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The Worst Plane Crash Avoided by a Split Second



In 2017, Air Canada Flight 759 came terrifyingly close to causing one of the worst aviation disasters ever at San Francisco International Airport. The plane was supposed to land on a clear runway but instead started descending onto a taxiway where four fully loaded planes were waiting to take off. The pilots mistook the taxiway for the runway in the dark, coming within 14 feet of hitting another plane. A quick-thinking air traffic controller yelled for the Air Canada pilots to abort their landing at the last second. The plane pulled up just in time, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic pile-up that could’ve affected hundreds of lives. Experts later said it was sheer luck and sharp reactions that prevented tragedy that night.
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Ancient Underground Tunnels Secretly Connect All of Europe



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/by-sa/3.0/: Erdstall Ratgöbluckn: By Pfeifferfranz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18819935 Perg Erdstall: By Wolfgang Sauber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21131331 Erdstall Ratgöbluckn Perg: By Pfeifferfranz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18819687 Perg Erdstall – Gang: By Wolfgang Sauber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21131082 Perg-Oberösterreich: By TREM-RRRR, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89509460 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/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en 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.

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Could You Reach Other Continents If the Oceans Vanished?



If the oceans suddenly vanished, the continents would still be separated by deep trenches and valleys left behind by the water. Instead of walking or driving to another continent, you'd have to navigate rocky, uneven terrain filled with underwater mountains and volcanoes. Some places might be connected by land bridges, like Siberia and Alaska, but others would still be impossible to cross without special gear. Plus, the lack of water would create extreme weather, with no oceans to regulate temperatures or produce rain. So, while it sounds like a fun idea to explore the ocean floor, it would actually be a super challenging and dangerous journey. The best way to reach another continent is to keep the oceans right where they are! 🌊
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Tricky Riddles to Make Your Mind Go into Overdrive



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The Creepiest Things Astronauts Saw Out There



Astronauts have seen some truly creepy things out in space! One time, a crew on the Apollo 10 mission heard strange, "outer space music" while orbiting the Moon, and it gave them chills. Then there are unexplained flashes of light that astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) report seeing, even with their eyes closed—scientists think they might be cosmic rays zipping through their retinas! Another eerie moment came when Chris Hadfield, a famous astronaut, once saw what looked like a flying object outside the ISS—but it turned out to be a chunk of frozen liquid. Still, some astronauts report seeing things that just can’t be explained, like moving lights or objects. Animation is created by Bright Side. —————————————————————————————- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en 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

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Red Flag Moments: Escape Before It’s Too Late



Nature has its way of sending out warning signs when danger is near, and knowing them could save your life! For example, if you see purple or green skies, it could mean a tornado is on the way, so it’s time to take cover. Unusually quiet forests—where even birds stop chirping—might mean a predator is lurking or a storm is about to hit. If you spot brightly colored bugs or animals, they’re often warning you to stay away because they might be poisonous. A sudden receding shoreline at the beach is a sign of an incoming tsunami, so run to higher ground immediately! And if animals around you are acting strange—like suddenly fleeing or gathering in one direction—it might mean an earthquake or another disaster is coming. 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/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en 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.

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She Went Down with the Titanic – and Lived to Tell the Story



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The Mystery of India’s Ancient Flying Machine



Did you know there's a legend about an ancient flying machine in India called the Vimana? These fascinating machines are mentioned in old texts like the Vedas and Ramayana, where they’re described as floating palaces or chariots that could soar through the skies. Some even believe these flying wonders were powered by advanced technology, way ahead of their time. The idea has sparked debates, with some saying it's just mythology while others wonder if ancient civilizations knew more than we think. Scientists and historians are skeptical because there's no solid evidence of Vimana being real, but the descriptions in the texts are super detailed and intriguing. Credit: JUAN CORTES / flickr robb24iscute / flickr Sushruta: By Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48040093 Scattered Temple: By Sarvodaya Shramadana- https://flic.kr/p/iksv, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=378006 CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/: Rukma-Vimana: By T. K. ELLAPA, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36873333 Harappa: By Sara jilani, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35282470 Weights and scales: By Karelj, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37481946 CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0: West Pediment: By Michael Gunther, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35746813 nose reconstruction: By Aniruddhbhaidhadhaldhadhal – http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/broughttolife/techniques/rhinoplasty, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60556277 Aryabhata-5: By 1940368 Hemateja, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95799049 Teli ka Mandir: By Unknown/Ms Sarah Welch – http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/other/019pho0000050s2u00084000.html, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64463988 Indus Valley Civilization: By Yodaspirine, Jane McIntosh – The Ancient Indus Valley: New Perspectives, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98948212 Indus valley civilisation in india: By Devanshimehta1830788, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86993882 Patanjali yoga: By Sanju 1810181, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87233961 Thirupoovanur Chaturanga Vallabeswarar temple: By Ssriram mt, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146691560 Chaturanga Chess Set: By Chaturaji, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110372511 Susruta: By Wellcome Images – https://wellcomecollection.org/works/zqhc6qjz, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36422819 Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside —————————————————————————————- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-podcast-bright-side/id1554898078 —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Snapchat – https://www.snapchat.com/p/c6a1e38a-bff1-4a40-9731-2c8234ccb19f/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

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The Woman Who Spent 17 Months in a Cave



Imagine living in complete darkness, deep underground, for 17 months—no sunlight, no people, just the echo of your thoughts. That’s exactly what happened to Beatriz Flamini, a Spanish climber and extreme sports enthusiast. She volunteered for a science experiment to see how isolation affects the human mind and body, and she spent all that time in a cave without contact from the outside world. Beatriz passed the time by reading, exercising, and writing journals, but she didn’t even know how long she’d been down there until she came out! When she finally emerged, she was surprised to find the world had changed in ways she never expected. And she wasn't the only one who spent months inside a cave for science!
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