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What 15 of Our Favorite Disney Characters Would Look Like If They Were the Opposite Gender

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In the world of Disney, everything goes the usual way — a beautiful princess can’t wait to meet her prince on a white horse, and the prince himself is ready to do anything to finally get to the love of his life. But artist TT Bret decided to challenge this order of things and make some cartoon characters switch their genders. She shared the results on her page “Let There Be Doodles,” and we can’t wait to show them to you.

Grandma Sends a Thanksgiving Invitation to the Wrong Person and It Grows Into a New Family Tradition

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When a grandma from Arizona accidentally invited an unknown teen to a Thanksgiving celebration by sending a text to the wrong number, little did she know that she was going to grow her family. Jamal, the teen, and Wanda, the granny, have already celebrated their third Thanksgiving in a row together and this article will tell you about how it all started.

15 Celebs Who Love Their Bodies and Speak Out Against Beauty Standards

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Nobody is perfect, but when it comes to celebrities, each and every part of their bodies is looked at under a magnifying glass, especially when it comes to women. Too fat or too skinny, they are never good enough for mean journalists and critics or anonymous trolls on social media. But our favorite celebrities won’t let the body-shamers win. They love their bodies just the way they are and they inspire their fans to follow their lead.

There’s a Connection Between How Often You Kiss and the Length of Your Relationship

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A kiss can convey passion and tenderness, but apart from awakening the good feels in our brain, kissing reveals other relevant information that travels to our brain when we kiss. According to scientific studies, when we kiss, we exchange a variety of information that we aren’t even aware of. Our brains analyze the way we kiss and make unconscious decisions that can seal the fate of our relationship.

6 Large Families That Impressed the World

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How does having almost 100 children sound to you? Adults are biologically made to feel attracted to babies’ adorable faces and round cheeks, and some people don’t want to stop having those lovable faces around. You’ve heard of people having 3 kids, 5, or maybe 7, but the families we’re about to introduce you to are way bigger than the average ones.

20 People Who Proudly Followed in Their Parents’ Footsteps, and It’s More Than Moving

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Some children look like mini versions of their parents when they’re small but some kids go further and follow in their parents’ footsteps as adults. They become police officers, pilots, teachers, and DJs to be more like their role models and make their parents proud. Some even continue a long-standing family tradition of passing the same job down from generation to generation!

15 Photos That Made Our Hearts Beat Like a Drum

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Some things have the power to immediately make you nervous. Like the sight of a spider-like shadow on a surface or a TV defying gravity on a wardrobe’s slope.

20+ Users Remembered the Humorous Moments They Shared With Their Mothers

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They say that “mothers know best” but these Twitter accounts show that often, it’s not the case. A Twitter user started a thread asking her followers to share “the best story or most melodramatic experiences they had lived with their mothers” and the things people wrote show that moms can be very amusing and also make mistakes even though they’re eager to advise, protect, and help us.

10 Black Friday Scams We Forget About in the Sale Rush

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For shoppers everywhere, Black Friday is practically a national holiday. The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the day when retailers offer deal after deal to get ready for the Christmas season, with people even camping outside of stores to get ready for the savings. It’s a fun “holiday” and a good deal is a good deal, but you need to be careful — there are plenty of Black Friday scams out there that can get the best of you if you’re not careful.

Your Hand Can Tell You How Much Food Is Enough to Prevent You From Overeating

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Scrupulous calorie counting is exhausting and the Internet is filled with various diet plans but not all of them are effective. Plus, it’s time and energy-consuming to gather all the information about what to eat and then implement it. It turns out that the best helper, in this case, is your own body — or your hands, in particular. They can help you to measure the portion size that you need. This trick will be enough to help you keep a healthy diet and not gain weight.

Russian Farmers Put Cows in VR, and We’re in a Rush to Find Out Why

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There is a growing trend in agriculture to focus on animals’ well-being. And while farmers from different countries install automatic scrubbing brushes and turn relaxing music on, Russian specialists are onto something very different. They decided to put cows in the “mootrix” and created VR glasses for them.

12 Movie Scenes Actors Would Like to Forget Like a Bad Dream

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During their work, actors often have to break out of their comfort zones and expand the borders of their own ideas of what is possible and what is not. And they also have to look natural, because viewers are not supposed to suspect anything. In order to fully dive into a role and be convincing on screen, they have to do some weird and unpleasant things. Very often, this dedication is worth it because people enjoy their films, but sometimes, it is a nightmare for all the participants of the shooting process.

25+ People Who Have Nothing Left but Their Sense of Humor

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It’s hard to find reasons to have fun when you get off on the wrong foot or it just isn’t the happiest day of your life. But these people managed to have a laugh while in very diverse situations from just an average boring day or broken glass to a full-on doctors’ strike.

20 Tweets That Prove Living With Cats Is a Comedy Show You Don’t Need a Ticket For

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Scientists found that cats were domesticated about 10,000 years ago back in the Stone Age. And we are still grateful to our ancestors because now cats make millions of people happy every day with their warm purring, soft fur, and the amazing things they do.

15 Body Signs That Show He’s Totally Into You

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Like anything else in this world, the era of modern technology has both its advantages and disadvantages. Having shifted most of our communication online, we’re starting to lack the ability to read people’s true feelings as well as express those feelings, especially when it comes to love. The good news is that our gestures can say a lot for us while the ability to read body signals can open up curtains to the truth.

13 Celebrities Who Have Empowered Moms to Breastfeed in Public

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Too many women feel guilty about breastfeeding or, on the contrary, feel a lot of pressure to do it without any difficulty. People may comment that the baby is too old to still be breastfeeding, or that a woman isn’t maternal enough because she didn’t breastfeed her baby. But many celebrities are challenging these prejudices by making and defending their own breastfeeding decisions. They do it because they can, because they want to, and because they know that, with their example and influence, they can support and inspire all women to do the same.

9 Details About Your Look That Can Ruin a First Impression in a Split Second

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There are 3 universal conclusions that people can detect just by looking at each other’s faces. They are how dominant, how reliable, and how attractive a person is and it takes us less than one second to figure them out. Even though our first impression may be wrong (sometimes), it is the only thing we have: in an interview, a first date, or when meeting the parents of your date. And it is better to be prepared for these meetings the best way you can.

19 Things in Japan That Seem Either Wild or Genius but Definitely Not Boring

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Everyone knows that Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries and that the general population has a very high level of education. The lifestyle of the local people and their traditions have an influence on how Japan appears to outsiders. In this country, you can try the most unusual foods, see how well-thought-out customer service is, and experience how high the level of safety and mutual trust is.

“She’s Young Enough That I Can Train Her Any Way I Want.” The True Story of Elvis and Priscilla Presley

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When Elvis and Priscilla first met, she was only 14 years old, while he was 24. The girl’s parents were worried about their relationship, but Priscilla was in love and rebellious, and nothing and no one could keep her from being with the King of Rock and Roll. For Elvis, their age difference was not a problem at all: it was a good chance for him to mold Priscilla into an ideal wife. This was going to be a perfect marriage, but there was something their relationship couldn’t survive.

5 Warning Signs of Kidney Stones That We Need to Remember

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Humanity has been familiar with the problem of kidney stones since 600 BC. Moreover, men are more at risk of getting this disease than women. Symptoms of this illness may be silent, but if stones move the signs will be severe and very painful. So, it’s important to be able to immediately recognize them and consult a doctor.

9 Puzzling Fashion Trends From the Victorian Era That Make It Win the Title of Most Startling Period

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From extremely tight corsets to poisoned dresses, many strange things belonged to the Victorian era. Perhaps it was the historical context filled with war, epidemics, and strict social norms that made Victorian tastes so bizarre. Whatever the reason, these things influenced fashion, and the results have never ceased to surprise us, even today.

How Toxic Relationships Between Parents Harm Children and 8 Ways to Avoid This

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Children experience stress in the same way as adults. Approximately 13% of children have anxiety because they are in an unhealthy environment. Toxic relationships between parents are dangerous for the present and future life of a kid and it is important to know the ways to avoid the consequences.

What the “Ideal” Woman Looks Like in 11 Countries Around the World

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From tall and slim to petite and curvy, women across the globe come in all shapes and sizes. So it’s no wonder that every country has its own beauty standards that usually stand apart from the others. And, among them, some nations have such an uncommon way of seeing beauty that it just leaves us speechless.

9 Things We Should Teach Our Children to Help Our Planet Survive

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Our kids pick up habits very quickly and, if we as parents teach them eco-friendly habits, it can play a huge role in preserving the environment. It’s essential to establish these habits so that our kids can connect better with nature and so it will inspire them to have lively conversations about saving the planet. It will also make them more aware of environmental challenges, so they can discuss ways to solve them in the future.

20 People Who’ve Made the Biggest Mistakes in Their Lives

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The average person makes thousands of decisions a day. So it’s fair to say that a big number of them can be the wrong ones. Some of them might be small things such as a wrong answer on one of those online quizzes, but others might be big mistakes that we end up regretting.

