The dictionary defines “absurdity” as a thing that is extremely unreasonable. It’s used in literature and spoken word to prove a point or create a certain atmosphere — we sometimes see absurdities in the world around us that leave literature in the dust. We at Bright Side marvel at a sight of a good absurdity and can’t just keep it for ourselves — so here’s a list for you to have fun with! Fish out of water Whaaa… hold on! Easy …

Becoming a hero is something almost every child dreams of. Even more common is the fantasy of “If I were President…” But as we get older, we realize that great changes can happen without a superpower and sometimes, it takes more bravery to wear funny hats or to live off of your own land to actually make an impact. Bright Side gathered 10 extraordinary leaders of the world who managed to break the dullness of political life. …

A wedding dress is the most important outfit in every woman’s life, let alone the princesses-to-be, queens, and duchesses, with millions of eyes waiting for their appearance. Inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romantic wedding, we decided to look back at the best royal wedding gowns from the past century to today. Bright Side wishes the newly-married couple happiness and a long life in peace …

Children from all over the world prove every day that they can do very kind and sincere things even at a very young age. One of them saved his mother, another one saved his coach, and one gave the money he won to a girl who was seriously ill. Their parents can definitely be proud of how they raised their children! Kind, smart, and …

Our world keeps amazing us with its miracles and many of them happen without the participation of humans. Of course, these aren’t magic tricks — they’re just coincidences that we see every now and then in supermarkets, on the streets, on vacation, and even at home. Bright Side collected 22 photos proving that glitches can happen in the matrix from time to time. At the end of the article, there …

Everyone changes with age and celebrities are no exception. Few people remember who was popular in movies, TV-shows, and music videos in 2000. Avril Lavigne’s music videos are not on MTV anymore and the actors from American Pie are all at least 40 years old now. Bright Side has found photographs that will show how much some celebrities have changed since …

Have you ever wondered why people just love taking quizzes and personality tests? Scientists believe that people, when trying to make sense of their lives, tend to focus on three main questions: Who am I? Who do others think I am? And who do I want to be? Personality tests help us find out the answers to these serious fundamental questions in a fun way. At Bright Side we love …

Celeste Barber is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, and celebrity in social media. She has more than 3.7 million people following her Instagram account. In 2015, she started a curious experiment with a goal of showing how the most popular photos and videos would look if instead of celebrities, average people had created them. The project has become so successful that now, Celeste is traveling around …

No matter what your age is, it’s always necessary to make sure you are in good health. But it does take some effort to keep yourself healthy, and part of that effort is getting appropriate screening tests that are used to detect potential health problems while they’re still treatable. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 26% of people in the US don’t have a regular source of healthcare. …

Iron deficiency, although starting out as a nuisance, can turn into a grave condition called anemia. In our everyday life we may lose iron in numerous ways, so it’s vital to know how to prevent and treat this condition. Iron deficiency happens when the body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron, which is responsible for producing hemoglobin — a protein in red blood cells that enables them to carry …