Curiosities

Take a journey into the realm of the extraordinary with our 'Curiosities' section, a treasure trove of fascinating insights and whimsical wonders, carefully selected to pique your curiosity. A world where ordinary meets extraordinary, known meets unknown, reality sometimes intertwines with the seemingly impossible.

Our articles delve into a myriad of topics, spinning captivating narratives around intriguing scientific advancements, peculiar human behaviors, perplexing mysteries, and astounding cultural phenomena. It's a place to learn about the intricate wonders of AI, to marvel at the quirks of tall people, to chuckle at the side effects of anesthesia, or to puzzle over unexplained objects that baffle even Google.

The 'Curiosities' section is a celebration of the unexpected, a testament to the thrill of discovery and the joy of the bizarre. It's about viewing the world through a lens of wonder and excitement, of learning and growing through exploring the eccentricities around us.

Whether you're a knowledge enthusiast, an avid learner, or simply someone who loves a good story, the 'Curiosities' section promises to keep you captivated. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery, to uncover the incredible, the odd, and the astounding facts about the world we live in and the people we share it with.

Embrace the unexpected, relish the strange, and let your curiosity lead the way. After all, life is too short not to marvel at the peculiar and the extraordinary. Welcome to 'Curiosities', your gateway to a world brimming with surprises, where every click is a step into the unknown, every read a ticket to an adventure, and every article a testament to the infinite wonder that surrounds us.

Trending stories of Curiosities

20+ People Who Tried But Failed Dramatically at Doing a Single Job

20+ People Who Tried But Failed Dramatically at Doing a Single Job
3 years ago

Fails are a part of life. Even when you have a single job and mess it up, like mounting the toilet so that the door to the bathroom doesn’t close, putting Elmo doll’s eyes on the back of his head, or even just misspelling words in a funny way... it’s ok! We learn from our mistakes. The best you can do is to share this lesson with others, to prevent the same situation, and laugh at it just like these people did.

A Useful Reason Why Celebs Never Sign Autographs With Blue Ink Pen

A Useful Reason Why Celebs Never Sign Autographs With Blue Ink Pen
2 months ago

A seemingly ordinary video of a celebrity giving autographs has recently become a subject of a heated discussion, all because of one detail. In the video, an actress Claire Foy refused to sign autographs with a blue pen, without explaining a reason behind it. Her action has sparked a debate on social media, and the answer to it turned useful not only for celebrities, but for us, their fans.

15+ People Who Gave a New Chance to Old Items

15+ People Who Gave a New Chance to Old Items
9 months ago

Thrift stores seem like they use magic. You go in to find a particular item, but end up with dozens of things you never knew you needed. And once you get hooked on thrift shopping, there’s no going back. But you don’t have to worry. These stores are always stocking up with new deliveries, so after some time, you’ll be all set for a new shopping haul.

How 8 Female Products Have Changed Over Time

How 8 Female Products Have Changed Over Time
year ago

The way we see many products now is a result of the evolution of hundreds and even thousands of years. Disposable menstrual pads didn’t appear just yesterday — their initial design wasn’t as comfortable and tiny.

15 Times When Someone Accidentally Created a Small Masterpiece

15 Times When Someone Accidentally Created a Small Masterpiece
2 years ago

One famous proverb says that the only pusher of progress is laziness. Still, many scientific discoveries in the world were found not because of laziness, but by accident. One of the best examples is Newton’s apple tree and the law of universal gravitation.

15 People Whose Dates Went Completely Wrong

15 People Whose Dates Went Completely Wrong
year ago

13% to 23% of people in the United States admit that they have been ghosted. And maybe it was better than experiencing what these 15 people went through when they were on their dates. After all, they were terrible yet laughable moments.

15+ People Who See Only Good Things in Life

15+ People Who See Only Good Things in Life
2 years ago

If your parents are optimists, you have a chance of inheriting this feature from them. According to research, it is passed on in 25% of cases. But even if you weren’t born with the ability to look positively at the world, you can easily develop it by trying to focus on the lighter aspects of life and, if possible, by avoiding bad news and people who spread negativity.

20 People Shared Their Best and Hilarious Pregnancy Moments

20 People Shared Their Best and Hilarious Pregnancy Moments
year ago

Carrying a human inside the womb is truly one of life’s greatest miracles. But this miracle does come with a price. And truth be told, the 9-month journey through a woman’s pregnancy feels more like an endless uphill climb than a breezy walk in the park.Thankfully, a lot of expecting women are coping with their childbearing blues with a healthy dose of humor. Bright Side has compiled some of the funniest pregnancy predicaments every mother (and her partner) can relate to.

7 Invisible Tricks Job Interviewers Use to Test You

7 Invisible Tricks Job Interviewers Use to Test You
year ago

In today’s world, looking through a candidate’s resume and having a standard interview with them is not enough in the quest for the perfect employee. That’s why employers have to use some tricks and most of them are so simple, that an applicant could fail one of these psychological tests and not even notice the test itself.

Recent Stories of Curiosities

12 People Who Are Glad They Listened to Their Intuition

12 People Who Are Glad They Listened to Their Intuition
5 hours ago

Trusting your intuition can be a lifesaver, as many online users discovered firsthand. By following their gut feelings, they avoided potential physical danger or emotional hurt in critical situations. Their experiences serve as a valuable reminder for us to have faith in our instincts.

