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The First Photograph of The Moon

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At a time of year when days are short and the nights long, we in the northern hemisphere spend a good deal of time gazing at the night sky — an occupation that has always lent a particular sort of enchantment to our earthbound lives. Humanity’s fascination with what’s out there is hardly new: the desire to explore uncharted waters and discover new lands speaks volumes about our enduring curiosity, while the hold that a heavenly body like the moon has on our imaginations suggests that we’ve never limited our ambitions to the terrestrial realm. Read More...

The Rock, Tina Fey, Chris Pratt Throwback Photos VIDEO

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March 31, 2017 3:18 PM EDT What’s better than getting to see hilarious throwback photos of your favorite celebrities? Getting to see their reactions to those often cringe-worthy shots. Luckily, Graham Norton has a penchant for taking big-time stars on a stroll down memory lane by showing them pictures of themselves that they probably wish didn’t exist. The late night host released a montage video Thursday of celebs such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy and Chris Pratt taking a gander at some of their best — and most embarrassing — snaps of yesteryear. Read More...

The Story of the First Same-Sex Marriage: Women Who Ditched Stereotypes to Be Happy

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About a century before same-sex marriage became legal in several countries, 2 women followed their hearts and tied the knot. Marcela Gracia Ibeas and Elisa Sánchez Loriga were desperately in love and all they wanted was to be together. Their love was shunned because they were both women but this didn’t stop them from risking a lot for their relationship. They traveled from state to state and even had to change their identity just to make their union possible. We at Bright Side are seriously impressed by these women’s courage and are delighted to share this heartwarming story of love, devotion, and pure girl power. Read More...