Bright Side

Here on Bright Side podcasts, two hosts are ready to share the information that didn't make the newspaper headlines in 1912. What if the Titanic didn't sink just because of an iceberg? There is more to the story that you know. Kate and Leo, however famous, aren't as fantastic as the true survivors of the Titanic tragedy who had their stories told. How much do you not know?

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If you think you've stopped growing and you're at the pick of your height, I have great news for you! You can grow an inch in height in just five minutes! The recipe is easy and effective: all you'll need is a chin-up bar or somewhere to hang from...

Here're 8 lifehacks you can do to improve your body. You'll find out how your ear can help you if your throat starts itching. Also, you'll learn how to impress everyone at the next pool party you’ll attend! And the coolest trick will help your eyes relax if you keep staring at the screen for hours without proper rest.

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On the surface, modern alligators might not seem as impressive as the giants they once walked among. That doesn't mean these guys aren't any less dangerous. In Florida alone, seven to ten people fall prey to alligator attacks every year. About six percent of these attacks prove fatal.

That begs the question of what to do if a gator starts to think you look tasty. If you encounter a gator on dry land, the first step is to run. By the way, alligators are surprisingly fast but don’t have very much in the way of endurance. They’ll usually get tired and give up quickly. But what if one manages to catch you by surprise?

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A tsunami is a string of immense waves that appear after earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, and even asteroid impacts. The largest mega-tsunami wave ever recorded was documented on July 9, 1958, in Lituya Bay, in Alaska. The height of the wave reached a stunning 1,720 ft.

This situation is no joke, and as soon as you find out that a tsunami is coming, you must act immediately to save your life. Here’s what you need to do right away.

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What do cinnamon rolls, a rose garden, and fresh linen have in common? That’s right, they all smell so good you can’t get enough of that aroma. The good news is your house can smell just as dreamy if you follow some simple tips!

Do you know, for example, how vinegar can help you combat stinky toilet? Or why you should keep baking soda in your fridge? Or how to deodorize your bathroom? Oh, this one is really cool! Just sprinkle the cardboard tube inside toilet paper roll with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Whenever you rip off a piece of toilet paper in the future, the essential oil smell will come out and deodorize the room!

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Elections are one of the most awaited events in a country. And picking the most intelligent and responsible representative is definitely a must. Most of us have our very own expectations, but seeing a cat or a dog on your ballot isn’t one of them.

Non-human electoral candidates: this is the term coined for animals who run for a specific office. There are, surprisingly, a lot of amazing cases all over the world. In case you’re wondering why and how this happened, the answer would be either a kind of protest or purely for entertainment purposes. So what would happen if a dog or cat has been elected as a Mayor?

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To be fair, about 80% of all flights are ON time — that is, within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. The other 20% are delayed, and it might seem a huge number, but consider this: a commercial flight is not like hopping into a car and driving away. It’s an extremely serious operation that requires lots of coordinated work from hundreds of people. Just recall how many steps do you, as a passenger, need to take to get on board!

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So, ever seen an athlete packing it with bananas after an intense workout? You know, there’s a good reason for that, and it concerns you and me as well! Of course, you don’t have to munch on the long yellow stuff like crazy, but eating a single banana every day can definitely do you lots of good!

For example, if you’re on the track to shedding a few extra pounds but having difficulty curbing that sweet tooth, a banana can help you out. Its natural sweetness is a blessing when you’re craving for something sugary! Also, a medium-sized banana contains only about 100 calories, as opposed to 400 in a chocolate bar you would eat otherwise. So stack up on a bunch of those yellow goodies and lay them on your desk!

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It might seem like all humans are born the same, and it's impossible to predict the future success of a young kid. However, it turns out there are some common features that make successful individuals stand out from the crowd, and these features start showing at an early age. And no, it’s not that silver spoon they have in their mouth.

Did you know, for example, that gifted kids can be really rebellious and stubborn? Yup, don't scold them! While your kid's naughty behavior might be your worst nightmare, it may mean that he or she is going to become very successful in the future! Paradoxically, children who don't want to conform to the rules, defend their independence, and flat out refuse to obey their parents are much more likely to become rich and successful. Btw, there are 14 more common traits most gifted kids share that can foretell a bright future before they even start school!

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Something strange happens in a small village in Poland. Local women sound the alarm. The mayor wants to reward someone who delivers what's been missing. Experts try to solve the inexplicable mystery that'd gripped the place... Relax, nothing criminal going on there. Just a little demographic puzzle.

Miejsce Odrzanskie is an old, cozy village in the south of Poland. A little over 300 people live there now. Many of them have daughters, sometimes even two per family. Just like in the rest of the world, you’d say, except for one thing. Not a single boy has been born there in nearly a decade.

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