Bright Side

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most mysterious spots on our planet. It's a region of the North Atlantic Ocean which does not appear on any world maps. But is it just its reputation or the Bermuda Triangle really has a high incidence of disappearances? I've decided to figure out what makes the Bermuda Triangle so mysterious and unique... and I'm ready to share this knowledge with you. Here're the most thrilling facts about the Bermuda Triangle!

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What can be more soothing and relaxing than a hot bathtub filled with bubbles? Very few people don't like taking a bath... But what if you became a Mer-Man and spent a month in a bathtub? Let's take a look at the potential of human evolution in water. Your skin will change, you'll have different sleep cycles. Even your diet will change significantly!

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Let's turn the imagination on! You're sitting in a local coffee shop on Mars and hear the news: there's a huge creature in space. What if the giant Kraken lived in space? How would it survive there? And what if you were to face it right in space? I invite you on an unusual space adventure you'll never forget!

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If you've ever had your flight delayed for several hours, you know how annoying and tiring it is. You have to wait for your plane much longer than you've expected... But imagine being stuck at the airport for 18 years in a row! Well, one man didn’t have to imagine at all because that’s exactly what happened to him. His name was Mehran Karimi Nasseri and he spent a total of 18 years at the airport. How was it possible? And what did he do there? Here's his true story.

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If you see these QR codes right next to a parking meter, don't scan them! Many experts warn about randomly scanning QR codes off the streets. It may lead to scam websites where people can take your information and bank details and gain access to your credentials. The people behind this scam can then access your account and take out as much money as they want. I'm gonna tell you everything about this tricky scam and explain how to protect yourself online.

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Criminals regularly invent new tricky scams to be able to steal any car. The only way to protect your car from being stolen is to stay alert and well-informed and follow some essential safety tips. Here're hints and tips to avoid your car being stolen. For example, if you see a padlock on your car, you might find a note attached with a number for you to call. The number is for a nearby scammer or thief, hoping you'll call so they will charge you to remove the lock. What happens next? I'm gonna reveal this and other tricky scams!

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Ahhh, I should’ve been the one opening the program by saying that.

Why?

Helloo! Here stands the greatest photographer of all times.

You? No way.

Oh really? I always take out my camera when we go on a trip, remember?

I take photos, too! … with my phone… but I’m not claiming to be the best photographer ever.

I guess that’s why you always choose the photos I take for your profile pictures.

I’m not even using social media properly. But I’ll admit yours are better than mine. I never thought you were so into it. When did you start exactly?

To be honest, I didn’t use to be so into it. Around 5 years ago, I found my beautiful rollei 35mm from one of the boxes in the attic. It turned out it was from my uncle.

Hmm, It is one of those film cameras right?

Yeah. Since then, I’ve been trying to keep his legacy alive.

Oh, What a great thing to do! I respect this a lot. Keep it going, buddy!

Thank you! That’s why I’m SO excited about what we’ll be talking about today.

I’ve got some interesting stories for today. Since you’re “the greatest photographer of all times”, now I’m not so sure if you haven’t heard these stories before. I want you to enjoy them as much as our listeners. I’m curious what you’ve also got to tell us.

Even if I’ve heard them, it’s fine. I can talk about cameras and photos till morning. For today, I’ve got one story that will blow your mind, too.

Only one? I was expecting more from you.

Well, believe me you won’t need more because it has been puzzling even historians worldwide for years.

If it’s an unsolved mystery, maybe we can solve it today! Go on please.

Then, let’s go back in time a little. Around 100 years ago in the Russian Empire, photography was not something unusual.

But it was definitely something that only wealthy people could effort.

True. There’s this city called “Krasnoyarsk” in Siberia. Like every other city, it also has some postcards with some local buildings. Everything was fine for some time. But after a while, people noticed something in these postcards.

Aha?

There’s a small figure standing. In some photos, it’s really hard to notice her while she is quite obvious in the others. So,some researchers started investigating. First they zoomed in and improved the quality of the pictures to see what this figure looks like.

How does she look?

They guessed it was a 10 year old girl, appearing in almost the same clothes and standing with the same posture in every single photo! She’s always wearing a white coat and a wide brim hat. Her hair is quite long and braided over her left shoulder.

Hmm. If she looks almost the same in every photo, maybe they took all the photos on the same day?

Yeah, some people also guessed this. In each photo she looks the same but actually with a little change as well. If you take a closer look, you’ll see her hats and boots are different. For those who wonder; you can type “phantom girl of siberia” and check out the photos. Let’s see if you could find other differences in her clothes.

I want to see her too. Wait a second.

I already printed out the photos for you. Here, have a look [passes the photos to him.] But the fact that she is never ever smiling in these photos makes it even more enigmatic!

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You know what I’ve been thinking lately?

Here we are again! Tell me what’s on your mind?

I feel like going to REALLY cold places.

You? I give you only 3 days and you’d eventually end up going to Hawaii.

This time I mean it because I’m very inspired by those beautiful birds in tuxedos.

By what?

I mean.. by penguins. Ahh, aren’t they so cute?! They look like gentlemen wearing suits shambling around.

Hah. Where does this penguin love come from? You know it’s not like adopting a dog.

Yeah. That’s why I’m like “I should get to them.”

And?

I’ve been checking my possibilities for Antarctica!

Uhmm. Okay things are getting a bit crazy right now. You know there are countries like Peru, Chile where you could see them. Does going to Antarctica sound more possible to you than going to South America?

