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Each day holds both small and global surprises in it. At first, you may learn that Tom was Jerry’s friend and that the Egyptian pyramids are located close to the city, then you see X-rays of turtles and birds with curly feathers. We learn of these things thanks to people who never get tired of searching for new wonders of this world and sharing them with the entire Internet.

Nature is both wonderful and tricky: always changing, always adapting, always evolving. Nothing illustrates this sentiment better than melanism — a rare genetic mutation — even more uncommon than albinism — that turns animals pitch-black, truly making them a sight to behold.

Pareidolia is the incorrect perception of inanimate objects: sometimes it seems like they have faces, sometimes we see shapes in the clouds. You’ve probably experienced this if you’ve seen your dog’s face in a banana slice or if you’ve ever been frightened by a tap that’s “looking” at you in the darkness.

Nature is powerful, resilient, and it never gives up. It overcomes all obstacles and always finds a way. Nature sets the best examples for us to follow and demonstrates that everything is possible when you try hard enough.

If you’ve ever looked at a picture and realized that it’s actually a mossy rock in a frozen puddle and not a tropical island in the middle of the sea, then you’ll understand what we’re talking about. Sometimes one doesn’t even need photoshop — life itself is able to provide us with real optical illusions.

It seems that cats are born independent cuties, while dogs are born friendly little guys who we want to hug and pet without even thinking. In most cases, it really does happen like this. But it turns out that there are animals who have to have to come a long way from their ugly duckling selves to the beautiful swan they turn out to be. Anyway, they get their fair share of attention and hugs too.

Men and women... we might speak the same language, but that doesn’t mean we understand each other. A study found that words and phrases can have different meanings to each of us when we’re talking. This is why, sometimes, we can’t communicate without getting into an argument, raising our voice, or throwing some pillows (sorry, guys). But if you’re willing to put in some mental effort, you can learn how to communicate better with each other and save yourself some misunderstandings, tears, and sighs in the long run, with just a little psychology.

Makeup is such a powerful thing, it even showed social status in Ancient Egypt, with the higher class wearing more cosmetics. Luckily, nowadays we don’t use it for this purpose. But the amount of makeup we wear is still a controversial topic. Some people like to change themselves totally, while others prefer to stay makeup-free.

We don’t really have to go far to see something worthy of our attention, and life proves this simple truth every day. A slug in a mesmerizing blue color, a tree that “looks” you right in the eye, or a wasp nest in a nutshell — there’s always a place for a little surprise if you keep your eyes wide open.

The longest-serving companion of a British Monarch, Prince Philip, turned 99 years old earlier this month. He still keeps a smile on his face even though, over the years, he has lost his family, faced money struggles, and sacrificed the things he loved the most from his career to his last name.

For some reason, society puts a lot of emphasis on size, even though the same clothing size in various stores fits completely different measurements. Sure, the body positivity movement has paved the way for curvy women, but until they stop being called “brave” for loving themselves, our work here is far from over.

Being proud of ourselves is the key to feeling happy and having high self-esteem. And we don’t actually need to save the world with capes on our shoulders to have a reason to compliment ourselves. Losing weight, changing our looks, finishing a painting, or adopting a long-awaited pet are all examples of how we achieve our goals day by day, and each of these feats is worth celebrating.

More often than not, children are a perfect combination of both of their parents, but sometimes genetics does its magic and tips the scale one way or the other. It mostly comes down to prevalent genes, like red hair or blue eyes. That’s why in some cases, kids turn out looking like their mom’s or dad’s doppelgängers.

Even before taking the first bite, we taste with our eyes. And Fiona Afshar, a home cook from Malibu, California is fully aware of that, so her dishes are almost too pretty to be eaten. She is an inventive pasta enthusiast who creates vibrant colored pasta in a variety of shapes and sizes. On her Instagram page, Cooking with Fiona, she posts her artistic creations, from farfalle or rigatoni, to more ingenious and playful ones like candies, flowers, or ice cream cones. All of them look truly mouth-watering.

From dramatic cats to artistic dogs, Hollywood’s best and brightest can’t compare to some of our furry friends. Pet owners around the world have been sharing photos showcasing just how talented their pets are.

The Ainu, or the Aynu, is an East Asian ethnic group indigenous to Japan. They love bears and they introduced the world to samurai culture. This ethnic group is so ancient, that even the Chinese are relatively young in comparison. And scientists still have no idea where the Ainu came from.

Films and TV series manage to conquer us. They captivate us with their stories and unique experiences. A big chunk of that power lies in the moving performances of actors. The actors on this list not only accomplished their dreams of becoming performers but they also made their mark in our collective memories.

In every museum, where there’s an exhibition devoted to Medieval art, you for sure will see statues of gods, bust sculptures of philosophers, tapestries from ancient castles, and paintings with strange babies. Many people notice them, and some try to figure their meaning later on.

