It is often the case that when visiting a new country, people do not make an effort to learn about the local customs and way of life. However, this can be a mistake because things that are considered normal in our own culture may be viewed as unusual or even offensive in other countries. By gaining this knowledge, travelers can avoid awkward or humorous situations and make their trip smoother.
You never know what you might find when you explore the world around you. Some have discovered amazing and weird things that left them baffled and curious. Today we share bizarre things people came across and realized they needed to call the internet detectives to help them solve the mystery.
Decorating a home requires us to focus on its functionality and comfort. But it also gives us the freedom to add our own striking style and taste to it. That job can certainly be creative and fun. And if we do a good job, our guests won’t fail to praise us either. We’ve gone out of our way to find some great products currently on sale on Amazon that will delight not only you but your visitors as well.
Sometimes all it takes is a unique piece of decor, a splash of color, or a fun texture to breathe new life into a room. The right accessories can also reflect your personal style and add character and charm to your home. Whether you want to add a touch of elegance, a little whimsy, or just plain fun, these products can make your space feel fresh and inviting.
So when you’re driving, you get a green light everywhere — except for Japan — the traffic light is actually blue there. The problem is purely linguistic: old Japanese had the same word “ao” for blue and green. Even though modern Japanese has a separate word for “green,” the linguists objected, and the government left the “ao” color for the traffic light. It’s technically green, but it’s the bluest shade possible, so we perceive it as blue.
[SFX: “Huge red monsters! Stay at home! Close all the windows and doors!”] The blare of a loudspeaker chimes throughout the area. You jump out of bed, confused. The alarm call continues: [SFX: “Keep indoors! Huge red monsters!”]You run out to the balcony and look down. Police cars, ambulances, and even fire trucks with roaring sirens swerve down the road. People run along the sidewalk shouting, “Ants!!!”
Hotel star ratings aren’t always reliable as the rating systems vary between countries. In Italy, for example, a hotel can be given 5 stars just for having a 24-hour reception desk, receptionists that speak 3 languages. Instead of using stars, look at ratings or reviews instead. Booking late can also get you the best deals. If your stay is not urgent, try booking a room on the day of the stay. If the hotel isn’t full, you’ll likely get a discount. Hotel managers reduce room rates last minute to fill them.
Imagine a being so powerful, it can suck in entire galaxies, so mysterious, it’s invisible to the naked eye, and so impressive, it bends the very fabric of space and time to its will. Yes, meet my mother. Just kidding. Actually, meet the ultimate superhero of the universe — the black hole star! What is it and how does it work? Let’s find out. The universe is full of marvels, and the black hole star is one of the most impressive ones. It’s a supermassive force that can bend the laws of physics, and a true enigma for scientists to unravel. No wonder science fiction writers find them so captivating!
You check into your hotel room, connect to Wi-Fi, jump on the bed, and post 15 photos of your new window view. When the initial surge of excitement is gone, you notice a suspicious blinking light on your big TV. Could it be that someone is watching you, or have you just seen too many spy movies?
The top 3 New Year’s resolutions for 2022 were to live a healthy lifestyle (23%), personal improvement and happiness (21%), and to lose weight (20%).You probably also had some goals, but don’t worry if you haven’t completed them. We’ve come up with a list that will also help make your life better and happier.
Your home is a place where you always need to fix or clean something. If you’re tired of the tiles in your bathroom always getting dirty and don’t know how to get rid of the paint your kid got on the carpet, you need to check out some of our tips here.
Making a children’s room into a cozy space is not an easy task — you have to take into account not only your own taste, but also the wishes of the little one who sleeps in the room. But don’t worry, we know several ways to make a nursery beautiful quickly and without too much effort. They’ll help you try out different options without breaking the bank, and adjust the room to the changing preferences of a growing child.
A luscious indoor garden has the power to turn any space into a little piece of paradise. Although plant growth may seem so effortless, keeping your greenery healthy and vibrant can sometimes be a bit challenging. At times, it can seem that no matter what we do, our homemade oasis just doesn’t seem to be thriving. And as it turns out, common problems that occur with houseplants are not always easy to spot in time.
It is normal to get overwhelmed by different emotions when we come across a never-before-seen item. While we might have a feeling of discomfort or even fear, at first, a spark of curiosity and excitement quickly follows. Because, we’re reminded that our planet is an infinite box of wonder waiting to be explored. And that our lives are so exciting, because every single day is a chance to learn something new.
Home cleaning is very important for human mental health. According to specialists consulted by Architectural Digest, some of the advantages it brings with it are a reduction of anxiety, an increase in daily performance, and a decrease in stress. But sometimes, trying to keep our spaces shiny is complicated, especially when there are details that cause our house to not look as nice as we want. And as we know, sometimes those little details are difficult to appreciate. So, at Bright Side, we prepared a list of the most common mistakes that prevent you from having the feeling of harmony and well-being that we all get with a clean house.
We all want our room or another place in the house to look nice. We may think we need to spend money on expensive furniture or even pay a professional, however it is the small details that make the difference. In this case, the curtains can create a big ’before and after’ in our home. The important thing is to know how to choose them.
