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Does the Universe have an edge? Where does space end? And what's beyond that point? The truth is we don’t know it. Not yet anyway. So let's imagine what a journey to the end of space would be like! Okay, year 2236. Space exploration is flourishing, and astronauts are the most respected professionals in the Solar System. Yet despite all technological advances, no sign of extraterrestrial life has been observed. Or rather, wasn’t… until two years ago. The GSA — Global Space Agency — registered a repeating signal like no other. It was coming from a galaxy billions of light years away and moving. The decision was made to construct a one-of-a-kind spaceship, exceeding the speed of light, to explore the signal. But to reach its full speed, it has to be piloted manually. And these four individuals are now going on board the ship for the most important mission in history… perhaps never to come back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do your moles mean and say about your personality? Bright Side has done some research for you to explain the meaning of moles on different parts of your body. An average human has between 10 and 40 of them. Some people see them as blemishes, but for most, they are “beauty marks.” Yes, we are talking about moles. Do you have at least one of those? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the toothiest critter that ever lived on our planet? For example, the strength of human jaws is about 160 pounds per square inch. It’s good to break some tough cookie or a pistachio shell, which is enough for survival in our harsh modern world. But what about more serious contenders? A mastiff is among the mightiest friends humans have, and it can easily snap a thick branch in two. A lion can show 650 psi — it’s four times stronger than the human’s bite! But did you know that the hyena’s jaw force is higher than that of both lion’s and tiger’s? Well, if hyenas were not cowardly, they would probably be among the most feared animals of the savannah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has the Internet impacted our lives? Gadgets and technology play a part in our lives, but it literally is just a part. Don’t ever succumb to panic — real life is definitely still out there despite the huge affect that the Internet has to modern life. Nevertheless, it’s funny to think about the hundreds of little ways it has changed our behavior. Here are ten of the ones we’ve noticed. How many do you recognize? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Recognize a Happy Couple. It starts out rather tame when couples first move in together. The place is kept tidy, bathroom time is private, and everyone stays on their best behavior. Then comes the time for odd little things that couples do when they get a little too comfortable around each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know the meaning of your name? Many people don't know that their names can have a serious influence on them as individuals. Your name can define and shape your character and personality. Have you ever noticed how similar the persons with the same name can be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From time to time, every one of us dreams of ending up in a situation straight out of a Hollywood movie. But what if such dreams come true, and, of all genres, you find yourself in a bloodcurdling chiller?! Even if this actually occurs, don’t be quick to despair! To help you stay on your guard, we at Bright Side have compiled easy-to-use instructions for successfully surviving all kinds of horror movie horrors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to get better at math, impress your teacher, and fool your friends? It’s not your fault if you’re terrible at math — maybe you just didn’t know these simple math tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eating too much sugar can seriously affect your health. What will happen to your heart, brain, and skin, if you quit sugar at least for a week? Eating too much sugar leads to weight gain, sharp mood swings, and even addiction. Some nutritionists consider sugar to be even more dangerous than fat, but we still don’t pay enough attention to the amount of sugar we consume every day. What will happen to you if you quit sugar at least for a week? Well, the changes are going to be incredible! We're going to tell you how you'll feel if you stop eating donuts and if it’s even worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are a mystery. They have no behavior patterns, and they alter everything around them wherever they appear. Maybe that’s due to the magic every woman unconsciously uses. And that’s what we at Bright Side are talking about in this video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to make butt rounder and bigger and your hips wider? These awesome tips will help you to build the toned butt and get in sharp fast! You will get to know what to eat and which exercises to do to achieve the desired result! We are regularly told that we are what we eat. So, does it mean that if you are dreaming of round buttocks, you must consume coconuts? Well, not exactly. To get your buttocks in shape, eating the right food is just as important as physical training! You will get to know what to eat and which exercises to do to achieve the desired result! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you know, art is not just a source of inspiration but a great mystery too. Artists often add unique little details to their paintings or leave messages that are impossible to notice at first glance. We’ve collected painting masterpieces with surprising secrets. At the end of the video, there’s a bonus waiting for you: one of the strangest hypotheses about the Mona Lisa. Stay with us and learn the things that you never knew before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE BOILED EGGS DIET: Lose 10 kg In 2 Weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A plane in the eyes of flight attendants and a plane in the eyes of passengers are two completely different worlds. We often have no idea about some secrets that the crew is hiding. Here are ten tips from flight attendants on how to get the maximum comfort in a plane. Pay attention to fact number 10: doing this, you actually insult air hostesses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to get rid of acne scars and spots? One of the best after acne treatment: it removes acne scars and spots in just 3 days. All the ingredients are natural and very cheap! Getting rid of acne is quite hard on its own, but when you feel like you finally did it, here's another problem – post acne scars and dark spots. We at Bright Side found eight simple and effective ways to remove all these unwanted spots. So, let's get right to the bottom of it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which trees are dangerous to humans? There are over 3 trillion trees on our planet that clean our air, help prevent water pollution and soil erosion, and provide us with oxygen and shade on a hot day. Some plants and trees, however, aren’t exactly that good since they’re super dangerous and can seriously hurt you or even kill. If you ever see any of them, don’t touch them and ask for help to remove them. When the fruit of the sandbox tree matures, it becomes dark brown and explodes, shooting seeds a whopping 150 miles per hour in all directions. You can imagine what a serious injury that could cause if you get in the way of these organic bullets. If a child or dog eats just one or two of cherry trees’ leaves, they’ll suffer from a horrible stomachache. And if they eat more than that, they’ll most likely end up with cyanide poisoning. If children or dogs eat or chew on Buckeyes, they’ll most likely suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Pets may have troubles breathing or start to stagger and shake. If you have an Ohio buckeye tree near your house, your best and safest bet is to pick up all the nuts and twigs and keep them out of your kids' and pets' reach. You’re unlikely to swallow two hundred seeds or munch on twenty apple cores, which is the fatal dosage for people. But if pets and other animals eat too many apples, it can easily kill them. Some of the cerbera odollam’s components are used to make deodorants and pesticides, but in its pure form, the cerbera odollam can be deadly. Manchineel tree is covered in poisonous sap, and if it comes in contact with your skin, it can cause blindness. Do not burn manchineel wood even if you have nothing else at hand to start a fire. The smoke from this fire will definitely lead to eye inflammation and even temporary blindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Digging holes in the sand might seem like harmless fun, but it can actually be really dangerous if the hole is deep. If the sand collapses on someone, it's super hard to escape because sand is heavy and dense. Research even shows that more people die from being trapped and suffocating in sand than from shark attacks! Unlike snow, which is lighter and gives you a chance to make an air pocket if you're trapped, sand doesn't allow that. Once it falls on you, it’s nearly impossible to move. So next time you're at the beach, be careful with those deep holes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, India... It's a country of great wisdom, incredible history, ruins of ancient cities, eastern spices, delicious tea, and beautiful nature. India gave the world a great civilization. You will never want to leave it. However, when you have to do that, don't forget to exchange your rupees. No one is allowed to take them out of the country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two types of people in the world: cat people and dog people. Today's video is about how different our four-legged friends’ views on devotion and love are. So here're 15 funny comics about how life with dogs and cats differs. By the way, are you a dog person or a cat person? Tell us in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a list of 12 super dangerous fungi and plants that might grow in your backyard. Some of them look like they come straight out of hell, which makes them quite unappealing, so you will unlikely want to touch them. But some of them actually look more than normal or even adorable, and they might be even more dangerous to you and your family. Promise you will not touch any of them! There are some plants that can easily kill you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many of us, our 30th birthday is a kind of psychological milestone. Some are afraid of this age, but we believe it’s completely in vain. There are lots of benefits to being 30: you’re still young but already much smarter and more independent than you used to be when you were 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tartar sauce might be great on your fish, but nobody likes to have tartar on their teeth. And I’m talking about bacteria-filled plaque that hardens and stains your pearly whites. It occurs when you forget the golden rule of 3: brush, floss, and rinse. When not removed, it becomes rough and can actually lead to gum disease. Not to mention, those yellowy stains can make you feel pretty self-conscious about your smile. But don’t worry! You’ve got everything you need to pulverize that plaque right in your kitchen! You can use baking soda, orange peel, or even strawberries and tomatoes for doing this! We at Bright Side are on bad teeth, bad breath, and poor oral care patrol. Here are 10 ways to get rid of tartar and shine bright like a diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the