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127 Times Older People Were Adorably Wholesome

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:54 +0200

I think both of my grandmas are the cutest women on the planet. They always make sure I’m well fed, support me in whatever crazy endeavors I choose to pursue, and they are both hilarious. As both of those amazing women have shown me, we can learn a lot from our elders, like how to make the world’s best lemon bars, how to be a great parent, how to play dominoes and apparently: how to be wholesome.

Below, we’ve got one of the sweetest lists Bored Panda has ever seen, featuring photos of some of the coolest and kindest senior citizens out there. Be sure to upvote all of the photos that you find most wholesome, and then let us know in the comments what you have learned from the elders in your life.

Keep reading to also find an interview with William Zee, one of the creators of We Love Our Granny, and then if you’re looking for another heartwarming article to read next, you can check out one featuring some of the world’s sweetest parents right here.

#1 Grandpa Is Ready For Halloween

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As you will see on this list, older people are the best. With age comes wisdom, and apparently for a lot of people, with age also comes happiness. According to one study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the older we get, the better our mental health becomes. Rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were highest among participants in their 20s and 30s, and the oldest participants reported the highest levels of happiness, satisfaction and wellbeing.

The study’s author, Dr. Dilip Jeste, a geriatric psychiatrist and directors of the Center on Healthy Aging at the University of California, San Diego, says that when we’re young, “There is constant peer pressure: you’re looking at others and always feeling bad that you’re not succeeding like some of them, and you feel like you have lots of choices but you’re not really making use of them.” But as we get older, perhaps we just stop worrying about that. The pressure is off, and we finally get to simply enjoy our lives.

#2 My Grandmother Built A Snowman And They Both Have The Best Smiles

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#3 The First Selfie My Grandpa Took With His New Phone

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Many of the individuals featured on this list are clearly making the most of their senior years. And while there is sometimes a stereotype that our youngest years are our prime time, that does not have to be true. Our retired years can be a great time to see the world, experiment with hobbies we haven’t had the time to nurture in recent years, socialize and spend time with our families. They can also be a great time to stop caring about what anybody else thinks.

While young people are often plagued with feeling pressure fit in, older individuals are likely to just accept who they are. They have realized that the opinions of others don’t matter, and they have learned how to embrace their true selves. Sure, ideally we would all come to that conclusion at a young age, but sometimes it can be hard to realize until we’ve been around the block for a few years. Then we can spend our final decades enjoying life and doing whatever we like without any fear of embarrassment or judgment from others.

#4 My 82-Year-Old Grandad Sends Me A Valentines Card Every Year. His Writing Is Getting Worse Because Of His Tremor, But He Always Insists On Writing It Himself

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#5 Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Will Make A Cup Of Tea. They’ve Done This Religiously Since 2001

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#6 Such A Wholesome Couple

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To gain some insight on why senior citizens are so special and must be cherished, we reached out to William Zee, one of the creators of We Love Our Granny, a site dedicated to seniors of every age. First, we asked William what inspired him to create the site. “We started weloveourgranny.com when our own mother became quite elderly,” he told Bored Panda. “As we searched for products and services that would help the very elderly live more comfortably, and, with a higher life enjoyment, we found there were literally tens of thousands of Americans who were in their twilight years who weren’t really enjoying life at all anymore.”

“This greatly saddened us,” William continued. “These are the people who devoted their lives to giving all of us a good life. Our goal? We wanted to see what we could do, in any small way, to increase the well being of other elderly seniors. In very short order, we found, as a society, we generally do put seniors ‘out to pasture’. Even the young and vital ones.”

“Our goal soon became: Finding ways to make senior life happier and more fulfilling,” William explained. “Regardless of how old we may be. 60 or 100. We’re happy to report: From the wonderful emails we receive, we are making a difference.”

#7 This Old Man Is Donating Tennis Balls To The Animal Shelter

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#8 My 74-Year-Old Grandpa With COPD And I On A Roller Coaster. He Was So Excited

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#9 Grandpa Supporting LGBT

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We then asked William why older individuals are so special. “The biggest asset we have as older people is experience,” he shared. “And, with decades of experience we usually acquire a very special gift: Much Greater Compassion. Except for the outright cranky ones (who may be suffering deep physical or mental pain), have you ever noticed that seniors smile at you more? Criticize you less? Have time for you? Listen to you more? Argue with you less? Praise your deeds (no matter how small) more. And, if whenever you’ve taken time to really sit and talk with seniors, have you noticed all the wonderful stories they have? This is why older people are so special.”

#10 We Moved To The US From India And My Grandma Can Only Speak Very Broken English But Had Me Help Correct Her And Spend Over An Hour To Write A Card In English For My Wife

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#11 A Cute Amazon Review I Revisit Just For A Smile. An 88-Year-Old Woman And Her 92-Year-Old Husband Attend A Halloween Party. They Liked The Bee Costume

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#12 This Old Old Lady Was Drawing A Heart While Waiting For The Bus

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We also asked William if people often underestimate or don’t pay enough attention to senior citizens. “Definitely,” he told Bored Panda. “We are a youth oriented society, where youthful looks mean almost everything. So, as we age, we get less and less attention. Not because of who we’ve become, but because of how we look.”

“A very famous woman, whose name I unfortunately can not remember as I write this, once stated: ‘As a woman becomes older, she becomes invisible. Her youthful looks have gone, and most men will not even notice her. Old age is a very lonely place for a woman.’ What a tragic loss for those men.”

#13 That’s The Power Of Grandma

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#14 Happy Halloween

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#15 My Grandfather Has Kept A Photo Of Me In His Wallet Since I Was 5 Years Old. Surprisingly Good Condition For A 20-Year-Old Photo

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“We think women, even more than men, just get more beautiful with age,” William told Bored Panda. “It’s true. Laugh at me if you will. But, just take a moment and look in an older woman’s eyes. Look at how deeply she can see you. Look at all the love those eyes give you. The caring. The understanding. The support. Notice their tender and soft touch. And, also notice how they are asking you for nothing other than the time you are giving them. Young women, and men, are generally green fruit.”

#16 This Couple Is Simply Too Cute Together

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#17 My 90-Year-Old Nana And Her 23-Year-Old Cat Love Sending Me Goodnight Selfies

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#18 My Dad Got To Hold A 3-Week-Old Baby Goat Yesterday

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When it comes to the best things William has learned from older family members throughout his life and from his own experiences, he shared, “At first life looks like an eternity. But, it passes in an instant. Whenever you can, without hurting others, do whatever makes you happy. No one on their death bed ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office.’ Be kind. To everyone. And, practice random acts of kindness.”

#19 Grandpa Is Excited

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#20 My Grandpa Eating A Sweet Strawberry

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#21 I Decided To Go Back To College In My 30s And My Grandma Sends Me A Card Every Month For Support

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We also asked William if there were any misconceptions about older people that he wanted to dispel. “I have found that the greatest misconception most people have about elderly people is that they are finished living. Really enjoying life with others and doing things,” he shared. “I have found that as long as an elderly person has a clear mind and at least a somewhat able body, they want to enjoy each new day as much as anyone else,” William says. “In fact they usually look forward to each adventure even more because they usually are too well aware that there may not be that many left.”

“Did you know: They still want to dance? Even from a wheelchair? A movie out is still worth dressing up for? A dinner, or lunch out never gets tiring? Time in the park by a pond or lake is still Heavenly? Conversations with a bottle of wine, or as my friend Jack preferred, a gin and tonic, are always welcome? Did you know the queen even enjoyed more than one cocktail a day?”

#22 At 62 Years Old, I Decided To Get Over My "I Don't Like Cats" Phase. Here Is The Result So Far

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#23 This Man Is Recycling Old Picnic Coolers Into Shelters For Stray Cats For Winter. How Very Cool Is This?

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#24 After Bad Storms, This Retired Old Man Goes Around Our Neighborhood And Cleans The Debris Out Of Yards And Catch Basins

When I asked him why he said “because I am retired and have the time to help”. 10/10 great dude.

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“I used to have a dear friend named Christian,” William shared. “He was approaching 80. Alone most of the day. And, he seemed to look forward to nothing more than sharing a bottle of red wine in the backyard, eating sausages with his fingers, and talking. About anything!”

“He was very wealthy. He lived in a mansion in an exclusive neighborhood where I enjoyed taking my dog for walks,” William continued. “That was how we met. I lived in a tiny apartment at the time. He made no distinction. He adored my dog. He treated me like we were brothers. I could stop by his home any day at any time. His big charismatic smile was always there when I arrived. And, he was always happy to see me, share the contents of his wine cellar, hear whatever news I would bring, and tell me wonderful stories from his first home in Paris. My dear friend Christian still had a real zest for living!”

#25 So Wholesome Grandma

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#26 My Grandma Can't Protest On The Streets, But She Still Wants To Show Her Solidarity And Support

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#27 My Grandmother Is 93 Years Old And Losing Her Memory But Still Can Roll Her Ravioli Dough Like A Professional

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Finally, William told Bored Panda, “Enjoy your favorite seniors as much as you can. Really talk together. Do things together. Don’t let them slip away from you while they are still here. They will be gone all too soon. And, like myself, you will find you miss them terribly.”

We hope you’re enjoying this list of wholesome moments featuring seniors and that it’s reminding you to call up your parents or grandparents and ask them to grab lunch with you sometime soon. Keep upvoting the pics you find most heartwarming, and then let us know in the comments what the best life lessons you’ve learned from your elders are. And if you’re interested in hearing more wise words from William, be sure to check out We Love Our Granny right here.

#28 My 91-Year-Old Grandpa Asked To Switch Hats For A Photo... “So I Can Be ‘Cool’ Like You”

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#29 For At Least 13 Years, Rain Or Shine, This Little Old Man Spends Every Morning Walking Around His Tiny Town Picking Up Trash

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#30 Go Grandma

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#31 Genius Grandpa

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#32 My Nonna Wanted Me To Post This Photo On The Internet So That “Everyone In Italy Can See How Big My Tomatoes Have Gotten”

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#33 My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is A Photo Of My Grandma Sewing It Back Together

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#34 My 86-Year-Old Grandmother And Her Handmade Needle Point Chair. 25 Years In The Making And 14 Threads Per Inch. I Am Not Allowed To Sit In It

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#35 Old Man Eating By Himself At 'In-N-Out' With A Picture Of His Wife

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#36 My Nan Has Dementia And Every Day She Meets My Dog For The First Time And Falls In Love With Him Over And Over Again. I Managed To Catch One Of Those Moments

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#37 Found This Cat Today In The Woods

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#38 This Gentleman Showed Up With Flowers And In A Tux To Visit His Wife In The Hospital For Their 57th Anniversary

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#39 At Sonic This Man Sits Outside Of His Car In The 98 Degree Heat And Feeds His 80-Year-Old Wife Ice Cream. That's So Sweet

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#40 This Old Girl Was Just Adopted From A Nearby Shelter By This Older Couple

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#41 The Shelter I Volunteer At Has A Program That Brings Senior Cats To Visit Seniors In Nursing Homes. This Man's Face Says It All

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#42 Today I Took My 74-Year-Old Best Friend And Her Miniature Shetland Pony To Their First Show And They Got First Place

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#43 Got Busted For Violating The "No Pets" Clause In My Lease. Now My Sweet Old Landlord Brings Treats For Him Every Day

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#44 My Grandpa Met Tucker For The First Time Today

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#45 My Grandma Didn’t Want Me To Get A Tortoise. I Come Home And My Tortoise Is Wearing A Watermelon Sweater

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#46 My Husband Works At A Nursing Home, So Naturally He Befriended The 95-Year-Old Man Sitting Next To Him On Our 4.5 Hour Flight

In the end, the man showed him pictures on his digital camera from Christmas and told him about his family.

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#47 After Not Seeing My Grandparents For Months, They Finally Figured Out How “To Work Facetime.” This Was My Grandpa’s Face When He Saw Me

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#48 Quality Time With Grandpa

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#49 My Grandpa's Cat Passed Away. He Was Crushed And Didn't Want To Insensitively Replaced Her, But Was So Lonely He Let My Mom Help Him Find A New Kitten

This is the picture she sent me.

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#50 Wholesome Grandpa With Artistic Skills

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#51 When We Come Visit, I Normally Stay At My Grandma's House. 12 Years Ago She Bought A Towel For When I'd Come. She Still Hangs The Same Duck Towel For Me When I Arrive

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#52 My Dog Gets Really Anxious In The Car, So My Grandma Asked To Sit In The Back With Him. The Whole Car Ride All I Heard Was “It’s Okay, We’re Almost There Brave Boy”

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#53 My Grandma Hand Drew All Her Wrapping Paper

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#54 My Grandma Mailed Me Homemade Cookies To College

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#55 My Grandma Sends Me Fruit In The Mail Because I’m Pregnant. Today It’s Strawberries

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#56 My Grandma Wanted To See The Ocean One Last Time Before Checking Into Hospice. Her Face Says It All

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#57 Today My 3-Year-Old Son And His 89-Year-Old Great Grandma Teamed Up To Catch Both Their First Fish. He Hooked It She Reeled It In

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#58 My Graduating Class And Our 92-Year-Old Classmate

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#59 My Grandpa, Everyone

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#60 My Grandmother Turned 100 Last October, This Is Her Doing The Plank For 30 Seconds

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#61 I Took The New Pup To The Nursing Home Next Door. They Instantly Became Best Friends

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#62 My Grandfather Is Afraid Of Dogs, And My Dog Is Afraid Of Most Humans, But They Gave Each Other A Chance And Together They Made It Work

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#63 My Grandma Meeting Her Great Granddaughter For The First Time In A Surprise Visit

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#64 My Grandad A Couple Weeks Ago On His 95th Birthday. He Said, "At Least Now I Can Stop Worrying About Dying Young"

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#65 My 64-Year-Old Mother-In-Law's First Time In The Ocean

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#66 My Clients, A Couple Who've Been Together For Over 40 Years, Found Out That I Like Ducks. So They Stopped By My Office For The Sole Purpose Of Bringing Me Every Duck They Owned

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#67 100 Years Apart. My Grandfather On His 103rd Birthday With My 3-Year-Old Daughter. Picture Is Priceless To Me

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#68 My Great Grandma, Who Will Be 103 On Valentine’s Day, Laughing With My 2-Month-Old Daughter

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#69 My Grandpa Won 1st Place In A Christmas Costume Party

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#70 My 90-Year-Old Grandpa Is Sewing The Holes My Dog Made In Her Favorite Toy

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#71 My Grandma Has Alzheimer's And Used To Spend The Night At Home Before Her Care Facility Went On Lockdown. This Is The First Time In Few Weeks My Grandpa Got To See Her

They are my relationship goals.

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#72 My Grandpa And His Old Friend Wynton (Marsalis) Braving The Cold

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#73 My 94-Year-Old Grandpa Always Sends My Sons A $2 Bill And A Sketch For Holidays

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#74 My Grandma Had A 10th Birthday Party For Her Dog

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#75 The 66-Year-Old Receptionist Where I Work Prints Out Memes On Paper And Puts Them On The Wall

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#76 Went Out Fishing With My Grandpa This Evening And There Was This One Kid Who Had Some Sort Of Mental Handicap. His Rod Broke And There Were Several Knots In His Line

Not only did my grandpa completely fix his rod he untied the knots. Never been more proud of him.

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#77 My 98-Year-Old Grandma Has Been Making Me Birthday Cards For Years. This One Is The Most Plain Of Them All, But Meant The Most

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#78 Saw This Sweet Old Lady Passionately Describing Every Sculpture To Her Blind Husband At The Art Museum

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#79 Finally Came Out To My Grandpa And His Response Is So Wholesome

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#80 5-Week-Old Hunter Snoozing Alongside His 104-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandfather Charles

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#81 This Is One Of The Last Pictures Of My Grandfather. He Passed Today At 97, And This Is Him In An Adult Swing Having A Good Time And Enjoy Life

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#82 My Grandma Sends Me These Every Day. She Is The Purest Thing On The Earth And We Have To Protect Her At All Costs

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#83 Grandmas Are Best

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#84 When My Now 3-Year-Old Son Got Cancer In 2018, My 91-Year-Old Grandmother Wanted To Get As Close To Him As She Could

She wrote down the colors of the Paw Patrol pups so she could watch it with him. I found those notes today. P.S. He’s cancer free now and they still watch Paw Patrol.

The note says:
"Red - Marshall
Yellow - Rubble
Green - Rocky
Blue - Chase
Purple - Everest
Pink - Skye
Orange - Zuma"

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#85 My Grandfather And His Friends Recently Got Iphones

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#86 My Oma (Grandmother) Made Me This Quilt For My Graduation. She Thought The Rainbows Would Be Good Because I’m Gay

My grandparents are new to this whole gay thing but they are doing their best.

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#87 Took My Grandma Out To Lunch. Isn’t She Just Radiant?

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#88 Grandpa Makes An Amazing Cradle For His Grandson

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#89 My Grandpa Rescued An Abandoned Baby Deer

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#90 My Mom Sent Me This Today. It Made Me Smile, That My Smile Made My Grandfather Smile. Hopefully It Will Make You Smile

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#91 My Grandma Accidentally Sent Me A Text That Was Supposed To Go To My Mom. Definitely Made Me Smile

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#92 Grandma Gifts Embroidered Childhood Drawings On Grandkid's 18th Birthday

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#93 Took My Grandma To See My Grandpa. Together For 70 Years And Now Separated Due To Health Issues

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#94 My Grandma Wanted Me To Show The World The Giant Sunflower She Grew Last Summer

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#95 My Grandpa Is 90-Years-Old And My Grandma Is 88-Years-Old. Today They Shared Their 70th Wedding Anniversary

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#96 My Grandma Turns 101 Today. Here's A Photo Of Her Working Out

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#97 My Grandma Is 89 And Her Groom Is 86. They Met 9 Months Ago And Fell Madly In Love, Showing It's Never Too Late To Begin Again

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#98 Here Is My Great Grandma With A Picture Of Her When She Was 20. Almost 100, Half Blind And On Oxygen, But Still Kicking

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#99 My 92-Year-Old Grandpa Takes My 91-Year-Old Grandma To Dinner In Bed Every Night

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#100 Celebrated My Grandma's 90th Birthday Today At Her Retirement Home And I Got To Meet This Guy. His Name Is Tony. He's A Retired Doctor And He Delivered Me 33 Years Ago

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#101 My 88-Year-Old Grandfather Holding A Bunny For The Very First Time

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#102 Our Grandfather (Who Has Dementia) Felt Really Sad For The Dogs Who Had To Stay Outside. So He Spent The Day Entertaining Them By Showing Them Various Paintings

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#103 My 93-Year-Old WWII Vet Grandpa Surrounded By Vets From Different Generations Telling Them His War Stories. He Was So Happy They Wanted To Listen It Made His Week

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#104 Grandpa Owns A Barber Shop And A Long-Time Customer Painted Him In Action. This Is Me Recreating The Painting With Him

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#105 My Grandparents Have Been Together Since They Were 14. This Is What Forever Love Looks Like

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#106 My Husband's 82-Year-Old Grandpa Taking In The Eclipse On An Old Dirt Road

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#107 My Grandparents Napping Together After A Late Night Celebrating New Year's Eve

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#108 Grandma Recently Passed Away And My Mom Found This Card In Her House. I Gave Her 10 Cents On Her Birthday When I Was 2 And She Taped It To A Card And Kept It Her Whole Life

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#109 For 30 Years, My Grandmother Used The Same Plastic Plates For Christmas. After Last Year She Only Had 7 Left, So She Framed Them And Gave One To Each Of Her 7 Grandkids

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#110 My 95-Year-Old Grandpa And His Best Girl

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#111 I Went To A Renaissance Fair Yesterday And Saw This Elderly Couple Dressed Up As Gnomes And Holding Hands

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#112 We Adopted A Senior Saint Named Mikey Yesterday And I Think It’s Safe To Say His First Trip To Grandma’s Went Well

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#113 My 102-Year-Old Great Grandma Took A Train And A Bus To Come See Her First Great Grandson Get Married. And My Youngest Brother Whom She Hasn't Seen In Over 20 Years

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#114 Cosplay Is For Everyone

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#115 My Great Grandpa Always Showing Off And Acting Like A Kid Made Me Smile

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#116 Wholesome Grandma Being Wholesome

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#117 My Daughter Meeting Her Great Grandma For The First Time

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#118 My Chinese Grandma And Her 18-Year-Old Pup In A Cart

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#119 Born 102 Years Apart On The Same Day. My Son Gets To Meet His Great Grandma For The First Time

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#120 My Grandpa Turned 100 Yesterday. He’s The Oldest Person In Our Family And The Most Pleasant To Be Around

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#121 I Was Having A Lunch With My Mom, And This Gentleman Next To Us Was Having A Coffee With His Late Wife

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#122 Every Year My Grandma Crochets Hats For Kids In Need. This Year One Of Her Assigned Teens Wrote That They Were Bi. She Asked Me What It Meant, And I Explained

On her own, she researched and made a hat that includes both the flag and the girl's favorite color, green.

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#123 My Grandpa Got Some New Glasses. He Can’t Stop Smiling And Looking At Himself In The Mirror

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#124 Took A Picture Of A Grandpa Being Excited When His Granddaughter Blew Some Bubbles

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#125 Older Couple Includes Selfie In Review Of Angel Hair Pasta

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#126 My Aunt Painted Grandpa's Hospital Gowns To Look Like He's Wearing Real Clothes, Bringing A Little Cheer To Hospice Care

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#127 My Grandma Turned 100 Today. Celebrating With My Other Grandma (93 Years Old)

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#128 Genius Grandpa

"Am I The Jerk For Telling People To Stop Congratulating Me For Losing Weight?”

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:52 +0200

Weight loss is always a struggle. Venturing into this arduous endeavor requires tremendous willpower, discipline, strength, and a genuine dedication to your health. It’s frustrating and exhausting. But you try to commit to yourself every single day, come rain or shine. Because whether you like it or not, the unfortunate truth is that looks have an influence on your life, particularly how the rest of society, your friends, and your loved ones perceive and treat you.

But it seems that the challenge becomes even more magnified once you achieve your desired target. Something that Redditor euisalk knows from personal experience. As she detailed in her recent AITA confession, the world started treating her differently as soon as she slimmed down.

“People are nicer to me,” she wrote. “I’m the same person I’ve always been, but the way I move in the world has improved because my body is smaller.” While this change may seem heartening from the outside, it is also startling. While the woman felt disgusted by such behavior, she tried to keep her cool. Until she snapped. Read on to find out how her story escalated, and be sure to weigh in on the discussion in the comments!

