You’re probably aware of the main principles of table etiquette and you may be surprised if you come across someone who isn’t. There are, however, some non-obvious rules that are worth paying extra attention to. For example, many people are still confused about what they can eat with their hands and when it’s best to use cutlery. Bright Side has made …

Our favorite actors get to play all sorts of characters! They are supposed to look so organic in their roles that they have to literally become the characters. And makeup artists are often their most important assistants. We have collected the brightest examples of outstanding makeup that viewers all around the world will remember for a long time. Bright Side has chosen several movies …

Can you easily say, “no” to your colleagues or relatives who ask you for favors? For many people, it’s a really big challenge. We are often scared of saying, “no” even though it may make things easier for us. By giving into a request, we are just trying to avoid conflict. But this habit often makes us annoyed and forces us to do things we don’t want to. Everyone needs to be able to refuse …

Small kids are very unpredictable, often doing things that make their parents blush. But their uniqueness and cheerfulness won’t let parents stay angry at them for long. Still, one can’t always be ready for the situations that can be the reason for both laughter and tears. All we can do is accept kids as they are, remembering to always capture the moment with …

You don’t need to go to other planets to be amazed by the variety of lifeforms. Evolution has a very rich imagination and, thanks to it, there are squeaking dragons, animals with poisonous armpits, and newts that fire ribs at their enemies and just grow a new rib later. If these “superpowers” aren’t enough to impress you, keep on reading! Bright Side has collected 15 funny animals, birds, and reptiles …

Statistics show that people change their jobs every 4 years and 2 months. There are very different situations at work and while some can be pleasant and even rewarding, others can be almost unbearable. There are many reasons to leave a position and changing jobs is sometimes even necessary, especially if an honest discussion with upper management leads to nowhere. There are situations that clearly signal …

A Japanese scientist named Yoshinori Ohsumi discovered a principle of eating that helps us stay young and healthy. It was so innovative, Ohsumi received The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016. When we starve for some time, the cells recycle everything old and useless and become young. This process is called autophagy. Here is a system that will help you use this process to your advantage. You …

True love is not only felt, it’s visible to the naked eye. But if you are one of those people who look for proof in every situation and prefer facts to deductions, arm your eyes and pay attention to the following signs. We at Bright Side analyzed a fair portion of couples in love and came up with a list of things that signal that your partner loves you a lot. …

From the outside, the lives of kings seem easy and carefree. But princes and princesses from 28 kingdoms follow age-old traditions from the very first days of life. Their days are packed with things to do and they’re always on a tight schedule. However, there are a lot of interesting things on the long list of rules and requirements. In this article, we will tell you what kindergarten …

Only about 2% of the population can be considered geniuses based on their IQ score. But we have a sneaking suspicion that the people in this compilation have evaded taking the test, as easily as they do everything else. So they may not be registered geniuses, but they are in our book. We at Bright Side love a good rebel story and what we admire the most in it is ingenuity. So let’s check out the geniuses …