How to Choose the Perfect Bag for Your Body Type

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To create the perfect look, you have to think about everything — from a thinner waist to a proportional shoulder and hip line. Even a handbag can improve the silhouette of your figure if you choose the correct one. And it’s a whole other story if you choose the wrong bag.

20+ Cats Who Are Good at Being Monsters

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Cats are angels with whiskers most of the time, but occasionally they can be pure evil, yet still in a hilarious way. Their wicked behavior might just be the result of boredom or curiosity. They seem to enjoy being naughty and they never get tired of trolling their owners. Sitting in your pan when you want to cook something, stealing the dog’s bed, and even pushing your TV off the stand — these are just a few moments when our fluffy friends are not so “purrfect.”

10 Things You Can Learn in Less Than 10 Minutes but Use for the Rest of Your Life

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While the whole world adores superheroes who save the world without messing up a hair, we suggest you take a look at ordinary people who are even cooler. They know how to save you from an unexpected sneeze in the middle of a family dinner, and they are able to fix a broken zipper and thread a needle faster than you can blink. These are the superpowers we really need, so watch and learn.

8 Tricks You Can Use to Look Stunning Even If You Are a Little Bit Lazy

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Getting dressed in 5 minutes, doing your hair so it can look decent for the entire day, saving money on expensive beauty products — who doesn’t want to know these life hacks? This is where the power of the internet with all the beauty bloggers and quick tips for women comes into play.

12 Movie Scenes Actors Would Like to Forget Like a Bad Dream

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During their work, actors often have to break out of their comfort zones and expand the borders of their own ideas of what is possible and what is not. And they also have to look natural, because viewers are not supposed to suspect anything. In order to fully dive into a role and be convincing on screen, they have to do some weird and unpleasant things. Very often, this dedication is worth it because people enjoy their films, but sometimes, it is a nightmare for all the participants of the shooting process.

25+ People Who Have Nothing Left but Their Sense of Humor

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It’s hard to find reasons to have fun when you get off on the wrong foot or it just isn’t the happiest day of your life. But these people managed to have a laugh while in very diverse situations from just an average boring day or broken glass to a full-on doctors’ strike.

20 Tweets That Prove Living With Cats Is a Comedy Show You Don’t Need a Ticket For

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Scientists found that cats were domesticated about 10,000 years ago back in the Stone Age. And we are still grateful to our ancestors because now cats make millions of people happy every day with their warm purring, soft fur, and the amazing things they do.

15 Body Signs That Show He’s Totally Into You

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Like anything else in this world, the era of modern technology has both its advantages and disadvantages. Having shifted most of our communication online, we’re starting to lack the ability to read people’s true feelings as well as express those feelings, especially when it comes to love. The good news is that our gestures can say a lot for us while the ability to read body signals can open up curtains to the truth.

13 Celebrities Who Have Empowered Moms to Breastfeed in Public

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Too many women feel guilty about breastfeeding or, on the contrary, feel a lot of pressure to do it without any difficulty. People may comment that the baby is too old to still be breastfeeding, or that a woman isn’t maternal enough because she didn’t breastfeed her baby. But many celebrities are challenging these prejudices by making and defending their own breastfeeding decisions. They do it because they can, because they want to, and because they know that, with their example and influence, they can support and inspire all women to do the same.

9 Details About Your Look That Can Ruin a First Impression in a Split Second

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There are 3 universal conclusions that people can detect just by looking at each other’s faces. They are how dominant, how reliable, and how attractive a person is and it takes us less than one second to figure them out. Even though our first impression may be wrong (sometimes), it is the only thing we have: in an interview, a first date, or when meeting the parents of your date. And it is better to be prepared for these meetings the best way you can.

19 Things in Japan That Seem Either Wild or Genius but Definitely Not Boring

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Everyone knows that Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries and that the general population has a very high level of education. The lifestyle of the local people and their traditions have an influence on how Japan appears to outsiders. In this country, you can try the most unusual foods, see how well-thought-out customer service is, and experience how high the level of safety and mutual trust is.

“She’s Young Enough That I Can Train Her Any Way I Want.” The True Story of Elvis and Priscilla Presley

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When Elvis and Priscilla first met, she was only 14 years old, while he was 24. The girl’s parents were worried about their relationship, but Priscilla was in love and rebellious, and nothing and no one could keep her from being with the King of Rock and Roll. For Elvis, their age difference was not a problem at all: it was a good chance for him to mold Priscilla into an ideal wife. This was going to be a perfect marriage, but there was something their relationship couldn’t survive.

