In 2000, a 7-year-old boy from Idaho sent a Christmas charity box to the Philippines. 15 years later this action turned into a beautiful love story that sounds like something out of a romantic movie. But it’s real and you can enjoy it now. Bright Side tells the story of Tyrel and Joana who met thanks to a simple shoebox. 18 years ago, Tyrel Wolfe took part in a charity …

Do you remember how easy it was to make new friends during childhood? All you needed to do was go to the nearest playground, start a spontaneous conversation, jump in puddles or mud together and poof! You had a new best friend! Unfortunately, rules in adulthood are different and that’s why every friend that we have is extremely precious. Bright Side collected 19 people that are very familiar with the …

There are numerous rules and recommendations when it comes to skincare, but not all of them are true. For example, our mothers and grandmothers kept saying that oily skin should be washed with soap as often as possible, however, modern cosmetologists don’t agree with that at all. Or the fact that the media makes up scary stories about the deadly harm that parabens cause …

No-carb diets bring quick results, but we can’t lose weight correctly without eating carbohydrates. A calorie deficit is the main thing to pay attention to when it comes to losing weight along with a proper balance of protein, fat, and carbs to make the process healthy and safe. There are products that contain the necessary amounts of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins which help us feel full …

Some photos can easily trick our eyes. We may mistake a strawberry for a tomato, wonder why someone would bring a mackerel to a bubble bath, and can’t for the life of us understand where that giant duck that covered the forest came from. Are our eyes playing tricks on us? Bright Side has rounded up a new selection of photos so confusing that you’ll have to look …

Nowadays, we can hardly find time to watch a long series. Mini-series are great for brightening up our evenings after a long work day. We want to introduce you to some short series of different genres that can capture our attention without requiring us to watch for hours and hours. Bright Side has collected 13 mini-series that you can watch in a couple of days or even hours. Grab some popcorn …

We like hotels. They give us the opportunity to take a break from our normal routine at home. Isn’t it nice to go back to a room that has already been cleaned, where the trash has been thrown away, and the bed linens have been changed? But there are some things that hotel personnel does that keep confusing travelers every time they stay in a hotel. In this …

Summer is that amazing time when you can finally go on vacation, get some rest at the beach, enjoy warm water, and relax in the shade of the palm trees. But remember you’ll be sharing the beach with different people who have diverse personalities and their own agenda for the day. Bright Side decided to illustrate some common characters that you’ll most likely …

Living together can be challenging. There are many obstacles waiting for young couples along the way like quarrels, tired routines, house chores, etc. But there’s a great method on how to overcome all of these: treat each other respectfully and relate to difficulties with humor. The characters in this compilation have proven this to be true! Bright Side has collected 24 stories from people whose …

Being unfortunate is simply something nobody can avoid. However, there are a few people who tend to get unlucky more often than the rest of the world and their unfortunate moments become a laughing matter. Maybe this is mean, but let’s face it: everyone finds a good fail to be hilarious. Bright Side has gathered some fails just for you that are sure to make your …