Did you know that El Azizia in Libya is considered to be one of the hottest places on the planet? In the summer of 1922, the temperature was recorded at 136 °F there (but now scientists doubt that this number is real). People who live far from the equator will probably never have a chance to experience this weather, but summers tend to be pretty hot even in temperate zones. This hot, …

With the help of tattoos, we often try to perpetuate our memories or to pay tribute to loved ones we honor or have lost. Some people do it in a beautiful and interesting way. But sometimes there are misfires. Portraits aren’t an easy genre of art. It becomes even more difficult when people do it on their bodies without the ability to edit and correct. Bright Side has gathered some vivid examples of portrait tattoos …

Scientists even pay attention to laundry day. First, they developed a formula that helped us predict the probability of losing a sock. Second, according to the polls, lots of people don’t know how to use a washing machine, which buttons to push, and where to pour detergents which means that this process has turned out to be really complicated and requires a special approach. Bright Side has collected some …

Cartoons are loved not only by children but by adults as well. Some animated films became so popular that they managed to overshadow the most popular franchises. For example, Frozen grossed more than $1,290,000,000 outperforming Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter. And of course, Anna and Elsa’s adventures are within this top 100 list. The website 24/7 Wall St. made a top 100 list …

Bloating is one of the most bothersome stomach problems, familiar to practically everybody in the world. People’s description of this symptom might vary, but the main concern is always the same: the feeling of increased pressure in the abdomen. It can be associated with many other stomach issues like irritable bowel syndrome, but it can come independently after a heavy meal or with the wrong diet. We at Bright Side …

Many women find it hard to get their pre-pregnancy waistline back after giving birth. Your belly is an area that needs special care and getting it flat should not harm your health. Furthermore, your belly might be damaged with diastasis, which is a type of muscle weakening and deformation. We at Bright Side believe that workouts should provide you with both health and beauty. Here are …

The whiteness and health of your teeth depend not only on basic care but also on the food you eat. You can see a dentist every so often and use popular whitening products but if you love certain foods, that less-than-perfect smile will keep coming back. You should pay attention to the foods you eat and how they affect the health of your …

Paul Bettany’s 7-year-old daughter cried when the shooting of Age of Ultron had been completed because she wanted “the purple daddy” back. From the mouths of babes shall come the truth! MCU has definitely nailed it. But what is their secret? Well, we guess it’s just the magical union of brilliant casting, amazing writing, and character development — but the most important element …

Many people spend a lot of money on pore tightening serums, avoid using skin care products that contain alcohol, and are sure to give their nails a break in between gel polish applications. But should they really be doing this? Bright Side decided to find out more about some popular misconceptions and explain why the most widespread ones are not true. 13. Avoiding …

At some point we’ve probably all thought, “I wish I had said…” or “I wish I had done…” after it’s too late. But the heroes of today’s article had the most well timed reactions to the issues they had to face. Bright Side has collected some stories from people who were able to turn what could have been a complete fail into something advantageous for themselves. …