Curiosity propelled Isaac Newton, one of the most brilliant men in history, to discover gravity, establish laws of motion, create the telescope, and develop calculus. His unwavering quest for knowledge altered our perspective on the world, and his impact still shapes science and how we perceive the world today.We bring to you a list of fascinating facts gathered by the “FactsPidia” Instagram account in an effort to pique your interest in learning more that can help you accomplish great things. Find them by scrolling down, then give the ones that caught you off guard an upvote.
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Finding time in our day to read about fresh research or engage in unique activities is crucial for maintaining our curiosity. We have some more uncommon facts from professionals from a variety of sectors of expertise if you find it difficult to keep your curiosity about the world alive by straying from your typical area of interest.
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One of the least known facts about her line of work is that weather radars are angled at a half-degree (1/2°) angle, according to broadcast meteorologist Janice Davila, who previously spoke with us in an interview with Bored Panda.
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“This means that instead of looking at the surface, the radar is detecting the rain at a half-degree elevation when you or someone else opens a weather app and sees that it is raining. If there isn’t any rain, it has evaporated by the time it reaches the surface and passes the radar, she clarified.
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In a previous interview, scientist and certified biologist Mark Janes disclosed that life is fundamentally simple and that carbon is its primary component. From living things and the air to the seas, rocks, and fossils, this element is present everywhere. Since carbon is a component of molecules and our DNA, which make up our bodies, it is necessary for all life on Earth, including human life.
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In a previous interview, meteorologist, atmospheric scientist, and Makens Weather owner Matt Makens shared another odd fact about our world: there is a tremendous amount of moisture in the atmosphere. “As observers, we are astounded by the enormous amount of upward wind that allows all of that water and ice to remain in the air, especially within thunderstorms that are miles high and carry large hail.”
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These professionals still have some unanswered questions in their field of expertise since they are naturally curious. Davila, for instance, is attempting to determine whether migraines and changes in barometric pressure are associated. While Makens wants to discover the driving forces behind warm and cool phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific—El Niño and La Niña. No one had been able to determine the precise cause of them until recently.
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“Today, we can accurately—more or less—predict these features out to a year or maybe two. To be able to forecast these patterns several years in advance would be of tremendous economic gain for the hundreds of industries that rely upon risk management practices protecting from changes those ocean-atmosphere patterns create,” explains Makens.
This image shows a phone handset that was discovered in a hotel in Iceland. Reception, room service, wake-up, emergency, mute, volume, hold, in use, and northern lights wake-up are all present, of course. What was that last one, waaaaaittt? Yes, you read correctly: when the Northern Lights are visible, you may press a button in this hotel to obtain a wake-up call. How fantastic is that?Naturally, seeing the northern lights is not guaranteed when visiting Iceland, so such a service is rather useful. We would undoubtedly like to be alerted to this phenomenon!
A Table With a Secret Spiral Staircase
It appears as though you are gazing at a typical dining room table when you gaze to the left of this image. It has a vase of flowers in the middle and is a typical spherical shape with lovely oak panelling. But if you move your gaze to the right, you’ll notice that this table hides a spiral staircase! We would never have thought that this table had a staircase in a month of Sundays!What’s down the stairway is a question we can’t avoid. Is there a basement at the end? A cellar for wine? An entirely other floor? Why the secrecy, too? There are so many questions!
When Goats Double up as Lawnmowers
You could easily mistake this image for a photo of the goat pen at your neighbourhood petting zoo. However, no. Strangely enough, you’re staring at the rear of an apartment block. According to the original poster, this picture depicts the day their landlord rented 200 goats to eat the vegetation along the riverbed and overgrown roadway. We’ll admit that when we first saw this picture, we couldn’t talk. But we had a lot of questions within a few minutes. Did it work? What was the price of renting 200 goats? From where did the landlord procure 200 goats? The list goes on.
Missing Cat Follow-Up Flyer
Sadly, have you ever seen’missing cat’ flyers strewn all over your neighborhood’s lampposts, noticeboards, walls, etc. while strolling down your street? In order to aid in the hunt, you then mentally note that you should keep a look out for the missing cat. After then, the flyers remain up for about a week. The question of whether the cat is still missing is unavoidable. What was the conclusion of the story? In this case, you’ll be thrilled to learn that the owner of the missing cat put up follow-up flyers in the place of the “missing” posters so that everyone was aware of the positive conclusion!
