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The world around us is full of amazing riddles even for those that seem to have cracked all of them. The things some people use every day may seem strange for those that have never seen them before. Fortunately, today you just need to ask for help online to get to the bottom of some of these mysteries.

Corsets have been around for many centuries, and they’ve been worn by both women and men. Nowadays, the term “corset” has become old-fashioned, and a more modern “waist trainer” has become popular. Even though there might be slight differences in these garments, both promise to make your waist tiny. But they might not produce the desired result and can affect your health in the process.

Social media is full of pics of ideal moms who are wearing high heels and who have perfect shiny hair. They confidently hold their babies in their arms and smile widely. We hear from everywhere that kids are the ultimate joy of our lives, and that every woman should experience the joy of being a mother. At the same time, very few people say that being a mother is actually not that easy. The comics of an illustrator named Lucy Scott, who just recently had a daughter and experienced the whole range of parental feelings, will tell all the truths about the first year of motherhood.

The concept of “rags to riches” is often used to describe the careers and lives of famous businessmen. IKEA’s Ingvar Kamprad falls under that category himself. Growing up in a devastatingly poor little town in Sweden where everyone stood in line for food and jobs, he used his innovative brain in order to help his family earn more money. He started working from the age of 5 and by the time he was an adult he was already a successful businessman.

If you suffer from insomnia, we have a few unfamiliar, handy tips that will help you “trick” your brain and fall asleep faster. For example, try to squeeze your toes for a second, then relax them. This exercise will release the tension in your body. Another method is to replay your whole day in your head. It will help you forget all your worries and a relaxed mind falls asleep faster, according to experts. We at Bright Side collected 10 simple yet really effective activities that will send you directly to “Dreamland.”

From covering little imperfections and making your skin glow to awarding you with a whole new face —good makeup can do whatever you want it to, if you just keep mastering your skills. Members of a Reddit thread called MakeupAddiction shared pictures of their stunning makeup looks, including before and after photos, and it looks like they can be anyone they want with their gorgeous daily and glamorous looks.

In addition to environmental factors like exposure to sunlight and pollution, our eating habits also have a significant impact on the way our skin looks and feels. Fasting is a growing trend lately, mainly because a few alternative medicine practitioners claim that changes in diet could prevent acne, skin cancer, or even aging of the skin and fasting to improve skin health is a current trend.

When your favorite actor appears onscreen every day, you may not notice some changes or the evolution of their style. But it’s enough to have a look at the first picture since they became popular to understand that their style and their way of thinking is different, but one thing for Keanu remained constant — he never stopped being a wonderful person.

Everyone’s heard of German people’s passion for saving money. Residents of that country put a decent portion of their income aside and rarely invest in dubious enterprises. Even a million-dollar lottery win won’t result in wanton shopping sprees, new expensive cars, and more. Perhaps all of us can learn a thing or 2 from this approach.

It’s really hard to imagine modern Barcelona without the creations of Antoni Gaudí. His buildings seem to have come from the pages of fantasy stories. And the Sagrada Família, which has remained unfinished for 138 years, is the true symbol of the city. The life of the architect himself was quite difficult as he experienced loss, bad luck, and illness. But because he loved art, he always managed to stay afloat.

Whether at a wedding, at a party, or on an official visit, Diana’s looks seem to be timeless and have continued to inspire many fashion lovers. The other royals have also made their own mark on fashion, in her honor. Catherine and Meghan pay tribute to their late mother-in-law in their own way by incorporating her style into their own modern looks. This way they also perpetuate the memory of her and her heritage.

Modern fashion dictates its own rules. And they apply not only to clothing but also to makeup and even facial features. The moment you open Instagram, you immediately start wishing for more fashionable cheekbones, lips, and eyebrows. And guys, of course, want to grow a thick beard. But you can never know if these trends actually suit you. But thanks to modern technology, you can apply these trendy features to yourself without ever wasting your time or going under the knife.

