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  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 11:48

    The “eldest daughter syndrome” is now officially a scientifically proven phenomenon, as a new study showed a correlation between early maturity in first-born daughters and maternal stress during pregnancy.

    Oldest sibling and author of the book Paris, My Love, Yael Wolfe, often felt the lines between her role and her mother’s role were blurred.

    She told HuffPost: “By the time my youngest brother was born when I was almost 11, I was overwhelmed with feelings of responsibility for his welfare.

    “I used to sit by his crib and watch him sleep just to make sure he was safe.”

    “Eldest daughter syndrome” was validated by a new study linking early maturity in first-born daughters to maternal stress

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    “It wasn’t that I thought my mother wasn’t competent, but more that I felt we were both responsible for the family by that point in my life.

    “As if I was literally [the] ‘other mom,’ rather than big sister.”

    The “eldest daughter syndrome,” which, despite not being listed as an official diagnosis in the DSM-V, has become somewhat of a pop psychology term often discussed on social media.

    “If you are the oldest sibling and also a girl you may be entitled to financial compensation,” a woman joked on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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    Nevertheless, a University of California, Los Angeles-led research team found that, in certain instances, first-born daughters tend to mature earlier, enabling them to help their mother rear younger siblings.

    Moreover, the researchers found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their mothers having experienced high levels of prenatal stress.

    Adrenal puberty refers to a phase of development during which hormonal changes occur, primarily involving the adrenal glands, and the age of when this phase occurs matters because it is during this phase that skin, body hair, and the brain develop.

    Additionally, adrenal puberty processes are reportedly believed to foster social and cognitive changes. As a result, the study showed that superficial physical changes correlated with emotional maturity.

    The study revealed that first-born daughters often mature earlier, with early signs of adrenal puberty

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    According to Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook, one of the co-authors of the study and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of California, Merced, when times are tough and mothers are stressed during pregnancy, it’s in the mother’s best interest for their daughter to socially mature at a quicker pace.

    The psychology expert said: “It gives mom a ‘helper-at-the-nest’ sooner, aiding the women in keeping the latter offspring alive in difficult environments.”

    The study posited that girls became mentally mature enough to care for their younger siblings while not being physically capable of having their own children.

    Meanwhile, older brothers were seemingly off the hook when it came to this kind of parentification, as the researchers did not find the same result in boys or daughters who were not firstborn.

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    Jennifer said: “One reason that we didn’t find this effect in first-born children who are sons could be that male children help less often with direct childcare than female children do, so mothers have less of an adaptive incentive to speed their social pubertal development.”

    The results of this study, published in the February issue of Psychoneuroendocrinology, involved 15-year-old research on various families, from the pregnancy stage to the babies’ teen years.

    On average, the women chosen for the study were 30 years of age and pregnant with one child, not twins. Approximately half of the women were undergoing their first pregnancy.

    At five different stages of pregnancy, the women’s stress, depression, and anxiety levels were measured and then measured cumulatively, as per HuffPuff.

    In challenging times, maternal stress during pregnancy prompts daughters to mature faster, serving as an early “helper-at-the-nest”

    @katimorton The 8 signs you have eldest daughter syndrome… #eldestdaughter #siblings #siblingcheck ♬ original sound – Kati Morton, LMFT

    The depression assessment reportedly asked the women to rate the truth of statements such as “I felt lonely,” while the anxiety question asked how often they felt particular symptoms, like jitters.

    Of the children born to these mothers, 48% were female and 52% were male. Results showed that the eldest girls matured the fastest when their mothers experienced high levels of prenatal stress. 

    The findings echoed author Yael, who said: “I’m not at all surprised by what the study found.

    “My story is slightly different, I went through true puberty, not just adrenal puberty, at 12, though I suspect I experienced an early cognitive maturation.” 

    “Being parentified as a child takes away from your own childhood,” a reader commented

    The post “Eldest Daughter Syndrome” Was Scientifically Proven, Based On High Levels Of Prenatal Stress first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 10:44

    In a world that glorifies toned bodies, some people are willing to do whatever it takes to feel more confident when they look in the mirror. 

    Naturally, the pressure to be slim can feel especially urgent for those in the spotlight.

    Ozempic—the commercial name for semaglutide—provides an alternative route to weight loss. The drug is actually an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and hasn’t received FDA approval for external purposes.

    Still, stars have been injecting themselves with it—or the similar anti-diabetic drug, Mounjaro—raving about its rapid changes or warning their fans about its negative side effects.

    Below, Bored Panda presents a list of 17 celebrities who have admitted to using the medication in the past.

    #1 Sharon Osbourne

    The English TV personality had to stop taking Ozempic after losing much more weight than she intended to.

    The process of watching the number go down on the scale as the months progressed became addictive to Sharon. "I couldn't stop losing weight, and I can't afford to lose anymore," the mother said.

    The former "X-Factor" judge says she lost over 45 lbs (20 kilos) on the medication, and her weight fell down to 97 lbs (43 kilos).

    Sharon recently told The Guardian that she stopped injecting herself with the drug and has "finally become more accepting" of her body. 

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    #2 Oprah Winfrey

    The iconic television host lost more than 40 lbs (18 kg) over recent months.

    After vowing she'd never use Ozempic because it was the "easy way out," Oprah revealed during a December 2023 interview with People that she has since changed her mind about anti-diabetic medications. Now, she sees them "as a tool to manage not yo-yoing."

    "The fact that there's a medically-approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for," she said.

    The 70-year-old has also changed her lifestyle, starting by "clearing out" her fridge. Another healthy habit she implemented is drinking a gallon of water each day.

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    #3 Elon Musk

    Tesla’s CEO revealed that he lost over 20 pounds (9 kilos) while taking the drug. 

    When someone inquired about the secret behind his physical transformation in October 2022, Elon responded, "Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy."

    "Does it give you those nasty burps? Taste like rotten eggs lol ugh," someone asked the 52-year-old on his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter).

    "Yeah, next-level," the billionaire responded.

    Unlike Ozempic, Wegovy—another brand name for semaglutide— has received FDA approval for weight loss.

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    #4 Chelsea Handler

    The 49-year-old comedian was unaware that she had been prescribed Ozempic.

    Once she realized what she had been taking, she decided to stop using it.

    "'So, my anti-aging doctor just hands it out to anybody," Chelsea explained while on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in January 2023.

    "I didn't even know I was on it. If you ever want to drop five pounds, this is good."

    The stand-up comedian discovered she had been on Ozempic while chatting with one of her friends, who told her that she had been feeling nauseous due to the drug. 

    When Chelsea revealed that she had been feeling the same way after injecting herself with semaglutide, her friend exclaimed, "That's Ozempic!"

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    #5 Robbie Williams

    "Babe, I'm on Ozempic," Robbie told The Times in October 2023. "Well, something like Ozempic."

    The British singer-songwriter lost 25 pounds (over 11 kilos), a change he referred to as a "Christmas miracle."

    The singer-songwriter disclosed that he struggles with body dysmorphia.

    According to the NHS, body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others.

    "I need it, medically. I've been diagnosed with type 2 self-loathing," the 50-year-old "Angels" singer said.

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    #6 Amy Schumer

    During an interview on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" in June 2023, Amy confirmed that she did try Ozempic but gave it up due to its negative side effects.

    "I was one of those people that felt so sick and couldn't play with my son. I was so skinny," the comedian said.

    “And you're like, ‘OK, this isn't livable for me.’”

    Additionally, Amy revealed that she underwent liposuction, a type of surgery that uses suction to remove fat from specific areas of the body. 

    “I just wanted to say that because if anybody sees me in pictures or anything and they're like, ‘She looks thinner, and whatever’: It's because I had a surgery.”

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    #7 Kelly Osbourne

    The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon sparked controversy after praising Ozempic as "amazing" and saying those who criticized it are "pissed off" they can’t bear the cost of getting the medication.

    "There are a million ways to lose weight — why not do it through something that isn't as boring as working out?" Kelly said while speaking to E! Online in February.

    "People hate on it because they want to do it," she added. "And the people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or pissed off that they can't afford it."

    The TV personality shared that losing weight was "miserable" and "a lot of work," but ultimately, she became "really happy with the results."

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    #8 Boy George

    "I have struggled with my weight most of my life, and being under public and media scrutiny doesn't help," the British singer wrote in his memoir, "Karma: My Autobiography."

    The Culture Club star admitted to taking Ozempic before switching to Mounjaro, a similar drug with a main active ingredient of tirzepatide.

    "I love food, and I can't control my appetite, but I think I have finally got it under control," the musician, who previously underwent an abdominoplasty surgery, wrote.

    "Well, I'm on Mounjaro. Isn't everyone? Trust me, anyone who was fat last year and is not skinny is on the wonder drug."

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    #9 Tracy Morgan

    Tracy revealed that taking Ozempic "cut [his] appetite in half."

    During an appearance on the "Today Show" in August 2023, the stand-up comedian said he injected himself with the drug once a week to aid with weight loss.

    When the "30 Rock" actor was complimented on the show for working out and looking healthy, he said, "No, that's Ozempic."

    "That's how this weight got lost. I went and got a prescription, and I got Ozempic. And I ain't letting it go!"

    "It cuts my appetite in half. Now I only eat half a bag of Doritos."

    The side effects of Ozempic include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and gastroparesis (a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine), according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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    #10 Golnesa "Gg" Gharachedaghi

    "Shahs of Sunset" alum Golnesa Gharachedaghi didn't mention the name "Ozempic," but she said she had been using a generic version of semaglutide to help with weight loss. 

    "I did what all the people are doing and lying about. I'm on the weight-loss shots, honey, okay?" GG said in a video shared on Instagram.

    "I'm just not gonna lie about it because I always keep it real about what is fake."

    In June 2023, the 42-year-old shared a concerning health update in which she announced that she would be "cutting back" on the drug. 

    "When I started semaglutide shots, I was 138 lbs [62 kilos]. Now, I'm about 110 lbs [almost 50 kilos]. As you can see, I've lost a little more weight than I was anticipating to lose."

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    #11 Remi Bader

    Remi explained that after she stopped using the drug, she gained back twice the weight that she had lost.

    "I was like, 'I bet the second I go off I'm going to get starving again,'" she told the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast in January.

    "And I did. My binging got so much worse, so then I kind of blame Ozempic. I gained double the weight back after.

    "I saw a doctor, and they were like, 'It's 100% because you went on Ozempic.'"

    The TikTok star and plus-size model was prescribed the drug when she was diagnosed with prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

    Image credits: Remi Jo

    #12 Patti Stanger

    Patti's Ozempic journey was short-lived, lasting only three weeks. The reality TV star decided to quit its use due to the drug's challenging side effects.

    "I got the worst acid reflux. And I was not feeling good," the CEO of the professional matchmaking service "Millionaire's Club International" explained on the "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast in February 2023.

    Hoping for a change, Patti then switched to Mounjaro, a drug that many of her friends had raved about. She didn't experience the same side effects while taking this medication.

    Image credits: The Real Daytime

    #13 Gracie Mcgraw

    The 26-year-old daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill revealed on social media that she jumped on the Ozempic craze last year.

    Now, she's on a "low dose" of Mounjaro.

    Gracie takes the medication for her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal disorder can lead to irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, weight gain, oily skin or acne, thinning hair, and infertility. 

    "I did use Ozempic last year, yes. I am now on a low dose of Mounjaro for my PCOS, as well as working out. No need to accuse when I have been open about it," Gracie wrote on Instagram.

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    #14 Heather Gay

    Heather didn't notice a significant body transformation after taking Ozempic.

    "I've been on it for a long time, but hadn't really seen much results," the "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star told People last November.

    She also mentioned that people have been treating her differently since her weight loss.

    "You lose five pounds, people are nicer to you," the 49-year-old said. 

    "I don't know why. It's just the way the world works, and that makes me sad for women."

    "But I'm happy that I'm down five."

    Image credits: E! News

    #15 Dolores Catania

    The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star explained that she began taking Ozempic because she didn't want to look "bigger" than her castmates.

    "I wasn't going to come to the reunion looking any bigger than anyone else, so I got on the bandwagon," Dolores told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live" in June 2023.

    After dropping 20 pounds (9 kilos), she quit the injectable medication because it was too expensive. 

    "But being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle is cheap — it's free!" she told The U.S Sun

    "I work out regularly. There is no easy fix for weight loss, and I have to watch what I eat."

    Image credits: Dolo Catania

    #16 Emily Simpson

    Emily started taking the medication last December after a doctor suggested she may be prediabetic. 

    The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star said Ozempic helped her kick unhealthy habits like "grazing" and "not really paying attention" to her nutrition.

    Eventually, she quit the medication because it drained her energy. 

    "I didn't like the way it made me feel lethargic, and it made me just not have a lot of energy, which was hard with three little kids, but it does make you feel full," she said.

    Image credits: Emily Simpson

    #17 Lauren Manzo

    Lauren started struggling with weight loss fluctuation in her twenties.

    "You guys have seen me struggle with [my weight] since [I was] 20 years old, and it's been really hard for me," the 35-year-old said in May 2023 while appearing on Page Six's "Virtual Reali-Tea" podcast.

    "I've lost a lot of weight from being on that whole Ozempic thing."

    The daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Caroline Manzo also revealed she lost 30 pounds (13 kilos) on Mounjaro.

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  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 08:50

    Few things are more aggravating than people not respecting things that ought to be respected, like mother nature, sites of great significance, or stop signs, for that matter. And unfortunately, many of them are often disrespected by entitled tourists, who tend to feel like the world is their playground.

    If you haven’t encountered any of them yet, first and foremost, consider yourself lucky, and secondly, brace yourself for some vexing images. We have found pictures of some of the most entitled and ignorant tourists out there, and put them on this list, which could be considered a manual on what not to do when traveling. Scroll down to find them below, but do it at your own risk, as you might get quite annoyed before even reaching the end of the list.

    #1 All Of The Tourists Who, Collectively, Have Not Preserved Mount Everest The Way They Should. We Need To Do Better

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    #2 In A Very Working Class Neighborhood That Has Been Especially Hard Hit By The Typhoon. How You Have The Nerve To Beg For Money To Fund Your Travels Around Asia Is Completely Beyond Me

    Begging for money in a wet market as people around you try to rebuild their shops and lives. I've always hated begpackers, but this is especially infuriating.

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    #3 Bamboo That Grew Up During The Pandemic Without The Effect Of Tourists' Touch

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    #4 Tourist Climbed On Ancient Egyptian Antiquities

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    #5 There Are Several Reasons To Visit The Former Auschwitz Concentration Camp, But Goofing Off Really Shouldn't Be One Of Them

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    #6 Taking Selfies With Filters On Outside Auschwitz

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    #7 How On Earth Can You Smile In That Place?

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    #8 Signs Are Not For Me

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    #9 "Please Do Not Climb"

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    #10 Tourists In Rome Using The Famous Fountain As A Pool And Then Complain When Police Fine Them

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    #11 What Rules. I'm Special

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    #12 Everyone Is Standing In A Semicircle Because Everyone Can Enjoy The Piece Unobstructed? No, They Are Just Making Space For Me

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    #13 Tourist Unleashed A Confetti Gun Onto The Ephemeral Pools And Petrified Lands Of Snow Canyon State Park

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    #14 People Who Break Stalactites To Use It As A Souvenir

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    #15 How To Suck At Being A Tourist In Thailand

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    #16 Putting Your Child Next To Fragile LEGO Buildings Despite Numerous Signs Saying Not To

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    #17 Do Not Cross The Line

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    #18 These Wonderful Tourists In Canyonlands National Park

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    #19 This Beautiful Flower Field Got Trampled By Tourist

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    #20 It's Ridiculous That Someone In Another Country Would Not Learn My Language

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    #21 The Employee Knew English And Was Trying His Best To Get His Message Across

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    #22 Found This Review For My Local Laundromat In A Beach Town, Looks Like The Owner Has Had Enough Of The Entitled Tourists

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    #23 Tourists Disrespect Wild Sea Lion And Invade Its Space. Even When It Tries To Scare Them Off, They Laugh

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    #24 Tourists Have Started Putting "Love Locks" On The Shoes On The Danube, A Memorial To 3,500 People Who Were Executed In WW2 After Being Told To Remove Their Shoes

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    #25 Tourist Told To Stop Being Disrespectful To The Queen's Guard By Armed Police

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    #26 Greek And Roman Tourists Left Their Names And Bad Reviews Inside This Egyptian Tomb

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    #27 People On Top Of The Sand Dunes When There Are Multiple Signs Saying Not To Climb On Them. These People Are Pointlessly Destroying Nature

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    #28 All Of These Pool Chairs That Are "Claimed" But Have Been Empty For The Past Hour While Everyone Else Has To Sit On The Floor

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    #29 Tourists Trampling The Garden For The Perfect Selfie

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    #30 Jam-Packed Heathrow Airport During Christmas Time. It Gets Worse When You Realize That It’s Disability Priority Seating

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    #31 Tourists Climbing And Destroying Cataract Falls Just To Take Selfies Despite All The Signs Saying To Stay Off Of It

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    #32 These Kinds Of People

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    #33 3 People, 12 Seats

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    #34 Come On, Mr. Tourist

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    #35 Tripadvisor Review Of A Maui Beach

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    #36 Went To The Beach At Margate And Wish I Hadn't. Is It Because The Council Is Not Putting Bins On The Beach, Or Is It The Visitors' Fault? Either Way, It's A Shame

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    #37 Day 1 Visiting Iceland And I'm Shocked At The Disrespect I Saw From Tourists

    Every landscape has been incredible, but I don't know how we kept running into very disrespectful tourists. First, we ran into a lady who kept going over the ropes and stepping on the grass that was clearly marked off-limits to take pictures of... dandelions?! Do you not have dandelions back home? Another was just urinating in a parking lot; there were bathrooms available about 200 feet away. But the most disturbing of all was this one, who just decided to jump the ropes to get a better shot at a GEYSER THAT IS BOILING. I was recording to try and get a picture of when it erupted, and I saw this guy walking across. What’s going on with the world?

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    #38 It Angers Me To No End When You Come To A Beautiful Place And Other Tourists Feel The Need To Leave Their Deliberate Mark On The Local Beauty

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    #39 Naples, FL. Major Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Site. Memorial Day Vacationers Left Their Trash On The Beach For The Turtles To Crawl Through

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    #40 These Tourists Thought It Would Be A Good Time To Chase Native Wildlife

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    #41 Tourists Drove Rented Maserati To The Beach

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    #42 Tourist Stealing From A Fountain Where The Money Goes To Upkeep Of The Place And Charity

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    #43 Tourists Accessing Restricted Areas In An Ancient Temple Near Angkor Wat

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    #44 Tourist Season On

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    #45 Is Getting The Photo Really That Important

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    #46 Karen Vacations In Another Country, Doesn't Like That People Take Their Dogs Everywhere With Them, And Speaks To The Manager

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    #47 Tourist Engraves The Name Of His Girlfriend With Keys On The Colosseum, Rome. He Faces A Fine Of 18,000 Euros. As A Roman, I Wish They Would Ban Him From Rome Forever

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    #48 I Live In A Beautiful Place. Or At Least I Did Until My Little Farm Town Became A Tourist Destination. Sure Do Love All The New Campers

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    #49 Entitled Tourists

    They had a picnic in front of a geological outcropping, refused to move for geology students trying to survey the region, let their kid deface the cliff, swam on a red flag beach (where swimming is banned), and left their food wrappers and plastic plates on the beach.

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    #50 No Matter How Many Languages They Use To Warn People Away, Some Will Still Do Whatever They Want

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    #51 When Tourists Can't Follow Instructions Near The DMZ

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    #52 Begpackers Spotted In Hoi An

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    #53 I Want To Speak To The Manager Of France

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    #54 A Transportation History Museum With Carefully Preserved Cars Is Not Your Instagram Photo Stage

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    #55 Karen Goes To A Plantation But Doesn't Want To Learn About Slavery

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    #56 To The Tourist That Feed Seagulls On The Beach Like They’re Pets. Stop

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    #57 This Is So Disrespectful. Don’t Mess With My Mexican People

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    #58 What Is This Lady Thinking?

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    #59 Tourist Vandalism On The Microbial Mats Of The Grand Prismatic Spring In Yellowstone Yesterday

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    #60 Someone Stole Stalactites From This Forest Attraction In Portugal

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    #61 When Influencers Completely Ignore Signs In Nature And Proudly Share It With Hundreds Of Followers

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    #62 The Most Disgusting Tourist. Please Show Respect

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    #63 I Love That Tourists Visit This City, But I Hate That They Can’t Abide By Clearly Marked Signs

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    #64 Who Could Think This Is Okay To Do?

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    #65 Tourists At Syri I Kaltër, Albania

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    #66 Why Locals Hate Tourists

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    #67 Entitled Tourist (Vlogger) Whining About The Ways Poor People Earn Their Daily Bread, In The Same Country He's Making Content Off

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    #68 Tourists Walking On The Frozen Lake In Central Park Just To Take Selfies Despite Warnings

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    #69 Can't Tell If This Is A Karen Or She Just Can't Read

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    #70 Visitor Impact Surveys Down At Weano Gorge. Tourists Have Left Their Own Handprints On The Hanging Rock Faces. Damaging The Fragile History Of The Traditional Owners

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    #71 The Amount Of Tourists Who Have Carved Their Names Into The Top Of The Great Pyramid Of Giza

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    #72 When Tourists Fail To Comply With The Most Basic Guidelines

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    #73 No Wonder Everybody Hates Tourists

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    #74 Tourist Party At West Thumb Geyser Basin

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    #75 Tourists In Orlando Complaining About Being Stuck Inside While A Hurricane Has Destroyed Homes, Flooded Roads

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    #76 Tourists Posing Beyond Boundaries

    When I shifted my eyes down from the bamboo canopy, I was greeted with this sight. All this was captured at the fringes of the Nonomiya shrine. There's a very good reason why a simple barricade fenced the path from the forest. I don't think trampling through the forest and bending over a bamboo cane just for a snapshot is a considerate thing to indulge in.

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  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 08:38

    Oftentimes, we think of people from the past as stuffy, stiff, and nowhere near as fun as us. After all, at best, we might have a few old letters and maybe some dusty photographs. But don’t let this fool you, humans over a hundred years ago were just as capable of looking fly. 

    New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin shared his discovery that people in mugshots from over a hundred years ago look absolutely awesome. Bored Panda reached out to Jason via email and will update the article when he gets back to us. 

    More info: TikTok

    A man on TikTok shared his discovery that folks in 1920s mugshots looked incredibly cool

    @jasonkpargin #rizz ♬ Quirky Suspenseful Indie-Comedy(1115050) - Kenji Ueda

    We’ve gathered some of the best examples online below

    #1 Herbert Ellis 1920

    Ellis is found in numerous police records of the 1910s, 20s and 30s. He is variously listed as a housebreaker, a shop breaker, a safe breaker, a receiver and a suspected person

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    #2 Edith Florence Ashton, 29 August 1929

    Edith Ashton was a backyard abortionist who also dabbled in theft and fencing stolen goods

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    #3 ‘Ah Num’ And ‘Ah Tom’, Ca 1930

    The ‘D’ prefix on the serial number indicates that the photograph was taken on behalf of the Drug Bureau

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    The term mugshot is somewhat comical, as the word “mug” is a pretty lowly slang word for a face. How it ended up being part of the official label is anyone’s guess. Regardless of the “how,” the term mugshot has been used since the late 18th century, although, as these images demonstrate, the form and standards have changed over time. 

    The real question is, why were all these convicts of the past so darn attractive? Is there some correlation between doing crime and physical charisma? Unfortunately, for better or worse, that seems statistically unlikely. Instead, these images simply stood out from the no doubt hundreds of others. 

    #4 De Gracy And Edward Dalton, 1920

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #5 Sydney Skukerman, Or Skukarman. 1924

    Obtains goods from warehousemen by falsely representing that he is in business.

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    #6 William Stanley Moore 1926

    Opium dealer./ Operates with large quantities of faked opium and cocaine./ A wharf labourer; associates with water front thieves and drug traders

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    The fact that they were allowed to pose and even retain their own clothes does mean that this was a sort of “golden age” of mugshots. There is something appealing about the modern iteration, of just a face and side profile, but, as these images demonstrate, certain looks are just no longer possible. 

    #7 “Mrs Osbourne” Circa 1919

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #8 Elsie Hall, Dulcie Morgan, Jean Taylor C. 1920

    The names inscribed here do not appear in police records for 1920-21, and it is likely the women were photographed simply because they were found in the company of known criminals

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #9 Alfred Ladewig Circa 1920s

    Alfred Ladewig, alias Wallace, John Walker, Atkins; charged on provisional warrant with stealing by trick the sum of 204AUD, at Brisbane, the property of Alfred Walter Thomlinson

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    So all in all, take this as an opportunity to explore the criminals and fashion of the past. While it might be a bit strange to take fashion advice from a hundred-year-old image of a convict, one can’t deny that many of them do look downright cool. If you overlook the criminal-elephant in the room. 

    #10 Ah Chong, 11 July 1928

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #11 Guiseppe Fiori, Alias Permontto. 1924

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #12 ‘Hayes’, Early 1920s

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #13 Alfred Fitch, 18 August 1924

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #14 Nancy Cowman, 21 February 1924

    Nancy Cowman, 19, and Vera Crichton, 23, are listed in the NSW Police Gazette 24 March 1924 as charged, along with three others, with “conspiring together to procure a miscarriage” on a third woman

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #15 Frederick Edward Davies. 1921

    The handwritten inscription on this unnumbered Special Photograph reads ‘Frederick Edward Davies stealing in picture shows and theatres Dets Surridge Clark and Breen Central 14-7-21’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #16 Fay Watson, 24 March 1928

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #17 Harris Hunter, 17 September 1924

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #18 Philomena Mary Best, 15 March 1927

    Philomena Best stole silk and other goods valued at over 36 pounds (about $2000 today) from a Bourke shopkeeper

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #19 Leslie Louis Bernstein, 29 November 1929

    Bernstein (under the alias “L Berman”) was the subject of a warrant issued in early 1929 charged with obtaining a diamond ring value 14 pounds by false pretences from an Oxford Street jeweller

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #20 Doris Winifred Poole, 31 July 1924

    Doris Poole appeared before the Newtown Police Court charged with stealing jewellery and clothing

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #21 Thomas Sutherland Jones And William Smith, 15 July 1921

    Smith and Jones are listed in the NSW Police Gazette as charged with stealing seven packages of twine (value 14 pounds). Jones was further charged with stealing thirty horse rugs (value 15 pounds) and two bales of kapok (value 20 pounds)

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #22 William Cahill 1923

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #23 Walter Smith. 1924

    Charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Edward Mulligan and stealing blinds with a value 20 pounds

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #24 Hampton Hirscham, Cornellius Joseph Keevil, William Thomas O’brien & James O’brien. 1921

    The quartet pictured were arrested over a robbery at the home of bookmaker Reginald Catton, of Todman avenue, Kensington, on 21 April 1921. The Crown did not proceed against Thomas O’Brien but the other three were convicted and received sentences of fifteen months each

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #25 Eugenia Falleni, Alias Harry Crawford. 1920

    Eugenia Falleni spent most of her life masquerading as a man. In 1913 Falleni married a widow, Annie Birkett, whom she later murdered

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #26 John Walter Ford, Oswald Clive Nash. 1921

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #27 Albert Sing, 31 March 1922

    On 1 May 1922, a month after this photograph was taken, Albert Sing was sentenced to 18 months hard labour on three counts of receiving stolen goods, including fountain pens, cutlery and clothing

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #28 “Silent Tom” Richards And T Ross. 1920

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #29 Gilbert Burleigh And Joseph Delaney. 1920

    Gilbert Burleigh on the left is identified as a ‘hotel barber’, and Delaney‘s picture is labelled ‘false pretences & conspiracy’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #30 Emma Rolfe (Aka May Mulholland, Sybil White, Jean Harris And Eileen Mulholland), 1 April 1920

    Emma Rolfe better known as May Mulholland (also as Sybil White, Jean Harris and Eileen Mulholland) had numerous convictions in the period 1919-1920 for theft of jewellery and clothing (all quality items: silk blouses, kimonos and scarves, antique bric a brac etc) from various houses around Kensington and Randwick, and from city shops

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #31 Group Of Criminals, Central 1921

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #32 Greta Massey, 26 January 1923

    Greta Massey was an energetic impostor, forger and ‘hotel barber’ whose aliases included the surnames Gordon, Spencer, Crawford, Robins and Simpson as well as ‘Nurse Campbell’ and ‘Nurse Nicholas’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #33 Sidney Langby, 9 December 1924

    Sidney Langby, 18, was one of a group of seven young men convicted in early 1925 of a series of break and enters in Sydney

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #34 Thomas Craig, Raymond Neil (Aka “Gaffney The Gunman”), William Thompson And Fw Wilson. 1928

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #35 Ah Low. May 31, 1928

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #36 Sidney “Pretty Sid” Grant. 1921

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #37 Sidney Kelly. 1924

    Sidney Kelly was arrested many times and much written about in newspapers during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. He was charged with numerous offences including shooting, and assault, and in the 1940s was a pioneer of illegal baccarat gaming in Sydney

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #38 Thomas Maria, Arthur Wyatt, And Patrick Dangar (Alias Brosnan), C. 1920

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #39 Albert Stewart Warnkin And Adolf Gustave Beutler. 1920

    Albert Stewart Warnkin is listed in the NSW Police Gazette of 10 November 1920, as charged with attempting to carnally know a girl eight years old. No entry is found for Beutler

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #40 B. Smith, Gertrude Thompson And Vera Mcdonald 25 January 1928

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #41 Norman Wallace, 29 May 1923

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #42 Spencer Cornford, 9 December 1924

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #43 Ack Samuels (Obscured), Howard Fletcher And Michael Patrick Ryan, 1 August 1930

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #44 Hazel Mcguinness, 26 July 1929

    Hazel McGuinness was charged along with her mother Ada McGuiness with having cocaine (in substantial quantities) illegally in her possession. Police described a raid on the McGuinnesses’ Darlinghurst house during which the mother Ada threw a hand bag containing packets of cocaine to her daughter, shouting, ‘Run Hazel!’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #45 Valerie Lowe, 15 February 1922

    Valerie Lowe and Joseph Messenger were arrested in 1921 for breaking into an army warehouse and stealing boots and overcoats to the value of 29 pounds 3 shillings

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #46 Ronald Frederick Schmidt, 13 June 1921

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #47 May Smith, 8 April 1929

    May Smith, alias ‘Botany May’, was an infamous drug dealer

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #48 Emily Gertrude Hemsworth, 14 May 1925

    Emily Hemsworth killed her three-week-old son but could not remember any details of the murder. She was found not guilty due to insanity

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #49 Dorothy Mort, 18 April 1921

    Convicted of murder. Mrs Dorothy Mort was having an affair with dashing young doctor Claude Tozer. On 21 December 1920 Tozer visited her home with the intention of breaking off the relationship. Mort shot him dead before attempting to commit suicide

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #50 Alfred John (Or Francis) West. 1922

    West is mentioned in the NSW Criminal Register as a ‘pickpocket and spieler’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #51 Walter Keogh. 1922

    Identified as a pickpocket, and later in 1928 (26 December, Group 4 p. 15) as a ‘suspected person and bogus land salesman’

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #52 Ernest James Montague. 1927

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #53 Frank Murray Alias Harry Williams. 1929

    Harry Williams was sentenced to 12 months of hard labour in March 1929 for breaking, entering and stealing. He ‘disposes of stolen property to patrons of hotel bars or to persons in the street … professing to be a second-hand dealer

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #54 Joseph Messenger. 1922

    Joseph Messenger and Valerie Lowe were arrested in 1921 for breaking into an army warehouse and stealing boots and overcoats to the value of 29 pounds 3 shillings

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #55 Jessie Longford, 22 July 1926

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #56 Masterman Thomas Scoringe. 1922

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #57 Isabella Higgs, 21 February 1924

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #58 Ernest Joseph Coffey. 1922

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #59 May Blake, 1 September 1930

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

    #60 George Whitehall. 1922

    George Whitehall, carpenter, handed himself into Newtown police after hacking to death his common-law wife, Ida Parker on Thursday afternoon 21 February 1922, at their home in Pleasant Avenue, Erskineville

    Image credits: The Sydney Justice & Police Museum

  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 08:26
    In this day and age, it can be difficult to even define what’s considered weird anymore. Societal norms change all the time, and new technology makes things that would have seemed crazy a decade or two ago appear perfectly normal today. But if you’re interested in some photos that might make you say, “Huh, that’s weird,” then you’ve come to the right place.

    We took a trip to the Weird subreddit and gathered some of our favorite out of the ordinary pics below. From strange drawings to concerning technological glitches, enjoy scrolling through these pics, and be sure to upvote the ones that you find particularly bizarre!

    #1 Staircase To Nowhere In The Middle Of The Woods

    Image credits: human-potato_hybrid

    #2 Children Living In Siberia Getting UV Light Exposure During The Long Dark Winter Months

    Image credits: TheOddityCollector

    #3 Human-Shaped Grass Patch Where Everything Else Dried Out

    Image credits: Foghorn_Gyula

    If you spend a lot of time online, there’s no question that you’ve come across some bizarre things. The best part about the internet is that you can find anything there, and the worst part about the internet is probably that you can find anything there. And the Weird subreddit is definitely one place that holds plenty of strange treasures (but in a good way!).

    This online community, which has amassed an impressive 1.3 million members and is one of the largest subreddits on the platform, is dedicated to “the weird, strange, odd and bizarre.” Here, you’ll find photos that can’t be explained, learn interesting facts that you would have never imagined were true, and find some oddly entertaining images that you’ve likely never seen before. 

    #4 Not Panicked At All

    Image credits: reddit.com

    #5 Netflix Subtitles Glitch, Constantly Says "There's No Point In Living" Even Though Nobody Said The Line

    Image credits: ask-a-physicist

    #6 Woke Up To See This In My Kitchen, I Live In The Middle Of The Mountains Like 500 Km From The Nearest Beach

    Image credits: andres1003

    We’re big fans of the Weird subreddit here at Bored Panda, so this actually isn’t the first time that we’ve covered the group. Last summer, we published a list featuring some of our favorite r/Weird posts, and we were lucky enough to get in touch with the group’s moderator team to interview them about what it’s like to run a page like this.  

    “Maintaining the subreddit is an important task," the moderators shared. "While r/Weird embraces the unconventional and the bizarre, there are still certain guidelines and rules in place to ensure a positive and respectful environment for everyone."

    #7 Actual Purple Rain In NYC Right Now

    Image credits: AxmxZ

    #8 I Fired Up An Old 3D Printer For The First Time In 10 Years And This Is What It Printed

    Image credits: Meebert

    #9 I’m A Teacher. My District Provides Healthy Snacks For Students. This Was Our Snack Today

    Image credits: Frequent_Job5862

    The moderators also broke down some of the most common issues that they encounter in r/Weird that require intervention. “Spam: Removing repetitive or irrelevant posts and comments that are purely self-promotional or aim to manipulate the subreddit for personal gain,” they noted.

