9 Things You Should Never Forbid Children from Doing

Some rivers around the world are even more dangerous than the Amazon! First, there’s the Congo River in Africa, with its terrifyingly deep waters and strong currents that could sweep away even large boats. Then there’s the Nile River, which might seem calm in parts but has deadly crocodiles and hippos ready to defend their territory. The Mississippi River in the United States can look peaceful, but it has strong currents, hidden whirlpools, and frequent floods that make it hazardous. Over in Asia, the Yangtze River is another risky river with sudden floods and currents that have taken countless lives. And finally, the Mekong River, stretching through multiple countries, is filled with underwater hazards and giant catfish that could rival anything in a scary river story! ⁠#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

What if the world’s most iconic statues weren’t just art… but vaults of ancient secrets? From a 14th-century banknote hidden in a Buddha's head to sealed letters inside Spanish relics — and even mysterious voids beneath the Great Sphinx of Giza — we’re uncovering the secrets that history literally tried to bury in stone. Join us as we explore ancient time capsules, forgotten messages, and the strange, sacred objects hiding inside sculptures across centuries. One statue held a curse. Another? A link to lost civilizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, geologists were baffled by massive underground tunnels in Brazil — but the mystery has finally been solved. Scientists have confirmed these enormous structures, known as “paleotunnels,” were carved by giant prehistoric sloths living between 8 million and 10,000 years ago. What do these tunnels reveal about Earth’s past megafauna? Could there be more undiscovered beneath our feet? Dive deep into this groundbreaking discovery and learn why these extinct creatures were nature’s original diggers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily life in Antarctic research stations is all about routine and teamwork. Scientists and staff work together to study the environment, animals, and climate, often spending hours outside in the freezing cold collecting data. Inside the station, people eat meals together, work in labs, and do chores to keep everything running smoothly—like shoveling snow or maintaining equipment. Since it’s so isolated, everyone becomes like family, sharing movie nights, games, or even celebrating holidays together. Communication with the outside world is limited, so internet access is rare, and calls home can be difficult. Despite the cold and the isolation, many people find the experience exciting and a special chance to explore one of the most unique places on Earth. Credit: Halley VI: by Hugh Broughton Architects CC BY-SA 4.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...⁠ Station princesse Élisabeth: by Ben2 CC BY-SA 3.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...⁠ CC BY 2.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Comandante Ferraz: by Marinha do Brasil ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...⁠ Comandante Ferraz: by Ministério da Defesa ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...⁠ Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: ⁠https://thesoul-sound.com/⁠ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD...⁠ Subscribe to Bright Side: ⁠https://goo.gl/rQTJZz⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside  ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside.official  ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of...⁠ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Did you know there’s a theory that ancient underground tunnels secretly connect Europe? Archaeologists have found mysterious passageways under places like Scotland, Germany, and Turkey, some dating back over 12,000 years! These tunnels aren’t massive—just wide enough for a person to crawl through—which has sparked wild guesses about their purpose. Some think they were secret escape routes, while others believe they were used for trade, protection, or even religious rituals. Nobody knows for sure, but it’s fascinating to think about ancient people digging these tunnels with primitive tools. Credit: Guio- / Reddit CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Erdstall Ratgöbluckn: By Pfeifferfranz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Perg Erdstall: By Wolfgang Sauber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Erdstall Ratgöbluckn Perg: By Pfeifferfranz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Perg Erdstall - Gang: By Wolfgang Sauber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Perg-Oberösterreich: By TREM-RRRR, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologists think that limits make a child feel safer and calmer. However, certain restraints can do just the opposite, making your little one feel insecure and slowing their development. Here are some things you should allow your kids to do – for instance, crying and being noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ancient door hidden deep in ruins—sealed, untouched, and completely mysterious. No one knows who built it, why it's locked, or what waits behind it. Some say treasure, others say danger. All we know is… it’s never been opened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cats have lived with humans for more than 4,000 years but we still don’t know everything about them because they are really mysterious creatures. Did you know that cats can make up to 100 different sounds? Or that they can't taste sweets? Or that some ginger tabby cats have freckles around their mouth and even on their eyelids? And these aren't the only surprising facts about cats you may have missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices