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What to Do If a Burglar Is in Your House

What to Do If a Burglar Is in Your House
Tips & tricks
2 months ago

Wait, can you hear that? Sounds like someone’s knocking on your door. And you aren’t expecting anyone. Well, maybe that’s just your neighbor come to ask for some garden tools again. You get up to go downstairs, but then you hear the noise of metal scratching in the keyhole. You stop, frozen in fear.Seconds later, you can hear the door clicking. The problem is that you live alone. First, let’s make sure there really is someone in the house. But you should be very quiet in case there’s a burglar. Look outside the house to search for traces. Can you see anything suspicious?Is there an unknown vehicle close to your house? Maybe you can spot some footsteps or broken window? Was the fence gate open? There might also be hints inside the house. But be careful if you’re looking for them: make sure you can’t be seen. Maybe there’re some lights off that are usually on. Or maybe there’s some mud on the floor that wasn’t there before.

What If Earth Had a “Twin” In Our Solar System?

What If Earth Had a “Twin” In Our Solar System?
Curiosities
4 months ago

Among all the planets of the Solar System, our Earth is unique since it’s the only one that has developed life. But what if we got a competitor? What if a second Earth appeared out of nowhere? Then there would be two different scenarios. The first is the destruction of both planets. The second has an unexpected but pretty logical ending. But let’s start with the catastrophic scenario. The second Earth with the same conditions could exist only if it received absolutely the same amount of sunlight as our planet. The orbit that our Earth follows is perfect for getting the necessary amount of solar heat. If we were a little further away, the entire surface of our planet would resemble Antarctica. And if Earth was a little closer to the Sun, we’d all live in a huge desert inhabited by very few living beings. So, for the second Earth to be identical to ours, it’d need to follow the orbit of our planet.

If You See This Spiky Tree, Get Away Immediately

If You See This Spiky Tree, Get Away Immediately
Curiosities
month ago

This spiky tree knows how to shoot, so you’d better stay away from it! It’s called a Sandbox tree, and you can find it in Amazonia. Initially, its seeds are formed in the shape of a small pumpkin. As time goes by, they harden and mature. But here comes the fun part: just as they reach peak maturity, the seeds pop and shoot out at a speed of 150 miles per hour! They can even reach distances of 60 feet. That’s what makes it so risky to be in their way during the blast process. Not to mention the seeds are poisonous too! Hey, it’s a two-fer!

If You’ve Been Holding Your Phone This Way, Then Stop

If You’ve Been Holding Your Phone This Way, Then Stop
Curiosities
month ago

Look at these 2 pictures. Can you spot the difference? Yup, one pinkie looks a bit off, and it’s all because of something you carry with you all day. If your pinkie looks like this, then you’re in danger! Nah, I’m just kidding. This happens when you’re holding your smartphone in such a position that the weight on your pinkie makes it look weird. There’s nothing particularly wrong with that except the way it looks after.

Why Ancient Structures Are Always Found Underground

Why Ancient Structures Are Always Found Underground
Curiosities
month ago

Whenever you hear about ancient ruins, you almost never picture them being suspended somewhere, or just randomly hanging on the branch of a tree, right? In fact, for most of the ancient artifacts we have exposed in museums all over the world, archeologists did quite an impressive amount of digging!

Castles Didn’t Have Toilets, Here’s How People Did Their Business

Castles Didn’t Have Toilets, Here’s How People Did Their Business
Curiosities
month ago

Hello distinguished guests and welcome to the Middle Ages! We’re honored by thy presence! Sorry for the bumpy ride... It’s not easy traveling in a cart... But the other two options you had were either riding a horse or simply walking... Oh well, that’s medieval times for you! No highways around here... Anyway, I’m Constable Bright, and I’ll be your guide through this castle tour! Now, forget everything you’ve learned about castles, especially those from princess movies because I have prepared so many jaw-dropping castle secrets for you! Time to pass through the gate! After you!

6 Valuable Wrecks Still Waiting to Be Found

6 Valuable Wrecks Still Waiting to Be Found
Curiosities
month ago

In 2015, an ROV [Remotely Operated Vehicle] descended into the depths of the Caribbean Sea. It belonged to Columbia, and it was searching for a long-lost treasure ship. At the depth of 9,000 feet, the operators could see their goal, a Spanish galleon [San José] that sank in 1708. The rumor has it that the ship was transporting 200 tons of treasure onboard. For more than three hundred years, no one knew its exact location. Yes, in the 21st century, we are still finding lost treasure ships.