    “Inappropriate content: Addressing posts or comments that contain explicit or offensive material, including hate speech, personal attacks, or explicit imagery,” the moderators added.

    #10 This Used To Be A Thing Apparently

    Image credits: Whoever_Mesa

    #11 This Birthday Card My Daughter Made For Me

    Image credits: magic_fun_guy

    #12 Things My Fiancé Says In His Sleep That I Started Documenting

    Image credits: Concertcat24

    The mods also shared that off-topic posts will be removed from the group. "Keeping the subreddit focused on weird and unusual content by removing posts that do not align with the subreddit's theme” is important to them.

    And low-quality posts won’t fly in r/Weird either. The mods say they work on “encouraging users to share content that sparks curiosity and discussion, and removing low-effort or low-quality posts that don't contribute to the overall experience.”

    #13 There Were Only Ten Other People At The Carnival On Opening Night

    Image credits: dark_wolf1994

    #14 My Parents Found A Feather With A Telephone Number On It

    Image credits: led_seppelin

    #15 Serious Question: Can Someone Explain These Perfect Squares I Noticed While Flying?

    Image credits: wrong_opinion222

    And as you might expect, r/Weird is full of a wide variety of content. "The community of r/weird is diverse and passionate about exploring the unconventional and the peculiar," the mod team previously told Bored Panda. "Members are often intrigued by the strange, the unexplained, and the outlandish."

    #16 Glitch In The Matrix. I Only Had One Of Each Until This Morning

    Image credits: p98sp

    #17 What Am I Witnessing

    Image credits: banned6th

    #18 So, Hear Me Out. We Were Reading The Coffee Grounds And This Showed Out In My Cup... Can Anyone See The Lizard With The Superman Costume Or I'm Just Crazy?

    Image credits: GMORGNN

    Defining weird isn’t always easy, especially when you have over a million group members who might have slightly different ideas of what’s considered strange. “While there is a general understanding of what qualifies as 'weird,' interpretations may vary among individuals," the mods said.

    But having different opinions can actually be a great thing. "This diversity of perspectives adds to the richness of the community, as members often share their own unique findings, experiences, and opinions, expanding the boundaries of what is considered weird,” the moderators added.

    #19 My Throat Hurt

    My throat hurt all day. I just coughed this up... it is green, metallic, hard, and brittle. Its weird as fu ck. It was originally one peice but i broke it trying to figure what the fuck it was.. I have never had anything even close to this as a food option. It is weird as fuck. I have it now in a baggy as I don't know what to do with it...

    Image credits: krzykttn

    #20 This Dog

    Image credits: JoeSolo070

    #21 A Teenager From Madhya Pradesh, India Has An Ultra Rare Condition Called 'Werewolf Syndrome' (Hypertrichosis). This Uncurable Condition Is So Rare That It Is Believed That Only 50 People Have Had It Since The Middle Ages

    Image credits: silvercatbob

    When it comes to what posts perform particularly well in r/Weird, the mods shared a few different types that members tend to love. The first being unusual or supernatural experiences: “Stories and accounts of paranormal encounters, strange coincidences, or other inexplicable phenomena often attract attention and spark discussions among members."

    Rare and bizarre discoveries are popular as well. “Unearthed artifacts, odd historical facts, or peculiar occurrences that are not widely known tend to generate interest, as they offer new and intriguing information,” the mods explained. 

    #22 This Thing Came Out Of My Printer And No One Who Has Access To The Printer Says They Printer It

    Image credits: Sosophia_

    #23 My Mom’s Fingers When She Gets Cold

    Image credits: DrinkyCr0w666

    #24 Glasses Given To People At The Zoo

    Image credits: Mrbumboleh

    Unique art and creativity can be exciting for members to find in r/Weird as well. “Original artworks, sculptures, music, or other creative endeavors that embrace the weird and unconventional can garner appreciation and inspire conversations within the community," the moderators told Bored Panda.

    And finally, scientific and historical oddities capture members’ interest too. “Scientific discoveries or phenomena that defy conventional explanations or challenge existing knowledge often capture the interest of r/weird members who enjoy exploring the boundaries of what is considered normal,” the mods previously shared.

    #25 Daughter Taking Pictures On My Phone. Was Normal Until The Last One…

    Image credits: Itsmiamiaa

    #26 Found In The Attic Of My New House, Should We Find A New House?

    Image credits: orangeslices991

    #27 Trillion-Ton Rectangular Iceberg Floating By Around Antartica

    Image credits: Phlogistoned

    Are you feeling weird after scrolling through these pics, pandas? We hope you’re enjoying embracing the bizarre side of life for a few minutes. Keep upvoting the pics that you find particularly strange, and then let us know in the comments what the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen was. And if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article discussing odd behavior, look no further than right here!

    #28 Whatever This Is In My House Only Shows Up Under UV Light

    Image credits: ForgetfulMasturbator

    #29 There Was A Zit On My Neck And When It Popped This Pearl-Like Thing Came Out Of It

    Image credits: sleepinqzzz

    #30 Why Is My Shadow Yellow?

    Image credits: MacaronSpecialist

    #31 This Spam Text Message I Received Today

    Image credits: MemeStocksYolo69-420

    #32 My Phone Says I Have Had 10 Plus Hours Of ‘X’ (Twitter) Usage Today, I’ve Never Had Twitter Or A Twitter Account

    Image credits: ja3palmer

    #33 I Keep Getting These Wounds Which Are Always 2 Spots In This Pattern When I Wake Up, Usually Get It Down My Legs But Today I Got It On My Arm Now

    Image credits: drifterig

    #34 Tf Is Going Here?? Oo’

    Image credits: 1Hate17Here

    #35 This Guy Keeps Staring Into My Window/Camera At Random Times/Days

    Image credits: Deefaroni

    #36 Found In A House Listed On The Market, Would You Buy This House?

    Image credits: khalkani

    #37 My Kids (6 And 4) Painted This. Not Sure If I Should Be Amazed Or Call The Priest

    Image credits: Severe_Cranberry5657

    #38 Can Someone Explain How This Was Allowed To Happen?

    Image credits: Gorilla1969

    #39 I Found A Load Of Unopened Water Bottles In A Bush Outside A Shopping Centre. I Took A Photo And A Security Guard Immediately Came Out And Told Me To Delete It

    Image credits: aidenburr

    #40 Polaroid Found On My Car’s Windshield

    I was out for dinner and when I returned to my car parked on the street, this picture was tucked under the windshield wiper with today’s date in the bottom corner. Have no clue what the stuff in the picture is, and no other cars nearby had this on their car.

    Image credits: heartychili

    #41 Why?

    Image credits: topcritter88

    #42 Why Do Doctors Wash And Reuse Surgical Gloves? I Thought That They Used Them For One Time

    Image credits: karomamir

    #43 I Let An Old Coworker Stay With Me When He Went Homeless. Ended Up Being Extremely Strange And Disappeared 3 Years Ago W/O His Stuff. I Just Cleared Out The Trunk He Left And Found 5 Disposable Cameras, 18 Full Rolls Of Film, And A Ton Of Condoms

    Image credits: Unusual-Feeling7527

    #44 Just Got This Note At My Work. Can Anybody Translate For Me?

    Image credits: Heyaaaaaaaaaaa1

    #45 My Bracelet Had A Chip In It

    Image credits: Hot-Ad2761

    #46 Weird ‘Egg’ Out Of My Head

    For a couple of months I had a little bump on my forehead. After these months I was tired of it because it looked like a pimple, so I squeezed it really hard like a pimple and this popped out. My doctor said it’s just a hair follicle that is infected and it wouldnt come back. Now after some months passed by I thought I had a pimple but it’s the exact same thing. Does anyone know what this is, because I dont really believe my doctor anymore..

    Image credits: Expert-Maybe-9189

    #47 Someone Came Into My Store Wearing This A Few Years Ago

    Image credits: camover

    #48 This Roommate Flyer Posted On My Campus

    Image credits: Krillsipa

    #49 Something Is Growing Inside The Bubbles Of My Dish Soap

    Image credits: OhMyLordScat

    #50 Strange Things Found In The Basement Ceiling Of New Acquired Home

    Image credits: Unusual-Fisherman318

    #51 Why Is This The Second Post About This Stew That I’ve Seen In A Week Lol

    Image credits: ch0mpipe

    #52 Received This Creepy Package In The Mail From An Unknown Sender. What Does It Mean?

    I received this in the mail a few days after Valentines Day. It was addressed to me with no return address. The lid was sealed shut, and although I probably shouldn't have, I pried it open with a butter knife (hope I'm not cursed lol) Wooden box with an anatomically correct wooden heart inside. You can buy similar things on Etsy and other online stores. Do I have an admirer with really poor taste or is this something more sinister? Definitely buggin out over this.

    Image credits: SharkBait85

    #53 I Was Exploring An Old Abandonned School & I Found This Blocked Room. I Really Wanna Know The Translation !

    Image credits: Toasted_504

    #54 Very Few Mornings, I Wake Up With This Exact Hexagonal Pattern Of Bites/Marks In The Same Place On My Chest

    Image credits: Dog-Semen-Enjoyer

    #55 Keep Waking Up With Shower Drain Cover Removed

    Is an animal coming in through the drain at night? I first thought my super must have come in the day before without my permission to work on a leak and he for some reason ended up doing it. But this is the second time it’s happened and no one was inside as I was alone here all night.

    Image credits: overrnightoat

    #56 On A Forest Walk I Saw A Hole Off The Path, I Looked Inside And Found A Weird Statue With A Bell On It

    Image credits: darbsllim

    #57 Cinder Blocks And Cement-Filled Buckets With Ropes Tied To Them Found At The Bottom Of A Dried Up Dam

    Image credits: silvercatbob

    #58 I Woke Up Friday Morning And This Photo Was On My Phone. The Time Stamp Is From Before I Was Awake

    Image credits: aegri_mentis

    #59 Bracelet I Found At Work Today, No Clue What It's Made Out Of, Or The Strange Symbols All Over It? Looks Old Though

    Image credits: ExpensiveDisplay7408

    #60 Bong I Made With Real Teeth And A Prosthetic Eye

    Image credits: thatsvile13

    #61 Found This Fake Nail On My Bathroom Floor. I Live Alone

    Image credits: mahboilo999

    #62 My Dad Has These Scratches On His Leg But Has Zero Idea What They Could Be From. Any Idea?

    Image credits: Pillmo

    #63 I Just Bought And Opened A Box Of Candy And Found This In The Box. Truly Bizarre

    Image credits: PurpleHawk222

    #64 My Kid Keeps Disappearing From Her School Picture

    Image credits: MeowCow55

    #65 Is It Weird To Drink Jello Without Letting It Set? I Like To Mix The Packet In A Bottle With Hot Water And Enjoy It Like That

    Image credits: MiLady_Saiyan

    #66 Uh Oh- But Fr Can Someone Identify What That Is?

    Image credits: user45724

    #67 I Ate Fried Onion Rings With A Roasted Chicken Which According To My Friends Looks Like A Dog?!

    Image credits: Cigarettes_at_beach

    #68 I Got This Message From My Mom, I’m Afraid To Leave My Room

    Image credits: LossfulCodex

    #69 This Is Weird Right?

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    #70 I Drive Past This Every Morning When I Go To Work And I Wonder If It Means Anything

    Image credits: Emi-Bo-Bemi

    #71 Found On A Beach Near Tokyo

    Found this skull on a beach last week, in Chiba near Tokyo. This thing was quite big - as you can see on 2nd pic.

    Image credits: sthg79

    #72 Interesting Use Of $20,000

    Image credits: Coffee-Mug

    #73 Found Near The Gate In A Cemetery. 9 Moldy Chunks Of Something With Pennies Stuck In Them And A Candle. Smelled Like Rotting Meat

    Image credits: Rav1oli_R

    #74 I Keep Finding These Items In The Changing Rooms At My Job. Always The Same, Even The Color Of The Pen

    Image credits: beansballs

    #75 Is It Standard To Drug Test A 4 Year Old In An E.r. Visit? ?

    Image credits: DrinkyCr0w666

    #76 Found On The Beach

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    #77 Does This Mean Anything?? Drawn On My Dirty Car Window

    Image credits: nilasetitik

    #78 So This Random Uncut Key Appeared On My Porch This Morning

    Image credits: Mrbumb

    #79 At Least Once A Week There's A Bunch Of These On The Same Spot

    Image credits: IbuprofeNope

    #80 I Took An Impression Of My Belly Button!

    Image credits: haleycontagious

    #81 Sand Appearing In My Room Every Day

    For a year, I have had sand appear in my room out of nowhere, and today look what I discovered. WHAT THE F*** IS THAT????

    Image credits: AbbreviationsHairy26

    #82 A Scam Text I Got Today

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    #83 These Tiny Fibers Coat Every Surface In My Apartment And No Matter How Much I Clean They Come Back In Full Force

    Image credits: etapisciumm

    #84 I Always See These At The ATM. What's Going On Here?

    Image credits: TriggerHippie77

    #85 Japanese Prank Where Schoolkids Poke Each Other In The Butt

    Apparently there is this weird prank called “Kancho” in Japan where schoolkids clasp their hands together in the shape of an imaginary gun and attempt to poke an unsuspecting victim in the butt

    Image credits: huggybrand

    #86 My Local Corner Store Has A Blacklight Installed In Their Public Restroom

    Image credits: Best_Poetry_5722

    #87 Something Strange Is Happening Online Right Now

    I noticed Instagram was down, but according to Down Detector, MANY other sites/platforms are down as well. Gmail, Google, Snapchat, Insta, Facebook, TikTok, AWS, Verizon, WhatsApp, Twitter (x), threads, YouTube, t mobile, messenger, and likely MANY more.. Anyone have any ideas?? What the hell is going on here?

    Image credits: PM-me-your-tatas---

    #88 What Is The White Stuff Inside Of My Deodorant?

    Image credits: Hatescrosby

    #89 Weird Bumps That Have Appeared On My Arm, Maybe Bug Bites? Not Sure

    Image credits: Thegerman_gerbil

    #90 Idk How This Is Even Possible

    Image credits: thedarkknight_13_

    #91 Found This Gummy In The Bag, Looks Nothing Like The Rest. Could Anyone Explain?

    Image credits: Specialist_Diet9835

    #92 The Pad Of My Middle Finger Is Suddenly Huge And I Didn't Do Anything To It

    Image credits: gourdhorder

    #93 Wtf Are These Random Piles Of White Powder Under My Table??

    Image credits: poopyPls

    #94 Googling This Simple Math Equation Sends You To Suicide Hotline Info

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  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 08:24

    In this day and age where most things are normalized, one would think that we are close to breaking free from the harmful stereotypes that restrict men and women every day. Unfortunately, we are still far from it, with gender roles still deeply rooted in our culture and reinforced by role models and the media.

    Redditor Much_Description690 was especially interested in the things gals get wrong about guys, further feeding into false judgments that negatively affect them. To know more about such a matter, they started a discussion online asking, “Women of Reddit, what lie did you believe to be true about men that you discovered was false?”

    In response, many females shared misconceptions about males they thought were true for a long time but turned out to be a complete myth. Scroll down to find the most eye-opening and wholesome ones, which might change the way you see the so-called stronger sex.

    #1

    That all men would be against me learning “guy things” like fixing my own vehicles, or working a blue collar job. Turns out, my favorite teachers and biggest cheerleaders in any “guy thing” I want to try are men.

    So thank you, to the amazing, kind, supportive, wonderful men who share their knowledge and encourage women to learn important life skills.

    Image credits: Moona_Death_Trap

    #2

    That women talk a lot but men don’t. Like, have you met a man? They just don’t shut up!

    Image credits: No-Annual-223

    #3

    That if a guy broke up with a girl he was “just scared of his feelings”. I swear chicks told each other this all the time. Like no girl he’s just not into you?

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    #4

    They don’t need foreplay. They absolutely do, they aren’t boner machines. They’re only human.

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    #5

    "if they're mean to you, it's be cause they really like you."

    What a load of b******t. Very damaging thing to say to a young girl also.

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    #6

    A lot of these answers are simply women registering with shock and surprise when they realize that men too are human beings, often with complicates internal lives.

    You can live in this culture indefinitely without being exposed to that idea.

    #7

    My wife was surprised that men could be organized when she moved in with me and my place was very tidy.

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    #8

    My dad has the knack. Something not right about your house/car/computer/ appliance/dog? You don't have to explain, he's already fixed it. I genuinely thought this was inherent to men, because my dad makes everything look so easy.

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    #9

    Men don't have emotions.

    B******t. Men are very emotional creatures. They just aren't 'allowed' to express most of their emotions which leads to health issues, both mental and physical.

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    #10

    Men don’t gossip.

    Men are the bigggggest gossips. I love it.

    #11

    I know this may sound dumb but I didn’t think men could feel insecure. Every guy I know has an insane amount of confidence, I’ve never seen any male figures in my life show anything close to insecurity. I guess they’re just really good at masking it.

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    #12

    Men don't like flowers. They often do but have never had a need to develop preferences towards them.

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    #13

    “ the bigger the better “

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    #14

    For a long time I was given the impression that a majority of men viewed sex as a degrading act upon a woman, even if they were the ones having sex with that woman - rather than seeing it as an act of intimacy or an expression of love. Turns out an *extremely vocal* minority like to paint it that way while claiming that all other men feel the same.

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    #15

    That *all* men prefer thin women.


    False. I've met countless men who have genuinely no attraction to thin women. In fact, plenty of men prefer women who are slightly to moderately larger than average, and some men prefer women who are much, much larger than average. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.

    Edit: *Thank you* everyone who got the point. To everyone else, y'all are... never mind.?

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    #16

    I grew up in a household where men didn't find things cute. Was very suprised in high school when guy friends would say things were cute and actually mean it not sarcastically. Still think about men finding things cute to this day ?

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    #17

    That there's a sure fire way of pleasing a man, in every regard. Some sort of formula a woman must follow to be liked by men. It shouldn't be surprising to realize men are individual people, with their own likes and dislikes. Sure some things please more men, and some things bother many, but no 2 men are the same. Shocking!

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    #18

    I thought women were dramatic. Turns out men are so f*****g dramatic for no reason??

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    #19

    I've been told men get boners when they run. Since I don't know many men, my only family is my mother and all my friends are female, I fully believed it and never even questioned it. spoke to a guy a few years later and mentioned this, apparently men do not get boners when they run and I got absolutely bullshitted.

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    #20

    That if a guy was raised by a single mom automatically becomes compassionate and soft hearted person especially towards woman so not true .

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    #21

    My wife was really blown away when I knew how to cook. Matter of fact I do all our cooking, she never has to do anything other than occasionally air fry some chicken nuggets or a corn dog for our daughter.

    I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older, most guys I know don’t cook. Which blows my mind.

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    #22

    The amount of women I've read on Reddit that believe if a man gets a boner it means he's sexually aroused is astonishing.

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    #23

    Not me but a coworker of mine was raised to believe that men shouldn’t show emotions. She wouldn’t let her son to cry as a child or teenager and said she basically bullied him into manning up. She moved away from where she grew up and realized how f****d up that was. She said she really regrets treating him like that

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    #24

    That women can't be platonic friends with men or that men will always develop romantic feelings. most of my friends are men and i've literally never had that issue

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    #25

    That men fundamentally don’t care about romance and only desire sex in their relationships with women. Super cynical, pretty misandrist take but being on social media a decent amount of the day and seeing degrading posts or comments about women from some of the guys on there definitely makes you believe men just hate women.

    But no, my boyfriend (recent development) is so f*****g awesome. He’s such a hopeless romantic like me and I am so lucky to have such a lovable idiot in my life ??

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    #26

    That some men prefer peeing sitting down. My bf has never, not once, left the toilet seat up, because he didn't raise it in the first place ?

    #27

    That they are always thinking about sex and always in the mood. 

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    #28

    12 yo me thought a blow job was 'you blow on it like birthday candles

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    #29

    I was told men had a ring of balls around their penis. Turns out that was a lie.

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    #30

    Concerning how many of these comments consist of women thinking these absolutely f*****g bonkers things about men, and only turning around because the guy they started dating, turned out to be a regular human

    #31

    I was always told that to defend myself from a guy to hit his nuts. Hubby informed me (veteran army mp) that while it will hurt a guy, only a percentage will drop. It's just as likely to p**s him off and make him want to attack you worse. There are better places to attack for a smaller person like me.

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    #32

    Men are all the same.

    (No one is.)

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    #33

    I grew up believing that men weren’t capable of love. Like I actually thought all men who were in a relationship could not possibly love the person they were with.

    I met my husband in high school and he completely changed that belief! He showed so much love for me and was able to express that love in such a wholesome way that truly made me realize that I was so wrong.

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    #34

    That their sex drives are higher ?‍?

    #35

    That men are boring. sassiest creatures alive.

    #36

    My Ex-GF really thought that men dont have emotions, Like sadness or any sad feelings. It really took her long to believe me that we have emotions. Wasnt really the best relationship I had.

    #37

    As a trans woman, I always assumed all guys wanted to be girls. Turns out it was just me

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    #38

    I grew up thinking all men around me and in my life will be evil and only want to hurt me. It messed up my view on the opposite gender so much I could barely stand alone in a room with a man without a panic attack, I’m now in love with a wonderful boy who who wouldn’t hurt a bug<3

    #39

    That they are logical and can separate logic and emotions easily. Especially when it came to sex.

    #40

    Men know everything. Turns out, they're just VERY confident

    #41

    That men only show they like you by having sex with you

    #42

    When I was a kid my mom worked days and my dad worked evenings/nights so my dad was the “stay-at-home” dad that cooked and cleaned and played with us kids or took us to do stuff and it absolutely blew my mind to learn it was traditionally the “woman’s job”

    #43

    That men can voluntarily move their d**k… Watched a guy sitting down flip it up on his stomach from it being in a downward position. May have made him do it a few times lol. Don’t know why I thought a guy couldn’t do that. Guess I thought they always needed a hand or momentum to move it around.

    #44

    They don’t form emotional attachments with women
  • Friday 15 March 2024 - 08:11

    There are sometimes complicated moments in a relationship when things get overwhelming, and we might consider hitting the pause button. For some couples, taking time apart can be beneficial, encouraging them to reflect on their relationship and further develop it.

    However, redditor Realistic-Gas7711 wasn’t even aware that he and his fiancée needed a break. To his surprise, she announced it after he dropped her off at the airport, just moments before she left for her 6-week trip to Europe. Confused and hurt, he canceled their wedding and refused to take her back.

    Sometimes, when things get overwhelming, we might consider hitting the pause button in a relationship

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    However, this fiancé wasn’t aware that his relationship needed it in the first place

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    Taking some time off from your partner means intentionally creating space for reflection and clarity

    Admittedly, taking a break in a relationship is a much bigger deal than taking a coffee break. But what does that actually mean? Does this signal the end of a relationship? Are you free to date other people? Are you now single? Or are you still committed to your significant other?

    Technically, taking some time off from your partner means intentionally creating space for reflection and clarity. Relationship therapist Jaime Bronstein told Brides.com that the terms of the agreement vary depending on each person. They are the ones who decide if they will communicate from time to time or cut off all contact during it.

    Additionally, both people need to respect each other’s needs and establish acceptable ground rules throughout this time. This includes discussing questions like whether it’s okay to date other people and if it means that you’re single.

    Relationship expert Kathryn Ford explains that these ground rules are there to protect the relationship as well as both partners. “It will be important during the break, as during the relationship, to find ways to take care of yourself, while also behaving well toward the other person.” Whatever decision they come to, it’s crucial that both people are on the same page so there aren’t any surprises.

    Taking a break doesn’t necessarily mean that the couple has broken up. The former is a temporary pause in a relationship, while the latter tends to be permanent. By spending a short amount of time apart, the goal is to return to the partnership as a stronger pairing. Bronstein shares, “Sometimes, a break can strengthen a couple, and when they come back together, they are more grateful for each other. It can work if both people are willing to make the relationship work.”

    Some couples may decide to hit the pause button because of frequent disagreements

    There is a multitude of reasons why some partnerships need space. One of them is when a person requires time away to better understand their own needs. There may be times when we want to be more in touch with ourselves. Especially when considering changes in a relationship or even ending it. Having time alone gives you space to gain some perspective and think about what you individually want as well as together as a unit.

    Some couples decide to hit the pause button because of frequent disagreements. Perhaps the two of them still care for each other very much, but they can’t reach a resolution. Taking a step back to evaluate the situation with a calmer mind may help to find a better way to approach such problems.

    Another reason for taking a break may be due to external causes that require being physically separated, like relocating for work. While the couple might be open to maintaining a long-term relationship, it doesn’t always work, so they may choose to spend some time away. Ford, however, emphasizes, “Discuss this openly and be clear about expectations, especially as regards other romantic/sexual connections.”

    All in all, taking a break from a relationship can work. We have to remind ourselves that every individual is different, and for some couples, it may be normal for the relationship to be on and off. And assuming that no serious emotional damage was done, the couple can rest assured that their partnership will resume smoothly—that is if they put in the necessary work while they were apart.

    Commenters couldn’t believe the fiancée’s audacity

    The post Woman Announces To Fiancé That They’re On A Break Right Before Leaving For A 6-Week Trip first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Thursday 14 March 2024 - 09:00

    These days, it feels like more and more things either have memberships or subscriptions. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Some of these signups are genuinely great—but it takes a keen eye to know what’s worth its weight in gold and what’s fluff that’s draining your budget.

    Inspired by redditor u/CamHalf, the members of the r/AskReddit online community revealed the top memberships that they personally feel are “100% worth every penny.” Of course, that’s a bold claim. However, many of the internet users were happy to elaborate. Scroll down to see what they had to share!

    Bored Panda reached out to the author of the viral thread, redditor u/CamHalf, aka Cameron, who together with Tyler co-hosts the 'Lagers and Loudmouths' podcast. The OP was happy to share his thoughts with us about the types of memberships that are good to embrace and which ones it is best to avoid. Read on for our interview with him!

    #1

    Public library.

    u/Lemonbear63:
    Some libraries offer tool rentals and others offer culture passes that allow two people to attend attractions. Absolutely worth the price of free.

    u/SlippidySlappity:
    We got all sorts of cool stuff. Trail cam, bird watching kit, telescope, tools, Roku with subscriptions, Nintendo switch, toys, yard games, night vision goggles, and more on the way! Libraries are the best!

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    We were curious to get Cameron's, aka u/CamHalf's, opinion on memberships, so we asked him which ones he personally values the most. "Outside of the standard streaming services that many people have, the memberships I feel my family gets the most bang for our buck is the public library. It’s free, you can’t beat free!" the co-host of the 'Lagers and Loudmouths' podcast shared with Bored Panda.

    "We pay for an annual kid’s science museum membership for my almost 6-year-old son. We also pay for a yearly membership for my wife and son at Dollywood Theme Park. But after reading the thousands of responses to my question, I feel like I need a Costco membership! Unfortunately, our nearest Costco store is over an hour away. But perhaps that’s still worth it. The people of Reddit seem to think so," he said.

    #2

    YMCA - I pay $70 a month for a family of four and it includes use of the pool, gym, and sauna and up to four hours of childcare a day. I go nearly everyday and have lost 60 pounds over the last six months. It’s also my only childcare as a stay at home mom so it keeps me sane.

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    #3

    AAA or equivalent roadside service club in your respective country. A single tow costs more than your membership and it quickly pays for itself. Plus all the other discounts and affiliated services they offer, it is absolutely worth the money.

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    The reality is that many people these days are looking to cut costs to save more money. We wanted to get the OP’s take on how someone might go about evaluating whether or not a membership or subscription is worth keeping if their budget’s in trouble.

    From his perspective, this is a relatively simple thing to do. "Are you using it consistently enough to justify the cost? It’s just a matter of sitting down and doing the math to see if the numbers are in your favor. If you use something once or twice a year, it’s not likely worth the membership price. But if you use it weekly or evenly monthly, one might be able to justify the cost."

    #4

    Pet insurance. Love my fluffball and don’t want cost to get in the way if something big happens.

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    #5

    My union! They're out there fighting to get me better wages and working conditions and will back me with lawyers if the company tries to pull any shenanigans. Totally worth a few hundred bucks a year!

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    #6

    The Great Courses. It’s now under the umbrella of Wondrium (and they have a bunch of other stuff, but I look for the GC stuff) They have hundreds of courses. Each one has roughly 26-40 lectures. They’re the best professors in the world - the ones that students report as their favorite teachers.

    My boyfriend and I always have four on Thursdays: a science, an art, a philosophy (or wild card) and a history. We’ve done classes like: botany, the analects of Confucius, The Medici’s, the physics of time, early humans and the history of food.

    I’ve got a good deal with them at $10/month all I can stream. Great for lifelong learners.

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    According to Cameron, probably few people expect their posts to go as viral as they do. However, he said that he can “certainly see” why the topic got so much attention.

    "So, I think people are always trying to get the most bang for their buck, and memberships are often one of the best places to get that bang. They usually have a higher initial cost, but they pay out in dividends as long as you consistently utilize them."

    Feel free to check out Cameron and his co-host Tyler's podcast 'Lagers and Loudmouths,' where they address various debatable questions. "We like to do one more serious topic and one fun topic. For example, our last episode that dropped discussed the pros and cons of legalizing psychedelics as the serious topic and ‘who are your top 3 TV dads?’ as the fun topic,” he shared with us.

    #7

    I live on an island in Alaska with limited healthcare. An emergency flight to a more capable hospital will cost $50000. For $100 a year I save $49900 if I ever need their services. That $100 covers everyone living under my roof. There is no limit on the number of flights. And seniors pay $75. Of course, the flight isn't a guarantee. Bad weather or the donated jet needing repairs can, and does, prevent you from being flown out.

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    #8

    A gym membership you actually use.


     


    u/pm_me_ur_bidets:
    Worth paying extra to join a gym you go to than save money on a gym you dont visit

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    #9

    As a parent, the local children's/science museums. Got more than my money's worth on bad weather days.


     


    u/PinkMonorail:
    When my kid was little we had Disney and LEGOLAND passes. Can’t afford Disney anymore and at 29 they’re too old for LEGOLAND.

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    From our perspective, there are two broad types of memberships. There are the ones that help you save money and ensure brand loyalty. Then, there are the ones that gobble up your cash in exchange for a (theoretically) useful or entertaining service.

    The former would be something like a grocery or retail store membership where you get discounts, collect points, and get all sorts of promotions. Meanwhile, the latter are things like annual memberships to cultural and recreational events and activities, as well as monthly gym memberships or streaming service subscriptions.

    In our experience, the memberships and subscriptions that are usually most worth it have two aspects to keep in mind. First of all, they’re ones that you use constantly. Look, many of us have had moments where we imagine the type of person that we want to be. We put in the effort and resources to set up the groundwork.

    #10

    When my ex and I had first moved to New York we bought family memberships to the MET and the Natural History museum during the first week. Seriously, the best decision ever. They have ALL kinds of year-round events and things to do that you can bring family and friends.


    The MET has a members only rooftop bar and mezzanine, members only music events like we watched the philharmonic play Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in the Temple of Dendur. Members only gallery viewings, curator talks, talks by archaeologists and various things you could volunteer for. It was like having an "In" into the city.


    The Natural History museum had a monthly "Jazz under the stars" night with free food, drinks and music under the planetarium. I met Bill Nye and Neil Degrasse Tyson (when he was working there) and a bunch of other minor celebrities.


    These are not expensive memberships either.

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    #11

    Spotify Premium.

    u/Breakfast_1796:
    I've had Spotify premium since 2011 and I listen to it all day every day. Best value subscription.

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    #12

    I hate to admit it but Amazon Prime. When working on a project it's just so handy to have next day delivery. Damn you Bezos!

    For instance, you might buy lots of art supplies and sign up for digital lessons, get a gym subscription, or sign up for tango lessons. However, we might not have the energy, willpower, or passion to follow through with that commitment. So that membership or subscription becomes a money sink. It’s a relic of our (lukewarm) desire to be someone else.

    So, if an activity isn’t an integral part of your life, cut it out. You’ll save money. But the bigger victory here might be something else entirely: it’s being honest with yourself about who you are and who you’re not. Maybe it turns out that you like the idea of being an artist more than the hard work it requires to become a pro. Or you might want to take some pressure off your shoulders and simply draw or paint for fun. 

    Similarly, you might realize that gyms aren’t for you. You might not enjoy the crowded social space as much as other people do. Instead, you might prefer jogging, hiking, swimming, tennis, playing team sports, or some other way of moving. 

    #13

    For ADHDers - ChatGPT, the amount of learning random s**t has increased exponentially since.


    I ask it to explain complex subjects to me as if I were a child and once I have the concept I confirm with it by asking it if what I theorize is correct, it'll let you know if it is or isn't and will proceed to explain why it did/didn't.

    In my case, the one I stuck with the most was Computer Networking. I struggle with learning and require a little more help. Once it explained what "network", "subnet", "LAN", among other bespoke terminology were, I started to, mentally, build a network from the ground up, checking every step of the way to ensure I was fully grasping the concepts.

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    #14

    YouTube Premium. Use it everyday.

    u/Mallay:
    It's jarring for me when someone else uses YouTube around me and I see an ad play.

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    #15

    The US National Park Senior Pass. The BEST bargain in the nation.

    u/BramStroker47:
    I got my national park pass for free and all I had to do was give twenty years of my life to the military.

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    The second aspect that you want to consider when evaluating any membership is to look at how it impacts your life. To put it simply, if the service is something that makes you happy and gives at least some meaning or purpose, keep it. The activity should more or less align with your values and lifestyle.

    That might involve signing up for memberships in local heritage foundations, volunteering efforts, or national park organizations, depending on what you value the most!

    #16

    Costco… For the chicken and food court alone it is worth it.

    u/SibylUnrest:
    Also the over the counter medications. It's wild how much cheaper my allergy meds are there compared to someplace like CVS.

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    #17

    About 10 years ago, I was member of the nudist resort that was near me. For giggles, I brought in my college ID. About 160 a year for 24 hour access to the resort and grounds.

    For me it was my country club. Pool, big hot tub, gym, sauna. By my math at the time, all I had to do was visit 5 times a year to pay for it. I was there 2 to 5 times a week. Since it was a very rural area and not much to do, going there saved me money as anything decently worth doing was an hour or more away.

    Also since it was a nudist resort, most of the people that annoyed me were not apt to bother me. Perfect privacy to detach from the world.

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    #18

    I’m a scuba diver. For $75/year I get extra insurance in case I have an accident while diving. They pay for medical evacuation, they have a dive doctor speak to the ER doctor if they don’t know how to treat me, and they help coordinate getting me into a decompression chamber if I need it. My health insurance won’t cover any of that.

    Plus I can call them anytime with medical scuba questions.

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    Alternatively, if you're pressed for money but get a lot of use out of your (possibly expensive) memberships, you can always cut costs elsewhere. However, that requires a thorough analysis of your income and expenses. The first step is to come up with a realistic budget. The second is to cut back on your expenses. While the optional third step is to increase your income.

    In terms of expenses, you can dial back on dining out and cook more at home. Buying groceries on sale and in bulk can also help you save more than just a few pennies. And you may even want to consider going meatless one or more days a week. Quality red meat is expensive. However, there are plenty of good protein sources out there that are cheaper.

