Scientists believe that the rate at which you age depends mostly on external factors and not on genetics. Only 20% of the impact is determined by heredity. According to recent research, some people age 3 times quicker while for others, one biological year is equal to 16.5 calendar months. A person’s biological age has a great effect on how they look, which is why people of the same age can look …

Contrary to popular belief, what we see isn’t always an accurate representation of reality — it’s a translation made by our eyes and brain. That’s why sometimes things aren’t what they seem. Some sights cause us do a double or even triple take to understand what exactly is going on. Here at Bright Side, we’ve collected 23 pictures of such peculiar sights. 1. This isn’t a headless woman. 2. These aren’t huge pigeons …

Before the days of the Internet, we turned to our inventive grandfathers for fix-it help since they could easily and quickly solve just about any house problem. They also shared their life hacks with their relatives, neighbors, and colleagues so they could be passed down for generations. Bright Side is amazed by how inventive our ancestors were. We have collected some epic life …

It seems like we know almost everything about women: how many words they utter a day, why they recognize so many shades of colors, and how much lipstick they ingest in a lifetime. However, scientists decided to dig a little deeper and found out many more interesting and unusual things about the nature of women. We admit they’ve got quite a few surprises for us. Bright Side gathered …

Even if you prefer classic art and sculpture, don’t ignore modern art. Maybe, you will find some creations from modern artists that will really amaze you. Or at least, they will make you laugh. Bright Side collected 28 pieces of art from all over that world that will amaze anyone who can appreciate beauty and originality. A meditating sculpture by Paige Bradley …

This world is undoubtedly crazy and there are some things and situations that confuse us, make us feel like we’re insane, and make us laugh out loud. And here is some proof. Bright Side gathered 20 pictures that you’d like to forget in the same way we want to forget the most horrible and craziest dreams. 20. When you wanna be fancy even in the supermarket: 19. …

Until recently, it was thought that animals couldn’t smile and that their expressions were no more than reflexes moving their facial muscles. But several new studies, including Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman’s research, confirm that animals are expressing happiness when they smile — just like human beings. And it’s not just about happiness. Animals can also feel and express …

Everyone wants this year to be better than last year. We want to leave all our misfortunes and fails behind us. Sadly, this is impossible. In the majority of cases, the things that happen around us and our circumstances don’t depend on us. Here at Bright Side, we collected evidence that weird and unpleasant things can happen when you least expect them. I washed them… It was just a bad …

Sometimes the plots of our lives are even more surprising and cute than a Disney cartoon. The heroes of today’s article can vouch for believing that magnificent things happen around us all the time — we just need to notice them and enjoy the moment! Bright Side gathered 26 photos to make you feel excited and delighted. “Every time I’m in the shower, my dog stares …

It’s not so easy to be a designer. You always have to create something new and unusual for people who are rather experienced in such things, and it’s almost impossible to surprise them. But there are still some ideas that will definitely excite you. Bright Side gathered the best examples of designers’ works that won’t go unnoticed. 26. The butcher shop door handle 25. …