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These Animals Will Come Back to Life by 2028

Scientists are working on some amazing projects to bring extinct animals back to life by 2028! The woolly mammoth, a giant furry elephant-like creature that roamed the Ice Age, is one of the top candidates. Using DNA from frozen mammoths and mixing it with modern elephant DNA, researchers hope to recreate a living version of this long-lost species. They're also trying to bring back the Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that disappeared in the 1930s. These "de-extinction" projects could help restore ecosystems and teach us more about conservation, though some people worry about the risks of playing with nature. If successful, these animals might walk the Earth again in just a few years! Credit: Colossal Biosciences / YouTube TheThylacineVideos / YouTube Zoos SA / YouTube wocomoCULTURE / YouTube Chirp 07 / YouTube CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Fat-tailed Dunnart: By Bernard DUPONT - https://flic.kr/p/gew1wi, https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Mammoth tusk: By Jim....., https://skfb.ly/6ppAO Mammoth: By AYM STUDIO, https://skfb.ly/oQYsq tasmanian tiger: By Animalmuseum, https://skfb.ly/oVBqE Dodo [ Extinct Bird ]: By BlueMesh, https://skfb.ly/6xFuB Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202611 min

Dinosaurs Looked Nothing Like We Believed

For a long time, people thought dinosaurs looked like giant, scaly lizards, but new discoveries show that’s not entirely true! Scientists have found evidence that many dinosaurs actually had feathers, even some of the big ones. Instead of the dull, greenish colors we imagined, they probably came in all sorts of bright colors and patterns. Their skin textures were more varied too, with some being scaly, but others having smooth or even fluffy skin. Fossils have also revealed that dinosaurs may have looked less bulky and more bird-like than we used to think. Basically, the picture we had of dinosaurs has changed a lot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202612 min

Mammals Got 1,000 Times Bigger After Dinosaurs, Here's Why

After the dinosaurs went extinct, mammals got 1,000 times bigger, and here’s why. With the dinosaurs out of the picture, there was a lot more space and food available for the surviving mammals. This allowed them to grow larger and take over the ecological roles that the massive dinos had filled. Bigger mammals could better defend themselves, explore new environments, and find diverse food sources. Plus, the climate and habitats favored these larger mammals, leading to the giants we see in the fossil record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202612 min

Snakes Hit an Evolutionary Jackpot, Here's Why

About 128 million years ago, snakes experienced a significant adaptation boom, leading them to evolve up to three times faster than lizards. Initially, when snakes first evolved from lizards over 100 million years ago, they were minor players in ecosystems dominated by dinosaurs. Fast forward to today, and there are around 4,000 snake species, ranging from massive green anacondas to tiny thread snakes. Out of the 25 groups of legless lizards, only snakes truly diversified and thrived. A recent study sheds light on the reasons behind this fascinating evolutionary success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202612 min

Can Sharks Really Sink Ships?

Despite their fearsome reputation, sharks lack the physical attributes and behavior needed to sink a ship. Their teeth are designed for gripping and tearing prey, not for damaging large structures like ships. Sharks also lack the size and strength required to puncture a ship's hull. Ship-sinking is more of a myth or exaggeration than a reality when it comes to sharks. So, you can rest easy knowing that sharks are not a maritime threat to ships. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202613 min

This Tiny Shark Can Cause Chaos in the Ocean

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Feb 19, 20265 min

Mysterious Place Where It Rains Snakes, Spiders, and Unearthly Jelly Blobs

Are you afraid of spiders or snakes? How about those falling down from the sky, like rain? Here's a list of 15 unexplained weather phenomena that will make you run inside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202613 min

The Moon Is Still a Very Mysterious Place

The Moon is our neighboring space buddy, but there’s still much we don’t know about this mysterious satellite. Scientists keep making fresh and unusual discoveries that show a whole new picture about the Moon. This video is full of unique Moon facts. You're gonna find out if there is a different time zone on the Moon. Also, you'll learn how many colors the Moon actually has. And if our satellite is actually radioactive... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202610 min

Billionaires Could Destroy the Moon - Scientists Are Worried

Some scientists are worried that billionaires might mess up the Moon. Private companies and super-rich people are planning trips to the Moon and might even start building stuff there. But the Moon is super old and untouched, and scientists want to keep it that way to study its history. If too many people start digging or building, it could ruin important spots forever. Right now, there aren’t many rules about who can do what on the Moon. So experts are saying we need to act fast and make some to protect it before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202612 min