    #19

    The Calm app. $70 per year, so less than 20 cents per day. I use the “Baby Shhh” Soundscape every night as my “sleep music.” My brain has now learned that, when it hears that rhythmic sound, it’s time for sleep. There are other Soundscapes, depending on what you’re looking for, as well as Sleep Stories(read by the likes of Cillian Murphy, Harry Styles, Matthew McConaughey, and LeVar Burton(!!).) Meditations and a Daily Move designed to target a body part or stress or fatigue or whatever. I love it! 

    #20

    Parents know this one trick: zoo memberships. Got the one for all NYC zoos, including guest passes and free parking (for us AND guests). Sounds pricey up front, but we would go at least once a month through spring and summer for a day out, bringing grandparents, friends and cousins.

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    #21

    My university makerspace.

    3D printing, 3d scanners, laser cutting, sewing machines, cricut machines, vacuum molding, you name it.

    It doesn't have to be for uni related work.

    And it's completely free*

    *95% of the time, the materials are supplied for you. If you want to use your own material, you can (for example, they only supply 3mm plywood for the laser cutter. If you want 5mm, you need to source it yourself).

    Similarly, going out for coffee less often isn't going to magically solve all of your financial worries, but those small savings quickly add up. If you think you've cut back on everything realistic, you may want to consider your options for earning more cash, too.

    For instance, it might be time to talk to your boss about that raise you deserve. Or you may want to pick up more hours, get a second job, or start a side hustle. Alternatively, if paying the bills, putting food on the table, and enjoying life is getting next to impossible, it may be time to search for a better-paying (and hopefully more meaningful) job.

    What memberships or subscriptions have you personally found are worth every penny, dear Pandas? On the flip side, which ones did you find to be overhyped and not as useful as you thought? Share your experiences in the comments.

    #22

    This is maybe not a “membership” but it’s a recurring monthly charge to a service at least.

    We pay just shy of $100/month for a guy and his wife to come clean all the dog poop out of our yard twice a week. We have 2 big dogs and 3 little kids. This service is SO incredibly worth it, it’s not even funny. We’d give up the fiber internet package before we gave up “the poop man”.

    #23

    AARP.
    Most people don't know that you only have to be 18, and the discount I can get at most restaurants is better than the discount I get for being a vet, usually.
    Let me say again, you only have to be 18!

    #24

    TSA Precheck.


     


    u/Puzzleheaded_Key6211:
    I have global entry. For a few dollars more it’s definitely more beneficial if you go internationally often

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    #25

    AMC Alist - I pay $26 a month for 3 movies a week. At my preferred theatre tickets for that are already $22, so each movie I seen in a month after the first is essentially free. Probably not worth it some months, but in the summer when I see 5-7 movies a month it's fantastic.

    #26

    Massage and Costco.

    Monthly massage (or facial, but I'm all about the massage) is some of the best money I've ever spent.

    Costco is worth it for gas alone, with the bonus of basically everything else I get there as well.

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    #27

    I have a subscription for air filters for the home (FilterEasy). It's one of those things you always forget to replace, then when you see them at the store, you forget what size you need. With the subscription, the correct ones come in the mail, every 3 months, like clockwork.

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    #28

    I’m a paramedic, please heed this information. If you live outside of a major city, hell, even if your city’s hospital isn’t the best, seriously consider purchasing a membership to your closest air medical helicopter company. The cost isn’t outrageous and it saves you if you ever need to use it. Helicopter bills are expensive and insurance will leave you out to dry on them. It’s in your best interest to inquire about purchasing memberships if they’re offered.

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    #29

    Peloton app. 13 bucks a month, all the exercise classes you could want, no bike or tread needed. Strength, yoga, pilates, Barre, Cardio, stretching, meditation, even outdoor running/walking. Again, no bike or addl subscription needed. It's shocking how few people know about it.

    #30

    My wife has several restaurant memberships that she signed up for years ago.

    She got into them during promotional periods that refunded the membership cost as introductory periods. She paid $25 initially, and they discounted that from the meal. When she signed up.

    They never actually turned on the "charging" aspect, and she gets a lot of free meals given to her throughout the year.

    They are mostly boutique restaurants, and she gets various perks like priority seating (no wait) and special attendance by management along with the meals being comped.

    #31

    PBS Passport. Local TV shows, award winning documentaries, NOVA, and foreign TV for $5 and NO ads! All other streaming services get more expensive each year and the content is usually crappy reality TV or lame romantic comedies.

    If you live in the UK, PBS is kind of like our version of the BBC without the licensing fees and we get British imported TV shows.

    #32

    Regal Unlimited is awesome, unlimited movies whenever I want is definitely worth it for me. I go to around 4+ every month now.

    #33

    Audible. I pay for the plan with the 1 monthly credit and always find books that take at least that long to listen to on my commute and that cost at LEAST as much as the membership.

    #34

    As someone who's in college and writes a s**t ton of essays, Grammerly has been worth every penny. The suggestions and corrections it makes are insanely helpful for writing clear essays.

    #35

    REI - not sure how common it is nation wide but as an outdoors person it's great. One-time sign-up fee for $30. I get 10%back on all of my purchases. I believe my first purchase was a new snowboard and new bindings, and the 10% I made back on it already surpassed the $30 I spent once on my membership.

    #36

    Gamepass is worth it if you play more than one game every couple months ($19/m vs $50-$100 for a game).

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    #37

    Cook's Illustrated website. I pay for full access to the CI recipes and America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country. Their recipes are outstanding and definitely better than 90% of the stuff you can find for free.
  • Thursday 14 March 2024 - 08:18

    Being a bus driver is a tougher job than you might think. Long hours spent in the driver’s seat. Having to constantly focus so you don’t crash. Keeping to your strict schedules. And ensuring that the passengers are behaving themselves. These employees deserve a lot more thanks than they get.

    Unfortunately, some folks don’t understand the meaning of basic manners. Redditor u/Unthanked_Bus_Driver shared how they dealt with a verbally abusive passenger to teach them a lesson they’ll never forget. Scroll down for the full story. Bored Panda has reached out to the author of the story for comment via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from them.

    Bus drivers deserve to be treated with politeness and respect. Unfortunately, some people can’t do even that

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    One driver shared how they got back at a particularly abusive and rude passenger they encountered a while back

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    Being in close proximity with other people means that sooner or later you’ll have to face some rudeness and entitlement

    For many of us, basic politeness and kindness are no-brainers. It’s common sense to treat others with at least some respect. Many of us understand that we should treat others as we ourselves would like to be treated.

    Unfortunately, common sense isn’t all that common. And for some folks, rudeness—not courtesy—is their modus operandi.

    The fact is that if you work a job where you have to connect with other people, you will, at some point in time, have to deal with rude, entitled, and problematic individuals. In rarer cases, the issues are even more serious, and you may have to tangle with verbally or even physically abusive individuals.

    Let’s be clear—nobody, absolutely nobody, deserves to be abused for doing their jobs. Anyone throwing insults at bus drivers (or anyone else for that matter) needs to take a good, long look at their lives. Clearly, they need to rethink how they interact with people.

    How someone treats the people who provide a service for them tells a lot about them as individuals and their values.

    Drivers should do their best to stay as calm and professional as possible, no matter what happens

    For bus drivers, their main priorities are their own safety as well as that of their passengers. So when they face unruly or abusive individuals, they should try to avoid direct confrontation as much as possible.

    That means that de-escalation is usually the best approach. It requires staying cool, calm, and collected even under extreme pressure. The key is to avoid being provoked (even if the passenger is clearly in the wrong). Be polite, stay professional, and offer them some sort of solution to their problem.

    That’s why a driver’s top skills aren’t just navigation, punctuality, and operating a massive vehicle for long stretches of time. They should also be good communicators and know how to resolve conflicts.

    However, in some cases, diplomacy and politeness aren’t enough. If someone continues to be unreasonable, the drivers should follow whatever protocols their company has in place. In some cases, they might need to call their colleagues for advice or the authorities for help.

    Hopefully, the companies the drivers work for cover their medical insurance and provide the ability to seek professional help after particularly disturbing experiences. A good therapist can assist with a different perspective on being the victim of abusive behavior and moving forward after that.

    What would you have done if you were in the OP’s position, dear Pandas? Do you think they handled the situation the right way? What would you have done in the face of a verbally abusive passenger? How do you treat the public transport employees you meet on your commute? Share your thoughts in the comment section if you happen to have a spare moment.

    The author of the post was happy to chat with some of their readers

    Other internet users shared their take on what happened while others revealed similar experiences of their own

    The post Violent Passenger Orders Bus Driver Around, Gets A Taste Of Malicious Compliance first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Thursday 14 March 2024 - 08:06

    Science can be fascinating and fun. We love to learn new facts about our planet and beyond, like the fact that hippos sweat sunscreen. But it can also be pretty scary at times. I, personally, try not to think about the effect microplastics have on our health or how many times BP has spilled oil into our oceans. There's nothing fun about these kinds of facts.

    Perhaps a similar thought brought about the curiosity of this Redditor. Instead of fishing for some fun science facts, the user u/DogeStonks69 asked others, "What's the scariest science fact that the public knows nothing about?" And boy, did the commenters deliver. Be prepared to possibly face some existential dread after going through these entries.

    #1

    Scientists were trying to study the effects that microplastics have on the human body and brain but were unable to draw any reasonable conclusions because they **could not find a control group.**.

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    #2

    For two days in September of 1859 a massive solar flare (coronal mass ejection) powerful enough to make hanging telegraph lines burst into flames from the induced current washed over the Earth. Another massive burst in 2012 only just missed Earth, but it's not going to be pretty when our luck runs out on this.

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    #3

    The greatest chemical contributor to IQ loss and violent behaviour is Lead and it's still in millions of people's piping.

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    Let's dissect some of these scary facts. Like the microplastic one. Why are there no control groups to test its effects on? The problem with microplastics is that they're everywhere: in the water, in the earth, and in the air. But what's more concerning is that it is in living tissues, too. 

    The fact that there are nano and microplastics in our blood, placenta, heart, liver, and bowels alone is enough to scare us. But that's also the reason why scientists can't properly study its effects – there is no place (even in the human body) where they are not present, so we can no longer make comparisons.

    What are the potential dangers of having microplastics in our organs? It's possible they make us more susceptible to cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer's disease, and they might even affect our fertility. There is a study where researchers found that microplastics in the brain might correlate with autism-like traits in mice.

    #4

    Brain aneurysms can happen at any time, to anyone. No matter what age you are, or even how healthy you are, if you are currently alive, you have a chance of getting a brain aneurysm. When you do get one, there's a 50 % chance you'll just die immediately. Like, you'd be alive one minute, and then lying on the floor unconscious the next minute. Are the chances of actually getting a brain aneurysm at any random moment low? Yes, but it's still not 0.

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    #5

    Scientific litterature conclusion on alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases in general is that the diseases start decades before the first obvious symptoms and that we need to treat them at this stage. When you exhibit obvious symptoms, it's too late, your brain is already mush.


    If you get diagnosed with alzheimer's at 65, you had the disease since your early 40's at least. And you experienced very mild symptoms but didn't notice it. And your brain fought like hell to compensate the deficit. When you get diagnose, your brain is already very severely damaged and will never recover from the deficit.

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    #6

    We know that there is a string connection between pregnant mother's having viruses such as the flu during pregnancy and schizophrenia. It will be interesting what we see in 15 years post COVID.

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    Declining insect population rates are also bad news for us. We often think of insects as nuisances: annoying flies, bloodsuckering mosquitoes, and disgusting roaches. But the reality is that insects, no matter how gross, are extremely important to ecosystems.

    Reuters reports that a 2020 study found how Earth has lost 5% to 10% of its insect populations in the last 150 years. That's between 250,000 and 500,000 species total. Another study found that we're losing insect populations at a rate of 1% to 2% per year.

    Which species are the most affected? Out of the gross ones, only the beetles, including dung beetles. The insects that have the worst numbers are bees, moths and butterflies, aquatic insects, and those insects that eat other insects, like certain species of ladybugs and ants.

    #7

    Take an Astronomy 101 course at your local community college. People have no idea the amount of and variety of things that exist in space, that can and do happen, that would send us back to the Stone Age, or outright annihilate life on Earth. I’m not talking asteroids, comets, and solar flares, everyone knows those, I’m talking supernovas, gamma ray bursts, wandering planets, wandering back holes, and more. And none of it do we have any ounce of control over. The good thing is the galaxy and universe are unbelievably large, so our chances of being affected by these things are, quite literally, astronomically low, but it ain’t zero.

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    #8

    Swimming in freshwater could expose you to Naegleria fowleri — a brain eating amoeba** that is fatal 97% of the time, and is almost impossible to treat effectively.

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    #9

    Insect population depletion.

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    So, what's causing the poor guys to become extinct? Besides the abundance of pesticides, climate change is a big factor. It causes temperature changes and alters seasonal timing.

    As temperatures rise, insects may no longer have cooler environments to migrate to. Droughts reduce food availability, and heavy rainfall might even drown them. Extreme weather events might be dangerous directly or destroy their habitats.

    #10

    Our bodies have no way of knowing that we're breathing oxygen. If I could snap my fingers and replace all the oxygen in you room with another inert gas you wouldn't notice. You wouldn't start to choke or struggle. You'd just get sleepier and sleepier until you die. That's why carbon monoxide is so dangerous. If you have any sort of gas appliance in your building, invest in a detector. 

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    #11

    Your poor posture could lead to incurable chronic pain

    sit up straight.

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    #12

    In Yellowknife, NT Canada, there was a gold mine operating for 54 years, and a byproduct of that mining process was arsenic trioxide... 237,000 tonnes of it, enough to give a death sentece to everything on the planet. They figured the best thing to do was to bury it in permafrost. The problem is, it's starting to get warmer, so they have to figure out what to do with it. It's not a secret. Just no one is talking about it.

    What exactly would happen in a world without insects? Environmental writer Oliver Milman told Boston public radio WBUR that it might be worse than we think. "It would be an extremely dire place to live in – and certainly not something we should ever aim for."

    "You would certainly have mass starvation [and] societal unrest… It'd be a place where there would be rotting feces and corpses everywhere because dung beetles and other insects that break down those materials would be gone."

    #13

    An Extinction Level asteroid could hit Earth with only a few days notice. Asteroids can appear very quickly from what appears to be nowhere. There is nothing we could do to prevent it from hitting.

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    #14

    Last time i had to go under the knife i mentioned to the anesthesiologist "i read online that no one knows how anesthesia even works" and he kinda just said "yeah....".

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    #15

    Alcohol increases the permeability of the blood brain barrier by unpredictable factors, which is why people die from overdose on their normal d**g dosages.

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    Pollinators would be perhaps the biggest loss. Pollinating crops by hand is an enormously labor-intensive operation, as China's Sichuan province has already learned. Their project to hand-pollinate orchards only yielded short-term results, prompting the discussion that we need to protect our pollinators even further. 

    #16

    Europa even though smaller than earth has more water than all water bodies in the world combined.

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    #17

    By the time AIDS was first discovered in the United States in 1981, 250,000 Americans were already infected with HIV.

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    #18

    There’s this concept called the False Vacuum Decay.

    Basically, ya know how an electron can orbit an atom (just roll with it)? And how it can orbit at a high state sometimes, then releases energy and drops to a low state? That low state is called the vacuum state. It’s the lowest state that a thing can be in, it’s the “default”. But there are some examples of a “false vacuum”. Basically, imagine a ball rolling down a hill. The false vacuum is a little valley it gets caught it. But it could still go lower.

    Long story short: for various reasons we are afraid one or more fields in our universe might be in a false vacuum state.

    If that false vacuum were to collapse, which could happen randomly via quantum tunneling, or if we pump enough energy in an area, or through a dozen other theoretical mechanisms, then the universe as we know it goes bye-bye. Everything we know ceases to exist from that point into a bubble which expands at the speed of light. And within that bubble nothing we know can ever exist again. It’s not destruction, it’s erasure and change. Within the bubble, the laws of physics will be different. Chemistry might not exist. Biological life might not be possible.

    And we’ve done some experiments. Here are the results.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Higgs_FalseVacuum2018.jpg

    The circles are indications of how certain we are. We’re positive our universe exists in the bigger circle. We’re fairly sure in the smaller circles etc etc.

    The yellow means we’re in a false vacuum. Green means we’re good. Red means “you f****d up the experiment.”

    So long short: we’re fairly sure that we’re in said false vscuum.

    #19

    I'm sure there are plenty of people who know this, but personally I find it terrifying af.

    If the vacuum of space didn't block sound from reaching us, the sun would be as loud as a jackhammer *everywhere* on Earth. Everywhere, at all times. And because sound travels slower than light, if the sun were to go out it would take eight minutes for the light to stop but 13 years for the sound to stop. So life on a cold, dead Earth for 13 years and still hearing the jackhammer scream of our dead sun.

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    #20

    Antibiotics. We've literally exhausted all possible antibiotic treatment. There are bacteria that are already multi d**g resistant to Colisitin and Tigecycline which are like our salvage antibiotics at present. And there aren't new antibiotics that are approved or developed fast enough to deal with these. So a time will come in the near future where we can't treat infections anymore, especially in the hospital setting like ICUs etc.

    #21

    Viruses stay with you forever and a lot flair up later in life to f**k you up.

    No one knows if COVID will come back in already infected people as something worse.

    #22

    Here's something different: Gödel's incompleteness theorem. Mathematics, the very science that we use to build bridges, fly airplanes and operate nuclear power plants, is inherently broken and there's no way it can be fixed.

    Gödel himself lost his mind over this.

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    #23

    Gamma Ray Bursts.

    If ever one happens to be close enough and aimed exactly at Earth, we're basically all dead.

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    #24

    The End-Permian mass extinction was the worst in Earth's history. 70-80% of species died. It was caused by volcanic activity in Siberia spewing magma for thousands of years, releasing CO2 and igniting fossil fuel deposits as it bubbled up for good measure, leading to a runaway greenhouse effect and acidifying the oceans. Species had a better chance of surviving the asteroid that k***ed the dinosaurs. Today, the global climate is heating up 10x faster than it did at the end of the Permian.

    #25

    We all get cancer. But most are so little and small they can’t and won’t hurt us.

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    #26

    The scariest ones are the ones NOT in this thread... because the public doesn't know about them.

    #27

    I'll let the others have the easy ones.

    The inevitable displacement of Mexico City due to the abuse and lack of fresh water. It will be an international incident by their own making, displacing roughly 20 million people. Half of their utilities infrastructure is faulty and the current leadership has no viable way to repair and maintain their current system. It's not a matter of if, but when the system collapses. Normal groundwater reserve use is ten percent for any major city and only under dire circumstances should it be used at all. Mexico City uses almost half of their supply from groundwater reserves annually. Current projections show a complete collapse within 15 years.

    #28

    Earth’s magnetic field started shifting at an accelerated rate in 2000. The earth is long overdue for a magnetic pole swap.

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    #29

    There are millions and billions of dollars in research into how to make people buy c**p. The missus took a year of psychology and what they got the most research on is how to manipulate you and me into buying c**p we don't need. Mental illness we know a little about. Making you want the new c**p that you don't need? We know a helluva lot about how that works.

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    #30

    CO2 levels are causing the pH levels in the ocean to move towards an acidic level. No not like burn yourself acid, but just enough that it's causing an already noticeable impact to microorganisms at the bottom of the food chain. This may eventually lead to a ecological collapse. It seems to be impacting phytoplankton which is responsible for producing a good chunk of the air you breath as well. If the oceans go anaerobic the atmosphere would become toxic. A similar event has occurred during one or two of the past mass extinction events.

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    #31

    It is estimated that by 2050, more than 10 million people will die due to antimicrobial resistance. Many people know, but nothing is done and it is terrifying. Scary as f**k.

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    #32

    The first contraceptive pill was never tested on women. They tested it on men instead.

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    #33

    There is about a 1 million year gap in which we know almost nothing about with almost no fossil evidence for that era. That’s enough time for beings to evolve, advance, and eventually die out.

    #34

    We are currently in the sixth major extinction event, where our flora and fauna are being destroyed by human activity at a fast rate. It cannot be completely stopped anymore, only mitigated, and, let’s be real… we as humans have little interest as a whole to do so.

    #35

    Soil vitamins going bye bye and antibiotics not working anymore.

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    #36

    If you start showing any signs of rabies, you are going to die. Or at least in 99% of cases that happens.

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    #37

    **Prions.**

    I do not recommend researching. There is nothing to be done if you have prion disease.

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    #38

    Only my grandma and I know how handsome I am.

    #39

    Tetraethyl lead raised worldwide lead levels so significantly they had to drill into arctic ice to find an uncontaminated sample.

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    #40

    Geiger counters used to be incredibly easy to make, but now it is extremely hard to find non-irradiated materials to use as a reference point to count off of. 

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    #41

    There is a volcano about the size of texas under yellowstone and when it goes off it will wipe out most life on earth. It's overdue. By about 30 thousand years.

    #42

    People don’t talk enough about the melting permafrost and the associated positive feedback loops that only accelerate what’s already started.

    #43

    Context: Scientist who went on a date with a specialist nurse.

    Mucormycosis is caused by mold you find on bread that's been left out, and often kills you.

    I went on a date with a senior nurse in emergent infectious health, who scared the s**t out of me by saying that sometimes this mold will take hold of your bodily functions and kill you. It happens rarely, and often in immunocompromised people, but it can randomly happen to regular people as well. It's typically caught really late because it ls rare, meaning that it is often deadly.

    Imagine having a slice of bread that's got a tiny amount of mold and then getting a death sentence because it was caught too late.

    #44

    If an electrical line is damaged and is in contact with the floor, even walking away from it with big steps can cause a huge electrical potential difference between your feet and end you.

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    #45

    The world can end by weaponized, self-replicating nanotechnology.

    > Gray goo (also spelled as grey goo) is a hypothetical global catastrophic scenario involving molecular nanotechnology in which out-of-control self-replicating machines consume all biomass (and perhaps also everything else) on Earth while building many more of themselves, a scenario that has been called ecophagy (the literal consumption of the ecosystem).

    #46

    The actual amount of crude oil that's been pumped directly into the ocean. BP had High Definition 4K live footage of the pipe that ruptured and chose to censor it. And it's not just BP that's had an incident like that.

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    #47

    Traveling to the nearest star is never going to be possible in a human lifetime.

    #48

    The worlds soil is running out of nitrogen pretty rapidly, and most farmland is essentially “zombie” farmland where it would be completely unusable without fertiliser, and if we ever run out of the minerals needed for fertiliser then we are rather screwed, and on top of that the nutritional value of most fruit and veg isn’t in a great state either there’s so much crop inbreeding, I mean one bad virus in the US could tank production of certain crops.

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    #49

    For me, it’s the perma frost scenario. The perma frost holds so much c02 (edit*** methane) that when it thaws it will just skyrocket our levels and there will be nothing we can do about it.

    #50

    That about 226g of Botulin toxin is enough to wipe out Humanity.
  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 17:48

    Many artists dream of winning a prestigious award for their work–or even a nomination– since their first day on the set of a movie or TV show or setting foot in a recording studio.

    However, those who managed to make a name for themselves in the entertainment industry sometimes have a different concept of what these forms of recognition represent.

    Some are just unwilling to accept an award from an institution they deem corrupt, while others believe artists shouldn't be pitted against each other or have their talent measured in the form of a statuette.

    Oh, and others are simply too humble to think they’re worthy of such honors.

    Bored Panda presents 14 moments where celebrities declined prestigious awards and honors.

    #1 Nick Cave

    The Aussie musician turned down the MTV Video Music Award when they nominated him for Best Male Artist, citing his refusal to participate in an event that pitted musicians against each other.

    He asked for the nomination to be withdrawn and given to somebody who felt "more comfortable with the competitive nature of these awards ceremonies."

    In a letter he sent to MTV, the rock singer wrote: “I have always been of the opinion that my music is unique and individual and exists beyond the realms inhabited by those who would reduce things to mere measuring. I am in competition with no one.”

    “My relationship with my muse is a delicate one at the best of times, and I feel that it is my duty to protect her from influences that may offend her fragile nature.”

    He continued: “My muse is not a horse, and I am in no horse race, and if indeed she was, still, I would not harness her to this tumbrel.”

    Image credits: Nick Cave

    #2 Dolly Parton

    In 2022, the country music legend declined an invitation to be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don't feel that I have earned that right,” Dolly tweeted. 

    “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out. I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again — if I'm ever worthy. 

    “This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!”

    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame wasn’t going to let Dolly get away with her humble words, so they confirmed that she would remain a nominee, citing that rock and roll has had deep roots in country music since its inception and that the Jolene singer “impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists.”

    Dolly has also turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice during the Trump administration, saying, “I feel like if I take it, I'll be doing politics, so I'm not sure.”

    Image credits: Dolly Parton

    #3 Julie Andrews

    The talented actress turned down a 1996 Tony nomination for her starring performance in Victor/Victoria to protest the snubbing of the rest of the show's creative team.

    Julie addressed what she felt was an unfair situation during a curtain call, saying, "I have searched my conscience and my heart and find that I cannot accept this nomination, and prefer instead to stand with the egregiously overlooked."

    Despite her comments, the Sound of Music star was still included on the ballot for Best Actress in a Musical and is listed as a nominee on the Tony Awards website.

    Donna Murphy ultimately won for her performance in The King and I.

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    #4 George C. Scott

    George “disagreed, on principle, with a competition that pitted actors against each other,” which is why he became the first actor to decline an Academy Award in 1971 when he turned down an accolade for his role as General George S. Patton in Patton.

    The actor described the ceremony as "a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons."

    George had warned months in advance that he wouldn't accept the award. Consequently, many read the Academy’s decision to give it to him as an attempt to legitimize the awards and make the public respect them more.

    "They took the Oscar to George C. Scott as an opportunity to say, ‘Well, no one buys these awards, sometimes, people don’t even want them; we’ll give it to George C. Scott because we just simply thought he was the best,'" Film Studies academic Dennis Bingham said.

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    #5 Sinéad O'connor

    Sinéad wrote a letter to the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences after she was nominated for four Grammy Awards in 1991, stating her intentions not to accept any potential award she might receive during the ceremony.

    “As artists I believe our function is to express the feelings of the human race — to always speak the truth and never keep it hidden,” the Irish singer wrote.

    In contrast, the music industry possesses "false and destructive materialistic values," "acknowledge[s] mostly the commercial side of art," and "respect[s] mostly material gain, since that is the main reason for their existence."

    Award shows “honor” artists when they achieve commercial success and “ignore” them when they don’t, Sinéad wrote.

    Despite her criticism of the music industry, Sinéad still won Best Alternative Music Performance for I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, and she is listed as the winner on the official Grammys website.

    Image credits: Sinéad O&#039;Connor

    #6 David Bowie

    In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II wanted to honor the English singer with the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He said no.

    The Queen was a hardcore fan of Bowie’s music, so she asked again in 2003 with a sweeter deal: a knighthood. David refused again.

    Royal titles didn’t appeal much to him. In fact, he was clueless as to what purpose they serve.

    “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. I seriously don't know what it's for. It's not what I spent my life working for,” the rockstar explained when asked about Mick Jagger being given his knighthood.

    “It's not my place to make a judgment on Jagger; it's his decision. But it's just not for me.”

    Image credits: David Bowie

    #7 John Lennon

    The English musician accepted, along with his bandmates, an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) medal, but he returned it in 1969 “in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam, and against ‘Cold Turkey’ slipping down the charts.”

    The “Nigeria-Biafra thing” he mentioned in the letters he sent to Queen Elizabeth, the Prime Minister, and Central Chancery refers to the Nigerian Civil War. 

    Meanwhile, “Cold Turkey” is a song that John wrote in 1969, released as a single by the Plastic Ono Band, the group he formed with his wife, Yoko Ono.

    Later on, the singer-songwriter explained why he had initially accepted the honor.

    "Before you get an MBE, the Palace writes to you to ask if you’re going to accept it because you’re not supposed to reject it publicly, and they sound you out first. 

    “I chucked the letter in with all the fan-mail, until Brian [Epstein, the Beatles’ manager] asked me if I had it. He and a few other people persuaded me that it was in our interests to take it, and it was hypocritical of me to accept it.”

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    #8 Bansky

    Banky’s documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” was one of the five pictures nominated for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category in 2011.

    While the mysterious artist didn’t actually win, he refused to attend the ceremony.

    As it turns out, the Academy didn’t want him to show up wearing a disguise, like the monkey mask he’s rumored to wear in public to conceal his identity. 

    “The fun but disquieting scenario is that if the film wins and five guys in monkey masks come to the stage all saying, ‘I’m Banksy,’ who the hell do we give it to?” the Academy’s executive director, Bruce Davis, said, as per ET.

    Image credits: Bansky

    #9 Woody Allen

    "I have no regard for that kind of ceremony. I just don't think they know what they're doing,” the actor and filmmaker once said of the Academy Awards.

    He was nominated a total of 24 times, and accepted none of his wins.

    Woody only attended the show once, after the September 11th attacks. On that occasion, he took the stage to introduce a group of films that had been made in his home state, New York.

    “When you see who wins those things — or who doesn't win them — you can see how meaningless this Oscar thing is…,” the director further said.

    “I know it sounds terrible, but winning that Oscar for 'Annie Hall' didn't mean anything to me.”

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    #10 Tom Cruise

    In 2021, the Top Gun actor returned all three of the Golden Globes he'd been awarded throughout his career to protest against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

    Tom won Golden Globes for his performances in Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Jerry Maguire (1996), and Magnolia (1999).

    His decision came amid renewed criticism of the HFPA's "utter lack of diversity" among its membership, according to Entertainment Weekly.

    NBC decided not to air the 2022 ceremony, citing in a statement that the HFPA needed more time to enact "meaningful reform."

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    #11 Marlon Brando

    From playing Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire to portraying Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront, Marlon Brando had already gained worldwide recognition before becoming The Godfather in 1972. Still, it was the film adaptation of Mario Puzzo’s crime novel that earned him the most critically acclaimed performance of his career and the Best Actor Oscar he turned down.

    Marlon wasn’t there to refuse the award himself and sent a Native American actress and activist named Sacheen Littlefeather to do it in his place.

    According to Sacheen, the Hollywood star decided to decline the "very generous award" because of the "treatment of American Indians today by the film industry." 

    The woman, who sparked divided opinions, ranging from loud boos to applause, said of her speech: “I didn’t use my fist. I didn’t use swear words. I didn’t raise my voice. But I prayed that my ancestors would help me.

    “I went up there like a warrior woman. I went up there with the grace and the beauty and the courage and the humility of my people. I spoke from my heart.”

    Image credits: Academy Awards

    #12 Elizabeth Taylor

    At the time, Elizabeth was married to Richard Burton, who had often been snubbed by the Academy. Attending the 1996 award show would’ve exposed her husband to a fifth loss.

    Despite both of them being nominated, Richard booked a couples trip to Paris and convinced Elizabeth to ditch the ceremony and join him.

    Ultimately, the actress didn’t accept her Oscar for her role in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

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    #13 Eminem

    In 2003, the rapper didn’t attend the 2003 Academy Awards despite being nominated in the Best Original Song category for “Lose Yourself” from his movie “8 Mile."

    In fact, he didn’t even watch the ceremony, and fell asleep at home when his name was announced.

    "Back then, I never even thought that I had a chance to win, and we had just performed 'Lose Yourself' on the Grammys with the Roots a couple of weeks before the Oscars, so we didn’t think it was a good idea.

    “And also, back at that time, the younger me didn't really feel like a show like that would understand me," the musician told Variety.

    Image credits: Eminem

    #14 Drake

    Drake’s album Certified Lover Boy was up for Best Rap Album at the 2022 Grammys, and he was nominated for Best Rap Performance for "Way 2 Sexy."

    The Canadian rapper decided to withdraw both nominations.

    While the motive remains unclear, the Hotline Bling rapper told Variety he had a “long and at times contentious relationship” with the awards.

    A statement he wrote in 2020 following The Weekend’s snub may shed light on his decision, though.

    “I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards,” he shared.

    Furthermore, he stated that people “just accept that what once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to the artists that exist now.”

    Image credits: Drake

  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 17:47

    On the 16th of January, almost a month left until the official release of “Dune: Part 2“, Denis Villeneuve’s assistant had an urgent flight to the palliative care facility located about 130 miles north of Quebec City with a very special mission. A terminally ill man made an unusual wish before his last breath: to see the long-awaited sequel to 2021’s “Dune: Part 1”.

    Official worldwide release of “Dune: Part 2” was scheduled on 1st of March, 2024

    Image credits: Warner Bros Pictures

    It all started with Josée Gagnon and her Canadian charity L’Avant, which focuses on helping people at the end of their lives realize their dreams. “There was a man my age at the end of his life in palliative care home,” said Gagnon. “This man, a filmmaker, had said that before he died, he would have liked to see the movie Dune 2,” she added.

    The whole idea didn’t seem very realistic at the beginning. Gagnon had doubts about getting Villeneuve’s attention. “It’s an American movie worth 120 million, so it was impossible to get him to listen, of course. But my friend said to me, ‘Josée, you can do everything yourself. Since when has anything stopped you? Write to Denis Villeneuve.’ I told myself… He was so right. Why not? What have I got to lose?”

    Canadian charity L’Avant founder Josée Gagnon shared the urgent message on the social media

    Image credits: Facebook

    The patient had just few weeks left when Gagnon came up with an idea to share the message on L’Avant’s Facebook page: “I would like to pull a magic trick for someone at the end of their life. Would anyone be able to put me in contact with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (director of Dune) by chance???? I know it’s ambitious, but I’ve always succeeded in my crazy ideas, so I’m dark with naivety and hope. <…> The person in question has a few weeks left, so there’s no time to waste.”

    Villeneuve and his wife, Tanya Lapointe, who happens to be one of the producers of “Dune: Part 2“, were extremely touched by Gagnon message and this man’s dying will. They tried to arrange for the patient to fly to Montreal or Los Angeles, but he was too weak.

    Villeneuve initially tried to arrange for the patient to fly to Montreal or Los Angeles, but patient was too weak

    Image credits: CineFix

    The situation was “a race against the clock.” Therefore, on the 16th of January, Villeneuve gave his own laptop to his assistant with a complete version of the movie and asked them to fly out to the patient.

    “We gave up our cell phones, signed a discharge, closed the curtains, then, the late man got to watch Dune 2 alone with a house maid.”

    Villeneuve sent his own laptop so the man could see the film

    Image credits: dunemovie.net

    “The man was so weak we thought he might pass away listening to the movie. He didn’t have the strength to listen through it all,” Gagnon shares about the moment. The patient watched the film with French subtitles. He was in such a bad shape and in so much pain that he wasn’t able to view the full 2 hours and 46 minutes of the film. Yet it wasn’t the most important part here – what was truly touching – was that complete strangers gave it their all to make this man’s last wish come true.

    Dune: Part 2 had a special early screening for a terminally-ill fan

    Image credits: dunenewsnet.com

    Sadly, just a few days later, after watching the movie, the patient bid farewell to the world. Gagnon hopes this story will inspire people to fight for their dreams no matter what difficulty life puts in their path: “People have to continue to believe that everything is possible when it is done with heart.” “I smile like an idiot thinking about this beautiful story,” she said. “Thinking of him.”