A Lizard Using a Sponge as a Raft
Have you ever witnessed a lizard in a kitchen sink using a sponge as a raft? You have now, if you didn’t already! We believe it’s safe to assume that one of the last things you might anticipate finding in your laundry is a lizard! It may be important to note, though, that the original poster originated in Mexico, and we can’t help but wonder whether this is a typical occurrence there.If you know the solution, please get in touch with us—we’re quite curious! Who knows how long this little fellow may have enjoyed his sail if the original poster wasn’t afraid of lizards?
Lego Flowers
This image shows a Lego flower arrangement. The husband was the original poster. These flowers were meticulously constructed for his wife’s birthday. How adorable is that? Despite their unique nature, Lego flowers are likely more cost-effective due to their longevity. This bouquet could be enjoyed for the rest of the recipient’s life. There’s nothing wrong with that. Win-win! They’re also strangely beautiful!Additionally, this would make a wonderful present for a pollen allergy sufferer. Despite this, we think the husband had a great time creating his wife’s gift, which was a win-win situation for both of them.
A Detailed Photo Of A Bonfire
Although we wouldn’t categorise this as strange or weird, it is interesting nonetheless. Thus, it has been added to the list. A fairly detailed shot of a campfire is shown here. We adore that you can almost see each individual flame, the molten sparks flicking off the blaze, and the twigs feeding the fire. The ash particles appear to be stars from certain perspectives!This must have been quite the conflagration to witness! We don’t know about you, but we’re craving hot chocolate and melted marshmallows right now. Is there anything more pleasant than spending a clear night by a campfire?
When Your Doppelganger Is a Statue
Have you ever heard the idea that everyone has a person who looks almost exactly like them living somewhere in the world? However, what if your doppelgänger is actually a statue? This image captures that moment, which is precisely what happened to the actual poster! The woman in this picture discovered a random wooden figure that resembled her perfectly while on vacation in Switzerland!We adore how this woman’s leggings nearly match the wood’s colour, creating an even more striking combination! She has also perfected the folded arm stance!
A Traffic-Themed Playground
This image shows a playground in Copenhagen, Denmark with a traffic motif. Children can learn safe road cycling techniques here. How awesome is that? We don’t believe that this picture should be considered unusual, even though it is included in a collection of strange and weird items. This is such a great concept! It seems that identical issues exist in other nations, such as Germany and Australia. In many regions of Germany, traffic education is actually required. Mini-traffic playgrounds in elementary schools are not unusual. But let’s get back to this image. The fact that the child in the front just ran a red light is so adorable! They’re at exactly the proper place, but it appears that they need more practice!
Air Cushions
The ‘air cushions’ that are currently being employed by one of their suppliers are depicted in this image from the original poster. To safeguard our delicate packages, this is a great substitute for the conventional plastic air fillers that we are so accustomed to seeing. How awesome is that? Most packaging is typically thrown in the trash, so if it’s plastic, it regrettably ends up in a landfill for years. The recipient can, however, recycle whatever they don’t wish to retain when the packaging is made of paper and sealed with wax. What a fantastic environmentally friendly substitute!
A World Map Drawn From Memory
Whoa! We can’t decide whether we’re more amazed by this professor’s amazing artistic ability or memory! Based solely on recollection, the original poster’s student caught their college professor in the middle of creating a map of the entire planet. Based on our scant knowledge, it appears like he got it exactly right! How awesome is that? We doubt that we could even sketch the borders of our own nation! What motivated this professor to begin creating a map of the world, we wonder? We would also like to know if this ability is transferable to other scenes. Maybe city skylines? Pieces of art? Portraits of the family? In any case, what a remarkable skill!
Garbage Trucks Painted by Local Artists
Generally speaking, nothing about trash—including garbage trucks—is lovely. In New York City, though, this isn’t always the case. An illustration of what occurs when local artists are hired to paint garbage trucks is shown here. How awesome is that? We have no doubt that these oddball garbage trucks make everyone they pass grin! We particularly adore how the artwork contains clever words and ideas. We’ve seen “sanitation,” “don’t litter,” “stay clean,” “safe,” and “composte” in a fleeting glimpse. Our beedy eyes probably couldn’t find them all, but there are probably more in plain sight!