Why We Don't Find Dinosaur Bone Everywhere

Dinosaur bones aren't found everywhere because fossilization is a rare process that requires specific conditions. Most bones decay before they can fossilize, and only a tiny fraction are preserved in sedimentary rock. Erosion, natural disasters, and human activity can also destroy fossils before they're discovered. Plus, many fossils are buried deep underground, making them hard to find. Check out our latest video to learn more about the fascinating process of fossil formation and why these ancient treasures are so rare! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202612 min

Scientists Announced the Moon Is Packed With Hidden Water

Big news about the Moon: scientists have found out it’s hiding way more water than we ever thought! 🌕💧 This water isn’t in big puddles or lakes but trapped in tiny glass beads and within the Moon’s soil. This discovery is a game-changer because water means we could support future Moon bases—think astronauts drinking Moon water or splitting it to make rocket fuel. 🚀 Scientists used advanced tech to find it, and now they're figuring out how to collect and use it. Who knows? This might be the key to kickstarting space exploration like never before! 🌌 Credit: Shadowed Regions: By NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/97/th... Ices on the Moon: By NASA, https://science.nasa.gov/moon/moon-wa... microtektite strewn field: By Luigi Folco, Massimo D'Orazio, Maurizio Gemelli, Pierre Rochette, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polar.2016.... Lunar regolith: By NASA, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_r... Galaxy Formation: By NASA/GSFC/National Center for Supercomputing/Advanced Visualization Laboratoy/B. O'Shea and M. Norman, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11534/ Mgn p39146: By NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/cat..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Enceladus: By NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute, https://science.nasa.gov/saturn/moons... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202613 min

Dinosaurs Might Still Exist on Other Planets, Scientists Say

Some scientists are throwing out this mind-bending idea that dinosaurs might still be kicking it on other planets out there. We're talking about planets with conditions similar to Earth, where life could've taken a different evolutionary path. Imagine a world where T-Rexes roam the alien landscapes and pterodactyls soar through the skies—it's like something straight out of a sci-fi flick! Now, before you start packing your bags for a dino safari in space, it's all just speculation at this point. But hey, who knows what wonders the universe holds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202612 min

Here's What To Do If You See The Red Moon

Imagine you look out the window at the night sky and see the Moon... but it's red! This image might frighten you but there's no need to be afraid if you see such a thing. Instead, enjoy the view, because you have witnessed a rare astronomical phenomenon. This is a total lunar eclipse. The view in the sky is incredible as the usually whiteish moon becomes red or ruby-brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202613 min

The Moon Is Moving - And That’s a Big Problem

Did you know the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth? 🌙🚀 It’s moving about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) farther every year, which might not sound like a big deal, but over millions of years, it adds up! This shift affects Earth’s tides, changes our planet’s rotation, and could even mess with the length of our days in the distant future. Scientists say that in 600 million years, the Moon will be too far away to cause total solar eclipses anymore. 😲 While that’s not an immediate problem, if the Moon keeps moving away, Earth’s stability could change drastically. Let’s just hope we’ve figured out space travel by then! 🚀✨ Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightplanet Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202612 min

What Makes The Moon Look Colorful?

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Feb 17, 202614 min

Moon Is Moving Every Night And 10 New Space Facts

Have you ever noticed how when you’re stargazing two nights in a row at the same time, let’s say 9 p.m., the stars stay in the same place, but the Moon doesn’t? I've learned the reason for this phenomenon and I'm ready to share it with you! I'll also tell you what exactly happens to the light after it disappears inside of a black hole. Here're 10+ cool space facts you probably haven't thought about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202614 min

Lost Golf Ball Found on the Moon

A lost golf ball was actually found on the moon! Back in 1971, astronaut Alan Shepard decided to take a swing while he was up there on Apollo 14. Talk about a cosmic tee-off! He used a makeshift club and sent that ball soaring into space, making history as the first person to play golf on the moon. The ball didn't just disappear into the lunar abyss—it was later spotted by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2009. So, next time you shank one into the rough, just remember, at least you're not retrieving your ball from another planet! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202612 min