    Gagnon didn’t watch the movie yet, though always smiles whenever she hears about it

    Image credits: dunemovie.net

    People from all around the world were touched by this heartfelt gesture

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 17:15

    At the 2024 Oscars, he was most definitely a “10.” Ryan Gosling’s performance of I’m Just Ken at the 96th Academy Awards, alongside Mark Ronson and other famous Kens, wowed audiences, made co-stars laugh, and got other A-list celebrities to join in.

    After triumphing in his Ken role in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Ryan went ahead to perform the popular song on the stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday (March 10).

    Mark and company managed to get the 43-year-old actor and all the other Kens (including Simu Liu) from the film to perform on the Oscars stage, leaving the crowd and viewers in awe.

    Seated behind Margot Robbie in the audience, who couldn’t contain her laughter, Ryan proceeded to make his way to the stage, accompanied by Mark on guitar and a group of backup dancers.

    Ryan Gosling’s stellar performance of I’m Just Ken at the 2024 Oscars stole the show

    Image credits: Rich Polk/Variety

    Even legendary Guns and Roses guitarist Slash partook in the grandiose show.

    At one point, the Barbie star made his way back into the audience and held the microphone up to his Barbie cast and crew, including Greta, Margot, and America Ferrera, who were all singing along with him.

    Ryan also got his La La Land co-star Emma Stone to sing along with him.

    I’m Just Ken was one of two songs from Barbie that earned a nomination for best original song. Billie Eilish’s What Was I Made For? was the other, ultimately winning the Oscar for the category.

    Image credits: Deadline Hollywood

    Meanwhile, Ryan’s wife and the mother to their two daughters took to her Instagram page to express her love for him, writing “Always by my man,” in a video post of her standing next to Ryan’s Oscars dressing room sign.

    In another photo post, Eva shared a snapshot of herself in a pink-studded blazer, black cowboy hat, and sunglasses, and she wrote in the caption: “You took Ken all the way to the Oscar’s, RG. Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed.”

    The nominees and winners of some of the 96th Academy Awards categories:

    Best Picture:

    Winner: Oppenheimer

    American Fiction

    Anatomy of a Fall

    Barbie

    The Holdovers

    Killers of the Flower Moon

    Maestro

    Past Lives

    Poor Things

    The Zone of Interest

    Legendary Guns and Roses guitarist Slash partook in the grandiose show

    Image credits: Deadline Hollywood

    Best Actress:

    Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things

    Annette Bening – Nyad

    Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon

    Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall

    Carey Mulligan – Maestro

    Image credits: Deadline Hollywood

    Best Actor:

    Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer

    Bradley Cooper – Maestro

    Colman Domingo – Rustin

    Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers

    Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

    Ryan performed with all the other Kens (including Simu Liu) from the film to perform on the Oscars stage

    Image credits: Deadline Hollywood

    Best Supporting Actress:

    Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers

    Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer

    Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple

    America Ferrera – Barbie

    Jodie Foster – Nyad

    Best Supporting Actor:

    Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer

    Sterling K Brown – American Fiction

    Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon

    Ryan Gosling – Barbie

    Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

    You can watch Ryan’s performance below:

    Image credits: Le Parisien

    Best Director:

    Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan

    Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet

    Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese

    Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos

    The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

    Best Original Song:

    What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)

    The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)

    I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)

    It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)

    Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)”

    Ryan’s I’m Just Ken performance continued to receive praise online from viewers

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 17:00

    Kate McKinnon humorously discovered, along with the rest of the world, that she’d accidentally been sending “tasteful nudes” to cinematic legend Steven Spielberg during the 96th Academy Awards.

    At Sunday’s Academy Awards, comedian Kate had everyone laughing as she and her Barbie co-star, America Ferrera, presented together and included a playful banter about Jurassic Park in their Oscars bit.

    The duo was presenting the awards for Best Documentary Short and Best Documentary Feature when Kate’s perfect comedic timing came out.

    “These awards honor the best in documentary filmmaking. Films that give us real stories about real life with past winners like Woodstock, Free Solo, and Inconvenient Truth,” America said before Kate chimed in and continued with: “Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Dominion.”

    “Kate, no … those aren’t documentaries,” America quickly corrected Kate, leaving her in dismay. “… The dinosaurs weren’t real.”

    “Oh, America, not you too!” Kate joked.

    Kate McKinnon shook up the Oscars with some laughts, dinosaurs and other unexpected reveals

    Image credits: Kevin Winter / Getty Images

    “I know the dinosaurs were real, but in the movie, they were CGI. There was a documentary about it,” America said as Kate clearly needed a moment to digest what she just heard.

    A baffled Kate then turned to the audience, in the middle of which was Jurassic Park’s maker, Steven.

    “Is this true?” Kate asked him.

    Steven nodded as he played along, prompting the audience to erupt in laughter.

    “Wow,” Kate said with slight disbelief. “But Jeff Goldblum is real, right?”

    “No,” America responded.

    “Then to whom have I been sending my tasteful nudes?” the ‘SNL’ alum asked.

    The camera then captured a traumatized-looking Steven, who pointed towards himself and nodded.

    Following their hilarious bit, the two announced that the winner of Best Documentary Short for the 2024 Oscars was The Last Repair Shop.

    Watch the funny Oscar gag with Kate McKinnon and co-star America Ferrera below

    Fans online absolutely loved the playful banter onstage between Kate and America, with some calling Steven’s expression the best part of the night.

    “I DIED when it cut back to Spielberg,” one said on YouTube, while another added, “Spielberg’s facial expression is the best thing that happened this entire night I swear to god.”

    “I really loved how this year they turned to elegant sort of ‘classy’ non-offensive humor. The Spielberg bit is just insanely funny. It really raised back the prestige of the event to have this kind of humor back. Bravo!” read a third comment.

    Another comment said, “I really loved the show this year. It was entertaining, the right people won and I loved the way the awards were presented.

    Some thought Steven Spielberg’s expression was the best part of the night

    Image credits: ABC News

    The nominees and winners of some of the 96th Academy Awards categories:

    Best Picture:
    Winner: Oppenheimer
    American Fiction
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Barbie
    The Holdovers
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Past Lives
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Actress:
    Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things
    Annette Bening – Nyad
    Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall
    Carey Mulligan – Maestro

    Best Actor:
    Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
    Bradley Cooper – Maestro
    Colman Domingo – Rustin
    Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
    Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

    Best Supporting Actress:
    Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
    Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
    Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
    America Ferrera – Barbie
    Jodie Foster – Nyad

    Best Supporting Actor:
    Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
    Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
    Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Ryan Gosling – Barbie
    Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

    Best Director:
    Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
    Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
    Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
    Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
    The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

    Best Original Song:
    What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)
    The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)
    I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
    It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)
    Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 16:23

    Not so “politically correct.” Madonna mistakenly scolded a fan for not standing at one of her concerts, only to realize that the person was in a wheelchair, sparking outrage online.

    The 65-year-old Queen of Pop wasn’t too happy after seeing that amongst the cheering crowd during her show on Thursday (March 7) in Los Angeles, USA, a person wasn’t standing up before understanding that the concert-goer was wheelchair-bound.

    Madonna reportedly performed at the Kia Forum as part of her Celebration Tour when she made the now-viral remark.

    “What are you doing sitting down over there? What are you getting sitting down?” Madonna asked before walking to the edge of the stage to get a closer listen to the fan, The New York Post reported.

    Madonna mistakenly scolded a seated fan at her LA concert before realizing they were in a wheelchair

    Image credits: Kevin Mazur/Getty Image

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    The songstress quickly realized that she had made an embarrassing mistake, explaining: “Oh, OK. Politically incorrect. Sorry about that. I’m glad you are here.”

    Various clips of the mortifying moment spread across social media, with people commenting on TikTok: “That is a sad apology! What the heck. Refund them their ticket!!”

    Another person wrote: “She did not apologize enough.”

    After realizing her error, Madonna apologized for the embarrassing mistake

    Image credits: PopCrave

    Image credits: PopCrave

    A separate individual chimed in: “Maam, there are 100 reasons why someone might sit- and all of them are valid.”

    The 1980s music icon has scheduled 80 concerts as part of her Celebration Tour, planned to take place in cities across North America and Europe, beginning in October 2023 and concluding on April 26 in Mexico City.

    The clumsy remark marked Madonna’s most recent blunder during her tour, which commemorates four decades of her musical achievements.

    You can watch Madonna’s blunder below:

    In February, the Like A Virgin singer fell off stage while performing at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, USA, as per The Post.

    A video showed Madonna falling backward in her chair during the show at the time. And before her tour was scheduled to start, Madonna had reportedly spent several days in the ICU because of a severe bacterial infection, forcing her to postpone shows planned for North America.

    “It’s a miracle that I’m alive,” she said during her Brooklyn stop at Barclays Center in December 2023, per USA Today. “I feel like I’m one of the lucky ones… Let’s take a moment to be grateful.”

    “She needs to be humbled,” a reader commented

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 16:01

    Ryan Gosling may be Hollywood’s favorite real-life Ken doll, but at home, he’s got a to-do list that comes with his role of being a loving husband to Eva Mendes and a doting father to his two daughters.

    On Sunday’s 96th annual Academy Awards, Ryan took to the stage and delivered an electrifying performance of “I’m Just Ken,” the hit track that was nominated for Best Original Song along with seven other nominations for the Barbie movie.

    Ryan left the audience in awe as he belted the song in a sparkly pink suit and sunglasses. Mark Ronson and fellow Kens Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Scott Evans, and Ncuti Gatwa were also alongside him on stage during the stellar performance.

    Ryan Gosling left fans in awe after his performance of “I’m Just Ken” at the 2024 Oscars

    Image credits: Mike Coppola / Getty Images

    At the end of the night, Ryan was summoned to return back home by Eva Mendes, the actor’s partner of many years and mother to their two daughters, Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7.

    Eva took to Instagram with a playful yet poignant reminder of the real-world responsibilities that even Ken cannot escape. With her donning a pink blazer and a black cowboy hat, Eva’s post appeared to be a loving nudge to Ryan with the caption, “You took Ken all the way to the Oscar’s, RG. Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed.”

    Fans were delighted to see the endearing moment on Instagram.

    “You two are the COOLEST…truly,” one fan said, while another added, “You’re the biggest winner of the night tbh!”

    “Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed,” Eva Mendes wrote on Instagram

    Image credits: Eva Mendes

    “Yep that’s right girl, Family first,” another wrote.

    Eva’s post was flooded with comments praising Ryan for his thrilling performance of “I’m just Ken.”

    One fan gushed, “He killed it! you can feel the kenergy thru the tv screen.”

    “His musical performance was the highlight of the show,” said another comment.

    A third said, “Absolutely brought the house down! Love your love.”

    For all the Kenergy Ryan brought onscreen in the Barbie film, he was nominated for the role of Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars. But the award went to Robert Downey Jr. for his widely acclaimed performance in Oppenheimer.

    Eva also posted the below reel on the day of the 2024 Oscars award show, saying, “Always by my man.”

     

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    The nominees and winners of some of the 96th Academy Awards categories:

    Best Picture:
    Winner: Oppenheimer
    American Fiction
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Barbie
    The Holdovers
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Past Lives
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Actress:
    Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things
    Annette Bening – Nyad
    Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall
    Carey Mulligan – Maestro

    Best Actor:
    Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
    Bradley Cooper – Maestro
    Colman Domingo – Rustin
    Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
    Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

    Best Supporting Actress:
    Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
    Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
    Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
    America Ferrera – Barbie
    Jodie Foster – Nyad

    Best Supporting Actor:
    Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
    Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
    Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Ryan Gosling – Barbie
    Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

    Best Director:
    Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
    Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
    Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
    Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
    The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

    Best Original Song:
    What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)
    The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)
    I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
    It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)
    Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 14:53

    Hollywood’s glitziest night delivered its usual cocktail of shimmering gowns, tearful speeches, and, of course, unexpected faux pas moments when least expected.

    One particular faux pas moment took place as Emma Stone experienced a wardrobe malfunction just before accepting her Best Actress Oscar.

    “My dress is broken,” Emma told the world as she bagged the award for Best Actress for her role in ‘Poor Things.’

    Emma, who wore a Louis Vuitton gown to the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, was seen walking on stage with what appeared to be a broken zipper or seam at the back of her dress.

    “Hoo boy, my dress is broken,” Emma Stone said as she took center stage at the Oscars 2024

    Image credits: ABC News / Twitter

    “Hoo boy, my dress is broken. I think it happened during ‘I’m Just Ken.’ I’m pretty sure,'” Emma said, humorously referring to Ryan Gosling’s performance of his song from the Barbie movie.

    The win gave Emma her second golden statuette in the Best Actress category, seven years after she won in 2017 for her role in La La Land.

    “Oh, boy, this is really, this is really overwhelming. Sorry. My voice is also a little gone … ” the actress said in her acceptance speech before she went on to mention Yorgos Lanthimos, the director of Poor Things.

    The actress humorously blamed Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken” for the wardrobe malfunction

    “Yorgos said to me, ‘Please take yourself out of it,’ and he was right because it’s not about me. It’s about a team that came together to make something greater than the sum of its parts. And that is the best part about making movies, is all of us together. And I am so deeply honored to share this with every cast member, with every crew member, with every single person who poured their love and their care and their brilliance into the making of this film,” Emma continued.

    “And Yorgos, thank you for the gift of a lifetime in Bella Baxter. I am forever thankful for you. Thank you for inviting all of us to be members of this team. Thank you,” she added.

    Emma Stone made a special mention of her daughter in the emotional acceptance speech

    Image credits: Kevin Winter / Getty Images

    The star went on to thank her family and especially mentioned her daughter, who “turned [their] lives technicolor.”

    “I know I have to wrap up, but I really just want to thank my family, my mum, my brother Spencer, my dad, my husband Dave [McCary]. I love you so much. And most importantly, my daughter, who’s gonna be three in three days and has turned our lives technicolor. I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl. So thank you so much,” she said in her emotional speech.

    “Don’t look at the back of my dress. Thank you,” the actress humorously concluded before walking off stage.

    While she was backstage, she spoke to reporters about how Ryan’s performance had her “going for it.”

    “I was so amazed by Ryan and what he was doing, and that number just blew my mind,” she said.

    “They sewed me back in, which was wonderful,” she added.

    The nominees and winners of some of the 96th Academy Awards categories:

    Best Picture:
    Winner: Oppenheimer
    American Fiction
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Barbie
    The Holdovers
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Past Lives
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Actress:
    Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things
    Annette Bening – Nyad
    Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall
    Carey Mulligan – Maestro

    Best Actor:
    Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
    Bradley Cooper – Maestro
    Colman Domingo – Rustin
    Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
    Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

    Best Supporting Actress:
    Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
    Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
    Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
    America Ferrera – Barbie
    Jodie Foster – Nyad

    Best Supporting Actor:
    Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
    Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
    Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Ryan Gosling – Barbie
    Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

    Best Director:
    Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
    Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
    Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
    Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
    The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

    Best Original Song:
    What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)
    The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)
    I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
    It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)
    Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 13:59

    Margot Robbie surprised Barbie fans by wearing an all-black Versace dress to the Oscars 2024.

    Fans speculated that her choice of attire might have been a silent protest against her snub for the Best Actress Oscar nomination.

    The 33-year-old Australian actress played the iconic Barbie doll in Greta Gerwig’s hit 2023 movie, and since the release, she has stepped on the red carpet with gorgeous doll-inspired looks on different occasions. For instance, Margot’s outfit at the Golden Globes this year was a replica of the 1977 Superstar Barbie.

    Margot Robbie has worn different Barbie-inspired looks since the hit movie’s release

    Many fans anticipated Margot gracing the Oscars red carpet in an ensemble that would serve as the ultimate wink at Barbie. Alas, it was not to be. As the curtains rose on the 96th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, Margot dazzled in a black sequined Versace gown—undeniably breathtaking, yet, to some, a pivot from the Barbie aesthetic.

    Fans online came up with a theory of her outfit being a “protest dress” in response to her being snubbed for a Best Actress nomination at the Oscars this year. Director Greta also did not find her name among the nominees in the Best Director category.

    Her black Versace gown was called a “protest dress” over her Oscar snub for the Best Actress nomination

    Image credits: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    “Black because she was snubbed. Take a stand girlllll! Don’t give them what they want!” one person wrote on social media.

    Another wrote, “I think this is dress is a protest againts the Academy … all black, no accesories, hair and make up very neutral.”

    “Barbie is in grief for her non-nomination,” another said.

    “She’s always beautiful. but is this a protest dress for not getting the best actress nomination?” read a fourth comment.

    Some fans said the Oscars night signaled the “end of an era” for Margot’s run as Barbie

    Barbie was nominated for eight awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Song (with both ‘I’m Just Ken’ and ‘What Was I Made For?’ receiving nominations).

    Co-stars Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera were nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively, for their roles of Ken and Gloria in the Barbie movie.

    Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell received the Oscar for Best Original Song for their Barbie blockbuster ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’

    The win made Billie and her brother the youngest people to pick up the prized golden statuettes in Academy Awards history.

    The nominees and winners of some of the 96th Academy Awards categories:

    Best picture:
    Winner: Oppenheimer
    American Fiction
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Barbie
    The Holdovers
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Past Lives
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best actress:
    Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things
    Annette Bening – Nyad
    Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall
    Carey Mulligan – Maestro

    Best actor:
    Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
    Bradley Cooper – Maestro
    Colman Domingo – Rustin
    Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
    Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

    Best supporting actress:
    Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
    Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
    Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
    America Ferrera – Barbie
    Jodie Foster – Nyad

    Best supporting actor:
    Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
    Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
    Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
    Ryan Gosling – Barbie
    Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

    Best director:
    Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
    Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
    Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
    Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
    The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

    Best original song:
    What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)
    The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)
    I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
    It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)
    Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 13:33

    It’s giving. . . method acting. Ariana Grande recently addressed her evolving ‘persona’ amidst confusion over her elocution and accusations that she spoke with a “transatlantic” accent during the Oscars, revealing her transformation for her role in Wicked.

    Ariana hosted a segment at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday (March 10) alongside her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo.

    The duo portrays Glinda and Elphaba in the eagerly awaited film adaptation of the beloved musical.

    But upon announcing that Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell had won the Best Original Song Oscar for Barbie’s What Was I Made For?, many fans were left confused by Ariana’s apparent new accent.

    Ariana Grande’s Oscars appearance sparked controversy over her accent

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    Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), a person wrote: “Wtf happened to Ariana Grande??? 

    “I really thought everyone was exaggerating about her constantly changing personas. 

    “THE VOICE OMG THAT IS NOT ARIANA GRANDE.”

    Ariana previously addressed her evolving “persona” and gave insights into her transformation for her role in Wicked

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    Another X user commented: “Ariana Grande really got rid of her previous accent in favor of a 60s transatlantic accent.”

    The transatlantic accent is a cultivated way of speaking that was popular among American and British elites, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, characterized by a blend of American and British pronunciation and intonation patterns.

    Nevertheless, prior to her Oscars appearance, Grande openly discussed the transformations she had been undergoing.

    You can watch clips of Ariana at the 2024 Oscars below:

    @_feedia Ariana Grande at OSCARS 2024 #arianagrande #oscars2024 #oscars #ariana #fyp ♬ original sound – 🪄musichanges

    Speaking on the Zach Sang Show on February 26, the 30-year-old singer-actress said the following about preparing for her role of Glinda: “I tried to use that to take lessons every single day while I was doing The Voice and get ready for these auditions.”

    Ariana continued: “I trained every day with Nancy [Banks] and with Eric [Vetro] to transform my voice, even, like, my singing voice, everything about me. I had to deconstruct to prove to them I could handle taking on this other person.”

    Nancy and Eric are vocal coaches who specialize in training singers and actors to improve their vocal techniques, including breathing, projection, tone, and diction.

    The Thank U Next singer added that she had to “completely erase popstar Ari.”

    “It’s even harder to believe someone as someone else when you’re so branded as one thing,” She explained.

    Ariana further recalled: “I had to go all the way to strip that down, come into my callback with no makeup, my hair down. I looked like I was 11 years old.”

    Ariana previously reflected on the challenges of shedding her popstar image

    During the online talk show hosted by podcaster Zach Sang, the songstress also suggested that she had been unfairly targeted by the media.

    “The thing is, we know this about the tabloids and about the media. Am I crazy? Don’t we know this?” she began. “We selectively remember that this is what the tabloids do to people, especially women, based on whether or not we like the person.”

    When asked whether there was anything she wished people knew about her after the events of last year, Ariana replied, “Plenty.”

    Last year, Ariana found herself in the headlines due to her seemingly problematic romance with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.

    Their at-the-time rumored romance raised some eyebrows, as both the singer and Ethan were married when the filming for Wicked began.

    Ariana Grande’s alleged new accent continued to fuel different opinions

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  • Monday 11 March 2024 - 12:18

    The Princess of Wales just acknowledged altering a photo of herself and her children for Mother’s Day, offering a personal apology for any misunderstanding following allegations of digital manipulation.

    Something has definitely been amiss with the British royal family, especially since Kate Middleton completely vanished from the public eye in January. The princess’ alleged disappearance was fueled by new controversy surrounding a recent photo released by Kensington Palace. The scrutinized image went on to prompt reputable news agencies to retract it due to suspicions of manipulation, intensifying conspiracy theories.

    On Sunday (March 10), the palace, where Prince William and Kate have resided since 2017, released a photo for Mother’s Day in the UK that featured the Princess of Wales seemingly sitting in a chair while smiling at the camera as her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis stood around her.

    The photo was allegedly taken by “The Prince of Wales” at the family’s home in Windsor, according to the palace, as per the family’s official social media pages, including Instagram.

    It didn’t take long before people voiced concerns regarding potential editing or AI-generated alterations to the picture.

    Controversy surrounds the British royal family as the Princess of Wales admits to altering a Mother’s Day

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    In fact, the controversial picture prompted news agencies globally, such as the Associated Press (AP), Getty Images, Reuters, and the Agence France-Presse (AFP), to withdraw the image from their archives due to concerns about photo manipulation.

    The AP issued a “kill notification” for anyone using the photo, writing in an alert to journalists that after “closer inspection, it appear[ed] that the source [had] manipulated the image. No replacement photo will be sent,” as per an X post (formerly known as Twitter), shared by TV NEWS Royal Editor Chris Ship.

    A kill notification is a term used in journalism to indicate the withdrawal or cancellation of a news item or media content, often due to concerns regarding accuracy, ethics, or legal issues.

    Moreover, an AP spokesperson released a statement to The Telegraph, saying: “The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand.”

    Others have also noted inconsistencies in the alignment of the sweater pattern on Prince Louis’ shoulder, as well as a jagged white line in the background near his knee, People reported.

    “No comment from Kensington Palace tonight after at least 3 international picture agencies refuse to distribute this morning’s photo of Kate and her children,” Chris wrote on X.

    The controversy surrounding the Mother’s Day photo coincides with inquiries into Princess Kate’s withdrawal from public view following her scheduled abdominal surgery due to an undisclosed medical condition in January.

    The 42-year-old mother-of-three was subsequently hospitalized at The London Clinic, which resulted in the postponement of several of her public engagements.

    Royal commentator Peter Hunt told Metro: “This is damaging for the royals.

    “They knew there would be intense interest in any picture they released of Kate.

    “Their challenge is that people will now question whether they can be trusted and believed when they next issue a health update.”

    The uproar over the Mother’s Day photo aligns with scrutiny over Princess Kate’s absence since January due to undisclosed medical issues

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    For Daniela Relph, a royal correspondent for the BBC, the palace’s bid to hush speculation about Kate’s wellbeing with the doctored photo has backfired.

    She said that the “overzealous editing of the picture to get it ready for publication has actually cast doubt on its authenticity.”

    Daniela continued: “The implication here is not that the entire photo is a fake or that the Princess of Wales is more unwell than she appears in the image.

    “That seems unlikely and would be a very high-risk strategy from the Kensington Palace team.”

    Upon calling Kensington Palace’s press office to inquire about the picture, Bored Panda was redirected to an email address.

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    On Monday (March 11), in a rare personal post on X, signed “C” to denote it was from Catherine (Kate), the princess admitted: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.

    “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.

    “I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C”

    Meanwhile, a palace source told The Mirror: “The Princess has shared a statement on social media.

    “This was an amateur family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales.

    “Their Royal Highnesses wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother’s Day.

    “The Princess made minor adjustments as she shared in her statement on social media. The Wales family spent Mother’s Day together and had a wonderful day.”

    “The plot thickens,” a reader commented

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  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:05

    It’s interesting to think that work is a necessity in life and it’s all kinds of annoying and dreadful. Now, food, on the other hand, is also a necessity, but definitely in the top 5 of the best things that life has to offer. Until either reality or the internet hits.

    Yes, Reddit has recently been ruining food (but only a little bit) with folks sharing how much of something consumed is lethal. We’re talking about actual foods that, if consumed in excess, would be a lethal dose. Some of these are physically impossible to achieve (no, don’t accept this challenge), but others—let’s just say it’s good to know these things if you really like eating.

    #1

    To overdose on Weed you'd have to smoke a telephone pole sized joint in 45 minutes

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    #2

    I find it mind blowing that one grape can be enough to kill a dog. What kind of animal can eat s**t but not grapes

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    #3

    Not kill you but if you eat too many bananas (like 40) you won’t be able to come to my place of work because you will set off the radiation monitors. 

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    So, Redditors have recently been weighing in with their favorite “this much of this will kill you” facts in a now viral AskReddit thread. Folks were listing mostly edible things and very ordinary foods, but there was the occasional activity of sorts, like sleeping, driving and even breathing.

    Anywho, the post garnered 6,200 upvotes and generated a discussion that included 3,600 comments.

    #4

    6 liters of water within in 3 hours will kill you. That's why the kid who could suck up a water bottle in an instant said he could only do it 2 or 3 times a day.

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    #5

    A few years back a person got hospitalized because they ate 412 chicken nuggets in one sitting, and of course the top comments were all to the effect of "so 411 is the limit"

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    #6

    When you drive on a highway and there's oncoming trafic in the other lane, you're always just one tiny hand motion (yours or the other driver) away from death.

    When you think about it, it's insane that we trust each other to drive fast in opposite directions separated by just a few feet.

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    So, throughout your lifetime, you will consume a lot of things. And that’s not just eating—it’s also things like breathing and absorbing (say, via the skin), among other things. There’s multiple ways things enter your body, is what I’m saying.

    And there are a lot of different faculties in your body to process all of it—the good, the bad and the ugly. While you might think eating a banana is healthy and great, it does include a certain amount of toxins that the body should be able to take on as well.

    #7

    You’ll die faster without sleep than without food

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    #8

    Two things you learn quickly in electrical engineering related to death and one not related to Human death.

    The first is the right hand rule. When we you are touching electronic components that may be charged use your right hand as it is further from your heart vs the left so it’s less likely to kill you if something were to go wrong. The Human body is more or less a giant bag of salt water after all.

    The Second is to always touch with the back of your hand first. If you use your palm/fingers you risk the current causing your muscles to tense and then grab and hold the circuit and you’ll be unable to let go until long after you’re dead or someone breaks you off the circuit.

    Finally, if you release the magic smoke the electronics are dead completely and totally. While refill kits exist they are hard to find and ever harder to use and capturing magic smoke is incredibly difficult.

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    #9

    Oleander plant is just poisonous all the way through. A single leaf will kill a human adult. Very pretty though!

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    So, the traditional and most known detoxifying faculties in the body are the kidneys and liver, which filter out toxins from the blood and direct into your bladder to be expelled (the kidneys) and change the chemical nature of toxins altogether (the liver).

    But there’s also the lesser known detox centers like the lungs, which have a capacity to remove certain gasses, the skin, which keeps water-borne nonsense at bay, and the digestive system, which is capable of eliminating toxic foods through vomit and the runs.

    #10

    An ounce of polar bear liver contains enough Vitamin A to kill you.

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    #11

    Alcohol.

    In 5 seconds, if you're standing or walking or driving in the wrong place and someone else is driving after drinking, you can die.

    In 5 hours, if you drink too much, you can die.

    In 5 years, if you binge drink, you can die.

    Or you can drink for five decades and watch every relationship in your life wither until the only one left is with the alcohol.

    #12

    Milk contain small amounts of alcohol. If you quickly drink 13 litres, you can blow positive in a breathalyser test (about 0.1 promille). You will have burst your stomach before that though, and probably drowned your brain.

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    If not for these faculties, we’d all be sick all the time. But they are no superheroes either. There is a certain limit of toxicity that they can manage and any more than that could lead to a slew of problems depending on the circumstances. And even if you’re not consuming any toxins since you live in a clean environment, your body could be creating its own toxins—after all, it’s all a game of breaking down chemical compounds, and sometimes they can break down into toxins, despite not being such in the first place. And toxins in excess essentially weaken the body, and thus cause things like illness and speed up aging.

    #13

    Consuming just six teaspoons of cinnamon powder in one sitting can potentially lead to death by cinnamon challenge gone horribly wrong

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    #14

    Botulism (cause by exposure to botulinum toxins) is super lethal. It takes about 1 billionth of a gram per pound of body weight to kill a person. So if you weigh 200 pounds, just 0.00000002th of a gram can kill you.

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    #15

    Salt. Two tablespoons full of salt will kill. There was a case some years ago where a kid mixed up salt and sugar in a desert and the mother made them eat the whole thing as punishment. The kid died, mum got off easy because the judge believed her that she really didn't know.

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    And if we’re not putting toxins into our body, we’re maybe simply overeating—and that’s just as bad.

    The obvious effect of overeating is gaining excess weight in the form of fat. Whenever you overeat, the body converts those extra calories into fat for later use. And if you like hoarding fat and never really using it, then obesity will be right around the corner, and that will put a strain on your body (e.g. the cardiovascular system).

    #16

    Nutmeg in large-but-not-nearly-as-large-as-you-might-think doses is a potent psychoactive that will basically make you go insane. Infamous addict William S. Burroughs wrote that the only people he ever met whom he thought were truly beyond redemption were the nutmeg addicts.

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    #17

    Death is quite lethal. Just a single dose is enough to kill a person.

    #18

    Brazil nuts and selenium poisoning, don't eat em every day, or in consistent large quantities. 

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    Overeating might also disrupt the way hunger is regulated in your body. Long story short, constant overeating might cause a chain of events that would eventually lead to training your body to give you dopamine to encourage you to overeat. This in turn creates a vicious cycle when hunger is no longer in the equation. But portioning your food more reasonably might help avoid this.

    #19

    You would die from smoke inhalation before you could overdose on THC from smoking pot.

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    #20

    Amanita phalloides, also known as the Death Cap mushroom. 0.1mg/kg of body weight of it's toxins is all it takes to be lethal. One mushroom typically contains about 15mg. The biggest danger is these look like mushrooms that are also perfectly edible.    


    Another set of lookalike mushrooms are Galerina marginata and Pholiotina rugosa which are often mistaken for "magic mushrooms" (Psilocybe)

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    #21

    If you drink two liters of soy sauce you will die.

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    The two other direct implications of overeating are nausea and indigestion as well as excessive gas and bloating.

    In the first case, your stomach is put under pressure to process a huge amount of food, and so it might have to eject some of it or to rush through digesting something just to get sweet relief. With the latter, there are certain foods that are more prone to be broken down into gasses. And so if you eat more of it, hence there will be more gasses to expel. Nobody wants that. Not you, not those around you.

    #22

    One of my favorite trombone fun facts is that within a human lifetime, you’ll eat about a trombone’s worth of Zinc and Copper (the metals that make brass). I had a kid once ask me “so if I eat a trombone right now, will I never have to eat zinc or copper again?” And the answer was yes, because you would die. Edit: okay I checked a source for how many minerals we actually need in a human lifetime, and turns out my original source was way wrong. We apparently eat 950 lbs of copper and 502 lbs of zinc in a lifetime, so considering that a large trombone of 6 lbs provides roughly 4 lbs of copper and 2 lbs of zinc, that works out to around 250 large trombones or 500 small trombones eaten in a human lifetime. But you would still die if you ate an entire trombone in one sitting. 

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    #23

    I remember a news story a couple of years ago where some guy died because he would eat 2 bags of black licorice every day. 

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    #24

    It only takes 7mL of hydrofluoric acid to absorb all the free calcium in the body of an adult human.

    Source - I work with HF and we have very extensive safety training and routine tabletop drills to cover what to do in case of an exposure. Calcium gluconate can save lives.

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    One of the lesser known facts is that overeating might hinder brain functionality. Studies have determined that overweight people are more inclined to develop memory problems compared to those within the weight norm. Now, considering that the brain is mostly fat, eating healthy fats, like avocados, fish, and nut butters might help with that.

    #25

    You can go and buy a bottle of Tylenol at damn-near any grocery store, gas station, or pharmacy with 500mg capsules/tablets.

    It is entirely possible to irreparably damage your liver and kidneys with as little as 7500mg... so 15 pills in a single day. Sure, this number generally requires other comorbidities to be present - chronic alcoholism, poor nutrition, etc - but losing track of how many you've taken is reasonably common (all things considered, especially for individuals in mental decline), making acute acetaminophen poisoning one of the leading causes of acute liver failure leading to death.

    It is really not a fun way to go, either...

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    #26

    Ointments with methyl salicylate like IcyHot and Tiger Balm can harm you if you use it over 40% of your body.

    A teen died some years back after using a few types of muscle balms and adhesive pads at the same time.

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    #27

    Dread Pirate Roberts: "What you do not smell is called Iocane powder. It is odorless, tasteless, dissolves instantly in liquid, and is among the more deadly poisons known to man."

    Lastly, you might have noticed this one, but overeating might cause you to become suddenly sleepy.

    It’s speculated that once a bigger meal is consumed, blood sugar might drop shortly and that would ultimately lead to sleepiness, sluggishness, headaches and the like. There’s also excess insulin production. And while that sounds like not a big deal, remember, that puts pressure on your body and if you’re, say, driving, drowsiness doesn’t help navigate roads.

    #28

    breathing in a 100% oxygenated atmosphere can and will cause more damage than good

    The air you normally breathe consists of 80% nitrogen and 20% oxygen

    You can breathe comfortably with 20%

    Nitrogen acts as a noble gas atleast if you only consider noble gasses as gasses that you can breathe without too much risk

    Oxygen on the other hand is pretty volatile and can actually literally kill you if you breathe it in too much

    If you have 100% oxygen it means you can literally poison yourself with the thing you need to live with which lowers your life expectancy

    Breathing in pure oxygen is not a bad thing as long as you don't do it 24/7 unless you have to (mechanical ventilators LTIC dont actually give you pure oxygen it just makes you breathe if you cant control your diaphragm)

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    #29

    Potassium chloride, the stuff they use to stop your heart during an execution, is also the same stuff they use as salt-substitute in low sodium salt products. Too much of that salt substitute can definitely kill you and there's even a tiny warning on the label if you look for it. If you search you can find several cases of death attributed specifically to this product. 

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    #30

    Because bananas are ever so slightly radioactive, if you eat 50,000 of them in a short time frame you'll die from radiation.

    The downside is your stomach would explode and kill you long before you got anywhere close to 50,000.