characters of "Harry Potter" looked like they did in the Books? J.K. Rowling brought us the world of Harry Potter and endowed it with an impressive number of secrets. However, some characters don’t match their descriptions from the books. Did you know that when the first book was written, Professor Snape was just over thirty? Watch this video for more surprising details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have our own "weird stuff" that we have to deal with on a daily basis. And that’s super cool because that’s what makes us human. Some people refuse to eat unless they have a knife, some people have a fear of looking into a mirror in a dark room, others avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks — all these quirks are common, and we all have them. So sometimes it's really fun to watch funny habits of the people around. These are some of such observations. Do you recognize yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how smart you are for your age? Here's your great chance to find this out! You will need to answer 15 questions, and you will get 5 points for each right answer. Don’t forget to count the points because you will need them to interpret the results at the end of the video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to start doing yoga? Easy-peasy! It’s time to start working on your body! These 15 yoga asanas will help you lose weight, belly fat, and will become your new favorite workout! Getting flat tummy is one of the hardest things to achieve. Some people find gym workouts to be the best way to burn that extra belly fat, but yoga asanas can be just as effective, if not more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the simple secret on how to look much younger. You have all the ingredients you need at home: keep your skin looking young and healthy with these natural home remedies! Bright Side has found a solution for you, 10 solutions to be exact. Here’s a list of 10 DIY beauty treatments to reverse the hands of time. You can find hundreds of anti-aging beauty products at any grocery store and even more of them online. Their manufacturers guarantee masks, cleansers, and creams that are “100% natural”, “super-effective” and even “magical”. But can you really trust them? When manufacturers produce goods in mass quantities, it makes sense that they want to turn a profit. So, they add preservatives and chemicals that take down production cost but also make these products not exactly 100% natural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to relieve stress? While a certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and even necessary, excessive stress can interfere with normal daily activities and take a toll on our personal lives and health. Today we at Bright Side invite you to try an ancient Japanese technique of self-relaxation that will not take you more than 5 minutes and can be done just about anywhere. To practice the technique, it is important to understand that each of the fingers of our hand represents a different feeling or attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s something romantic about being a flight attendant. They’re very polite, good-looking, and smile a lot. Plus, having to travel a lot for work seems like a dream! But becoming a flight attendant with the best airlines in the world is harder than entering the most prestigious universities in the world. There may be up to 200 candidates for one spot and less than 1% of the applicants will complete the job interview with success. Did you know that there are things flight attendants aren't allowed to do? They can’t have teeth braces, use earplugs, dye their hair purple, drink coffee, slouch, or chew gum. Also, tongue and nose piercings are obviously a no go. They can't slouch, and at some companies even put their hands in the pockets or cross their arms with their uniform on. And their smile must be impeccable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! Today's video is a bit unusual. You're gonna hear Charlie's story. Oh, at first Charlie's life was just amazing! He had everything he needed - tasty food, a warm house, love. But one day everything changed. One day... No, let him tell you himself. By the way, Charlie's a dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to survive bear or shark attack? What should you do if you are bitten by a snake? Here're some tips on what to do when you encounter a wild animal and how to survive wild animal attacks. When we meet some wild animals on a picnic or in the woods, we get scared. But we usually don't know what to do in each case as we might not fully realize the danger and act properly. Any warm-blooded animal might be a carrier of rabies. This is a lethal disease that can't be cured. The disease is transmitted through a bite or spit. However sweet an animal seems, you'd better not touch it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we look the way we look? Most of it’s down to our planet Earth, its atmosphere, gravity, that kind of stuff. When you go on a weeklong beach getaway, you get a tan. Basic. But what about living on a whole other planet? What would we look like if we lived on another planet of the Solar System? One astronaut spent a whole year living on the International Space Station. Zero gravity means no healthy pressure on your body, so his bones - got weaker. So did his muscles. It also gave him more space between his vertebrae, so he got a bit taller. And that’s only a year. The more time you spend at the beach, the darker your tan gets… so… What if we moved to Mars or Mercury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you train your mind? Yes, you can and should stretch it, as well. Exercises, games and even meditation can help you with that. Try them now and add this video to your