After losing a significant amount of weight, this woman experienced how the world suddenly started treating her differently

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Feeling appalled by such behavior, she finally snapped at a family gathering and found herself in a heated drama

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Later on, the user added an update and shared her opinions on the matter

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After reading the story, Redditors offered overwhelming support for the woman and shared some insightful thoughts on the whole situation. After all, body image and weight loss are huge issues for millions of people around the world, so the post resonated with many readers. As much as we believe that beauty comes from the inside out, the harsh reality is that the size and shape of your body matters for the majority of society.

In this age when unrealistic beauty standards and diet culture are still a thing, navigating the twists and turns of your own health can be overwhelming. But once you achieve your desired target after weeks, months, or even years of grueling effort and immense courage, all is well, right? Well, as this story proves, not entirely.

Losing a drastic amount of weight is an incredibly demanding process that can take a toll on your physical and psychological health. According to Rachel Goldman, a psychologist in New York City and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine, navigating the social shifts that come with this change can be difficult.

Her patients often reveal getting more attention, being approached by strangers, and feeling seen in a way they had never before — all because they lost weight. “There is this weight bias and negative attitudes towards individuals in a larger body,” Goldman said. “And after people lose a significant amount of weight, they really do start experiencing this. People are kinder and nicer. And it’s like they’re no longer invisible.”

While the compliments may seem genuine at first, they can ignite a series of doubts and make people lose their self-esteem. “It really affects their mental health, their self-image, and self-confidence, trying to understand, ‘How did somebody see them so differently before?'” Goldman added.

“It’s very disappointing and very frustrating, you know, for me as well, being in the mental health field and hearing about these experiences. It’s very sad. And this is really why we want to educate the public as much as we can in terms of how harmful weight bias can be.”

Thankfully, the body positivity movement has been growing stronger. It has made tremendous strides in increasing acceptance of different body types that would otherwise fall outside unrealistic beauty standards. It has inspired people to make their bodies seen and their voices heard. But while we celebrate these accomplishments, it’s important to remember that fatphobia is still alive and well. Standing up to it takes strength and courage, something the author of the story demonstrated so well.

While there’s a long way to go in dismantling fatphobia, the woman’s story brings attention to the issue, and we hope that she will find a way to open her family members’ minds and help them unlearn harmful beauty expectations. We’d love to hear your thoughts about the matter in the comments below. What do you think about the story? Was the woman right to call out her relatives? Feel free to share your opinions, personal experiences, and any tips for people experiencing similar situations in the comments below.

Redditors jumped to the comments to express their support and chime in with their personal experiences

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Pregnant Woman Asks If She’s A Jerk For Wanting Her Parents To Help Out After Birth But Telling Them To Find A Hotel

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:51 +0200

When you have a child, your entire life changes. Suddenly, you’re a parent and you have to learn a whole new set of skills—from making airplane noises while juggling a spoonful of food to juggling family life, your career, and finding free moments for those sweet, sweet naps. One thing that many new parents miss is having some time completely to themselves. Privacy is in very short supply in Parenthood Peninsula.

A big part of parenting, then, becomes learning to find the balance between time that you need for yourself, as well as your duties to your family and friends. It’s perfectly fine—even healthy—to ask for help when you need it. However, if you do ask someone for a favor, you have to be willing to treat them with respect. Especially if that ‘someone’ is your parents. A pregnant redditor, who has since deleted her account, turned to the AITA online community for a verdict on whether or not she was acting like a jerk. She asked her parents to come and help her once she’s given birth to the baby, but she flat-out refused to host them at her house (aka their former home). In short, she wanted them to be in town, in a hotel somewhere, but not actually living with her and her partner for a few weeks.

Scroll down for the full story and the reactions, Pandas. It’s one of those rare AITA stories where the author isn’t automatically judged to be a saint. Let us know what you thought of the situation and how you would have approached it in the comment section.

Bored Panda reached out to labor and delivery nurse Holly D., who explained to us why there’s a need for healthy boundaries in the weeks leading up to the birth and what challenges moms can expect to face during the postpartum phase—the time after childbirth. You’ll find our full interview with nurse Holly below.

The periods leading up to the birth of your child and after it can be stressful. Healthy communication with your family is essential. If it breaks down, feelings can get hurt

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A pregnant mom-to-be asked the AITA community for their opinion about a situation regarding boundaries and privacy

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According to L&D nurse Holly, the postpartum period can be overwhelming, and she sees it both in a positive, as well as a negative light. She said that there is an “overwhelming amount of emotions, relationship shifts, new life roles, fluctuating hormones, physical healing, support, the list goes on.”

Taking on the role of a new mother is challenging. Meanwhile, you also have to adjust to the physical changes your body experiences in the days and weeks following the birth of your baby. “At times, the overwhelming amount of support from loved ones visiting you and baby can make you feel overwhelmingly supported or overwhelmingly stimulated,” nurse Holly told Bored Panda.

Meanwhile, leading up to the birth itself, moms-to-be need to set healthy boundaries with their family members, as well as friends. “Healthy communication is KEY,” labor and delivery nurse Holly said. “A spouse or significant other can be helpful by being cognizant of mom’s wishes for what she would like her postpartum experience to be. It’s also equally important to understand that needs can change once you enter the postpartum period and you may need an army of support at home,” she said.

“My rule that I tell mom and dads when they verbalize they are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of all the guests once they return home is: ‘Anyone coming to visit once the baby is born comes with a cooked meal for new parents and does one chore in the house whether it’s folding laundry, holding the baby while mom takes a nap, does a grocery run, walks the dog, etc.’” It’s a great reminder for guests on how they can support the new growing family.

Bored Panda also wanted to get Holly’s opinion on what family and friends should keep in mind before going to visit a newborn. “Ideally, it’s safe to visit a healthy newborn if you are not experiencing any recent illness. That seems obvious to say, but you would be surprised how many people need the reminder,” the L&D nurse told us.

“Always wash your hands before handling a newborn and use a receiving blanket as a barrier between guests and the newborn. I don’t believe there is a specific day that deems it as the ‘PERFECT TIME’ to see a baby, however, I do believe that guests should be responsible enough to understand that a minor cough for an adult can be a hospital stay for a newborn.”

While we should always be open to helping out a relative or a friend if we feel close to them, we should also be aware of any attempts to take advantage of us. Healthy relationships, whether they’re familial, professional, or romantic, are about give-and-take. They’re supposed to be a two-way street: perhaps not perfectly balanced, but with clear benefits for both parties.

If it’s only one side that continually sacrifices their time, energy, and money, it’s very unfair to them. One way to recognize whether your relationship is healthy or just has the illusion of being so is to ask for a spot of help. If they continually find excuses not to help you out, while also expecting favors from you, you might have to rethink the entire relationship.

Similarly, many redditors from the AITA community were appalled that the author of the post, who deleted her account after the backlash, expected her own parents to spend an exorbitant amount of money on hotels and Airbnbs. Meanwhile, the house that she’s living in actually used to belong to them. They’d sold it to her for a below-market price with the condition that they could stay over when needed.

It feels… fundamentally wrong that you wouldn’t allow your parents to stay with you when you ask them for support. Yes, everyone needs privacy and the time to adjust to parenthood; clear boundaries have to be established. But you can’t treat your own parents like they’re disposable, summoning them like servants, and then expecting them to be happy with that.

Something that helps in these sorts of situations is trying to imagine yourself in that person’s position. We very much doubt that the OP would have enjoyed being treated the way that she dealt with her parents. Hopefully, by the time December rolls around and the redditor gives birth, she’ll have changed her mind. Perhaps, the AITA community helped her realize the mistake she’d made.

Here’s how people reacted to the post

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45 Times Plumbers Documented Their Sorrows And Joys Online And They Were Too Good Not To Share

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:44 +0200

Plumbing is one of those things that is easy to take for granted. We normally don't notice how much of a role it plays in our daily life until it stops working.

The fact that we can simply walk up to a faucet and wash our face under warm water every time we turn the handle is all thanks to plumbers.

So let's scroll through the subreddit r/Plumbing and check out what they go through on the job to make it happen.

After all, the modern lifestyle we currently enjoy would be impossible without the knowledge and skills these professionals possess.

#1 Had Some Help With A Toilet Flange Today

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#2 I’ll Never Unsee This

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#3 Thought You All Might Like To See This

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#4 Plumber Birthday Cake

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#5 Just An Update For Anyone Who Cares. This Is The Little Dude I Pulled From The Flooded Crawlspace Yesterday. He’s Being Bottle Fed And Making A Recovery. He Seems Healthy And Happy

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#6 Wanna Guess Where The Possible Collapsed Sewer Line Is?

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#7 While You're Here ..... Can You See Why My Dryer Isn't Drying

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#8 Customer Asked If I Could Remove Their “Bidet”

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#9 So I Found This In The Wall Working On A Repair Today…

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#10 Apparently I’m A Weirdo Because I Keep My Truck Clean And Organized

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#11 My View From The “Office” Today

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#12 Nasty Leak Under The Sink, Please Help

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#13 Genius!

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#14 Tip: If You're Gonna Flush Cat Litter Down Your Toilet...maybe Don't

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#15 Rough In Game Strong

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#16 Just Saw This In Corvallis, Or

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#17 I Was Told I Have The Oldest Water Heater They Have Seen By Several Plumbers, What Do You Think?

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#18 Halloween Plumbing Done Right!!

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#19 Apparently I've Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

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#20 Customer Couldn’t Get Toilet To Stop Running So She Smashed It With A Hammer…not The Approach I Would Have Taken

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#21 Environmentally Friendly Install

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#22 "I'm Normally Pretty Good With Stuff Like This. I Noticed A Little Leak, So I Tried To Tighten Down A Piece Of Rubber To Seal It, But Its Leaking Like Crazy Now. Are You Guys Double Time On Sundays?"

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#23 Gas Company Said There Was No Way Possible That They Could Have Broken My Sewer Pipe Installing The Gas Line. So I Did A Little Digging…

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#24 What Idiot Thought This Was Good… Me I’m That Idiot

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#25 Maybe This Is Super Basic For A Plumber, But As An Electrician, This Type Of Work Is Very Satisfying To See. Haven't Seen A Single Piece Of Sloppy Work From The Plumbers On This Job. Very Impressive Stuff

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#26 Got Tired Of The Girlfriend Hogging All The Water In The Shower. It’s A Rental So I Didn’t Want To Open Any Walls

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#27 An Aquarium Room I Piped. 31 Tanks With Individual Air, Water Recirc, Overflow And Drain

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#28 DIY Shower Kit Installation Turned Out Great!

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#29 Not A Plumber But Saw This While I Was Working On The Hvac Today

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#30 I Found This Gem Today

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#31 I Work At A University And This Is A Constant Problem Old Buildings Old Pipes. My Manager Won't Let Me Throw Them Away So I Write This Every Time I Come Across Them

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#32 I Love Coming Across Old Gaudy Fixtures

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#33 The 1980s Called

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#34 Um

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#35 Found This Gem At A Rural Gas Station!

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#36 Explaining To The Homeowner That Self Leveling Concrete Cannot Be Put Down The Floor Drain

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#37 I Had A Touch Faucet That Was Missing The Battery Case And Solenoid Straight Out Of The Box. The Supply House Wanted A Picture To Prove It, I Sent Them This

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#38 I Was Told To Post This Here. That’s Me In The Picture About To Get After It

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#39 Crazy How That Works

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#40 House Flippers

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#41 Vintage Bathtub From Newport, Ri Mansion Has Four Water Sources: Hot And Cold Salt Water And Hot And Cold Fresh Water

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#42 Local High School Backed Up. Removed From Manhole

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#43 Hats Off To This Plumbing Superstar! Radiant Floor Recirc With Tekmar Controls

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#44 I’m A Fancy Pants Plumber Today

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#45 Went To A Backed Up Tub. Found This

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People Are Sharing 23 Important Safety Tips For Young Women At High School And University Parties

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:28 +0200

Everyone deserves to let their hair down and have some fun, even those who rarely have a chance for it (like the cool Finnish PM Sanna Marin, who made headlines recently).

But when you’re a woman, things suddenly go from pure fun to somewhat challenging, if not potentially dangerous.

Becoming a victim of a crime, assault or accident while out there partying is something all women are familiar with in one way or another. From a very early age, we learn to be cautious of our surroundings, especially when we feel the most relaxed.

So this time, we take a look at this viral thread from Ask Reddit where people share important safety tips to keep young women safe while out partying. From keeping your friends close to guarding your drinks, below are the most crucial things for us to remember.

#1

Former frat guy who’s hosted a ton of parties.

Keep your drink in your hand, if you set it down and take your eyes off of it, go get a new drink, no one will care.

Know your limits. You’re young and still new to drinking, it’s up to you to learn the difference between 3 drinks and 8 drinks.

Go with a group of friends, safety in numbers.

If someone’s creeping you out at a house party tell someone who lives there, we will kick them out.

If your drunk and can’t walk home most campuses have a program where volunteer students or security will walk you home. The host of the house party will gladly call them for you if you ask them too.

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One of the biggest threats for women out partying is drink spiking. The term refers to when a person deliberately adds alcohol or another drug to someone else’s drink, without their knowledge. Although drink spiking can have debilitating effects on a victim, the topic still doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

So Bored Panda reached out to Dr Erin Lalor, the Chief Executive Officer of The Alcohol and Drug Foundation, to find out more about drink spiking, how to prevent it and crucial things to know about helping a person who has been spiked.

#2

F**k politeness, make a scene. You're more likely to be sexually assaulted by someone you know than by a stranger. If they get too handsy and don't respect when you say no, very loudly make a scene to get others' attention

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#3

Look out for each other. If you go with friends, everyone shows up together and leaves together. No one gets left behind.

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#4

Trust your gut. If something feels wrong, then something's probably wrong.

Look, worst case scenario is you leave early over nothing and miss a few hours of drinking. That's fine. You'll have *years* of more parties to catch.

**Trust your gut**.

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Dr Lalor explained that drink spiking may occur for a variety of reasons, including pranks, or to facilitate theft or assaults (including sexual assaults). She explained that ”Nobody should ever feel like it’s their responsibility to prevent their drink being spiked” and added that “it’s never a person’s fault if their drink is spiked.”

#5

If you're going to drink, stick to one type of drink/alcohol. DO NOT MIX.

Also, drink a water for every 2 drinks you have

Also, before you go to bed that night, take 2 motrin/ibuprofen and drink at least one glass of water if not more.

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#6

If a random person that you don’t know offers you a drink, tell them to take a drink from it first. It’s saved my sister a few times now.

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#7

Always have a plan b and c for transportation. Sometimes it's hard to catch an Uber/Lyft in some areas at a certain time of night. Stick together. Safety in numbers is true. If you and your friends are looking out for each other, there's less danger. People who are looking to harm others are always looking for the person who's off on their own, away from the "herd." Or they'll try and get you alone.

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According to Dr Lalor, there are some simple strategies people can use to try and prevent drink spiking. They included: Keeping your drink close to you and keeping a close eye on it; avoiding sharing drinks; if someone you don’t know very well offers you a drink, go to the bar with them and watch the bartender pour your drink; if you think your drink tastes weird, pour it out; buy or pour your own drinks – many people have their drinks spiked by someone they know.” Last thing to remember is to always keep an eye on your friends and their drinks.

#8

Never get in a car with someone who has (or you think might have) been drinking.

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#9

Take lots of pictures. These help you track your night later, if things get hazy.

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#10

Introduce yourself to as many girls as possible right off the bat. It may not lead to friendship, or conversation, but if everyone in the room that COULD see the signs you don't notice is aware of you, you're much more likely to be safe.

I had a younger friend tell me she does this wherever she goes, she'll wave hello to every older woman and cashier and "Dad" looking guy at Wal-Mart even, just to make an impression in case something bad happens. When we feel like we have a personal stake in someone's safety (i.e. if they went out of their way to say Hi to you) you're more likely to help out without being asked.

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Dr Lalor said that if your drink has been spiked, you may not be able to see, smell or taste it. “The drug or extra alcohol may be colorless and odorless and may not affect the taste of your drink.”

You want to also check for early warning signs that show that your drink may have been spiked. The victim of spiking may feel dizzy or faint, feel ill or sleepy, feel intoxicated even if they think they had a small amount of alcohol, have slowed reaction time or impaired coordination, pass out, wake up feeling uncomfortable and confused with memory blanks about the night before.

#11

Create a code with your friends for "i don't feel safe" "i need to leave" and "help me"

Watch your drink and your friend's drinks

If you live somewhere where defensive gear isn't allowed, have a bottle of dry shampoo or spray deodorant (use it like pepper spray)

Share your locations with your friends

Don't go out alone

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#12

Make friends that have your best interest at heart not friends that insist on doing stupid things. The ones that look out for you will have your back, just don’t forget to do the same back

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#13

When I was in college I had a pack of girl friends who would all go to the bars together. We had a system where when we saw a friend with a guy talking to her pretty intensely we'd all swoop over as a team and say "Hey we're gonna move to X bar now". If the friend was uncomfy with the guy's attention she'd say "Aww boo ok Hey sorry guy gotta go" and get swooped off. If she was fine she's just say "Nah, I'ma stay for a bit, I'll catch up". We'd only leave if she came with, otherwise we'd hover to keep an eye on things and SHOCKER the dude would not notice.

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Dr Lalor argues that “You know your body better than anyone, so trust your instincts.” According to her, if you feel like your drink has been spiked, you can do any of the following: “Ask someone you trust to take you to the nearest hospital. In an emergency, call for an ambulance or ask someone to call for you.”

Moreover, if you’re not out with people you trust, talk to one of the venue staff or security. Dr Lalor’s advice is to ask your doctor to test for the presence of drugs. “Urine or blood tests can pick up traces of certain drugs up to 24 hours later, however some drugs leave the body quickly and can’t be detected within this timeframe,” she said.

#14

This is one that I’ve never really seen posted, but I think it’s helpful.

You can get a good sense of a guy’s respect for your boundaries before you’re alone with them. Do they push the subject matter of conversation beyond what you seem to be comfortable with? Do they keep trying to feel you up while dancing after you’ve indicated you don’t want them to? Are they simply too drunk to pick up on social cues? These are red flags and you should seek out your friends and avoid being alone with them.

If someone gets really pushy, you should probably call a ride home.

If you are actively looking for someone to hook up with, find someone who is able to show interest without being pushy. You don’t want to be alone with someone who doesn’t respect boundaries, even if you’re attracted to them. (Hot guys can be extra entitled).

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#15

Bring that boring sober friend along with you. We will make sure you get home alright and don’t get taking advantage of.

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#16

Don't let your drink out of your sight. Bring your own if you can. Buddy up, no girl left behind. Eat carbs before you go. I repeat, EAT CARBS. They will help absorb alcohol which you need for the next tip. Do NOT get wasted. Trust me, just don't.

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Another step is to report the incident to police and/or the venue where the incident occurred since “this can help venue owners and/or police understand drink spiking trends,” Dr Lalor explained. It’s also important to consider speaking with a trusted friend or health professional about your experience.

#17

Ask around for the reputation of the place hosting. A lot of times colleges have a specific frat house/houses people may know to avoid. If people don't have good things to say, best not to go there then.

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#18

If a man has you feeling scared, being very physical, turn around. If he has his arms wrapped around you from behind tightly, smack your head back on his face as hard as you can. That will get you free of his grip. If you stay turned towards him, you don’t have much you can do.

Don’t drink at a party. Drinking really isn’t cool or fun. It can get you so drunk that you aren’t acting yourself at all and it will just be a embarrassing memory. Keep it down, a drink won’t hurt, but try to remember drinking is very strong and can do some damage.

Don’t ever leave your drink. If you have to use a bathroom. Finish the drink first or get a new one when you come back.

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#19

I stay relatively sober if I go out alone. Keep pepper spray, keys, a knife, whatever self defense I need on me. Keep an eye out for someone following me into the bathrooms etc. it has happened. Have fun, talk to the regulars. Try to talk to other women. Listen to some music or karaoke. Try not to scroll on my phone. Make sure someone knows where I am. Have a plan to get home.

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“Sadly, some people might not want to report drink spiking incidents because they are worried others won’t believe them, or they think they will be blamed for what happened, especially if they were already drinking or taking other drugs,” Dr Lalor explained.

According to her, the more we talk about drink spiking, the more we can help reduce stigma surrounding it. “This can encourage other people to come forward, knowing that they will be taken seriously,” she concluded.

#20

If you have an iPhone, (others might have the feature as well, I'm not familiar) it's not a bad idea to "share your location" with a close friend before you go out. Heaven forbid anything happens, it will be much easier to find you, even if you're too drunk or whatever to answer. Along the same lines, a portable charger could be useful

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#21

There's a nail polish you can get that changes color when dipped into a drink that's been spiked. Not sure what it's called

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#22

Invest in a reliable backup charger for your phone. Making sure your phone's battery doesn't die can have a surprisingly significant impact on your safety.

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#23

Also if you feel unsafe walking somewhere, you can get the app Noonlight. You press on the button the entire time you're walking to your destination and if you let go of it and don't enter your PIN in the allotted time it will notify the authorities of your location and I believe it will also notify your emergency contacts if you set that up in the app.

I honestly didn't use it too much this last year but it was still nice to have, since my dorm was pretty far from the central area of campus and there wasn't a lot of lighting.

And look into if your school has any sort of free/discounted ride service! Mine had a student run service where they would pick you up and drop you off anywhere on/near campus for free from 9pm-2am. They also had a deal with Lyft for off campus housing.

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119 Weird, Disturbing, And Downright Cursed Shirts People Actually Wear, As Shared By These Twitter Accounts (New Pics)

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:09 +0200

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, the clothes you wear can speak entire volumes about who you are as a person. Sometimes, all it takes is one well-chosen shirt to let the world know exactly who you are—someone with a great sense of humor and the courage to break normal social boundaries… or that you simply enjoy weird stuff.

That’s where the ‘Shirts That Go Hard’ and 'Shirts With Threatening Auras' Twitter pages come into play. A celebration of the bizarre, disturbing, and nonsensical, the accounts share pics of shirts that really think outside of the box. From simple wordplay silliness to phrases and logos that feel practically cursed and have a really threatening aura. One thing's for sure, the designs are pretty darn unique. Though whether or not that's a good thing is up to you to decide.

Check out the worst and funniest that the world of shirts has to offer, and upvote the pics that you wouldn’t approach even with a ten-foot pole, Pandas. On the flip side, are there any shirts that you’d actually love to try on? Let us know in the comments.

