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Bright Side
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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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It’s a Great Idea to Build a Skyscraper Out of Wood, And Here's Why
2d ago00:11:58Tap to summarizeThe highest skyscraper in the world is more than 160 stories high. Burj Khalifa is mainly made of concrete, steel and glass. But could a skyscraper be made of wood? Let's see if a purely wooden structure would be strong enough to support a 30-40 story building or even higher... And can wood replace steel in modern architecture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Europe Doesn't Build Skyscrapers Like US or Asia
2d ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeWhat's your favorite travel destination? Is it some beautiful European city like Paris, Rome or Athens? But have you ever noticed that European cities are much flatter than those in USA or Asia? Of course there're tall buildings in the financial districts but their number is nothing compared to those in other parts of the world. What stops Europeans from building a large number of skyscrapers and start looking like New York, for example? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This Medieval City Was Packed with Skyscrapers
3d ago00:12:14Tap to summarizeDid you know that medieval Bologna, Italy, was once packed with towering skyscrapers? Back in the 12th and 13th centuries, the city had nearly 100 tall, narrow towers built by wealthy families as both status symbols and defensive structures. These towers dominated the skyline, with the tallest reaching over 300 feet high! Today, only about 20 towers remain, with the iconic Asinelli and Garisenda towers standing as symbols of Bologna's rich history. And it's far from being the only place from the past with amazing secrets that will boil your brain even today. Let's dive into a journey through time - are you ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Weirdest Natural Disasters in the Earth's History
3d ago00:11:56Tap to summarizeEarth's history has seen some truly bizarre natural disasters. Take the Tunguska event in 1908, for example, where a massive explosion flattened 800 square miles of Siberian forest, likely caused by a meteor airburst. Then, there was a "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora, which led to global cooling, crop failures, and food shortages. There were more weird disasters in the history of our planet that could be called weird - let's learn more about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Luxury Skyscraper Is Sinking But People Live There
3d ago00:15:09Tap to summarizeThe leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most famous Instagram-able spots in the world. There are pictures of people leaning on it or pretending to support it so that it doesn't fall. But did you know there’re more leaning towers out there? I’m gonna tell you all about it. Also, you’ll find out why Venice is always flooded and why London’s Big Ben is tilting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Dubai Skyscrapers Are Not Sinking In The Sand
3d ago00:12:40Tap to summarizeThe tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa - a skyscraper situated in Dubai. It was build right on sand! Why doesn't it sink into it? Actually the whole Dubai was built on the edge of a desert and yet it's home to over 200 skyscrapers. Let's see how skyscrapers are built in deserts and what keeps them stable and strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →This Rock Is the Last Trace of a Disaster Lost to History
3d ago00:12:05Tap to summarizeImagine a 1,300-ton boulder perched high on a cliff in Tonga, nearly 200 meters inland and 39 meters above sea level. Scientists say it might be the last trace of a mega-tsunami thousands of years ago while local legends claim it was hurled there by the mythical hero Maui. And that’s just the beginning. From a cursed ranch in America to strange spheres falling from the sky, from lost pyramids in the Amazon to monuments older than Stonehenge, this compilation uncovers the most mysterious discoveries that challenge what we know about history and the world around us. Each story is a window into the unknown where science, myth, and mystery collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ancient Disasters Scarier Than Any Horror Movie
3d ago00:13:08Tap to summarizeImagine living through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that buried Pompeii in ash – way scarier than any horror movie! The Great Flood from ancient myths, like Noah’s Ark, would have been a terrifying sight with water everywhere. The Bronze Age collapse around 1200 BC saw entire civilizations fall apart, causing chaos and fear. The volcanic eruption in Santorini around 1600 BC devastated the Minoan civilization and sent shockwaves through the region. And let's not forget about the tsunami that hit the Minoan civilization around the same time, wiping out entire cities in a flash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Meet One of the Most Mysterious Insects in the World
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Insect Apocalypse Is Coming, Scientists Warn
3d ago00:12:09Tap to summarizeBillions, maybe even a trillion, cicadas are set to emerge in a super rare double-brood event. This means two broods, Brood XIII (which shows up every 17 years) and Brood XIX (every 13 years), will pop out at the same time. Entomologists, who study bugs, divide cicadas into these "broods" to track when they emerge. Usually, different broods come out at different times, but this year, both will appear together, something that last happened 221 years ago in 1803. This amazing synchronicity won’t happen again until 2245, and these broods are conveniently located right next to each other.#brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD...Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id...----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our Social Media:Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of...Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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