Comedian Celeste Barber Recreates Celebrities’ Photos, and It’s Viral

Comedian Celeste Barber Recreates Celebrities’ Photos, and It’s Viral
9 hours ago

Celeste Barber, the Australian comedian famous for her funny takes on celebrity Instagram photos, is back with some fresh content, and it’s as hilarious as ever!In her ongoing series, #CelesteChallengeAccepted, she’s taking on big names like Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid. By putting her own funny twist on their glamorous photos, Celeste makes them way more relatable to us regular folks.But there’s more to it than just laughs—Celeste’s Instagram parodies also give us a peek behind the scenes of those seemingly perfect celebrity lifestyles, reminding us that what we see on social media isn’t always real.

120 Funny Quotes That Will Raise Your Mood Even If the Times Are Difficult

120 Funny Quotes That Will Raise Your Mood Even If the Times Are Difficult
day ago

A good saying is powerful — it can lift the mood, give inspiration, and teach us the wisdom of life. And with added witty humor, there is always room for self-reflection that can let us see things from a different perspective. Therefore, we have created an amazing list of more than 100 funny quotes that will definitely make you smile, but will give you some food for thought, too!

A Drone Shot Rare Photos of Secluded People Who Are Completely Out of Touch With the World

A Drone Shot Rare Photos of Secluded People Who Are Completely Out of Touch With the World
day ago

G. Miranda’s stunning images, taken for Survival International, provide a unique peek into the isolated lives of different uncontacted tribes around the globe. From the mysterious Sentinelese in North Sentinel Island, India, to the Amazonian tribes near Brazil’s Javari River valley bordering Peru, these photos offer a fascinating aerial view.

12 Times Human Body Decided to Be Super Creative

12 Times Human Body Decided to Be Super Creative
2 days ago

The human body is an artist, and sometimes it paints outside the lines. People are sharing photos of the most unique features, and we’ve selected some of the rarest we’ve seen!

Best of the Week of Curiosities

15 Pics That Played Games With Our Minds

15 Pics That Played Games With Our Minds
2 years ago

Believe it or not, humans can see objects from 2.5 million light-years away (bright galaxies, as a rule). Yet, sometimes things can be terribly confusing, although they are right before our eyes. That’s when our brain goes into “loading mode” and refuses to comprehend anything until the mysterious object is identified.

Why Japanese Mothers Ditch Strollers and Prefer to Carry Their Children

Why Japanese Mothers Ditch Strollers and Prefer to Carry Their Children
2 years ago

It is fairly common in Japan to see moms carrying their babies on their backs. In fact, it is likely that you’ll see 4 out of 5 women lugging babies on their backs, oftentimes held in place by the hands of the holder crossed behind themselves. Or you may see the child riding in a carrier.

15 Times We Needed to Double Check What We Just Saw

15 Times We Needed to Double Check What We Just Saw
year ago

Sometimes, our eyes can play tricks on us. If we are not paying close attention to what we are seeing and the context behind it, we might end up with a really weird impression of what’s going on. As confusing as these views are, they can also be hilarious.

12 True Stories That Ended With the Creepiest Turns of Events

12 True Stories That Ended With the Creepiest Turns of Events
3 weeks ago

Life is rife with unforeseen twists that can take us by surprise when we least expect them. While many of these unexpected events add excitement and spontaneity into our lives, there are occasions when they can carry some serious consequences. We’ve compiled 12 real life stories that center on revelations which utterly astonished and confounded people.

9 Things That Have Changed a Lot Over the Years

9 Things That Have Changed a Lot Over the Years
year ago

A few months ago, a misleading picture showing ancient Egyptian dentistry went viral. Shortly after, the image was debunked, but it left a mark on us — so much so that it inspired us to go on a mission. We decided to take a closer look at how some of the things we are familiar with looked decades, centuries, or even millennia ago. Bright Side wants to showcase some pictures that prove, once again, that necessity is the mother of invention.

Why We Accidentally Spray Saliva When We Yawn

Why We Accidentally Spray Saliva When We Yawn
3 years ago

Imagine that you have a superpower — but instead of the ability to fly or move objects with your mind, it’s something inconsequential and probably useless. The truth is, humans actually have their fair share of superpowers, like hysterical strength, when in life-and-death situations people manage to perform beyond their limits. And on the “weird” side of the spectrum, we have the ability to... spit really far.

Monthly Top Picks of Curiosities

How to Use a Bidet

How to Use a Bidet
year ago

A bidet is a thing that can replace toilet paper. It can be used as an additional hygiene tool after using the toilet. Also, bidets are useful for people that have digestion problems and women during their periods.

14 Barbie Dolls That Were Inspired by Our Favorite Celebs

14 Barbie Dolls That Were Inspired by Our Favorite Celebs
year ago

Barbie dolls are part of childhood memories for many of us, and with time, many more of them have been created beyond our imagination. From the dolls representing different professions to the ones modeled after famous people, manufacturers and designers make more and more beautiful dolls, and it looks like a Barbie can truly be anyone.

10+ People Who’d Really Like to Restart Their Unfortunate Day

10+ People Who’d Really Like to Restart Their Unfortunate Day
year ago

Statistics show that people who believe in bad luck will have more accidents on Friday the 13th. Our brains also seem to only hold onto the ill-fated times — like when we drop an egg on the floor, that memory will stay with us for quite some time, even if we successfully didn’t drop it hundreds of times.Shared sorrow is half a sorrow, and on this note, Bright Side found 17 people who would like to push the “undo” button on their terrible day.

12 People Open Up About Their Most Awkward Life Experiences

12 People Open Up About Their Most Awkward Life Experiences
month ago

It’s a fact that everyone experiences moments of error and mental lapses. These instances can be socially awkward and leave a lasting impression, yet they are an inherent aspect of the human experience. In this compilation, we have gathered some of the most uncomfortable situations shared by 12 people, and they’ll help you embrace your imperfections with a sense of lightheartedness.