Police officers are the order of any country. In movies, they chase the worst criminals, conduct interrogations, and, of course, they save people. But is this all this true? And how do these things really happen? Bright Side has collected the most interesting facts about the dangerous work that policemen do. Most people probably have no idea about these crazy facts. 1. …

Odd and eccentric people make this world brighter. For example, John Chapman, an American drifter who was known as Johnny Appleseed, wandered around the country for 40 years planting apple trees on 160 sq m of land. He wasn’t just throwing seeds on the ground — he took care of the trees. He wore a sack instead of a shirt and a cooking pot instead of a hat to cook food for himself. Over the …

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch of the UK, is turning 92 years old this year. While a lot has changed in the world during her reign, her food preferences have not changed much, according to her formal Royal Chef. Twice a week, the Queen receives a list of menu suggestions and she marks the suggestions she likes. What options are on this list? We at Bright Side …

People say that the sky is the limit for someone who’s drunk. However, we all know about the consequences of such careless bravery. On the other hand, drunk people may be even cooler in a certain way — as an infinite source of curious and funny situations. Bright Side strongly urges you to be mindful and moderate in drinking. And purely for educational purposes, we offer you to see the hilarious …

Many people think that following the rules of etiquette only applies to state officials and royalty. In her book Etiquette Today, Moira Redmond talks about how when meeting a new person, you automatically direct your attention to their manners. To find out exactly which manners people pay attention to the most, read below. We at Bright Side think it’s better to learn about etiquette rules, …

We’re used to thinking we are masters of our own minds and bodies — after all, who else, if not us? However, our mind is an intricate and complex thing whose many secrets have yet to be discovered. And what’s more, it can manipulate us when we least expect it. For example, if we’re hesitant about starting a new and unfamiliar job, the good news is, this means we’re more likely to succeed. …

The internet is filled with thousands of short-lived trends, each seemingly crazier than the last. Like the glitter craze — anyone else think that’s the weirdest thing ever? Bright Side never fails to bring you the freshest trends. And while the following trends seem like a failure from the get-go, we can’t help but be entertained! Which one are you most excited …

Whether it’s long workday in the office, an evening sitting in front of the TV or hours playing a computer game — it’s easy to find yourself sitting down for most of the day. While sitting down for copious hours at a time may not seem like a big deal, it’s actually a dangerous problem. Perhaps after reading this article you’ll try to get out of your chair more and strive …

Lots of things can happen within 24 hours — even the destruction of an entire city. Looking at these pictures, it’s hard to believe that such strong concrete streets and metal buildings could be washed away, smashed and crumbled in the blink of an eye. In this photo compilation, Bright Side shows the life-changing events that happened to big cities within just one day. 10. Mount Saint Helens’ …

Pretty much everything can be ordered online and delivered to our doorsteps. Already in 2012, at its peak, Amazon was selling 306 items per second. Some of these items are so hilarious that it is hard to imagine the person ordering them. Yet, judging by the ratings, these people exist. We at Bright Side combined a list of amusing items that you can order online and we invite you to discuss …