favorites to make them a part of your daily routine. You will see the first results in a week, and it will work even better if you keep working out for a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sure you are following the hygiene rules the proper way? You will be surprised to know you are most likely doing them wrong! Here are the most common self-care mistakes. Pay attention, unless you want to do harm to your good looks or even health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to surprise your friends? How to become a true magician? A lot of #magictricks are a piece of cake to pull off yet just as impressive!. You’ll easily entertain a crowd and fool your friends with these super simple magic tricks! It’s probably safe to assume that executing an awesome magic trick requires a huge amount of preparation, practice, and skill. While that’s true for a lot of illusionary feats, there are tons out there that are a piece of cake to pull off yet just as impressive! Whether it’s bending a paper clip with your mind or making #pencillevitate , you’ll easily entertain a crowd with these super simple magic tricks! Now watch carefully! Not everything is as it seems… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More cartoons, more fun! Our little guy’s here again to make your day brighter! Do you wanna play with him right now? He's kind of dealing with a lot of new troubles, and you can help him get home. You can make fun of him, but be nice; he is so sensitive! By the way, he's going to dance for you and it's REALLY something! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you know about your body? These 17 Facts About the Human Body Will Send Chills Down Your Spine. These amazing facts may still be hard to swallow, but you will absolutely be all ears to hear about them. Did you love science at school? Let's face it, only a handful of us had the stomach for learning all the scientific stuff back then by heart. Today's topic will be easier to perceive. What is more, it will be much more exciting. We have 17 jaw-dropping facts about your body that may still be hard to swallow and digest, but you will be all ears to hear about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half the world’s population suffers from dehydration without even realizing that this can lead to serious health problems. Watch the video till the end to learn the ways in which dehydration can have negative effects and a simple way to check your level of dehydration in 5 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Creative and Comfy Beds That Prove Bedrooms Don’t Have to Be Boring. How to choose the most comfortable bed? Would you like to sleep in a bed like this? Whether it’s reading a book or drinking a cup of tea, life doesn’t really get any more relaxing than when you’re under the covers. The chance to lie in a soft, warm and cosy bed is probably the one thing we value the most when the weather’s cold and the sky is grey. Here are 14 of the most creative and comfiest bed designs we’ve ever seen. You’ll want to stay snuggled up forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is water fasting? What are its benefits? Intermittent fasting is gaining huge popularity as a dietary option, but what actually happens to your body when you fast? When I first heard about water fasting, I thought, “No way am I doing this!” But after doing some research and finding out about the benefits of this process, I changed my mind. And now I'm going to tell you what I experienced during my 20-day water fast. The first 2 days were going to be the most difficult. And they were indeed! I felt incredibly hungry — almost as if I had missed several breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. My energy level dropped, and my mood left much to be desired. I was increasingly irritated, and my patience was wearing thin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey guys! Do you like summer? Who doesn't, right? It's time for fun. At a barbecue, by the sea, in a park or on a lake shore. But wait! Who’s gonna bug you, and spoil all the pleasure? Someone very small, but very annoying. Insects. There are zillions of them, and most are innocent and scared out of their wits of the huge humans. But a few others can bite or sting you and cause real trouble. For example, almost all 40,000 different kinds of spiders are venomous. Don’t panic! Not for people. But there are 3 kinds of spiders whom you’d better avoid. Ticks aren't our friends either. They can infect people with encephalitis, borreliosis and other diseases. So if you wanna stay safe, remember which pests you’d rather keep off your party list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to clean your blood vessels? How to decrease the risk of heart attacks in the future? Are you ready to improve your overall well-being? Here are 15 food products that can take care of your heart and prevent heart diseases. Our heart is one of the most important organs, but, surprisingly, we take care of it the least, loading it every day with stress and unhealthy diets. And that's too bad because fatty food increases cholesterol levels, which leads to vascular plaques that prevent the heart from working correctly. In this video, you will get familiar with 15 products that perform all these activities! Some of them might surprise you with their health benefits! Watch till the end - as a bonus, you will find a recipe for a special drink for healthy blood vessels. And remember to press the like button in appreciation of our work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about women and girls? All of those books on how to understand women have nothing about the biological and social facts of the fairer side of humanity. Bright Side looked far and wide to find some pretty awesome and controversial facts about ladies — and here is what we got. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we could taste colors, what would each color taste like? Sounds like a hypothetical question but this is exactly what happened to me recently! It was a Sunday morning, and I fried eggs for breakfast. But something was definitely wrong. I wasn’t sure if it’s eggs or me, though. Now, you've tried fried eggs, right? They normally taste like… eggs. But that time, along with the egg, I could also taste lemon, vanilla yogurt, and even some paper. Whatever was the reason, I decided I’d be okay with just a tea for that day. But as soon as tried it, I spat it out. What is that? Did I put a spoonful of black pepper there? I tried to eat some strawberries but, along with the normal strawberry taste, they had a taste of hot chili. Suddenly, I got a weird thought. Do I… taste colors? And then I remembered something I read in one article once. Synesthesia! According to the theory, signals from one sensory system may end up in another system. For example, when a person can see the color of music or feel the smell of words. Something similar happens to newborn babies. And something similar happened to me... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to improve skin complexion? However, the sad truth is that nothing works. You’re probably unaware of the bad skin care habits you’ve picked up over the years. We’ve collected the most popular mistakes you need to stop making if you want to keep your skin healthy and young for a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Fast. What if you decided to quit eating for an entire week? Would it be dangerous for your body? Nowadays, many people prefer to stick to periodical water fasting, so they don't consume any food and drink apart from water. Water fasting should last for no more than a couple of days, and you should consult with a doctor beforehand. Among its benefits are lower blood pressure, improved insulin and leptin sensitivity, lower cholesterol levels, and weight loss. The first and most important thing is not to jump into a long session of water fasting right away. Your first experience with it should last for about 2 days. As you plan your 7-day water fasting, try to pick a low-stress time in your life. Doing this during exam season or when you're moving house isn't the best time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to survive a wild animal attack? Some animals look harmless and cute, but they can easily kill you. Could you have ever imagined that some of the nicest-looking animals might seriously harm you? Take a look at 10 adorable but very dangerous animals. To make you feel a little bit better, we added a bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Get Rid of Mice, Spiders, and Ants. How to keep pests out without hurting yourself with chemical repellents? According to the Canadian Center of Occupational Health and Safety, the chemicals in pest repellants may cause headache, diarrhea, mental confusion, weakness, loss of reflexes, unconsciousness, and even death. How about we go “au naturel” and try out some pest repellents that you can find right in your kitchen cabinet or garden? Try eucalyptus essential oil to keep spiders away, peppermint oil to wipe away ant trails, marigold to repel all kinds of pests like mosquitoes and flies, and aluminium foil or original scented dryer sheets to keep mice out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes you watch a magician's performance and can't help believing you’ve just witnessed real magic. In reality, even the most head-spinning tricks can easily be explained. Get ready to be amazed as we’re going to show you some famous magic tricks revealed. Catching a bullet with your teeth takes a lot of practice to nail it, but as soon as you grasp the concept, there's nothing simpler and safer. The trick goes like this: the lovely assistant shoots at the magician with a loaded gun. The magician gets the crowd going and pretends to be shot. He then magically spits the bullet out of his mouth. Most of you have probably seen street performers who seem to be magically floating in the air while seated. It’s incredibly simple and doesn't require any effort on the performer’s part. He just sits on a metal plate well-hidden under the illusionist’s baggy clothes. The legendary sawing in half trick is also easy to explain. There are actually 2 assistants in the box. And the real trick is to make those people as compact as possible. One way they do it is to have the assistants lie on their backs and pull their knees as close as they can to their chests. Or one of the assistants hides in a special compartment under the box holding the other one. They can also slide their legs down into special compartments that look like the table’s legs. The stunt for standing man cut in half trick needs some creative prep, and good flexibility. If you don't run away screaming in horror, you’ll notice that this man’s jeans cover only the parts of his legs below the knees. As for his legs from the knees up to his waist, it's a dummy. The front part of the magician's body is also fake. When he shows this trick, it's extremely important for him to keep the lower parts of his legs in a vertical position while hiding the rest of his body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've put together some mind-blowing rules of courtesy from Japan. Breaking them would seriously offend your Japanese friends or colleagues. Have you ever dreamt of visiting Japan? Seriously, who hasn’t? It is famous for its high-speed trains, colorful cherry blossom and kimonos, yummy sushi and incredible etiquette rules. Apparently, there is a ceremony and a set of rules for even the most routine things in the Land of the Rising Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices