More than 80% of the world’s orange production is used to make orange juice. Most of the time when eating an orange, all the attention goes to the juice-filled flesh, and we often end up throwing the peels away. But those peels can have several uses, so perhaps we should think twice before trashing them.
Hey, you’re ready for a shock? The fruit you call a “banana” has nothing to do with the real deal! Most wild bananas have large seeds and very little pulp. A lot of them aren’t even edible.
The durian fruit stinks so bad that it was banned. It is not welcome on airplanes, hotels, or mass transit in some cities in Southeast Asia. People say that it can smell like Limburger cheese, but the taste is like banana-lemon custard. We are still on the fence about whether or not you should try the real durian. But for now, you can check out this fruit in the form of candy, among other quite interesting things that each foodie should try at least once!
Many people can experience difficulties when choosing an outfit for a job interview. Most often, they tend to wear something that looks great on them, in their opinion. But this is not always a good idea because every color you choose to wear conveys a certain message to everyone around you.
The sky suddenly turns orange. All you can see as you look up are millions of butterflies. You just got lucky to witness the spectacular natural show: the annual migration of monarch butterflies. Every fall, as the days get shorter and the temperatures go down in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, these beautiful creatures leave their summer breeding grounds. They travel up to 3,000 miles to Mexico and never come back.
Okay check this out: each human foot contains 72,000 nerve endings and 26 bones that help us to stand upright and walk. It also has 250,000 sweat glands that can produce up to half a pint of sweat every day!
Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for? They’re designed, so you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways. That’s useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a damaged toe. Plus, you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.
Hi there! Do you want to check out some unexplainable phenomena and mysterious events people witness? Sure you do — let’s go!Hummm... Imagine constantly hearing a humming sound that no one can trace. If you do hear it, you’re among 4% of the world’s population. “The Hum” is described as a low-frequency noise that feels almost like a vibration. It’s just on the threshold of human hearing. People hear it less clearly when they’re outside, and it gets louder indoors, especially at night. Imagine you’re in the comfort of your bed, but you keep hearing the hum. Once you hear it, you can’t “unhear” it. Scary.
Some people even see colors as letters and numbers or hear them. Those who live closer to the Arctic Circle can name different shades of snow because that’s what they see all the time. To others, it’s just white. Some languages only have general names for colors. For example, “dark” stands for cool hues, like black, blue, and green. Colors like white, red, orange, and yellow are all called “warm.” Your eye processes more variations of warmer colors than cooler ones.
Things come into fashion as fast as they go out of it today. In case you’re not ready to spend money on upgrading your style, there’s no problem at all. On the contrary, vintage items are making a comeback into modern fashion! You might wanna go and comb through the attic, and this checklist will help you find the best pieces to rock every day!
A deep, deep orange sunset...epic. You’re on the deck of a cruise liner somewhere in the Atlantic, the sun dips slowly, merging with the water on the horizon. Next to it, you can see another circle. It’s huge! It looks more like a new planet or a second sun, but this sphere’s located on Earth. It’s a balloon. Humans have been inflating if for months, and in just a few weeks, it’ll be the size of our planet. Nobody knows who exactly came up with this crazy idea. Probably somebody from Bright Side. It’s the year 2121, people live longer and have better lives. At some point they start to come up with weird and wacky things, not just useful ones.
The Grammy Awards is a bright event for music’s biggest stars, which means we can always expect to see some bold and daring fashion choices. And this year was no exception, taking, for example, the singer Lizzo who gracefully navigated the red carpet with a long coat covered with flowers revealing a stunning busty sequin corset gown in a lighter shade of orange underneath. Check this article to see more of these epic ensembles!
Did you know that our Sun is actually... green? Okay, okay, I’m kidding. In reality, it’s... all colors you can imagine at the same time! Wait, what? I know it sounds like a joke, but I’m being serious. Can’t you tell? In fact, our Sun contains absolutely all the waves of the light spectrum. It’s simultaneously red, blue, green, yellow — you name it! Where do you think rainbows come from? When sunlight gets reflected off water droplets in the air, it splits into a bunch of colored waves that we can see individually. And when they’re all together, we see a white ray of light. Our eyes are unable to perceive the concept of “all colors at the same time,” so their combination seems white to us.
Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there’s some space between the liquid level and the cap. That’s because these drinks contain carbon dioxide. This gas can expand if the bottle gets heated. If there’s no air gap in the bottle, it’ll break because of the pressure building inside. Also, when you open your drink, the gasses go out in the form of bubbles. And the drink is likely to overflow. The gap helps with this problem too. (Except if you shake it up first, then open it. No, I’ve never done that.)
Let’s begin with Naga Fireball. Nope, it’s not some spicy Thai dish. It’s actually a weird ball of fire that appears out of nowhere in the sky above the Mekong River in Thailand.
Try to imagine what it would be like if you woke up one day and everything around you was pink. And I mean literally, not just having a “think pink” vibe. Everything from your walls to your bed, desk, armchair, and even the clothes you wear would be rosy. Would you be able to live in such a world for a whole week?
If you look at it on the street, you’ll think a fire hydrant is about 3 feet in height. But the actual size of the device used to provide water supply to firefighters all over the world is twice as large. That is if you count the rest of the hydrant, which is hiding underground. They are mostly red, and it’s not just a matter of urban design.
The latest trends in the fashion industry tell us that orange is the new black and comfort is as important as style. That sounds like a good combination for a summer outfit. To find your ideal look, you can go to huge marketplaces like Amazon and choose the clothes and summer goods you like.Bright Side picked 15 interesting ideas from Amazon to help you be a fashion queen this summer.
Reddit is one of the most visited websites online where users publish millions of photos every day. And among them, there are photos that give a lot of new information to users. And some photos become truly special after you read the captions.
Some people just aren’t ready for how unpredictable life can be. From catching their kid trying to drink from an orange with a straw to seeing a lady in full crochet, the world constantly put us all to the test. Fortunately, people often share these events online and turn them into amusing anecdotes.
Trends change pretty fast. The day before yesterday it was bright contouring that was popular, yesterday it was neon eyeshadows, today it’s “makeup without makeup.” But sometimes makeup artists do things that we don’t even know how to react to.
Fruits are one of the best ingredients to consume. In addition to being delicious and sweet, they are also packed with a wide range of nutrients that are essential to our health overall. Since the fruit works as a protective layer to the seed, consuming the seed has some benefits for our health as well.
You’ve probably encountered a smell that triggered a memory or a strong feeling. Maybe the scent of fresh grass reminded you of outdoor adventures from your childhood, or a waft of a certain perfume made you think of a loved one. Fragrances are very powerful tools that activate memories and emotions, and they also have the ability to affect our mood and health.
Colors that you pick on a daily basis can translate information to the world. For example, if you like to wear red clothing, you can be associated with being a dominant person. But there are more colors and they can affect your behavior and mood, and have an impression on others in different ways.
Painting our nails is one of the easiest ways to express ourselves. It can be easily applied and removed, we can choose to wear the latest trends, and we can change it as much as we want. But despite having a lot of colorful options, we usually have a personal favorite shade for our nails that suits our personality or our mood.
It is said that Germany started the tradition of celebrating Christmas with a tree. The most popular foods were vegetable stews and fish or meat delicacies. While some countries still follow similar traditions, others created their own special ways to celebrate this holiday. For example, some countries associate Christmas with purple rice cakes and others can’t have it without Brussels sprouts.
There are a million things we can do to create and feel the Halloween vibes, but sometimes mother nature herself takes care of our Halloween mood. One Redditor found a bug that looks like a carved Halloween pumpkin, and it turns out that there’s a whole species of these creatures that perfectly fit the festive mood of this spooky season.
Typically, the unwanted growth of facial hair on women happens because of high levels of androgens (like testosterone) in their bodies. These strands aren’t necessarily dangerous to your health but you may want to remove them, and there are many options you can choose from, like electrolysis, laser removal, or waxing. But many of these techniques can be expensive and even painful.
We spend plenty of time in the kitchen and sometimes even a little experiment or a hack can make our routine more exciting in there. For example, it’s better to wait and drop eggs that you are hard-boiling in boiling water, instead of in cold water. And you can turn your coffee into a masterpiece by just using an orange peel.
Banana and corn looked very different before human cultivation, carrots were made orange for political reasons, and watermelons were very bitter. Some of the foods we love eating today carry interesting histories and stories of how they changed over time. Bright Side learned all about the fascinating transformations our modern foods have gone through and we discovered 13 facts about them that you might find hard to believe.
Thanks to evolution, many species have found different ways to protect themselves from outside threats. Some of them may make warning colors when they see predators while others may fake their identity. Speaking of self-protection, let’s take a look at a creature who has found a unique way to stay “hidden.”
There are around 18,000 species of birds in the world. And we mostly know about the most popular ones. But this time let’s look at a unique bird that you’ve probably never heard of. It’s called a Coot and it’s too cool.
Psychologists suggest that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% by your attitude. That’s good because our mood is somewhat in our control. We can also find inspiration in animals and their positive approach to life. Even an orange can make a monkey happy.
The color of the room you’re sitting in can affect how you feel, according to psychology. While red can help you focus, blue can calm you down. Painting certain rooms and spaces a certain color can help you achieve what you desire, be it passion, happiness, or the need to work up an appetite.
Sometimes you see things in the most unexpected places. For example, you might be walking along the streets of a Spanish city and suddenly come across an orange hanging from a tree with toy eyes glued to it. Or you might look out of the window and see that there are 2 foxes sitting on the roof of the neighboring house. When you notice these things, you want to share your findings with the entire world and that’s exactly what the characters of our compilation did.
Do you also have a favorite cup that makes tea tastier? And do you prefer taking things with your right hand (if you are a righty)? You have probably never thought that even the most ordinary actions are not just habits, but the tricks of our mind. If you want to know about the origin of these phenomena and also why you like to procrastinate before important events, read our article. All the answers are here.
