According to the World Health Organization, the number of people suffering from obesity has grown 3 times in the past 40 years. Almost every fourth person on our planet older than 16 years old carries extra weight. It is no wonder that more and more people are starting to pay attention to their diet. Of course, not everyone must have a strict diet, sometimes it’s enough to only use some …

As you might already know, the people of Tibet are patient, wise, and have their own unique look at all facets of human life. So, there’s a special “Tibetan view” when it comes to bringing up children. It helps them raise a self-sufficient person who will make thoughtful decisions and respect their parents. Bright Side discusses the 4 temporary stages of raising children, according to Tibetan wisdom. Stage 1: …

As George Saunders once said, “Irony is just honesty with the volume cranked up.” So even though we can’t avoid it, we can definitely learn from it. Bright Side is a big supporter of laughing at our mistakes because once done and laughed at, they are rarely repeated! Silly me! I thought it was a local brand. This dog came today for an X-ray, having swallowed a Monopoly piece. Planning, huh? There are …

Frida Castelli is a young Italian artist. Her first works appeared on the Internet in 2016 and became popular very fast. Her illustrations are easy to recognize and are done in pastel shades. They manage to capture the feeling of sensuality, the happiness of touch and a little sadness. Many illustrations on Frida’s Instagram page are tagged, #missyoueveryday. There is very little information about Frida herself. She …

In 2015, Carnegie Mellon University conducted a study that involved 404 adults and it proved that simple hugging has a lot of positive effects on the body and the mind. These effects are visible in the 16 photos that you’re about to see. Hugs can be incredibly encouraging and we at Bright Side want to share these photos of some lucky people with our readers! My little cousin met his …

Hiring a plumber wouldn’t be so expensive if it wasn’t our only option in many critical situations. At the same time, some of them probably should’ve become designers where their inexplicable masterpieces would be taken at their worth. We at Bright Side want to show you 21 reasons not to try to fix the sink or the toilet on your own and to choose your plumber carefully. 1. A rubber band will solve everything! 2. …

There are some days when nothing seems to go right. We all have millions of stories about how unlucky we have been with photos to prove it — some of them may even give you the chills. Bright Side has collected 28 photographs for you that show incidents we wish had never happened. Burning pasta. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. A second before Now what? Karma …

Movie directors and scriptwriters are not the only people who love leaving Easter eggs in their work. So do the creators of animated films and cartoons. So, your opinion about your favorites might change after you read this article. Bright Side has found a few interesting stories which will probably inspire you to watch your favorite cartoons: who knows, maybe you …

We all know that there are 3 things you can watch forever: fire, water, and other people working. However, this rule can’t be applied in the reverse order. There are a lot of things we wish we hadn’t seen. In this article, we have definitive proof of this. Bright Side gathered 27 photos that may make you feel a bit uneasy, but you still won’t be able to stop scrolling. …

Life is fun. Amazing things are sometimes just around the corner, you only need to be ready to see them. “Digs” in your grandfather’s garage, a walk in a forest, and even shopping can bring you unexpected but positive encounters. Bright Side has collected 23 photos from people who found something unexpected in their ordinary lives and decided to share it on the Internet. How, and more importantly, …