We’ve Decided to Bust the Most Common Sun Protection Myths Out There

We all love the sun, but what a pity it doesn’t actually love us back! Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. As of today, 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in the future. This statistic is dreadful, and it’s mostly due to the ozone layer’s depletion. The number of holes in the ozone layer is constantly increasing, allowing too many ultraviolet rays to touch the surface of our …

If You Can’t Remember the Last Time You Smiled, That’s About to Change

It’s already summer but some of us still feel depressed and exhausted. We don’t know how we can get rid of this sad feeling for good, but we definitely know that warm and fuzzy pictures can always cheer us up and make our days better. Bright Side has collected 20 photos that contain the daily recommended dose of positive vibes. 20. A hedgehog showing us how …

25+ of the Most Epic Things Stored in the Smithsonian

According to statistics, in 2017 the total number of visits to the Smithsonian museums and institutions amounted to approximately 30 million. The world’s largest museum complex organizes exhibitions and events for any kind of taste and most of its objects are really breathtaking. Bright Side gathered 27 photos of the most astounding things you can find in the Smithsonian museums. 27. Woman Eating, an ultrarealistic sculpture 26. …

7 Morning Habits That Don’t Let Us Lose Weight

The morning sets the mood for the rest of the day including the diet schedule. Our morning rituals determine whether we will eat a big or a small lunch, whether the body will use all the calories or store them “just in case.” Bright Side has found scientific proof that there is a connection between our habits and the risk of provoking a disbalance in the body …

Psychologists Tell Us How to Be Part of the 8% of People Who Always Reach Their Goals

According to studies, 92% of people don’t reach their goals. But at the same time, there are many examples of people who managed to become successful and we hear about them often. The secret of their success is in their ability to set clear goals. It’s the correct and clear goals that are the first step to success. In fact, it’s not difficult to do it. There are special …

13 Epic Fails That Prove You Aren’t Having a Bad Day

We all make mistakes and sometimes it’s just impossible to avoid them. But finding out a bridge is being built literally right beside your apartment building or trying to figure out how to eat from a plate with holes in it are 2 design issues that could be considered epic mistakes. We gathered some of the most hilarious fails that we could find. Some of these pictures will make you laugh …

What a Metabolic Diet Is Like and Why It Really Works

There are hundreds of diets in the world and those who wish to lose weight have many options to choose from. However, not all methods are good for your health and equally effective. Diane Kress, a certified nutritionist from the US, developed a new nutritional system and wrote a book called The Metabolism Miracle. In this article, we are going to tell you about the advantages …

An American Boy Sends a Gift Box to the Philippines. In 15 Years, This Action Changes His Life

In 2000, a 7-year-old boy from Idaho sent a Christmas charity box to the Philippines. 15 years later this action turned into a beautiful love story that sounds like something out of a romantic movie. But it’s real and you can enjoy it now. Bright Side tells the story of Tyrel and Joana who met thanks to a simple shoebox. 18 years ago, Tyrel Wolfe took part in a charity …

Evidence That Proves Why Life Would Be Unbearable Without Our Friends

Do you remember how easy it was to make new friends during childhood? All you needed to do was go to the nearest playground, start a spontaneous conversation, jump in puddles or mud together and poof! You had a new best friend! Unfortunately, rules in adulthood are different and that’s why every friend that we have is extremely precious. Bright Side collected 19 people that are very familiar with the …

Cosmetologists Explain Why Some Common Skincare Rules Are Completely False

There are numerous rules and recommendations when it comes to skincare, but not all of them are true. For example, our mothers and grandmothers kept saying that oily skin should be washed with soap as often as possible, however, modern cosmetologists don’t agree with that at all. Or the fact that the media makes up scary stories about the deadly harm that parabens cause …