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Our hair can withstand a strain of 3.5 ounces and can stretch up to 30% longer when it’s wet. However, only healthy hair has such superpowers — damaged strands will break rather easily. You may not be able to identify the condition of your hair at first glance. But there are simple ways to check this and take action to get it back in shape.

Since nature is the main creator in our world, it can do whatever it wants. It easily adds additional tails to lizards or logos to cicadas and even makes a tomato grow from a random tree or heal itself. In other words, patterns, forms, and sizes are all part of its magic. And we are so lucky to see them with our own eyes.

Breaking the stigma surrounding post-pregnancy weight and stretch marks, famous women are embracing their own bodies to inspire other women to do the same. According to experts, 10% of new mothers fall into postpartum depression. Some of the reasons behind this are pregnancy weight and body image issues.

Having excess fat accumulate around your waist is annoying. It lies deep in your torso and it can even pack around your intestines and liver. While having a chubby tummy may seem harmless, it doesn’t look appealing.

Réhahn, a French photographer, traveled to more than 35 countries, and one of them turned out to be Vietnam. Beginning with this first visit, it became a decade-long journey of exploration and discovery of the country’s community and culture. He even created a photo project that captures the true “soul” of its people in their daily lives.

While it is normal for celebrities to put their love life on public display, there are some who rarely talk about their significant other. Their priority is keeping their relationship away from the eyes of media and spending quality time together, without making a big deal out of it.

Ingrown hairs are just here to irritate us, as any woman or man who has experienced them can tell you. But what are they? They are hairs that, instead of growing outward, grow under the skin, which can cause many discomforts, like swelling and pain. Most commonly they appear in the beard area, in the armpits, or on the legs. Why do we have to deal with this? Because after removing hair, when it grows back, sometimes it doesn’t do it in the right way.

It’s believed that women tend to overthink. Recently scientists found out that this happens due to the fact that the female brain is more active than the male brain. This feature allows women to generate a huge number of unexpected ideas that, coupled with practical wisdom and humor, give us the opportunity to enjoy their witty sketches online.

According to research, the DNA present in all people is 99.9% identical. But sometimes you might meet a person who seems to have come from a different planet. And you’ll only figure it out after you’ve visited their home. At least that’s what happened to the people featured in our article.

All this time, we’ve been sharing our skin with microscopic mites that have been there for generations. It might sound creepy at first, but these spider-looking mites made a home on our faces just after we were born. It’s amusing how, in a way, we actually benefit from them, but we should always be aware of all the facts about these party-spirited mites before deciding if they’re harmless or not.

Dogs don’t behave like cats. Silver isn’t sold anywhere and you can’t get it for nothing. And there is more air in a pack of snacks than there are snacks themselves. All of this is true, but sometimes, wonderful exceptions happen. And they are what makes our world such a great place.

If you’re having a bad day, maybe it’s because you haven’t seen the situations these people have been through yet. How would you feel if your wedding ring broke, if you were left with the refrigerator door in your hand, or if a bucket of paint fell on your head? Some of Reddit’s users have experienced these little everyday failures firsthand and told us about them in a funny way. Because when something goes wrong, it’s better to laugh than to cry!

There are 2 types of people. For the first group, it’s easier to throw out something old and buy something new, while the second group prefers to remake an old item or make new clothes with their own hands. And it’s not that the former are lazy and the latter are creative. They just love to work with their hands and are always full of ideas for new outfits.

True cat lovers know how to take an item out of a box being guarded by a cat while avoiding scratches and bites. They are able to put a fragile vase of flowers on the table without fear that it’ll be broken. They’ll find something to occupy their cat with while they aren’t at home and they also try to always please their four-legged pet and even anticipate their desires.

A loving parent always has their kids’ best interests at heart. But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk. When we cover a baby’s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day, we don’t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to.

We are used to thinking that getting feedback will help us grow. But Harvard researchers discovered that this isn’t the best strategy. They ran several experiments that showed surprising results: asking for advice, instead of feedback, is much more helpful.

Anyone who has never felt the need to tidy up a shelf upon seeing something disorganized should cast the first stone — and we bet that no one dared to. If you’re amazed by perfection too often, you just might be a perfectionist. But don’t worry, we all like to see everything arranged by color, size, and type from time to time, right?

Childhood and adolescence are a great time, and each of us remembers these years with love and warmth. But if you saved your childhood or teenage photos, you have a chance to have a good laugh. After all, these pictures are among the most awkward and ludicrous photos in a person’s entire life.

People who sleep less are more likely to have problems with excess weight, tend to be less active, and are generally less healthy, according to this survey. However, as it turns out, one of the easiest ways to avoid all of this is to take off your pajamas.