We Can Call the Moon Now – It’s Getting 4G

Pretty soon, the Moon won’t just be shining in the night sky—it’ll be getting 4G! NASA and Nokia are teaming up to bring a mobile network to the lunar surface, making it easier for astronauts to communicate. Instead of using old-school radios, future moonwalkers will be able to send texts, make calls, and even stream data back to Earth. This 4G network will help with navigation, video streaming, and controlling lunar rovers in real-time. And who knows? Maybe one day, we'll be FaceTiming from the Moon! The future of space travel is looking more connected than ever. 🚀📶 Are you ready to challenge your mind? Test your knowledge on everything from Earth to outer space with Bright Side: Quiz! https://linktr.ee/brightsidequiz With over 2,000 questions, 4 exciting modes, and local multiplayer for up to 4 players, this game is designed to keep you on your toes and bring endless fun. 🧠 Modes you’ll love: Watch & Learn: Visual questions based on exciting videos! Campaign: Explore different regions of our planet with exciting chapters! Quick Play: Enjoy a custom quiz with your own difficulty! Tournament: Compete head-to-head with friends and family for the title of Quiz Master! Knowledge is power – Play now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Who will earn the ultimate title? Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202614 min

This Moon Crystal Could Power Earth for 45,000 Years

Chinese scientists recently discovered an unusual crystal on the Moon. They found out that this crystal contains an element that can literally replace nuclear fuel. These crystals were formed as a result of volcanic activity, just like some garnets on the Earth. And yep, the place where they discovered these crystals also suffered from volcanoes... 1.2 billion years ago. Are they dangerous for us down on Earth, or could we make good use of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202614 min

What the First Man on the Moon Hid for All These Years

It's hard to find a person who has never seen one of the most famous photos in the world of the first man on the Moon. Neil Armstrong had been getting ready for his mission for over three years. To resist microgravity conditions, he had to learn how to walk sideways, by being strapped and suspended at an angle and trying to walk along walls. What other things did he have to learn? And did Neil Armstrong have any secrets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202614 min

How Fibonacci’s Math Solved a Modern Moon Mystery

Fibonacci’s math isn’t just for cool spirals in nature—it recently helped solve a moon mystery! Scientists were puzzled by the strange patterns of ridges on the lunar surface that seemed random at first glance. But when they applied Fibonacci’s sequence, the famous series of numbers that builds into spirals and ratios, it all clicked. The ridges followed a predictable pattern tied to the moon’s geological shifts and cooling over billions of years. This ancient math, discovered in the 1200s, ended up being the key to cracking a modern space puzzle. It’s pretty amazing how the same math that explains sunflowers and seashells can help us understand the moon’s secrets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202611 min

Giant Hole on the Moon May Lead to Secret Tunnel System

If you look up at the Earth's satellite, the Moon, you'll see that its surface is peppered with thousands of craters. Those are caused by asteroids and meteorites colliding with the lunar surface. But it also has over 200 holes that might even lead to caves. Scientists from around the world keep an eye on them and wondering if they may lead to an underground tunnel system... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202612 min

Their Discovery Will Change How We Explore the Moon

Did you hear about that Indian spacecraft that landed on the Moon? It was a big deal 'cause it hit the south pole, which had never been done before. The rover and lander found some cool stuff, like clues about the Moon's makeup and history, which is gonna be super helpful for future missions. But get this: they didn't find any water up there, even though that was the main goal. They thought the polar regions might have some 'cause they're super cold and shady. But hey, here's a twist - turns out, the best bet for finding water might be beneath the surface, not on top! That's some next-level discovery right there. Credit: CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Simeon Schmauß: Pragyan rampdown, https://flic.kr/p/2oZUSxx Pragyan turn, https://flic.kr/p/2oZS83X Landing video, https://flic.kr/p/2oYUhnn Yutu-2: Kevin Gill, https://flic.kr/p/2m15iiU ChangE-4: CSNA/Siyu Zhang/Kevin M. Gill, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Aitken Kagu big: Ittiz, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Traditional Sulfur Miners: Emjeha, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Indian Space Research Organisation: Chandrayaan-3, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Chandrayaan-2, https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei... NASA NASA/ARC/MIT NASA / Durham University / Jacob Kegerreis Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202613 min

We Finally Know What's Inside the Moon

Guess what, space enthusiasts? We've finally cracked the code on what's going down inside the moon! Scientists have been playing detective, and it turns out our lunar buddy has a hodgepodge of stuff in its core. Picture this – a mix of iron, sulfur, and other mysterious elements hanging out, giving the moon its own unique flavor. This cosmic revelation is like unlocking the moon's secrets. It's not just a shining rock in the night sky; it's a celestial treasure chest of cool, hidden ingredients. So, the next time you gaze at the moon, remember, it's not just a pretty face – it's got a whole party happening inside! 🌕🔍✨ Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202612 min