12 Effective Ways to Secure Your Home From Burglars

12 Effective Ways to Secure Your Home From Burglars
Tips & tricks
2 years ago

In the United States, about 2.5 million burglaries occur every year, with more than 65% of them being home invasions. A survey showed that 46.9% of the participants don’t have an installed security system. Also, 17.2% of the people asked said that they don’t lock their front doors while they are inside their homes. And while the latter doesn’t sound too bad, it can be very dangerous since 34% of burglars choose the front door as an entrance point.

15 Facts About “The Princess Diaries” That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Movie All Over Again

15 Facts About “The Princess Diaries” That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Movie All Over Again
Films
3 years ago

Just like in music, there are films that are nothing more than a one-hit-wonder — they’re a huge success just after their release but after a while, no one speaks about them again. On the other hand, there are some films that no matter how much time passes by, are still considered just as relevant as the first day they hit theatres. Even decades after their release, they still manage to captivate viewers and score new fans. That’s exactly the case of a certain romantic comedy we’ll be talking about in this article.

A Photographer Reveals the Truth Behind Perfect Instagram Shots, and the Process Is As Captivating As the Results

A Photographer Reveals the Truth Behind Perfect Instagram Shots, and the Process Is As Captivating As the Results
Photography
3 years ago

The best time to post a photo on Instagram in order to get the maximum amount of likes is 5 P.M. on Wednesdays, according to statistics. However, the photos from our article’s protagonist can easily make a hit, even on Monday mornings. Meet, Chris Hernandez, a photographer from Florida whose Instagram account is currently booming on the internet. Not only does he create outstanding shots, but he also shows what stands behind his masterpieces.

8 Household Items That Can Make Your WiFi Work Poorly

8 Household Items That Can Make Your WiFi Work Poorly
Tips & tricks
2 weeks ago

Raise your hand if you’ve never experienced the stress of a lousy internet connection. Sometimes, the problem originates in the router’s settings or the poor service offered by the hired company. But most of the time, a bad WiFi connection arises because of specific objects or furniture that we have at home that are too close to the router or our computers.

9 Psychological Tricks Starbucks Uses. Now You Know About Them Too

9 Psychological Tricks Starbucks Uses. Now You Know About Them Too
Curiosities
3 weeks ago

Today, millions of people think of Starbucks when they hear the word, “coffee”. In the past, it was just a regular store but over time, it has somehow turned into a global network that increases its sales every day. Of course, this place has good coffee but how do they manage to attract so many people to their cafes? There’s no magic to it — everything is logical. They just employ a few clever marketing tricks to get your attention.

13 Time-Saving Computer Life Hacks We Wish We Had Learned Sooner

13 Time-Saving Computer Life Hacks We Wish We Had Learned Sooner

There are 3 types of computer users: the ones who use their mouse, those who use their keyboard, and those who prefer talking to Cortana or Siri. No matter which category you fall into, you can’t deny the immense usefulness of certain shortcuts and hacks that reveal the unknown possibilities your computer always had. These smart tricks improve your everyday computer experience and give an absolute boost in your productivity and in your security.

10+ Things It’s Better Not to Share on Social Media

10+ Things It’s Better Not to Share on Social Media

According to statistics, 69% of US adults use at least one social media site. However, most people are unaware of the fact that Facebook and other popular social networks actually collect a lot of personal information about their users, so even the most innocent posts may sometimes come back and bite you in the behind.

10 Dream Jobs That Are Almost Too Good To Be True

10 Dream Jobs That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
People
2 weeks ago

Most managers would probably say that income is more important than employees. However, they just don’t know the main secret: the success of a company is directly dependent on the happiness of the people working there. Bright Side has found proof of this. Every company on this list, no matter how large or small, continues to grow and conquer new heights with every passing day.

How to Find Out Who’s Tracking You Through Your Smartphone

How to Find Out Who’s Tracking You Through Your Smartphone
Curiosities
3 weeks ago

Safety should always be our top priority. With the help of just a few short codes, you can find out more about the settings of your phone and work out whether or not your messages and information are protected and whether you’re being tracked. Bright Side has gathered together some of the most useful and important codes for smartphones all in one article, together with some instructions for those who’re worried about being tracked.