In the world of sports, stories of triumph can come from the unlikeliest of circumstances. Such is the case of Rhea Bullos, a then 11-year-old girl from the modest town of Balasan in the Philippines, whose extraordinary feat on the track captivated the world and continues to inspire to this day.
On March 9, 2024, the Miss World 2023 pageant was held to choose a beauty queen once again. The crown went to Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic. To honor this event, we decided to take a look at the history of the contest and find out how the jury’s approach to assessing women’s beauty has changed over the decades.
In the realm of TikTok, there’s a Texan husband who’s not taking any nonsense from the naysayers. They’ve been accusing his wife, Divine, of being in it for the dough just because she’s got the looks. But let me set the record straight for you: Scott, the Texan gent, and Divine, hailing from the Philippines, crossed paths in 2017. It all started with a serendipitous Facebook message, you see when Divine mistakenly thought he was someone else.
“We get a lot of stares, because she is so young.” Joop Evers is 69, and he’s madly in love with his wife, Rona Evers, who’s 25. The couple has faced harsh criticism not only from society, but from their family and friends. Joop and Rona have taken to the Internet to tell their own story, and the reasoning behind their unconventional relationship proves true love doesn’t stick to numbers in a passport.
You’re hiking in the wilderness, looking for a safe spot to set up camp, all you can hear are leaves and branches cracking under your footsteps... Some squirrels are running up a tree over there! But suddenly, something unexpected happens. You notice something weird in the distance in between the trees, it kinda looks like a concrete structure of some sort! Weird... At this point, you’re at least 20 miles deep into the woods and there are no nearby towns or villages...as far as you know. So, you decide to go off the trail with your friends to get a closer look. But as you get nearer you realize that it’s actually a 12-foot-tall staircase, and it’s leading to... Nowhere? Hmm. What’s it doing there, in the middle of literally nowhere? And it doesn’t even lead to anything. You put on your Sherlock Holmes cap and investigate. So...maybe there used to be an old house or mansion here that collapsed over the years and the only thing left is this staircase? But weirdly enough, after circling the bizarre structure you realize there’s no trace of any ruins or even foundations! It’s like someone just sliced a staircase off their house, cake style, and plopped it here, for no reason. Ok...
A husband on TikTok is standing up against haters who claim that his wife is only with him for his money because she is more attractive. Scott, who is from Texas, and his wife, Divine, who is originally from the Philippines, first met in 2017 after she sent him a Facebook message thinking he was someone else.
They said it was the most technologically advanced ship. They said it was unsinkable. And when it sank, they made a movie about it. These were the main reasons why the Titanic disaster became world famous. But unfortunately, this is not the only large-scale shipwreck. And, sadly, there have been cases much worse than the tragedy of the Titanic.
Iluminada Fabroa is a true inspiration to people of all ages. At 82 years old, she became the oldest person to skydive in Siquijor, Philippines. Fabroa’s achievement shows that age is just a number and that we are never too old to pursue our passions and live life to the fullest.
Better buckle up because you’re about to explore some of the world’s riskiest and nerve-racking roads. You’d better pack some water and snacks and prepare for exquisite views and extreme weather. And, most importantly, no matter what you do, don’t look down!
Somewhere near California, there’s a curious place with over 5,200 underwater holes located right on the seafloor. No one was bothered much about them, — those holes were known to the maritime community and weren’t a big deal. Everyone just thought it was due to underground gas. However, back in 2019, the seafloor was investigated with a robot, and guess what — no gas was found there.They did find something, though. It turned out that 15,000 more holes appeared on the seafloor. Some scientists claim those were fish that had dug those holes. Seems like they just kicked up dust to accommodate themselves, and the dust was simply washed away by the currents. Right, some fish did live in those holes, but most of them were vacant. So, the mystery is yet to be solved!
Up for a guessing game? It’s gonna be pretty simple: I’ll be giving you the name of some food, and you must guess what it is! This might seem easy, but the farther you get, the tougher the questions are! Let’s start!