What If a Big Meteorite Slammed into the Moon

It's impossible to imagine life on Earth without our natural satellite, the Moon. But what would happen if a huge meteorite flew through the Moon directly in the middle? Our satellite would break into two equal parts, but the Moon's great gravity would attract them back like a magnet. Everyone around the world would celebrate this good news. But oh no, what if the meteorite would come back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202611 min

Solve These 15 Riddles and Prove You’re Not Average

Think you're smarter than the average brain? 😏 It’s time to put those thinking skills to the test with 15 riddles that’ll twist your mind in the best way. Some of them are sneaky, some are funny, and a few might just drive you a little crazy—in a good way. Grab a pen, challenge a friend, or just shout answers at your screen (we won’t judge). If you can solve them all, you’ve officially earned bragging rights. Ready to find out if you're above average or just really good at guessing? Let’s go! 🧠✨ Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: ⁠https://thesoul-sound.com/⁠ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD...⁠ Subscribe to Bright Side: ⁠https://goo.gl/rQTJZz⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside.official ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of...⁠ Stock materials (photos, footages and other): ⁠https://www.depositphotos.com⁠ ⁠https://www.shutterstock.com⁠ ⁠https://www.eastnews.ru⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: ⁠http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202611 min

The Moon Does Not Go Around the Earth

The Moon is our planet's sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. The Moon orbits the Earth and it takes about one month to complete the full cycle from New Moon to New Moon. But there's a common misconception that the Moon goes around the Earth. Which isn't true. Why do we believe in this myth and why is it completely wrong? Let's take a look at the phases of the Moon and its rotation cycle. We'll see that the Moon is not going around the Earth - it is traveling along with the Earth - around the Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202613 min

The Pompeii Disaster Was Nothing Like We Imagined

Turns out, the disaster at Pompeii wasn’t exactly how we always pictured it. New research shows most people didn’t die slowly buried under ash — they were killed almost instantly by super-hot, fast-moving gas clouds. The heat was so intense that it basically caused their bodies to vaporize in seconds. That’s a lot more brutal and sudden than the slow suffocation we used to think happened. Plus, the eruption was even more powerful and chaotic than the old stories made it seem. In short, Pompeii’s end was way faster, hotter, and scarier than we ever imagined. Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Pompeii Garden: by Lancevortex, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pompeii map: by cmglee, MaxViol, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202612 min

The Moon’s Volcano Mystery Might Finally Be Cracked

The Moon might look calm and quiet now, but long ago, it was a fiery ball of volcanic activity! 🌋 Scientists have been puzzled for years about strange heat spots under its surface, but now they think they've cracked the mystery. It turns out, massive underground lava chambers from ancient eruptions are still slowly cooling, keeping certain areas warmer than expected. These hidden "hot pockets" (not the snack kind! 😆) Credit: Seeing Moon: by Philipp Salzgeber, CC BY-SA 2.0 AT https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Se... CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 嫦娥五号“太空打水漂”: by 中国新闻网, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:20... “长五”送“嫦五”: by 中国新闻网 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:“长... Lipari-Obsidienne: by Ji-Elle, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Li... Radiation Test: by MsMilkytheclown1, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... “长五”送“嫦五”: by 中国新闻网, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:“长... Io from Juno: by NASA / SWRI / MSSS / Jason Perry, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Im... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Chang'e-5: by Hui Ren, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Heliumblasen: by Li Ao et al., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Moon-Maskelyne: by NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University, https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:14... Sosigenes Irregular: by NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University, https://www.lroc.asu.edu/images/818, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:So... LRO Shots: by NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio - KBR Wyle Services, LLC/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez, ADNET Systems, Inc./Aaron E. Lepsch, Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc./David Ladd, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/20369, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Europa orbit.theora: by NASA/JPL, https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimed..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Roadmap to the Moon: by NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio - Abacus Technology Corporation/David Ladd, USRA/Ernie Wright, KBR Wyle Services, LLC/Krystofer Kim, ADNET Systems, Inc./Aaron E. Lepsch, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14595, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... LRO FirstImage: by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Arizona State University, https://www.nasa.gov/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Tvastarpic2: by NASA/JPL/Galileo, https://www.nasa.gov/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... WASP-49 b: by NASA Science, https://science.nasa.gov/exoplanet-ca... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202615 min

