Even famous people don’t have disdain for second-hand stuff: like the former Australian Prime Minister who shared a picture of his new second-hand refrigerator on his Instagram. But sometimes online trading doesn’t go that well: some people get rid of unnecessary products via the internet really fast and some just can’t sell anything for months. So what is the secret? Bright Side …

’Is perfectionism a gift or a curse?’ could be the title of a new world bestseller and the lines to get it would be longer than those for a new iPhone. It just so happens that the number of people yearning for perfection has increased greatly within the several past years but still aren’t outnumbered by the number of things that bring small but nerve-touching chaos to this world. Bright Side …

Many of us are scared of feeling lonely and when we break up with someone, we do our best to find a new partner. But maybe we should stop this pursuit of love and just try to enjoy life? By the way, scientists think that not all people need to be in a relationship to be happy. If you don’t like having arguments with other people and you feel crushed every time it happens, maybe …

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 …

Sometimes really bad things can happen around us, ones that are difficult to cope with. The stories in this article will remind you that everything around us is actually made of kindness and that we humans are made to support each other and bond together when hard times come. We at Bright Side sincerely believe that kindness always wins. And the stories below are proof …

Dr. Val Curtis from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, suggests that feeling disgust is healthy and even good for us. Maybe this is why we are so drawn to cringe-worthy pictures on the internet — and the ones on this list take the cake. At Bright Side, we love pleasant things as much as the next guy, but sometimes we like to shake things up a little. “My cousin has an orange …

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 …

When it comes to our planet, we consider everything about it to be well-known and usual. Surprisingly, we know much more about space than we do about our common planet. For example, we call Earth the blue planet, though scientists believe that it was not always blue. Additionally, the moon is not the only satellite of Earth. Bright Side invites you to learn about some interesting discoveries about our …