There are faces that we recognize immediately, no matter what the situation is, because we’ve seen them so many times in movies and on TV shows. Of course, we’re talking about celebrities. And some of them have this particular skill of not aging at all, as if they have truly found the fountain of youth. But the celebrities that do age usually do it in such a graceful way that they look even better than when they were younger. It’s as if being in their 50s just suits them perfectly.

Oscar Wilde once said, “The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” While keeping a child healthy and happy can be a priority for parenting goals, there are other factors, activities, and habits that are more important and beneficial.

When the tough day is over and we finally get to bed, most of us do a rather inexplicable thing. Without even realizing it, we rub our feet together so that we can fall asleep easier. According to what people discuss on the internet, this is a topic that has raised some questions.

Some people, even if it’s only once in their lives, have tried to get rid of those unwanted extra pounds by playing a sport or engaging in physical activity. So, it’s important to be well-informed about how this actually works. It’s not just about finding the motivation to get off the couch and work out. There are several things to take into account when trying to lose weight. Some of them are the type of workout you’ll be doing, the duration, the intensity, and even your current weight. All of these things can have an effect on the number of calories you burn in every training session. That’s why Harvard University came up with a list that tells you how many calories you burn according to your weight in 30 minutes of practicing different sports and exercises.

An unusual image and good makeup can create such amazing miracles, that sometimes we are not able to recognize our favorite actors even if we saw their names on the movie’s poster. Just look at Meryl Streep in the role of a man or Edward Norton who is hiding behind a mask for an entire film.

We’re all looking forward to the next vacation season, and we’re all happy when it’s actually time to pack our bags and leave our regular life behind for a couple of weeks. But it’s also true that when we decide to spend our vacations in a remote place, we’re probably getting there by plane. And before actually being able to enjoy a beautiful beach or explore an exotic city, we have to face a real challenge: getting on the plane.

Traveling to another country isn’t just about taking selfies in front of monuments and other touristy things. It’s not even just about getting used to different weather or hearing people speak a completely different language. Sometimes, things that seem normal for locals are so strange for foreigners, they might even ask themselves if they made it to the right place or if their plane landed on a completely different planet.

Anyone who calls him or herself a true fashionista knows that every single detail of an outfit matters. Especially when it comes to creating an interesting look for an event like the Oscars. Well, in those cases, it’s clearly not enough to just wear bold nail art, a slightly less conventional accessory, or a super exclusive shoe brand. You need something new to give your look more authenticity and personality. For celebrities who are into fashion, managing that special touch is a piece of cake, you’ll see!

If you’ve been locking chocolate strictly in the dessert category, you’re missing out. Chocolate has been used since ancient times to treat many health problems and has proven to be an irreplaceable asset to any diet. So, if you want to eat chocolate every day, especially for breakfast, now you have an excuse — or 7.

There are millions of stray cats around the world, and many people prefer to take pets from the street and not to buy or take them from friends. But some of these furry fluff balls become homeless by their own free will — like if the home they live in is noisy and crowded or if they’re poorly fed — and the 4-legged adventurers try their luck somewhere else.

Today, Kate Middleton is not only admired for her delicate beauty and elegance, but she is also recognized as the most influential style icon in all of England. The press has referred to this particularity as “The Kate Effect.” But have you ever wondered how the Duchess of Cambridge dressed before she became a royal? Sure, it’s true that as a royal it’s easy to have access to great clothing and amazing shoes. However, Kate Middleton already had a rocking style before anyone even started to call her a duchess.

Changes are never easy, and we often wait for New Year to come to start a new habit, diet, or routine, trying to avoid these changes for as long as we can. In fact, you can get awarded with a whole new life, if you just stop waiting for that “special” day and start acting. The heroes of our article have changed greatly while trying to lose some extra weight and tone their bodies. Their before and after photos can serve as the best possible motivation to start the trip for the body of your dream right here and right now.

