like: 11 Signs Your Love Will Last a Lifetime    • 11 Signs Your...

The Military Diet is a super effective short-term food plan that claims to help you lose up to ten pounds in a week. What’s even better, you don’t have to workout and get to eat hotdogs and ice cream. One of the coolest things about this diet is that it lasts only 3 days. You can achieve impressive results only if you follow the eating plan to a T. This diet is surprisingly really easy to follow a...

We often hear about how smart Albert Einstein was, but no one actually knows his IQ because he never took an official IQ test. Back when Einstein was alive, IQ tests weren’t as common or as advanced as they are today. People have tried to estimate his IQ based on his work and achievements, guessing it could be around 160 or higher, but that's just speculation. Einstein’s genius was more about his...

Secret emergency codes are used all around us, and they help people stay organized and safe, especially in busy places like airports, malls, or hospitals. For example, when you hear a "Code Adam" in a store, it usually means a child is missing, and staff will look for them immediately. Hospitals often use codes like "Code Blue" for medical emergencies, signaling that someone needs urgent help. At...

In space, directions like "up" and "down" don’t really exist the way they do on Earth. Since there’s no gravity to pull everything toward one point, there's no fixed sense of direction. Astronauts and spacecraft rely on the positions of stars and planets to navigate instead. Space agencies like NASA often use terms like "above" or "below" relative to Earth's orientation, but it’s all relative beca...