An unusual phenomenon occurred in Oakville, Washington, in August 1994. Instead of rain, jelly-like substances fell from the sky. The next day, dozens of people got flu-like symptoms. Scientists analyzed the substance: it contained two types of bacteria, one of which is usually found in the human digestive system. They couldn’t find a connection between […]
Speaking a different language—whether it’s your grandparents’ tongue or high-school Spanish—fundamentally changes the structure of your brain. Put a bunch of these malleable minds together in a company, and you create the potential for some truly original thinking. Read the article HERE!
Tea has long received world-wide recognition as one of the most refreshing drinks ever invented — any tea lover can easily vouch for that. Yet its simplicity is deceptive: in fact, tea is a mysterious drink, steaming with endless possibilities, which can be brewed in many different ways and from a variety of ingredients. Read […]
March is considered to be the first month of spring and in Greece and Greeks welcome spring by celebrating an ancient annual custom with the tradition of “Martis” which means March in Greek where both adults and children adorn themselves with red and white brackets made of thread from March 1 to March 31. Martis […]
Sometimes we believe that people who have achieved great things in life were born under a lucky star, but throughout history we can see that success is simply the result of perseverance and failure. Read the article here!
It’s impossible to imagine life on our planet without the Sun. We’ve all seen how incredible sunrise and sunset can be — it’s something you just can’t tear your eyes away from. But have you ever tried to imagine what this might look like from the vantage point of different planets and moons in our solar […]
It’s not unusual to be feeling a little glum at this time of year. The festivities are over, you’re back at work, the weather is bleak and pay day still seems a long way away. These factors contribute to what is annually dubbed as ‘the most depressing day of the year’ or ‘Blue Monday’. Read […]
Watch out! Today is Friday the 13th, known by many as the unluckiest day of the year. While many will laugh off the superstitious day, others will remain in bed paralyzed by fear and avoid daily tasks, conducting business or traveling. In the U.S., an estimated 17 to 21 million people suffer from a fear […]
The Romans named January after Janus, the God of beginnings and transitions. Janus had two faces, one looking at the past and what’s coming to an end, and one looking forward, towards new beginnings and what’s coming. January’s birthstone is Garnet, which represents balance! The flower connected with this month, is the carnation, which symbolizes […]
There are many benefits to knowing more than one language. For example, it has been shown that aging adults who speak more than one language have less likelihood of developing dementia. Additionally, the bilingual brain becomes better at filtering out distractions, and learning multiple languages improves creativity. Evidence also shows that learning subsequent languages is […]
The Aztecs called chocolate the food of the gods, it was sold in Europe as a cure, and today it’s the most favorite treat on Earth. It also benefits our health. We at Bright Side decided to pull together all its healthy properties. But one should remember that they apply only to bitter dark chocolate […]
