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For the most part, we believe that our actions and behavior are determined by our logic and our rational minds. But if you look closer, you’ll see that we’re not quite as rational as we think. We often fall prey to stereotypes and labels, and any person’s brain tries to save resources, which ultimately leads to different cognitive distortions that make our lives less enjoyable.

Every parent has surely faced the choice to either hold their ground or cut some slack, to tell their kids off for their mistakes or to try and explain something to them. The parents from this compilation were even prepared for difficult situations like when their kids wanted to leave home or were involved in petty theft.

It’s no secret that the royal family has a long list of strict protocols, but there’s no better person to break them than the Queen herself. It doesn’t matter if it’s just giving autographs or changing century-old rules, Queen Elizabeth II is as human as any of us and she also likes a little disobedience every once in a while.

Back in the ’90s, Jennifer Aniston was a big hit. In fact, the hairstyle she had on the hit TV show, Friends, became so popular that was even given the name, “the Rachel.” However, she actually hated it and claimed it was ugly. Even so, the ’90s provided us with tons of good-looking stars to look up to. For that reason, Bright Side has compiled a list of the 30 hottest babes that reigned back in the ’90s, specifically chosen by fans.

There’s a saying that claims if a pregnant woman doesn’t satisfy her food craving and scratches herself, the child will be born with a birthmark in the shape of the food she’s craving. And in some other cultures, there are many food restrictions for pregnant women. And while all of these pregnancy theories are amusing, they can be confusing to new mothers. One thing is for sure though: people all over the world just want to look out for expecting mothers and their babies.

People naturally age differently, and people of Asian descent have quite a reputation of looking younger than they really are. Statistics show that Asian women enjoy better health and longer lives as well. For instance, nearly 1 in every 1,500 people in Japan are above the age of 100, and China has a low rate of breast cancer. So, what’s their secret?

When humans aren’t able to help us, our 4-leged friends willingly step in. They can heal any soul’s wounds with the power of their endless empathy and love, and they can even protect us when they sense that danger is threatening their owners.

Warm hugs, nap cuddles, and unconditional devotion that’s evident just by an exchange of glances are some examples of animal loyalty. The unconditional love they have for their humans is so remarkable that it’s safe to say they are our true soul mates. And lucky for us, they’re capable of showing us their fondness in the most endearing ways.

As it turns out, 60% of dust gets into our homes from the street since we bring it in on our shoes and let it in through the windows and doors. Where does the rest of the 40% come from, you ask? Our clothes, furniture, carpets, and other things literally emit microparticles into the air and later become dust.

One of the characters of Wall Street movie once said, “When you’ve had money and lost it, it can be much worse than never having had it at all!” People who are not used to thinking about money will definitely find it hard to tighten their belts.

It may seem like Hollywood actors and actresses have it all. From the glitz and glamour to the recognition and fame, it’s hard to believe that some of these celebrity A-listers were ready and willing to put their acting careers aside and get their hands dirty with more meaningful, fulfilling projects.

Uncomfortable braces, questionable hairstyles, and pimples popping out more than popcorn. There’s no question that the teenage years were far from easy for certain people among us. But there’s nothing better than a few years passing by to finally be able to grow into your looks and to become the beautiful swan you were born to be.

Today, it’s okay to go outside without any makeup, but we still find ourselves wondering whether we need to try something new — like fake eyelashes or cat-eye makeup.

Nowadays, we send texts more often than we talk on the phone. Therefore, a lot of text messages stay in the memory of your gadget, and screenshots of them can even be found posted online. And they’re so great, we can read or laugh at them together with the authors of such posts.

The smaller an apartment is, the harder it is to decorate. Any seemingly harmless decision (like putting a coffee table in front of the couch) can either make the apartment visually big or make it seem even smaller.

There are household items that last for years, or even decades. They might look reliable and long-lasting, however, the service life of most of them is limited. After their lifespan is over, these seemingly innocent items might become really dangerous.

Some people think that only young, new actors are popular, and after a certain age, you simply get left behind. But there are many actors that prove talent doesn’t get worse with time — it only rises to a new level.

On one hand, the fashion world keeps changing every now and then. Once we get used to one trend, it’s quickly replaced with another. However, on the other hand, we all know the phrase about new things being disguised as well-forgotten old ones. And as it turns out, this statement is also true when we speak of trendy makeup. If we look at photos from the past, we can conclude that many of today’s tendencies have partially copied fashion from the past years or even decades.