Yes. Because I’ve actually found a job vacancy in Antarctica. Uk Antarctic Heritage Trust announced that they’re looking for somebody who will be counting Gentoo Penguins in Antarctica and working in the souvenir shop at the same time!

Hahah. Man, I’m sorry but I can’t imagine you doing that.

Well okay at some point there are difficulties like having no time zone and cleaning penguin poop and-

What? Cleaning penguin poops? Hahah. Wow, that is the dream job!

And some personal hygiene issues...

Don’t tell me you won’t have water to wash your hands.

No no. I just remember reading something like “You’re lucky if a cruise ship docks nearby because that’ll be the only way for you to take a.. proper shower.”

Wow what a relief.. Hahah.

Yeah, also I won't have to pay my bills or any rent. There are like 2 ATMs though. I think I can survive for 6 months.

What would you need the atms for? Are you gonna be going to the clubs with your penguins?

It doesn’t sound so bad!

I would come to Antarctica only to witness this!

You know there’s a lot more to witness rather than my catchy dance moves with my penguins in Antarctica. Let me enlighten you a little bit more about it. Maybe you’ll change your mind eventually.

I’m cleaning my dog’s poop and that’s quite enough for me already. But let’s hear what you’ll say.

We can say that this coldest place ever can have temperatures as low as -128 ºF. So humankind didn’t really have a lot of attempts to discover it fully.

It’s amazing how living beings survive in this eternal cold.

And there’s a part we can’t even witness. The ice covering the continent hides a lot of things. Even today, scientists keep different creatures that don’t resemble any other living being.

According to some legend, below this ice there might be a hidden city. The lost city of Atlantis.

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Put on your swimsuits guys! Finally, summer is on the horizon! I can’t be the only one who’s “excited” this much about it right?

Hey! Don’t mislead people. It’s still early for swimming. You’re definitely not the only one enjoying the warm weather already though. People are outside.. having a picnic.. taking Vitamin D for their bodies. See? It shouldn’t be that early to swim for some!

Yeah not that early if you wanna get sick.

It’s warm enough already. Can’t you hear all these bird songs, see those green trees and the sweat on my forehead?

If I should be happy that you’re sweating, then I will be. But only if you remember to wear some deodorant.

Ha-ha. [a bit annoyed]

Okay.. okay. I know you’ve been looking forward to it since your body functions like a solar panel.

It does indeed! How about you?

Hmm.I’m okay with the warm weather but I should confess at some point when it’s really hot, you can’t make me go out before 6 p.m.

So you prefer to be a night owl instead of enjoying the beach and the sea?

Let’s say I “have to” prefer this. Even my body doesn’t react so well. I go red immediately. What’s the point of stewing outside, when you have an air conditioner at home?

Then you don’t need to worry about my topic today. It’ll give you an air conditioning effect or maybe a “freezer” would be a better word to use.

Hmm. I’m not sure what exactly you chose but I’m all ears.

Let me tell you first how I chose it; so, there’s no doubt the sun is so crucial for living beings like me. You know, lately I have this appetite of going to cold places with almost no proper sun.

True that, Mr. Antarctica.

So It made me think how much I would survive without the sun. what would happen in the long term.

Yeah, all this time we’ve been talking about unique species living all in darkness in the caves and dark places in some parts of the world. Do you think we’d evolve into something else?

If we could survive, maybe. Today I’ll focus on this hypothetical situation and tell what it would be like to live on Earth without the Sun.

Okay, let’s hear that.

So, The sun is the closest star to our planet and of course our life exists thanks to it.

Yeah. The sun beams make it warm enough for organisms to develop and live on.

For example; take plants. They convert the solar energy into chemical one and produce oxygen for us.

Yeah that’s why I’m one of those plant maniacs who adopt one when they go out. I’m in love with them!

If we should remember; nothing, literally nothing in the Universe can travel faster than light, so let’s say if the Sun disappeared, it would take 8 minutes for this good news to reach us.

Why 8 minutes exactly?

Because the sun is 8 light min. away from the Earth. It is the distance that light can travel in a min. I feel so strange that I’m the one giving all these scientific facts but not you.

Hahah. I’m just waiting for my turn. But to put it in a more solid example;If 65 million light years away, there were some advanced creatures with some powerful telescopes, they would be able to see dinosaurs, right?

Exactly! After this escape; even the Sun’s gravitational pull on our planet would continue for 8 minutes though.

So does that mean it would continue orbiting?

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Hello to all of you from a typical day.

No! Let’s say another day full of adventure!

Ahh buddy I've just come back from the bank. I wouldn’t call it an adventure but I do like the people who work there. It’s just .. you know something you do everyday. So everything is quite predictable.

Yeah if you’re always in that “routine” fair enough!

Isn’t it also difficult to get out of that “routine” when you have these certain things to do tho?

I’d agree with this. But partly. We can actually try simple things even in this cycle.

Like?

Like taking a different road to work or gazing at different things around you.

True. Does it ever happen to you like “oh has it always been here?”

All the time. Sometimes I turn off my senses so much that I don't pay attention to something I actually see everyday. Then I’m like “oh that’s very new to me”

Even if they’re not so new to us, sometimes we learn to understand the reality between some things.

Yeah there are so many things we use everyday or simply pass by but are we really sure about their true purpose?

Today we might surprise you about this.

Shall we begin?

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