Strange Planet Hits the Moon? Unbelievable Space Facts

🌌 Did you know that Saturn’s moon Iapetus looks like a giant walnut because it might have formed from a "hug" by a dead moon? 🌰 Crazy, right? Meanwhile, over on Mars, lava swirls in Cerberus Palus, and NASA’s Curiosity Rover even found something that looks like coral! Speaking of Saturn, it’s got a “ravioli moon” and a “Death Star moon” named Mimas—how cool is that? Plus, have you heard about the Moon’s great crater chains? There’s so much wild stuff in our solar system waiting to be explored! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202611 min

18 Banned and Controversial Foods from Around the World

Around the world, there are some foods that are either banned or super controversial. For example, in the United States, you can't buy haggis because it contains sheep lungs, which are banned. Foie gras, made from the liver of force-fed ducks or geese, is banned in places like California due to animal cruelty concerns. In Japan, eating fugu, a type of pufferfish, is a risky delicacy because it's poisonous if not prepared correctly. And in some countries, raw milk is a no-go because it can carry harmful bacteria. Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Hamburger - Tommis Burger Joint, Marylebone, London: by Ewan Munro https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Hamburger - Brownswood, Finsbury Park, London: by Ewan Munro https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Hamburger - Patty and Bun, London: by Ewan Munro https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pufferfish: by Yamaguchi Yoshiaki https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Horse meat sausage: by Sara Yeomans https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... SimonWhistler / Reddit Worried_Peace_1293 / Reddit Glittering_Reveal539 / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202613 min

Mysterious New Lights Detected in the Northern Sky

Recently, scientists have detected strange new lights in the northern sky - and they don’t fully understand what’s causing them. At first glance, they might look like auroras, but these lights behave differently. They flicker, stretch, and even appear in areas where auroras aren’t usually seen. Some researchers think they could be linked to unusual solar activity, while others suspect new atmospheric phenomena we’ve never recorded before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202613 min

If There's Ring Around the Sun, Find Shelter Fast

What are 'sun halos' and why do you need to run ASAP if you see one in the sky? Let's discover the most fascinating yet pretty scary natural phenomena happening somewhere in the world right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202611 min

Mysterious Red Skies of China Terrified Locals

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Feb 14, 202614 min

Phenomenon That Makes Objects Lose Their Shadows

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Feb 14, 202614 min

Ball Lightning Can Pass Through Closed Windows But How?

Are you afraid of thunderstorms and lightning? It can penetrate your room and then flies back through the walls. It's a real natural phenomenon called Ball lightning. And you're fortunate to be alive after meeting it. Perhaps that ball lightning occurs as a result of a lightning strike on the ground. Another theory says that glass can generate these balls. But how dangerous are they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202614 min

Bizarre Phenomenon That Interrupted the Football Game

If you're a football fan, the game is exciting to you as it is. But it can get even cooler: during a match between Austria and Denmark, a mysterious hole popped up from nowhere and stopped the game. The players were furious but also confused by this weird deep hole, much like in "Stranger Things." It was deep enough to consume a player's ankle. On top of that, the match was delayed by 90 minutes due to a power outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202613 min

If You See This Lunar Phenomenon, You're Lucky

The Moon seems to be really close to Earth, but did you know that every planet in the Solar System, including Jupiter and Saturn, would fit between the Moon and us? "Black Moon" is a rare astronomical event that happens once every 2.5 years. It's an unofficial term that may mean the second new Moon in a month. Another meaning for this term is an event that happens about once every 19 years, when, unlike during a regular new moon, you'll be able to see its dark silhouette. Let's find out more about the "Black Moon," "Blue Moon," and "supermoon." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202613 min

The Most Bizarre Phenomena That Lit Up the Sky

Did you hear about the amazing sight over Hawaii? Recently, a stunning phenomenon made it look like a copy of the Milky Way appeared in the night sky. Stargazers were treated to an incredible view, with the stars and galaxy so clear it felt like you could reach out and touch them. It was like a mirror image of the Milky Way, right above the islands. If you love stargazing, this was a night you wouldn’t want to miss! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202612 min

Night Rainbows And 10 Even More Unusual Phenomena

Have you ever seen a rainbow at night? Moonbows are as cool as they are rare. They occur when the light gets refracted through water droplets in the air, just like it happens when a normal rainbow forms. But the source of light, in this case, is different. If you want to witness a moonbow, opt for a night when the Moon is at its fullest, for example, during a full Moon phase. But it's not the only rare natural phenomenon you can spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202615 min