Many of the things we know about from different stories and books don’t quite look like we expected in real life. Some of them turn out to be strikingly different in shape, size, or even color compared to the things we’ve imagined. In fact, some things may open up from a new side thanks to an inconspicuous detail. And other things can completely change the perception of ​​the world as we know it. For example, after learning about where a squid’s teeth are located, or seeing a real elephant skull, you’ll likely perceive these creatures in a whole new way.

Having good posture can prevent headaches, improve circulation and digestion, and even increase the capacity of your lungs. Sitting incorrectly, slouching, hunching your shoulders, and bending your head down to look at your phone are the things that can ruin your posture. Luckily, there are some yoga poses that can help you make your back stronger.

Essential oils are touted as a remedy for all kinds of things: from skin issues to mental health problems. Yet these oils aren’t as harmless as they seem. They might smell nice, but their marketing highly oversells their benefits while downplaying the bad parts. Which are, in fact, pretty negative.

I’m sitting in a cafe. A family sits at the table next to me — a father about 35 years old, his son about 4 years old, and his grandmother, the mother of this father. They ordered tea with sweet buns and the adults are busy talking. The boy starts drinking the tea but it’s too hot. He tries to sip it a few times but eventually gives up on it. He says to the adults, “It’s too hot.” They don’t pay attention to him. The boy says once again, a bit louder, “It’s too hot.” The grandmother turns to him and says, irritated, “It’s not hot, don’t make that up.” The father touches the cup and tries to do something, but the grandmother distracts him with a question, and he returns to the conversation again leaving his son alone with his problem. The boy tries to attract attention once again. The grandmother tells him angrily, “Enough! Go on, drink it. It’s not hot. Drink it, we have to leave soon.” She turns back to the father again. The boy slowly drinks the tea blowing at it from time to time a

Life is the master of surprises and somehow knows how to present them perfectly. It can be anything from the sun shrinking our shoes to a stolen toilet. But fortunately, we know how to face our bad luck in the best way: with our head held high and a little laughter.

The era of social media has given us a lot of new phenomena, and one of them is known as sharenting. Sharenting is a practice when parents seem to overuse social media when sharing their kid’s photos and updates with the rest of the world. While parents may have good intentions while doing so, posting some images of their kids can put them at risk.

Many of us have favorite snacks that make us feel better and happier when we eat them. But if eating those snacks alone is not enough, there’s a fancy way to add your favorite tastes and flavors to your life. Designers have come up with a whole bunch of crazy food imitating pillows, and some of them are so detailed they might make you salivate when you see them.

There are situations where responding to a tactless question or offer from the person speaking to you is not that easy. However, sometimes a worthy answer jumps out by itself and knocks its opponent off their feet. These situations are very pleasant and that’s why many people remember them well and proudly tell others about them.

Bruno Pedro, a photographer and filmmaker from Portugal, had been traveling around Africa but fell in love with Mozambique. He made it his mission to show us what this country is all about — and it’s not just natural resources, animals, and landmarks — but it’s the way people live there. He proves this in his captured pictures which show the positive energy flowing from its people.

Rehan Staton, 24, had to wake up at 4 AM every morning to work as a garbage collector. He chose work over college in order to support his dad and brother. Since after their mom abandoned them, they struggled to make ends meet. It would seem that his circumstances had all but determined Rehan’s fate, but this year he was accepted to 5 different universities, including Harvard.

We often face the dishonesty of greedy manufacturers, and a streak of bad luck makes us lose our faith in luck itself. In these moments of despair, the main thing is to not give up. Most likely, fate is simply preparing a particularly generous gift for you.

There are 240 million 911 calls in the U.S. each year, which makes over 600,000 calls a day. People get into emergency situations often. Of course, it is impossible to predict the future and prepare for everything, but you can save these dozen of life hacks that can help you or your friends in the future, like how to make a long-lasting fire or how to give an SOS signal with your phone.

When watching cartoons about princesses, we might not realize that it’s not just animated characters that we see on the screen. They simultaneously reflect the features of a certain time period and form the standards of women’s behavior and social norms of their period. If you look at those princesses closer, you’ll understand the goals of the girls from this or that decade, as well as their position in society. For more than 80 years of Disney princess history, a real evolution of female characters has taken place and it is directly related to what was happening in society.

Many of those who were born in small towns and in the countryside want to escape to the big city as soon as possible. Of course, this move has certain advantages: higher salaries, better entertainment, and a richer cultural life. But a quiet life in a small town also has its advantages: clean air, natural food, always someone to talk to, and if you get too lonely, neighbors will immediately find you a match.

You don’t always notice how you grow older. On the one hand, it seems like you just turned 18 and can finally live life to the fullest, have fun, and hang out all night long. On the other hand, your former classmates already have a couple of children and the prospect of going to bed early as an alternative to a noisy party doesn’t seem as scary anymore.