The End of the Rainbow
This image is quite remarkable because most people would never witness the end of a rainbow in their lifetime. Amazingly, though, the original poster was able to see the end of a rainbow firsthand; regrettably, there was no leprechaun, pot of riches, or lucky charms in sight. What a letdown! Maybe it’s the incorrect end. Or is the gold beneath the road? On the other hand, we don’t advise excavating the tarmac just because! On another note, the fact that this scene is a double rainbow makes it even more memorable—aww!
A Bird That Made a Wreath Its Nest
At first glance, the mother bird and her young appear to be a part of the wreath. However, they aren’t phoney! In reality, we are viewing a female bird that nested in the Christmas wreath on the original poster and produced hatchlings! How adorable is that? To avoid disturbing this small family, we can only imagine how cautiously the household would have had to enter and exit their door.After some Googling, it appears that the precise species of bird is a mourning dove. Fun fact: it seems that its cooing sounds, which have a melancholy tone, are what gave it its name.
An Almost Perfect Star Shape Found in a Rock on the Beach
Whoa! When will this ever occur? Imagine picking up a random pebble while strolling down the shore and examining it; to your surprise, you discover an almost flawless crystal in the shape of a star imbedded in it. This original poster near a beach in southern Wales, UK, seems to have suffered just that! It’s quite neat, isn’t it? Without a doubt, we would bring this jewel back to keep!This star shape has been described as a “fossilised segment of a crinoid stem” by some commenters on the original post. Even though we have no idea what that is, it still looks stunning!
The majority of individuals find it difficult to enjoy their work lives, and foul odours in their shared office make it much more difficult. Nobody wants to type while listening to the smell of leftover tuna and old ketchup, after all. And once this employee had had enough of the foul-smelling trash cans in the office, they wrote a courteous sign urging everyone to use a different trash can. They were surprised to receive a passive-aggressive note in response. Furthermore, the note was scrawled in ketchup and was passive-aggressive! They also performed a respectable job with the handwriting.
Note to Self: Fortune 500 Companies Do Not Use Comic Sans
What a way to hit someone where the hurt is! A beautiful notice with the words “Please keep the door closed!!!” and a kind “Thank you!!!” was displayed by an employee of this unidentified Fortune 500 company. However, they made one crucial, unforgivable error: they utilised Comic Sans for the sign. No amount of “please” or “thank you” could redeem them. Additionally, it seems that Comic Sans is not allowed at Fortune 500s.To remind the person who created the sign that they are employed by a Fortune 500 corporation and not a lemonade stand, someone replied to it. Aww!
When Labeling Your Food Doesn’t Stop the Office Thief/troll
All right, say what you want about those who take food from their coworkers, but this tiny crook is funny. Although we strongly disapprove of him consuming someone else’s food, at least he amused the company with this amusing sign. “A strange new trend at the office,” it says. Food in the company refrigerator is being labelled by people. I got a tuna sandwich called Kevin today. Paran-cha!We couldn’t say the same for Kevin, but this one made us laugh. We hope he didn’t go hungry today, poor guy.
We Have a Feeling They’re Always at 0 Days
Signs such as this are found in the offices of numerous businesses worldwide, pertaining to various topics. Signs in warehouses may indicate the number of days since an employee was last hurt at work, sales organisations may display the number of days since their previous sales record, etc. Since their sign counts down the days since someone was last sarcastic, we’re not sure what this company focusses on.Naturally, there have been no days. And since someone scrawled something caustic on the sign itself, it appears that it will remain at zero!
Totally Friend-Zoned
There is always someone taking on the caretaker position in a shared office environment, whether it’s the office manager or just someone who has stepped up above their pay grade. They are responsible for keeping the common kitchen clean, discarding outdated food from the shared refrigerator, and sending reminder messages to individuals who bring their own food. We can comprehend the original note, on the one hand.However, they had to understand that writing something like this was only begging for such a funny reaction, didn’t they? Nevertheless, we support the individual who was friend-zoned three times.
Don’t Worry Bout Da Ink
It’s likely that you work in an office with a printer, regardless of the business you’re in. It’s possible that your office has several printers! However, how many of those printers are truly operational on a typical day? They’re either jammed, their ink has gone out, or no one can figure out which buttons to hit. It may perhaps rank among the most taxing aspects of your work.However, this office worker chose to mock the scenario rather than becoming irate with this printer. They also made the decision to enlist the aid of Bob Marley.
