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Say you’re walking home after having dinner with friends. It’s dark, but you don’t live too far away from the restaurant. Soon, though, you get that creepy feeling that someone is watching you. You see a dark figure walking toward you from an alley. What should you do? First of all, stay calm. It’ll be hard, but don’t let the stranger know that you’ve caught on to them or that you’re nervous. Second of all, stay aware of the stranger and your surroundings but do something that will let you collect your thoughts. And, of course, guys you should definitely know when and how to use your phone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happens If Plane Doors Open? What if the plane engine fails? What if a bird crashes into my plane? What if the plane flies too high? A lot of people are scared out of their wits each time they fasten their seatbelts on an airplane, even though, you have no real reason to worry about flying. You will certainly feel safe aboard if you know the answers to some common worrying plane questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. But sometimes words aren’t the only currency to measure its value. Some pictures cost millions of dollars, and a photo of Billy the Kid found in a thrift store is a good example of that. Billy the Kid was a legend of the Wild West. He only lived for 21 years, but even in that short time, this young man managed to become one of the most famous outlaws of his era. Interestingly, he never robbed banks, trains, or stagecoaches, but was rustling cattle and took part in gunfights. Even when he was captured, he managed to design a daring jailbreak. Pictures of him are so rare, those fans are ready to pay millions for them. Actually, there was just one officially confirmed picture of him by 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beauty of nature all around you, the fresh air, and days and days of meditative rest far away from civilization ahead of you. But you’ve been walking for quite some time to get this far, and now it’s time to set up camp. The woods around are dense, and there’s no suitable place to put up your tent. Then, you notice a nice green patch completely devoid of trees and only sprinkled with some low-growing bushes. You go there, smug about your find, and get to work on the tent. The ground is unusually soft and smooth, but that doesn’t bother you too much. By the time you’re done, it’s dark already, so you get inside the tent and crawl into your cozy sleeping bag. You wake up from a creeping feeling that something’s not right. You feel… wet? You rush out of the tent as quickly as you can and see that it’s started to sink into the ground. Turns out you’ve set up camp on a swamp! Swamps aren’t always obvious. But there are some other things that can ruin your forest vacation so today we'll tell you how to camp in the wood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's say, you're setting off on a long-awaited cruise; you're on cloud nine, and nothing could be further from your mind than paying attention to the safety precautions. But however unwilling you might be to waste precious vacation time on listening to safety instructions, you should remember that chances are, it could save your life. Yes, the odds of being trapped on a sinking ship nowadays are quite low. But there are things you can do to survive if the near-impossible does happen. Hopefully, it’ll never happen to you, but just in case, it's vitally important to know how to react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You obviously know that going to bed too late, smoking, and eating too much is unhealthy for you. But sometimes even the most harmless habits can present danger to our health. Did you know you could end up in the hospital if you stifle your sneeze? Or that chewing gum can make you feel less focused? Or that while reading in bed, you’re putting your eyes and spinal cord? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hotel is a place where you can relax while traveling, let your guard down, and just enjoy your privacy … or is it? You might not be as safe and alone as you think and you’d better be on the lookout for hidden cameras. Even though security companies promise that most Americans have nothing to worry about since the risk is quite low, you still have to be prepared for anything. You might think that these kinds of things only happen to other people in places far away, but that would naïve on your part. I’m sure the individuals whose stories we’ve talked about today also would’ve never expected something so traumatizing to happen to them. But in the blink of an eye, they were robbed of their privacy and sense of security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What shouldn't you throw in a toilet? 🚽 Plumbers discover plastic bottles, bricks, and even clothes there. Of course, you and I won’t try to flush down such things down the toilet. But who would have thought that even the most harmless things like dental floss or toilet paper can end up clogging a pipe? The information on the pack saying that toilet paper is safe to flush down the toilet is, most of the time, just a marketing ploy. In fact, such paper takes several hours to dissolve, which is more than enough time to form a clog. There is a simple way to find out if toilet paper will dissolve. Put pieces of toilet paper into a glass of cold water. If you still see big pieces 5–10 minutes later, it means that you can’t throw this toilet paper into the toilet. But if the pieces are almost impossible to notice, it means that you can believe the manufacturer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the age of the internet, young people were not interested in Instagram stars but in actors and actresses that they saw in movies and TV series. We are always ready to watch some of the old movies again, like Leon, Home Alone, Titanic, Spy Kids and others. But how do the actors that played our favorite characters look like now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to get rid of belly fat quickly? 