Pipe bands are musical ensembles that feature the distinctive sound of bagpipes, along with drums and other instruments. They have a long history in Celtic and Scottish cultures, where they were often associated with military and ceremonial events. Today, pipe bands can be found around the world and are a popular form of musical expression […]
Note: we are republishing this story amid recent reports that show more and more Americans believe we’re in the middle of a national mental health crisis. More on this here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/08/mental-health-americans-see-crisis-amid-ongoing-covid-pandemic/9135532002/?gnt-cfr=1 A mother’s post about drawing a heart on her young son’s wrist went viral. Liz Petrone wrote about her son on Facebook, explaining that his […]
A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady trailing behind him. If he paused, she paused. In addition, she couldn’t take her eyes off him. She finally caught up with him at the checkout, and she turned to him and said, “I hope I haven’t made you uncomfortable, it’s just that […]
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in September 2015. 7 year old Alyssa received her worksheet from the teacher, which had an angry note in red asking her to stop writing her name in cursive instead of print. According to a Facebook post with a picture of the worksheet, the […]
There are so many objects out there, new or old, that we don’t know the true purposes of. But the good thing is, we don’t have to rack our brains to figure it out by ourselves. People in the Reddit community, What Is This Thing, are always ready to give a helping hand and will crack the mystery case in no time. We at Bright Side were puzzled when we saw some of the things shared in the group, and when […]
When our daughter’s teacher requested our presence at school for a discussion, we were taken aback. It came as a surprise to us. However, we decided to meet with her teacher the next day at school to discuss the matter. As it turned out, the teacher did not like our daughter’s drawings initially but after […]
Changes in your face can reveal important health information. Four key facial changes to monitor include: Thinning Eyebrows: Livestrong.com notes that conditions like hypothyroidism and atopic dermatitis can lead to eyebrow loss. Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid, often results in overall hair thinning. Atopic dermatitis, a common skin issue affecting 20% of people, can also contribute. […]
Weddings are probably the most beautiful events ever. Besides being a joyous occasion for friends and family, they are full of promise as the new couple starts their life together. Weddings are also so fun, and here’s one that doesn’t disappoint. During the reception a group of girls from Hooley School of Irish Dance in […]
Our home is a sanctuary, a place where we should always feel safe and secure, free from threats. It’s our haven, providing the rest we deserve after a long and exhausting day. For many, home is their comfort zone, and it’s vital to ensure that safety is never compromised while inside. To protect their privacy […]
In February, a group of friends purchased a couch from a Salvation Army store. After watching a movie, they felt something unusual in the cushions, and upon investigation, they found bubble wrap envelopes containing a total of $41,000. Initially, they contemplated spending the newfound wealth, but their moral values prevailed. Upon finding an envelope with […]