Everyone has bad days. But how many of them do you happen to live through each year? According to a survey of 2,000 working Americans, there are 60 gray days annually in our lives and, in our opinion, that number is too high. Of course, the reasons can be different — from stressful deadlines to problems in relationships. But are they really worth our spoiled mood? Bright Side has prepared …

No matter how much we keep claiming that the world is unjust, there will always be a place for kindness on our planet. Every day, something good happens somewhere in the world and these acts of compassion and generosity do not go unnoticed. We at Bright Side collected 15 cases of some very touching moments that prove that humans can be very caring. 15. In the US, a man wanted to commit suicide by jumping …

According to studies, approximately 25% of adults are affected by varicose veins. These swollen veins, that are purple or blue in color, can be the result of prolonged standing, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, excessive weight, nutritional deficiencies, or genetic factors. It’s important to address even the slightest symptoms of varicose veins before they are accompanied by pain, heaviness, and itching. Some of the ingredients that can be easily found right …

Changing habits is not only possible but also necessary, at least this is what a study conducted by Veronica Irvin from Oregon State University says. Some habits have been with us for so long that we take them for granted. Because what’s wrong with using sunscreen or incense? But, as recent studies show there are some habits that can be pretty harmful. We at Bright Side have found …

Do you keep your family photos? Some people think that the photos where we look like Marge Simpson should not be shown to anyone. But the people who are not ashamed of showing their funny or strange photos from their family archives are awesome. Without them we would never see those photos that make us think, “What’s going on here?” Bright Side has collected …

Most of us have learned that buying a huge bag of chips doesn’t mean that half of it isn’t filled with air. We’ve learned the hard way that there are some companies that are really dedicated to fooling their potential customers. But even David Ogilvy, who was known as “the father of advertising,” wouldn’t resort to using the methods of advertising you’re about to see in this …

Even ancient philosophers claimed that some medications were more dangerous than diseases and we don’t disagree with them. But mistakes, funny situations, and interesting incidents are inevitable when it comes to inventions. Bright Side gathered 8 amazing pharmaceutical facts that sound really weird nowadays. Well, now we know what Obecalp is and why it’s so important to read instruction manuals. 8. Petrolatum is a cleaning …

Despite the vast variety of unbelievable things we can find online these days, there are still some photos that can surprise us. For example, a multi-colored corn cob or a keychain ring that someone has been wearing for 22 years! Bright Side collected 23 photos that prove that our planet is full of miracles. 23. The Australian Mary River turtle’s trademark is its unusual hairdo and …

We are all familiar with people who always create chaos anywhere they go. At first glance, they might seem harmless but they somehow always manage to put on a mesmerizing show that can start when they are assigned to do any task at all. They can stick a tag on upside down or even mix up hot dogs with hamburgers, but you can be sure that their participation won’t …

In accordance with studies on this subject, when we meet a person for the first time we assess them by 3 main parameters: appearance, voice, and speech. It also turns out that 7% of the first impression depends on the topic of conversation, 38% — on voice and its tone, and 55% — on appearance. That’s why there’s the saying “First you judge how nice, then you judge how wise,” and …