5 Warning Signs of Kidney Stones That We Need to Remember

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Humanity has been familiar with the problem of kidney stones since 600 BC. Moreover, men are more at risk of getting this disease than women. Symptoms of this illness may be silent, but if stones move the signs will be severe and very painful. So, it’s important to be able to immediately recognize them and consult a doctor.

9 Puzzling Fashion Trends From the Victorian Era That Make It Win the Title of Most Startling Period

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From extremely tight corsets to poisoned dresses, many strange things belonged to the Victorian era. Perhaps it was the historical context filled with war, epidemics, and strict social norms that made Victorian tastes so bizarre. Whatever the reason, these things influenced fashion, and the results have never ceased to surprise us, even today.

How Toxic Relationships Between Parents Harm Children and 8 Ways to Avoid This

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Children experience stress in the same way as adults. Approximately 13% of children have anxiety because they are in an unhealthy environment. Toxic relationships between parents are dangerous for the present and future life of a kid and it is important to know the ways to avoid the consequences.

What the “Ideal” Woman Looks Like in 11 Countries Around the World

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From tall and slim to petite and curvy, women across the globe come in all shapes and sizes. So it’s no wonder that every country has its own beauty standards that usually stand apart from the others. And, among them, some nations have such an uncommon way of seeing beauty that it just leaves us speechless.

35+ Shameless Requests Bright Side Readers Got When They Told Someone About Their Jobs

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In childhood, we all ask ourselves the question, “What will I be when I grow up?” As we become older, we find the answer but other people still ask us questions about our jobs. And some of them can make us terribly annoyed, leaving us wanting to roll our eyes.

20 Photos That Perfectly Sum Up the Struggle of Being on a Diet

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About half of all Americans are on a diet on any given day, according to research. And while this might come as no surprise, we all know that not all attempts end up being successful. Because even one thought about a juicy burger, which is only walking distance from you, can ruin the whole diet. But, no worries, you can start all over again on Monday.

15 Inventions We’ve Been Waiting on Forever

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About 1.4 million inventions are patented in the world annually, according to the United Nations’ World Intellectual Property Organization. Our brains would heat up and explode if we looked at all of them. Nevertheless, there are some that are worth paying special attention to because they are likely to shift our lives to a totally new level.

14 People Whose Sarcastic Comments Are Always Spot-On

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The Internet is full of people that when given a chance to make a sarcastic comment, use it to the fullest. And they do this when they see a cute couple that has a big height difference, a pregnant girl that went to a school reunion, or before and after photos of a dog and its owner.

20+ Times We Were Extremely Grateful to Designers

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Designers have restless minds and they never cease to surprise us by recreating ordinary items in a more useful way. A tie that has a microfiber lining so you can clean your phone screen, a pen that tells you how many words can be written with it, or a pet relief station at the airport are just some examples of smart things that were made to revolutionize our daily lives.

10 Cynical Things That Aren’t Always True

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Being a cynic is kind of like a defense mechanism: if you keep your hopes low, you probably won’t be too disappointed when things don’t go your way. But there’s such a thing as being too cynical. A lot of the ideas that pessimists treat like unspoken rules simply aren’t true and can do more harm than good.

20 Dazzling Photos From an Astronomy Photo Contest 2019 That Will Leave You Starry-Eyed

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When we look up at the stars, it reminds us that everything on Earth exists on a huge space rock that is rotating and revolving across the infinite black void. Unfortunately, earthly concerns like work, dinner, and sleep are the routine activities that tend to keep us busy. But, luckily, many people do take some time out to appreciate nature and are talented enough to mesmerize us and remind us of our cosmic existence.

9 Reasons Why Having a Baby Won’t Solve Any Relationship Problems

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Bringing a child into the world to save a relationship is not only unfair to the baby, but it’s almost a recipe for a break-up. Relationships are hard work and resolving conflicts takes time and effort. Adding a baby into the picture only adds more work, stress, and crazy hormones to a relationship. And it won’t fix any unresolved conflict, it’ll only intensify it.

20 Cartoon Look-Alikes That Seem to Have Escaped to Real Life

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Dora the explorer on the subway, Gru from Despicable Me in a grocery store, or Cruella de Vil casually walking down the street... There are some people who look just like 2 peas in a pod with a few well-known animated characters! We just have to look around more attentively, and if possible, take a pic and share it with the world.