Sarah Breedlove, also known as Madam C.J. Walker, is the symbol of the American dream. The daughter of former slaves, who made it to the Guinness World Records as the first self-made female millionaire. She built a business from scratch and provided work for several thousand African American women. Even Netflix made a mini-series about her story.

Sneakers made from coffee grounds, a fabric made from mushrooms — these things might all sound like they came straight out of a fairy tale. But there are more and more ways to make vegan leather that really look like real leather, and not a single animal has to suffer. The novelty that shook the fashion world this time is “apple leather,” which is leather made from apple peels and remnants, and many companies are already into it.

It seems like our favorite stars have relatives with true beauty of their own. And Ranker started a poll to let people choose a celebrity sibling who should earn the “Most Good-Looking Brother/Sister of a Star” award. From silky hair to charming good looks, these siblings deserve the world’s attention too.

Kids are the flowers of life, and each one is unique and special. Every child has their own perspective and way of thinking. So if they fall asleep in the dog’s bed, cool down their Flaming Hot Cheetos next to the ventilator, or give you a basket of snails as a gift for Mother’s Day — it’s okay! The best we can do as parents is not to get mad at them and not resist the urge to take pictures and laugh, just like these people did.

With so many tasks on your to-do list, unanswered e-mails, and overdue deadlines, it’s easy to assume eating while attempting to do any of these activities will get us a few extra minutes. But make no mistake — nothing can be more counter-productive than this. Not only can chowing down at your desk cause health problems, but it can also make you work slower and less efficiently.

They say if you have a true dream, it will come true no matter what, and the Spanish model Marian Avila proves this. A little girl with Down syndrome has paved her way to a career as a model despite the fact that most people with such a diagnosis face issues when searching for a job.

Our warm memories from childhood are likely filled with cartoons that we once wished would become real. Well, Dito Von Tease brought many popular cartoon characters to life through illustrations, starting with the sweet Pluto and continuing on with the ever-hilarious and fearful Scooby-Doo.

It is more than likely that all or almost all of us have, at some point in time, had to face unfair circumstances or situations at work or at home. In any case, these kinds of situations always leave us feeling angry and somehow powerless. However, the best way to face these issues is to never give up, find quick and easy solutions, and most importantly, to not get too caught up in the matter for it to really affect us in the long term. After all, the most important part of this is for us all to recover our peace of mind and tranquility.

Princess Diana appeared to be one of the top 5 most attractive royal women, according to a golden ratio, which was developed by the ancient Greeks to measure physical perfection. The late princess outshines Queen Rania of Jordan, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle.

Be it a jalapeño disguised as a T-rex or putting seashells up on the tops of trees — as it turns out, sometimes nature loves breaking its own rules. By pulling tricks when we least expect them, it’s almost as if nature actually likes to toy with humans for a good laugh.

Cats are enigmatic beings, and many times, we have a hard time figuring out what their behavior means. It seems that, unlike other pets, such as dogs, cats can sometimes act in an unpredictable and inexplicable way. However, our furry friends can also learn to behave if we train and teach them how to do so. But that has to happen at an early age. Once our cats have already acquired upsetting behaviors, such as biting your feet, we may feel concerned since we don’t know how to handle the issue. But this problem has several causes and there are ways to fix it.

It’s hard to imagine a cozy evening without a good conversation, a tasty dinner, and, of course, an interesting film. And when you are ready to spend some time alone or with your family, you might not know what to watch.

In the Middle Ages, it was the wives of British lords who had the title of “ladies.” In today’s world, this word has a broader meaning. A lady in the current world is a woman who can behave decently in any situation, whether it’s a meeting with an old friend or in an elite society. People turn around when she passes and look at her with awe, and even the most avid of cynics and skeptics can’t help but compliment her. Of course, true ladies have little secrets that help them always stay on top. Ultimately, a lady is a woman who commands and gives respect, within reason.