Some of nature’s creations are so bizarre that we often find ourselves wondering whether we saw an insect or a weirdly-shaped flower — or if we saw a wolf, a fox, or a deer. The bottom line is: evolution doesn’t play by the rules, and it surely enjoys breaking our expectations.

More than 64 million Americans dyed their hair in 2019. A cool hairstyle is usually the key to a perfect look and we’re often willing to spend a fortune on dyes to get the hair color of our dreams. However, some studies concern that chemicals used in artificial dyes, such as ammonium, which destroys tyrosine — a natural protein in hair, may weaken hair and affect hair’s ability to hold the color.

As kids, many of us faced things that would later echo in our adult life, and Disney princesses are no exception. Though we tend to take their happy-ever-afters for what they are, still, there are things that might be bothering the minds of our favorite cartoon characters after having faced many difficulties on their journey to happiness. That’s why an artist from Venezuela, Maria Guadarrama, decided to dig into Disney princesses’ minds and see what was hiding behind their smiles. By the way, Maria has an enormous amount of followers on her Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages. She also has an account on Patreon.com and has recently published her first book, “The Unspoken Truth,” which is available on Amazon and BuscaLibre.

Almost everyone has had the experience of seeing something so bizarre, but having no time or chance to take a picture of it. Yet some people seem to always have their phones at the ready and their eyes wide open to notice everything — from letters in the sky to smiling insects.

A loving parent always has their kids’ best interests at heart. But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk. When we cover a baby’s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day, we don’t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to.

Today’s parents have different thoughts on what toys their kids should play with. Quite often, the approach to toys and games can be imposed on us by society, mass media, or toy manufacturers, and this approach often labels some toys “for girls” and others “for boys.” But as it turns out, playing with a variety of toys is crucial for the growth and development of all children, which means dolls that are often thought of as “girl toys” should be in the toy box accessible to both genders.

The legend of the female warrior, Hua Mulan, was so popular and motivating for people, that it was told in China for centuries. The first written record was known as the Ballad of Mulan, which was written during the dynasty of the Northern Wei. As times changed, the main plot stayed the same, while some details were slightly adapted to illustrate the main trends of the time in which it was told. And some of them reveal very peculiar and sometimes brutal details that definitely can’t be shown on TV today.

You’re never too old to look fabulous and these women prove this in more ways than one. From Salma Hayek who can still rock a bikini with the best of them to Jennifer Aniston who has barely aged in decades, these women show us that age doesn’t have to be a barrier to glamour. We at Bright Side would like to celebrate some of these celebs over 50 who are giving us body goals on a daily basis.

If you can’t figure out whether there’s a dog or a pig in front of you, if objects miraculously levitate in the air, or if stones look like they’re about to speak, don’t automatically assume that something’s wrong with you. Perhaps this confusion is all due to a different perspective or the specific position that you see an object from.

Some dishes are so spicy, that chefs have to wear a gas mask while cooking to protect their eyes from burning. Eating hot food has an undeniable influence on the whole body. But not many people are aware of the positive and negative effects they’ll have to face.

It’s not for nothing that the Lost TV series, consisting of 6 seasons and 121 episodes, turned out to be one of the most popular series of the second half of the 2000s. It has everything a successful project needs: bright characters and an impressive cast where every viewer can find themselves a favorite, complemented by branching storylines, mysticism, and intrigue.

Black and white is a color combination that we rarely see in nature, and it makes creatures colored like this even more hypnotizing. Horses, snakes, butterflies, birds, and even tigers — they all can don black and white looks — and if you haven’t seen any yet, we invite you on a journey to a mesmerizing black and white world created by Mother Nature.

No matter how hard we try to take care of our teeth, food, coffee and the passage of time cause tooth decay! Everyone’s teeth turn yellowish with age. So how do celebrities manage to have such bright, perfectly white smiles all the time? Many of them may spend hours and hours at the dentist, but there are others who use a few simple makeup tricks instead and the results are pretty amazing.

Mykey O’Halloran is a 27-year-old hairstylist from Melbourne. His vivid imagination allows him to specialize in crazy cuts, color, and creating unique hairstyles, whilst raising money for charity. He can turn even the darkest brunette hair into a radiant rainbow, and his message is all about helping people express themselves.

Buying a house or apartment is a really responsible life step. Every buyer wants to make sure they know all about possible defects in advance, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes new buyers find surprises left by the previous owners, both pleasant and not so pleasant.

Recent research conducted in Australia revealed that one in 5 people sing in the shower and some believe they’re good enough to win a reality TV singing competition. No matter what your vocal talents are like, there’s something about singing while bathing that can make you feel happier.