Every friendship is unique, just like the people in the world. But for some reason, there are some behaviors and attitudes so typical of our loved ones that one could even make a list of friendships that are never lacking in any friend group.

From Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn to Pink and Rihanna, celebrity women have been borrowing outfits from men’s wardrobes for many years. Jackets and pants, tuxedos, 3-piece suits with waistcoats, bow ties, and even bowler hats — these talented women know how to make typically-male clothing a part of their own wardrobes, and they wear them with style and taste. Some female stars like this game so much, they’ve tried on “male” looks more than once.

There is a stereotype that famous people try not to wear the same outfits twice, but life has shown that modern celebrities favor the trend of sustainable fashion, and members of the royal family are no exception. The royal ladies are often seen recycling their favorite outfits, adding just some little tweaks that give their “old” getups a fresh look.

Vintage things fascinate many of us, and it’s twice as enjoyable when they can still be used to the fullest. As the people featured in our article prove, those of us who are good at thrift-hunting or curious enough to learn what’s stored in their own attics can wear a 6-decade-old dress, watch a show on a TV from the 1980s, or wake up to the ring of an alarm clock from the first half of the twentieth century.

When we watch movies based on true stories, we often get curious about the people who inspired them. Journalists, advocates, scientists, astronauts, business people, and many others have become the central figures of many films we love, and it’s time to reveal their true looks.

A comfortable and functional bathroom is a feather in any person’s cap. At the same time, it’s not that easy to design this small space so that you have all the necessary things at hand that also manage to be pleasing to the eye. It’s also important to make sure that things don’t take up too much of your precious space or create a mess.

Sometimes, it’s easy to believe that child and teenage actors from popular movies and TV shows will never grow up. But time flies quickly, and many of those actors who earned on-screen fame at a young age are adults now.

From Jared Leto and Harry Styles to Seal and Brad Pitt, there are quite a few celebrity men who like to paint their nails bright colors and stun the public with them. These men proudly show off their fresh manicures and prove time and again that fashion gender norms are slowly going out of style.

As time goes by, designers and architects are getting more and more creative and bold with experiments. Gurus of modern architecture can give us more than just beautiful, functional houses. Buildings nowadays can make faces, melt, dance, and play music — and the list of their “talents” seems to have no end.

During the time Rubens painted, big women were popular; and in the Victorian era, pale porcelain skin and thin wrists were on-trend. And today, trends can easily change several times within a decade, and all we can do is try to keep up.

Pets are goofy. We all know this. But sometimes their goofiness overflows its banks and makes us ask “Is everything ok?” — like for example when your dog falls asleep on the couch like a dad, when your pet sits on your shoulder like a parrot, or when your cat brings sponges back from the hunt or climbs into a box and swims with you in the bathtub. And the best thing to do with these random fluffies is to film them and have a laugh!

There are moments in our life when being able to love ourselves to the fullest may prove to be difficult. For Roger Monte, this was when he discovered that he has vitiligo. After hiding in the dark for 10 years, he finally came out and faced the world, full of confidence.

Imagine having your pen and paper sketch turn into a larger-than-life stuffed animal. This is the specialty of Budsies, a South Florida-based company that is on a mission to make the world more huggable. They can turn any piece of artwork into a fluffy creature, “empowering anyone to make their own line of toys.”

The French spend 2-4 hours cleaning at home every week. And Germans need more than 3 hours. But the time is not the only difference — it’s also about the approaches: some people don’t change their bed sheets for months (and that’s okay), and others wash their blankets together with their comforters.

Jake Pratt is a man who, by the time he turned 21, got the job of his dreams and is now getting ready for a wedding with the person he truly loves. Jake’s case could have been just another story among stories, but the way he’s overcome all the difficulties he faced on his journey may truly teach us that anything and everything is possible.

Originally created in Japan, emojis were used there to save texting space. Now, as the whole world has adopted them, a large bunch of these icons is still related to their origin. And interestingly, many of us might use Japanese emojis daily, totally misinterpreting their original meaning.