💪 If you have no time to go to the gym, try these 10 at-home exercises to finally lose belly fat once and for all! It will take you a month to reduce excess fat around your waistline. No leaving your house, no special equipment needed, and no excuses! 💥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to understand what your dog wants? Do you know what your pet is trying to tell you in different situations? Dogs may be our best friend, but when it comes to communication, we’re more like neighbors, three doors down. Understanding a dog’s body language is essential for building a strong and trustworthy relationship with your four-legged friend. This is really important because dogs are a source of limitless positivity! Besides, sometimes, they’re trying to warn you of something! So, these useful clues will help you understand your pet or any other dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to relieve a headache? When you have a headache and the pill you need isn’t at hand, the situation seems hopeless. But there’s a scientific way to get rid of a headache called acupressure. Its effectiveness is confirmed by numerous scientific studies. By its nature, it’s a form of acupuncture and reflex therapy, but it doesn’t require special medical knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You. Love is a beautiful feeling that we hope everyone will experience at least once in their lifetime. They say you can’t control it but it turns out there are some simple psychological tricks that can make your crush fall in love with you for real. Find out how to make up a secret language, how to keep enough eye contact, how to make a positive association and even change the size of your pupils that can also be of help. These little life hacks can help you turn a small feeling into a serious relationship! However, don't forget that it's not the end of the world if someone doesn't share your feelings. It only means that your soul mate is still out there. And once you meet them, you won’t need any tricks to make them fall in love with you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each human body is absolutely unique: we all have distinct features that make us stand out from the crowd. Even though our bodies are complex machines, we can learn how they work better and know how to act in any strange situation. For example, did you know that if you feel moody, you should hold a pencil between your teeth? And the smell of rosemary can activate your super-memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New technologies are on the horizon, and they might just change the world soon! Take Meshtastic, for example – it’s a cool new tech that lets you communicate even without cell service by creating a mesh network with other devices. Then there's quantum computing, which promises to revolutionize everything from medicine to cybersecurity with its super-fast processing power. We’ve also got AI advancements making smart home devices even smarter and more intuitive. It's an exciting time, and these innovations are just the beginning of a tech-driven future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say that a brisk walk a few times a week can do wonders for your body. Maybe you’ve tried to boost the cardio factor by turning your walks into runs. With some work, you’d be able to build up some serious endurance. But what if you ran for an entire day? In 2015, Camille Herron set a world record by running 50 miles in about 5 and a half hours. Well, humans were built to run from an evolutionary standpoint (think of our ancestors chasing after their food) but does it mean that excessive running is healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technologies which has 4D --- factory-floor inspection telescope mirrors and systems biomedical research environmental sensing and imaging 4D printing and much more...Talk about 5D too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re getting around by car, train, or plane, traveling can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, even if you love it. Your flight can get delayed by a lot. Sitting in close quarters for a long flight can slow blood circulation and cause the muscles to cramp. Your ears can pop during take-off and landing. So pay attention to some tips that will make your next trip a breeze! For example, make sure you have an empty water bottle in your carry-on. That way, you can get past security with no problem and then just fill the bottle up at the airport. Most have drinking fountains, so you’ll save some cash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When bad hair days are your everyday reality, it really zaps the fun out of your morning routine. Thankfully, all you need to do to make your hair perfect is know your hair type and how to operate with it! In the 90s, Andre Walker, one of the most talented hairstylists who worked with Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry, came up with his own hair typing system. It was originally created for his hair care line but quickly became widely popular. Basically, Andre Walker classifies not one or two but 9 different types of hair! And it's time to find out which one of them is yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many parents have experienced that unpleasant situation when they realize their child’s behavior has changed, but they can’t understand where the problem came from. We at Bright Side have found some answers that all parents will be able to learn something from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices