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Even though time is invisible, it’s truly amazing how many objects around us maintain bright and vivid traces of time passing by and tell a story better than any novel. Just take a closer look at the things you use and see every day. Stuffed toys, wallets, boots, and even spoons — they are all waiting to tell you their decade-long secrets, if you’re ready to listen.

As you get older, you might think it’s too late to try to lose weight. And it’s true that, with age, your metabolism can become slower and the change in your hormones can make you gain fat faster. However, this shouldn’t keep you from trying to get healthier, no matter how old you are. Because it definitely didn’t stop 20 Reddit users in their 40s, 50s, or even late 60s, from turning their life around!

You may have heard of “schadenfreude,” the German word that stands for the pleasure one gets upon someone else’s misfortune, but they have another similar word, “fremdschämen.” This refers to feeling embarrassed over somebody else’s misfortune or something that someone else did. It’s known as vicarious or empathic shame and it’s exactly what you’re going to experience while reading this article.

There are about 900 million dogs in the world and just as many cats. All of them are unique, but some pets are so peculiar that you can’t help but wonder if they actually exist.

It’s always a great feeling when the product you just bought isn’t just functional but also satisfying. Life is surely full of surprises and you never know what you’re going to get after the initial purchase. Regardless of whether it boasts a perfect design or abnormally large food, these photos will make your inner perfectionist shine with happiness.

Old family pictures may surprise us. You may find out that your grandmother took part in a beauty contest and saved cool bikini photos, or that your grandfather was a bodybuilder and looked like a movie star.

A new decade has come and gone, and the 2010s were packed with so many trends, it’s hard to remember them all. From walking around in sneakers with wheels to lying face down on a monument for a photo — this last decade was a real trip.

Around 700,000 children are abused every year in the U.S. alone. We may assume that as long as we don’t spank our kids, it’s of no concern to us. But we forget about emotional abuse. A random word we blurt out without even thinking can lead to anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.

It can be hard to imagine, but our ancestors from 1,500 BC used to drink tea. And now, centuries later, it’s no surprise that drinking all different types of tea has numerous health benefits. What most people don’t know, though, is that grabbing a teabag from your kitchen can help with several home emergencies.

Back in 1999, Star Wars: Episode I starring the gorgeous 18 years old Natalie Portman was released. But the actress still looks like she acted in the movie only yesterday — almost as if she has the ability to preserve her youth. But as it turns out, there are at least 22 celebrities who don’t seem to understand the concept of aging.

It’s common for people that don’t work in the movie industry to not even understand the number of little details that must be taken into account when making a new series or a movie. Not only do you need a good script, good actors, a good director, and a good production team, but you also need costumes, which are essential to telling an amazing story. Everything that appears on screen has a reason for being there, after all, it costs money to put a certain detail in there. Many times, costumes have certain hidden, almost secret details that have more meaning than we might think at first sight.

Plants are maybe your best of allies when it comes to decorating spaces in your house that need some extra oomph. They come with a plus, they’re great at freshening the air too. But if you have a kitten, you should know that some of them can be very dangerous for their health. The leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, and even pollen of certain plants can be a serious health risk for our adorable and curious feline friends.

When people look at themselves in the mirror, they try to hold a good pose, smile, raise their brows, and do many other things that can make them look more attractive. However, sometimes accidental shots can unfold the real truth: like your hair being styled completely different than you imagined, posture that’s far from perfect, and brows that look as if a small kid drew them on. And that’s how the surrounding people actually see us.

Hocus Pocus is pretty much the Home Alone of Halloween — would anyone even argue this? It’s been over 27 years since the initial release of this Disney hit, but the 1993 film is still a Halloween favorite. And even if you watch it every spooky season like a true fan, there are a few tidbits of insider information bubbling beneath the surface.

There are many ways to stay warm and uplifted on an autumn day, and looking at some cute animal pictures seems to work just as well as making yourself a cup of tea and cocooning in a thick woolen blanket. Make yourself comfortable and get ready to bathe in warm rays of kindness, sweetness, and love while you look at these fluffy cutie pies.

It looks like there’s nothing you can’t find on the internet now, and if you know where to search, you can see some truly rare photos that will show you how the world works. A geyser ready to blow, the inside of a beehive, or even a gecko’s feet when they’re sticking to a wall — these are just a few epic views you can see while scrolling feeds on social media. The best part of reading this one-of-a-kind live encyclopedia is that you don’t have to leave your cozy home to learn the secrets of the universe.

Time takes its toll on everything. And even though everything seems to stay the same, if you take a look back, you’ll see just how much things have changed. And what better way to witness the inevitable grip of time than through photography.

The thing about adulthood is, it doesn’t come knocking. It just hits you, when you are barely prepared for it and then there is no going back. And when that happens, you instantly regret wanting to be an adult as a teenager. While that’s how it works and can’t be helped, adults have started sharing some pieces of advice for the young ones so they at least know what’s coming their way.

Celebrities often change the way they look. While some just change their hairstyles, others change their overall look. Some of these changes are done because of new roles, and others — just because they want to.

Every person wants to be respected and valued by their family, friends, and colleagues. But sometimes, we ruin all of the efforts we’ve put into building our reputation with careless words or behavior that seems totally harmless. The people around us interpret these signals in their own ways.

The process of mummifying a single body used to take 70 days in Ancient Egypt. The rather long ordeal was carried out as they believed that the mummified body would serve as a “home” for the late person’s spirit. Earlier this month, dozens of ancient coffins were discovered in Cairo and what the archaeologists found out further was even more interesting.

Calming down a crying and distressed child is never easy, and it must be even harder when you’re a mother who’s being watched and discussed by thousands of people. It looks like Kate Middleton has nailed down parenting in the public eye as she seems to know a couple of parenting secrets that help her keep the kids’ emotions at bay. She’s often admired for her ability to calm down her children during meltdowns in seconds without ever losing her temper.

There’s a 1 in a trillion chance that you have a doppelgänger, as one study suggests. And it’s even more exciting to meet them. Such coincidences make your life adventurous and full of unique experiences.

As soon as October starts, a lot of people get their spook on. They start decorating their house for Halloween in incredibly unique ways. From recreating memes to building full-sized dragons, their creativity beyond measure gives color to neighborhoods everywhere.

Meet Sasha Sovetova, a Russian artist and optimistic mom of 3 who draws inspiration from parenthood and domestic life. With an ironic, lighthearted approach, she refutes the stereotype that moms are too busy to see the light of day behind piles of dirty diapers. Sasha proves to us that we can always find joy and a good laugh in the most mundane things.

Typically “negative” or “bad” behavior, like being a chatterbox, being bossy, or moving around non-stop can actually be signs that a child is highly advanced. Despite it being something all parents may struggle with, it can be a positive sign that your child is gifted and highly developed, both emotionally and intellectually.

In the 1960s, Isabel Myers-Briggs came up with the MBTI system based on Jung’s theory of personality types. Thanks to Briggs, today, each of us can learn about our strengths and choose a career to fulfill our potential. There are 16 personality types, but among them, there are 3 that are extremely rare. These are the personalities that are meant to change the world and inspire or terrify others, but in any case, they will leave their mark on history.

When it comes to size, we’re most often impressed not by dry numbers, but by spectacular comparisons. Something very large or very tiny things can really stun us if there are familiar items nearby for context or if we use a person as a universal measurement.

If you told someone today that you saw a cat that looked like it had a human arm or a car dent that looked like a kissing couple, they’d think you were messing with them. That’s the beauty of pictures with a puzzling perspective — they can easily trick our minds and make us see something that isn’t actually there, and that’s why they’re so fun!

From spy movies, we know that a good spy can take on any role and try on any appearance to hide their own identity. It looks like some animals are also fans of James Bond movies. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so great at camouflaging themselves. A bottle brush, a shag rug, a shadow, or even a Spider-Man — they can be anyone they want and we can only admire their unusual talent.

Ancient Egyptians used a paste made of oxidized copper for eye makeup. This dangerous ingredient would eventually lead to irritation and insomnia, but they were ready to suffer in the name of beauty. And although the cosmetics industry has changed massively over the years, some of the products in your makeup bag may still be sabotaging your efforts to get healthy and flawless skin.

It seems like it’s nearly impossible to surprise a modern person. The internet makes a crazy amount of information easily accessible and we quickly get tired of this. But there’s still hope. The universe is in constant motion and it seems that it is specifically waiting for someone with a camera to capture something incredible.

From a ketchup polish to a fun “squeegee hack” for instant fluff removal from your carpets — cleaning doesn’t have to be boring or extremely time-consuming. Instead, it can turn into a rather satisfying activity, leaving your house super clean. And all of this thanks to some easy, yet witty tricks.

