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Bright Side

TheSoul Publishing

Whether you’re into useful tips for self-improvement, psychology, recent discoveries, mysterious stories, or just your day-to-day routine, there’s something for everyone! You can expect all that and more coming at you in five new episodes every day. If you’ve got a thirst for knowledge that never quits, then join our community! We have a good time, so take your shoes off, kick back, and make yourself at home here on the Bright Side of life!

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14:06

The Only Way to Survive a Free Fall from Plane

Bright Side ·

2025/10/05

Imagine: you’re flying! But wait, where’s the plane? A wingsuit? Parachute? Anything! Uh-oh, looks like you’re 6 miles high and free-falling! So, is this it or is there a way to hack yourself out of this dire situation?A person’s chances of survival when falling from a height of 35,000 feet (10,000 m) are slim. Anyway, despite this poor outlook, you still have a glimmer of hope! You’ll be surprised to know that if you were to stumble from the top of a tall building, you’d be in a much worse

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14:13

Why Planes Don't Fly Over Antarctica

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

Have you ever wondered if there are things an airplane simply can’t or won’t do? It turns out that airplanes have strict rules regarding their pathways in the sky – for safety reasons, and for the sake of staying friendly with continental neighbors. Some of the places they’re not allowed to fly over might surprise you! For example, planes won’t fly directly over the Earth’s poles and over the Pacific Ocean. You can't see planes over Tibet and over the City of Mecca. The airspace over Walt Disney

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13:34

Everyone Believe This Guy Entered the 4th Dimension

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

Imagine you’re going on a hike with a few of your friends to the Grand Canyon. You’ve planned to spend the night, camp like boy scouts, and most importantly, have fun. As you’re on the trail towards your destination, your fastest buddy is a few hundred feet ahead. Suddenly, you see him tripping, and just as he’s about to hit the ground, he vanishes into thin air, right in front of your eyes. What would you do? Would you trust your eyes, or think of it as a hallucination? That's exactly what

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14:12

20 Things Proving That Japan Lives In 3018

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

What's so special about Japan? Anyone who visits Japan will be amazed by something, like robots working as hotel staff or vending machines on every corner! We’ve collected 20 outstanding innovations proving that Japan must be living in 3018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:06

10 Greatest Magic Tricks Finally Revealed

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

The skill of a magician lies in their ability to keep you frozen in anticipation of their next unbelievable trick. It often seems that magicians are capable of doing things which defy all known laws of the universe. Do you know how to bend a spoon? Or how to fly without wings? Let's have a look at the most famous tricks that have amazed people over the years from a new, scientific angle. They are not all that they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:04

Why Ultra-Long Flights Are Better Than Short Ones

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

Long-haul flights. You know, those marathon adventures that fly you half-way around the world, are terrifyingly boring, and tire you to no end. But nowadays, long-distance travel is nothing like it was years ago! And the experience of flying 20 hours straight might turn out to be much more enjoyable than you expected! Let's say you need to get from Singapore to New York, which usually takes about 19 hours. Chances are, you'll travel the distance of almost 10,000 miles on a plane that has been

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6:20

WHAT YOUR FOOT SHAPE REVEALS ABOUT YOU

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

Your feet can say a lot about you and your true character than you think. Bright Side invites you to take a look at these illustrations proving that. We all have different feet and toes, but we hardly think what it might mean and how it connects to our personalities. However, it does! You might be very surprised to learn that your feet can say far more about you than you think. Take a closer look at the shape of your feet to learn something surprising about yourself. Learn more about your ad

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13:30

20 Things to Avoid to Become a Real Lady

Bright Side ·

2025/10/04

Some people consider the rules of etiquette to be outdated and old-fashioned. However, good manners never go out of style. If you want to be taken seriously, you should know there are things that can ruin your image of a true lady. We at Bright Side have come up with a list of typical etiquette mistakes a lady would never make. Keep them in mind, and you'll always make a great first impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:58

11 Things Happy Partners Do Before They Go to Sleep

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

How to strengthen the connection between your partner and you? What is vital for a happy relationship of a couple? Here’s a list of 11 simple but very effective recommendations from well-known psychologists. They speak about how to behave toward your partner before calling it a night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:36

A Man Who Nearly Drowned at the Height of 30,000 Ft

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

Not many survival stories can rival the miracle that happened to Marine Lt. Col. William Henry Rankin in 1959. See for yourself: one bad day, this man nearly drowned -- falling from the sky! Um, are you saying that it sounds too paradoxical to be true? So, it was a high-altitude flight, and Rankin, together with his wingman were flying at the height of more than 47,000 ft. The only thing that could cause some trouble was a storm that was raging far beneath the planes, but now, it didn't present