It feels magical in the wintertime when you can cuddle with relatives and pets while it’s snowing outside. And going to the post office with kids to send a letter to Santa Claus and help make a wish come true for the next year is delightful. All these cozy moments make us feel fulfilled and grateful for our life.

One of the contestants of a beauty pageant confessed that she covered her teeth with Vaseline to make smiling easier. It makes you feel uncomfortable to have your mouth closed with it inside, so you just keep smiling. The movie stars of the 20th century were no less inventive in their attempt to maintain their beauty. But some of their tricks are truly shocking.

If you’ve ever spent hours searching for a thing that was “hidden” right in front of your eyes, then you’ve probably seen those objects that can completely merge with their surroundings. Sometimes the thing and the background match so perfectly, it takes time and effort to see what is where, and it turns out these “chameleons” are not that rare — you may have one at your own house.

Caffeine is known to benefit the skin, and it’s an essential ingredient in many skincare products. But a cup of coffee can provide important trace elements internally, and they can affect your looks in many surprising ways. Most of us have thought of giving up coffee at some point in our lives. But it turns out that your skin probably won’t thank you for cutting out coffee completely.

You shouldn’t try to use dish soap on anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them. For example, if you rub your Moka pot with dish soap, it will leave behind a lot of residue that will change the taste of your coffee. And if you run out of dishwashing detergent, think twice before putting dish soap inside the dishwasher. You might end up with a house full of suds. We at Bright Side are always thinking of your health and well-being, so we put together 12 things that you should keep away from dish soap.

Even though we can find a logical explanation for almost anything that happens to us, there are things and circumstances that simply leave us speechless. One Reddit thread invited people to share strange and unexplainable things that happened in their lives, and reading those stories feels like watching a good detective movie, a thriller, or even a horror flick. Finding out your friend’s secrets in a dream, reading a letter from the future, or even forgetting a whole day of your life — it all sounds like a movie script, but these things actually happened to real people.

Doctors have a 60-60 rule for safe headphone usage, which means 60% volume for every 60 minutes of listening is harmless. When we break this rule, we may experience the feeling of spinning, nausea, and may even suffer from sleep disorders. These are just a few effects that headphones may have on our bodies if we use them for too long and too often.

In 2018, the number of plane passengers was over 4.3 billion people. When we’re planning to travel by plane, we all hope to go through the many procedures quickly and get a comfortable seat next to quiet, calm neighbors. But even on a clear day, a flight can be stressful. It can be delayed or canceled, the line to the check-in counter may be huge, jetlag can be disorienting, the turbulence can get scary, and the price of drinks on the plane doesn’t make our mood any better. But there are ways to avoid — or at least minimize — the reasons to worry before a flight.

The golden rule for any polite tourist is to learn as much about the customs and etiquette of the country they’re visiting as possible. This precious information will protect them from getting into awkward situations and accidentally offending the locals.

We’re willing to bet that you’ve mistaken 2 different celebrities on one or more occasions in your life. It comes in handy for them when they need to portray a historical figure in a movie, but when they’re close in age and often pop up on our screens, it’s simply tough to keep track.

The year 2020 is coming to an end, which means it’s high time we recalled all the good things that have taken place during these 365 days. From dreams that came true to those who found their perfect path in life, each story in this article will raise your mood up a notch and remind you of what a wonderful world we live in.

Nail-biting typically begins in childhood. Many people who had this habit as kids eventually outgrow it, but for some, it becomes a lifelong habit that can be extremely difficult to quit. Most of us grew up thinking that biting our nails was a bad habit that we need to break. But it turns out that this repetitive behavior can reveal some interesting facts about you, and it’s not just about your stress level.

Sometimes nature is so diverse and unique that our little pets turn out to be huge, clumsy giants. Can you barely lift your kitty up? And does your big doggie fit on your couch? These jumbos are still our loving 4-legged friends.