Many things can be learned only by comparison. And photos generously provide us with this opportunity. Thanks to them, we can see a kitten that previously could fit the palm of your hand, grow into a gorgeous cat, and a schoolboy with the first mustache become a mature man. And it’s hard to stop looking at these photos.
In today’s digital age, capturing a moment in time is easier than ever. However, sometimes a photo can play tricks on our eyes and make us question what’s real and what’s not. In this article, we’ve compiled 20 mind-bending photos that will require you to do a double-take to fully understand the twist.
Laughter is like good chocolate or a delicious piece of cake. It makes you feel better, and it has the ability to improve your mood. Few people are really good at making us smile with their innovative sense of humor, so we compiled a list of photos that’ll make you happier.
Hello, brave visitor, and welcome to the Exhibition of the Uncanny! But beware. This is going to be one chilling experience for you. Even Sabrina the Witch couldn’t handle these photos... Now, if you’ve got what it takes to jump into the tunnel of oddities, let’s begin!
No matter how hard our childhood was, we still tend to think of it as a careless and merry time. And it’s so great to look back at our childhood photos and remember, with a smile, what it was like to be a child.
When we pose for photos, we tend to hide some of our “imperfections” and try to look as best as possible. While that is completely normal, it may paint a false picture that we always look perfect. Spontaneous pictures, on the other hand, are often more candid and capture the person in a natural, unplanned moment. That’s why we decided to find photos of celebrities taken at the same moment that show the difference between posed and spontaneous shots.
We’re used to calling Japan the Land of the Rising Sun, but it’s so diverse, it has a lot of different names, like Eight (or Many) Islands, Country of Lush Ears, Country of Bountiful Reed Plain(s), and many more. Japan is so amazing and original that we never have a shortage of photos that can surprise us. And we have a bonus feature to share: about a woman people look at a lot in Tokyo.
Compared to adults, kids don’t have to tell jokes or do standups to show how comical they are. It seems that they can make us laugh by simply being themselves, and that is one of the truly precious things about them. Our collection of comical photos from kids proves this assumption.
As people some people say, if you didn’t post it, it didn’t happen. Imagine telling your friends about a unique sight you saw without showing them any photos — they’ll be skeptical for sure. That’s exactly when our phones come to the rescue. These 15 people managed to prove they had witnessed cool stuff, and we have no reason to be suspicious — the photos show it all.
When it comes to coincidences, the universe can be the biggest trickster of all. Most of us have come across strange coincidences that have blown our minds. However, usually, these moments go uncaptured. But sometimes photos are taken at the exact right moment, making them hilarious snapshots. They say you just have to be at the right place at the right time, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see that the universe is constantly showing us signs of incidents that seem hard to believe.If you ever had a similar situation, but couldn’t capture it. Don’t worry! We at Bright Side decided to gather some of our favorites below for you to enjoy once more.
Not a single day is the same if you have eyes like a hawk. Even the most ordinary things can appear to be not that boring after all. Small discoveries are waiting for you in the most unexpected moments — like when you chop veggies for a salad or take a walk in the park.
Any new activity, whether it be losing weight or starting a hobby, seems interesting at the beginning. But the difficulties that we encounter on the way often cause us to want to give up. At such moments, all we need to do is look back and see how long the way we’ve come is. That’s why it’s useful to take photos of the many stages of a journey, the way the characters of our compilation did.
Great deals can be all too tempting, and nowadays, over 75% of people are shopping from the comfort of their home at least once a month. But online shopping is a game of twists and turns, and you never know what kind of surprise will arrive at your doorstep.
A blink lasts for about 100 to 150 milliseconds. Although it’s not a lot, we can still accidentally blink away the most unusual stuff. Nevertheless, some people manage to spot the unusual, even if they blink obsessively. Those are the ones who get to see something most of us simply don’t notice.
Cherished memories stand the test of time. In some ways, so much changes with time, while other things never do. These pictures show how some things can change pretty drastically through the years and other things, like our relationships with loved ones, never do.
There are some discoveries that simply leave us floored, even when we think we have seen it all. The extraordinary thing is that they can be hiding right under our noses, like the woman who found out she was growing a mini extra bone. Thankfully, we are able to share some of these exceptional moments with you so that we can all revel in their excitement and wonder.
Charismatic people are often described as warm and easy to approach. The more warmth a person radiates, the more trust they gain from other people, scientists claim. This trait is also highly contagious, and looking at a charismatic person can lift your spirits immediately and give you a much-needed sense of comfort.
Life is full of wonders, so be ready to be taken by surprise, but these surprises are not always as pleasant as we wish. And while some people just can’t recover from all the lemons that life gives them, others find a good fail to be hilarious, and the world is their oyster. Some of these stories are so good, that they could be a plot for a Hollywood movie.
Although we are surrounded by the latest technology and fantastic buildings, we sometimes forget that nature will outlive all of it. From huge steamships to glamorous villas, nature continues to find ways to conquer all.
From a man riding a seagull to finding your doppelgänger, some photos can completely light up our imaginations. The fun thing is that we never know when or where we will find the next gobsmacking sight that deserves a photo. These people below have proved that even the most basic things can take on a new life as something else, leaving our heads reeling from the confusion.
Age is something that sometimes can’t be explained logically. Of course, when we try to guess how old a person is, it might be hard to say the right number at first glance and it’s quite normal. However, there are people whose age doesn’t correspond to their appearance at all, and in this case, it is easy to be wrong for a couple of decades.
In this hectic world, we often don’t have enough time to notice the peculiarity of some things. Luckily, hawk-eyed Reddit users managed to capture the extraordinary. Thanks to them, we can now see some things a bit differently. Besides, we might even feel motivated to find something unusual around us too.
Children are an endless source of entertainment — from their funny antics and silly tricks to the strange situations they manage to put themselves in. Their actions may not always be based on logic, but their carefree attitude and nonchalant ways just make them all the more adorable. Bright Side collected 17 photos of kids doing things that made us scratch our heads, but also put smiles on our faces.
No rollercoaster ride is as extreme as the journey of parenting. From coming home to your now newly painted purple son to finding out your kid ate all the cream from the Oreos they left for you — the adventure is never-ending. Fortunately, every day people find humor in it and share these epic moments online.
Photos are so powerful that they can brighten your day with just a glance. Fortunately, people share a sea of truly wholesome pics online every day. From a pet showing deep affection to its kid brother or the joy of a grandma meeting her grandson for the first time, these photos radiate love.
From stalking you from the ceiling to falling asleep in the most random places, cats make sure there’s never a dull day in your life. Simply monitoring them is no different than watching a reality TV show — you just never know what’s coming your way next.
Long gone are the days when getting old meant living a boring life, and grandparents today have proven that they can still rock the world despite their age. From making us laugh with their quirky antics to simply embracing us with their unconditional love, our grandparents are like magical beings that blow fairy dust into our lives and help make everything better.
Nature is filled with strange stuff. From fire ants banding together to survive a flood to a yellow-colored waterfall, it’s a safe bet that Mother Earth will always find ways to surprise us. We at Bright Side had a blast finding photos that depict some of the strangest things nature has to offer and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Each of us has asked our parents weird questions as kids. Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why are stars big, but we see them small? What will happen if I swallow a watermelon seed? Will it grow inside me? Though we have grown quite a bit since then, there are still some similarly strange but curious questions that tease our mind. And the answers to them seem almost mystical and unreal.
Different races, traditions, lifestyles, cultures, and clothes... We might all be from different worlds, but in reality, we all live in one. And this makes it truly unique and stunningly beautiful.
It’s not only movie stars who can boast an extraordinary appearance — but everyday people whose faces haven’t been seen by millions can also impress. With that being said, these people’s relatives decided to correct this unfairness by sharing photos of their “cinematographically beautiful” ancestors with the whole world. These photos don’t have any filters and they haven’t been edited in Photoshop so you can appreciate their true beauty.
Twice the size of a beaver, capybaras are the largest rodents on Earth, but despite their size, they tend to get along with literally everyone. From chilling with llamas and monkeys to cuddling with humans, capybaras have nothing but love to offer.
In high school, on the Internet, on the street, or even at the zoo — love can happen anywhere at any time. And some of us have managed to capture these moments in photos. 5, 10, or even decades ago, their love has managed to grow stronger and it’s something to really be proud of.
Real love is not a glossy picture of 2 eternally smiling people in a slick magazine. It’s a man going a long distance to bury the ashes of his wife in a serene place, a boy teaching his little sister to walk from his wheelchair, these are examples of how people stay attached to each other regardless of what life puts on their plate.
Sometimes, photos that seem normal have such deep stories behind them, they become extra special. While some details may make you smile and others sad, some are loaded with bittersweet meaning that can really touch your soul.
While enjoying our vacations, many of us like to take photos to forever remember the amazing moments we spent in extraordinary places all around the world. Liudas Dapkus, a Lithuanian traveler, writer, and journalist asked internet users to relive their favorite memories right where they are — in their homes. We at Bright Side thoroughly enjoyed the original and comedic photos people responded to this challenge with. From a large number of submissions, here are some of the wittiest photos that we thought would make you smile.
