BOOM! An explosion of supersonic waves, interplanetary heat, dust, fumes... The Earth’s atmosphere has been invaded by a cosmic rock the size of Everest! A few seconds ago, this rock, weighing trillions of tons, was hurtling towards Earth. It could fly from New York to Anchorage faster than you could fry yourself an omelet! This monster’s name? The Chicxulub incident. Epic name, right!66 million years ago, it crashed into the Earth. Back then, dinosaurs ruled the planet. But not for long! The epic collision took place in modern Mexico, in the Yucatán Peninsula, right near Cancun, where the dinosaurs were vacationing! Well probably not. Still, the huge space rock hit the ocean, but even all that water couldn’t stop the inevitable.The collision caused a huge amount of energy to be released. The horror on a planetary scale had begun! Imagine a mini sun lighting up the surface of the Earth, with tsunamis the height of the Statue of Liberty bursting from the epicenter of the watery impact. Hmm. Not good.
Apples you usually grab in the supermarket seem super fresh, but they can be up to a year old. It’s all about how they’re stored: first, they’re covered with wax. Next, the wax is dried with hot air, and finally, the apples go into cold storage.
After a thorough cleaning, one’s living space looks renewed. However, sometimes after spending a whole weekend tidying up, we can’t shake the feeling that the home is not ideally clean. And this is all because of the smells that have penetrated the walls, furniture, and household items. Thankfully, we have learned a number of simple tricks that can help neutralize the main sources of odor in the home.
If you accidentally locked your car keys inside the car and can’t get in, don’t hurry to any rash decisions. Take a roll of broad duct tape, cut a length of it, and stick it vertically to a window glass. Now repeat it 5 or 6 more times, sticking the lengths of tape next to each other. When done, unstick the bottom parts of all the lengths on the window and wring them together in a single ‘tail’ that you can hold and leave it to hang for the time being. Now cut another 5 or 6 lengths and stick them across the ones you’ve already stuck so that they hold fast. Once everything’s ready, hold the ‘tail’ you made previously, and 3, 2, 1, PULL DOWN! With a bit of an effort, the window will slide down a bit, and you’ll be able to stick your hands between the glass and the frame to push it down further until you can get inside and fetch those keys.
Those stringy bits on banana peel are the ones that make bananas smell and taste special! They’re called phloem bundles, and they transport all the nutritive elements from the leaves to all the other parts of the plants. They’re also edible!
Time passes and manners change, yet beauty struggles seem to stay with us. No matter how technologically advanced we are, flyaway hairs and strawberry legs will probably keep bothering us for the next 100 years. It’s time to deal with the problem right now because we girls deserve the best.Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide, lemon, and other natural ingredients can cause irritation and inflammation on sensitive skin. Please consult a competent medical professional before trying any of the mentioned DIY treatments.
Indian cuisine is well-known worldwide because Indians are skilled at combining spices and flavors. Their culinary wit is unrivaled, and their food is always aromatic and tasty. That is why most of the dishes are popular and enjoyed by others. Whether it is a traditional Indian meal or not, those spices will wake you up.At Bright Side, we compiled some of the Indian food out there, and some of these meals made our mouths water!
A single cleaning trick can save us from many tears and restless nights. How liberating it is to know that instead of doing the chores for several hours, you can magically shorten the time to, say, 30 minutes. No more wasting time on buying expensive household goods or making excuses not to clean the house.
Imagine opening a bag of chips and finding a whole potato in it or coming across a street where the colors of the buildings match the trees in front of them by pure coincidence. As rare as it sounds, some lucky people were able to spot these unusual occurrences and share them with the world.
You may be too rushed in the early morning to prepare breakfast for yourself and the kids. Or your partner may tell you that they’re coming back earlier than you were expecting. In cases like these, some simple hacks are necessary to speed up your kitchen routine without sacrificing the quality of your meal.
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.
Time-consuming and messy cooking can be a thing of the past if you add a little enthusiasm and imagination to it. Well, the easier the better. Peeling veggies, ripening avocados in no time, or grilling like a pro — all of these can be achieved with minimal effort by just performing a couple of clever tricks.
Dark underarms are rarely a serious health concern and are often caused due to a skin condition known as acanthosis nigricans (AN) which thickens and darkens the skin. However, having dark underarms can be embarrassing if you want to wear a tank top or enjoy a day in the sun by the beach in your bathing suit.
Children are like creatures from a completely different universe with their own weird sets of rules. Logic doesn’t always apply to them and sometimes there`s just no point in trying to reason with them. In a brutal and absurd battle between a parent and a child, the child will almost certainly win, rendering the parent baffled and powerless.
After reading what some facial masks are made of, many people are scared of using them on their own skin. But there is always a way out: you can make really effective and safe masks yourself. More than that, regular care and using natural skin care products will help you look healthier and avoid possible toxic elements such as sulfates and preserving agents that are used in many masks.
Most women of the world worry about their appearance and always want to look perfect. The beauty industry is evolving rapidly but most products are expensive and, most of the time, cosmetic procedures turn out to cost an arm and a leg. The good news is that we can always replace them with budget lifehacks that are often more effective than pricey cosmetic items and salon procedures.
Even if you don’t particularly enjoy cooking, it’s still something you have to do either on occasion or even every day. But if you want the results to always meet your expectations, you should make use of simple pieces of advice that would make your dishes taste much better. Very often, it’s just one simple step stands between “good food” and “amazing food.”
How to remove facial hair? According to statistics, hirsutism — also known as excessive hair in unusual areas — affects about 5-10% of women of all ages. However, no matter how healthy we may be, we all have to use tweezers on our faces from time to time in order to look gorgeous. We’ve found that it’s not always necessary to use painful methods of facial hair removal — especially when other less painful methods can be found right in your kitchen!
Accumulation of dead skin cells, friction, extensive exposure to sun, or a hormonal imbalance can become the cause of dark knees and elbows. These parts of our body don't contain any oil glands and it's important to protect them from dryness through proper care and hygiene.
Sometimes we wake up from a full night’s sleep and the first thing we see in the mirror is undereye dark circles. Dermatologists say that as we grow older, our skin lacks the ability to regenerate which leads to the increased visibility of dark circles. We can cover them temporarily with makeup, but it is not gonna help eliminate the problem in the long run.
Research shows that there are many factors that influence the condition of our skin: lack of sleep, sun exposure, stress, lack of exercise, air pollution, and sugar consumption. It’s no wonder that, in the US alone, women spend about $300,000 during their lifetime on beauty products just for their face. Here are some easy to make home remedies that will help your skin glow.
Bright Side has chosen seriously effective natural ingredients to help your skin look even better than it would after having been worked on by a Photoshop master. These will noticeably rejuvenate your skin, so try using them on an everyday basis. Enjoy the results!
It’s hard to survive the cold and harsh winter months without soup — it satiates, warms you up and delights you. Traditional and favorite soups from around the world will help you diversify your menu and give you the best options for lunch on a cold day.
Lasagna is the perfect dish for lunch or dinner during the cold season — it’s hearty, tasty and very satisfying. For preparation, you need quite a bit of time and ingredients.