How long do you think ice cream has been saving humanity on hot summer days? For many centuries. No one knows for sure the story of how ice cream was discovered, but it likely dates back at least as far as the fourth century BCE. Of course, it wasn’t the ice cream we know today. Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia, would enjoy snow and ice covered in honey and nectar. That’s the early ice cream. The Roman Emperor, Nero Caesar, was eating snow flavored with fruits and juices. How would those guys get snow if they lived in very warm climates? Well, their helpers would run up a nearby mountain to bring some from up there. I’m not sure how they were dealing with it without a refrigerator, but I guess they had ways. Some historians say that there were deep pits covered with straw, and the snow was stored there after harvesting it from the mountains. How it didn’t melt on the way to the pit remains a mystery to me. But history has many of those.
The Amazon River travels through 9 South American countries at a length of over 4,000 miles. Still, it’s impossible to cross it by a bridge. With the river being the main highway traveling through this dense forest and so few areas populated around the river, there’s just no reason to have one. The river can rise up to 30 feet, and the river crossings that were only 3 miles wide can expand to over 30 miles in just a few short weeks in certain spots, making a bridge nearly impossible to build here.
You’re watching your favorite cooking show when suddenly, the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam that is supposed to go in a dessert. You pick up the phone to call and complain, but right then the chef explains. It turns out that adding salt to fruit is a common thing in different cuisines across the world. In Mexico, they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits with salt and chili powder. You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines and salted watermelon in the Southern states.
The mainstream definition of what an ideal man should look like varies from country to country. Just like women, a lot of men try to follow common beauty trends in order to be seen as more attractive. The cultural difference in what exactly people consider objectively beautiful might come as a surprise.
According to surveys, the most popular wedding traditions are the groom having the best man, having the first dance as a newly-married couple, and the best man giving a speech. But besides these 3 things, there are many other wedding customs worth exploring and even incorporating into your ceremony.
When we travel, we often find out that the meals we’re used to can be very different in other countries. Sometimes, the taste seems divine and very often we don’t even realize how something like could occur in someone’s mind. And still, some of these unusual combinations really work great together.
Traveling to another country isn’t just about taking selfies in front of monuments and other touristy things. It’s not even just about getting used to different weather or hearing people speak a completely different language. Sometimes, things that seem normal for locals are so strange for foreigners, they might even ask themselves if they made it to the right place or if their plane landed on a completely different planet.
Not all days are equally good. Some of them are like never-ending Mondays and we really need a rush of positive emotions. This photo compilation is meant to bring joy to you. It’s got brave firemen, the birthday of a dog, and a moving meeting of sisters that will remind you that there are more good things in the world than there are bad ones.
Every year, traveling is becoming more and more affordable: plane tickets are getting cheaper, and so are hotels and tours. But do we ever think about how the locals feel when the streets are packed with visitors? Not all tourists are polite and willing to respect the traditions and historical values of a different country.
Every country has its own laws, traditions, rules, and specific features that might seem strange and even shocking to the people of other cultures. For example, did you know that women in India can marry a tree? And it’s not because they are crazy about nature. Or that in South Korea babies are considered to be one year old at birth?
In 2000, a 7-year-old boy from Idaho sent a Christmas charity box to the Philippines. 15 years later this action turned into a beautiful love story that sounds like something out of a romantic movie. But it's real and you can enjoy it now.
The restaurant business went beyond just organizing meals a long time ago. In their attempts to surprise and delight their visitors, restaurant owners choose interesting locations like inside mountains, at the bottom of the ocean, and even in ice castles. Having meals in these places is not just about eating, but also getting a unique experience that can't be compared with just visiting the cafe around the corner.
The growing interest in traveling gave rise not only to travel bloggers but to unusual recommendations for tourists as well. For example, the online magazine Insider Monkey created a ranking of countries where the most handsome men on our planet live. The results of international beauty contests such as Manhunt International, Mister Global, Mister International, and Mr. World were used for the benchmark, and each country got one point for a win in one of these contests. Such categories as "Mr. Congeniality," "Mr. Internet Popularity," "Best Physique," "Best Model," "Mr. Charming Smile," and "People’s Choice" were valued at half a point. Bright Side could not ignore this chart. If the men of these countries won so many titles, it's logical to think that everyone else there can also boast of their handsomeness, right? Let's check it out.
People’s understanding of the phrase "expensive food" varies widely. For some it means red salmon; for others truffles. However, there’s actually a whole range of food products that have price tags you would never have imagined were possible. Bright Side offers you the chance to take a look at the ten most expensive food products in the world.