It is so funny when we see a very confused look from animals or from our pets. Like you don’t know if they have done something naughty or they just want some more yummy food. People in this article have managed to take pics of these hilarious moments, and they are a sight to behold!

Some world-famous celebrities hire a whole team of stylists and makeup artists to make their every public appearance spectacular and original. But not everyone manages to look unique when coming up with a new look, because different celebrities may like similar outfits from the same fashion brands and designers. And sometimes, celebrities mirror their colleagues on purpose. While some of them do it very delicately, only borrowing some details and distinctive features here and there, others completely copy other celebrities’ outfits.

All of us have some childhood photos that only the closest people to us are allowed to see. It’s because the way we look in them may shock someone who’s not prepared. But there are some really brave people online that weren’t afraid of sharing these photos with everyone on the internet.

Our tongue is an organ that we constantly use, but that we don’t pay much attention to. We use it for the most basic functions of human life, like eating and speaking, but there’s much more to it than we think. Your tongue actually has a lot of tricks under its sleeve (so to speak): for example, not many people know that it’s one of the most resilient and flexible organs in the human body.

The ability to see miracles around you is the key to a happy life. At the crazy pace of the modern world, we may not always notice the little joys that add up and turn into great blessings. But sometimes, it’s enough to just look around.

Every family probably has their own secrets that have been kept for decades, or maybe even centuries. But sooner or later, everything that is secret gets revealed, and DNA tests that are popular today, a trend on compiling family trees, and sometimes, pure luck speeds up this process. These findings are often so shocking that they divide a person’s life into “before” and “after.”

There is something magical about water. The way waves create and dissolve into different shapes is truly enchanting. Amazed by the surreal relationship between water and light, one photographer named Matt Burgess spends most of his time capturing the swirling colors that document the untold dance of the waves of the salty sea in Victoria, Australia, that are now frozen in time.

Finding the best and most thoughtful gift for your loved ones is a real struggle. When even a Google-search for ’unique gifts’ doesn’t seem to get you the desired results, you probably need another source of inspiration. Luckily, there are some people who are great examples of unique gift-givers, for instance, they create a truly next-level Sleeping Beauty cake or a ’memory pillow’ that will definitely make you tear up a little.

Nothing compares to the look full of love and gratitude that rescued pets give their humans, and the pictures of happy cats and dogs who’ve finally found their families say it all, better than words ever could. Those people who choose to adopt pets not only make one cat or dog happier, they change the whole world for the better and bring us closer to the days when we won’t have abandoned animals at all.

Sometimes doing something creative to your hair can be the easiest way to change your look and hit the refresh button. If you feel that changing your style is something you need right now, celebrities can become your source of inspiration. They’re always searching for something new and hair experiments are one of their favorite things to do to freshen up their look.

There are classic movies that never go out of style, and 13 Going on 30 is one of them. Who wouldn’t be able to relate to poor teenage Jenna, who just wanted to be a popular and pretty girl? And even more so with 30-year-old Jenna, when everything she wanted had actually come true, but she still wasn’t happy with what she had because it obviously wasn’t what she really wanted! If you laughed and were moved by this beautiful romantic comedy, you’ll probably want to see how these actors look today.

It’s normal to cling to certain household items, but doing so could be harmful to our health. This is all the more reason that we should always take proper care of them, or change them when necessary. When we ignore the replacement or maintenance of these items, they could either become useless to us, or cause health issues. Using a loofah for more than 3 weeks could be harmful to our skin, or using an old router, that is over 4 years old, could slow down our internet connection.

The photos we’ve prepared here can awake some tender vibes that you may have never known were inside of you. For example, you’ll see a couple showing that they’ve won the fight against infertility, and a cheerful moment shared by a woman who achieved her life goal, even in her fifties. All of these captured moments can give us faith and inspiration to move forward.

In 2004, we all fell in love with the romantic comedy 50 First Dates and many even saw it more than once. Maybe one of the things that made it click with us was how much we admired Henry’s perseverance when pursuing Lucy. She woke up every morning believing it was October 13, 2002 because she was suffering from amnesia, meaning that she had lost her memory after that day. Still, Henry didn’t give up and made every date unique until he made her fall in love with him time and time again, despite the fact that she wouldn’t remember him the next day.

Every pet is beautiful and unique in their own way, but some of us are blessed to have cats and dogs who surely stand out from the rest. Quirky fur markings, super long Dracula fangs, or a fancy Don Quixote-style goatee — think of any fancy pet feature and nature will deliver.

Family is important in every person’s life but one’s future depends on many different factors. It’s a known fact that siblings can choose different paths in life. This is exactly what happened to the women featured in today’s article, along with their sisters (with rare exceptions).