    So, what are your thoughts on all of this? Have any other consumable dangers in mind that are worth sharing? Spill the beans in the comment section below! Or check out some of the other dangers that seem perfectly fine.

    #31

    You can die from alcohol poisoning by drinking vanilla extract.

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    #32

    Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. The amount it takes to kill a grown man is the size of a grain of salt.

    #33

    Too much stress will kill you

    #34

    A poison dart frog's skin is so poisonous that it can kill 20 men from simply touching the frog. This has to do with what wild frogs eat

    #35

    You can technically slap a human into being cooked alive, if slapped enough times, or slapped hard enough.

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    #36

    Just a couple bottle of blue juice valve oil for brass instruments can easily kill you. I learned this in drum corps after my buddy went to the ER because it slowly worked its way out of his valves and up his lead pipe and back out his mouthpiece.

    #37

    There used to be a website where you enter your height and weight, and it would tell you how many cans of Mountain Dew it would take to kill you. I don't think that site is still around.

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    #38

    Neutrinos are subatomic particles that barely interact with normal matter, and yet [if you were close enough to a supernova] and somehow survived everything else, there would be *so many* neutrinos that you would nonetheless receive a lethal radiation dose.

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    #39

    40 cups of coffee is lethal

    #40

    A cigar is supposed to have enough nicotine for up to 8 fatal doses. You would probably have to extract the nicotine and administer it orally for this because smoking destroys a lot of it.

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    #41

    Not kill you, but it would take 40 Nonalcoholic Beers to get the average person drunk.

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    #42

    if you take Airborne three times a day like the instructions say, you will ingest 300% your daily value of vitamin A. that is the maximum amount of vitamin A you can eat before it starts doing liver damage, so hopefully you don't have any other vitamin A sources in your diet.

    #43

    There was a trace amount of pesticide used in Ben in jerry ice cream that's toxic when ingested. However the amount used is so minute that you'd have to ingest 30or40 thousand pints of the ice cream to ingest the amount of the pesticide needed for a lethal dose.
    The sucrose in the ice cream however would kill you in 30 pints.

    #44

    4 or 5 uncooked kidney beans are toxic and will make you sick. Not sure how many it would take to kill you.

    #45

    Conium maculatum seeds. I often wonder what Socrates’ dose was.

    #46

    When I worked as a carpenter there was another carpenter who would always assure us a person can eat a pound of shellac and not die. However I can not confirm this to be true.

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    #47

    Just learned that THREE Starfruits is enough to induce kidney failure due to a neurotoxin they have.

    #48

    One bullet is enough to kill you.

    #49

    Skiing. If you hit a tree going anything over 30 km/h, you could potentially die depending on the circumstances

    #50

    Too much love will kill you.
  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:05

    While it’s easy to overlook a digital image, in these trying times, a good meme is, in many ways, worth more than its weight in gold. So if you are in need of a good laugh, you’ve come to the right place. 

    The Recovering Problem Child” Instagram page is dedicated to amusing, random, and just silly memes to entertain any viewer. We got in touch with Sam Grannis, the creator and admin of the page to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts in the comments section below. 

    More info: Instagram

    #1

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    Bored Panda got in touch with Sam Grannis, the creator and admin of the page and he was kind enough to share some more. Firstly, we were curious to learn more about how the page was created in the first place. 

    “I always loved memes, I was constantly posting on Facebook and was always told “I post the best memes” and that I should make an Instagram account dedicated to just memes. On top of that, I had followed a few meme accounts on Instagram at the time and noticed that some accounts were making money. I thought “The memes I post are better, I could do this”. And so I created my account in 2017,” he shared. 

    #4

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    Naturally, given the literal hundreds of thousands of followers, we also wanted to hear Sam’s opinion on what made the page so popular. “I have a knack for identifying what people will find funny/relate to, on top of that I also go out and do my way to post content that hasn’t been shared by 100 other accounts before I post it. So my followers know they’re gonna get hot new content on my page.”

    #7

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    #8

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    #9

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    We wanted to explore this idea of what makes one meme better than another, as they have been around for quite a bit. So we asked Sam to give his best shot at breaking it down. “A good meme contains a funny image/video with a super relatable/funny caption,” he shared with Bored Panda. 

    #10

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    #12

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    “The image/video is the most important component of a meme, you can have an average caption but if the content you’re using is really good, it will carry the meme and still be really funny. If you’re able to write a caption that hasn’t been overused and is still relatable/funny and the image/video you’re using is great in itself, that’s the recipe for a viral meme.” Interestingly, the caption might be one of the oldest indicators of a meme, that separates it from a generic “funny image.”

    #13

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    At the same time, managing a page that posts memes might be harder than it seems. The internet is changing with content rules morphing year to year, often without warning. “Running a meme account has become harder and harder as time goes on, unfortunately. The TOS (terms of service) gets stricter every day.”

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    “Every piece of content I post is heavily vetted by me, I have gained a very strong understanding of what’s allowed and what’s not throughout the years. Stuff that you wouldn’t even think would be removed gets removed. Any big account that’s been doing this for a long time and is active works really hard to keep its page afloat.”

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    “I’ll just put it this way,” Sam shared, “If I were to hand my account to a random person, I don’t think the account would remain longer than a week. It takes a very strong understanding of the TOS to carry on. What sucks about that is the quality of content suffers but it’s what must be done to maintain your account.”

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  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:04

    When discussing health, we often focus on the physical aspects, but we shouldn't overlook the mental ones either. For instance, did you know that depression increases the risk for many long-lasting conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke?

    Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act. It also plays a crucial role in our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

    As mental health is important at every stage of life, we wanted to share an Instagram account called 'How Mental' with you. They regularly post memes that serve as reminders to prioritize understanding our minds and living our best lives!

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  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00

    Admit it, once Google Earth was rolled out, you absolutely took a disproportionate amount of time checking out all the localities and areas on it to see if you can find something nostalgic, cool, or flat-out bizarre. And then Google Street View appeared and it was a game changer. Needless to say, you like maps. We’re all nerds like that.

    And, well, there’s more to maps than just that. Check out these interesting takes on the US as seen from a top-down perspective, but instead of seeing vast landscapes and the occasional architectural screw-up, you see fun facts and information that might just make you smarter. I mean, it will if it’s not something you already know.

    Scroll on.

    #1 Tree Cover Map Of The US

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    #2 Topography Of USA

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    #3 Map Showing The Loudest And Quietest Areas In The US

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    It goes without saying that the United States is a pretty big country. And, as such, there's ample opportunity to spot differences and variation on a slew of variables across the entire map.

    Like, you probably never really needed to know how thick light pollution is across the US, but, hey, now you know that it’s the eastern part that’s very intense, and the western part is more or less not as polluted.

    #4 Abandoned And Out-Of-Service Railroad Lines

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    #5 States With A Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County

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    #6 More People Live Inside The Red Area Than The Grey Area

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    And there is definitely a small contingent of people who benefit from this information—researchers, people who want to move states—it’s also there to make you look cool at parties with all that trivia you now know

    All jokes aside, it’s useful to know where you’re going to live: what’s the crime rate there, how natural is the landscape, how populated it is—all of these factors are nice to know since you are deciding on moving there permanently.

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    But if that example is too specific, then maybe consider this: if you own a car, it’s likely that you use navigation on the regular. Apps like Google Maps and Waze have made it possible for people to have a bit more comfort in the car as at least you know where you’re going and why it’s taking you an extra 14 minutes to get there (darned traffic jams).

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    #11 US States By Violent Crime Rate

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    #12 Map Of The United States' 8 Million Miles Of Roads, Streets And Highways

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    But seeing that arrow in your navigation is one thing. There’s an entire surrounding everywhere you go—knowing what’s around us brings us comfort and safety. And you never know when a beautiful lake will be sitting right next to where you keep passing by, but never look beyond that patch of trees that disguise it, making you think it’s just more forest there. Maybe taking a bicycle might help fix that problem. But check your map first!

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    Another argument for the importance of maps is the idea of seeing where you’re going, where you are, and where you’ve been. It doesn’t really have to be a literal geographical map at this point, but a literal one might work too—just think of Google Maps Timeline.

    If you’re unaware, Google Maps Timeline is a monthly service by Google that sends you recaps of where you’ve been over the past month, showing how many countries, cities and places you’ve visited in retrospect.

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    Outside their practicality, maps also ground us in reality. That can be either a good or bad thing depending on a number of factors, but there’s the idea that maps remind us we all live on the same planet. Sure, there's a great divide among nations and countries in terms of social, economic and climate factors. But we’re all in this together—we’re all citizens of this world. And that’s what folks ought to focus on.

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    Some might argue that maps help us stay curious. Just like a change of scenery can help us gain some perspective and learn something about ourselves and others, i.e. travel, the idea of looking at a map and plotting your next adventure might just inspire an extra bit of curiosity and make you think “hey, I’ve never heard of this place.”

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    Lastly, maps are an integral part of how we function as human beings. There’s a geographical map (of which there are many types), a building evacuation map, a website map, a mind map, process maps, network maps, story maps, treasure maps, and, to some degree, flowcharts. Needless to say, we need all of these. Especially treasure maps.

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    So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Have some maps that you were blown away by? Share them, or anything map related, really, in the comment section below!

    And if you need more maps, we’ve got tons. No, that’s not an overstatement. Yep, it keeps on going. OK, that’s enough.

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  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00

    Battling addiction is a very serious challenge. So, the support of your social circle can be invaluable. Having said that, there are practical limits. For example, it would be slightly unfair to demand that everyone you ever meet overhaul their entire lives just to make you less likely to relapse. The world usually doesn’t work that way.

    One anonymous woman opened up about how she and her roommate got into a massive argument. The OP’s roommate, who is a huge people-pleaser and a “relationship chameleon,” suddenly demanded that they ban all alcohol at home. This happened because she got into a relationship with a man who was a recovering alcoholic. Read on for the full story and an important update, as well as the advice the AITA online community shared with the author.

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    One woman opened up about how her roommate tried to ban drinking alcohol at home because she got into a relationship with a sober man

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    The roommate made it seem as though the author of the story had no choice but to listen to her demands

    Unfortunately, the author’s Reddit account was suspended for unknown reasons, so we were unable to reach out to her. Let’s get to grips with a few simple things right off the bat. It is absolutely lovely that the OP’s roommate decided to stop drinking in order to stand in solidarity with her new boyfriend, who is a recovering alcoholic. Setting some other questions aside for a moment, it’s a very nice thing to do.

    It also would have been kind if the author of the post had done the same. However, the key here is that it is her choice to stop drinking entirely or to enjoy a glass of wine from time to time. The fact that her roommate tried to force her to make the lifestyle change is the main issue.

    Having to overhaul your lifestyle because your roommate recently started dating someone with a serious issue is unfair. Let’s also not forget the fact that the OP owned the property in which she and her roommate were living. So, her opinion on whether or not she can drink wine on weekends is perfectly valid. And, frankly, her’s is the deciding vote.

    Another thing to consider is that if the roommate’s new boyfriend genuinely has a problem being around any and all alcohol, he should make the decision to spend his time elsewhere. Not at home! For example, if the OP is enjoying a glass of wine with her dinner on a Saturday night, the roommate and her boyfriend could go out on a date. Or they could go back to his place.

    It feels like the roommate got insulted on her boyfriend’s behalf. Meanwhile, for all we know, he might not have seen the situation as a problem at all. Otherwise, he probably would have spoken up. The odds are that he realized he has no right bossing someone else around in their own home.

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    People-pleasers tend to hide their authentic selves because they want to leave a positive impression on others

    One problem that the OP noted is that her roommate is a “relationship chameleon.” In short, she’s referring to a tendency that people have to change their values and beliefs in order to better match the person that they’re now dating.

    When we get into a relationship, it does mean that we have to make some sort of compromises. However, if we’re changing fundamental things about ourselves (our entire diets, our religious beliefs, our attitude toward certain behaviors, etc.), it indicates that there might be some underlying issues with confidence and self-esteem.

    To put it simply, you should not have to change yourself to a massive degree just to date someone. If they cannot like you for you, then you should move on. Having to put on a metaphorical mask just to be accepted is unhealthy.

    Not to mention that it’s unfair to the person you’re dating because they see an inauthentic, massively ‘edited’ version of you, not who you really are.

    As Forbes writes, excessive people-pleasing can jeopardize relationships. This is because the person compromises their core values just to be accepted by others.

    On the flip side, if you’re honest about what your core values are, you’re building the relationship on a foundation of authenticity and truth.

    Lots of people wanted to share their take on the situation. The author of the post shared some additional context in the comments, too

    Some readers even shared similar stories of their own

    The post Woman Demands Roommate Adhere To ‘No Alcohol’ Rule, Loses Her Place To Live Instead first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00

    Smells are incredibly powerful! They can invigorate us, put us at ease, make us nostalgic for the good old days, or even repulse us. People also have different preferences. Something that we might find pleasant might put someone else off.

    An anonymous grandma recently turned to ‘Dear Prudence,’ Slate Magazine’s advice column, looking for help with a sensitive situation in her family. She shared how people usually love the laundry soap she uses. However, her own family has an issue with how strong it smells. Scroll down for the story in full.

    Bored Panda wanted to learn more about the psychology behind smells, so we got in touch with Michael E. W. Varnum, Ph.D, an associate professor of psychology at Arizona State University and the author of the insightful ‘Unserious Psychology’ blog on ‘Psychology Today.’ He was kind enough to answer our questions.

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    One anonymous grandma turned to an online advice column for help after butting heads with her family over her laundry soap

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    The information encoded in odors was likely incredibly important for our ancestors’ survival and success

    Bored Panda asked Varnum why people tend to have such strong reactions to specific smells. He shed some light on this and noted that there are likely a couple of reasons for this.

    “We probably evolved to use scent, like other sources of sensory information, to detect recurrent threats and opportunities in our environment that had consequences for our evolutionary fitness and to respond to them in adaptive ways,” he explained to us in an email.

    “Certain odors might be cues of pathogens or predators, for example. Others might signal mating opportunities, or food sources, or that people around us are scared,” Varnum said. “Attending to these cues and responding appropriately would have increased the odds of our ancestors’ survival and success.”

    He continued: “Another reason is that scents can become associated with other feelings, events, and concepts through learning processes like classical and operant conditioning.”

    We were also curious why certain scents might be so divisive, where some people absolutely adore them while others deeply detest them.

    Varnum suggested that this may have to do with our personal differences in taste. “Just as there are individual differences in taste, it would make sense that there is also some idiosyncrasy in scent preferences aside from certain fairly universal likes and dislikes shaped by evolutionary forces,” he told Bored Panda.

    “Some of this may be due to individual learning history, some perhaps just to the inherent variability in our physiologies or temperament.”

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    There are two main issues at play here. The first is the actual smell of the laundry soap. Meanwhile, the second one has to do with communicating about unpleasant topics, as well as accepting or pushing back against loved ones’ boundaries.

    To start off, we can’t really do much if someone is put off by a particular smell. They might have negative associations with it due to past experiences. Or they might have a deep gut instinct that forces them to react in a negative way.

    Exposure therapy or seeing a mental health specialist can help someone get over (a part of) their revulsion to a particular smell. However, this will take a very long time. It’s also going to eat up a lot of energy and even finances.

    Getting used to a specific smell only makes sense if it’s going to play a major role in your life and a neutral or even positive reaction is a must in your line of work.

    Off the top of our heads, let’s say that you hypothetically hate the smell of coffee. You then get the opportunity to work at a company that produces and sells coffee products. It would make sense for you to get used to the smell of coffee because it will be an integral part of your life.

    Now apply the same logic to any other smell, whether that’s petrol, vanilla, roses, cooking oil, meat, etc. At the same time, it would be ridiculously time-consuming to demand a whole group of people to get used to a smell they only encounter very rarely but feel very put off by.

    Talking about how someone smells might be incredibly awkward, however, in some cases it’s unavoidable

    The right to do was to bring up the issue instead of silently grinning and bearing it. Telling somebody that you do not like how they smell is an incredibly awkward conversation to have. If it’s affecting you and your loved ones, it’s not something that you should avoid.

    However, it’s important to consider how you broach the topic. Giving someone an ultimatum about how they won’t be able to babysit their grandkids again may be taking things a bit too far if we’re talking about laundry soap and not egregious body odor. Ultimatums leave very little wiggle room for compromise.

    It’s in everyone’s best interests that you’re friendly but firm when you tackle the issue. Be clear about how the other person’s BO is affecting you. However, do consider acknowledging that it might be difficult to talk about. Some people are not aware that they smell ‘bad,’ and all it takes is a gentle nudge to help them.

    This might mean replacing their current brand of laundry detergent, deodorant, or perfume/cologne with something that complements them better. It might mean changing their diets, drinking more water, or seeing a doctor. Or, it may mean that they need to wash themselves more frequently and more attentively and take better care of their clothes.

    According to Dr. Valerie Curtis, who led a study conducted at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, some things universally provoke our disgust. Among them are smelly things like rotting meat and bodily excretions, the BBC reports.

    Though not all researchers agree that disgust is “hard-wired into our genes,” Dr. Curtis’ research supported the theory that we’ve evolved the response of disgust to protect us against infection.

    Here’s what some internet users had to say about the woman’s anonymous post

    The post “I’m Being Kept From My Grandchild”: Grandma Gets A Reality Check After Laundry Soap Drama first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00
    It seems like everywhere we look these days we’re bombarded with advertisements. You can’t even watch a YouTube video, look up a recipe or scroll through Instagram without seeing various products promoted. And many of those ads are suspiciously for things you’ve been talking about for the past few hours. 

    But if you’re looking for a page that’s full of strange, no-context images that aren’t trying to sell you anything, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite pics from the Advertise With Us Instagram page, which, contrary to what you might assume, doesn’t actually post ads. Enjoy scrolling through these bizarre images, and be sure to upvote the ones you get a kick out of!

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    To learn more about Advertise With Us on Instagram, we reached out to the page’s creator via email. They were kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and shared their inspiration for how the account came about in the first place. 

    “I wanted to create a Tumblr-style page about nostalgic consumerism with the word advertisements in it,” the creator explained. “Over the years, it may have changed a little, but that's how the internet works. It’s always evolving, so does the content.”

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    Since its creation in 2015, Advertise With Us has amassed an impressive 1.7 million followers. But the account’s creator says they’re “completely numb” to the fact that the page is so popular. “It’s not my face on the page, so I don’t feel anything,” they shared.

    And when it comes to how they decide what to post, they told Bored Panda, “Some photos just have a certain vibe that fits, can’t really explain it.” The creator also noted that the majority of photos they share are found online. “About 10 percent of the photos are my own that I’ve taken myself,” they added. 

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    Because of the page’s name, we were also curious what the creator’s opinions are on what makes a great advertisement. But they shared that they “really don’t think about it.” They did, however, note that their favorite ad is the “Budweiser ‘wassup’ commercial from 20 years ago.” 

    Finally, the account’s creator wanted to add that they’re “really into pepper jack cheese these days.”

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    While scrolling through these photos, you might be wondering what you’re looking at, pandas. But we hope that you’re at least entertained! Bizarre, no-context pics have been flourishing on the internet in recent years, and the Advertise With Us account is just one more place to find these strange images. Across the vast landscape of the internet, you can find cursed food pics, strange and confusing photos of animals and no-context pics from television shows and movies. And regardless of whether or not we understand where these pics came from, we can still find them enjoyable!

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    No-context screenshots from shows and movies are particularly popular online. Mint Lounge published a piece detailing the sensation of these screenshots, where they note that various accounts on X and Instagram have popped up over the past few years that are committed to sharing exclusively Succession screenshots, Schitt’s Creek screenshots and more. “Accounts dedicated to popular dramas and pop culture icons have mushroomed around the world, occupying a unique place at the intersection of online fandom, satire and current affairs,” Shephali Bhatt writes.

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    Many of these purely “no-context screenshot” accounts don’t monetize their content and are purely for the enjoyment of the creator and their followers. They might turn screenshots into memes, share funny lines that only viewers will understand or set up followers for reposts where they can add their own context to images. The same can be said for the photos posted on Advertise With Us as well. Because we don’t understand how many of them came to be, we can add our own context to them and apply them to infinite other funny scenarios.

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    You never know what you’re going to encounter when you visit a page with no-context pics. But if you’re lucky, you’ll find something that makes you laugh! You’re likely to also find something that confuses you, but it’s in our nature to be curious about what we don’t understand and even drawn to things that gross us out or scare us. You certainly don’t have to think too deeply about any of the pics on this list, but if you find them to be entertaining, we’ll consider that a success!           

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    Are you enjoying scrolling through these bizarre, inexplicable pics, pandas? We hope you’re having a good time, even though we can’t explain the photos. Keep upvoting the pics you find particularly bizarre or amusing, and then if you’re interested in checking out even more odd, no-context pics from Bored Panda, we recommend reading this article next!  

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  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00

    Inheritance battles are a popular theme in fiction. (Any Succession fans out there?) But one Reddit user claims it’s become her life.

    Speaking to the ‘AITAH‘ community, the woman revealed that her late great-aunt supposedly left her $700K, and now that the lady has passed, it should have been transferred to her bank account.

    Only there’s one catch. The Redditor’s mother doesn’t approve of the “dirty” money and has made it her mission to stop the transaction.

    This woman reportedly inherited $700K of her great-aunt’s poker winnings

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    However, her mother thinks the money is “dirty” and that she shouldn’t accept it

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    This particular inheritance dispute is quite atypical

    In their study, UK-based researchers Stephan Köppe, who is an Assistant Professor of Social Policy at the University College Dublin, and Misa Izuhara, a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Bristol, set out to understand why families go to court to fight over inheritances.

    “[We found that] families go to court if there is something worth fighting for,” Köppe wrote. “Smaller inheritance disputes are more likely to be settled out of court.”

    According to the researchers, a lot of trouble is associated with physical assets, as they are extremely hard to share and distribute, and things like a family home can become a difficult matter (especially if, for example, one child continues to live in the family home).

    It’s even worse for physical assets relating to a working business, such as farmland. “Typically, people aim to protect the family business by passing it on to one heir,” Köppe explained. “Problems can arise, though, if a family member is promised the inheritance or given a ‘verbal indication’ that they will receive it – and perhaps works in the business in expectation of it – and is then left out of the will.”

    So the fact that the Redditor and her mom are having arguments over money makes this particular case a bit atypical. As does their relation to one another.

    “Most of the conflicts we came across in our research took place among members of the same generation,” Köppe added. “Sibling rivalry and envy is a key reason to go to court … More siblings and a large extended family make it harder to find common ground about a fair share of assets.”

    As her story went viral, the author of the Reddit post joined the discussion in the comments and said that she was “saddened and worried” about losing the relationship she has with her mom.

    Hopefully, they’ll find a way to put aside their differences.

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    People have had a lot of strong reactions to the story

    The post Mom Asks For The Inheritance Her Daughter Got So She Can “Sanitize” It first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - 05:00

    Being a part of the family, just like being a true friend, revolves around kindness and mutual respect. There needs to be a give-and-take dynamic. It’s a red flag if the relationship is always one-sided. For example, when someone only ever turns to you when they need financial help.

    One anonymous Reddit user asked the AITA online community for advice after sharing how she and her estranged sister got into a massive argument. The OP’s sister had demanded that she use her inheritance to fund her lavish wedding. Scroll down for the story in full. Bored Panda has reached out to the author via Reddit, and we’ll update the article once we hear back from her.

    It hurts to realize that someone only wants to reconnect with you because they want your money

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    A woman revealed how her estranged sister tried to pressure her into funding her lavish wedding

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    Healthy relationships are rooted in reciprocity, not selfishness

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    The reality is that if you want genuine relationships and to (re)connect with others, you have to build up trust over time. You cannot expect to become best friends overnight with someone whom you haven’t had contact with for years and years after falling out.

    Moving on from the past is definitely possible. At the same time, you have to have realistic expectations. It takes two people to reconnect. The other person might still hold a grudge against you. Or they might see no reason to rekindle their old relationship after so much emotional turmoil in the past.

    Even though it’s difficult, you have to respect the other person’s wishes. They might no longer want you back in their life. Trying to convince them otherwise won’t get you far.

    Naturally, there shouldn’t be any hidden agendas behind your attempts to restore the relationship. It’s not a good look if you only see other people as instruments for your own goals. If you only pretend to be someone’s friend to try to get your hands on their inheritance, you need to take a step back and seriously reevaluate your values and priorities in life.

    Of course, none of us can ignore the fact that people get a lot of use out of friendships and various relationships. They get emotional support, spot-on advice, physical help, the pleasure of good company, good vibes, etc. However, when it comes to real friendship, there’s an element of reciprocity at work. Both people get something nice out of their relationship. More than one person benefits.

    On the other hand, false friends tend to show up only when they need something from you, but they always find excuses not to help you out when you need a favor. They also tend to ignore you when you’re going through a tougher period. But once things are right as rain again, they’re glad to pop back into your life.

    True friends also do not pressure you to do things that are clearly against your best interests. Don’t get us wrong, friendship means that you sometimes have to tell your pals some hard truths, instead of dodging the issue. However, the advice has to be genuine. Nobody should be pushing their buddies to do something that’s going to wreck their health, relationships, or finances.

    You can still have a wonderful wedding without relying on others for money. However, that takes financial discipline

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    In the meantime, if your financial burdens are getting too much, there are other ways to tackle the core issue without pressuring your estranged relatives for their part of their inheritance.

    To put it simply, the foundation of having enough money revolves around two main approaches: spending less money and earning more cash.

    So, if you’re saving up for a grand wedding that you want to rival the ones you see on the silver screen, your best approach is to take on more work while cutting back on unnecessary expenses.

    You could, for instance, get a second (part-time) job to help you save more money quicker. Or you could ask to work more hours at your regular day job.

    Alternatively, if you’ve been doing well at the office, you could always talk to your boss about a well-deserved raise! Failing that, you may want to consider applying for a higher-paying role, either at your current company or elsewhere.

    In terms of savings, you have to sit down and analyze your entire budget in detail. Look at all the things that you could realistically cut back on without having to sacrifice your entire quality of life.

    For example, you might have a bunch of subscriptions that you’re not currently using. Or you might be spending slightly too much on dining out vs. eating in. Even something as simple as cutting down on the amount of snacks you buy each week (we know—unthinkable!) can net you a hefty sum in savings for your wedding budget in a year’s time.

    Then there are the possible cuts you can make to the wedding itself. Unless you’re lucky enough to have someone else funding your Big Day, you will have to make some sacrifices.

    The reality is that you’ll have to make at least some tradeoffs. Inviting more guests vs. having more decorations. Hiring the band you absolutely love for your first dance vs. having a massive ice sculpture. Offering your guests lots of delish food vs. splurging more on drinks, etc.

    You have to figure out what you cannot do without and embrace that everything else may not be perfect. But at the end of the day, what’s most important is that you’re marrying your soulmate, surrounded by the people you care about the most in the world. Right?

    The author later divulged a few more details about her family

    Many people thought that the author’s sister had no right to ask for her money

    The post Woman Leaves Sister Fuming After Refusing To Spend Their Late Mom’s Money On Her Wedding first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 17:15

    Heath Ledger, who tragically died in 2008 at age 28, had plans to star in another movie before his accidental overdose, as revealed by director Stephen Gaghan, who had envisioned him for a film adaptation of Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking.

    Stephen, who famously directed the 2005 political thriller Syriana, claimed on a recent episode of the Developmental Hell podcast, a spin-off of Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History show, that Heath had other aspirations in the early 2000s.

    Moreover, the filmmaker revealed he had an idea to turn Malcom’s book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, into a movie.

    The non-fiction explores the concept of rapid cognition, or the ability to make quick decisions and judgments without conscious thought.

    In his work, Malcolm, whose writings often deal with the unexpected implications of research in the social sciences, delves into the factors that influence these split-second decisions and discusses their implications in various aspects of life, including psychology, business, and everyday interactions.

    Stephen Gaghan said that Heath Ledger, before his tragic death, was considered for a movie adaptation of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink book

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    However, after Heath’s death, “I just had to put a pin in it,” Stephen admitted.

    In 2008, after the Oscar-winning actor star’s tragic passing, the director got a call from Heath’s father, Kim, and Heath’s friend, breaking the news about his death.

    Stephen recalled: “They were there with the body and our script was in bed with him, and your book was on the bedside table.

    “I think my number was on the script, like, written.

    “These guys, as you can imagine, they are in shock, and they dialed that number, and I don’t know why.”

    On the podcast, Stephen and Malcolm said that they had initially teamed up to make the book Blink into a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio in the starring role, as per Sky News.

    Stephen Gaghan initially wanted Leonardo DiCaprio to play his lead, but set on Heath upon meeting him

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    However, the men finally settled on Heath, who “would be better for the role,” Stephen said.

    Leonardo was “really involved” in pitching the movie to studios, and they had “essentially a green light at Universal [Studios]” for the project. But, after Stephen met Heath, his vision for the movie changed, he said, Sky News reported.

    The 58-year-old director recalled: “I had met Heath Ledger and I’d gotten to be very, very close with him instantly.

    “I just had a real connection with him that was, kind of, unusual and very special to me.

    “I got really excited, and I started seeing him as the main character. Once I started seeing that, I couldn’t unsee it.”

    Stephen chose Heath  Ledger after feeling a strong connection with him

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    Upon receiving the devastating phone call breaking the news of The Dark Knight star’s death, Stephen recalled: “I’m in an airport with my wife, [Minnie Mortimer], just going from one place to another, and I literally just collapse, never happened to me before or since.

    “My feet went out from under me. I just literally sat down because I was like, what?”

    He continued: “The emotion, what [Heath’s father and friend] were going through, I should not have been a party to in any way really, and yet as a human or as somebody who just cares, I just was there and I was listening and my wife was looking at me.

    “I remember her face and I was just like, I was speechless.

    “I just listened and listened and listened. It was just really, really sad. And it’s still sad.”

    Heath left behind his at-the-time two-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose, who he welcomed with his partner, Michelle Williams.

    Stephen recalled his reaction upon learning of Heath’s death while at an airport

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    In 2005, the late actor told of his now 18-year-old daughter to InTouch: “Matilda is adorable and beautifully observant and wise.

    “Michelle and I love her so much. Becoming a father exceeds all my expectations.

    “It’s the most remarkable experience I’ve ever had — it’s marvelous.”

    After three years together, Heath and the actress, who was his costar in Brokeback Mountain, split in September 2007, just a year before his death.

    Heath was found in an apartment in SoHo, New York City, USA, that he had been renting on January 22, 2008, The New York Times reported at the time.

    The police said at the time that the actor’s body had been found after a masseuse arrived at his apartment for her regular appointment with him.

    A housekeeper had let the masseuse in before knocking on Heath’s bedroom door, in vain. The housekeeper and the masseuse subsequently pushed open the bedroom door and saw Heath unconscious.

    Later reports suggested that the Perth native had been struggling with insomnia and anxiety leading up to his death.

    Nevertheless, Heath’s exact mental state at the time of his death is not definitively known.

    “Now we finally put this to bed,” a reader commented

    The post New Revelations On Heath Ledger’s Death, Director Says He Was Reading His Script first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 11:10

    Another day, another barely-there outfit from Bianca Censori. The architect was photographed at Parisian date night with husband Kanye West on Wednesday (February 28) in a very revealing outfit that left her private areas exposed.

    The 29-year-old Aussie let it all hang out as she wore a see-through black tank top and tights with nothing beneath while dining at Ferdi, a favorite of Ye’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s.

    She paired her outfit with black pumps and a slicked-back hairstyle.

    The couple showed a few PDA moments inside the eatery, with Kanye hugging his wife from behind and putting his hands near her privates.

    After facing legal consequences for her revealing outfit in Paris, Bianca Censori stepped out for a dinner date with husband Kanye in another barely-there look

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    Ye signed a few autographs for fans after the romantic date while Bianca waited for him in the car.

    The controversial rapper donned a more reserved look, rocking a short-sleeved black tee and coordinating pants.

    Bianca and Ye arrived in the City of Lights during Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday (February 27), the architect stunned in a similar outfit consisting of sheer tights and zero underwear. 

    As the outfit left the lower part of her body on full display, Bianca could face prison or a fine of €15,000 ($1624).

    The 29-year-old architect wore a see-through black tank top and tights with nothing beneath while dining at Ferdi

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    Article 222-32 of the new French penal code (applicable since 1 March 1994) stipulates: “Deliberate sexual display in the sight of others in a place accessible to the public gaze is punishable by one year in prison and a fine of one hundred thousand francs [€15,000].”

    Nudity itself does not equal indecency, however, as the legislator stipulates: “The charge has been worded in such a way as to rule out any possibility of proceedings against persons practicing naturism in places specially designated for this purpose,” the Daily Mail reported.

    In the past, people have argued that the rapper is trying to turn Bianca into a clone of his ex wife, Kim Kardashian, while others have raised concerns as to whether she has a say in her risqué fashion choices.

    For those wondering whether Bianca minds all the attention she’s been receiving since being in the spotlight, an element of her outfit may hold the answer. The Yeezy architect was pictured on her most recent date sporting a single Y/Project earring ($262) shaped like a hand flipping the middle finger.

    Kanye owns a matching Y/Project necklace ($209) with the same obscene hand gesture that he has worn since arriving in Paris.

    Bianca risked prison time or a fine of €15,000 after wearing a nearly-nude look a few days ago

    The most extreme example of the couple’s defiant attitude took place last year in Italy at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, when Ye and Bianca were photographed engaging in compromising activities on board a water taxi.

    After the public sexually explicit incident was exposed, Venezia Turismo Motoscafi, one of the city’s prominent boat companies, banned the couple from renting their boats in the future.

    The Grammy-winning rapper, who tied the knot with Bianca in 2022, often posts revealing pictures of his wife on social media. 

    Responding to critics who question the architect’s fashion choices, he said, “I delivered the album. And people still in my comments talking ’bout, ‘Why you posting your wife?’” referencing his latest album, Vultures.

    The rapper declared: “I’m going to post my wife as much as I want. So don’t ever say nothing negative.”

    “If you don’t like my page and don’t like what I’m posting, go f–k yourself. Seriously, leave me — leave the king — the f–k alone.”

    “I don’t care, bro. I’m going to post my wife as much as I want. Go post your wife on your f–king Instagram.”

    Some people wondered why Bianca’s looks haven’t sent her to jail yet

    The post Kanye West Takes Bianca Censori To Parisian Restaurant In Entirely See-Through Outfit first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 09:58

    If you’ve been tattooed in the US, the ink under your skin may have more components than you previously imagined, a new study reveals.

    The study, conducted by Binghamton University and titled “What’s in my ink: An analysis of commercial tattoo ink on the U.S. market,” shows discrepancies between the ingredient labels on tattoo ink and the actual substances in the bottle.

    When doctoral student Kelli Moseman—the article’s lead author—and researchers Ahshabibi Ahmed and Alexander Ruhren noted that the tattoo inks they were analyzing contained substances that weren’t on the label, they wondered whether the difference was a result of the ink’s interaction with light.

    A new study reveals that the ingredient labels on tattoo ink sold in the US don’t match the actual substances in the bottle

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    The researchers analyzed tattoo inks from nine manufacturers in the United States, ranging from global companies to smaller producers, and compared their contents with the information listed on the label. The inks in question came in six colors.