For some more incredibly bizarre and outrageously funny shirts, check out Bored Panda’s earlier post about ‘Shirts That Go Hard’ and 'Shirts With Threatening Auras' right over here!

More info: Twitter | Twitter 2 | ShirtsThatGoHard.com

#1

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Comedy writer and expert Ariane Sherine, from the United Kingdom, shared some of her thoughts with Bored Panda about jokes on shirts, and how to make them impactful, as well as help them stand out from the crowd.

The mark of a good joke is that it's short, to-the-point, and instantly captures the attention of passersby. Similar rules apply to whether you're designing a hilarious T-shirt or getting ready to go on stage for a round of stand-up.

"They say 'brevity is the soul of wit' and they're right. Keep phrases short and snappy—the punchier and simpler, the better," comedian Ariane told Bored Panda.

"But make sure you've included enough information for the joke to land," she added.

#2

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#3

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According to the British comedy expert, the limited amount of space available on a shirt can actually be an upside, rather than a downside, as far as hilarious phrases are concerned. It forces the designer to go for snappy, legible jokes rather than long, rambling anecdotes that you'd need a microscope to read properly. Sometimes, limits can help when it comes to creativity.

"It definitely works to the comedian's advantage and stops you from writing too much. Remember, with T-shirts, people generally have limited time to read them (for instance, if the person wearing the T-shirt is walking down the road) so the phrase needs to be short and have impact quickly," the comedy expert said.

Meanwhile, whether or not we end up wowing or insulting the people around us with what we wear really depends on the jokes written. Ariane said that what the reaction might be should all be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the shirt, we might get a lot of smiles or raise a lot of eyebrows.

"Clean T-shirts shouldn't embarrass or offend anyone. Risque T-shirts might, so the ruder the T-shirt, the funnier the joke has to be to make up for it," she said.

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A whopping 979.8k people follow the ‘Shirts That Go Hard’ Twitter page, and it’s easy to see why—their focus is on weird content, mixed together with a heavy dose of humor. With a bit of fashion-policing sprinkled on top (though, let’s be honest, over half of these shirts are absolutely amazing).

To get nearly a million followers in just over a year of being on Twitter is an impressive achievement in and of itself. As long as people will dare to put weird stuff on their clothing in writing, there will be something to post on ‘Shirts That Go Hard.’ We really don’t see that changing in humankind’s future any time soon.

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#120

This Woman With Vitiligo Is Highlighting Her Spots, People Applaud Her For Embracing Her Beauty

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:49:11 +0200

The most dangerous virus

Which gives only stress

Which gives only sorrow

Is comparison

It’s difficult not to compare ourselves with others. We are, in one way or another, connected. As members of the same species, same society, same neighborhood, same office, same classroom, same hairdresser. We look at one another and compare: they’re wearing black; I’m wearing red; they’ve got high heels on; I have sneakers; their skin is brown; mine is white.

The issue with comparison is the fact that it often comes accompanied by judgment. An inadvertent game of ‘who’s better.’ It’s natural yet toxic to both parties. And when the differences prove to be more than one has experienced before, we hide away from the judgmental stares.

This is the story of Amara Aleman, who was diagnosed with vitiligo in 2017. This is her story of acceptance. This is her story of self-love. She has become an internet icon and a motivator to many with the same condition. Let’s dive into it.

Throughout this article, I have featured the poem ‘Virus’ by Kinjal Sanghavi, a writer, who has been dealing with vitiligo since her early teenage years.

More info: TikTok | Instagram

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Thankfully, she found solace and support in her family and friends. “My parents were the first step in me coming to terms with the condition, because they never treated me any differently and always encouraged me to try to see the positive in it,” she said. “So with their advice, I started going out a bit more and seeing friends again.”

She reconnected with an old friend and they hit it off, falling in love and becoming a couple. Amara believes that this relationship provided the safe space she needed to fully accept herself and her new skin. “[The relationship] really allowed me to tap into my creativity from a much more loving and accepted place,” she said.

Amara started posting pictures of her ArtSpots online, as well as videos showing off the process itself, and the rest is history

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Things started to look up for Amara. “I’ve always been really creative, so the idea to create art with my skin kind of came naturally, but once I saw the reception online and read the comments [about] how positively it was affecting those with the condition, the ideas really flourished,” she said.

“The main inspiration behind what initially sparked ArtSpots is the idea of taking lemons and making lemonade. Life will continue to be unpredictable and it will defeat you if you’re not able to adapt and see beauty in imperfections or differences.”

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The unique art form caught the attention of thousands, with many praising her bravery and others with vitiligo taking inspiration from her and becoming more confident

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Her makeup, story time, and Get Ready With Me–style videos have garnered thousands of views, some even going viral, with millions of people admiring her work. Not only is it a beautiful and artistic expression of self, but also an inspiration and boost of confidence to all those uncomfortable in their own skin or ashamed of the condition.

“I share these looks because it’s a therapy for me, it’s an outlet for me to create, and I really do enjoy doing it,” she said. “But whenever I get a comment from someone who has vitiligo or knows someone with the condition saying that they’re inspired by my art, it’s almost surreal.”

“I remember how hard it was for me to accept my skin enough to celebrate it, but I realize every time I get a comment like this why it’s so important for me to continue.”

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“The main inspiration behind ArtSpots is the idea of taking lemons and making lemonade,” she said, encouraging others to expand their view of beauty

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“I hope to continue sharing this art form in spaces that will help change the narrative around what is beautiful,” she told BuzzFeed. “Representing the community and continuing to spread awareness and knowledge of the condition to reduce the stigma and ignorance around it truly inspires me on a daily basis.”

According to the Vitiligo Foundation, nearly 1% of the population is affected by vitiligo, with around 70-million people across the world having the condition. More research is needed to fully understand it and better treat it. Until then, we should embrace the uniqueness that comes with the condition.

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Amara hopes to continue representing the community and spreading awareness of the condition to reduce the stigma and ignorance. We wish her all the best!

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We wish Amara all the best in her creative journey and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to upvote and follow the author for more inspiring and educational content! Arrivederci!

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People Can’t Stop Roasting Adam Levine’s Alleged DMs And Here Are 39 Of The Funniest Reactions

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:43:17 +0200

If you’ve been on the internet these past couple of days, the chances are you are already overly familiar with Adam Levine’s affair saga. While the Maroon 5 frontman awaits the birth of his third child with model wife Behati Prinsloo, five women recently came forward to accuse him of sending them flirtatious DMs.

But it’s not exactly the cheating scandal, but rather the leaked sexts that caught everyone’s attention and sent Twitter into literal overdrive. According to social media, Levine’s alleged sexts are as hilarious as they are absurd, so people wonder if he found the art of sexting on Wikihow.

Meanwhile, Twitter did what it knows best and turned the messages into somewhat of a meme format. Below we wrapped up some of the funniest ones so scroll down. Also be sure to share your thoughts on Levine’s cheating scandal, and the infamous DMs that inevitably followed.

Five women accused the Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine of sending them sexts while awaiting the birth of his third child with wife Behati Prinsloo

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The leaked screenshots of various messages showed Levine sending numerous flirty text messages to a series of women who are not his wife

Digital creator Dana Omari recently broke down a series of DMs on her channel that the singer allegedly sent to the Instagram models

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The 43-year-old singer who already had a reputation of being a 'playboy' addressed the allegations in this recent post

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The internet immediately caught up on the infamous DMs and the flood of reactions became impossible to stop

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Woman Films Herself Being Followed By A Car, Says "Always Trust Your Gut”

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:29:17 +0200

There’s nothing like a nice, long run to start your day. As you breathe in the crisp morning air and the beautiful sunrise, listen to the birds chirping, and feel your muscles warming up and preparing to have an active and productive day, you feel fully alive. The last thing that should be on a runner’s mind when they’re getting their morning workout in should be concerns for their safety, but unfortunately, as one woman recently learned, you can never be too careful.

While documenting an 8 mile run to share on TikTok earlier this month, 24-year-old Samantha MacIntyre ended up capturing a frightening experience that involved cutting her run short and calling the police. Below, you will find Samantha’s full video where she takes viewers along for the run, as well as some of the comments people have left on the video.

Thankfully, Samantha made it home safely, but we can never hear too many reminders to stay cautious and aware of our surroundings. Let us know in the comments if you have ever had a harrowing experience like this, and then if you’re interested in another Bored Panda article highlighting why women sometimes feel unsafe walking alone, check out this story next.

While documenting a morning run to share online, Samantha MacIntyre ended up capturing a PSA reminding viewers to be aware of their surroundings

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After suspecting that she was being followed, Samantha decided to play it safe and end her run

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You can see the full video right here

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PSA trust your gut :)♬ original sound – samantha mac

As Samantha notes in her video, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. And unfortunately, even on a bright morning, we can never let our guards down. There is no way of knowing for sure what the intentions of the driver of the Pontiac were, but Samantha’s instincts told her that something was off. And we should always listen to our guts, even if just to be safe.

While you might assume that our instincts or “gut feelings” are all in our heads, research shows that they actually might be more tangible than we think. One theory suggests that we can actually “feel” impending events due to our dopamine neurons. “The jitters of dopamine help keep track of reality, alerting us to those subtle patterns that we can’t consciously detect,” writes Jonah Lehrer in his book How We Decide.

He explains that the smallest irregularities in our environment, such as the speed at which a car approaches us or someone exhibiting slightly bizarre social behavior, can trigger our brains to exert dopamine and give us that strange “something is off” feeling. As inexplicable as the feeling may be, it means something, so it’s best not to ignore it.

Especially when it comes to suspecting that we may be in danger, we should always err on the side of caution. It could be our brains displaying paranoia or anxiety, or something very bad could happen to us if we stay in the same environment. “If you don’t trust somebody, even if it turns out to be inaccurate, it is something to pay attention to,” says Judith Orloff, PhD, a Los Angeles based psychiatrist. “If you’re walking down the street at night and you get the feeling ‘stay away from that person,’ just cross the street.”

While Samantha may have made it home safely regardless of whether she had stopped running or not, she had valid reasons for being concerned. Women are often the targets of random kidnapping and assaults. Just look at the tragic story of Eliza Fletcher, who just earlier this month was abducted and murdered while out for her morning jog in Mephis, Tennessee. This is not something any person should have to worry about, but unfortunately, it does happen.

Let us know your thoughts on this video down below, and if you have any more safety tips for being out alone, feel free to share them with your fellow pandas. I’m so glad Samantha made it home safely, and I hope her video inspires others to be even more cautious when they are out as well. Stay safe out there, and remember, always trust your gut.

Viewers are applauding Samantha for being so alert and assuring her that you can never be too careful

Bored Panda has reached out to Samantha for a comment, and we will update the story as soon as we hear back.

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"What Way Out-Of-Touch Thing Did A Wealthy Friend Or Family Member Say To You?”: 63 People Share Times Rich People Lacked Self-Awareness

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:01:14 +0200

“I mean it's one banana, Michael. What could it cost? Ten dollars?”

Although Lucille Bluth was dead serious when she uttered those words on Arrested Development, we as the viewers found the line hilarious because we could never imagine a person saying such a thing. However, that might just be because most of us are not hanging around extremely wealthy people very often...

Reddit user JustDadThanks sparked a conversation by asking others to share the most out of touch things they’ve heard wealthy friends and family members say, and it turns out that Lucille Bluth might fit right in with them. From having no concept of money to being unable to comprehend that everyone else does not take luxurious vacations year round, we’ve gathered some of the most ridiculous quotes from rich people that prove that money doesn't buy you self-awareness. Keep reading to also find an interview with Linda McQuaig, co-author of The Trouble with Billionaires, to hear her insight on the topic.

Be sure to upvote the replies that you can’t believe were said in real life, and let us know in the comments if you have ever had a conversation with an affluent person that would warrant a spot on this list. Then if you’re interested in yet another Bored Panda article that will make you want to eat the rich, check out this story next.

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[freshman semester of college]

Friend walks into a store where I’m working to buy something.

“What are you doing here?”

“I work here”

“But…. We are in college. You don’t have to work until we graduate.”

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I heard this during the coronavirus lockdown which basically meant solitary confinement for everyone who lives in an urban, carfree apartment area. "I don't get why a general lockdown is such a bad thing. I take my family, drive to Croatia and have a vacation on my boat."

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The wealthiest person I know: “Oh you get seasonal depression? Why don’t you just go to the Caribbean for a week and the Mediterranean the next? It always helps me.”

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It seems like every day there’s a new story about the ridiculous ways rich people are spending their money. Jeff Bezos paid $5.5 billion to go to space for about four minutes. Taylor Swift owns two private jets, one of which has flown at least 170 times during 2022 already. Lady Gaga spent $50,000 on an Electro-Magnetic Field Reader, which is intended to detect ghosts. Celebrities and others in the 1% may be “people just like us”, but they definitely live in a different world from the billions of people around the world who have much less money than them.

Whether it’s inevitable to become out of touch when you reach a certain level of wealth or not, it’s definitely very easy to. If you live in a massive home in a gated community protected by a security guard, you can easily never encounter people who aren’t in your same economic class, aside from those who work for you. Someone else could be doing your grocery shopping, and you might be traveling in private jets or at least in the first-class section of commercial planes. When you’re in a bubble, it might not be so obvious that you’re inside of it.

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This was right before the pandemic began and we were seeing a spike in BTC's worth. Not only could I not afford a whole coin, I'm an immigrant who just entered the workforce so I didn't have my own credit card and my dad was strictly against crypto, so that was my situation. Anyways, I was telling about how I forecast an immense increase given how everyone was starting to allow cryptocurrency as a payment, and this friend of mine, H, just casually went, "oh yeah! I don't know how to use it either so my dad got me like 2 coins, I think, to play around with", in a very as-a-matter-of-fact tone. Then she goes, "why not just ask your dad to get you a few (coins)? It's really fun!" Each coin was worth 22.5k that day, I remember it vividly.

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During my college days i ran into my then-roommate on my way home from work. she was obviously really annoyed about something so i asked her what was up. her words: “you’re so lucky you have a job and can just make money. i have to wait for my parents to give me money and it’s so annoying.” i was like, “yeah, that sounds really hard…?!!!!”

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In our college friend group one woman in particular has become wealthy over the years, wealthy enough to fly NetJets and maintain a townhouse in NYC as a pied a terre. The rest of us are just hoping we can one day retire. To her credit, she makes efforts to stay in touch. When she's in town, she always organizes a dinner and the rest of us are always happy to see her.

At the last dinner, we talking about how difficult it was to buy a car post-pandemic. She said, "In our world, nobody can buy a boat."

The rest of us made a lot of eye contact over that one.

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Now, I’m not defending rich people for saying out of touch things or lacking self-awareness. It is certainly their responsibility to recognize their privilege and try to use their resources for good. But what a privilege it would be to think nobody needs a job until they are out of college or to assume that anyone can hop on a plane to Hawaii whenever they need to unwind. Money may not be able to buy you happiness, but apparently, it can buy you ignorance. And ignorance is bliss right?

The thing about wealth, though, is that it’s not all about just working hard and excelling in school. It comes down to many factors, such as luck, family background, resources, connections and how much generational wealth you inherit. If it was so easy to accumulate money, don’t you think more people would be doing it? The reality is that it can be extremely hard to even get the opportunity to acquire riches. Most people know this because most people aren’t rich. In fact, 65% of Americans believe that the main reason a person becomes wealthy is because they have had more advantages in life, and 71% of Americans believe that poor people are in their current situation because they have faced more adversity. So people who get to vacation in other countries, fly in private jets and have personal chefs preparing their meals are extremely unrelatable to most of the world. The least they can do is acknowledge that.

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My husbands step mom told us she’s thinking about retiring. She’s been a stay at home wife/mom for the last 30 years. She lives a very luxurious lifestyle with multiple vacation homes. What is she retiring from?

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A friends mom at a party,

"You know after 6 weeks in our Tuscan villa you honestly get bored of having people wait on you all day. I was so ready to just pick up my own dish and wash it"

Like uh huh. Life must be so hard.

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"Couldn't you just renovate your suite and do the repairs yourself, out of the kindness in your heart?" When I told her my ceiling caved in on my rental unit. You know, because I have money to renovate my landlords house, a house I don't own.

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To gain some insight on the topic of the extremely wealthy, we reached out to Linda McQuaig, co-author of The Trouble with Billionaires. First, we asked Linda if she could explain for us why wealth inequality is a problem. "It’s an extremely serious problem, which is quickly and constantly getting worse," she told Bored Panda. "Basically, a small group of billionaires has come to dominate the world to a degree unimaginable even a decade ago. In addition to capturing the lion’s share of resources for themselves – as wealthy elites always have – today’s elite has attained the life-and-death power to determine whether we’ll all be able to survive the ecological crises that threaten our very existence."

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“Prices are going to increase anyways so there’s no need to complain just pay for them” regarding increasing gas/food prices. For someone who only has $30 left in between paychecks that $1-5 increase on items for everyday use makes a difference

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Not to me, but I remember going out one night with a small group of friends and we stopped at a small convenience-type store. As my friend was checking out, she kept saying how tired the cashier looked and telling him that he should take a vacation. And he was just like.. She grew up VERY privileged and recently bought a house at the age of 21, goes on dumb vacations all the time, eats out multiple times a week, etc. I was cringing the whole time. What makes her think this obviously overworked convenience store cashier has the time or money to afford to go on a vacation??? There’s lots of ignorant things she’s increasingly said over the past few years and we’re thankfully no longer friends.

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Friend was texting me when we were both in college and on winter break. His family was in Aspen for 3 weeks skiing. I said that sounded really fun and he asked me to come out. I said I couldn't afford that and he said "just have your parents pay for it". I thought he was joking but he was not.

He learned a lot about how the other half lives that day. At least I hope he learned something.

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"Quite simply -- today’s super-rich play an enormous role in generating carbon emissions, through their indulgent personal lives and also through the corporations they own," Linda explained. "On top of this, they are the key players blocking government action that would allow us to battle climate change."

We also asked Linda why it's so common for wealthy people to become out of touch and not realize their privilege, but she raised another point, "I suspect most wealthy people do realize their privilege and don’t really care if we are offended by it."

Finally, we asked Linda if she has any advice for people who still aspire to be wealthy, despite actively disliking rich people. "My advice would be: Get a life – that is, a life that doesn’t do harm to others and to the planet."

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They always complained when I chose to work full time instead of going to college. When I finally started college last year they told me "I was lazy since I didn't have a fulltime job on the side"

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I was around 14 and was at church on a Wednesday night. Being Baptists, several of us were standing there talking about food and I mentioned that pinto beans and cornbread is one of my favorite meals. One of the wealthier women in my church looked at me and said, “That’s poor people food. I don’t eat things like that.”

A year after college, I was at work and trying to get to know a new coworker. She was talking about all of the trips she’s taken and the places she’s been. When she asked where I had traveled, I said that I’ve never been out of the USA, and that I don’t even have a passport. She looked at me incredulously and said something about how I should travel because it broadens the mind (how ironic considering how close-minded she was about poverty in the US). She then said I should really get my passport because then opportunities to travel would just pop up. Sure, I make $24k a year, so not having a passport is the only thing preventing me from traveling. I just blankly stared at her until someone changed the subject.

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Me: I would loooooove to travel to San Francisco one day.

Boss: Why aren't you just going? The plane ticket is just like €1,000 per flight.

Me: Yeah... exactly.

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Wealthy people tend to be out of touch about a lot of things: how much groceries cost, how often the average person can take a vacation, how challenging it is for many parents to afford childcare, and how much of their paycheck the average person has left to put into savings at the end of the month. One thing in particular that many affluent people don’t understand is how high their salaries actually are. Arwa Mahdawi explored this issue in an article for The Guardian, where she noted that, when asked how much money they thought the average American made per year, one quarter of the students in a class at the University of Pennsylvania assumed that it must be six-figures. One student even guessed as high as $800,000 a year. The actual answer? $53,838.

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I am from a poor family, and a wealthy woman I know announced to our dinner table that she wishes that she could be poor to see what she was truly made of. The year before my family had trouble keeping our lights on.

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Oh man, my roommates and I were going out for dinner (burgers, nothing fancy) and I was driving us. I mentioned I couldn’t do something one of them wanted to do later that week because I couldn’t afford it - I was like 22, working two part time jobs, pretty broke. She told me she hated it when people said they couldn’t afford to do things because they just spent the money on something else and could spend it on that if they really wanted to. I was like, well I spent it on my car insurance for this month? And she doubled down and insisted that I HAD the money but I was prioritizing something else (yes, my car insurance). Very awkward conversation!

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My coworker, and friend, who is head of the office’s payroll/Controller of the company made an error and no one’s paycheck was deposited on time.

Coworker: I got quite a few angry/concerned emails first thing this morning, I was shocked. Do people really notice this kind of thing especially so fast?!

Me: uh….yes…? You do realize that most of the world, including 90% of the people who work here live paycheck to paycheck right?

Coworker: ooooh no way I had no idea I feel bad now.

He was genuinely shocked...

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Mahdawi goes on to note that it’s not surprising these students were so out of touch when it comes to the average salaries Americans earn, though. The average student at the University of Pennsylvania comes from a family earning about $195,000 per year, and a staggering 19% of their students come from families in the 1%. On the other hand, only 3.3% of Penn students come from families in the bottom 20% of wealth in the US. Rich people run in the same circles as one another their entire lives, from the time they begin attending private schools as children to when they inherit their parents’ businesses later on in life. It may be annoying that they often have no concept of how the other half lives, but it is not shocking.

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I used to work for a wealthy housewife, house sitting and tutoring her son. She was a very sweet, kind person who always very friendly with people around her, including staff and waiters and the like. Definitely not a snob.

But one time she told me she thought hotel maids (she would stay at fancy hotels for weeks on end at times) must have such nice lives because their jobs are so easy and relaxing and they probably make good money doing it. That she might consider doing that if she ever wanted to get a job, just for fun.

You see, despite having house cleaners come in several times a week she sometimes did some chores around her house and found it pleasant so of course, being a hotel maid is similar.

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I called my mom crying about the high cost of living. Just wanted to vent and finished my little rant by saying "why is everything SO HARD RIGHT NOW!?"

Her reply? "Ugh, I know what you mean. I want to buy a vacation home in Panama but do you have any idea how hard it is to purchase a property without being able to fly there and see it?"

When I tell you I went off.....

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My ex fiancé when I brought up how his parents had a college fund for him and mine didn’t.

“My parents were just responsible”

So we’re mine. They were poor.

Other comments similar to this and my student loans were that my loans were “my choice” and I’ve also heard from both him and other friends who had college paid for by their parents that it’s “because their parents care about them” - idk how having poor parents means they don’t care but ok.