There are often situations in our lives that are out of our control. They require a lot of emotional strength, which at times we actually manage to muster. But many others make us feel defeated, and the stress of always having to be strong could end up taking its toll. A study on emotional exhaustion in nurses, who are often exposed to situations of demand, control, and fatigue, found interesting evidence of what this type of exhaustion means. Taking care of your emotional life is of the utmost importance and it should always be one of your top priorities.

Every once in a while you find objects that — no matter how hard you try — you can’t identify. A line of staples taped to your library book or a piece of orange tape nailed to the pavement, they turn into real mysteries that you can’t let go of until they have been solved. Luckily there are many helpful people on the internet that turn out to have the answer to your head-scratcher.

Dogs were the first animals who were domesticated, and this happened more than 12,000 years ago. As a rule, people of that time used them for assistance in hunting, but today our 4-legged friends perform a lot of different tasks, from finding truffles to helping doctors. But their main calling is to make us better and wiser.

At one time or another, we all probably wondered about what it would be like to live during various historical events. Maybe some of us would have liked the opportunity to meet some of the famous people of the past like Charlie Chaplin or Dizzy Gillespie. But in a way, now we can! Mario Unger, an Austrian photographer and digital artist, spent thousands of hours giving new life to old black and white photographs by colorizing them.

We often stumble upon stories about men not liking animals, but then, to their families’ surprise, they fall in love with a pet. A researcher has actually proven that men start forming strong attachments to dogs when they approach middle age. We also believe that it’s not just dogs that can magically transform their owners and we have a lot of photos to prove it.

Some people collect fridge magnets or postcards, but Rachel Lopez has an unusual hobby. She takes pictures of colorful plastic patterns that cover ceilings of Mumbai taxis. When you’re sitting in a cab, you rarely think of looking up at the ceiling, but if you’re taking a taxi in Mumbai, you can find fruit plates, flowers, or even zebra patterns over your head.

Many of the products we buy today have been around for several years and have been enjoyed by many different generations before us. That’s why the way brands communicate with people had to evolve over time to fit the needs and most importantly, the ideas, of their new potential buyers. Most of the ads that our parents and grandparents fell for have lost their marketing appeal, but not necessarily their vintage charm.

Masayoshi Matsumoto is a self-taught artist from Japan who twists ordinary balloons and creates mind-blowing realistic sculptures that could turn any party into a real wonderland. He doesn’t use any glue or adhesives, which makes his technique even more remarkable. A pink octopus, a scary cobra, a majestic flamingo — these are only a few examples of his creations, which were inspired by his love of nature.

Humans aren’t the only ones who need to get their hair done from time to time — dogs need it too. A visit to a groomer is necessary, not only to get a cleaner, neater look, but also to give their humans another reason to smile. This is because sometimes, grooming transforms doggos so drastically, that owners have to verify if it’s the same lovely pet in front of them.

From hugging you and staying by your side when you’re sick to bringing you their favorite toy, dogs have a million ways to say, “I love you.” Those subtle gestures of pure affection make our days brighter and help us forget about our stresses and worries. And it’s even better when we manage to take a photo of these heartfelt moments to keep them with us for a long time.

Buying new things always feels a bit like Russian roulette. Sometimes you’ll order a beautiful dress online but when it arrives, you realize that the size is wrong and it looks nothing like it did in the picture. Or perhaps you want to treat yourself to a delicious snack but it doesn’t look anything like its picture on the wrapper. It’s just the tricky part of buying something for the first time. We at Bright Side have selected 20 photos to show you how manufacturers can outwit consumers. So you may want to be extra careful the next time you buy something new.

Buying or finding secondhand items has many benefits: they’re cheaper, environment-friendly, and quite exciting. Secondhand items are quite a surprise: they can either be everyday used objects you can buy at the store or small hidden treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. You might find your favorite writer’s book with their autograph inside, a cool serving platter, or a beautiful box filled with Japanse handheld fans.

The world never stops fascinating us — and we have proof! You might be taking a stroll in the woods and wander upon some 150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, or a rainbow pool. All the more reason why we always have that urge to see and experience more of our planet, which is of course rare, wonderful, and beautiful.

It’s very easy to underestimate animals. Just like with humans, if given proper opportunities, they’re capable of incredible things. They may watch over people in hospitals, fight crime, or even act in a video game — and these are just a few things animals can excel at. But, of course, no job is too small for our responsible floofsters.

People that always go to garage sales and thrift stores say that if you want to find something valuable in a pile of junk, you need a lot of time and a lot of luck. Sometimes, it is almost impossible to find something good, but if you try hard enough, you most likely will.

We know them as talented actors and TV show stars, but as it turns out, they have impressive sports careers behind them as well. Tommy Lee Jones, Jason Statham, Caitlyn Jenner, and other people in our article were sweating over their athletic achievements, set and broke records, and won medals in the most prestigious competitions before they became famous for their acting.