The annual Academy Awards for the best visual effects are given not without reason. Thanks to technology and the skills of the crew, whole new worlds appear on our screens, which we ourselves sometimes would like the pleasure of living in. Without those special effects, many movies we love would have never happened or would look completely different. Today Bright Side is going to show …

The pancreas is an important part of our digestive system. It not only regulates and neutralizes the acidic food received by our stomachs, the enzymes secreted by the pancreas also help in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. A healthy pancreas means a regulated sugar intake and a better digestive system in the body. Here at Bright Side, we have prepared a list of food items your pancreas will definitely …

It’s believed that most people’s consciousness can only register 24 frames/pictures per second, so anything that goes faster than 1/24 second time is skipped over by our mind. But as proven by this list — sometimes you need to take a hard long look and even a double take to realize what’s happening in the frame. We at Bright Side love a good picture as much as the next guy, but these …

Our personal moral sense is consistent with the knowledge of things being done in a certain way, thus teaching us a sense of right and wrong. And with this list our sense of wrong was definitely triggered! We at Bright Side pride ourselves in mostly being calm and collected, but even we can acknowledge when people are stepping over the line. The line of common sense. 1. Not …

The neck is usually the first to show signs of aging. This is a well-known fact. This is because the skin here is thinner than on the other body parts and, moreover, it has fewer oil glands which is why it loses elasticity faster. Luckily, it is possible to fight age-related changes effectively. Bright Side gathered a few popular tips that can prevent aging and make your neck stay younger …

Moms and dads are a source of endless love, patience, knowledge, attention, and an incredible amount of jokes and pranks that make a kid’s childhood super fun. Internet users tell us what it’s like to have parents who think out of the box. Bright Side has gathered 27 photos proving that only parents can rock the way they do. “My wife was working and my daughter didn’t …

What should you do if you have bruises on your skin for no reason? Why does this happen and should you be worried? If you have bruises, it’s because the capillaries are very thin. What causes this? Bright Side has collected doctors’ opinions about what can really be going on in the body if you often have bruises on your skin. Pay attention to this and consult …

We’ve learned to trust the beauty products that carry the “approved by dermatologists” stamp. It’s true that the recommendations of these medical specialists have a specific professional value and, at the same time, doctors are humans themselves that need to take care of their skin. Do you ever wonder what they prefer to use and what is taboo to them? Bright Side put together a list of beauty …

If you have friends who can skillfully combine compliments with insults then you definitely know what it’s like to receive congratulations with a catch. You might be thrown in with the old people, your office walls could be covered with Justin Bieber posters, or you could get a birthday cake with some interesting wishes on it. Bright Side put together some examples of surprises and …

Sometimes we fail and we don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It seems our fate loves to play tricks on us. Because how else can the stories from our list be explained? Bright Side put together some real stories from internet users whose failures turned out to actually be luck. Dear readers, we are interested in you! Tell us about yourself. Maybe you volunteer in a retirement home, or used …