Technology is developing rapidly nowadays, and if we look at the prototypes or the versions of some everyday objects available 100 years ago, we will hardly believe our eyes. These originals may look unsophisticated, funny or awkward, but they paved the way for future technologies to come. We at Bright Side collected some rare pictures of how many common products looked in the past and invite you to compare …

In 2016, there were approximately 1.235 billion international tourists around the world. In relation to 2015, this was an increase of 4%. At the same time, France, the USA, Spain, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom became the most popular countries among tourists. Along with the growing number of tourists, the number of deceived travelers also increases. After all, when visiting foreign countries, …

Any relationship is a risk, and we would all like to understand at the very beginning how strong and happy it will be. But it’s impossible to predict this in the early stages. Still, there are many signs that show that the relationship of a couple is harmonious and will last a long time. Gleb Tsipursky, Ph.D., is a cofounder of a noncommercial organization dealing with the propaganda of rational thinking and a wise …

Are you tired of the boring and ordinary sights travel guides advise you to visit? Are you looking for something really breathtaking and mind-blowing? Then these places are just for you! Read on, and add them to your bucket list. Bright Side gathered the wackiest places you should definitely visit at least once in your life. 10. The High-Heel Wedding Church, …

It seems that all girls love to wear their boyfriend’s/husband’s clothes around the house. Such things feel cozy and comfortable, and they retain the warmth of the man they belong to. The staff of Bright Side decided to conduct a little research and find out whether ladies can wear men’s items outside and look stylish and cool. The experiment was conducted with …

Do you often see the most diverse images in random objects? From Scrat the squirrel to Trump? Don’t worry, everything is all right with you. This is just a kind of optical illusion known as pareidolia.Bright Side has collected 20 photos in which usual things hide something else. 1. It’s just an ordinary walnut that looks like Chewbacca. 2. And this little guy is loved by everyone. 3. …

Manifestations of love and manipulation are so similar that sometimes it becomes very difficult to figure out which of them we are looking at. And if we take into account those famous “rose-colored glasses” that don’t let us look at a relationship soberly, then the chances of understanding the real situation fall to a minimum. Bright Side is not trying to provoke you to look for signs of manipulation in any gesture of care. We have simply …

The internet is a great place to get new and innovative advice. The much appreciated lifehacks not only show creative ways to tackle common problems but also the lengths to which people sometimes go to look original. This pursuit sometimes leads to hilarious situations that are not only amusing, but can also act as warnings to anyone itching to take the risk. Bright Side collected for …

Children and their parents usually look alike. But it sometimes happens that people inherit special features and peculiarities. Bright Side put together amazing photographic examples proving that these parents and children don’t need to take a DNA test. 25. Family of Rapunzels 24. Small copy 23. This father and daughter both have vitiligo, a rare skin disease. 22. Identical tastes …

The feeling when you see a joke and wonder how you’re not the only one who sees things like this is priceless. Bright Side has made an “Oh, that’s me” jokes compilation, and every tweet is true for us. Tell us how many of these situations happened to you and add new ones and we’ll have a laugh together. And the final bonus is a test: …