Modern life seems to come wrapped in comfort. At times, we have the illusion that everything is within our reach. What, until recently, seemed like science fiction is now possible. However, even in the boom of new technology, sometimes the most basic things can be missing or simply fail. A doorbell that doesn’t work, a window without curtains, a broken refrigerator tie — everyday problems can act as an alarm clock for human ingenuity.
Giving various materials a second life is a right way to move into the future. If you are creative enough, this approach can lead you to do great things. For example, a wedding ring can be made out of old cymbals, CDs can be turned into a beautiful suncatcher, or one can even sew a dress using thrifted curtains.
One of the reasons why we all love traveling is staying in hotels. The beds are always beautiful and there are small bottles with gels in the bathroom. Instead of imagining how nice it would be to live in a hotel room, you can try some of the same design tricks hotels use in your own home.
A hot time of year can be a real challenge for those that don’t have an air conditioner. Fortunately, there are other ways of dealing with hot weather.
If you have old stuff you don’t want in your home anymore, don’t rush to throw it away. When we looked through the r/ZeroWaste group on Reddit, we realized that old junk can be turned into really cool, useful things instead of ending up in a landfill. Cat beds, shopping bags, hats, shorts, and even curtains — the participants of this group made these and other beautiful things from scraps, and we are truly impressed.
The kitchen is the heart of any home, where people spend a lot of time. But what is one supposed to do when the environment around them starts to get boring or when their soul asks for changes but starting a renovation is scary and expensive? It’s time to freshen up the main room in the house (in a way that uses the least amount of money and time).
Day after day, we try to make our homes more comfortable and spend a lot of time and energy on them, from buying new kitchen units and repainting the walls, to purchasing a small accessory for your bedside table. And there is always a fresh alternative to many interior items. For example, you realize that painting the walls is more to your liking than using wallpaper, or a simple mattress on the floor is more comfortable than a large bed.
In magazines, homes and apartments always look perfect. Many people are inspired by the pictures and try to implement these ideas in real life. And when they do, they find out about the problems that the designers don’t usually talk about.
For many of us, walking around stores is a way to relieve stress and relax. It’s so nice to walk around the store, choose clothes, and then look at yourself in new outfits in the fitting room. However, when you go to try these clothes on, do you ever think about how much work marketers have done to ensure you buy as many pieces as possible?
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.
American scientists have calculated that it takes us almost 2 hours a day to clean, cook, do the dishes, and manage other things around the house. But you could spend this precious time on other more interesting tasks.
The bedroom is that personal space that each family member has within a home. Everyone is free to arrange it and decorate it according to their own preferences. However, we could be making several design “mistakes” that could be preventing us from making the most of this place. That’s why there are a few golden rules or sets of recommendations you can use to design a cozy bedroom. This way you might find it easier to design a bedroom that is just as cozy as it is practical.
A modern interior doesn’t guarantee that your place will be comfortable. It’s all about smaller details. Sometimes, simple things like curtains, wallpaper, or a rug can change the proportions of your home. With their help, you can make your room visually bigger or smaller and can adjust the lighting as well.
In today’s world, trends change really fast. Thanks to social networks, blogs, magazines, and television, novelties become popular within a day and lose their appeal after a few months. This happens in many areas, including trends in interior design. In order to create a cozy and original interior that you will enjoy, even after a few years, you should try to avoid these overused tricks.
Every person spends about 1/3 of their lives (or even more) in their bedrooms, which is why they should be decorated in a pleasant way inside. You’ve probably experienced this feeling when you went into a hotel and thought, “Wow, how did they even do this?” We can help you feel this way all the time when you’re at home.
In the past, kitchens were just a utilitarian place, separate from all of the other rooms in the house. In kitchens, people only cooked food, and then they ate their meals in their dining rooms or bedrooms. But now, things are different: in the kitchen, we cook our meals, we eat them, we talk to our family and friends, and we even work. It’s a very important room in the house that deserves to be well-decorated.
The Netherlands is a small European country that we most often associate with tulips, picturesque streets, and the joyful character of its residents. However, even this place is fraught with secrets that prove that the mysterious Dutch soul is a real secret for the rest of Europe.
Online shopping is a totally normal part of our lives now. It’s comfortable, simple, and you don’t need to walk miles in shopping malls. Also, when shopping online, you don’t see exactly what you’re buying, which is why there are hundreds of stories from our readers about how they were disappointed with what they got in the mail.
The environment at home not only influences the well-being of the people who live there, but it can also tell you a lot about their habits, temper, and lifestyle. You have probably noticed how much information you can learn about someone by simply looking at their room. And while some things indicate that a person is creative, others might indicate that they are poor.
When we travel, hotels become our temporary homes. And we want to sleep in a soft bed with clean sheets. After long walks and business meetings, we don’t want to argue with receptionists about non-functioning hairdryers. I’m a person that knows a lot about the behind-the-scenes of the hotel business. For several years, I’ve managed a mini-hotel and I have some things I can share with you.