    After investigating 54 inks, they found that the additional substances were not the result of light exposure, but had been in the product from the start.

    What’s more, those wanting to educate themselves on what they were putting under their skin could never have known about this, as the contents were not correctly included in the label.

    A surprising 90% of the tested inks contained different pigments than the ones listed or unlisted additives

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    A surprising 90% of the tested inks (45 of 54) contained different pigments than the ones listed or unlisted additives, researchers discovered.

    Most importantly, the unlisted contents could potentially bring health complications to anyone looking to get inked.

    While more than half of the inks contained unlisted polyethylene glycol, which can cause organ damage through repeated exposure, 15 contained propylene glycol, a potential allergen.

    Other contaminants included an antibiotic commonly used to treat urinary tract infections and 2-phenoxyethanol, which poses potential health risks to nursing infants, as per Phys.org.

    “Our goal in a lot of this research is to empower artists and their clients,” Binghamton University Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Swierk said

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    “We’re hoping the manufacturers take this as an opportunity to reevaluate their processes and that artists and clients take this as an opportunity to push for better labeling and manufacturing,” Binghamton University Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Swierk said.

    One of the research’s limitations is that it can’t track the origin of the difference between label and contents. That is, it can’t identify whether the unlisted ingredients were added intentionally or if the manufacturer was provided with incorrectly labeled or contaminated materials.

    Two years ago, the American market began being subject to governmental regulation after Congress passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA).

    This allowed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tattoo inks for the first time, including accurate labeling practices. Previously, inks escaped regulation as they were considered cosmetic in nature.

    Swierk hopes the study will help the FDA pay closer attention to the inks under the federal agency’s regulation.

    “The FDA is still figuring out what that is going to look like, and we think this study will influence the discussions around MoCRA,” he said.

    “This is also the first study to look at inks sold in the United States explicitly and is probably the most comprehensive because it looks at the pigments, which nominally stay in the skin, and the carrier package, which is what the pigment is suspended in.”

    The study was conducted by analyzing 54 inks from different colors and brands

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    As for the European market, the tattoo inks available in the Old Continent are subject to stricter regulations, overseen by the European Chemicals Agency.

    Potential risks associated with tattoos focus on skin cancer and the pigments themselves, but additives can also lead to health problems, even beyond the skin.

    If someone starts developing issues weeks or years later after getting inked, unlisted ingredients can make it difficult to pinpoint what reaction is happening and why.

    Swierk emphasized that the study doesn’t aim to interfere with the job of tattoo artists but to provide clearer information to both workers and clients.

    “Our goal in a lot of this research is to empower artists and their clients. Tattoo artists are serious professionals who have dedicated their lives to this craft, and they want the best possible outcomes for their clients,” he added.

    “We’re trying to highlight that there are some deficiencies in manufacturing and labeling.”

    Some individuals were not surprised by the revelations

    The post New Study Reveals Mismatch Between Tattoo Ink Contents And Label Description In US Market first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 08:26

    Girl power is amazing! There’s nothing that women can’t accomplish when they band together to build each other up, and the bond of sisterhood can be incredibly powerful. But unfortunately, thanks to pesky internalized misogyny, some women out there need a little reminder that we should all be on the same team.

    Below, you’ll find some of the cringiest posts from the Not Like The Other Girls subreddit. This group calls out "pick me girls" who have decided to put other women down in an attempt to prove how unique and special they are. Enjoy scrolling through these photos that might give you secondhand embarrassment, and be sure to upvote the ones that remind you to support other women!

    #1 Definitely Not Like Other Girls

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    #2 Woman Posts Cute Video Of Husband Helping Her Get Around Hours After Giving Birth

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    #3 I’m Not Like Other Girls I Make Bone Broth

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    “She’s not like other girls!” We’re all familiar with this phrase that became an internet phenomenon in the early 2010s. Girls who love eating pizza, who drink beer but never gain weight, girls who look like models without wearing makeup and girls who are just “one of the boys” because women never want to be friends with them.

    There’s nothing inherently wrong with being unique, and we all have special quirks that will make us stand out. But the idea of claiming that you’re “not like other girls” doesn’t just celebrate one person’s uniqueness, it also implies that all other women are a monolith. And it perpetuates the idea that interesting women who may not like stereotypically feminine things are rare. 

    #4 Moms Are More Important

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    #5 First Post Here, I Just Hate Book Shaming In General

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    #6 Woman

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    The Not Like The Other Girls subreddit has been around for years now, and it has never had a shortage of content. The community has 944k members, and it’s one of the largest subreddits on the platform. But just like everything else, it has changed a bit over time. A few years ago, the posts may have been more focused on girls who want everyone to know that they don’t wear makeup, don’t like “girly” things and don’t ever plan on getting married.  

    Today, however, there seems to be an influx of women posting online about how they’re not like other girls because they’re not feminists. Trad wives are becoming increasingly popular online, and today, lots of “pick me” girls seem to be conservative, anti-abortion and really into drinking raw milk for some reason. 

    #7 I Hold A Ps4 Controller, I’m A Real Gamer Girl™️

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    #8 A Wild Reddit Notliketheotherparents

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    #9 I Think This Belongs Here…

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    Regardless of what makes a woman believe that she’s not like the rest of us, it’s sad to see girls who want to separate themselves from other women. The women that I know are strong, brilliant, brave, creative, intelligent, hilarious and fascinating. I would love to be like them! But sadly, many of us have been taught from a young age that we should be in competition with other women and should compare ourselves to other girls, so unless we unlearn that toxic idea, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of trying to prove that we’re better than other women. 

    #10 You’re Not Quirky

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    #11 No, It's Embarrassing To Put Down Other Women At A Party

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    #12 That Clapping Emoji Doe

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    Recently, the “not like other girls” women have also been labeled “pick me girls.” But they’re essentially the same archetype, women who go out of their way to separate themselves from other girls and gain male approval. But according to life coach Bayu Prihandito, we should approach this topic with empathy.

    “People, especially young women as they continue to grow up, have to navigate a society filled with mixed messages about their worth, identity, and the roles they are expected to play,” Prihandito told CNN. “And you have social media, the usual suspect, amplifying these messages and creating an environment where external validation is not just sought after but often seems necessary.”

    #13 Why Is It Always Sourdough And Dresses?

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    #14 She's Not Like Other Moms

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    #15 Im Speechless

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    Internalized misogyny is a powerful and insidious thing that women need to be aware of to be able to break. Society tells us that women are one-dimensional beings who should love the color pink, taking care of the home, raising children and being submissive. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any of those things if you genuinely want and enjoy them, the problem arises when girls are told that if they’re not like that, they must be super special and unique and quirky.   

    #16 Internalized Misogyny Is Truly A Trip

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    #17 Coworkers Talk

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    #18 This Belongs Here…

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    It’s not these women’s fault that they’ve been sold the idea that most girls fit into a cookie-cutter mold. They did not come up with this idea themselves. However, in this day and age, we should not be perpetuating the belief that some women are better than others or that being “unique” makes you more valuable or attractive. Sadly, the media has done a great job at convincing men and women that girls who eat pizza or drink beer or actually like to spend all day in the kitchen are incredibly rare. 

    #19 Guys It Was Me, 14 Year Old Me Thought She Was So ~unique And Edgy~

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    #20 Love When This Like This Show Up On My Insta

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    #21 Her Husband Doesn’t Allow Her To Have Male Friends

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    The manic pixie dream girl is a prime example of a “not like the other girls” woman that often appears in TV shows and films. This could be Alaska in Looking for Alaska, Ramona Flowers in Scott Pilgrim v. The World, Clementine in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Summer in 500 Days of Summer and countless other female characters. This archetype is often portrayed through the male gaze and only there to enhance the male protagonist’s life or story. They usually don’t have much of a plot or development of their own and often leave him once they’ve served their purpose.   

    #22 On A Facebook Group For "Boys Only"

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    #23 On R/Askreddit

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    #24 As A Sahm With A Mini Farm..the Last Thing I’d Want To Wear Is A Sundress…and Who Has Time To Frolic…what’s With This Trend?

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    Overall, the world should be much kinder to women. It seems like we can never win, whether we love Taylor Swift and Stanley cups or sports and metal music. Someone will always be judging us for our choices, so the least we can do is not judge each other and instead lift one another up. Women are awesome, regardless of what career path they choose and what they order at a restaurant! And we’re even more powerful when we work together.  

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    #26 Obvious Mental Problem Diagnosed Based On Liking LED Zeppelin

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    #27 Friend Of A Friend Made This Post. Ick Ick Ick All Around

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    We hope these photos aren’t making you too uncomfortable, pandas. We know how cringey they can be, and we can only hope that some of them are satire. But if they’re sincere, we hope that these women will realize how much better life can be when they stop comparing themselves to other women. Keep upvoting the pics you find particularly painful, and then if you’re interested in seeing even more “pick me” girls, check out this Bored Panda article next! 

    #28 Ah Yes Calling All Other Women The “Competition” And Then Belittling Them For Who They Identify As And Where They Have Body Hair

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    #29 The Way This Woman’s Tweet Put Me In A Blind Rage

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    #30 I’m Not A Regular Mom, I Just Enable My Husband

    There is literally nothing that makes me hotter than women who endorse allowing your partner/spouse to get a total free pass from parenting, helping around the house, or having to do anything but relax because they bring home a paycheck. Especially because so many women get stuck in sh*tty abusive relationships (physically, emotionally, financially, etc) and are made to think it’s the “norm” or “natural order.”

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    #31 Ok Pals How Are We Gonna Answer This

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    #32 Found This Gem On Wattpad

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    #33 "She Was Not Like Other Girls"

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    #34 Surprised How Many Women Replied To This

    My issue isn’t with women who want to stay home, it’s the way he speaks to his partner and all these women are acting like they would be fine being spoke to like that

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    #35 I Can’t Even Think Of A Clever Caption For This

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    #36 There’s Always Someone

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    #37 Worst I Have Ever Seen

    She preaches shes better than women getting degrees and not having children because by being a stay at home mom on her farm with her 4 kids and pregnant at 23 years old is "going against the grain" as if thats not what women were forced into for thousands of years because of the patriarchy and societal expectations of women .. they're not vaccinated and "unschooled" (?) and now shes into "free birthing" which is an extremely dangerous way to give birth (no check ups, no prenatal care, no birthing guide, no meds, no nothing..) she is seriously psychologically f*cked up for thinking this is the best way to care for your family. And as a woman who's getting her masters and doesn't want kids, f*ck you I am better than you. Read a f*cking book.

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    #38 So Different

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    #39 I Was All For This Video Until She Started Putting Down Other Women For Their Wedding Dresses

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    #44 So Quirky

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    #45 Wears Dress, So Obviously Feminism Bad

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    #46 Laughed Out Loud At This One

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    #47 What The Actual F**k

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    #48 How Dare Girls Enjoy Normal, Romantic Things

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    #50 Romanticizing Rural Living Is Not Ok

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    #52 I Got ‘Picked’

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    #53 Not Like Other Lunch Eating Employees

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    #55 Couldn’t Believe This Was Real At First

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    #56 What Is Birth Keeping?

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    #57 Before And After (Her Husband Got Arrested Yesterday For The J6 Incident)

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    #58 Oh Man

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    #59 She’s Trying To Fit In With Those Other Girls But She’s Too Unique

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    #60 Sorry If This Has Been Posted. I Saw It On Twitter With The Caption ‘W Woman’

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    #61 Pearl Is Moving Into Her Pro Pedo Era

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    #62 Found On Tiktok

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    #64 Okay Then Make Friends With Girls Who Want To Do This???

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    #65 If This Doesn’t Go Here Please Lmk

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    #66 How Is This A Brag?

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    #67 Omg I Found One!

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    #68 Someone Pick Her Please!

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    #69 It's The Lord's Day, Y'all

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    #70 Yeah Totally Because You’re The Only Christian Gen Z With Kids

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    #71 “I’m Pretty Much The Only Girl That’s Different”

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    #72 Not Like Other Moms

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    #73 I Can Make Your Man Dump You

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    #74 This Is Just Gross And Weird

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    #75 Imagine Thinking More About Male Approval Over Your Own Step Daughter’s Safety And Comfort

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    #76 “I’m That Girl”

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    #77 You’re A Whole Woman Yourself, Bozo

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    #78 And Neither Is My Daughter

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    #79 What About This One

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    #80 My Jaw Dropped

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    #81 No Ma’am… No Ma’am (40k Likes??)

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    #82 Apparently Not Being Tall Means You’re A “Little Girl”

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    #83 When Being A Young Mom Is Your Entire Personality

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    #84 Omg She’s Not Like Other Girls, She’s Irresponsible

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    #85 So Brave - Inspiring

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    #87 Found On Tiktok

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  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 08:22

    Did you know, Pandas, that male penguins scour an entire beach looking for the prettiest pebble to present to their future mate? That's one piece of super wholesome trivia that I learned from this page. And it's fun learning online, isn't it? Maybe it's nothing new to some, but a 2020 study revealed that 91% of learners value fun in learning.

    Scrolling through Instagram certainly beats sitting in a classroom. It can be a fun way to learn some simple facts. So the page we're featuring today is Facts For Genius, and they share all kinds of fun facts for the curious. Want to impress your friends or colleagues at your next trivia night? Scroll down and see some inspiration below!

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  • Friday 01 March 2024 - 08:17

    Whether eagerly waiting for a treat or napping so comfortably it seems the world around them ceases to exist, animals sure know how to be cute. But they also know how to be naughty, and, well, basically anything in between. That’s what ensures that there’s never a dull moment for people around them and that there’s always plenty of content for them to share with netizens online; and that’s exactly what we’re doing today.

    We’ve put together a list of some of the best pics as shared by the ‘Out Of Context Animals’ Facebook page, covering everything from four-legged wireless doorbells to cats doing the classic “If I fits, I sits” for you to marvel at, so scroll down to find them and enjoy.

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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 - 11:31

    Get ready for a joy ride through the coolest Photoshop Battles of 2023! Imagine a place where creative people join forces to turn regular photos into mind-blowing, funny, and super-creative masterpieces. Out of all the cool stuff people made, the r/photoshopbattles subreddit picked the top 15 images. It's like the Oscars of funny photo editing!

    As a big community boasting 19 million members, this subreddit warmly invites people to engage in entertaining battles. Here, you can unleash your creativity, playing with images against fellow internet users—whether it's a grand showdown or a friendly, smaller-scale challenge.

    Scroll down to see the captivating pictures!

    More info: reddit.com | Facebook | twitter.com

    #1 New York Skyline

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    Every now and then redditors share unedited pictures on the Photoshop Battles subreddit, and everyone is invited to get creative with Photoshop. They tweak the images however they like and post the results in the comments. The community then votes on their favorites, pushing the most popular ones higher up. The pic with the most votes is the ultimate winner of the battle!

    #2 Choristers Playing Football In Westminster Abbey Cloisters

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    #3 This Train Surrounded By Flooded Lands

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    "A big thanks from the mod team to everyone who participated in the 'Best of 2023' Awards! Especially to u/artunitinc and u/CptSasquatch for taking many hours to find, format, and post so many nominations. We can't thank you enough for being so generous to your fellow creators. We also extend our appreciation to the voters and, of course, to you photoshoppers who created the work we're here to celebrate. We wouldn't be here without you," say the moderators of the "Photoshop Battles" subreddit.

    #4 This Street Lamp

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    #5 Vintage Robot Lamp

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    Besides all the winners, the moderators wanted to separately mention their loyal contributors u/Geo-NS and u/Comeau_Sushi.

    "We all love Geo-NS's high-quality submissions and his creative Photoshop work. But apart from his longevity and prolificacy, he's also fun and helpful to anyone who reaches out. Altogether he's had a real impact on the community and deserves to be recognized for it."

    #6 A Bald Soccer Coach With A Bubble On His Head

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    #7 This Fish From R/Fish

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    "Comeau_Sushi has been a dominant force in the Weekly Battles and Operations this year; and for good reason. His originality and craftsmanship are incredible, and elevate those competitions into something more, challenging other creators to match his quality and inventiveness, raising the caliber of photoshopping across the board. But this isn't limited to the 'official' Battles; he brings the same level of excellence to every thread he participates in. And more than that, he's a solid dude. Always friendly, good-natured, and quick to compliment other creators. It's a joy to have him as part of the community."

    #8 This Cow That Fell Into A Drain

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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 - 10:03

    Generosity and reciprocity are core parts of friendship. Being true friends with someone means understanding the need for a healthy give-and-take dynamic. You naturally want to do nice things for each other without attaching any strings.

    So it’s a bit of a head-scratcher when someone who you thought you were close to does something slightly mean. Reddit user u/fakeenamee, who is vegan, turned to the AITA online community for their help with a delicate situation. The OP promised to pay for their friend’s birthday dinner. However, he intentionally picked a restaurant that pokes fun at vegans and has no food the OP can eat. Scroll down for the full story.

    Bored Panda has reached out to the author via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from them.

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    An internet user asked for advice after their friend purposefully chose a restaurant that does not serve food that they can eat

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    Food is meant to bring people together, not drive them apart

    The internet user’s story made quite a big splash on Reddit. At the time of writing, the post has 11k upvotes and 3k comments.

    The vast majority of the readers were very supportive. They thought that the OP would be doing nothing wrong if they decided to go back on their promise to treat their friend to a lavish meal.

    Taking the entire context into account, it really does sound like a very expensive way to have an awful time going out.

    Food is what connects people and deepens relationships, no matter their culture. So to entirely exclude someone from being able to eat sends a very clear and unfriendly message.

    As redditor u/fakeenamee said, they would have been perfectly fine eating at a non-vegan restaurant, so long as they had something they could nibble.

    “I expected him to pick a steak house and I would’ve been fine with a salad and some side,” they explained to the AITA online community. “I didn’t expect him to choose somewhere that prides themselves on meat being in every single dish on the menu.”

    It’s important to be honest with ourselves about whether our friends invest the same amount of effort into us as we do in them

    It would be incredibly difficult for anyone to throw away a friendship that has lasted years or even decades. And, truth be told, there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ friend. Everyone has their flaws, just like they have their upsides.

    However, there are moments that take us aback and make us question the very foundation on which our friendship is built. Even though friendships should not be tossed aside lightly, it’s vital that we’re honest about where we stand.

    For instance, let’s say that we suddenly realize that we always move mountains for someone who’s never around to help us out.

    Then, it would only be fair that we put less time and effort into the friendship—it’s not a good social investment. We can also broach the problem head-on and talk to our pals about how their behavior affects us. It’s possible that they’re not aware of this.

    Or… they might simply not value our friendship as much as we do. Someone might be our BFF, but we’re only a tertiary buddy to them. Yes, this fact might hurt. But it’s better to embrace the bitter truth than to live surrounded by cozy illusions.

    If you feel like your friends don’t respect you and you cannot trust them, it’s very likely that the relationship needs strengthening. Alternatively, you may need to enforce healthier boundaries with these people.

    Anyone who constantly talks about you behind your back, constantly asks for favors, and isn’t around to help you when you need it is a false friend. You should also be concerned if someone constantly gets jealous when things are going well for you and if they don’t offer you any support when you’re down on your luck.

    Authentic friendship isn’t just about supporting one another, though. It also means telling the truth and being honest when the other person steps out of line.

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    Most folks were very supportive of the internet user. Here’s the advice they gave them on handling the delicate situation

    The post Vegan Wants To Pay For Friend’s Entire Bday Dinner, He Picks A Place That Makes Fun Of Vegans first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Thursday 29 February 2024 - 08:34

    We probably all have that one hill that we're ready to die on. That one truth that we have no proof for but still believe no matter what. Some can be quite entertaining, like the now-memed-to-death claim that Keanu Reeves is immortal. Others, like thinking that your phone is always listening to you, are easily proven or disproven.

    So when one netizen asked, "What are you 100% certain is true despite having no evidence to confirm or disprove your belief?" naturally, a whole bunch of commenters delivered. From theories that cats and dogs purposely break things just to wind us up, to some conspiracy-like opinions, the Redditors were ready to share. Read the most captivating entries below and don't forget to upvote the ones you like the best!

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    Conspiracy theories are purposefully circulated in order to create dissonance and divide people so that we forget about legitimate issues.

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    Our dog knew my wife was pregnant before she did. Normally she was a sweet and lazy lovable dumb*ss who would hang out with whoever wasn't moving. (The dog, not the wife) Then one day, she decided she wasn't going to leave my wife's side. She wasn't aggressive, but she wasn't going anywhere either. Followed her everywhere for a few weeks, then spousal unit started getting sick, and went to the doctor, and the doctor said "Lets check the obvious"... And now I have an eight year old daughter, and that dog is her constant companion.

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    The number of stupid people is outpacing those with average intelligence resulting in the overall dumbing down of society.

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    Some of the 'truths' people list here actually have evidence behind them. Like the fact that drinks taste better in glass bottles than in plastic bottles. Even if Coca-Cola's spokespeople claim that their Coke tastes the same regardless of the packaging. Food chemist Sara Risch told Popular Science that there can be a subtle variation in taste when your drink is in an aluminum can, or a plastic or glass bottle.

    "While packaging and food companies work to prevent any interactions, they can occur," she explained. Aluminum cans, for example, have a polymer lining, and it might absorb some soluble flavor from the soda. When it comes to plastic bottles, a chemical named acetaldehyde can find its way into your drink as well.

    And while it might sound alarming, there's no need to think that it's harmful. Public health departments track this kind of potential chemical contact. So the only thing we should worry about is the slightly different taste.

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    My cat knocked over the water glass on purpose.

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    My bond with my bearded dragon goes beyond “he’s warm”. I understand the limitations of his tiny nervous system and that he isn’t capable of affection. I just firmly believe that he not only wants heat and food, but that he finds my presence to be pleasant. That boy will come off his basking log as hot as hell ever need to be, with a belly full of bugs, and still come hauling over just to fall asleep on me. I don’t know what it is, but it’s more than just him seeking the necessities.

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    Some modern art is priced so high because rich people utilise it for money laundering. Saw it on a Reddit conspiracy comment and I haven’t been able to shake it since.

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    Next up, the Big Mac debate. People have been saying for a while that the meat patty has been getting smaller and smaller throughout the years. It's a popular theory on social media, with posts on Quora and Reddit, and even TikToks where people call out the fast-food chain for the now-tiny patties.

    What officially is the Big Mac? According to the McDonald's site, it's two "100% beef" patties, a special sauce, and a sesame seed bun. It also has "pickles, crisp shredded lettuce, finely chopped onion, and a slice of American cheese." And while the official photos look quite nice, the burger often looks different in reality.

    A McDonald's spokesperson denies these rumors and told Yahoo News Australia that the size of the burgers has not changed. Interestingly, a former McDonald's corporate chef went on to TikTok to explain why the Quarter Pounder might have shrunken down. He says it comes down to the fast-food chain giant wanting to cut costs and make the burgers more affordable.

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    Electronic appliances, phones, washing machines ... are intentionally made to break down after few years just so you have to buy new ones, cause repair is usually not worth it. My parents have 35 years old washing machine, mine broke twice in 2 years.

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    McDonald's can make their burgers cheaper in some ways. One of them is to mix some frozen beef into fresh patties. However, at least in the U.S., McDonald's prides itself on never using frozen meat. That said, there might be loopholes where a certain percentage of frozen beef might be acceptable.

    Another way to make the patties cheaper (and possibly smaller) is to reduce the lean-to-fat ratio. "If the fatty beef portions are cheaper than the lean portions, then they can actually make a fattier beef patty still hitting the appropriate weights. But when you cook it, more of that fat is released and you might have a smaller-looking patty," the former chef Mike Haracz explained.

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    Religions are man made.

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    Allowed to operate freely, corporations would gladly abandon any semblance of ethics to turn a profit, including ushering in the slavery and or deaths of their customers.

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    Coke/soft drinks taste better in glass bottles than plastic.

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    Sandwiches made for you are absolutely better than sandwiches you make yourself.

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    There is at least ONE giant creature deep down in the ocean that we don’t know about because we have never seen before. Like maybe one of those megalodons/plesiosaurs. We thought giant squids weren’t real until we found one. 

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    Hummingbirds are fairies.

    It‘s the last bit of whimsy I have left. Don‘t ruin this for me please.

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    Humans can communicate telepathically. We just don't know how to use it on purpose.

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    When one of my friends was in his last stages of cancer, I woke up at 5 in the morning just completely heartbroken and sobbing. I don't think I have ever felt the same kind of sadness I did in that moment.

    I woke my boyfriend up and told him I needed to call my friend's wife because something was wrong. He said I couldn't call her at 5 in the morning because if she wasn't at the hospital with him she would freak out. He was of course right. She called me 30 minutes later and told me he had passed away at 5.15. I was supposed to visit him in the morning but I was to 4 hours to late.

    I don't normally believe in anything supernatural or the afterlife, but I just know deep down in my heart, that it was him saying his goodbye.

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    This isn't the first universe. This isn't the first time any of this has happened.

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    At least half the US government can't beat a 5th grader in 5th grade trivia.

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    Software updates at the end of a product lifetime will brick the device.

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    That corporations prevent nationalized healthcare in the US so they can exert control over their employees. If employees didn't need a job for health coverage, they could quit any time a better offer came along.

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    #22

    An eye-rolling one, but Jeffrey Epstein’s island, to me. confirmed the existence of depraved headhunting and Squid Game like sadism.[The sun dial with the pastel colored stools?](https://imgur.com/a/JIpFttO) Come on.

    There are too many people who go missing without a trace and never found to consider that at least many of them don’t end up in a sick situation like that.

    Image credits: ArchiveSQ

    #23

    The ER gets crazier on nights that the moon is full. It's usually busy, theres lots of psych patients, traumas, and all around weird stuff goes down.

    #24

    I’m convinced that theme parks/fairs/carnivals pay people to walk around with giant prizes to make the games look more winnable and convince more people to play. 

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    #25

    At least 1/3 of the "human" in the internet and social media are bots or IAs.

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    #26

    Aliens exist all over the universe.

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    #27

    Garbage trucks have loud brakes to give us one last chance to get the bins out.

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    #28

    That my dryer eats my socks. I can’t prove it but I know in my heart it is true, there is no other explanation.

    #29

    Companies are offering monthly payment plans in an effort to normalize having a low income and high debt.

    #30

    My co-worker lies about her medical conditions.

    She lies that she has seizures, and while I can’t prove it, I know it’s a lie because she’ll drive the same day that she claims to have a seizure.

    Any time you mention any medical condition, she has it and it’s worse than your case.

    She has mentioned having toxic shock syndrome, colitis, and a bunch of other things I can’t recall at the moment. One day we were talking about Autism, and she mentioned that her 22 y.o. daughter (who also happens to work with us) was diagnosed as a child. A few days later the daughter casually mentioned that she had found out just recently that she’s Autistic. I wanted to tell her that she only JUST found out because her mom just recently made that s**t up.

    Image credits: CloverPatchDistracty

    #31

    The loch ness monster is a lil dinosaur ghost. I would highly recommend believing this, since it doesn't hurt anyone to do so. Makes me smile thinking about him.

    #32

    Politicians at the highest level of the government are all crooked as hell.

    #33

    PETA is a conspiracy by the meat industry to raise societies distrust in actual animal right activists.

    Only evidence i have is that not a single human being could act as stupid and pretentious as PETA does very often.

    #34

    That chapstick companies make their chapstick to actually chap your lips so you need more of their chapstick...bastards.

    Image credits: Captain-Hornblower

    #35

    That the leader of Scientology k*lled his wife and burned the body. And bribed the police to get away with it.

    #36

    I'm 100% positive my sister died of covid before covid was supposed to be in my state.

    We had something really bad going around in the fall of 2019 and the Winter of 2020. It sent many people to the hospital with pneumonia or breathing difficulties. Several customers at my place of work were diagnosed with COPD even though they never smoked. Others coughed up blood. My coworker came to work sick as a dog in January 2020 and I sat across from him at lunch along with another coworker. The next week I got sicker than I have ever been. My sister and her husband also got very ill even though we hadn't been in contact. I could barely breathe and had to sleep for 3 days leaning upright on the back of the couch. I was so ill I almost broke down and went to the ER even though at the time I was uninsured and never went to the doctor. My coworker that I got it from went to the doctor and they did a test for the flu but it came back negative. The other coworker that sat beside me at lunch also got sick and she too came back negative for influenza. A week later my sister and her husband fell ill and ended up at the doctors office. They both tested negative for influenza.

    Two days after my sister went to the doctor, she got out of bed and fell dead to the floor. That was February 18th, 2020. We assumed she had a heart attack, the cause of death was a heart attack only because of the sudden death and her history of having a heart attack a few decades before. No autopsy was done and she was cremated. This was about the same time Covid showed up on the West coast. We live in North Carolina and no covid was supposed to be in the state at that time. My coworker that got it the same time I did had a brother who also had it and ended up in the hospital with a very virulent pneumonia (tested negative for influenza) and died the same day my sister did.

    I swear to this day my sister and my coworker's brother both died of covid but no proof and no way to prove it.

    #37

    Lately, Disney has been trying to revive the old “steamboat Willy“ version of Mickey Mouse through merchandise and new cartoons drawn in the old fashion that nobody really asked for. I think they are doing all of that deliberately so that they can try to fight the scheduled copyright expirations on their old cartoons.

    #38

    That my sweet, innocent, shy dog is a diabolical mastermind who creates scenarios that get my hyperactive dog into trouble in order to maintain his "favorite" title among friends and family. I've seen some things. Poor Wendy.

    #39

    Lunch meat cut as thin as possible just tastes better.

    #40

    Phone and internet providers start out solid and overtime purposefully make the product worse to encourage you to upgrade.

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    #41

    I am convinced that the electronics items sold at steep discounts on Black Friday are the ones that don't test as well at the factory. Like, when they do quality control tests, the ones that rate 90% or whatever are the ones that are tagged and sent out for Black Friday sales.

    Image credits: snowycub

    #42

    Mini M&Ms taste much better than regular sized ones.

    #43

    That Goodwill is actually a very cleverly designed money laundering scheme.

    #44

    That those people who "accidentally" show p*rn in class are secretly getting off on it.

    #45

    That my aunt is my sister.

    My parents dated in high school, my mom said that she felt like her daughter, and people in high school suspected that she was my parent’s as my mom transferred schools for a year and went back a year later with a baby sister who looked like her except she had my dads curly hair.

    This was in the late 60s where my mom of all people said it was common for the parents of the mom to raise a high schoolers kid as their own.

    My parents always helped her more than other family. My mom helped her through her divorce, my dad paid her mortgage when she got laid off.

    Image credits: DrTardis89

    #46

    Over half the people who got PPP loans don’t even have a real business.

    #47

    A supervisor changed my days off at the last minute without telling me in an attempt to get me fired for attendance.

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    #48

    That my dad might be alive. He supposedly died in 2009. He was a huge paranoid conspiracy theorist to the point where he would bury his money, planted bushes to hide behind incase the government had a shoot off with him, and at one point thought we all had been replaced by clones. The only people who saw his body are one of my aunts and my grandma who had Alzheimer’s. They told us he was cremated and at the funeral there was no coffin, no urn, all there was was a black and white photo from when he was 10 (he was born in the 50’s). I’ve yet to see his urn or death certificate and it’s been 12 years. He had connections to people who could have easily helped him fake his death, he also had the money to do this. People have also supposedly seen him in Indiana (they took a picture and tbh the guy looks just like him only a bit older, same hunchback, same tattoo on his leg, and he even walked with the same little limp).

    Image credits: Silent-Ferrets

    #49

    Something in my old elementary school is causing people to get cancer.

    I lived in a small town, right around 4,000 people. I went to the private Catholic school in the area which was even smaller, I graduated with 15 in my class and there were less than 300 students total at the time. Despite this very small amount of people, 6 students and faculty members have been diagnosed with cancer over the past 5 years. The odds are so unbelievably slim that I’m sure something cancer causing is in the building, but who knows what or where it is.

    Image credits: Jakkzzyy

    #50

    “People” who buy NFTs don’t actually exist, it’s just a money laundering scheme.

    #51

    Michael Jordan didn’t “retire” to play baseball.

    He was serving a suspension related to gambling and he and the league agreed on a mutual cover up because he was too valuable a marketing asset for the league. They didn’t want to tarnish his image.

    #52

    Spirits of nature. Anyone who has lived close to a forest for some period of time has weird, unexplainable stories to tell. I've seen some real weird s**t (i live very close to the Atlantic forest in Brazil).

    #53

    The big hot pockets from a convenient store have different fillings than the small ones from the grocery store. I swear they taste different.

    #54

    The NFL politicized kneeling to distract from CTE research.

    #55

    Law schools have made the vast majority of the legal profession a huge echo chamber.

    #56

    Ghosts. I've had waaaay too many experiences, especially while relatives are on their death beds, to be told otherwise. Don't care what you say.

    #57

    There is something beyond this material life. A week before my mom died she told me that "I have to go home soon, but you have to stay here". As she was actively dying she kept waving, as if to people, and once even told me to move out of my chair, as if I was blocking her view. I pondered this once in a while ever since; and then I came upon " Hospice nurse julie(I think that's her name; I know it started with a J) on tiktok. She simply describes, without religious or any other bias, the process of dying that she has witnessed. Apparently, a dying person often says that they are going home, and also says that they see lost loved ones and even pets who intimate or even say outright not to worry, and that they will help the dying person pass, as much as a month before they die.

    #58

    Facebook used the outage as an opportunity to delete any emails, memos, or other work product that would be incriminating in the event of a subpoena.

    Employees were locked out of the buildings.

    #59

    I’m being pushed aside for leadership roles at my company because I’m a good reliable worker and they have a shortage of those.

    #60

    DeflateGate was intentionally spurred on by the NFL to distract from concussion lawsuits and domestic violence headlines.

    #61

    Dollar slice pizza places are fronts for money laundering schemes.

    Yes, yes, I know pizza is inexpensive to make. Flour, c**p cheese, a thin patina of sauce...but a dollar? Nope. It's a front. A delicious, I'm staggering home drunk type of delicious, but a front nonetheless.

    For context, I'm referring to dollar slice pizza places in NYC, my hometown.

    #62

    That there is a cure for cancer but there is no money in curing people, only in endless treatment.

    Image credits: md81593

    #63

    Holiday-shaped Snickers taste better than regular Snickers bars. Same for special-shaped Kraft mac and cheese.

    #64

    That by-and-large the boomer generation was lead-poisoned due to the massive increase in lead usage in paint and gasoline as urban sprawl took over the country after WWII and as a result a vast majority of them are narcissists and incapable of empathy.

    #65

    Recycling is a scam.

    #66

    No hate at all but I believe that Khloe Kardashian's father is not Robert Kardashian and is Kris' old hairdresser. They look crazy similar too.

    #67

    Deja Vu is the equivalent of "You died at some point. This is your respawn. This moment didnt get wiped from your memory".


    Along with this, some events are destined and unavoidable no matter what you do. What happens in between these "checkpoints", however, IS within your control.
  • Thursday 29 February 2024 - 08:26

    If you think maternity leave and being a stay-at-home parent is a kind of vacation, oh boy, are you mistaken.

    Sure, you don’t really have to work in the traditional sense. But that doesn’t mean that all of the commitments are somehow magically gone and that you now have all this free time that you can fill up.

    That goes double, if not triple, for situations where you have 3 kids, plus you’re pregnant, and your husband somehow thinks you still have to be on the ball with all of his nutritional expectations.

    It goes without saying that parenting is hard. And it gets exponentially harder when you have 3 kids, one on the way, and your husband is adding more pressure

    Image credits: LightFieldStudios / envanto (not the actual photo)

    This woman turned to the Reddit community for some perspective on whether she’s wrong to refuse prepping her husband meals given the circumstances

    Image credits: mstandret/ envanto (not the actual photo)

    Image source: Ladybug0308

    It didn’t stop there as the husband kept on being passive-aggressive and manipulative by saying how hungry he is

    A mother of 3, with #4 on the way, shared on Reddit how her husband expected her to pull more weight around the house. Despite her already doing a slew of things, including (but not limited to) cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, homework, school activities, drop-offs, among others, he also expected her to cook for him all the time. Because “life’s tough, this is your job.”

    Well, commenters were having none of it and were actually surprised how OP is still with someone like that. Many pointed out that, in reality, being a mother can’t really be equated to having a job. If it was, however, it’d be 3 continuous and never-ending shifts, which one commenter calculated would cost the husband roughly nearly $24,000 per month.

    In order to keep up a healthy family dynamic, mothers have to receive support from their spouse and other family members

    While it’s sad to admit that folks have to be reminded of this, studies have shown that mothers who feel personally supported tend to experience less anxiety, depression, stress, and loneliness. In turn, they feel more fulfilled and more satisfied with their lives.

    What is support? There are 4 major factors that constitute support for mothers: unconditional acceptance, reliable comfort, authenticity in relationships and friendship satisfaction.

    With unconditional acceptance, mothers have to feel seen and loved for the people that they are. Reliable comfort means that they need to feel comforted during crises and deep distress. Authenticity in relationships deals with being honest and genuine with the mother, showing your inner self rather than being superficial. Lastly, friendship satisfaction essentially means keeping up a good relationship, visiting frequently, and helping out.

    If you can provide all of this to a mother, whether you’re a husband, an immediate or distant relative, or a friend, it will go a long way in keeping a healthy personal and life dynamic.

    But we’d love to hear from you. What’s your take on this? Share your thoughts and stories in the comment section below!

    Across the board, folks thought that the mother was not at fault—in fact, the husband was on a whole new level of jerk

    Some shared similar stories of sucky husbands

    The post Wife Is Pregnant With 4th Child, Refuses To Make Husband Meals Because He’s No Help At All first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Thursday 29 February 2024 - 08:09

    Having a cup of coffee at work might seem like a simple concept – until you become responsible for everyone’s fix.

    In a post on the popular subreddit ‘Malicious Compliance,’ platform user SarraSimFan recalled the time when she found herself unexpectedly tasked with operating the office coffee maker despite having no experience with or interest in the drink.

    After asking one of the seasoned vets for help, however, the employee didn’t receive much, so she decided to follow through with her new responsibility and let people know who they were relying on. Let’s just say they tasted the difference.

    Coffee is an important resource for many workplaces

    Image credits: Chevanon Photography (not the actual photo)

    So when this employee, who is not a fan of the drink, was named the office brewer, she was reluctant to take the position


    Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo)

    Image source: SarraSimFan

    Small gestures can make a big difference, but was the author of the post the right person for the job?

    Image credits: Kampus Production (not the actual photo)

    According to Darren Shimkus, who has over two decades of experience in building and growing sales, marketing, and product management teams, going beyond your job description doesn’t go unnoticed.

    “We all know that sinking feeling when you go for a caffeine fix before a meeting only to hear the wet gurgle of an empty carafe,” he wrote in Forbes. “It is annoying, and it signals that someone on the team poured him or herself a cup of coffee, put down an empty carafe, and walked away without considering the next person.”

    “Little things have a cascading effect on others. When someone leaves that symbolic empty coffee pot, their unspoken message is, ‘My time is more valuable than yours, and I’m too important for mundane tasks.'”

    “It’s not just about coffee,” he added.

    Contributing to the general office needs, even if they seem mundane, helps develop the company’s culture. Shimkus believes that you start with coffee, but it soon snowballs into other duties: Who takes the meeting notes? Who sets up the conference to welcome the new client? Who straightens the room when they leave? Who organizes the monthly team birthday card? Who greets other people with eye contact and real attention and asks how’s their day?

    “Look for opportunities to perform small acts of kindness and consideration, and I guarantee you’ll develop stronger, more positive relationships and even feel better about yourself, too,” he suggested.

    However, setting someone up for failure, particularly with a task that has a steep learning curve, can be counterproductive. So while some probably could argue that SarraSimFan could’ve demonstrated more initiative, an equally if not more compelling case could be made in favor of more effective delegation.

    As her story went viral, the employee provided more context in the comment section

    People have had a lot of different reactions to the whole thing

    And some got inspired to share their own similar experiences

    The post “You Want Me To Brew Coffee? Fine”: Woman Makes Sure She’s Never Asked To Make Coffee Again first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 16:59

    That was so not fetch! A controversial joke referencing Lindsay Lohan’s problematic past was removed from the digital version of the 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation after the actress explicitly expressed disappointment with the reference.

    A joke referencing the term “fire crotch” was withdrawn from the 2024 musical version of Mean Girls.

    “Fire crotch” was infamously associated with Lindsay after socialite Brandon Davis made crude comments about the actress’ body, back in 2006, in a paparazzi video that also featured Paris Hilton, according to Variety.

    In this year’s movie musical rendition, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who played herself, showed support for the main character Cady Heron, now played by Angourie Rice, by saying, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”

    A controversial joke referencing Lindsay Lohan’s past was removed from the 2024 Mean Girls digital release after it upset the actress 

    Image credits: lindsaylohan

    Image credits: IMDb

    An updated version of the film now reportedly cuts directly to Megan Thee Stallion laughing after she says, “We are going back red.”

    Lindsay, who played the original protagonist Cady in the 2004 original Mean Girls, made a surprise cameo in the current film adaptation as the moderator of the Mathletes Championship.

    She had reportedly flown in from Dubai to walk the red carpet at the January 8 premiere. But after watching the film, the 37-year-old’s representative, Leslie Sloane, told The Messenger, “Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film.”

    Lindsay played the original protagonist Cady Heron in the 2004  Mean Girls

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    At the movie’s New York premiere in January 2024, a source had also told the news outlet they had overheard Lindsay saying she was “surprised and taken aback” by the infamous “fire crotch” moniker once associated with the actress.

    The Messenger also confirmed that the throwaway line was a clear nod to oil heir Brandon Davis’ profanity-filled 2006 rant to TMZ about Lindsay’s body parts, fueling a rift between the actress and their mutual friend, Paris Hilton, who could be seen laughing in the video.

    Nevertheless, the 2024 Mean Girls line was just one of several Easter eggs referencing the original movie and the cultural trends prominent during the early 2000s.

    A joke referencing the term “fire crotch” was withdrawn from the 2024 musical version of Mean Girls

    Image credits: Paramount Pictures

    Image credits: Paramount Pictures

    A recent study named Lindsay the most influential star of all the Mean Girls movie’s cast, with her earning a jaw-dropping amount of money.

    Social poker site Replay Poker analyzed the Instagram accounts of cast members starring in the original 2004 Mean Girls and 2024’s new musical adaptation to reveal the stars with the highest maximum earnings per sponsored post on the platform.

    The original Mean Girls lead came up as the most prominent actor in the entire franchise, ranking higher than every other cast member.

    You can watch the trailer for the 2024 Mean Girls musical below:

    Since gaining immense popularity in the early 2000s, Lindsay has accumulated over 14.2 million followers on Instagram.

    And thanks to her legion of fans on the platform, she can earn up to £46,700 ($58,769.4) for one sponsored post on Instagram, almost double the amount of any other Mean Girls star, Replay Poker noted in their study.

    On November 28, 2021, the Hollywood star announced her engagement to financier Bader Shammas after three years of dating. The following year, a representative confirmed the couple had tied the knot after Lindsay had called Bader her “husband” on her Instagram birthday post.

    In July 2023, Lindsay gave birth to their first child, a son, in Dubai, where she has resided since 2014.

    Lindsay’s reaction to the controversial joke sparked praise from Mean Girls fans

    The post Mean Girls Musical Removes “Fire Crotch” Joke Following Lindsay Lohan’s “Disappointment” first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 16:49

    A man who had grown tired of his neighbor’s loud reggaeton music devised a solution to have the tranquility he desired. Maker and developer Roni Bandini decided to act on the matter by programming a Raspberry Pi-powered response.

    Roni programmed his Raspberry Pi device to detect when reggaeton music was playing and interfere with nearby Bluetooth speakers, making the sound distorted.

    The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer, or SBC, built onto one circuit board. All the components needed for a fully functional computer, including the processor, memory, video chipset, and storage, are built onto the SBC. This allows it to be much more compact and inexpensive compared to regular computers.

    Sick of his neighbor’s loud reggaeton music, a man created an AI-powered device that can identify the music genre and alter the sound quality of nearby speakers

    Image credits: Roni Bandini

    These microcomputers are designed to run any ARM-based Linux distribution for an operating system and can be used for different purposes, from learning programming to serving as a fully-fledged PC and, now, taking matters into your own hands whenever you hear annoying music.

    Roni downloaded several reggaeton songs and fed them to an AI model on his Raspberry Pi. Once the algorithm was trained, it was able to detect patterns that eventually identified whether the song playing was reggaeton or not.

    To listen out for the loud music, he used a microphone that plugs into a USB port on the Raspberry Pi. 

    To listen out for the loud music, he used a microphone that plugs into a USB port on his Raspberry Pi

    Image credits: Pexels/Anthony

    The maker and developer used two special software programs: Raspberry Pi OS, which is like the brain of the Raspberry Pi, and Edge Impulse, which helps the Raspberry Pi identify patterns.

    “Once it detects it, it begins jamming the Bluetooth speaker playing the music, making the song sound like a malfunctioning radio,” the tech entrepreneur explained during an interview with the Argentine radio show El Obervador.

    He also mentioned that his ultimate goal was for his device to disconnect the speaker from its host. For the moment, though, he’s more than pleased with making the popular Latin rhythm sound so bad that his neighbor wants to turn it off.

    Once it detects that a reggaeton song is being played, the device distorts the sound of the speaker, making it similar to a malfunctioning radio

    Image credits: Pexels/KetutSubiyanto

    It’s worth noting that Roni’s project, titled Reggaeton Be Gone, was made as an experiment and may not be safe to recreate, as it can be considered hacking in many parts of the globe.

    People’s opinions were divided about Roni’s anti-reggaeton project.

    “Fighting antisocial behavior with more antisocial behavior… Certainly a lot [of] people thinking that’s perfectly okay these days. What could go wrong?” one person wrote.

    Another said: “Because authorities are inherently inefficient on this topics, ones doesn’t have other way but self defense against those people.”

    “Finally I’m heard and seen!!! This is effing hilarious!” a third person commented.

    Meanwhile, others expressed their wish for someone to develop a similar device capable of identifying alternative music genres.

    “I’m waiting on the HipHopBeStop. It’s an annoyance on the highway (especially at 4am),” someone said, while another added, “Do a country-music-begone and take my money.”

    Then, some feared the project may be the predecessor of more threatening devices: “Give it time… somebody will eventually make an AI-controlled robot programmed to key their neighbor’s car,” a social media user wrote.

    Many people were not convinced by the invention

    The post Tired Of Neighbor’s Loud Music, Man Creates AI Device That Hacks Nearby Speakers first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 16:10

    A popular international fast-food chain is planning to experiment with a new pricing model where the cost of menu items will vary depending on the level of demand, similar to the one used by the ride-hailing service Uber. The anticipated test is now causing concern over fluctuating fares amongst consumers and industry experts alike.

    Wendy’s “Uber-style” surge-pricing model, where the cost of menu items will fluctuate throughout the day based on requests, suggests that, for instance, a Dave’s burger, the eatery’s signature burger, will cost more during lunchtime or dinner rush.

    The restaurant’s intention to implement the fluctuating pricing strategy has been described as “high-stakes,” as it’s scheduled to undergo a significant and potentially risky implementation process in the upcoming year.

    Moreover, the pricing strategy could potentially disadvantage American consumers who are already struggling with inflation, particularly those who may not have the option to eat their meals during “off-peak” hours.

    Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner reportedly announced the new surge-pricing model on a call with investors, highlighting that the Ohio-based company will invest $20 million on high-tech menu boards that will be able to update prices in real-time without incurring additional overhead costs.

    Kirk, who rose to the chief role earlier this month, reportedly said: “As we continue to show the benefit of this technology in our company-operated restaurants, franchise interest in digital menu boards should increase, further supporting sales and profit growth across the system.”

    Wendy’s is planning to experiment with a new pricing model where the cost of menu items will vary depending on the level of demand

    Image credits: Siyuan Lin/Unsplash

    The CEO didn’t specify a maximum limit on how much prices could increase under the new dynamic pricing model, nor did he mention whether the base price of items would decrease during less busy times.

    A Wendy’s spokesperson told The New York Post: “Dynamic pricing can allow Wendy’s to be competitive and flexible with pricing, motivate customers to visit, and provide them with the food they love at a great value.

    “We will test a number of features that we think will provide an enhanced customer and crew experience.”

    Prices on items, like the iconic Dave’s Single, already vary depending on location. Wendy’s has more than 6,000 locations nationwide in the US.

    A Dave’s burger, which is named after the company’s founder, Dave Thomas, typically includes a quarter-pound beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

    Wendy’s intention to implement the fluctuating pricing strategy has been described as “high-stakes”

    Image credits: Wendy’s

    Its price has already been affected by the new pricing model, as the tasty treat costs $5.99 at an outpost in Newark, New Jersey, while that same quarter-pound burger costs $8.19 at a Wendy’s in Times Square.

    Ted Jenkin, CEO of Atlanta-based wealth management firm oXYGen Financial, told The Post: “Guess people better change their lunch hours from 2 pm to 4 pm.

    “With all of the concern of rising prices, the last thing you want to have to consider is how much will it cost you for a burger and fries depending on the time of day.”

    The financial planning expert added: “This isn’t any better than what we see going on with guilt tipping right now.

    “It will prey on the fact that people can’t remember what the price was yesterday or the week before.

    “It isn’t a Taylor Swift concert. It’s a burger, fries, and a Frosty.”

    Wendy’s new pricing model is similar to Uber’s surge pricing because it involves adjusting prices based on demand levels

    Image credits: Uber Blog

    Industry experts have reportedly anticipated that Wendy’s may face backlash from hangry customers when they officially implement the new pricing strategy.

    Restaurant analyst Mark Kalinowski told The Post: “There are people who view dynamic pricing as a rip-off.”

    A separate restaurant consultant, Arlene Spiegel, echoed Mark’s opinion: “It won’t fly and guests will be very upset.

    “You can’t surprise a guest with, ‘Your meal will cost another 50 cents or $1 today.’”

    Wendy’s is the most expensive fast-food chain in the US after menu costs rose 35% due to inflation between 2022 and 2023, according to data from consumer transparency platform PriceListo.

    As per the platform, the most expensive Wendy’s item is “2 Spicy Chickens, 2 JBCs, and 4 SM Fries,” which costs $18.96.

    Meanwhile, the cheapest item on the fast-food menu is Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which costs $1.56. The average price of all items on the menu is currently $6.03.

    Wendy’s is the most expensive fast-food chain in the US

    Image credits: Wendy’s

    Nevertheless, franchise owners have reportedly argued that the new dynamic pricing is primarily aimed at improving operational efficiency, such as managing kitchen workload during busy periods, rather than solely focusing on increasing profits. 

    Faizan Khan, a Dog Haus franchise owner, said at the recent Restaurant Finance and Development Conference, according to Food & Wine: “I think there’s a lot of room for consumers in terms of price amounts they’re going to accept.

    “Generationally, I think we’re seeing this being acceptable.”

    The success experienced by industries such as airlines, hotels, and transportation, which have also implemented dynamic pricing models to adjust prices based on demand, suggests that other fast-food chains, like McDonald’s and Burger King, are likely to closely monitor Wendy’s experiment with the new strategy. 

    Restaurant analyst Mark admitted: “I think it’s just a matter of time before it becomes commonplace in the restaurant industry because it’s a way to generate more profits by being smarter about your pricing.”

    Wendy’s anticipated pricing model incited various reactions

    The post Wendy’s Uber-Style “Surge Pricing” Will Raise Burger Prices During Peak Hours first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 14:06

    Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling criticized Sky News on X (formerly known as Twitter) after the British television news channel shared a story about a 26-year-old being jailed for murder and referred to her as a “woman” instead of as a “transgender woman.”

    Scarlet Blake was sentenced to life imprisonment after murdering a man four months after she live-streamed a video that showed her killing a cat and placing it in a blender. Blake’s crime was seemingly inspired by Netflix’s docu-series “Don’t F*** With Cats,” which centers around a man named Luka Magnotta, who kills kittens before filming a murder.

    J.K. Rowling has sparked controversy after a series of anti-trans comments on social media

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    Prosecutors said Blake had a “fixation with violence” and found the victim, 30-year-old Jorge Martin Carreno, while searching the streets of Oxford looking for someone to kill in the early hours of 25 July 2021.

    The BBC reports that Blake, who identifies as transgender, will serve a life sentence in a men’s prison.

    Sky News reported on the crime with the following tweet: “BREAKING: A woman who filmed herself killing a cat before putting the animal in a blender has been jailed for life for murdering a man four months later.”

    The best-selling author reposted the message, writing to her 14 million followers, “I’m so sick of this sh*t. This is not a woman. These are #NotOurCrimes.”

    The Harry Potter author disagreed with referring to trans killer Scarlet Blake as a woman

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    Blake, formerly known as Alice Wang, arrived in the UK from China when she was nine years old and came out to her parents when she was twelve. She said it “made my father really unhappy and my mother as well” and “caused a large emotional rift,” according to the BBC. 

    Jurors were told that the killer had an “extreme interest in death and… harm” that “went beyond mere fantasy.”

    Rowling continued her rant by re-sharing a post from The Guardian writer Louise Tickle, who criticized the English newspaper for also not identifying Blake as a transgender woman in its coverage of the verdict, which she thought “deceiving.”

    The Harry Potter author said that she agreed with “every single word” of Tickle’s post.

    She also suggested that Blake should serve her sentence in a men’s prison

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    An X user then responded to Rowling’s comments about Blake, writing, “What a weird thing to complain about. As if there aren’t plenty of cis women that have committed horrible crimes. What does it matter how the person identifies?”

    The term “cis,” short for “cisgender,” describes someone whose internal sense of gender corresponds with the sex the person was identified as having at birth. 

    In a separate post, the Gloucestershire-born writer shared a screenshot of the user’s comment and responded, “1. Crime statistics are rendered useless if violent and sexual attacks committed by men are recorded as female crimes. 

    “2. Activists are already clamouring for this sadistic killer to be incarcerated in a women’s prison.

    “3. Ideologically-driven misinformation is not journalism.”

    Scarlet Blake, 26, who had filmed herself killing a cat, has been jailed for life for murdering a man four months later

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    She also re-tweeted a message that read, “Scarlet Blake is the latest in a long line of violent men who claim ‘women’s identities’ before or after committing a serious offence. He is, and remains a man, no matter what he calls himself.”

    Rowling’s comments about the transgender community, widely labeled “anti-trans” by the public (including many of her readers), are frequently met with backlash on social media.

    Her first case of controversy with the LGBTQ+ community dates back to June 2020 when she tweeted, among other things, “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.”

    The mother of three has previously suggested that transgender women like Blake “retain male patterns of criminality,” which makes them likelier than cisgender women to assault someone in a women’s locker room or shelter.

    In October, the 58-year-old writer claimed that she would “happily” go to jail in order to keep misgendering people.

    She wrote: “I’ll happily do two years if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex. 

    “Bring on the court case, I say. It’ll be more fun than I’ve ever had on a red carpet.”

    The body of the victim, 30-year-old Jorge Martin Carreno, was found in the River Cherwell at Parson’s Pleasure in July 2021

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    Tia Latham, an intersex woman with a transgender experience, has described Rowling’s comments as “detrimental” to the trans community.

    “It plays into many misinformed views that have been curated by people in positions of power to sensationalize, hyper-sexualize, and attack some of the most vulnerable people in society,” the LGBTQ+ activist and television personality told Bored Panda.

    “JK Rowling is obsessed with trans people and won’t stop attacking us,” she continued. “She should have her OBE revoked by the King seeing as she represents hate.”

    “As someone who grew up reading and loving her books, seeing her attack my community at every opportunity she gets is devastating.”

    The activist, who has over 54,000 followers on Instagram, explained that Rowling’s anti-trans tirades exacerbate the state of marginalization of the transgender community. 

    “There has been a drastic shift in attitudes towards trans people, and unfortunately, it’s for the worst,” she said.

    Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault, according to a study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.

    Many people disagreed with Rowling’s anti-trans comments

    The post “This Is Not A Woman”: J.K. Rowling Posts Outrage Over News Headlines About Transgender Murderer first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 10:39

    Taylor Swift knew there was “trouble when she walked in,” but little did she know that a former Irish boy band member would suggest that trouble might extend beyond just relationships and point fingers at some unholy activities, accusing her of performing Satanic rituals during her performances. 

    Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch alleged that Taylor Swift engages in demonic rites during her performances, reviving the Satanic panic all over again.

    The 47-year-old Irish singer claimed that the Shake It Off hitmaker had demonstrated some wicked behavior in a secretive manner in front of millions of fans in a new damning interview published by the Irish tabloid newspaper Sunday World on Sunday (February 25).

    A committed Christian, Shane went as far as to say that some music may currently be a danger to society because artists are channeling the Devil in plain sight.

    “I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Shane told Sunday World.

    Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch alleged that Taylor Swift engages in demonic rites during her performances

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    The Donaghmede native continued: “You’ll see a lot of hoods up, and masks on, and fire ceremonies.

    “Even down to Taylor Swift — one of the biggest artists in the world — you watch one of her shows, and she has two or three different demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage.

    “But to a lot of people, it’s just art, and that’s how people are seeing it, unfortunately.”

    Self-professed witch Marsha Smith Shaw explained in an article for The Los Angeles Times that the pentagram had often been inaccurately characterized as a five-pointed star associated with satanic rituals when, in reality, the symbol has been revered for many ages and in many cultures as a symbol of the unity of all things and the essence of the life force.

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    Nevertheless, Taylor’s hand signals have sparked many Satanic conspiracies, with claims that she has been forming her hands into diabolical horns during shows, but it has been alternatively said that the Grammy-award-winning singer is using a sign-language gesture for “I love you.”

    Shane, who started performing with Boyzone when he was 17, said even the beats of music can have an impact on people.

    The father-of-two explained he had stopped listening to hip-hop and grime, firmly believing some types of music are damaging to society, especially to children.

    He told Sunday World: “When it comes to a lot of the music that’s out there at the moment — more of the hip-hop side of things — there is a lot of hidden Satanic and a lot of evil within them, including down to the beats. It’s very real.

    “Music attaches to your emotions. It has a connection to your spirit and how you feel.

    “That’s why I’ve stopped listening to those types of music myself because it doesn’t suit my spirit.

    “It 100 percent has an effect on society. I think our society has never been worse in many areas, and it starts from our children.

    “You’ll see a lot of hoods up, and masks on, and fire ceremonies,” Shane Lynch explained, accusing Taylor of Satanic rituals

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    “It’s coming in right at our children from the very beginning to get them to sway away from anything Godly, anything controlled or disciplined.

    “It’s getting wilder and wilder out there for a reason.”

    Shane, who was described as a “hands-on dad,” admitted he didn’t police what his daughters Billie, 15, and Marley, 11, listen to.

    The music star explained: “They love music, and I don’t try and stop them. They have to learn for themselves. 

    “I will encourage and explain to them. Music is dangerous.”

    According to the University of Sydney, there is virtually no evidence to support the claim that music causes crime, and research has instead shown that policing music and musicians often criminalizes or marginalizes young people, particularly young people of color. 

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    Shane, who is also an entrepreneur, aired his controversial views as he and his wife, Sheena, the Real Housewives of Cheshire star, launched their latest business venture under their Amen label.

    The former boyband member initially shared his views on Satanism in the music industry last year on a Premier Christian Radio podcast, where he claimed Sam Smith and Beyoncé were “so demonic it’s unbelievable.”

    The media personality reportedly added that during his time in the industry, he’d witnessed Satanic rituals where albums were prayed over to ensure success. There is no evidence for these claims.

    A Reddit thread has recently brought people to argue whether Taylor’s music was “demonic” or not.

    A Redditor recalled their own experience with the superstar’s music: “I had a conservative Christian friend text me recently requesting I untag her in an Eras Tour ticket giveaway. 

    “When I asked why, she said, “I don’t support what she’s about.'”

    Shane claimed there was “a lot of hidden Satanic [rituals] and a lot of evil” within new and popular music

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    “When I pressed for more details, she cited the Willow performance during Eras as ‘demonic.'” 

    “Apparently, a Tiktok was circulating where a fan screamed, ‘Yes queen, summon the demons,’ and Taylor commented on it. They view it as ‘witchcraft.’

    “So anyways, they’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one.”

    A person subsequently commented: “Wow that’s some old-school satanic panic.”

    The Satanic panic was a moral panic consisting of thousands of unsubstantiated cases of Satanic ritual abuse, often involving child abuse, alleged in the United States in the 1980s, spreading throughout many parts of the world by the late 1990s.

    The movement regularly blamed heavy metal music as a recruitment tool to lure in teenagers and morally corrupt them.

    Decades later, the devilish panic has seemingly made a comeback, with popular culture and social media ferrying ideas about satanism and widespread child abuse, from the fringe to the mainstream, NBC News reported in 2022.

    “Sometimes, a show is just a show,” a reader commented

    The post 90s Boy Band Star Claims Taylor Swift Utilizes “Demonic Rituals” On Stage Without Fans Noticing first appeared on Bored Panda.
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 08:19

    Being a parent is a unique experience, different with every child. And while typically handling the firstborn tends to be the most confusing—as you’re never quite sure of what you’re doing and if you’re doing it right—any one of your children can present you with unexpected challenges or situations you did not see coming.

    The witty remarks of a five-year-old, discussing the way you look in a very straightforward way, can be a great example of that; or food going everywhere but the mouth of the toddler. Luckily for us, after having to deal with that, some parents discuss their experiences with other moms and dads out there, or share it with a wider audience, such as people on X (formerly Twitter), for instance. We have combed through it to find the best stories covering the joys and challenges of being a parent, so scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy the February edition of our monthly collection of parenting posts.

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    While raising a child entails the good, the bad, and the ugly, it is arguably one of the most fascinating things in life; many parents would likely agree that there is no other feeling like watching your little bundle of joy grow.

    And as they grow, they go through numerous stages, each more challenging and heartwarming than the last. Take an infant, for instance; though everything’s new and likely unfamiliar—even if you’ve had a child before, some things might still be a first with this one—such an age marks the beginning of a lifetime full of love (and a time full of diapers).

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    The toddler years bring a completely different dynamic into the household, as they start running around, throwing food, and testing the limits of any pets with ears big enough to grab onto them. And while some parents would love to go back to the time their little ones were toddlers, surveys show that the most fun time for moms and dads was when their little hell raiser was five years of age.

    One of the reasons for five being parents’ favorite age was the fact that that’s when kids start to communicate properly and develop a good sense of humor. (You can find proof of that by scrolling through this list or the previous editions of the best parenting Tweets of the month.)

    According to the survey, the most difficult time for parents to bear is when their kid is between 10 and 12 years of age.

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    While you may find it surprising that children as young as five are considered fun because of their sense of humor, they actually start to try to make people laugh at quite an early age.

    According to associate professor of speech and communication at University of Bristol, Yvonne Wren, during the first few years of their life, kids' humor is of a physical and visual nature, which is why they can giggle like crazy at something as simple as “peek-a-boo” or silly faces.

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    The more verbal kind of humor that follows the “peek-a-boo” stage is often based on incongruity, which calls for understanding pretense and using one’s imagination. “They need to be able to come up with the ideas for something which is not true or cannot be real as a basis for developing the joke,” Wren wrote for a piece in The Conversation.

    “They also need to understand that context is important—that what you say can have different meanings depending on when and where it is said,” she added. “And children need to have sufficient vocabulary to be able to express their imagined ideas and to describe the context when they would occur.”

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    Yvonne Wren continued to explain that once children realize that spoken words are not necessarily true and can be made up, and that they can have double meanings, they become able to tell a simple story—”they can use language to create incongruities in the form of puns and ambiguities which cease to confuse and start to amuse.”

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    While some five-year-olds’ jokes come at their parents’ expense, the latter shouldn’t be too upset about it; it doesn’t necessarily mean that their kid doesn’t like them and can actually show that the little one has a rather high IQ. A study carried out in Turkey found that intelligence and humor ability are highly correlated constructs.

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    According to Psych Central, the somewhat innocent tone of kids’ jokes tends to change before they leave elementary school, and by the time they are in grade four or five, boys and girls tend to laugh at jokes that are very different. Ten year old boys, for instance, tell jokes that are physically violent and sexual, while their female counterparts refer to humor that’s less physically but more verbally aggressive; likely because the latter have, on average, better verbal skills.

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    Whether it’s because of their little one’s sense of humor or other reasons, the majority of moms and dads—roughly four-in-five of them—find parenting to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. This was revealed by a survey carried out by Pew Research Center, which also found that for many of them, it’s a rather stressful and tiring experience, too, which only proves that parenting indeed entails the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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  • Tuesday 27 February 2024 - 08:14

    Some folks see time from an existential perspective, a ceaseless force that can not be escaped and which will eventually consume all. But, setting that aside, time also has all sorts of interesting effects on the world around us. 

    We’ve gathered some cool and curious examples of how time affects everyday items. We got in touch with Carolyn Becker, artist, thrifter, and creative to learn more about the value of old things in a practical way. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts below. 

    #1 6 Lines On My Fingernails, One For Each Chemo Session I Had Recently

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    #2 My Coworker Is Still Using The Same Post-It Note For 2 Years To Check His Pens

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    #3 Steps Leading Up To The Old Wall Around Dinkelsbühl, Germany

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    Bored Panda got in touch with Carolyn Becker, artist, thrifter, and creative from Findingyourgood.org to learn more about thrifting, old items, and how it affects the world around us. Naturally, we wanted to know how she got into thrifting in the first place. 

    “I sometimes joke that I was born at a nonprofit Goodwill store! I’ve been thrifting my whole life, ever since I was a kid in the ‘90s. My parents would take my brother and me thrifting for necessities and clothing for school. For us, it was the economical thing to do and a no-brainer way to save money for other life priorities.”

    #4 My Mom's Dog Can Open The Door, And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years

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    #5 This Spoon Has Been In My Family For About 70 Years, And Still Going Strong

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    #6 My New Prosthetic Foot Shell Versus The One I Walked On For Two Years

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    “I sometimes think back, with regret, about all the vintage I saw and didn’t think of buying as a teen. The memory of the acid-washed jeans that I passed on live rent-free in my brain. The only Abercrombie I ever wore came straight from a Goodwill store.” While this might seem like looking for a needle in a haystack, it’s more possible than you might think

    #7 Every Pencil I've Used Up In The Last 3 Semesters

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    #8 This Rug In The Old City Center Of Cluj-Napoca

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    #9 2-Year Difference

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    Naturally, given the “risks” involved, we were curious to hear what exactly she liked about thrifting so much. “Personally, I love thrifting for so many reasons….I could write a whole book. As a petite woman, it’s very difficult to find clothing in my style that fits me just right. Thrifting has opened up the opportunity for me to find the uniquely sized pieces that fit just right (thank you, small Grandmas, with stellar retro wardrobes) and/or experiment without breaking the bank. Since thrift finds also cost close to nothing, I can use the money saved to alter/tailor pieces that I can truly enjoy forever.”

    #10 This Stand At A Restaurant Has A New Candle Placed One After The Other

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    #11 Blanket With 25 Years Of Love That’s Being Put Away For Safe Keeping vs. An Unused Version My Spouse Surprised Me With

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    #12 A Chunk Of My Red Hair From When I Was 16 Compared To My Faded With Time Hair Now That I'm 27

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    “Thrifting is also, for me, self-care, a way to be in a flow state, looking, perusing, and vibing. The thrift community is diverse and enriching. I learn so much from the people I thrift with and simply see at Goodwill. Thrifting is for everyone, and I am always surprised and delighted by the people I meet,” she shared with Bored Panda. In general, there are a lot of interesting examples out there of the strange things people collect.

    #13 Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

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    #14 Brand New Pikachu Replacing Its 15-Year-Old Sun-Bleached Cousin

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    #15 How Sun-Bleached These VHS Tapes Are. The Whole Display Was The Same

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    “I have new creative ideas when thrifting, inspired by finds that come from the past and present. Learning: I love learning about the history of my community, human behavior, fashion music….everything via thrifting.” While this might seem counterintuitive, there is a whole list of interesting ideas from the past, just waiting to be rediscovered.

    #16 My Finger After I Finally Got Off A Ring That’s Been On For 2,5 Years Straight

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    #17 Behavioral Biases. Distribution Is Pretty Normal, But 95 Always Rounds To 100

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    “Giving back to others feeds my soul and I love knowing that when I use my dollar to support nonprofits like Goodwill, I am truly helping others in need and important missions. Our purchases have power and shape the world we want to live in! Thrifting benefits the environment in so many ways we don’t realize or think about.”

    #19 Strasbourg Cathedral

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    #20 My Work Overalls When I First Thrifted Them In November 2020 vs. April 2023

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    #21 27 Years Of Daily Cuddling Including Many Attempts To Repair Him

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    “Thrifting reduces the transport needed in fast fashion, shipping, and trucking items from factories to store floors. It keeps items out of local landfills. Reuse means not using land or the planet’s vital resources to make new pieces that won’t last. More thrifting = less plastic and packaging used on new fast-fashion pieces The list is endless!”

    #22 I Saw People Sharing Their Wear And Thought I’d Share The Wear On My Almost 10-Year-Old Docs

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    #23 My 2-Decades-Old Water Bottle Gave Out Last Week, And Nalgene Just Sent The Replacement

    I don’t know how many metric tons of water I consumed out of this, how many miles it traveled with me, or the number of times it tumbled down a rocky trail, but the answer to all of them is a lot. It finally met its demise last week when it fell out of my stationary car. I reached out to Nalgene, and their replacement just arrived. I don’t have much customer loyalty, but Nalgene is pretty great.