Scientists Found the Strangest Natural Phenomena on Earth

Scientists found some of the strangest natural phenomena on Earth, and they are absolutely mind-blowing! From glowing blue waves that light up the ocean at night to rocks that mysteriously move across the desert all by themselves, nature is full of surprises. There are even lakes that can turn animals into stone and waterfalls that seem to defy gravity. Some of these weird events have clear scientific explanations, while others still leave experts scratching their heads. Earth is packed with hidden wonders, and these discoveries prove that our planet is anything but ordinary. Get ready to be amazed by the wildest, most unbelievable natural phenomena out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202612 min

12 Unusual Phenomena Don't Seem Natural At All

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Feb 13, 202613 min

Longest Rain Lasted for 3 Years + Other Rare Phenomena

Buckle up for some seriously wild weather tales! First off, we're talking the grand champion of rain – a three-year marathon! Can you imagine that non-stop drizzle? But that's not all – ever heard of columnar basalt? It's like nature's rock concert, with these epic hexagonal columns formed by cooling lava. Then, let's chat about fire rainbows – not your typical rainbow situation, these iridescent wonders paint the sky in a dazzling display. And hold up, frost flowers? Picture delicate icy petals blooming on freezing surfaces – it's like Jack Frost's floral masterpiece. Nature sure knows how to pull off some jaw-dropping stunts! ☔🌈🔥❄️ CreditsCredit: h_trismegistus / Reddit soupyhands / Reddit EXPLORE_PNW / Reddit photograteful / Reddit skysoleno / Reddit EphemeralOcean / Reddit Unknown author / Reddit SeasonedTimeTraveler / Reddit RealNukemon / Reddit TotherCanvas249 / Reddit LaurenceEdwards / Reddit Antscannabis / Reddit j3ffr33d0m / Reddit Alaric_Darconville / Reddit Alphabet_Qi / Reddit TheArcherofRed / Reddit PoppetFFN / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-podcast-bright-side/id1554898078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/p/c6a1e38a-bff1-4a40-9731-2c8234ccb19f/1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202611 min

Blue Volcano and 15 Other Extraordinary Phenomena

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Feb 13, 202610 min

This Island Is Rotating And Nobody Knows Its Mystery

This video discusses an island that was first discovered in 1876 but was later removed from all maps. In 2012, the island reappeared on Google Maps, and researchers were able to find it using echolocation devices. However, they were still unable to find any signs of human activity on the island. Some theories suggest that the island is actually a piece of technology created by space civilizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202610 min

Island That Didn’t Exist Until 1963, Appeared From The Sea Depths

Islands are usually associated with sand, beaches, vacation and relaxation. But what if I tell you there're some islands on our planet you'd never wanna visit? For example, an island full of venomous snakes... or an island with creepy dolls hiding in the trees. There's even an island that only a few people get the permission to visit. Here're 5 islands with terrifying and amazing histories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202612 min

Odd Natural Phenomena Science Has Finally Explained

Have you heard about those odd natural phenomena like spinning ice disks and spinning fire whirls? Scientists have finally explained how they happen, and it's fascinating! Spinning ice disks form in slow-moving rivers when a chunk of ice breaks off and starts rotating, creating a perfect circle as it grinds against other ice. Spinning fire whirls pop out during intense wildfires when heat and wind create a vortex, making a swirling column of flames. It's all thanks to a mix of temperature, density differences, and a bit of complex physics—nature's pretty amazing, right? And it has more surprises for you. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202612 min

This Island Hides Something That Doesn't Want You There

Are you ready to explore some new unique places? Then let's get on a boat: looks like a huge vessel has just sunk in the distance. In a couple of minutes, you see a small piece of land appear right in front of your eyes. It's releasing flames and lava. For the next three years, the small island covered with volcanoes will be slowly emerging from the water. Every day it'll erupt and fill the sky with black ash. What secret is it hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202615 min

The Island Haunted by a Mysterious Hum — And No One Knows How To Stop It

On a quiet Scottish island, there's a mysterious hum that no one can escape—and no one can explain. 🏝️🔊 Locals hear it day and night, a low, constant sound that seems to come from nowhere... and everywhere. Scientists, skeptics, and conspiracy theorists have all taken a shot at solving the mystery—but the hum remains. Could it be natural, man-made, or something even stranger? This video explores the eerie truth behind one of the most unsettling sounds ever reported. Hit play and decide for yourself—who or what is really behind the hum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202611 min

Mysterious Clouds Keep Appear in These Waters, No One Knows Why

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Feb 12, 202615 min