Back problems became more common in the 21st century and are usually caused by a sedentary lifestyle and from holding/looking at new gadgets. There may be a lot of reasons for bad posture and chronic pain, but scientists are revealing ones that we bring upon on ourselves. For example, did you know that your job could be the leading cause of a chronic backache? A lack of rest is also …

The world’s population is becoming increasingly urban and 68% of people are expected to live in cities by 2050, according to the UN. No wonder it’s getting more and more important for urban design to be innovative and convenient. The environment that surrounds us in the streets every day has the ability to influence our mood, our behavior, and even our way of thinking. Bright Side gathered 20 urban design …

The first ever photo to be photoshopped was a photo of the founder John Knoll’s girlfriend on the beach called ’Jennifer in Paradise.’ Ever since that, this software has been boosting the confidence of people using some editing and tweaking. Nowadays the photoshop level has been off the charts as people use it to create memes. Here at Bright Side we’ve been surfing the internet lately …

When you take your child to the local playground, you expect to find an innocent set of monkey bars, a slide, and a swing. This isn’t the case in Russia. Some Soviet-era now derelict playgrounds are littered with crude sculptures of animals, humans, and even other-worldly creatures that are scary enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. Although most playgrounds in Russia are not creepy, …

Some people’s understanding of a stylish hairdo doesn’t always conform to established beauty standards. An occasional encounter with people like this guarantees plenty of emotions! It’s almost impossible to look without a smile at a guy with a mustache on the back of his head! What do you think about a “chamomile with no petals” hairdo? Bright Side has gathered 19 really weird hairdos that might creep you out and raise …

When logic takes a vacation, absurdity steps in. Absurdity gets to work immediately by trying to turn usual life situations into something outstanding. That’s how dog spinners, mirror cars, and dinosaur fashion appear. Bright Side has come across some photos that are difficult to explain with logic. Beauty standards that are difficult to follow “I’d been putting my sunglasses in there. What a dumbo I was!” …

All of us have probably heard the phrase, “Don’t eat after 6 PM.” This rule has different explanations and one of the main ones says that all foods you eat after 6 PM turn into fat during the night or don’t digest at all. But most people finish their workday at 6 PM and come home even later. Does this mean that they …

Modern designers always try to create cool items that people want to spend money on. With their designs, everyday calendars, chairs, sleeping masks, phone cases, and even mugs turn into masterpieces that you can easily brag about. Bright Side has collected 27 designs that made ordinary things extraordinary. When you just want to plunge into something: A hoodie for your wine — …

Let’s admit that we’re serious, experienced, and sometimes strict adults. But we just can’t help looking at these fluffy creatures! We love their ears, paws, and sad eyes. No, we won’t justify ourselves. Cats and dogs are all about endless love! Bright Side has collected pictures of pets that are perfect remedies for sadness and boredom. New haircut “What goes …

There are some people who find the rules that most people live by boring. These people have their own perception of the world and show it by surprising those around them with their actions and decisions. While others try to find logic in the things they do, we give you a chance to assess their ingenuity by yourself. Bright Side collected 20+ bright examples for you of people …