Popular Hollywood actors and actresses are always in the spotlight and we’re used to that. Many of them never stopped their careers and kept delivering new roles for decades. For example, Meryl Streep hasn’t taken any breaks for longer than one year in her entire career, since 1977. But there are some celebrities that we only remember as young people and we wouldn’t recognize in photos where they are older.

Denmark might make people think about fairy tales. After all one of history’s most famous Danes was the world-famous writer Hans Christian Andersen. And his famous story, “The Little Mermaid,” has been famously immortalized by a famous statue along the country’s Langelinie promenade. For some, it also helps that Denmark the home of the old amusement park called Tivoli, which is right in the middle of Copenhagen, inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland. But the country is more than that.

Skin is the largest organ in the body, and taking care of it is the key to keeping your body healthy. But some skin care myths are not only unhelpful, they can actually harm your health and your looks.

According to psychologists the smiles on our faces can influence our mood. Most of the time, we don’t need much to brighten our day. Sometimes it is enough to enjoy the pool or go apple or pumpkin picking for the first time.

Difficulties that enter our lives are oftentimes unavoidable. Psychologists suggest that accepting unpleasant circumstances is much more peaceful than getting aggravated by them. Facing health issues, bullying, or losing a loved one may force us to lose hope. However, if we try to accept the changes, just like the people in this article did, it will be easier to get through them.

Nature is filled with strange stuff. From fire ants banding together to survive a flood to a yellow-colored waterfall, it’s a safe bet that Mother Earth will always find ways to surprise us. We at Bright Side had a blast finding photos that depict some of the strangest things nature has to offer and we can’t wait to share them with you.

TV series are not just soap operas anymore and today they are just as good as movies. Many series keep their viewers on the edges of their seats for many episodes and manage to surprise them with new plot twists. When the weather gets bad, you can always watch your favorite series at home.

The road to our beloved psychotherapists is paved with the good intentions of our parents. In most cases, our mothers and fathers really only wanted the best for us but still, many years later, their adult kids struggle to overcome the consequences of their upbringing. Moreover, a part of them repeats the mistakes of their parents who said the same phrases to their kids that a while back had also been hurt by the same rhetoric.

A study showed that watching cat videos increases the viewer’s mood and even energizes them. Now imagine how happy and cheerful the people who dared to bring these fluffy creatures into their homes have become. Yes, cat owners sometimes face obstacles, but life with the appearance of a little whiskered face in it becomes much richer.

Ginger production is a good reason to be thankful for globalization. Even though it’s produced in Asia and it takes up to 10 months to harvest one root, we don’t have any problem finding this delicacy in any part of the world all year round. In fact, more and more specialists recommend having some daily ginger, especially in the form of hot tea, because of its benefits to our health.

According to some studies, people spend about 24 hours a month and more than 5 hours a week on cleaning. To reduce this time, you can employ some life hacks and create an interior design scheme that’s easier to clean.

We don’t hesitate to throw away expired food products, because we know that they can harm our health. But in fact, our house is full of other things that should be put into a landfill, and we don’t even realize it.

Some of our habits can be harmful over time, such as wearing skinny jeans or using chapstick. We may not realize it, but there are some unhealthy side effects for many of the things we do every day. This is especially true when we repeat them day after day, giving them the time to negatively impact our health.

What we perceive may be completely different from reality. With the proper angle to a shot, a photo that first seems like it’s depicting human anatomy might actually just be a red bell pepper from the fridge. How we distinguish these images upon first glance can actually turn out quite different once we take the time to observe them again.

The sudden realization that your favorite actors are 40 and some are even 50 years old is scary. Even if they are still great on screen, we don’t need to be conservative and only watch the old-school actors. More than that, the young generation is just as great and exciting to watch.

Big studios and famous directors continue to make remakes of classic stories. Maybe it’s because of a lack of ideas or to make sure they’ll get a return on their investment. Or perhaps they’re simply nostalgic and want to bring old originals back to life. But whatever the reason, we get to enjoy super-successful remakes like The Departed and Scarface.

When we think about weddings, the first thing that comes to mind is the stunning white gown. It’s only when you’re planning a wedding that you realize how important the shoes are too. After all, it will be a long ceremony where you not only have to look amazing, but also feel comfortable. Some celebrities like Yoko went for 100% comfortable by wearing sneakers to their weddings, some others prefer classic stilettos no matter what. In any case, they all looked amazing.