Sarah Nicole Landry is a mother of 4 beautiful children who takes us on an optimistic journey through her photos and stories. She shows us the insecurities she had and how she’s moved past them, helping us to accept and overcome our own. Bright Side has put together a list of moments from Sarah’s life that will wake you up from the retouched and photoshopped world of Instagram. Instead, it will bring some well-needed positivity to our lives.

People who are young at heart actually have a more slowly aging brain, a study finds. And we obviously want to look the way we feel about our age too, so clothes play quite a significant role. However, it may be not that easy to properly choose the ideal style by just checking out the new collections stores have to offer.

Some of us can’t let a day go by without washing our hair and some lucky people can get by with only washing it once a week. And although it might seem that washing your hair day after day is helping it stay clean and healthy, it is actually the other way around. And if you start noticing that your tresses aren’t looking their best, you may want to watch out for some signs that your washing schedule may be too intense.

When you think about lemurs, you imagine a sweet little creature who always sleeps. And if it doesn’t sleep, then it just sunbathes. But they are more complicated and intelligent than we think.

Human hair grows at a speed of 0.35 mm (about 0.13 inches) a day. If you have 2 inches of your hair cut and you don’t like it, it will take almost 5 months to grow it back. A lot of people that have had negative experiences with hairdressers know how unpleasant this is. But not everyone understands that, very often, it’s not the hairdresser’s fault, but ours.

It’s actually a myth that we are more right-brained or left-brained, as research has shown that the 2 sides of our brain constantly talk to each other. This is very useful when it comes to riddles and brain teasers because you can harness your full potential by thinking outside the box (right brain) while also understanding the logic (left brain). Unfortunately, this doesn’t make the puzzles any easier though!

Whether you work from home or in an office, headaches are never welcome. Surprisingly, strong winds or even your bra could be giving you headaches. Here’s a fact you might not know — headaches can be inherited. This means that if one of your parents suffers from regular headaches, you might have a 50% greater chance of getting them as well. Here at Bright Side, we put together a list of little changes you can make while sitting at your desk, so you can avoid painful, throbbing headaches and enjoy your day.

It might be not that easy to maintain your self-confidence when there are so many double standards, stereotypes, and expectations. This is exactly what illustrations by artist Lainey Molnar are about. They are about freedom of choice, self-acceptance, relationships, and career expectations. They show how women are perceived by modern society and what pressure they experience.

On-screen relationships are usually so romantic and beautiful, they make us wonder whether the celebs have love stories as delightful in real life as they do in the movies. But experience shows that some real-life romances happen to be so unbelievable, it’s as if they literally were written by a screenwriter.

Bearded men are seen as more prosocial, and when they smile they look more friendly, helpful, and accepting than those who don’t have one, psychology says. It also turns out that a lot of women find them more attractive since having a beard contributes to the image of manliness, trustworthiness, and health. It seems like this facial feature can bring success to those who choose to grow it.

At first, the idea of living in a palace together with royals seems like a fairytale. However, the Royal Staff wouldn’t actually agree with us. Even though they see it as an honor, the hardship and the weird rules that they have to follow will sound unreal to most of us.

Japan is always looking for ways to improve things, and give a little extra to its people. For example, a Japanese company came up with an ingenious idea of combining a memo pad you can use and a sculpture you can build with each sheet you remove. It makes for the perfect souvenir that is both practical and beautiful.

The cinema world is bright but fickle. We lavishly bestow actors and their characters with our attention but also quickly forget the faces that we liked so much once they disappear from the big screen for some time. Still, while some actors become hostages of one role and turn out to be unable to evoke equally strong emotions in the audience in their subsequent work, others manage to do the impossible and regain their popularity even after many years.

Very few people can say that cleaning is their favorite activity. However, sooner or later, you’ll have to muster up all your willpower, pick up a rag and a sponge, and start cleaning. Sometimes the results of such work are so amazing that it’s hard to believe that such beauty was hidden under all those layers of dust, grease, and dirt.

If you are asked who the smartest person of modern time is you would probably say Elon Musk or Steve Jobs. But it’s actually someone else who officially has the highest IQ. Her name is Marilyn vos Savant and her brain is her claim-to-fame.

After a nice trip where we’ve collected lots of objects and foods that we want to bring back home, we may face a negative experience at customs that can shatter our hopes and leave us completely disheartened. Nevertheless, we can avoid this rejection if we learn about food safety regulations beforehand. If we disregard them, our precious food may go into grinders, get donated, or even get incinerated.