A 5-Minute Workout to Relieve Severe Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can be caused by many factors. Sometimes it is a symptom of a serious body dysfunction or sometimes it can be caused by making an abrupt movement, lifting up something heavy, overstraining your muscles or sitting in an uncomfortable position for a long time. If you feel unbearable pain that runs down your leg and into your foot, it’s always worth a try to do some exercises instead of taking medicine. Bright Side gathered …

18 Hilarious Moms Who Are Shattering the Humor-ometer

Can you truly say that your sense of humor came from your parents and be proud of it? We bet you the children of these women can. “Graduation Bingo” takes the cake for its ingenuity. We at Bright Side love our moms and love good humor — and when those two things happen together, it’s the absolute best! Here are 18 moms with a sense …

13 Tricks That Seem Crazy Until You Actually Try Them

Some time ago, someone on Reddit suggested that users share their strangest tricks that were extremely useful and helped their everyday lives. Nobody could have imagined that it would go as far as to expose us to things like salty watermelons, wet pizza, spare socks for a bad day and more strange things. At Bright Side, we’ve tried some awesome life-hacks and now want to share …

15 Special Tricks Every Police Officer Uses

Police officers are the order of any country. In movies, they chase the worst criminals, conduct interrogations, and, of course, they save people. But is this all this true? And how do these things really happen? Bright Side has collected the most interesting facts about the dangerous work that policemen do. Most people probably have no idea about these crazy facts. 1. …

24 People Who Deserve a Prize for Their Creativity

Odd and eccentric people make this world brighter. For example, John Chapman, an American drifter who was known as Johnny Appleseed, wandered around the country for 40 years planting apple trees on 160 sq m of land. He wasn’t just throwing seeds on the ground — he took care of the trees. He wore a sack instead of a shirt and a cooking pot instead of a hat to cook food for himself. Over the …

Here’s Queen Elizabeth’s Diet That Keeps Her in Majestic Health

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch of the UK, is turning 92 years old this year. While a lot has changed in the world during her reign, her food preferences have not changed much, according to her formal Royal Chef. Twice a week, the Queen receives a list of menu suggestions and she marks the suggestions she likes. What options are on this list? We at Bright Side …

26 People Who Should Not Have Had That Last Drink

People say that the sky is the limit for someone who’s drunk. However, we all know about the consequences of such careless bravery. On the other hand, drunk people may be even cooler in a certain way — as an infinite source of curious and funny situations. Bright Side strongly urges you to be mindful and moderate in drinking. And purely for educational purposes, we offer you to see the hilarious …

10 Rules of Etiquette That Define What People Think of Us at First Glance

Many people think that following the rules of etiquette only applies to state officials and royalty. In her book Etiquette Today, Moira Redmond talks about how when meeting a new person, you automatically direct your attention to their manners. To find out exactly which manners people pay attention to the most, read below. We at Bright Side think it’s better to learn about etiquette rules, …

10 Curious Psychological Games Our Mind Likes to Play With Us

We’re used to thinking we are masters of our own minds and bodies — after all, who else, if not us? However, our mind is an intricate and complex thing whose many secrets have yet to be discovered. And what’s more, it can manipulate us when we least expect it. For example, if we’re hesitant about starting a new and unfamiliar job, the good news is, this means we’re more likely to succeed. …

10+ of the Weirdest Trends You’ll See Across the Internet

The internet is filled with thousands of short-lived trends, each seemingly crazier than the last. Like the glitter craze — anyone else think that’s the weirdest thing ever? Bright Side never fails to bring you the freshest trends. And while the following trends seem like a failure from the get-go, we can’t help but be entertained! Which one are you most excited …