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13:31

What If the Titanic Sank Today

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

Sea travel is safer today than at any point in history. But still, how worried should we be? Could a Titanic-like disaster happen today? Before we can answer our main question, we need to know what led to the sinking of the Titanic becoming one of the worst maritime disasters in history. Everyone knows the basic story: the ship hit an iceberg and there weren’t enough lifeboats. The first big issue contributing to the ship's demise had to do with the culture of early twentieth-century ocean liners

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22:30

25 Strange Phobias You May Not Know You Have

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

When was the last time you felt terrified? Maybe you were walking in the dark and heard a strange noise right behind you. We all fear something. Our hearts start beating like crazy, we sweat and tremble, run out of breath and sometimes even have a full-blown panic attack. Hit “thumbs up” if you are afraid of something. It is okay to admit it. Here's a list of 25 bizarre and unique phobias you won’t believe exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:37

10 Signs Your House Is Being Watched by Robbers

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

How to know if your house is being watched by burglars? Many people protect their homes. Some choose alarms; others rely on strong doors with complex locks. Some go even further by installing security cameras, LED lights, smart locks, and high-tech security gadgets. But even the most observant people don’t always notice that robbers have already started to watch their home and are waiting for the right moment to make a move. Pay attention to details that can be connected with theft, even if they

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15:40

12 Shocking Facts About North Korean Soldiers

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

You’ve probably heard scary stories about the lives of the 25 million people in the reclusive and isolated nation of North Korea. If things are so rough for ordinary people, imagine how hard it must be for those serving in the military! Let’s see what it’s like to be a soldier in the North Korean army. Terrible nutrition, uniforms that injure soldiers, no way to escape and even worse conditions for women who suffer emotionally and physically - things get really tough and even more horrible you could

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12:38

If You See This Bug One Day, Don't Squish It!

Bright Side ·

2025/10/03

So you’re at home, enjoying your evening tea under a warm blanket, when all of a sudden you see a huge — no, enormous! — mosquito. Its long and gangling legs have a span of your palm, and it clumsily bumps into all the obstacles it meets. Despite its awkward appearance, it’s still terrifying! What if it carries malaria? Slowly, not to draw the monster’s attention to yourself, you get out from your soft chair and run for it into the bathroom, lock yourself in there, and open the browser on your

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13:32

All Zodiac Signs Have A Hidden Addiction, Here's Yours

Bright Side ·

2025/10/01

Have you ever wondered where our habits and vices come from? An Aries can be pretty impatient, moody, and impulsive, Geminis are affectionate, adaptable, and quite curious about life and the world around them, Leos have natural charisma and charm instantly make them the life of the party anywhere they go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:00

What 1 Dollar Will Buy You Around the World

Bright Side ·

2025/10/01

What could you buy with $1 around the world? We at Bright Side asked our friends what a dollar can buy them in their countries. Their answers might surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:24

Minecraft 360° VR Extreme Roller Coaster Ride Will...

Bright Side ·

2025/10/01

And here we go again: the great game of optical illusions is about to begin. How well do you trust your mind? We can’t even imagine how often our sight, hearing, or smell cheat us. Our past experiences, hidden desires, and influences are responsible for making optical illusions work. Our brain is always in search of patterns so don’t trust your eyes. Sometimes we see what we want to see rather than reality. Today, we'll show you some optical illusions which can prove that things are not as simple as

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13:02

Why Planes Don't Fly Over Kaaba

Bright Side ·

2025/10/01

Ever wondered why airplanes would not always fly in a straight line from one point to another? After all, they’re in the air, what could possibly stop them? Well, there are plenty of reasons for that, and while some are common, others might be harder to explain. Did you know, for example, that planes can't fly over Paris? It seems surprising that the capital of France, despite having four airports within its city limits, has prohibited airspace but it's true! Moscow is another big city over which

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14:30

20 Secrets Buckingham Palace Is Hiding from Strangers

Bright Side ·

2025/10/01

Ever dreamed about living in a palace? Like Buckingham Palace, for example? Well, it’s a nice place, so why not? This ostentatious home is pretty old and huge, but the location is close to schools and shopping! And besides that, it’s got a lot of interesting secrets. When you learn about them you'll get a glimpse of what it's like to live there. Did you know, for example, that the Royal family can receive treatment without leaving the palace? Or that the River Tyburn flows under the south wing of

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