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Even politicians often have little concept of how much their constituents need to earn to have a decent quality of life. In 2021, the mayoral candidates in New York City were asked by The New York Times how much they thought the median price of purchasing a home in Brooklyn would be. Investment banker Raymond J McGuire guessed, “It’s got to be somewhere in the $80,000 to $90,000 range, if not higher.” Shaun Donovan, Barack Obama’s former housing secretary and former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg’s housing commissioner said it would probably be “around $100,000”. The actual answer was $900,000. It’s no wonder rich people don’t care about average Joes. They are completely blind to how hard it is for people earning less than them.

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"Homeless people should just gets jobs if they need money. They don't wanna work, so it's their own fault anyway."

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Super rich friend was looking to buy a daily driver for his girlfriend. He said he heard Range Rover and Lexus were good brands for this and wanted to know if they'd be "good enough".

We laughed and sighed: "Yes, Peter".

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I was in a sorority so I have several instances where this happened. Some of my favorites:

“Everyone needs to go to Disney at least once a year, last year I went 4 times and it only cost (insert absurd amount of money here)”
“You shouldn’t be in a sorority you don’t own (insert expensive clothing brand)”

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Earlier this year, Kim Kardashian was quoted sharing her “best advice for women in business”. She said, “Get your [butt] up and work. It seems like nobody wants to work these days.” And while she was immediately ridiculed online for her ignorant and out of touch statement, the fact is that she’s just wrong. Okay, maybe a lot of people don’t want to work, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t billions of people around the world working incredibly hard who will never acquire one tenth of the amount of wealth she has. In fact, in the United States, employment rates are at about 3.7% right now, which is 1.5 percentage points lower than it was in August 2021. People might be frequently resigning due to poor working conditions, but they search for other jobs. And it’s not because they don’t want to work or work hard; it's because they want to be treated well and compensated poorly. The idea that Kim Kardashian is “self-made” is laughable, as is the implication that she works harder than most people.

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I lived with a wealthy church lady when I was between apartments. At the time, one of my internet friends was homeless, also going from place to place. We were good emotional support for each other and spent a lot of time talking.

The woman told me I should focus more of my attention on people who could "build me up instead of keep me down," people who "weren't stuck in the poverty mindset."

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I used to work for a family who were private plane rich. As in they literally owned a challenger, and the husband used it so often for work that they had a full time pilot and flight attendant on staff, and it functioned basically like a car for him. He had offices around the country.

I was their household manager. The plane wasn’t part of my job when I first started (they eased staff/me in to the wild fullness of their wealth). I knew they had it and that they were using it for work and family travel long before she told me, from other staff.

When she did tell me about it, because I was traveling with them for work for the first time, she said: “I feel really weird about it, but I just have to remember that my husband is 10 years older than me, and he’s just in the phase of life where he needs a plane.”

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Not a woman, but i've gotta share this one because my parents have been utterly zombified by fox news.

My parents are very well off and they live in Texas. When the huge freeze hit their home and they lost power, they quickly booked a week long vacation to Honduras to wait it out. Ever since, they've made a bunch of dumb comments along the lines of, "why doesn't everyone just keep a vacation fund so they can leave Texas when hurricanes and blizzards hit? We all know they're coming, most people just refuse to save money and want everyone else to come save them."

I don't talk to those ghouls any more than i have to these days.

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We hope this list of extremely out of touch quotes isn't making your blood boil, but if it is, I understand. It can be hard not to resent wealthy people, especially when they have no idea how good they have it. But remember that money won't buy you happiness (or intelligence). Keep upvoting the quotes you find most ridiculous, and then let us know in the comments below if you've ever heard a rich person say something that made you want to slap them. Then if you want to check out another Bored Panda article featuring rich people who lack self-awareness, I recommend reading this story next.

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My wealthy conservative family on my dad's side was whining a few months ago about nobody wanting to work because of "all the stimulus money".

??? What money? The 1200 we got like two years ago? How long do you think normal people can stretch out twelve hundred dollars? It was probably in most peoples bank accounts for .02 seconds before it paid a bill or two. For us it was exactly one month of rent.

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I was talking to a friend once about the fact I was saving hard because I wanted to make sure I would always be financially independent, after I had been through a relationship breakdown. She was a casual contract academic and her husband an investment banker, but she told me she didn't have any savings of her own as her income was spending money for luxuries, essentially. I didn't think much of it, but the next day she texted me to say she'd discussed it with her husband and he'd transferred her £100k into a bank account in her own name.

It was so tone deaf... I was happy for her in a way, but also I have just worked my a*s off for two years to save one fifth of that and you just go home and your husband sends you a huuuuuge amount of cash just because? I just didn't need to be told that, you know. It sat really weirdly with me.

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Going on a school trip to Poland to see Auschwitz. Obviously it’s a normal flight. One girl expresses how disgusted and/or scared she is because she has never been on an economy flight before. We’re going to see a f*****g concentration camp.

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My aunt is a wealthy sahm whose kids are all grown now so she does whatever she wants all day. She cancelled going to a (pretty important) family meeting-type thing because she had to pack for vacation.

Bonus: My 6 year old nephew asked us why we only had one dishwasher.

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#32

Rich step mother in law recently said, “ Why don’t you just buy a bigger house.” I’m a teacher and my husband is a freelance video engineer.

#33

Classmate was excited to check out the boating clubs at uni, only to get very disappointed it was for sports rowing/canoeing and not for private yacht owners.

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#34

I live in the UK but I'm not from here, when I was at uni I had to call to split my payment for accommodation as I couldn't afford it, lady on the phone was like "but why? Don't worry about it, it's all covered by your loan"

Yeah, I'm not allowed a loan for that, I had to work to pay for it

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#35

"I don't understand why people are complaining about only making $17 an hour. That's like $80,000, isn't it?"

Said by my mom's boyfriend. My brain errored out so hard that I smelled toast. Do the math, dummy!

#36

That his wealth didn't change his medical care. Uh...yes it did. He could afford the same operation I need and can't afford. I'm sure the procedure is the same. Access to it is not.

#37

I had a friend who said she would never wear an evening/church dress (even one from a thrift shop) more than once or twice and was horrified to learn I often rotated my outfits (rather than buying something) so I didn't wear the same thing five days in a row.

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#38

They expressed they didn’t understand how food service could be hard and unbearable until they started talking to me. They were 28.

#39

Omg I will never forget when I was commuting to work with a (former) well-to-do friend/colleague. I was making like, 35k a year, barely making ends meet, had an ill family member… things were just not going my way.

It just so happened my beloved 10+ year old Toyota was in desperate need of repairs, but it was one of those is-it-even-worth-it-to-spend-money-on-this-car situations. My friend and I were driving in to work and I was bitching about my financial headaches, saying that a spending money on my car wasn’t worth it but I couldn’t afford a new car.

“Oh speaking of cars, (Her husband) is getting a new Audi!”

No matter how much (or little) money I will ever make in my life, I will never forget how that airhead comment made me feel.

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#40

I work in one of the most expensive, high cost of living cities in my country. A colleague once said to me, "It's ridiculous that people commute for up to an hour to work here, that's so much time wasted in a day. And so many young people just renting, throwing away their money. Don't they realise time is money?"

Average house price around the office is £500k+. Average rent for a one bed is £1100/month. Average house price an hour away is £330k, rent is £400/month.

As if people choose to live ages away from their workplace rather than it just being completely unaffordable...she lived a few minutes away in a 6 bedroom house worth £3 mil because her husband is rich...

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#41

I had to explain basic privilege and why people would take a minimum wage job to a date I had a few weeks ago. There wasn’t a second date.

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#42

I work for a department of my company that specifically and only works with our wealthiest clients.

One of them told me they couldn’t wait until “normal people” stop having money because we made a first class ticket cost too much for their child to travel domestically, even though they usually just take a private jet.

This person really considers themself to be a completely different category of human than “regular people” such as the call center rep (myself) they were speaking to.

Edit: if normal people stop having money to pay for your shitty product, you won’t have money either, Rich Person.

#43

My friend, talking about the company where he works: "Oh, we'll just get another intern. They only cost (my salary range), they're practically free."

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#44

I have an uncle who was mad when we didn’t fly to Fiji for his son’s second wedding. With flights, hotel, gifts, etc the price came out to nearly $23,000 for my family of four. I was in my early twenties and had just started out in a new job. When we said we couldn’t afford to go, he snapped and told us if we really wanted to, we could save for year to afford it. He couldn’t wrap his head around why we couldn’t save an extra $2,000 a month to attend.

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#45

"Why don't you just ask your parents for money?"

Well, Danyel, it's because one is dead, I had no relationship with the other, and both were incredibly poor anyway. Not everyone has rich parents to fund their every whim.

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#46

“People like bin men and garbage collectors are needed in society. But why should they have more money for doing such a task.”

My jaw hit the floor.

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#47

I'm an immigrant living in an Asian country, I have no citizen privilege, so I have to work hard to get everything. There was ola few years in my life where I struggled to get visa. I had a rich local friend telling me, "Just go marry a drug addict and you'll get a spouse visa." She said it twice.

She also said a lot of weird s**t to me, sometimes I don't know if she's insulting me or she's just being rich and stupid.

She's no longer my friend.

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#48

When I was in grad school, I was in a class commiserating with one of my classmates about our financial woes. Another student sitting near us who came back to school in her 50s after being a wealthy housewife for a couple decades overheard us and said, “You know, I always tell my kids, ‘It’s just money. Don’t stress. It’s just money.’”

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#49

My dreaded SIL. She is 10 yrs younger and comes from money. Their wedding was paid for by her parents and they also gifted them a down payment on a house as a wedding gift. Once they were married, she left her job at Ross because her aunt got her a good paying job working for the state. They ended up buying a house next door to her retired parents who take care of their children all day and even prepare dinner for them, tidy up their house, etc., so they can come home and relax.

Last time we spoke she told me that if I work hard enough one day I can own a home too.

Yeah, we don’t speak much.

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#50

The amount of people who have criticized my husband and I for only having one child- finances is a big part of our decision (amongst many other reasons) and they always say something like “oh everyone makes it work with multiple kids”. Like yes. But I don’t want to MAKE it work. I want it to work on its own because we can easily afford the child we have…. Also had a friend say that I should just “apply for credit cards” to fix my credit. And I’m like uh… that’s not how this works when you have credit tanked by medical debt my guy.

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#51

This is not the most extreme example, but something my boss said to me. It was black Friday or another shopping holiday, and she asked me and my coworker if we were shopping any good sales.

No, I'm not shopping any sales. I was unemployed for months because you furloughed me, I have to pay an insane amount to keep my health insurance, and you only hired us back as part timers. Shockingly, I'm not shopping for expensive clothes when I'm working 16 hours a week.

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#52

My mother has become very wealthy and out of touch. She's made lucky investments but doesn't share her wealth at all. So when I couldn't qualify for a student loan (my identity was stolen when I was a kid. It's fixed now) or get financial aid (because I still fell under her financial umbrella as far as aid is concerned. They just assume if your parents have money, they'll help.) she was furious that I had to give up on my big college dreams. "I paid for college with a part-time waitress job after class. Just do that!" Her university was $2,500 a year back in the 70s! The older generations getting annoyed at the younger generations for wanting college debt forgiveness have no f*cking idea what college debt looks like now. All this "Just pay it off like I did", bullsh*t is absolute ignorance.

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#53

“Do you speak Spanish to your cleaning ladies”

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#54

From someone who had their entire degree and living expenses paid for during university:

“It’s impossible for someone to graduate with more than $30 000 in debt, school doesn’t cost that much. It’s not a big deal.”

I graduated with more than 30 000 in debt….

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#55

Are you going to quit your job now that you’re having a baby? Like no, trust fund wife, I have to pay my mortgage. “How much time are they giving you off?” Lol.

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#56

Not a friend but, I was working in a retail store and chatting with my customer about how I was excited that I found a Groupon for scuba certification. He told me that I shouldn’t use that trash and if I want to get a proper scuba certification I should go to the Bahamas. He then wrote down the name of place in the Bahamas and gave it to me. Yeah, I just work here for fun!

#57

She acted like the pandemic was so horrible for her when she lives on a massive property, is a SAHM and her husband's business wasn't affected at all, and continued to frequently travel the whole time. Her husband complained about how the stimulus payments were unnecessary.

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#58

When I was homeless as an 18 year old without any assets, a car or support systems my older sister, who had married into money looked at me blankly when I asked if I could stay with her for a while or help her around the house for some spare cash & simply said
“ what’s your problem? why don’t you get more money?”
Then she walked off .. nothing more was said. What can you even say to that?

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#59

Same month I lost my job, my wealthy friend complained about having to wait for her new Lexus. Can't make this s**t up. Other things she's said include, "I'd rather go to Japan for my wedding. It's really responsibly priced" and "I always fly first class. It's only a $200 upgrade".

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#60

Parents of an old roommate/friend of mine bought her a condo in the heart of downtown in a HCOL so she wouldn't have to commute an hour via public transport to get to class. They bought her a tesla for "tax purposes" a couple years later

edit: rewriting in a way that makes sense bc i am dumb

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#61

Literally the month before had been only eating out of a several pound bag of sugar for every meal… and had someone over dinner tell me there’s no hungry people left in the world LOL.

Meanwhile they live in one of the most expensive places in the country if not the world.

Smdh..

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#62

I have a friend who strives to be around only well off people and to date well off people. I’m one of her friends from before this time period of “only wealthy people” and she keeps me around.

She told me how much her boyfriend at the time paid in rent for his place. She casually says “it’s only XXXX amount a month”. His total yearly amount in rent he paid was the equivalent to my annual salary. I told her maybe she shouldn’t discuss that so casually.

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#63

My aunt, who grew up as one of seven kids in an a lower middle class home, married well at 20 because she was knocked up. My uncle took over his dad’s company in metal polishing when they were young, so she has been wealthy most of her adult life.

During the first term of Obama’s presidency, she shared some awful email chain letter about him that had inaccurate information and racist dog whistles. I replied with the facts on each of the items and pointed out the racism. She replied back that I was “being disrespectful,” and Obama’s Affordable Care Act was going to “bankrupt” my uncle by requiring he provide health insurance to his workers. I was a high school teacher at the time, and all of her brothers worked as unionized tradesmen. She has not had a job a day in her life.

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140 Interesting Pics From Spain That Show What’s So Special About It

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:27:59 +0200

Spain is the fourth-largest country in Europe. It has everything from stone castles and sophisticated cities to flat plains, and snowcapped mountains, all of which have made it a favored travel destination.

So, to show our love for it, we at Bored Panda put together a list of photos that accentuate Spain's geographical and cultural diversity.

Taken both by locals and tourists, these images paint an accurate picture of what it's like to live in or visit this distinct place on Earth.

#1 Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) In Ronda, Spain Is One Of The Most Beautiful Places On Earth

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#2 Fighting The Heat: Spanish Artists Decorate The Shopping District In Malaga With A Colorful Crocheted Canopy

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#3 Shade On A Street In Jerez, Spain

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#4 The Urinals At This Bar In Barcelona, Spain Are Interesting

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#5 Squared Trees In Sevilla, Spain

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#6 El Marco, The Tiny Bridge Between Spain And Portugal, Is The Smallest International Bridge In The World. It Has A Length Of 3.2 Meters

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#7 On The Wallls Of Madrid’s Metro System Is The Entire Novel Of Don Quixote, So You Can Read While You Wait And Pick Up The Next Time Where You Left Off

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#8 A 100-Year-Old Church In Spain Converted Into A Skatepark

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#9 In Spanish-Speaking Countries, The Tooth Fairy Is A Mouse (Ratoncito Pérez). This Is My Dentist's Office

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#10 Underwater Museum In Lanzarote Playa Blanca, Spain

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#11 This Cathedral In Murcia, Spain Has A 3D Model For Blind People To Touch And Feel What The Cathedral Looks Like

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#12 This Forest With Trees Covered In Green Moss Right After All Of The Colorful Leaves Fell To The Ground In Basque Country (An Autonomous Region In Northeastern Spain)

Looks like something out of a fairy tale, especially shrouded in thick fog.

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#13 Melting Ice In The Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

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#14 This Village Is Built On A Basaltic Cliff More Than 50 Meters High And Spreads About 1 Kilometer Long (Castellfollit De La Roca, Spain)

It was formed by the erosive action of the Fluvià and Toronell rivers on the remains of lava flows from volcanic eruptions that took place over one hundred thousand years ago.

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#15 The Air Burns In My City (Córdoba, Spain)

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#16 A Thick Layer Of "Calima", Or Saharan Dust, Covering Large Parts Of Spain

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#17 Trams In Seville (Spain) Have Fast Charging Batteries, Therefore Not Needing Catenaries Along The Track. The Trams Charge For About 15 Seconds Every Stop

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#18 In Spain There's A Winery That Has A Fountain With Free Wine

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#19 Easter Time In Southern Spain

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#20 Selenite Cave Found In Spain

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#21 Giant Hives Hanging From The Ceiling Enclosed In A Glass Case With Outdoor Access At “Home Of Bees” In Poyales Del Hoyo, Spain

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#22 The Before And After In La Palma, Spain Where The "Cumbre Vieja" Volcano Erupted For 80+ Days In 2021

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#23 The Ticket To A Chocolate Museum In Barcelona Is A Chocolate

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#24 This Church Has Been Under Construction Since 1882 - The Basílica De La Sagrada Família In Barcelona, Spain

138 years and is set to finish in 2026.

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#25 Today I Saw This Girl Casually Painting In The El Prado Museum In Madrid

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#26 Built In The Year 112 By The Romans Without Any Kind Of Mortar Or Cement, This Is The 15 Km Long Still Working Aqueduct Of Segovia, Spain

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#27 Street In Alicante, Spain

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#28 Vertical Garden In Madrid, Spain

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#29 There Is A Restaurant In Spain Called El Diablo That Grills Its Food Over An Active Volcano

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#30 La Tomatina - A Festival That Is Held In The Valencian Town Of Buñol In Which Participants Throw Tomatoes And Get Involved In This Tomato Fight

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#31 The Size Of This Flag Flown On A Spanish Ship At The Battle Of Trafalgar (1805) Compared To The Size Of People Around It

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#32 Setenil De Las Bodegas, A Town In Southern Spain, Known For Its Whitewashed Houses Built Into The Surrounding Cliffs

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#33 Waterfall Clouds In Spain

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#34 Meanwhile In Madrid, Someone Sculpted The Venus De Milo Out Of Snow

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#35 Automated Holy Water Dispenser Seen In A Church In Spain

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#36 We’re At Popcorn Beach In Fuerteventura. Real Name Rhodoliths

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#37 Sun Clock In Valencia, Spain

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#38 These Bins In Barcelona Have A Free Throw Line And A 3-Point Arc

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#39 Walden 7 Building, Barcelona, Spain

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#40 Beautiful Aragonite "Flowers" From A Cave In Mallorca Island, Spain

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#41 Water Boat Fountain (Fuente Del Barco De Agua), Located At Playa De La Malvarrosa In Valencia, Spain

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#42 With The Huge Snowstorm In Madrid I Made A Moai Instead Of A Snowman (First Time Playing With Snow)

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#43 Barcelona Has Many Amazing Views But I Suggest This One From The Rooftop Bar Across From The Cathedral

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#44 So Many People Have Held The Sword Of A Bullfighter Statue In Madrid For A Photo That It Changed Color

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#45 The Los Ficus Building Is Built Under A Road In Tenerife, Spain. 60 Homes That Were Built In The '60s Supporting A Road That Goes Down To The Coastline

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#46 El Caminito Del Rey, Andalucia, Spain. Fantastic 9 Km Or So Hike Through The Gorge. Easy To See Why This Was Once Dubbed The Most Dangerous Walkway In The World

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#47 Cordoba Patio Festival In Spain. Each Year In May, Residents Open Up Their Patios For The Public To View Their Unique Displays

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#48 "Puppy" A Dog Statue Made Entirely Of Flowers By Jeff Koons In 1992, Is Located In The Guggenheim Museum In Bilbao, Spain

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#49 Castellers, Human Tower, Of Cataluña, Spain

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#50 This Park In Barcelona Lets People Exercise While Sitting On The Bench

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#51 Found This Pineapple Peeler In Madrid

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#52 This Is A Book Vending Machine. Found In Madrid, Spain. I've Never Seen One Before

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#53 A 107 Cm Narrow House In València, Spain

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#54 Crossing In Spain Tells You Which Way Vehicles Are Coming From

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#55 Some Of The Traffic Lights Have Traditional Clothing In Valencia, Spain

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#56 The Tram In My City (Murcia, Spain) Has A Little Mask On It

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#57 Spain's Version Of A Gumball Machine: Sunflower Seeds, Gummies, Fruit Snacks

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#58 Statue Of Neptune In Gran Canaria, Spain. Possibly, The Coolest Statue In The World

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#59 Bread Without Crust Sold In Spain

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#60 This Sidewalk Clock In Barcelona

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#61 My Taxi Driver In Barcelona Uses Printed Maps For Navigation

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#62 Barcelona Divided By Day And Night

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#63 This Massive Library In Barcelona Is Built In What Was Formerly A Water Deposit Built In 1874

The pillars and vaults, inspired by the Romans, are this large as the water was held in a pool on the roof.

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#64 Blossoms In Barcelona

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#65 The Local Municipality In Cartagena, Spain Built A House For The Cats

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#66 Snowfalls In Madrid Happen Once In A Lifetime

For us, living in Spain, snowdrifts, snow-covered palm and orange trees, fir branches collapsed under the weight of snow, completely stopped traffic, snowmen, frozen ponds in a park with ducks frozen in them, and skiing is something extraordinary that happens once in a lifetime.

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#67 Our Airbnb In Granada, Spain Is Built On Top Of The Old Remains Of City Walls From The 11th Century By A Muslim Dynasty And You Can Still See Them

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#68 Traditional "Tranga" Suit In Aragon, Spain. The Tradition Is Pre-Christian And Still Carries On Today

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#69 Exploring The Hidden Beauty Of Andalucia, Spain

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#70 El Restaurante Botín Is The Oldest Restaurant In The World (Opened In 1725) According To Guinness Record And It Is Located In Madrid, Spain

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#71 Sea Foam Fills The Streets Of Spain After A Storm Hits The Country

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#72 This Is Madrid, Spain With Clean Air, A Rare Sight We Don't Get To See Often

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#73 We Have All Enjoyed An Afternoon Siesta At Some Point In Our Lives, Right? The Siesta In Spain Is A Tradition Which Consists Of A Short Nap, Taken In The Early Afternoon, After Lunch

Siesta is said to have originated in the Mediterranean region, particularly from Spain.