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    Last, but not least, we were curious to hear if she had any best finds in her long and illustrious experience. “So many! I once found a whole lot of vintage designer pieces on a Goodwill rack. Think Chanel blazer, quilted Yves Saint Laurent….there must have been 20 pieces…many I still have ‘til this day. As of recent, I found a vintage leather ‘70s poncho for less than $15 at Goodwill in Gaithersburg, MD. It’s intricately designed and could be in a museum!” You can find more of Carolyn Becker’s work on Instagram or her website

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    #26 My Daughter’s Favorite Stuffed Animal “Scratch” vs. The New Backup Replacement

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    #27 Old vs. New Chocolate Chips

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    #29 3.5-Year-Old Wire Brush Used Every Day Compared To A Brand New One

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    #30 This Shift Knob Is From A Work Truck

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    #31 This Worn-Out Road After Buses Stopping There Every 1-4 Minutes

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    #33 My Partner's Headphone Dent From Gaming

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    #34 Before And After Water Filters From The Water System At My Work. 7 Days Of Use

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    #36 The Way These Door Handles Have Worn Down The Wall They Hit

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    #40 This Old Worn Key vs. A Freshly Cut One For The Same Vehicle

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    #41 The Wear On My Clipboard After Three Years Of Taking Data For Speech Therapy

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    #43 18-Year-Old Tyvek (Never-Tear Paper) Wallet Next To A Brand New One

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    #44 4-Year-Old vs. New Black Jeans

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    #45 My Baby Blanket. I’m 22 And Can’t Sleep Without It

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    #46 The Effects Of Himalayan Sea Salt On A Book

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    #47 Two Years Of Grinding My Teeth Versus The New Replacement

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    #48 The Pristine Q On My Keyboard Cover After 5 Years Of Use

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    #49 Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Blanket: New vs. 21 Years Of Use

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    #50 16 Years Worth Of Getting The Mail, Something Out Of The Car, Taking The Trash Out, Etc. vs. My New Crocs

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    #51 My Wife And I Got This LEGO Figure At The Same Time. She Keeps Her Keys (Right) In Her Purse And I Keep Mine (Left) In My Pocket

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    #52 I've Had This Nokia 3310 Keychain Since Around 2002

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    #53 New vs. Old Clipboard

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    #54 This Key Was Used So Much That Another Hole Had To Be Drilled Into It

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    #55 One Of My Mom's Snow Globes Has Gone Black

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    #56 Decided To Replace My 4-Year-Old Belt Today

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    #57 Maybe I Shouldn’t Wait So Long To Change My Bike Tire Next Time

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    #58 Log Book Used Daily For Two Years vs. Brand New Book

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    #59 The Remains Of This Hammer Stuck In Asphalt

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    #60 24-Year-Old Santa Plush vs. The Same One Recently Bought From eBay

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    #61 The Floor Of This Supermarket

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    #62 3 Years Of Use (I Don't Have A Car)

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    #63 My Carpet Installation Tool Pouch From My College Years

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    #64 The Same Keychain After 1 Year Of Use

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    #65 I’ve Never Seen A Hat Worn More Than My Uncle’s

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    #66 Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years

    #67 Strasbourg Cathedral

    #68 GF Was Worried I Wouldn’t Like The Wallet They Picked Out

    #69 The Same Keychain After 1 Year Of Use

    #70 You Can Tell Which Hand Dryer Is Used Most Based On The Wall Panels

    #71 I Got Recommended To Post Him Here?

    #72 My Keys Have Almost Worn Through My Carabiner

    #73 Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

  • Monday 26 February 2024 - 10:46

    An airline passenger has turned to the subreddit ‘Entitled People‘ to express his amazement over what happened on a flight from Toronto to Vancouver that he was on.

    While the man, who goes on the platform by the nickname Canada11235813, was getting ready in his business class ‘pod,’ a woman approached him and asked if he could switch seats so that she and her husband could travel together.

    Without giving it much thought, the man agreed; however, he then learned that he had to downgrade to economy.

    The seat-switching trend on airplanes has become increasingly popular, but it can also be quite annoying for both passengers and flight attendants alike

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    This example, however, takes it even further and enters new levels of disturbance

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    Experts think it’s reasonable to ask someone to switch seats if you need to sit next to your young kids or an elderly relative, but otherwise, not so much

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    Switching seats on a plane can sometimes be a tricky situation,” Carla Bevins, who teaches business management communication at Carnegie Mellon University, told USA Today.

    She thinks there are some instances where you absolutely may not switch seats. And the first examples she mentioned were when you are in a different service class, sitting in an exit row, or when the fasten seat belts sign is illuminated.

    You can try thinking of it as going to a dinner party and someone has a card with your name on it on the table. And instead of sitting in the place you were assigned, you toss the card and plop yourself down wherever you want. Impolite.

    Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette expert, agrees that you don’t have to play along.

    “If someone asks you to switch seats, you are not obligated to do so or even consider it,” she told the same publisher. “You have the right to decline – politely, of course.”

    Her pro tip for when the other passenger wants to know why you won’t move is to remember that you don’t have to explain yourself. “You may say something like, ‘I prefer to stay where I am,'” she said.

    Airlines could possibly end all the seat-switching if they allowed their passengers to choose their seats without hitting them up for extra money. But until then, it’s usually best to just stick to your own.

    As his story went viral, the man joined the discussion in the comments

    Where some people also shared their own similar experiences

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  • Monday 26 February 2024 - 08:51

    Breakups are never easy. In fact, the easiest part of a relationship is falling in love, and even that has nuance.

    So, you can imagine just how hard breakups are in and of themselves without complicating it with all of the worldly stuff that comes with it, like how you will divide up your Pokemon collection. Or the house.

    Well, this one Redditor recently broached the topic on r/AmITheA-Hole, asking folks for some perspective on whether his ex’s demands to split their home equally, despite the partner not really contributing all that much, were fair.

    Breakups are hard as they are without having to think about everything else that they affect, i.e. splitting shared belongings

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    And while there are ways to split a house, there’s also loads of nuance to consider, like what if you didn’t really contribute to it?

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    There were even threats of being sued, but the author of the post felt confident about their position

    A man recently approached Reddit for some perspective on how he ought to approach his ex partner’s demand to split the house. Long story short, the two aren’t married, don’t have kids, but have a mortgage. Specifically, one of them has—OP—for their home, but he is also pretty much the sole contributor to it as well. Despite barely contributing, OP’s now ex demands he sells the house and splits the money with him 50-50.

    The issue soon found its way onto Reddit, where folks said OP is in the clear across the board. They said that since there is no legal, financial or any other contributional basis, then the ex can’t even dare to do anything about it. And OP actually pointed out that they threatened him with an attorney, to which OP hired his own and he is more than happy to “destroy him.”

    Others called the ex out for being a parasite. Not only did OP subsidize his lifestyle to some degree, he now dared to demand something that he had no hand in—that has mooch written all over it.

    In the US, generally speaking, if you’re name’s on something, you own it, and that’s the extent of it

    Without getting too much into legalese, the general gist of property ownership laws is if there’s a document with your name on it, it’s yours. And if there is no document, if you inherited it, paid for it with money you earned, or got it as a gift, it’s yours.

    There is one exception to the rule, and that is in the case of widowing. A surviving spouse can claim either one third or one half of property in case of their significant other’s death, no matter what the will says.

    This is, however, not the case as there is no marriage. There are alternatives, though, like joint ownership. It’s essentially having both of your names on the title deed. If you do, each owns half-interest in the property. There is nuance as to what that means based on whether it’s joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety and tenancy in common, but it’s shared ownership regardless.

    There’s also community property—property that’s owned equally by the spouses—whereby it’s not just houses and land, but also money that’s generated within a marriage all belongs to both of the partners. However, the keyword here is marriage. Also, community property varies from state to state and there’s only a handful of them that actually have it in force.

    So, with all of this in mind, what are your thoughts on any of this? Who would you side with? Share your takes and personal stories in the comment section below!

    The internet declared the author of the post to be in the clear

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  • Monday 26 February 2024 - 07:52

    Spring is fast approaching. And with that, we’re gonna be seeing more warmer weather around (whether or not it’s climate change-induced). This can only mean one thing—camping seasons.

    Heck, even folks on Reddit are already talking about it. Albeit, it’s camping horror stories, after Redditor r/Liversojunmy asked campers of Reddit, what's the most disturbing thing you have seen while camping? But hey, consider this boot camp, both for your physical prep as well as your mental one.

    #1

    A friend of mine wild camped and found a nice spot.

    When the sun came up she found out that she was in someone’s backyard and the family was sitting there eating breakfast and watching as she quietly packed up and left. .

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    #2

    Went to an empty campground in the mountains in california. The weather was bad, January of ‘16 or ‘17. We were set up near a small river cooking a late dinner in the dark after night fell. My old dog, a huskie, starts absolutely losing his mind. He was screaming and barking at a place beyond our lantern light away towards the river. I flipped on my headlamp, and it was a mountain lion. It stared back at me for a second or two, then turned and I lost it in the brush.

    Those eyes staring back at me… bring your dog camping with you!.

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    #3

    Went camping on the Mendocino coast of California in 80’s/90’s, the first night at the campground we hear what sounds like a woman screaming like she’s being murdered. It terrified us all awake, after a sleepless night we learned that there was a peacock sanctuary nearby and that’s how they sound.

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    So, folks on Reddit have recently gathered to share some disturbing camping stories around a virtual campfire that is this thread right here.

    The thread got a modest amount of attention, racking up just a few hundred shy of 2,000 upvotes, but the audience was engaged leading to nearly 1,000 comments.

    #4

    A forever ago my friend and I were camping in a horse pasture (with the owners permission) with my friend's horse, it damn near crushed me when it decided that he wanted to be in the tent too and see what we were doing.

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    #5

    While hiking in Sweden I slept in a three sided shelter when suddenly at 11pm some people came up to me asking me what I was doing etc. (neighbourhood watch) and telling me, that there are strange people around. An hour or two after, I heard some more footsteps and an old man came close to the shelter - with no pants. Naked. Dong dingeling. Moon was bright. When he saw me sleeping there, he went away after a while….

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    #6

    Not long ago, Me and my friend went camping together. It was a public trail, so other campers were expected. Though, I didn’t expect to wake up at 4am to a balding middle aged man squatting behind a tree about 3 or 4 metres from our tent with a trowel in hand; we locked eyes and he just said “I’d give it 5 minutes.”.

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    Now, some find camping scary and that's OK. Who wouldn’t be anxious about treading in grizzly country with poor reception and intrusive thoughts of randos roaming about, looking for fresh meat or something.

    But, a little bit of planning and prep can go a long way to keeping you sane during camping: pitch your tent during daytime, get familiar with your surroundings, try to drown out the noise (e.g. camp near water), plomp your tent against something so you’re not exposed, or simply bring more friends (animal companions included).

    #7

    Went to the forest with some friends one winter. we were completely unprepared and ended up sleeping bunched in a tiny tent in the snow. I woke up in the middle of the night hearing these grunting noises next to my head. I thought it was my friend snoring but then realized there was this giant snout poking the fabric of the tent on the outside and literally breathing in my face. I barely held myself from screaming when the bear got bored of trying to get inside and left.
    We went outside in the morning and there were massive paw prints everywhere plus the leftovers of our food were gone.
    Lesson learned the hard way.

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    #8

    My family had some land in a remote part of Colorado. We always had creepy nights up there where it felt like someone was watching us. My brother was up there once and heard footsteps around his tent and got so scared him and his fiancé left in the middle of the night. A few weeks later, 4 of us were up there and we found four rat tails nailed to the side of an old shed we had. We sold the land a few years ago.

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    #9

    Not my story, but my childhood friend wandered off with a buddy on a scout trip and found a corpse in the woods. Had a .22 caliber hole between its eyes. The two of them were 13-ish.

    He went to the trial, and had been advised that he might have to testify, since he discovered a murder victim. But, they ended up not calling either of the kids.

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    And, actually, knowing is half the battle with getting over the fear of camping. And there’s quite a bit to learn.

    First, you gotta figure out your camping equipment. It goes without saying that sleeping bags, tents, flash lights, wet wipes, first aid kits and the like are a must. It also helps to have a camping stove, though some prefer going old-fashioned and setting up a fire using the wood they find on site.

    #10

    Arrived at a campsite around 3 pm in Val Verde, CA area to camp one night with my boyfriend (who is a Black man.. and that is important detail for later) in 2012. Maybe one other family in the whole area, but felt just like us. We set up and we’re chilling until Around 7 pm when like 10 pickup trucks arrive and maybe 30 people congregate. They are immediately loud and obnoxious and too close, but whatever… we only staying for one night so whatever. The huge group start to stack big pile of wood to make a huge bonfire and we start to notice.. hmm, they are all men. White men. Most of them are bald. Hmmmm…
    Then one younger guy comes over to us and offers us a beer! How nice.. he says hey sorry if we are loud but here’s a peace offering!
    Then just before he turns back to his group he says “you and that n-word better get out of here before dark”….. it was an Aryan brotherhood meet up. We got out of there so fast.

    #11

    I was camping on a beach in Costa Rica. It was beautiful.

    The first night. I could hear something moving around my tent. I peaked around through the top as best I could. Couldn't see anything.

    The sound is non-stop. Something is right next to me. Moving all around my tent. After like an hour, I need to know.

    Finally, I open the tent and look around. Thousands of crabs we're heading back to the ocean and were falling of this little 1' wall.

    Laughed once I figured it out but damn I was terrified.

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    #12

    This is a story about my grandma that I didn’t hear directly from her, but from my family. My grandmother (born in the 20’s) grew up in suburban Florida and didn’t really have any experience with wildlife. After she married my grandfather, they went camping in Yellowstone (possibly their honeymoon, not sure). They went for a hike and when they came back they saw a bear at the camp ground sniffing around the steaks my grandma was gonna prepare for dinner. My grandma ran up to the bear and smacked on the nose with the flat side of an axe (not recommended). Fortunately the bear ran off. Now, I have no idea how big this bear was, may have been a baby for all I know, but still makes for a good story.

    She was also a real life “Rosie the riveter” during WW2. My grandma was a bad**s.

    Once you have the equipment sorted out, it’s time to decide on a location. While you can’t sort out all of the logistics without actually going to the site, you'd be amazed how much online maps, reviews and general inquiry online could help.

    Whatever the case, always keep several things in mind, with the first one being water sources. While having a bit of a reserve is good, carrying enough water for the entire camping trip is not practical. So, setting up next to water and sourcing from there (boiling it too) is definitely a good solution.

    #13

    Not exactly something I “saw” but heard and felt. My dad and I went backpacking in the Yosemite National park in California and stopped in a valley to camp for the night.

    In the middle of the night i woke up to the sound of at least a dozen—what sounded like deer— sprint right past our tent followed by a loud thud behind our tent and the forest going DEAD silent..

    Ive been camping my whole life and have NEVER heard silence like that in a forest, not even a leaf was blowing in the wind.

    Something instinctively inside me made my whole body freeze, I couldn’t breathe, goosebumps, heart racing, literally PETRIFIED.

    As I laid there frozen, I swear on my life I could hear whatever made that loud thud start “tiptoeing” around our tent. I say tiptoeing because the steps were so soft and careful that it felt intentional, like it was investigating our tent and i could feel its presence moving around the tent.

    After what felt like a lifetime but was probably only 5-10 minutes a branch snapped somewhere in the forest followed by a loud whoosh of wind and the forest just went back to normal.

    I wanna say it was a mountain lion just curious about our tent or something and thats what I told myself the rest of our trip so I could sleep at night

    But the horrible horrible pit in my stomach and fear that washed over me was nothing like I’ve ever felt before or since and has me convinced there are things in the forest far worse than people realize.

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    #14

    I went on a family camping trip in Austria as a kid. The camp site was in a forest, and my dad picked a nice spot between some trees. Unfortunately our tent wouldnt fit so we had to move along a bit. That night there was a massive storm and I remember my parents tying the tent to the car and spending most of the night holding the tent down.

    In the morning we woke up and it was a bright sunny day. We opened the tent to find a 2 foot thick tree laying across the spot we originally picked. If our tent had fitted in that spot we would have probably been killed. My mum cut the trip short at that point.

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    #15

    Was at a campsite in rural Buffalo, NY, when a family of about 5 showed up and unpacked at the site next to us. Seemed like nice people, exchanged pleasantries, and went about our separate business setting up camp.

    The next morning, when we unzipped our tent and went to prep breakfast, we realized they were all still asleep, ON THE GROUND. No sleeping bag, no tent, just lying down, fully clothed, like they had been raptured. Remember, this is Buffalo, NY - even in the summer, it gets cold at night.

    That was spooky, but we decided to leave them be and get packed up. Once we got back from a breakfast run, they were up and packing. Seeing that we were back, the father came over to us and introduced himself. Said we seemed like nice people, and that he wanted to warn us about the imminent collapse of the US Economy. He eyed our car and said that it’ll be the only type of currency available once the banks shut down, and that we should be careful, since someone will want it more than our money when “China invades”. He pulled out his phone to try and show us a YouTube video that explains the whole thing, but we somehow extricated ourselves, and booked it. Packed up and left faster than we ever have before. The disturbing thing was not just what he said - it was how calm and genial he was while saying it, as if he was talking about the weather.

    TL;DR: went camping, saw another family sleep outside with no tent or sleeping bags - just flat on the ground. They then warned us about China invading the US.

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    Setting up in an area that has trees is also a good idea. Trees provide shelter from the wind, the sun, and extreme weather conditions, all the while giving ample opportunity to use them for traps or hang things on them to deter wild animals from the camp. And if there aren’t any trees, bushes and bigger rocks are better than nothing. Oh, and make sure the trees aren’t any murder trees around.

    #16

    My sons and I went camping in a very remote spot deep in the Idaho woods. We went for a two mile hike even deeper into the woods and came across a perfect circle about five feet in diameter made completely of bones with a smaller circle of bones in the center of the circle with a deer skull placed directly in the middle. On the way back we looped around and found ourselves in front of a dense group of birch trees that gave off the darkest vibe. My sons and I all had goosebumps. We bypassed the birches and eventually made it back to camp. I think that ninety percent of the creepy, paranormal, supernatural stories you hear about the woods have rational explanations including my story, but even though the ring of bones was odd; it’s the dark ominous feeling that we all got from the birches that really unsettled me.

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    #17

    Was with a group of about 8 people. We were in a very isolated location, not a formal campground. We always preferred to hike in and get as far away from other people as possible. Around 9 or 10 it was pitch black and the woods were silent, no wind. We were all pretty buzzed off whiskey at this point and out of f*****g nowhere this dude with a hunting rifle on his back steps into the firelight. He wasn't wearing a shirt and basically looked homeless, kind of a blank stare on his face. Keep in mind, we were in the Rockies at like 10k feet, so it was not warm...and he wasn't wearing a shirt. The fact that we didn't hear him meant he had definitely snuck up on us. We went silent and just stared at him. He looked around, didn't say a word, and backed into the darkness. We slept in shifts that night and kept the fire blazing. We could hear him moving around our camp till sunrise when I guess he gave up. We got out of there at first light and I reported it to park service. Creepy mother f****r.

    #18

    Gotta rewind like twenty five years, the Blair witch project had recently come out, this is pre internet for all intents and purposes, and the rumors were that it was real found footage (silly to say today I know).

    We woke up in the morning to find stones piled in front of our tent like in the movie.

    I’m sure it was just some kids from a neighboring camp, but it still freaked us out.

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    Positioning is also key as, remember, you’re out in the wild. Your tent is your best shelter. And if a thunderstorm or a fog as thick as curdled milk comes about in the morning, you might not like the amount of excessive humidity.

    Also, there’s this thing called altitude sickness—experiencing discomfort while camping each night in altitudes that differ drastically from each pitch—which happens with higher altitude locations above 8,000 feet. In that case, try to keep your elevation progression at around 1,000 feet between nights.

    #19

    I camped next to a guy who had just got out of prison who was there with his new stripper gf and her infant and other young child. It was quite the train wreck to witness. They were arguing nonstop from the minute they arrived.

    The first night, the woman drove drunk out somewhere during the night and backed the car into a pole in some parking lot doing significant damage.

    The next night, the baby got sick and threw up in their tent and the guy was so pissed he went and slept in the car. He was yelling about how bad it smelled. Then he broke up with her the next morning and was gone.

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    #20

    I was looking on FreeRoam for a dispersed campsite near Eugene, Oregon last year during a road trip. There weren’t a ton of options, but it was starting to get dark and I had been driving all day so I went up a forest access road a couple miles to the one site that was closest (about 20 minutes). It was super thick forest then out of nowhere a narrow driveway that opened up to a bushwhacked spot with a fire pit. There was a good amount of garbage and some shotgun shells lying around. That’s not super out of the ordinary, but something just felt off. I opened up my door and let my chihuahuas jump out, they are usually pumped to run around and chase each other, but they both immediately stopped as soon as they hit the ground, stared into the bushes about 20 feet away, and growled. I thought maybe there was an animal back there so I hucked them back into the truck and began setting up my rooftop tent. My stomach started gurgling and I realized I had to do my business….i grabbed my shovel and wipes and started looking for a spot to go down the road. The forest was so thick, there weren’t any good openings so I came back to the site and started walking the perimeter to find a hole to duck into, as things were becoming urgent. I found an opening, right where my dogs were staring and growling, and just out of sight into the brush was a mattress with dirty sheets and a perfectly intact milk carton. I got chills, and I could just feel that someone else was there, just out of sight. It was pretty dark at this point, but I quickly ran back to the road and dug my hole and did my thing, came back and started packing everything back up. There was no cell service, and for all I know there could be multiple people in the bushes waiting for me to go to sleep….and the shotgun shells…we just went into town and got a hotel. Intuition was SCREAMING at me to not stay in that place.

    #21

    A buddy of mine and I were paddling the Buffalo River in Arkansas. For reasons neither interesting nor relevant, we had to pull off and camp for the night next to a field in the middle of nowhere. In the middle of the night, we were awakened by ATVs not too far away. They got closer and closer until they were at our campsite. They started doing laps around our tent and yelling all kinds of things. It was exactly how you would imagine it would go in a movie right before the psycho rednecks do terrible things to the protagonists. Also, I'm from a redneck place where this was a completely plausible scenario ending with me and my buddy bleeding at least a little. So we just laid there and hoped for the best and fortunately they quickly got bored and left. .

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    While these are some of the basics, the more you know, the better you’ll be off, so consider learning some survival skills and camping hacks. You know, things like digging a half-donut shaped hole for your sheltered fireplace, bringing 3 times more firewood that you might think you’ll need, and knowing that a foil packet is ideal for slow-cooking things on hot coal.

    #22

    Went camping as a kid up in the Appalachian mountains somewhere in Virginia with family out there. In the middle of the night we heard a scream that woke us all up that sounded like a woman being murdered. I damn near peed myself. They told me it was some monster which only scared me more. YEARS later I came across a video of a fox screaming and it was the exact same sound.

    #23

    I was like 8-9 years old when I saw my grandpa standing bare naked by the river in the middle of the night when I had to go to pee, something that scared the c**p out of me as I didn’t see that it was him at first. He was apparently just taking a quick bath, something he usually does at nighttime when he’s out camping, but the sight of him standing there still haunts me a little to this day.

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    #24

    Wasnt so much that I saw so much as heard. My brother and I went camping up the mountain for a couple of nights. First night was awesome, found a nice clearing where we could safely make a fire and camp out.

    2nd night, started great, but as it got dark we heard a bear in the distance. There was a large clear cut area that it was in, so we could hear it from quite a long ways away, so we werent too concerned at the time.

    Then after the Sun went down, we heard it much closer, enough that we could hear its footsteps in the woods. We were a little freaked out, so we tossed some rocks and yelled, didnt seem to make a difference, it kept getting closer. Then... we heard more of them, at least 3 coming from different directions, basically surrounding us. One got real close and growled in the darkness. We all know what a bear sounds like from movies, but in real life, its much more gutteral, primal, you can feel it in your chest, and it also had this train whistle like overtone to it. It was the scariest sound ive ever heard in my life.

    We packed everything up like it was an olympic sport and got the f**k outta there. Thankfully we had lots of light and a trail to follow. Because of the adrenaline, what took us 2 days to hike up, took us 3 hours to get back down. I remember constantly looking back to see if anything was following us.

    We found an RV campground near the base of the mountain and had to steal some water at 2 in the morning because we were so dehydrated by the time we got there. We probably could have just asked for some, but we were still in primal caveman running from predators mode.

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    And if you’re camping in the winter, say, somewhere near ice, note that 4 inches is roughly how thick the ice should be for you to walk or go fishing one… unless you’re taking a snowmobile, which would require 5 inches, a truck, which would require 12 to 15 inches, or an AT-AT, which would require 60 inches. And if we’re that ridiculous, 12 to 15 is definitely safe for a TaunTaun.

    #25

    lost with no service with my best friend in the pike national forest (colorado) and managed to find a dispersed site campground (just dry lots in a loop you could pull up and claim) in the dead of night. picked our dry lot, tramped a couple yards into the trees to set up our hammocks for the evening.

    after picking a hammock spot & slinging them up, we decided to take a little stroll around the loop to stretch and wind down before we turned in. in the center of the loop was an untamed grove of shrubbery and small trees. this night was so unnaturally dark we had to bust out the headlamps to get around safely (we prefer to walk around in the dark).

    as we are finishing up our last lap around the loop before we returned to the car to finish settling in, i heard fainting rustling coming from the shrubbery and turn to look into it. as i do that, i make very intense eye contact with two very large, forward facing eyeballs about 15-20 feet from our spot on the gravel drive. the longer i stared, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up as details came into focus: rounded ears, apex eyes, very feline. it was a f*****g mountain lion!

    i vividly remember pointing at it and asking, “rebecca, what the f**k is that? are you also seeing that?”
    we immediately started started panic giggling like two teenaged girls, talking very loudly and backing away with linked hands. it never made a move towards us that we saw, i think it was just observing us. we abandoned everything that we had lugged out of the car already, hopped in and didn’t leave for the rest of the night. we actually had a blast sleeping in the car, seats folded down into a mega bed with the windows cracked.

    kind of wild to think that if we didn’t go on our walk we would’ve just turned in for the night, all snug in our hammocks. who knows what could’ve happened with a big cat that close! packing up our gear in the morning had me so on edge, i psyched myself into thinking we were being stalked by the cat.

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    #26

    Mountain lion tracks over our tracks. That was pretty spooky.

    Same area we camped next to this lake in July, and this rabbit came up and just hung out in our camp. We thought it was something terriyfing sneaking up (bear or aforementioned mountain lion) until this cute little bunny just pops out of the underbrush. He hung out with at our camp for probably 3 hours or so before we went to bed finally.

    The spooky part of the bunny was: what the f**k is out there that this wild rabbit would rather stay super close to the humans. Kept my Glock on me for p**s breaks.

    #27

    A couple came to the spot next to ours after we had been camping for a few days. They were there for about two hours after unpacking and setting up camp, just practicing knife throwing and cracking a whip. One of them cut their finger off and the other came and asked if we could watch their campsite until they got back. We did. We also played Indiana Jones for about 3 hours drunk off our a*s trying to swing from a broken branch of a tree with that whip. They never came back and we let the park ranger know to look after their stuff.

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    And if you’re not planning on going camping, hey, the knowledge won’t hurt, and I guess there’s a reason for you to focus on other, less serious camping related stuff, like saying “there’s no way they’re sleeping like that” whilst looking at camping setups that are obviously there for the Instagrams and not for actual camping.

    #28

    One time there were these campers across from us at another site and they were late twenties. They were drinking late into the night which usually isn't a problem (Corp of engineer's park) but this one f****r would make this loud scream everytime he took a shot and he wouldn't stop doing it. At around 2 am finally someone pulled up on a gator and told them all to shut up. This guy wasn't getting the hint and his friends were telling him loudly not to drink anymore or scream. It got quiet for about 10 minutes and then from inside my tent I saw headlights and heard a car pulling out. I figured someone was taking him home cause he was being annoying and ruining the fun for everyone.
    I'm finally starting to dose off and WITH MY EYES CLOSED I see a big blue flash and then a loud noise. There was a sub station down the street and I'm pretty sure that guy drove himself into it or something close to it cause it was crazy bright and loud.
    I would say I feel sorry for the guy but he was the most annoying person I had never met in my life.
    I probably heard him do his stupid a*s Mario scream 15 times that night after 1 am.

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    #29

    Went on a heavy drinking camping trip in college and at the end of the night it was just a friend and I up talking into the late night.  She opened up to me about her Dad's suicide and off in the distance about 100 meters away I could faintly see a white glowing entity almost like a person with a white sheet over themselves.  I  didn't mention it because I was sorta comforting her and she commented that she saw the same thing I saw.  I advised her that it is best we just ignore it and nothing happened.

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    #30

    As I was unpacking for a solo camping/quail hunt, 2 guys walked into my camp to chat. Dirty and very disheveled, obviously drunk they asked me if “you got bullets for that gun?” When they saw my shotgun case. After a few minutes they turned to walk back to their camp I saw that one of them had his scalp peeled back leaving and open and crusty wound the size of the palm of my hand. That night they drank and threw .22 rounds into the fire and ran. Eventually they passed out, the next day they were arrested and I was told that the one with the scalp wound tried to attack someone with a roofing axe a couple of days earlier and got the Uno Reverse card played and they were up there hiding out.

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    Whatever the case, we’d love to hear from all of you. Got some horror stories to share? Or maybe upcoming camping plans? Share your thoughts and everything else in the comment section below!

    #31

    Me and a friend were hiking on the Appalachian trial in Georgia back when we had just graduated high school. We were on the trail for 3 or 4 days backpacking. One night at one of the shelters, we met this older couple, prob late 30s, 40s camping at the same shelter for the night. Sun was going down, and we made a fire and started to talk to them. There story made no sense. Lomg story short, they were hiking from Virginia down to Florida because their car broke down. Then they started telling us crazy stories about how they used to catch cats, decapitate them and put them on the hood of their car like an ornament. I immediately had a feeling that they were fugitives or predators pr something. Lucky me and my buddy could hold our own and I made sure they caught a glimpse of my pistol after that s**t. They were creeps.

    Also one time was camping at Sand Rock in Alabama and heard a whole group/cult of at least 10 people chanting in one of the caves there in middle of night. Like speaking in tounges or some kind of gibberish.

    Ive done a lot of camping all over the country but those two memories stick out as being "close calls" for me.

    #32

    A bear stealing my beers, i was chasing it drunk and wielding an 8 inch hunting knife.

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    #33

    About 40 years ago I went camping with two friends to upststate NY. One friend said he knew a cool place for camping. It was already getting dark when we left and, as was common at the time, we drank the entire way there. We get to the park and we're pretty blasted. We grab our backpacks and our supply of beer and a bottle of Jack and start heading in. We were stumbling around but we ended up hiking for about an hour. Finally we were deep into the woods and we find a nice clearing. We set up the tent as best we can, start a big fire and continue to drink. We got wasted.

    The next morning, I hear noises outside the tent. I stick my head out and there is a troop of boy scouts surrounding our camp and several are raking dirt onto our fire, putting out the embers. One of the scouts looks at me and days "there's no camping allowed here". I look around and there are tons of people walking by looking at our falling down tent, beer cans all over and other debris.

    We were in some day park, like where people come on weekends to hike and play with their kids. Worse thing was, I look to the right and the parking lot and our car was right there, about 50 feet away. We thought we were deep in the woods. We packed our s**t quick and took off.

    #34

    Fun story, nothing terrible here: it was a bachelor party. We decided to go camping in North Florida. Well, somehow, it turned out to be the coldest time of the year. Well into the 40s and 30s. It was so hard to leave the camp fire to go to bed because any time away from the fire was freezing. I lucked out to be on an air mattress but other guys weren’t so lucky.

    Day two and we’re all hung over, making breakfast.
    I’m trying to take a nap in the car when I see snowflakes coming down the windshield. Yeah snowflakes in Florida at like 8am.

    Well about an hour later, a van pulls into the campsite next to us. It immediately hits a stump and blows a tire. A family with two kids jump out and start to set up. About this time, we are looking at these two little girls and wondering how the heck they are going to make it through a night like we just had. This family looked pretty in prepared.

    Our suspicions were confirmed when the wife came over asking for a lighter and that her “stupid husband” forgot to pack anything that could make a fire. Oh man… here we go.


    So fast forward to about midnight or 1 AM when I hear crying and a few minutes later the van running. I figure the family shoved the girls in the warm van. Makes sense so I go back to sleep. Next morning, campsite abandoned and van/family gone. I think they just left all their stuff and went home or to a hotel after just like half a day of camping. Poor family….

    #35

    We went off for a grouse hunt during our camping trip, things weren't going so well. We hadn't seen any signs of chickens, or of any animals for that matter. We didn't hear so much as a squirrel.

    The night before was different however. We thought we could hear some kind of low cry, but had dismissed it and stoked up our fire.

    While we were looking for chickens, we came across a fresh bear cub carcass, chewed to s**t, looked like a pretty rough death.

    #36

    Back in the late 1980s I was camping with a friend off the Ortega highway in Southern California. It was a lovely Autumn afternoon.  As we were getting ready to take a long walk, some more campers drive in and -- as people do -- ignored a whole bunch of empty campsites to park right next to us. Their stereo went on immediately and loudly.


     We escaped the campground for our walk, and after a very nice time we started heading back. As we were walking along a fire road, we heard what sounded like someone sliding down a rock strewn hill. We round the bend and see our new neighbors next to a pickup truck. They have long guns with them and as we got closer we realize the sound we heard was them shooting at the side of a hill in full auto, 'machine gun mode,' if you will. They're not shooting at anything, and don't seem terribly menacing. We nod at them as we walk by. 


     Flash Forward to about 3:00 a.m. the next morning and the sound of Pink Floyd dark Side of the Moon is echoing through the little valley where our campground is. Did I mention it was 3:00 a.m.? 


    I like DSOTM as much as the next aging hippie, but it was 3:00 a.m.  


     I finally got up, left at the tent and walked into the neighboring space, approaching slowly. The automatic rifles were leaning against the picnic table and as I walked up one of the campers reached for one of the guns, but did not raise it menacingly.


     I smiled and asked if they could turn down their stereo. They didn't seem to be happy but they turned it down. Until I was just about back over to our tent, when they turned it up even louder. Not long before dawn I believe they treated us to some Lynyrd Skynyrd. We left about 8:00 a.m.


     It's a pretty little campground, but I've never been back.

    #37

    We were camping in St.Regis Montana and floating down the Clark Fork River. I was maybe 15yrs old. We split the family in two rafts. Dad always misjudged the timing and a 5hr float trip always turned into a 8hr trip. We hit the water at 2pm so by the last stretch, it was getting dark and cold. We all heard a woman asking for help….. not screaming but yelling help me, please help me…. I see a woman on the side of the river trying to reach the water with a guy behind her pushing her into the ground. Her shirt was ripped, she was chubby with olive skin, black hair. I remember she looked like my mom’s age, about 40. Her hair was all jacked up on one side and there were twigs poking out. Us kids froze but my dad started frantic paddling towards us kids and threw a rope so we didn’t float down the river without them and then he got both rafts to the side of the river. By then we were so far upstream there was just nothing we could do…. Couldn’t walk up the bank as it was wild and overgrown….. we couldn’t see or hear anything anymore. We sat there for a few minutes before we got back in our rafts. Cell phones were not widespread yet, this is early 90’s. Once at the campsite, my dad drove to town and reported what we saw…. That was it. I think about that lady a few times a year.