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#74 Castillo De Coca (Castle Of Coca) - Central Spain

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#75 Public Transport In Barcelona Uses Diesel-Electric Hybrids To Lower Carbon Emissions

Every bus or tram has air conditioning, USB ports to charge phones, safety belts for disabled or baby strollers and so on.

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#76 Clever Decoration Idea Found At Aquarium Barcelona

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#77 A House Covered In Sea Shells In Saint Cougat, Spain

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#78 Pink Salt Lake In Torrevieja, Spain

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#79 The City Of Arts And Sciences In Valencia, Spain, May Look Like Alien Spaceship

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#80 Harvesting Wine Grapes On The Volcanic Hills Of Lanzarote, Spain

They make optimum use of scarce resources, by hollowing pits out of the volcanic soil to plant crops in the richer inner soil which has higher water content, and protect the plants from desiccating winds. Many of the growing pits here are over 100 years old, and farming remains a family affair that brings generations together for harvest season of shared food and labor.

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#81 Northern Spain Is Magical

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#82 This Shop In Spain Shows Calories Lost Per Each Step You Take

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#83 Pharmacy In Spain Has A 24-Hour Vending Machine Outside For When It Is Closed

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#84 There's A Dinosaur Sculpture Made With Old Cars In My City (Terrassa, Spain)

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#85 Found An Astronaut Carved Into The Entrance Of This 900-Year-Old Church In Salamanca, Spain

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#86 This Cereal Bar In Spain

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#87 There’s A Candy In Spain Called “Piedras De Rio”(River Stones), As Its Name Says, Looks Like A Stones

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#88 The Most Spanish Thing I've Seen This Holiday

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#89 Guadalmedina Is A Dried-Out River That Runs Through The City Of Málaga, Spain. Only If It Rains A Lot In The Mountains There Is Water In The River For A While

In dry times it functions as a park.

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#90 Found These Six Hotels In Estepona, Spain. They Had All Had A Wall Painted. Align The Hotel Walls And

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#91 Temple Of The Sacred Heart, Barcelona, Spain

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#92 This Paper Cutout In My Hotel In Madrid That Changes Color If You Smoke In Your Room

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#93 Madrid Has Tiny Buses To Fit Their Tiny Streets

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#94 I Spotted These Traffic Cones, Usable Anyway Up On Holiday In Barcelona

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#95 In Spanish Supermarkets, You Can Buy Ready-Made Gazpacho In Carton Packages

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#96 Pet Shop In Barcelona, Spain

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#97 The Restaurants Here Often Give Out "Orphan" Portions. Look, The Food Barely Fits On The Plate

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#98 New Balance Store Front In Barcelona Knows What’s Up

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#99 The Entrance To The Ceramics Museum In Valencia, Spain

#100 Little UPS Delivery Tricycle In Spain

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#101 This Wall Built Around A Tree In Spain

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#102 I Walked An Old Pilgrimage Route Across Northern Spain. 500 Miles. 34 Days. The Camino De Santiago. This Is A Picture Of Me Walking Into An Old Templar Castle Along The Way

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#103 A Christmas Tree Made Out Of Recycled Bottles Here In Madrid

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#104 The Layout Of Barcelona, Spain

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#105 Day 1 vs. Day 88 - La Palma Vulcano

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#106 Some Very Peaceful Street Performers In Seville, Spain

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#107 Mosaic Octopus Sculpture In Spain

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#108 Rubber Ducks Store In Seville, Spain

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#109 In Spain You Can Buy Wine In Single-Serve “Juice Boxes”

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#110 The Kiss Of Death Sculpture At The Poblenou Cemetery In Barcelona, Spain

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#111 Plaza De España - Seville, Spain (Summer 2019)

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#112 This Flowerbed In San Sebastian, Spain, Also Functions As A Clock

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#113 Number 13 Of A Street In Cadiz, Spain. Superstitious Owners, I Guess

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#114 Some Detergent Brands In Spain Include A Water Hardness Map So You Know How Much Soap To Use In Your Region

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#115 Cooked Snails Are A Common Snack In Bars In Sevilla (Spain)

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#116 Flysch Formations Along The Coast Of Euskadi, Spain

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#117 Iron Bulls Of Pamplona, Spain

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#118 Unearthed 15 Vertebrae Of A 5-Meter Long Spine Of A Giant Dinosaur In Camarillas, Spain

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#119 A Massive Vending Machine At A Barcelona Train Station

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#120 This Graffiti On A Closed Newspaper Stand Replicates When It Is Open In Barcelona

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#121 This Public Toilet In Cadíz, Spain

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#122 Granada, Spain

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#123 Malaga, Spain

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#124 Fallas From Valencia, Spain. These Monuments Are Shown For A Few Days During The Fallas Celebration And Then Burned

This one was 65.6 ft (20 m) tall and was designed by Francisco Torres Josa last year.

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#125 Most People Are Unaware Of How Close Spain And Morocco Really Are. Pic Is Taken From Spain, Mountains Are In Morocco

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#126 Madrid, Spain

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#127 These Two Mutant Pigeons With Pink Wings. Benquerencia De La Serena, Spain

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#128 Supermarkets In Spain Have Parking Spaces For Shopping Carts

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#129 I Did The Camino De Santiago De Compostela Across Galicia In The Northern Part Of Spain. When You Reach The End, You Arrive At The Cathedral De Santiago

The ancient walled city of Lugo which you pass through. This city is deeply rooted in roman and Celtic culture/history. El cathedral de Santiago. The bottom half is built with a roman architecture influence. The top half is of the baroque architecture style. Everyone should do this pilgrimage at some point in their lives, even if they aren’t Catholic.

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#130 Monument Made In Honor Of The Blood Donors In Vigo, Spain

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#131 A Charging Station For Phones On A Bus In Madrid

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#132 The Fine For Feeding Pigeons Near Barcelona

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#133 Dog Parking In Madrid

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#134 Paid Bathroom In Malaga Spain, Has "Corporate Sponsorship" And A "Gift Shop"

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#135 There Is A Subway Station In Madrid With A Pride Month Theme

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#136 In Barcelona The Sidewalk Is Matched To The Leaves That Fall

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#137 These Pedestrian Lights In Madrid

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#138 Apartment Building In Madrid. The Counterweight For The Elevator Is Outside. (Excuse The Bird Netting - My Phone Couldn't Work Out How To Focus Properly)

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#139 A Colorful, Bullet-Shaped Building In Barcelona

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#140 This ATM In Barcelona Has The Keypad In Reverse Order

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"Today I Learned”: 102 Curious Things About The World People Didn’t Learn At School (New Posts)

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:04:07 +0200

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our minds are always buzzing. Every time we hop online, we’re bombarded with endless amounts of news, data, and entertainment, and it’s bound to make heads spin! While the digital world makes sure our brains never really stop, thankfully, there’s a beloved corner of the internet that helps us feel less overwhelmed by featuring the tastiest bitesize nuggets of information we all appreciate.

We’re talking about the 'Today I Learned' online community, the perfect outlet to pique our curiosity and boost our intelligence. With over 28.8 million members, the group celebrates knowledge by sharing some of the most intriguing and lesser-known things, facts, and truths that can be quickly consumed and understood.

Below, we wrapped up the freshest batch of surprising and valuable tidbits from this powerhouse to add some much-needed value to our feeds. So grab your notebooks and your thinking caps and get ready for an informative ride as you scroll down this list. Be sure to upvote your favorite facts, and then spread some words of wisdom in the comments! Psst! For more goodness from the TIL world, check out Bored Panda's earlier pieces here, here, and right here.

#1

TIL that if two pieces of similar metals touch in a vacuum like outer space, and if both pieces are perfectly flat and polished, they will indeed fuse to effectively make one new piece. Atoms in the metals share electrons and bond permanently. This is called cold welding.

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#2

TIL that at the ancient Olympics, cheating athletes would be fined and the fines used to build bronze statues at the entrance of the Olympic stadium, each inscribed with the name of the cheater and how they cheated

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#3

TIL The Golden Raspberry Awards has made retractions on two occasions. Bruce Willis had his Raspberry category retracted once it was discovered he was suffering from aphasia. Shelley Duvall's nomination was retracted because of Kubrick's mistreatment on The Shining.

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#4

TIL Freddie Mercury’s introductory scatting vocal on "Under Pressure" was improvised during an experiment suggested by David Bowie, as Brian May recalls it: "David said, 'Okay, let’s each of us go in the vocal booth and sing how we think the melody should go and we’ll compile a vocal out of that.'"

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#5

TIL that a drop of water spends an average of nine days in the atmosphere before falling back to Earth. If it should fall in the ocean it may take it over 3000 years before evaporating again.

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#6

TIL somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean are the Disappointment Islands. Named by John Byron in 1765, because he found the natives to be hostile towads him.

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#7

TIL that in response to fans demanding the show Metalpocalipse be continued, Adult Swim set up a live stream of the a fax machine printing the petition to bring back the show… only for the faxes to be dropped straight into a trash bin.

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#8

TIL that Jimmy Carter, at 97, is the oldest living President, the longest-lived President, and also has the longest retirement ( 41 years ) of any President

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#9

TIL: In 1990 a courier was robbed on a street in London, England. The robber made off with bearer bonds to the value of £292 million. Today, this is equivalent to £758 million - or $1.086 billion USD. This is still the highest amount ever stolen in a street robbery.

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#10

TIL Hummingbirds have an exceptional memory due to an enlarged hippocampus. This allows them to remember the exact location of specific hummingbird feeders along their migration path from North America to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

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#11

TIL that in 2006, FBI agents attempted to arrest prison guards at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tallahassee, after having learnt the guards were trading drugs for sex with female inmates. One of the guards opened fire with a personal handgun, killing one agent and wounding another.

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#12

TIL The Carmen Sandiego Show (1991-1995; 295 episodes) was created partially in response to the results of a National Geographic survey that indicated Americans had alarmingly little knowledge of geography, with one in four being unable to locate the Soviet Union or the Pacific Ocean.

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#13

TIL an Orange County man named Jeff Reitz went to Disneyland every day for over 8 years, 2,995 consecutive days, and only stopped because of Covid on March 14, 2020.

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#14

TIL that the Allstate "Mayhem" actor Dean Winters, died for about 3 minutes, and was then revived. The infection that caused this also led to two toes and a thumb needing to be amputated.

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#15

TIL Chicken Parmesan is not an Italian dish, it was invented in America by Italian immigrants and the first published recipe was in a NY newspaper in 1953. The dish became wildly popular in Australia where its served with salad and fries, although they hotly debate if the fries go under the chicken

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#16

TIL the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca was so terrifying to Rome that they would use the phrase "Hannibal is at the gates" whenever disaster struck. When the romans finally defeated Hannibal, they built statues of him in the streets of Rome to advertise their defeat of such a worthy adversary.

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#17

TIL Medieval myths surrounding salamanders being resistant to fire were due to salamanders habit of hibernating in logs… putting another log in the fire = salamander scurrying from the fire … leading people to believe they were “born of fire”.

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#18

TIL of the 'Fry and Turnbull effect' on prostate cancer in the UK. In 2008 news presenter Bill Turnbull and broadcaster Stephen Fry both had a prostate cancer diagnosis and urged other men to come forward for help. It caused a 36% increase in patients receiving treatment the following year.

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#19

TIL the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was founded by FDR's New Deal in 1933. In its 9 year existence the CCC employed nearly 3 million men, planted over 3.5 billion trees, and established more than 700 state parks. It was the most rapid peacetime mobilization in US history.

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#20

TIL that the oldest ship in the world still afloat is the USS Constitution. Built in the 1790s to serve as one of the first ships of the brand-new US Navy, she served for approximately 80 years before being removed from service and converted into a floating museum.

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#21

TIL that Billings, MT has the highest rate of depression in the United States (31% of the population).

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#22

TIL a donut shop in Portland, Oregon was told by the FDA to stop adding medicine to food because it included Nyquil and Pepto Bismol to its donuts.

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#23

TIL Sushi grade and Sashimi grade fish is actually super frozen fish, not fresh fish. It is frozen below -60f. in the usa, there is no regulation, and any supplier can claim sushi grade fish.

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#24

TIL that in 1956, the Comics Code Authority tried to prevent a story from being printed because it involved a black astronaut, even though this was never actually forbidden by the Code. Fortunately, the publisher managed to get the CCA to back down by threatening to take the matter to court.

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#25

TIL cyber criminals with the help of A.I voice cloning software, used a deepfaked voice of a company executive to fool a Emirati bank manager to transfer 35 million dollars into their personal accounts. The bank manager had recognized the executive's voice from having worked with him before.

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#26

The surface layers of the vaginal wall are made of mucosal tissue—similar to the tissue that lines your mouth, nose, and digestive tract.

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#27

TIL For weeks, Ganeshpur, a village in eastern Bihar, India, had to put up with frequent power outages that only seemed to occur a few hours after sunset. It was later revealed that an electrician was cutting the village's power whenever he wanted to see his girlfriend in secrecy in the dark.

#28

TIL Byzantine princess Theophano, wife of Holy Roman emperor Otto was resented by the emperor's courtiers for her peculiar habits, including "luxurius tastes", like demanding to take a bath daily and using "a golden double prong to bring food to her mouth", instead of eating with her hands

#29

TIL that when a poisonous gas leak was found at 11:45pm immediately before the Bhopal disaster in 1984 that killed thousands, a decision was made to do something about it after the 12:15am tea break.

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#30

TIL in 400 BCE Persian engineers created an ice machine in the desert.

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#31

TIL that there's a room in the basement of Oregon State Hospital now known as, "The Room of Forgotten Souls." In 2004, several copper cans were discovered containing the remains of 3,600 psychiatric patients cremated on-site between 1917-1973.

#32

TIL that raw sweet potatoes are actually not very sweet on their own but contain an enzyme called Beta-Amylase which breaks down the starch in the potato and turns it into sugar. When a sweet potato is cooked, the higher temperature speeds up the enzyme resulting in the sweet potato's sweetness.

#33

TIL in silkworm farms of 16th century Italy, delicate silkworm eggs were incubated by women who carried them in small bags next to their skin, sometimes between their breasts

#34

TIL award-winning writer William Goldman would make up bedtime stories for his daughters (4yo & 7yo). One of them wanted tales of princesses, the other wanted brides, so he combined them. These stories became his next book: "The Princess Bride"

#35

TIL: John Michell in 1783, published a paper speculating the existence of black holes, and was forgotten until the 1970s

#36

TIL Lal Bihari Mritak is an Indian farmer and activist who was officially declared dead between 1975 and 1994. He fought with Indian bureaucracy for 19 years to prove that he is alive.

#37

TIL The final episode of M*A*S*H was two and a half hours long and was viewed by an audience of 121 million.

#38

TIL Tonic water was created as an early prophylactic treatment against Malaria (due to the added Quinine) by the British army. They added Gin to improve taste and now we have the G&T.

#39

TIL that in Singapore, one would require a permit to own a car known as the Certificate of Entitlement (COE), often costing as much as the vehicle itself, if not more. Introduced in 1990, its implementation is largely due to regulate the growth of cars in the country.

#40

TIL Apple created a custom mouse colloquially nicknamed 'the hockey puck', that lasted for only two years, 1998-2000, before it was discontinued in favor of a more traditional shape. It is considered one of Apple's more notorious flops.

#41

TIL about Enforcers, an unofficial role in ice hockey who's job is to deter dirty or violent plays by the opposition by responding with more violence.

#42

TIL: Of the 8 known polar bear - grizzly bear hybrids, all of them are descended from the same mother polar bear

#43

TIL When a horse and donkey mate they make a mule (or hinnie). Mules are stronger than horses and donkeys of the same size and are more resilient to disease.

#44

TIL due to a blight that wiped out most N. American Chestnut trees, most domestic Chestnut hardwood is salvaged from old support beams or fallen trees and is very rare/expensive.

#45

TIL The US banned sliced bread during WWII as a rationing measure to save the wax paper and plastic used to wrap it. The ban was reversed 3 months later because there was widespread consumer backlash and savings were less than anticipated.

#46

TIL about rescue buoys used in the English channel in WWII. Designed to provide shelter for the pilots or crew of aircraft shot down or forced to make an emergency landing over water, they contained food, cigarettes, liquor, flares and even board games to pass the time.

#47

TIL Empress Anna of Russia was known for her cruelty and once forced a prince to act as her jester and had him married to her maid. Anna had an ice palace constructed for their wedding where they were locked in for the night and informed they had to consummate if they wished to survive the cold.

#48

TIL when Trading Places, starring Eddie Murphy, came out in 1983 it was legal to use misappropriated government information to trade in the commodity markets. In 2010 it was finally made it illegal and it is known as the "Eddie Murphy Rule". (reposted with valid source)

#49

TIL that the Second Congo War (1998 - 2003), also known as the African World War, was the deadliest conflict since WW2 with 5.4 million deaths.

#50

TIL in the wake of the Mississippi Burning murders, the FBI, having no leads or informants, enlisted the help of mafia enforcer Gregory Scarpa. His kidnap and 'interrogation' of a local suspect provided the information the DOJ needed to prosecute within days.

#51

TIL that 95% of all thoroughbred racehorses today can trace their lineage back to a single horse, Darley Arabian, born over 300 years ago.

#52

TIL that in 1909 the entire town of Ulysses, Kansas was relocated 3 miles west to escape their debts

#53

TIL that in 1962 there was a bill proposed to change the name of Philippines to Malaysia but the then newly independent neighbouring country took the name before the bill was passed.

#54

TIL that fingernails grow 3 times faster than toenails

#55

TIL In the 1940's, the Japanese army designed specialized bombs full of live mice, specifically to infect Chinese and Korean civilians with the Plague (which has a 70% mortality rate without immediate treatment).

#56

TIL Servilia's pearl was a black pearl given by Julius Caesar to his favourite mistress. According to Suetonius it was worth 6 million sesterces (approximately $1.5 billion now.)

#57

TIL that the Chinese warlord Zhang Zongchang, who ruled Shandong during a turbulent period of civil war and was known for his exceptional brutality and sexual exploits, kept his elderly mother near him at all times. Even on campaign, he gave her a personal railcar to accompany his army in.

#58

TIL that the 4th largest polished diamond in the world is in the King’s Crown and a previous crown was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell

#59

TIL that in his famous paper, Computing Machinery And Intelligence, Alan Turing recommended that the Turing Test be performed in a 'telepathy-proof room' so the human couldn't use psychic powers to identify the computer

#60

TIL that the human fingertip can feel the difference between a smooth surface and one with a pattern embedded just 13 nm deep

#61

TIL Snoop Dogg had a sketch comedy show called "Doggy Fizzle Televizzle" in 2002 on MTV. It lasted for eight episodes. The show was canceled after the rapper asked for $1 million to return for a second season.

#62

TIL Before the "Hot-Water-Bottle" people would use other people or animals to keep warm. Families and visitors would all sleep in the same bed. Barn animals were popular. Lap dogs were popular with the wealthy.

#63

TIL that Phil Sokolof, a wealthy businessman who ate fast food daily and suffered a heart attack, launched a $15 million dollar campaign against McDonald's for their "unhealthy menu", forcing the burger chain to switch from cooking in beef tallow to the "healthier" vegetable oil.

#64

TIL: A rattlesnake's rattle doesn’t work like a maraca, with little bits shaking inside. The rattle is actually a bunch of loosely interlocking segments made out of keratin.

#65

TIL everyone has Olfactory Adaption and cannot smell their surroundings after a few minutes. This is why you cannot smell your house but your guests can.

#66

TIL that the Castle Bravo nuclear test was 3x as powerful as the designers expected. This was due to unexpected fission of lithium-7, which greatly increased the yield of the other nuclear reactions.

#67

TIL the NASA X-43 achieved Mach 9.6 with a jet engine. The unmanned 3.6 meter aircraft were used to prove the design and were purposely crashed into the ocean on test completion. An aircraft that could sustain this speed would be able to travel 1000 kilometers every 5 minutes.

#68

TIL that the British royal family owns a stamp collection worth £100 million.

#69

TIL. Babies have around 300 bones in their body at birth. As they grow, the bones fuse together and become 206 bones by adulthood.

#70

TIL that you don’t need a state driver’s license to compete in NASCAR.

#71

TIL Devils Hole is a window into a vast aquifer and an unusual indicator of seismic activity around the world. The pool reacts to large quakes far away. Quakes in Mexico, Japan, Indonesia and Chile have caused water to ‘slosh’ around like water in a bathtub (up to two meter waves)

#72

TIL: The most expensive photograph was made by Man Ray and cost $12.4 million

#73

TIL during the salem witch trials, none of the people who actually confessed of being a witch were executed. All 19 who WERE executed of being a witch refused to confess.

#74

TIL The head of the Gestapo during WW2, Heinrich Muller, was never found. Multiple conflicting stories about his death or survival exist, and he's one of the highest ranking 'missing' Nazis.

#75

TIL Brazilian footballer Rivaldo grew up in poverty and suffered such malnourishment it caused caused bowleggedness and the loss of several adult teeth, and coaches saying he was too physically weak to succeed . Despite this he went onto win the World Cup, the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or.

#76

TIL The success of Rollerball (1975) led to promoters wanting to buy the rights to the in-film sport. The director, Norman Jewison, was outraged as the movie was to show the "sickness and insanity of contact sports and their allure."

#77

TIL the most effective surrender leaflet in WW2 was known as the "Passierschein". It was designed to appeal to German sensibilities for official, fancy documents printed on nice paper with official seals and signatures. It promised safe passage and generous treatment to any who presented it.

#78

TIL that Terry Nichols on June 1, 2004 was sentenced to 161 life sentences plus 9,300 years parole for being an accomplice in the Oklahoma City bombing.

#79

TIL: Qian Xuesen, a Chinese rocket scientist who graduated from MIT and Caltech, a major contributor to the field of engineering and aerodynamics, worked on the Manhattan Project, deported by the US during the Red Scare to China, and became the "Father of Chinese Rocketry"

#80

TIL that Militant Buddhist warrior monks were a major force during the warring states era of Japan with the ruler of kaga province being overthrown by them. They were only defeated when oda nobunaga waged a decade long war against them.

#81

TIL Captive male orcas have a 80-90% rate of dorsal fin collapse, the rate for wild orcas has been estimated at

#82

TIL In June 2022 Belgium returned the gold-capped tooth of Patrice Lumumba. Lumumba had been executed in 1961 and the tooth was all that remained after the first Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo was dissolved in acid and his bones ground to dust.

#83

TIL That John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, acted as the legal defense for the soldiers involved in the Boston massacre. None were charged with murder, and six were acquitted of all crimes.

#84

TIL that the Mechanical Turk, a chess-playing illusion, fooled observers in Europe and the Americas for 84 years, from its creation in 1770 until its destruction by fire in 1854. It was operated by a human chess master hiding within the machine, who gave the Turk the appearance of playing chess.

#85

TIL Chicken Katsu was invented in the late 1800s by a Tokyo restaurant that wanted to offer a European-style meat cutlet to British businessmen

#86

TIL until last year (2021), gas pumps in Hawaii were not allowed to have a hands free mode.

#87

TIL the USA and Canada don't use A4 sized paper, but instead uses Letter sized as their standard which is 8.5 inches by 11 inches.

#88

TIL Mark Twain was one of the first American writers to document native islanders surfing in Polynesia. In his 1872 travelogue, “Roughing It”, Twain describes watching it, and even attempts it himself. But only once.

#89

TIL that during the Pony Express' 18 months of operation, it covered a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times to deliver a total of 34,753 letters, and only lost one bag of mail.

#90

TIL the nineteen days between September 16th and October 4th are the nineteen most common birthdays in the England and Wales

#91

TIL that Francium is the second rarest naturally occurring element--as little as 20–30 g (1oz) exists at any given time throughout the Earth's crust.

#92

TIL the US rationed Coffee for a period of time during WWII, limiting households to 1 pound every 5 weeks, averaging out to one cup per day per household. The rationing began in November 1942 and ended in July 1943.

#93

TIL that when Madonna's first single was released, the record label promoted her as a Black artist, down to making the cover a collage of downtown New York featuring Black people rather than a picture of her. This ended when she convinced the label to let her shoot a music video.

#94

TIL Hans Christian Anderson was huge fanboy of Charles Dickens & annoyed the hell out of him by overstaying his welcome as a guest

#95

TIL of the Loughton incinerator thefts. Between 1988 and 1992 at the Bank of England's incinerator plant, four employees stole more than £600,000 of used bank notes due for incineration. They were eventually found out when the husband of one tried to deposit £100k in used £20s and £50s.

#96

TIL of Suero de Quiñones, a knight who spent a month camped next to a bridge with 10 of his friends to challenge every knight who crossed to a joust for no reason except to meet a goal of breaking "300 lances".

#97

TIL that mosquitos don't feed on blood as their daily source of food; they actually consume nectar. Female mosquitos only require blood as a source of protein to develop their eggs.

#98

TIL the phone number of the very first house to have a residential phone line installed was "1."

#99

TIL that there were many "Southern Unionists" during the US Civil War. 40% of US Military Officers from Virginia fought for the Union and approximately 100,000 Southern Unionists served in the Union Army, with units of White Troops raised from every Southern state except South Carolina.

#100

TIL Prince Jefri of Brunei left hundreds of cars, including over 300 Mercedes-Benz sedans and convertibles, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and others, to rot in the jungles of Brunei. An audit by the Sultan discovered $40 billion in "special transfers"; of which the Prince spent $14.8b.

#101

TIL that OMEGA, Olympic Games official timekeepers and scorers since 1932, had asked organizers before the 1976 Games whether the scoreboards needed to accommodate four digits. They were told it was not necessary. As a result, when Nadia Comaneci performed a perfect routine, the timer showed 1.00.

#102

TIL Marino Faliero, the only Doge of Venice in history to have been executed for a coup attempt, was erased from all official documentation and had his portrait in the Doge’s Palace painted over with a black cloth.

This Group Is Dedicated To Unintentionally Funny Pics, And Here Are 84 Of Their Funniest Posts (New Pics)

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:27 +0200

We all love a good joke, especially when it comes with an unexpected twist that catches us off guard in the best possible way. Laughter is a superpower, after all. It's one of the best ways to communicate, connect, and find joy in daily living. And while not everyone keeps tabs on the funny things happening in front of their eyes, the truth is that humor is everywhere. Even when you least expect it.

To show you what we mean, let us introduce you to one extremely entertaining corner of Reddit called 'Accidental Comedy'. With over 841k members, it's the place for anything that is unintentionally funny. The community is filled with stuff that helps keep our spirits up, from hilarious situations in real life to random giggles erupting online.

Call it irony, a pure coincidence, or the universe working in mysterious ways, but one thing is clear — it's bound to bring a smile to your face. Below, we wrapped up a collection of some of the best finds from the group that lead to utter hilarity. So continue scrolling to enjoy this list, and remember to upvote your favorite pics! And if you're in the mood for some more wonderfully weird and amusing situations, check out Bored Panda's earlier piece of this feature right here.

#1 Some Rather Morbid Town Planning

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#2 Finger

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#3 Super Glue

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#4 I Think Most Of Us Can Probably Empathize With This

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#5 I Feel Attacked

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#6 Ha! What Fantastic Timing!

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#7 Your Defense Mechanic. Sneak 100

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#8 Was Looking Up A Docuseries And Had A Laugh

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#9 Getting In Is The Easy Part

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#10 Anything To Get More Sales

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#11 Thrilling Chase Underway

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#12 The Way My Coworker Wrote His Absence On The Calendar

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#13 We All Prepare Differently For An Emergency

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#14 Why Does Cuddling Always Lead To Sex (¬‿¬)

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#15 Nice Legs, Dude

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#16

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#17 Oh Well

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#18 Onion Relish Just Tastes Better When It's Illegal

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#19 100% Better

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#20 Star Sucks

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#21 He Did What

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#22 This Twig Giving The Finger

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#23 Virginia Is For Lovers ❤️

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#24 My Front Page Had A Nice Coincidence

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#25 Chest Workout

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#26 Well, They Got What They Wanted

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#27 Statue With A Hornet Nest

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#28 Classic Indeed

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#29 Nana, Be Careful

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#30 Accidental Photobomb

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#31 Accidentally Spider Man

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#32 I Was Hesitant To Say So, But, Yes!

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#33 Queen Charles

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#34 My Local Animal Shelter Almost Got Me ?

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#35 Maybe It’s Reverse Psychology

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#36 This Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Thing Right There

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#37 Alrighty Then

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#38 No Internet?

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#39 Which Is It Gonna Be?

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#40 Took Me 10 Seconds To Figure Out What’s Going On

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#41 Moon ->

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#42 Norway's Biggest Newspaper: "Sperm Bank Exploded." "Sarah Swam For 54 Hours."

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#43 Google Speaks The Truth

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#44 Quite The Orgy

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#45 Generic Post, But I Like It

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#46 Global Warming

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#47 Myself

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#48 Getting Older

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#49 A Childish Game Indeed

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#50 Im Pretty Sure This Is An Accidental At Least I Hope Xd

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#51 Get A New Shirt

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#52 Looks Suspicious To Me

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#53 I Will Be God

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#54 Such Unfortunate Placement Of Two Nice Sentiments

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#55 Was Simply Scrolling Through R/Teenagers And Got Very Confused

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#56 Ryan

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#57 The End Of The Rainbow, Is A Hooters

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#58 Coincidence? I Think Not

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#59 Oops, Secrets Revealed

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#60 The Best Solo You Ever Heard

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#61 Hahaha

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#62 Friend Received This In His Email Today...look Out Nfl ?

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#63 F*@! You Too Play Store

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#64 An Appropriate Name

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#65 We Really Don't

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#66 Joe Mama

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#67 "Some Pig!"

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#68 Well, Australia Is Screwed

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#69 That One Made Me Chuckle (Youtube Music)

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#70 Grandpas Friends

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#71 Accidentally Canadian

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#72 So This Is What Popped Up On Pinterest Today

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#73 Death Metal Be Like

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#74 Comedy

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#75 This Happened A While Ago But Still Funny

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#76 Wtf Farmville?

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#77 Perfection

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#78 At Least They're Both Enjoying It

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#79 We Need To Talk To The Design Team

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#80 ...pay No Mind To The Little Blue Sign

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#81 I Think She Handled It Well

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#82 First Thing I Saw When I Clicked World War 3 Trending

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#83 Found This Gem While Scrolling Through Youtube

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83 Horrendous Baking Fails To Make You Feel Better About Your Burnt Muffins

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:35:29 +0200

We’ve had more tearful breakdowns trying to bake than doing anything else in the kitchen. We’re not afraid to admit that! Some things come naturally to us (making toast and frying eggs, for one), but baking is something that we’re learning the hard way. But mistakes only make you stronger, r-right?

Something that makes us feel way better about our culinary skills is the internet. Though there are literally millions and millions of people who are far more talented and capable than we are, at the same time, we’re not among the worst of the worst. Being average can be surprisingly nice. Today, we’re featuring some of the silliest, worst, and most epic baking fails from the aptly named r/bakingfail subreddit.

A small online community, it documents some of the most egregious examples of baking attempts gone very, very wrong. Cursed is the word some people might use. Others might just turn around and run the other way. Scroll down and upvote your fave fails, Pandas. Just remember, we all make mistakes and mistakes are opportunities for growth. But wow, are there a ton of opportunities for that in this list!

Meanwhile, check out Bored Panda’s interview about baking mistakes we can avoid with famous pie artist and published author, Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, aka @thepieous, below.

#1 Perhaps The Ugliest Cinnamon Rolls I’ve Ever Seen. Luckily, They Tasted Amazingly Good

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#2 My Dough Turned Into A Monster

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#3 I Tried Baking A Hedgehog Cake For My Mother's Birthday... It Turned Out So Bad

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Founded all the way back in the late summer of 2013, r/bakingfail is just one of many different food-related subreddits that have carved out niches for themselves online. Like many others, r/bakingfail focuses on the most outrageous and impactful pics.

There are a lot of good and hearty laughs to be had here. Just remember, we’re laughing at the result itself, never the baker. It’s admirable to try something, to experiment with new baking techniques. Despite our best efforts, however, we sometimes fail.

#4 Tried A Meringue Recipe For The First Time. Failed To Get The Stiff Peaks But Decided To Cook Them Anyway. As I Watched Them Slowly Deflate, I Felt My Soul Do The Same

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#5 The First Thing I Ever Baked. They Were Cute, But I Majorly Screwed Up The Bread Itself, Ended Up Being More Like A Cookie Than Bread, Lmfao

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#6 Need I Say More

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Someone who has a good sense of humor might even feel inclined to share pics of their epic disasters with the rest of the web. After all, you might have faced a setback in the kitchen, but it’s also a chance to make someone’s day by making them laugh. At least something good will have come out of it!

However, dealing with these feelings of embarrassment, guilt, and that you’ve just ‘wasted’ [insert an ungodly number of hours] doing something that couldn’t even come out right can be tough. It’s important to remember to be kind to yourself; don’t be too harsh—we can’t all be pros from the moment we pick up our first bag of flour.

#7 Attempt At A Horse Cupcake Cake

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#8 An Attempt At Croquembouche

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#9 Accidentally Made Milk Bread That Looks Exactly Like A Butt

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Talented and world-renowned pie artist Jessica, aka @thepieous, shared some of her thoughts with Bored Panda about baking disasters when trying to recreate something that we see online. Fortunately, many of these problems are predictable and entirely avoidable.

The baking expert shared some of them with us, from rushing the setting and cooling times and not understanding the properties of the food you’re working with to skipping steps in the recipe, being messy, and muddling things up with different ingredients/techniques.

#10 Frog Cupcake

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#11 My Cupcakes Just… Evaporated? Any Idea How?

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#12 So I Made My First Pumpkin Cheesecake. My Kitten Decided To Jump Up And Check It Out. Kitten Tax Included

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According to Jessica, the biggest faux pas she sees online is people rushing the setting and cooling times. “When you see a pristine cake online with perfect sharp edges and clean decorations, you’d better believe the baker took the time to allow the cake to fully cool before adding the next elements, and that those elements are the correct temperature for their application,” she said.

“You can’t pipe rock-hard buttercream straight from the fridge. You can’t smooth sweaty, hot cream cheese frosting in your un-air-conditioned kitchen. Take the time to learn a bit about the ingredients you will be using if this is your first time working with them,” Jessica noted that even watching a short YouTube video about baking techniques can save you “a world of pain.”

#13 I Love The Cursed Hedgehog Cake, Here's Mine, He's A Baked Alaska

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#14 I'm A Fidiot. Recipe Says 12 Muffins But I Only Have A Cupcake Tin. In My Language They Are Often The Same. The Measurements Could Have Worked

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#15 My Poor Chocolate Chip Cookies... Any Help Would Be Appreciated If You Have Any Ideas What Went Wrong

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Meanwhile, your efforts in research will most definitely be rewarded. You should probably take the time to look up the properties of the food that you’re working with beforehand.

For instance, baking expert Jessica noted that some kinds of cake, like cake pop dough, are very dense and are great for handling inserted details while still remaining upright. However, cake sponge, like angel food, is very delicate and can’t bear any weight.

#16 What I Was Trying To Make vs. What I Made

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#17 My Boyfriends Attempt At Baking For The First Time

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#18 Was Going For Croissants, Lot Of Mistakes Along The Way... Still Tasty At Least

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“Meringue, whip cream, gelatin, cheesecake, sorbet, mousse, chocolate, muffin batter, pie crust, gingerbread, chiffon cake, etc., all the delicious components of our favorite desserts have their own foibles and ways they like to be treated (and not treated!) when it comes to decorating,” she explained.

If you want to get good results, especially like those fab pics that you can find scrolling on social media, you have to have the patience and diligence to see your project through. You can’t go skipping steps to save time. Otherwise, you’ll end up with something that looks like “a lumpy mess.”

#19 The Importance Of Scoring The Bottom Of Your Pie Shell

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#20 I Made Cookies

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#21 Cayenne Rolls

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Moreover, if you want to have a pristine-looking end result, you have to work neatly and keep a neat, orderly kitchen. Clean up after yourself. Your cake, pie, and muffins will look far better that way. What’s more, you’ll avoid quite a few potential accidents, too.

#22 So The Recipe Says Divide Into 2 Loaves But I Guess It Should’ve Been 3

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#23 Forgot To Add Yeast To My Bread

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#24 That Time I Made Cookie Monster Cupcakes For My Kid’s Kindergarten Class And Scared The S**t Out Of Them

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“Personal expression in the kitchen is a wonderful thing… But remember, baking is a science, and some things have to be “just so” in order for important chemical reactions to happen. If you aren’t experienced enough in the kitchen (yet) to know what will happen if you swap out one ingredient for another, don’t take the gamble on an important bake. Follow the recipe and save your personal artistic flair for the decorating!” Jessica urges.

#25 Honey! Cookies Are Ready!

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#26 My Amazing Baking Skills

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#27 My Daughter's Cupcakes Are... Disturbing

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According to Jessica, you’ll know when things have gone wrong while baking when the volume or texture is “completely off from the recipe or picture” that you’re trying to copy.

“Cookies that spread out all the way across the baking sheet, cakes that collapse in the center, muffins that have puddles of melted butter soaking the paper liners… All these things are signs that the chemistry just didn’t happen for you this time around!” You can have a taste and see if your nightmarish creation is actually edible. If so, you can crumble it up and make a parfait or trifle out of it.

#28 Overcooked My Cheesecake And Created The Marianas Trench

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#29 Easter Is For Traditions

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#30 Holy Cake

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#31 Toffee Raisin Cookies. Somehow Simultaneously Over And Underbaked. Truly Half-Baked

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#32 Here Are The Thumbprint Cookies I Made Last Year

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#33 Tried Our Best At A 3 Layer Cake

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#34 My Attempt At Football Cookies For Yesterday’s Game

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#35 Expectation V Reality: Alice Medrich "Cocolat" Edition

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#36 They Were Supposed To Be Snowflake Biscuits. I’m Going To Present Them As “Snow Splats”

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#37 Overfilled My Cupcakes

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#38 This Was My First Attempt At Macarons. I Haven't Been Brave Enough To Try Again

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#39 I Made Frog Macarons But The Tops Were Slightly Lumpy

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#40 My Grandmother Made Easter Cookies. They All Look Self-Aware

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#41 Strawberry Galette Fail. Filling Leaked Out And Completely Soaked Through The Bottom Crust

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#42 My Dad Asked Me And My Brother To Make A Cake In A Few Hours With No Prior Experience Or Planning

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#43 Cookie Fail X2

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#44 My Mom Says It Looks Like A Dr Seuss Cake

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#45 Accidentally Added Butter In The Wrong Spot, And All My Filling Melted Out And Scorched

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#46 My "Macarons"

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#47 These Red Velvet Explosions I Made In 2016

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#48 Tried To Make A Sponge Cake. Failed. Tried To Recover It By Frosting It. Failed Harder

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#49 I Present To You: Our Gingerbread House

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#50 Hello Darkness My Old Friend

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#51 Chocolate Molten Crater Cakes – I Mean, Lava Cakes

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#52 Tried To Make A Cake…

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#53 It Was Supposed To Be A Four Strand Braid Challah... I'm Sure It Will Make Excellent Bread Pudding

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#54 I Made Gingernuts Today. They Look And Taste Fine. But I Forgot To Put In The Ginger

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#55 I Have Made A Cursed Mistake... I Forgot To Put Sugar In My Cake. It One Of The Worst Things I've Ever Tasted, And I'm Highly Disappointed

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#56 First Attempt At A Swiss Roll...look At That Cross Section

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#57 Nasty Filthy Ashtray Cookies

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#58 Parchment Paper Pan Liner Didn’t Stay In Place

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#59 Obviously These Macarons Are Utter Perfection

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#60 Made Sweet Potato Biscuits With Purple Sweet Potatoes...got Something That Resembles The Nasty Patty From Spongebob Instead

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#61 No Caption Needed

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#62 These Were Supposed To Be Raspberry Scones But Instead They Are Plague-Ridden Chunks. They Aren't Burnt. No Idea What Happened

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#63 Misread 1 Stick Of Butter For 1 Cup Of Butter

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#64 First Time Making Colored Meringue Cookies. Tasty, But My Family Said They Look Like Alien Turds

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#65 Tried To Make An Opera Cake. It Went… Not Great

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#66 How?

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#67 My Attempt At Macarons. Never Baked Something That Didn't Come From A Box Lol

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#68 Accidentally Used Powdered Sugar Instead Of Flour In Banana Bread

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#69 Didn't Know This Sub Was A Thing. Here's A Baked Dough Because It Didn't Rise Lol

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#70 In A Groggy Stupor I Used The Wrong Pan Size, Didn’t Realize It Wasn’t Done When I Flipped It. Flipped It Back In And Baked It A Bit More, Then Birthed This Ugly Loaf. Twice Baked Blueberry Crumb Loaf/Cake

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#71 Never Trusting Another “Batter Is Supposed To Be Slightly Liquidy” Recipe Again

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#72 Made A Glazed Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake For The First Time A Few Days Ago, But The Glaze Looks… Interesting…

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#73 Fudge Cake That Boiled And Turned Into A Soup

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#74 Me Watching Beginners Guides To Piping As They Effortlessly Create Perfect Flowers Of Every Type: "This Looks So Easy. I Can Definitely Do That." Atleast It Tasted Good

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#75 My Swiss Roll. It Cracked, Looks More Like A Flattened Loaf, And The Filling Is Turning The Sponge Gray. But Tastes Sublime!

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#76 My Mum Has This Habit Of Not Wasting Anything, So She Took My Old Matcha Buttercream, Mixed It With Some Flour, Tossed It In The Oven, And 30 Minites Later, You Got Hard Tack

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#77 Almost

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#78 Slice And Bake Cookie Fail...it Was Supposed To Be Winnie The Pooh

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#79 The First Cake I Made Of 2022 - It's Gonna Be A Long One

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#80 Ugh, Macarons Should Not Look Like This!

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#81 Fumble At The 1 Yard Line

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#82 Macaroons, Anyone?

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#83 Four Layered Banana Cake With Banana Pudding Filling And Cream Cheese Frosting Fall

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Mahsa Amini Dies In Police Custody After Wearing Hijab Incorrectly, Ignites Protests Throughout Iran

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:35:00 +0200

Someone is coming,

someone is coming,

someone who in his heart is with us,

in his breathing is with us,

in his voice is with us,

someone whose coming

can’t be stopped

and handcuffed and thrown in jail…

The protests happening in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested in Tehran by morality police—a dedicated unit that enforces strict dress codes for women, such as wearing the hijab—have taken the international spotlight.

The outpouring of anger for the injustice against women, showcased through burning the hijab and cutting hair, has been met by Iranian authorities with violence and an internet blackout, limiting our knowledge of present-day happenings.

However, what we have seen is enough to terrify and inspire. This is the story of Mahsa Amini. This is the story of all those fighting for justice. This is just the beginning of the fight towards freedom.

Throughout this article, I will be including segments of poetry by Forough Farrokhzad, the first Iranian poet to express her thoughts on discrimination and inequality, describing Iranian women’s untold suffering.

The death of Mahsa Amini in police custody has fueled protests across Iran, in which many women are burning their hijabs and cutting their hair short

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Outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody has fueled protests across Iran, in which many women are burning their hijabs and cutting their hair short. The scale, ferocity and feminist nature of these protests makes them comparable to the last demonstrations in 2019. This has led to clashes with security forces trying to subdue them.

Many came to express solidarity with the 22-year-old woman who was arrested in Tehran by morality police on Tuesday evening, September 13, after traveling from Iran’s Kurdistan region to visit relatives in the capital for an apparent breaking of the dress law.

The 22-year-old woman was arrested in Tehran by the morality police on September 13, after going with her family to visit relatives in the capital

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Walking unveiled or without wearing a hijab in Iran is a punishable crime under the Islamic Hijab Rules. Since the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian law has required all women, regardless of nationality or religious belief, to wear a hijab that covers the head and neck while concealing the hair. They are also asked to cover their arms and legs with loose clothing.

According to IranWire, human rights activists who have spoken to the family say the police grabbed Mahsa and forced her inside a police vehicle. Her brother, Kiarash, attempted to intervene and was told his sister was being taken to the police station for one hour of “re-education” and to receive “guidance” on her attire.

Reports say that the police grabbed Mahsa and forced her inside a police vehicle, saying that she was being taken to the police station for one hour of “re-education”

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Kiarash never saw his sister awake again. Iranian officials announced that she died last Friday, September 16, after suffering a “heart attack” and falling into a coma following her arrest. However, her family assured she had no pre-existing heart condition.

“There were only two hours between her arrest and being taken to hospital,” Kiarash told IranWire. Edited security camera footage released by Iran’s state media appeared to show Mahsa talking with a female official, who grabbed at her clothing.

She is then seen holding her head with her hands and collapsing to the ground at the “re-education” center. There are reports that officers beat Mahsa with a baton and banged her head against one of their vehicles.

Iranian officials announced her death on September 16. She suffered a “heart attack” and fell into a coma following her arrest

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Her father told pro-reform news outlets on Sunday that she was “fit and had no health problems.” He also said his daughter had suffered bruising to her legs. “They’re lying. They’re telling lies. Everything is a lie… no matter how much I begged, they wouldn’t let me see my daughter,” Amjad Amini told BBC on Wednesday.

When he viewed his daughter’s body leading up to her funeral, it was entirely wrapped except for her feet and face – though he noticed bruising on her feet. “I have no idea what they did to her,” he said. He believes that the CCTV footage showed an “edited version” of events.

Her family disagree with this conclusion, accusing the officials of lying and malpractice. “I have no idea what they did to her,” said Mahsa’s father

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CNN reported that an aide to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a “thorough investigation” into Mahsa’s death during a meeting with her family. Abdolreza Pourzahabi, Khamenei’s representative in Iran’s Kurdish province, hoped the family showed “good will to help bring back calm in society.”

During a news conference, Greater Tehran Police Commander Hossein Rahimi denied “false accusations” against the Iranian police, saying they had “done everything” to keep Mahsa alive. He added that Mahsa had not been harmed physically during or after she was taken into custody, and called her death “unfortunate.”

Thousands took to the streets following her death, with women unveiling themselves, burning their hijabs and publicly cutting their hair

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And this is I
a woman alone
at the threshold of a cold season
at the beginning of understanding
the polluted existence of the earth
and the simple and sad pessimism of the sky
and the incapacity of these concrete hands.

Thousands took to the streets, with videos of protests emerging from dozens of towns and cities—ranging from the capital Tehran to more traditionally conservative places like Mashhad. Almost all the provincial towns in Iran’s Kurdish region, including Kermanshah and Hamedan, have seen demonstrations as well.

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Footage from the protests shows people chanting, “Women, life, freedom.” Others can be seen setting up bonfires, scuffling with police, or destroying posters of the country’s Supreme Leader, shouting, “Death to the dictator.”

Women have also taken to cutting off their hair in the streets and sharing videos of themselves wielding scissors and mercilessly snapping away at their long locks. It has been seen as a powerful act of defiance against the 1979 Islamic Hijab Rules. Many have bravely chosen to come to the protests unveiled.

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In one video in Tehran, young protesters march around a bonfire on the street at night, chanting: “We are the children of war. Come on and fight, and we’ll fight back.” In another video, people can be heard shouting: “No to the headscarf, no to the turban, yes to freedom and equality!” Videos with variations of the tag #MahsaAmini have garnered more than 135 million views on TikTok.

Witnesses told CNN that the Tuesday night demonstrations appeared to be “flash protests,” meaning groups formed and dispersed quickly to avoid run-ins with Iran’s forceful security forces.

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It is believed that, so far, 450 people have been injured in the protests. Human rights groups have reported that at least 9 people have been killed

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“Two young men were hit and beaten up by plainclothes police and anti-riot police, then dragged to the van in front of (the) subway entrance gate,” an eyewitness told CNN. “A wounded girl lying on the sidewalk was taken by ambulance to the hospital, and five others arrested on the north side of Enghelab Square.”

Hengaw said 450 people have been injured in the protests. Human rights groups have reported that at least 9 people have been killed. Among those are a 23-year-old in Urmia and a 16-year-old in Piranshahr who were shot dead by security forces during the demonstrations.

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An internet outage—a tactic Iran has previously used to prevent the spread of protests—has been documented following the beginning of the demonstrations

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An internet outage—a tactic Iran has previously used to prevent the spread of protests—has been documented. On Monday, September 19, “real-time network data showed a near-total disruption to internet connectivity in Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan province.” Iran’s minister of communications, Issa Zarepour, said that internet services could be disrupted for “security purposes and discussions related to recent events,” by security forces.

The last time Iran saw such a severe blackout was when authorities tried to contain mass protests in late 2019, after fuel prices increased by as much as 300%. At the time, Iran was taken almost entirely offline, which Oracle’s Internet Intelligence called the “largest internet shutdown ever observed in Iran.”

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The last time Iran saw such a severe blackout was when authorities tried to contain mass protests in late 2019, after fuel prices increased by as much as 300%

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According to CNN, several Iranian state government websites—including the official sites of the President and of Iran’s Central Bank—were also offline, with the hacker collective Anonymous claiming responsibility. “(Greetings) Citizens of Iran. This is a message from Anonymous to all Iran. We are here and we are with you,” a social media account affiliated with the group tweeted on Tuesday.

“We support your determination for peace against brutality and massacres. We know that your determination stems not from vengeance, but from your longing for justice. All tyrants will fall before your courage. Long live free Iranian women.” The hacker collective also took responsibility for temporarily taking down the website of Iran’s state media news agency Fars on early Wednesday morning. The website has since come back online.

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“The authorities must stop targeting, harassing, and detaining women who do not abide by the hijab rules,” said UN Human Rights Chief Nada Al-Nashif

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Acting UN Human Rights Chief Nada Al-Nashif called on Tuesday for a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into Mahsa Amini’s death. She noted that her office had received “numerous, and verified, videos of violent treatment of women” by morality police, who have stepped up their enforcement of hijab rules in recent months.

“The authorities must stop targeting, harassing, and detaining women who do not abide by the hijab rules,” said Al-Nashif, calling for the repeal of all discriminatory laws and regulations that impose mandatory hijab.

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Ms. Nashif has also expressed concerns at “the reported unnecessary or disproportionate use of force” against the thousands of people who have taken part in protests since Mahsa’s death, noting the importance of respecting “the right to peacefully exercise freedom of expression, assembly and association.”

The protests show little sign of slowing. Gender-based violence and discrimination against women, including so-called honor killings, continues in Iran

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The protests show little sign of slowing. Whether Mahsa’s death will become an important moment in the pursuit of freedom for many Iranians or an ember that eventually cools, remains to be seen.

Gender-based violence against women, including so-called honor killings, continues in Iran, and the country’s laws do little to protect them. We will continue to observe the situation as it develops.

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We will continue to observe the situation as it develops and hope that this is the beginning for change

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Why should I stop?
I am a descendant of the trees;
breathing stale air depresses me;
a bird which died advised me to remember the flight;
the ultimate extent of powers is joining
with the bright origin of the sun
and pouring into the understanding of light;
Why should I stop?

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If You’re Having A Bad Day, These 16 Winners From The Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2022 Are Bound To Make It Better

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:57:52 +0200

The legendary photo of Salvador Dali with flying cats, shot in 1948 by the famous photographer Philippe Halsman, demanded 26 takes and six hours of continuous work of three people (and three cats as well). Many photos, winners of the 2022 Animal Friends Comedy Pet Awards, were shot quite by accident - yet look no less impressive.

Yes, we finally waited for it - the winners of the Comedy Pet Awards are already announced, so you are almost guaranteed a good mood from viewing this post! The concentration of cuteness and fun in these images is definitely overflowing.

Bored Panda traditionally talks about the winners of the competition, in 2020 and 2021, and here you can see all the finalists of 2022. Of the hundreds of photographs sent from 70 different countries all over the globe, the organizers at first shortlisted the 30 best, and now we are happy to introduce the winners.

It is possible that you have already given your heart to one of the finalists, so now there is an opportunity to check whether your favorite has managed to win in any of the nominations and just get a charge of great mood!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | ComedyPetPhoto.com

#1 Dog Category Winner: 'Nilo's Love For Water' By Jose Bayon

"Nilo is an adopted puppy about 10 months old. He was hit by a car and was barely saved. Now recovered, he has just discovered water for the first time. His capers and pirouettes show his passion for water. Love at first sight"

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#2 Horse Category Winner: 'Happy, Happy Horses!' By Radim Filipek

"Happy mother and her 3 day old son Monty"

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#3 People's Choice Award Winner: 'Dashing Through The Snow' By Marko Jovanovic

"Carter was on a Euth list in California. We flew from Chicago to Cali to rescue him. This was his first time experiencing snow. As you can see, he couldn't believe he was missing out all these years!"

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The Comedy Pet Awards contest was invented by the organizers of the also world-famous Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. "Following on from the unbelievable success and amazing response that we had from setting up the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards a few years ago, Tom and I had another light bulb moment and it was this: 'Why don't we do another funny photo competition but this time for pets. Wowza, now there’s an idea,'" says Paul Joynson-Hicks, a famous wildlife photographer.

#4 Highly Commended: 'Grandmistress Candy' By Jonathan Casey

"My tabby cat Candy is ranked East Anglia #1"

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#5 Highly Commended: 'Mine, Not Yours!' By Lucy Sellors-Duval

"Benji was determined to be the one to get all the yummy treats during his photo shoot even if it meant stopping his older brother Doug."

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#6 Overall / Cat Category Winner: 'Boom Boom' By Kenichi Morinaga

"Cats are bumped on the wall suddenly. It was like a cartoon bamped boom boom. So funny moment."

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"Through the Comedy Pets, we want to promote positive awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrate the incredible and valuable contribution that pets can and do have on our lives," the founders claim. "Thanks to the support of our brilliant competition partner, Animal Friends, this year we are donating £10,000 each to three separate charities to help improve the life of pets and promote their work."

#7 All Other Animals Category Winner: 'Smokin' Alpaca' By Stefan Brusius

"He looks like he is smoking a cigar."

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#8 Junior Category Winner: 'Jack The Cat Stuck In The Hedge' By Freya Sharpe

"We had gone out for the day and came home to find our kitten Jack had got stuck in the hedge!"

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#9 Highly Commended: 'Revenge Of The Tennis Ball' By Christopher Johnson

"This is Star playing in the snow in a local field and getting surprised by a passing tennis ball."

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As you probably know, the whole history of mankind is actually the history of kitties' and doggos' rivalry. In 2021, a photo of a dog won, and this year cats strike back. Overall winner 2022 is a photo called "Boom Boom" captured by Kenichi Morinaga from Fukuoka, Japan.

Kenichi specializes in wedding photography, as well as in cat pictures, but the winning photo was shot quite by accident. "Cats just collided on the fence by accident," the winner tells. "It turned out a very funny moment, as it happens in cartoons."

#10 Highly Commended: 'Werewolf 2.0' By Karl Goldhamer

"Even a werewolf needs to relax sometimes..."

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#11 Highly Commended: 'Too Desperate' By Kazutoshi Ono

"She is my lovely kitty that is rescued from my local cat care facility. This is just a door continued to a corridor. Sometimes she jump up and holds a door so that maybe she is too desperate to go out."

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#12 Highly Commended: 'Now, How Do I Upload My Pics?' By Kenichi Morinaga

"I gotta smart phone so I want to upload my pics for my SNS. But I don't know how to use it. Please someone tell me how to use it."

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However, the doggos also did not go unnoticed. The winner in the Dog category was a shot of a 10-month adopted puppy called Nilo who, for the first time in his life, discovered water, and received a complete range of pleasure. The author of this picture is Jose Bayon.

By the way, dog lovers can be glad that in the People's Choice category, the victory went to photographer Marco Jovanovich, whose picture of a dog named Carter, bathing in the snow with great pleasure, was extremely appreciated by the audience. Carter also has his own great story - he was on a euthanasia list in California, and the new owners made a journey from Chicago to save him. Definitely, it was worth it!

#13 Highly Commended: 'Purr-Etty Pleeeaase!' By Sarah Fiona Helme

"Rosie was helping me in the greenhouse and decided to try, in her most engaging way, (and with the help of the wheelbarrow to stand on), to persuade me into giving her some of her favourite treats - which, being a lowly cat servant with no willpower, I did!"

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#14 Comedy Pet Team Favourite: 'Chauffeur Dog' By Mehmet Aslan

"The situation I encountered at traffic lights. At first I thought it was really like using a dog!"

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#15 Highly Commended: 'Omg What Is That' By Beth Noble

"CK shows his surprised face."

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In the Horse category, the winner is the photo "Happy, Happy Horses!" by Radim Filipek, showing a happy mother with her three-day-old foal named Monty. And among all other animals, the best photo of that incredibly imperturbable alpaca was chosen, which looks as if it was smoking a cigar. However, this is just a twig, the author of the funny picture, photographer Stefan Brusius, deliberately notes.

#16 Pets Who Look Like Owners Category Winner: 'Dave And Dudley' By Judy Nussenblatt

"This is my friend, David, and his dog Dudley. During the early days of Covid, David and I took advantage of a beautiful day and we were out shooting pictures. Dudley was so excited when we got back that he threw his front paws around David's shoulders and I snapped this picture. They both look like they could use a good haircut, but it was Covid....so who cares...."

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The rest of the photos presented here belong to the Highly Commented category and, perhaps, the following year, their authors might become winners. By the way, already in April 2023, taking photos for a new competition starts, so if you have a camera and a funny pet - maybe this is a sign from above to try to win the next contest?

In any case, enjoy these amazing pictures of our best and funniest friends, and we are almost sure that they have just provided you with a good mood for the whole day!

Parents Refuse To Pay 15-Year-Old For Babysitting 7 Kids For 9 Hours, And The Internet Is Furious

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:54:58 +0200

Not only do Americans say smaller families are more ideal, but they are also having smaller families. In 1976, 36% of women in their early 40s had given birth to four or more children, while just 22% gave birth to two. But nowadays, it’s more common for women of the same age to have two children (35% ) and not four or more (12%).

However, bigger households are still a thing, and parents who are creating them often seek babysitters to help them take a break from their hectic everyday life. The sad thing is that some of them are hiring teens so they could exploit them.

A few days ago, a man named Shane made a tweet, detailing the terrible experience his niece had after she agreed to babysit 7 kids for 9 hours, and sadly, plenty of other people related by sharing similar experiences of their own.

One 15-year-old worked her butt off babysitting 7 kids and she wasn’t even paid for it

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It wasn’t because she did a bad job or anything — the parents mislead her

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After the story went viral, her uncle (the person who shared it online) provided more info on the situation

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People like Shane’s niece are becoming increasingly more valuable.

UrbanSitter, which connects people with child care and other household help, analyzed booking data from more than 10,000 families and found that the average hourly rate for a babysitter climbed 11% in 2021 to $20.57 an hour (far outpacing the 7% rate of inflation).

(For comparison, babysitting rates only rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020.)

Understandably, it had to be a big blow for many working parents. But higher wages are great news for babysitters themselves, who have had a long history of being underpaid.

The bumps that we saw this last year, it was just really disproportionate to anything we’ve seen previously,” Lynn Perkins, the founder and CEO of UrbanSitter, told Axios.

Annual increases of 4% to 5% were typical in the past, but “this is the first year we’ve seen it really outpace inflation significantly.”

However, the $20.57 an hour average is for one child. For two, it was $23.25, and for three, parents paid $24.35 an hour. So Shane’s niece should’ve made at least a couple of hundred dollars.

Sitters with big credentials have also joined the market amid the labor shortage, but they are charging even more.

“We have seen more former teachers, nurses, early childhood education specialists, and others leave their jobs to pursue other opportunities,” including babysitting, tutoring, and elder care, Perkins said.

But people still had many questions:

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Some also gave advice on how to act if this happens to you:

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While others shared similar experiences:

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Marketing Coordinator Candidate Is Asked To Fill Out A Paper Application For A Job, Says That’s "Disrespectful”

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:52:41 +0200

Job interviews are often stressful for the candidates applying. We rehearse our answers to questions we expect to receive to avoid any surprises and do our research on the company to ensure we sound well prepared, but one scenario we often don’t anticipate is realizing that we just don’t like the company. A job interview is a two-way street, after all, so there’s no point in taking a job if you had an awful experience at the interview.

One woman, Natalya Haddix, recently detailed on TikTok her negative experience during the interview process at a potential job. After being frustrated and confused by many factors, Natalya ended up walking out before she had even completed the interview. After she shared the experience online, however, not all viewers agreed with Natalya’s reasoning.

Below, you will find Natalya’s full explanation of her experience, as well as some of the replies viewers have left, so you can decide for yourself whether or not the red flags she spotted would have been deal breakers for you too. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and if you have ever walked out of a job interview, we would love to hear why. Then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring times applicants changed their minds during an interview, you can find that right here.

After a job interview left a bad taste in her mouth, Natalya Haddix decided to detail her negative experience online

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You can hear Natalya tell the full story right here

@natalyahaddix It’s a corporate nightmare. #interviewprep #corporatelife #entrepreneurtok ♬ original sound – Natalya Haddix

After a viewer commented that this interview process would have been normal for older generations, Natalya responded with another video defending her opinions

You can see Natalya’s follow up video right here

@natalyahaddix Replying to @sandrapedersen1 city girls act their wage. #SephoraConcealers #DrPepperTuitionContest #citygirls #genz #joblife ♬ original sound – Natalya Haddix

If a company wants to gain new workers, it’s vital that they conduct their interviews in a way that makes potential employees feel safe, comfortable and excited about the possibility of working there. We all need jobs to pay our bills and put food on the table, but especially nowadays, amidst the Great Resignation, employees are not willing to settle for just anything. Natalya had every right to walk out of this interview when she decided that she just was not feeling great about the whole thing.

And while viewers are split about whether or not Natalya was being reasonable or dramatic about her issues with this company, there is no question that all businesses should know how to conduct a professional interview, whatever that means to them. According to a piece Rebecca Knight wrote for Harvard Business Review, the interview process is extremely important for employers to focus on.

John Sullivan, an HR expert and professor of management at San Francisco State University, warns that if a company’s interview process leaves a bad taste in candidates’ mouths, “They will roll their eyes and find other opportunities.” So how can hiring managers prevent this from happening? Step one is to be prepared with relevant questions. Employers can create a list of the most important attributes they want their new hires to have, based on what they value in their current staff, and then create their interview questions aimed at making sure they find people with similar skills and work ethics.

Another great way to keep candidates’ stress levels low and ensure they perform well during the interview is letting them know some of the topics that will be discussed ahead of time. It’s also helpful to be flexible and willing to meet at a time that’s convenient for them. Employers can even fill candidates in on things like the office’s dress code and what the building looks like, so there are as few surprises as possible when the actual interview arrives.

And when it comes to things to avoid when interviewing candidates, employers should never forget to prepare for their interviews. They should know what they’re looking for when the interview begins. It can also be a bad idea to get too many colleagues involved in the interview process. Too many cooks in the kitchen can make decision making hard or stress an applicant out. Finally, be careful not to focus too much on ‘cultural fit’ as people can always adapt.

We would love to hear your thoughts down below on Natalya’s video. Would you have walked out of this interview process as well, or did it sound perfectly fine to you? Regardless of what you think about her decision, however, it’s important for everyone to feel confident and comfortable where they end up working. So I hope for her sake that she is able to find a job that she genuinely enjoys.

Viewers are split about the situation, with some agreeing with Natalya and others noting that there is a generational divide

Bored Panda has reached out to Natalya via email, and we will update this story as soon as we hear back.

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"Custom Characters In Cutscenes”: 88 Examples Of People Looking Like Custom Characters

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:15:21 +0200

Wait a moment… something doesn’t feel right. But we can’t quite put our finger on it. Is it the person in the shark costume sitting at the front of the class? The guy dressed as his fave anime character doing backflips in the hall? Or perhaps the person in the clown suit walking among a group of sharply but conservatively dressed business professionals outside?

The rules of society and social norms don’t seem to apply to you if you’re the protagonist of your own story… or at least if you think you’re one. That means that you can dress like you want whenever you want, no matter how much you stand out from the crowd. For some, that’s the entire point. For others, it happens entirely by accident.

The ‘Custom Characters in Cutscenes’ online community shares impressive and hilarious photos of people standing out all too much with their clothes and costumes. Pretty much like custom-designed video game characters would in otherwise atmospheric and serious cutscenes. Check out all the fun and silliness below, Pandas. Upvote your fave pics, tell us which of these you loved the most, and be sure to tell us about the time you made a huge contrast with your outfit.

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#1 Elves, Not Elvis

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Bored Panda wanted to have a chat about unusual styles of clothing and feeling confident in our skin, so we got in touch with fashion expert Lynn Taylor, the CEO of Behind the Buckle, a bestselling author, as well as an expert featured on Psychology Today. For Lynn, fashion is all about creativity and making personal statements.

"When debating whether to wear something unusual or off the beaten path, a great Dr. Seuss quote comes to mind: 'Be who you are and say how you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.' Fashion is all about being creative and making a personal statement. Never let others dictate that," she urged people to be more confident and embrace what they want to wear.

"While there may be societal norms and general dress codes in the office (albeit more casual than ever), this is a key opportunity in life to be yourself. How wonderful to have choices and create a distinctive look for yourself each day. Remote work has certainly given people a chance to dress the way they feel," she said.

"Being able to pull off an unusual look not only involves placing less importance on what people think and making yourself happy. It also requires you to be confident in yourself and your choices. Your mindset should be, 'Hi, this is me. I hope you like it, but if you don’t, that’s okay, too!'"

#2 I Get Dead Rising 4 Flashbacks

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#3 My Dad Retiring In 05 (Estimation) Ft My Older Sister Who Somehow Got Into The Pentagon With That Hair

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Fashion expert Lynn, the head of Behind the Buckle, said that it would be "a sad day" if everyone was forced to wear "vanilla clothing" all the time, in all aspects of their lives. However, that's not to say that it's 'easy' to stand out. Many of us know from experience how nervous we can get when we're about to meet our friends or colleagues and we've got a new set of clothing on. Especially if it's far from conservative.

"Fashion was always designed to be fun, not drudgery or compliance. In fashion as in life, where there is risk, there is often reward. If you’re concerned, you can always look at this as an experiment. See how you feel in the apparel and accessories… and listen to the comments IF you’re interested in changing things up," Lynn told Bored Panda. "When other people judge, what is the worst that can happen; can their comments kill you? Likely not! If you do get a negative comment, you have a couple choices. Fight back or adopt the high road. The latter is always the one that will give you more peace of mind."

Lynn, from Behind the Buckle, was also kind enough to share some ideas for being fashion-forward this autumn and winter. "This fall and winter, you can expect to see a lot of creativity in the fashion world. The pandemic triggered the need for designers and all of us—to step out of ho-hum attire and get a little rebellious!"

Here is Lynn's advice for women: "Retro, BoHo, and Vintage may be here for quite some time as it’s such a popular look that’s been growing in popularity. This means everything from earthy colors and dressy denim, to cowboy boots, floral prints patchwork (including denim), fringes, crochet knits, and more. The sustainable movement triggered a resurgence in the artisan look, which was part of the bohemian boom."

#4 Every One Of My Characters Ever

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#5 My Friend In High School Yearbook Photo

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#6 Guess Skyrim Got A Happy Meal Toy Deal

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She suggests looking for baggy jeans, dressing in layers, vests, blazers, oversized sweaters and jackets, and bright colors in coats and jackets. "You’ll see blazers paired with mini skirts, as well as pleated skirts, plaid, crop tops, corsets, cargo pants, and colorful accessories. Platform shoes, but also ballet flats are in. Interestingly, this fall and winter, skirts are everywhere on the hemline, including midi, maxi, and micro mini. Lots of choices, and super hot when paired with a cool belt," Lynn told Bored Panda.

"You can never go wrong with a time-honored, classic look, also popular this fall and winter. For example, button-down shirts, blazers, classic nice accessories, and even ties for women. That masculine twist is in vogue, as a gender-neutral trend takes hold. Belts are having a resurgence, including when worn in creative ways: thin, medium and wide, over a dress or jacket, even a couple layers of belts!" Lynn gave an example of a popular Western-style waist belt from Behind the Buckle's Instagram page as well.

"Athluxury has also emerged since the pandemic. Designers are collaborating with athletic wear companies to make a bold new statement. Finally, your gold jewelry still has a future, but silver is reemerging. Think mainly clunky and statement style."

Meanwhile, for men, fashion expert Lynn suggests going for shoulder pads, double-breasted jackets, a classic tie, baggy jeans, patterned lounge sets, chisel-toed boots, sweater vests, geometric-designed knit sweaters, faux fur, leather (and pleather) jackets, plus varsity and safari jackets. Expect to see everything from polo shirts to turtlenecks… and a lot in between."

#7 Hmmm

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#8 Nasa “Mars 2020” Team Members

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#9 I Am Doo Doo, The Clown, The Hero

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Halloween’s just around the corner, so some of these pics might actually work to inspire you if you haven’t got your costumes picked out, Pandas. Us? We’ve got our eyes glued to the silly shark costume and are seriously considering donning Darth Vader’s armor.

Though the beauty of it all, and the mark of true confidence, is dressing up this way when it’s nowhere near costume season. Far from everyone has the guts to wear whatever they like… and it’s a sign that they definitely value fun over what other people might think of them.

Founded nearly 5 years ago, in mid-December of 2017, the r/CustomPlayerCutscene subreddit is currently home to 62.8k members. They are pretty loose on the rules, so just remember to post pics related to the topic and try and be polite to other community members.

When it comes to ‘pulling off’ an item of clothing or an elaborately experimental new style, at the core of it all, we feel, is whether or not you have enough confidence. If you move with conviction and grace, if you believe in yourself, you can convince practically anyone that you definitely have a ‘right’ to wear what you’re wearing.

#10 My Buddy Was Told He Could Wear A Costume

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#11 Take Me To Your Leader

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#12 Election Day In Mongolia

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Of course, having a deeper understanding of how cuts, fabrics, and colors work and resonate with each other can give you more tools to work with. That way, your outfits can be at the cutting edge of fashion yet stay grounded in the ‘rules’ of style. It’s often a question of how well you can balance your desire to be daring with what might be considered to be ‘objectively’ good at this point in time.

A while back, we spoke about fashion and style mistakes with talented fashion designer Oyinda Akinfenwa, the founder of the Janore brand, from Nigeria. She explained to Bored Panda that when designers make outfits, it can be hard for them to see where they went wrong without outside input.

"It’s hard to notice your own mistakes on your outfits until someone points them out because to you, it seems amazing because it is your work and you want to be proud of it, without realizing it may not be exactly as good as you think," she said that seeking someone’s opinion on your outfits, whether you’re designing them or simply wearing them, is often a good idea.

#13 I’m Amazed People Like This Exist

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#14 Donald Glover Has Strong Custom Character Energy

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#15 Vladimir Franz (Middle) Was Polling Strongly In The 2013 Czech Elections But Was Not Elected

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"It’s really hard for creatives to give themselves criticism most times because of how hard we work to create the pieces we have, so most times we tend to not try to over-analyze the result,” she said how clothing designers tend to think.

#16 You Can Literally Spot Her

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#17 When You’re Sick And Tired Of Traditional Death Metal Band Names And Logos

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#18 Uh Oh

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For fashion expert Oyinda, one of the biggest (if not the biggest) mistakes that people can make is over-accessorizing. They simply focus on accessories far too much, and the end result isn’t very pleasing to the eye. Less is more.

#19 Gta Online Heist Cutscene With Mods

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#20 Meeting With The Leaders Of Your City

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#21 Say Cheeese

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"People tend to add too much on when the outfit they’re wearing already has a lot going on which makes it seem tacky. Also, it takes away from the outfit because no one will be looking at the outfit, just be confused about what is going on with the entire dressing," the designer said.

#22 Anti-Bolsonaro Protest In Rio De Janeiro

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#23 For Our American Subscribers: This Is How An Election Count Looks In A Well-Functioning Democracy

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#24 When The Game Lets You Dress Up Your Character

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Something else to keep in mind is the type of shoes you’re wearing. Many people don’t put enough emphasis on their footwear. However, they can make or break the entire outfit!

"This is very common as people tend to wear the wrong shoes for certain outfits which really brings down the whole look, by the time you start admiring them and get to their feet and you’re disappointed by their shoes,” she said.

#25 The High Council

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#26 When You Find All The Hidden Goats In Each Level You Unlock This Guy

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#27 Family Photo

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According to the fashion designer, some quick ways to appear more stylish include wearing knuckle rings to “elevate your look no matter what you’re wearing,” and getting your nails done. It’s the small details that can really help bring the entire look together, no matter what you’re wearing.

#28 If This Is A Repost Lemme Know

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#29 Halloween During A Pandemic Is Making Some Weird Moments

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#30 The Cutscene Before The Final Boss Fight

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#31 Ghostface Playing The Lottery

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#32 Cinnamon Toast Crunch

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#33 Dominoes

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#34 Rocket Mannnn

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#35 When Your Custom Character Appears In A Cutscene:

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#36 This Photo Of Me With The Rest Of The Class Committee. Immortalized In Our Yearbook

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#37 Attending A Bill Signing In San Francisco

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#38 Hmmm

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#39 Nice Day For A White Wedding

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#40 Sauron

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#41 A Police Convention In Russia

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#42 When You Don’t Realize Your Sitting Next To A Celebrity

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#43 It's Okay I Know A Guy From The South,.. Bubba Fett

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#44 Jessica Nigri At Rtx

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#45 Let’s Get One With Everyone!

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#46 When You Drag The Height Slider To The Maximum

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#47 This Belongs Here

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#48 An Artist Among Artists

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#49 Indognito

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#50 Level 9 Paladin

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#51 Going To Battle With A Legendary Skin

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#52 When Your Character Graduates School

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#53 Sir Protestor Of Portlandia

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#54 Custom Character In The Commitee On Environment And Sustainable Development

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#55 If Cooking Mama Had Cutscenes

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#56 United Nations Representative From Papua New Guinea

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#57 Me_irl

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#58 Limp Bizkit’s Profile Picture On Apple Music

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#59 Official Daily Conference About The Covid Situation. Context: It's Childrens' Day Today In Argentina

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#60 Sonicfox Representing The Only Country That Matters

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#61 Danish Prime Minister Visiting A Mink Farmer

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#62 In 2015, Godzilla Became An Official Japanese Citizen And Was Also Employed As A Tourism Ambassador Of Japan

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#63 When You Like Collecting Gag Loot

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#64 Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garret In High School

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#65 Jack Sparrow Playing Poker

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#66 If Chess.com Had Skins

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#67 Don't Know If This Has Been Posted Here

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#68 German Drag Queen Olivia Jones At The Federal Assembly In 2017

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#69 Nah, It’s Cool I Can Carry Both

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#70 Loving The New Shaman Class Accessories Added In This Dlc Pack

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#71 First Class Of Graduates From A Tech Institute Which Was The First To Offer Video Game Development Courses In 1998, Sponsored By Nintendo Of America

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#72 Hmmm

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#73 In The Crowd

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#74 Russia During Corona

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#75 Mayor Of Chicago Lori Lightfoot

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#76 Simon Neil Of Biffy Clyro At The Brits This Evening, Fresh Out Of The Character Creation Screen

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#77 Today In The European Parliament

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#78 This Man With The Rarest Items

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#79 Vaporeon

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#80 Ready For Battle

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#81 A Beautiful Family Picture

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#82 The Nominees For African Footballer Of The Year 2016

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#83 Random Outfit Generation In Any Of The Sims Games Really

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#84 Bruh

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#85 On R/Blursedimages

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#86 Found This Creature At A Coffee Shop. Straight Out Of Gta With A Bright Red Cowboy Hat

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#87 Member Of Congress Simulator

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#88 Duncan Trussell On Joe Rogan

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58 People Share The Most Wholesome Animal Facts They Know

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:53:48 +0200

Fluffy, furry, scaly, fuzzy, prickly, spiky, slimy, feathery, or hairy, there is no shortage of variety in the animal kingdom. And while we may have our preferences of favorite animals based on how easily they can be domesticated, how intelligent they are, how well they hunt their prey or how adorable we find them, today we’re here to celebrate another feature that animals can exhibit: being wholesome.

They might not be able to post heartwarming dedications to their loved ones on social media or bring their partners breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning, but animals still manage to show that they love and care for each other and their environment in their own special ways. Reddit user Pancakebunny15 recently reached out asking for people to share wholesome animal facts they know, and boy, did their answers warm our hearts.

We’ve gathered some of the sweetest facts down below that might change how you view some of these species, so I’ll warn you right now, you might feel the temptation to adopt an elephant or a raven after reading this article. Be sure to upvote all of the facts that bring a smile to your face, and then let us know in the comments if you have any more wholesome animal facts to share. And then if you’re on the hunt for even more precious animal facts that might make you say “awww”, check out this Bored Panda article next.

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Humans aren't the only species to be found to keep other animals as pets/livestock in a way that resembles us much more than you might think. Some spiders have pet frogs. Some types of ants will raise aphids like livestock. In captivity the list expands--Like how many cheetahs in captivity have emotional support service dogs to help them with anxiety and other issues, especially in breeding programs where a happy cheetah is MUCH more likely to be able to carry to term. Even species that don't exhibit the behavior yet show that they could if presented with the right option of pet--See elephants getting excited about cute things, and being very gentle with anything they know is smaller/weaker than them.

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Dogs evolved the ability to move their eyebrows to better communicate with humans.

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When they hear running water, beavers will automatically start to build a dam. We know this because people put a speaker playing sounds of running water next to beavers, and the first thing they did was start building a dam on the speaker.

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There are plenty of reasons to love animals, from the companionship they can provide us with to the joy that we receive from observing them. But we sometimes forget that many creatures, aside from cats and dogs, are out there spreading joy and positive energy all the time. Elephants, for example, are often considered one of the world’s most wholesome animals because they are one of the only species that is known to grieve the death of their loved ones.

They have funeral traditions, such as touching the diseased elephant with their trunks, having moments of silence and covering the body with leaves and branches. These rituals to honor the dead can even last multiple days after an elephant has passed. On a lighter note, elephants are also considered wholesome due to their fear of bees. Despite how tiny bees are compared to them, they flee when they hear the buzzing sound and are always sure to warn one another when a bee is near.

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Mama cats can sense when their kitten(s) are having nightmares, so they tightly pull them into a hug and lick their faces to aid them

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I saw a video not too long ago of some research ravens given small toys to play with. When the researchers came to collect the toys the ravens hid the toys and tried to trick the researchers into looking in fake hiding spots so they wouldn't find and take the toys away.

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#6

Pigeons are not wild animals, they are feral. Every pigeon in your city is descended from escaped domesticated birds. You could catch and tame a pigeon just like any stray dog or cat.

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When it comes to the world’s friendliest wild animals, the capybara is certain to make it on the list. These giant rodents weigh about 150 pounds, but they are filled with love and compassion. They are known to be friendly towards a variety of other species, including humans, cats, birds, camels and even crocodiles. In fact, they often serve as a mode of transportation for birds and monkeys who don’t feel like walking or flying.

In the United States, it is actually legal to have a capybara as a pet in Texas and Pennsylvania, but if you’re looking to adopt, keep in mind that you’ll need to get at least two. They’re extremely social animals who will get lonely without a companion, and they need plenty of space to roam around, ideally with a pool or lake to wade into as well. But if you come across one in the wild, be careful not to get too close. Not because they’re likely to harm you, but because they might be hosting ticks who won’t be as friendly towards you.

#7

Sometimes dogs in movies have had to have their tails replaced with CGI because their real ones were wagging too much.

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#8

Cows have best friends

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#9

Cats sleep on your shoes because they are comforted by your scent. They may also sleep on your sheets or laundry.

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Another one of the world’s friendliest animals that might surprise you is the bearded dragon. Although they do not always bond with their own species, they have been known to be kind to humans. They enjoy being held by people and those that are kept as pets will often spend a few hours hanging out on their owners’ shoulders. Their diets consist of a variety of foods, including greens, fruits, leaves, meat and insects, but we have no reason to fear they'll go for a bite of us. In fact, you can even tell how they’re feeling based on how their colors change, so you might say they wear their feelings on their sleeves (or their scales, same thing right?).

#10

During the Australian wildfires, wombats started extending their burrows to other animals in need even including birds and reptiles and had different “rooms” set up for each species to stay safe and even started digging their “entryways” bigger for bigger animals like sheep ? ?

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#11

Dogs love us just as much as we love them.

Scientists studied their brainwaves and they showed a significant difference between being shown the image of a stranger and the image of their owner. Furthermore, the “pleasure center” of their brain shows more activity with humans than it does with other dogs

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#12

Orcas have incredibly complex social structures. They have different languages and regional dialects. They have names. They sing and dance. Pods that are close and speak the same language will mourn deaths and celebrate births together, even from other pods, other families. Their young are largely taught by the matriarch(s) of the pod, and they're able to teach verbally, rather than by showing.

This means they have *culture*. Traditions, not just instinct or patterns. One of the only animals in the world that has that.

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#13

Otters hold each other’s hands when they are sleeping so they don’t float away.

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#14

There’s an aquarium in Japan that has eels who are antisocial, but because of the constant exposure to people, they’ve learned to be comfortable with humans. But due to the pandemic, eels went back to being isolated creatures, until the aquarium decided to FaceTime the eels. Yes, FaceTiming eels.

They eventually went back to be comfortable to humans.

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#15

In Switzerland it is illegal to own only one Guinea Pig as they get lonely

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#16

English mastiffs sailed on the Mayflower:

Most people wouldn't consider dogs that can weigh nearly 200 pounds an "essential," but most people weren't John Goodman.

The 25-year-old pilgrim brought his English mastiffs on the Mayflower with him, and they sailed to the New World. Though the master didn't last long, the community adopted his dogs, and cared for them.

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#17

Geese mate for life

#18

1/3 of all giraffes are thought to be gay or have gay relationships

#19

Foxes aren't as solitary creatures as people think. In fact (especially in urban situations), Vixens will often group up together and take care of each other's babies. One watches over the kits, while the others go out and hunt.

Vixens are also known to simply adopt orphaned kits and raise them as their own.

#20

When a herd of antelopes is being chased by a predator , random antelopes will hop up high above the grass even though running in the ground is faster. The idea is that the predator will pursue the ones it sees and if random ones hop enough the predator will spend more time trying to pick a target and expending energy. This allows the herd to escape even though it is riskier for the individual.

#21

Rats will help free other rats from uncomfortable position, even if it means sharing food or getting no reward at all.

Rats have more empathy than humans

#22

Vampire bats will share food with other vampire bats who haven't fed in the last day or two (their metabolism means they die if they don't eat roughly every three days). This helps support members of the colony, even though it puts the sharer at risk. It is considered one of the few forms of altruism observed in non-human animals.

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#23

The Saimaa seal, native to the Finnish lake Saimaa, is making a slow recovery and will likely cease from being extremely endangered in a few years. The population has doubled to 300 in 20 years.

#24

Forty-five percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owner's bed.

#25

You've never met someone over 35 who had a crested gecko for a pet as a kid. Because they were thought to be extinct and were rediscovered in 1994.

#26

Domestic kittens need to remain with their mother for four months because they need education. They'll live more than twenty years, but only if you give them proper (expensive) food and you don't let them roam the streets.

#27

Zebras can’t sleep alone which leads to my theory Marty spent like 80% of the Madagascar movies as a raging insomniac hence explaining his erratic personality at times

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#28

Elephants can detect water underground. They will use their tusks, feet and trunks to dig it out. Other animals are aware and will sit near by waiting for their turn at the water spot

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#29

Despite all the weirdness that is the Platypus, they are still discovering weird things about it.
Within the past two years it was discovered that platypus fur glows [blue-green](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/platypus-glow-blue-green-ultraviolet-light-fluorescent-fur) when exposed to ultraviolet light.

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#30

There are reports of elephants finding humans sleeping under trees and the elephants think they're dead. People have woken up with elephants gently stroking them with their trunk and in some cases they try to cover them with branches and sticks as a "burial"

Elephants are one of the few animals who mourn their dead and have rituals.

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#31

if a cat blinks slowly at you it’s giving you a hug and if you blink slowly back you can give it a hug in its language

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#32

In a recent study, researchers put one rat in an uncomfortably small, confined space that can be opened by another rat on the outside. The Outside Rat would figure out how to release the Trapped Rat when they made sounds of distress. Even when the researchers distracted the Outside Rat with treats, it would save a treat for the Trapped Rat when it let it out. Basically proving that rats have empathy.

Which I already knew, I love rats. They make amazing pets, clean & smart. It's just a damn shame that they only live about 3-4 years on average. Plenty of time to break your heart, but definitely not long enough.

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#33

My father in law worked for a commercial plumbing company. They got a job putting in all the water related stuff for the primate enclosures at the local zoo. While working near orangutans, they had to not leave their tools unattended, and take inventory when they left. The orangutans would try to use the tools to take their enclosure apart.

Bonus Wholesome: Years later, my son got a book on animals at the book fair. Reading it together, when we got to the part about orangutans it said, "orangutans are so smart, plumbers working on their enclosures at the (Hometown) Zoo had to be careful not to get their tools taken when working on their enclosure."

I said, "Holy c**p, they are talking about your grandpa!!"

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#34

River otters have a [favorite rock that they keep in their little pocket.](https://aquarium.org/a-sea-otters-toolkit/)
I love watching otters! :)

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#35

deer adopt baby deer. like if a mom deer gets hit on the road, and another mom deer is around, which is likely because they are herd animals. they just like "i guess i got two now?‍♀️". i think a lot of animals are all "not my kid, not my problem" but not deer.

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#36

Cats will knead throughout life because of when they were kittens with their mother. If a Cat kneads on you, I know it may hurt, but they see you as their parent/family and they have a somewhat deep connection with you.

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#37

Some bees take naps in flowers.

Edit: [wholesome video of them](https://youtu.be/zTpf1Emh7zE)

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#38

Wild wolf packs and murders of crows form bonds over time. The crows help lead the wolves to live prey and in return and crows get the scraps after the wolf pack has eaten their fill. Crows have been seen playing with wolf pups and bringing them sticks and feathers as gifts. These same crows and wolf pups reunite as adults and do the deal time and time again. Sometimes the birds and carnivores just hang out together, supposedly just to enjoy each other's time.

Like Hood Nature (Casual Geographic) once said, "There's a Disney movie in here, I just know it."

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#39

Cats don’t meow to other cats. They meow to people to get their attention

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#40

Male dolphins give female dolphins sponges as presents

#41

Squirrels will “adopt” orphaned baby squirrels and take care of them ❤️

#42

Bird recognize the voices of their mates and relatives!

#43

A lot of animals love Capybaras cause they're just so chill and lay around. It's basically the animal kingdom equivalent of that one pothead you hang around because they're mellow 24/7.

#44

Some Sharks will let divers pet them, and then drive away other Sharks who try to get cuddly with 'their' Human.

#45

"Young [polar bear] cubs listen very well to their mothers, sometimes even mimicking Mom's movements exactly. As the cubs get older, some listen better than others."

Source: polarbearsinternational.org

#46

Bees stay in their hives and don't go out during the winter. Since they want to keep the hive clean, they don't excrete either.

Once the weather gets warmer, they free themselves and shower the planet with their massive load of poop.

#47

Dogs look at you when they're pooping because they feel they're in a vulnerable position and they trust you enough to protect them if something dangerous happens.

#48

Monkeys have a sense of equity! Frans de Waal did an experiment with capuchins to determine if they understand equity by setting up research involving unequal pay.

Capuchins typically prefer grapes over cucumbers, so researchers set up a simple task (giving the researcher a pebble), and had two capuchins watch each other get paid cucumbers for completing the task.

When both capuchins were paid equally with cucumbers, they only rejected their payment 5% of the time. When one got a grape and the other got a cucumber, the cucumber capuchin rejected it's payment and become upset 50% of the time.

[Here's a cool video that summarizes this with footage of the capuchins!](https://youtu.be/meiU6TxysCg)

#49

Similar to cats, goats have scent markers on the top of their head that they will use to rub against their favorite humans to “claim them.”

#50

Not really a fact, more whatever the opposite of a fact (as in lack of knowledge) is. A lack of knowledge with wholesome implications: I'm not aware of any animal that doesn't like to be petted (species, individuals have varying preferences of course). You can pet lizards, fish (including sharks), a friend of mine even pet a spider and when he stopped it came closer, indicating that it wanted more. Every animal seems to share this one trait, they all want to be loved.

#51

Happy rabbits purr

#52

Crows have been known to drop hard nuts onto zebra crossings so that cars run over them cracking the nut and then waiting for people to cross to stop the traffic before retrieving said nut. Smart af

#53

Moma bears sometimes takes orphan baby cubs and nurse them as if it was her own.

#54

The insect with the longest lifespan is the termite queen, which is known to live at least 50 years, which is insane for an insect, but it is thought by some estimates that they can live up to 100 years, which would be crazy.

#55

A group of ladybugs is called a Loveliness :3

#56

Moths experience love at first whiff.

The female moths release species-specific pheromones that act as a signal. When a male moth catches a whiff of a female moth, he'll travel miles to find her⁠ based off her scent alone.

#57

Corvids are often seen "playing" with objects, and other creatures, scientists speculate it is simply because "they like to have fun"

#58

Bearded dragons wave to communicate greeting and that they aren't a threat. When you wave to a bearded dragon and it waves back at you, you're literally speaking the same language with the same intent.