It’s so Beautiful
There are two options available to you when working in an office: you can bring your own mug from home or use one of the common office mugs for your morning coffee. Additionally, some people prefer the familiarity of their favourite mug with reindeer on it, while others are happy to drink from any ordinary mug. However, you have to deal with the possibility of theft when you do that. There’s no denying that this is one of the most amazing reactions we’ve ever seen, even though the owner of the reindeer cup was clearly upset that people were touching it. The image elevates it to a new level.
Aren’t We All?
The diverse range of individuals crammed into one area is what makes working in an office so amazing. There are a mix of jocks, nerds, and people in between at certain offices. However, there is always someone in practically every office who considers themselves to be a philosopher of some sort. They are the first to start a conversation on global events, they question everything, and they are frequently seen lost in thought.Therefore, we can only presume that the person who chose to write this sticky note was the office’s philosopher. We also think the whole thing is funny for some reason.
Or the Pen Gets It
Pens are like gold dust, as everyone who has ever worked in an office knows. If you locate a pen, you must keep it close at hand and hope no one finds out your secret. However, one office worker was careless with their pen this time and left it lying around. Naturally, their colleagues quickly devised a complex pen robbery strategy. You have to respect the ingenuity of this hostage scenario. Simply telling their coworker that they had taken their pen would have sufficed. Rather, they made the decision to profit from it!
The Office Meme
Have you ever been amazed by the incompetence and sloth of some of your coworkers when working in an office? You’re not alone, though. Evidently, the creator of their own office meme had had enough of being lazy and was sick of constantly seeing filthy dishes in the washbasin. They made the decision to take action, and this is the first time we’ve seen anything like that. The individual who left their mug in the sink probably felt like a fool the next time they attempted this act because it’s the ideal mix of humorous and passive-aggressive.
Pot Calling Kettle
Office bosses reprimanding you for something they also frequently do is really aggravating, isn’t it? The primary source of conflict in offices is the superiority divide, and the original sticky note sticker is not to blame for including this information on the paper sign. After all, after someone has hung the sign using thumbtacks in the wall, you cannot instruct them not to do so.However, what transpired next is the perfect example of passive-aggression, and we are obsessed with it. We especially adore the individual who chose to use purple sticky notes.
Darnit, Debbie!
There’s a Debbie in every office, right? She is the one who snatches your food behind your back and tries to get away with it while being sickly sweet to your face. And although most people will just brush it off as “Debbie being Debbie,” it appears that this office made the decision to remove Debbie and organise an intervention that would hopefully put an end to her ravenous behaviour.Sometimes a simple reminder that the food you didn’t bring to work isn’t truly yours is all that’s needed. However, did Debbie pay attention to these notes or did she disregard them? We’ll never know, I suppose.
We Can’t Be Too Sure, but We Think Someone Took One of the Red Bull Cans
In the scenario depicted in the picture below, an anonymous coworker takes a can of Red Bull from a person who has brought their own to the office and placed it in the shared refrigerator. The amusing thing is that the person who took this can made it even more evident than necessary because, in the absence of a paper-illustrated can to replace it, someone is less likely to notice that a can is gone.The person who created this design deserves praise because it is obvious that they are talented (and have a sense of humour).
When Housekeeping Doesn’t Clean up the Dead Cricket, the Employees Make It a Memorial
In the scenario depicted in the picture below, personnel decided to make the cup half full when it may have been regarded as half empty. Employees took matters into their own hands when office housekeeping failed to notice a dead cricket on the floor and left it there for the next day. Instead of removing the bug, they made a charming monument in its honour.”Rest in peace Mr. Cricket, You will be missed,” is written on one of the memorial’s charming signs. This office obviously has a knack for hiring humorous individuals.
Go Carolyn
Passive-aggressive office notes work well when you’re addressing a group of individuals in the same shared workspace, but they don’t work as well when you’re addressing a single person. After all, it seems a little cowardly, because everyone knows who you’re talking about. When Carolyn realised this note was about her, she determined to get her own back, and it appears that she felt the same way.One of the greatest things we’ve ever witnessed is the fact that she fixed the grammar of the passive-aggressive note that was aimed at her. Carolyn is someone we’d like to be friends with.
We lose four to eight hours of daylight when winter arrives, and in certain places, like Alaska, that number rises to twelve. Dear Pandas, have you ever noticed how we tend to feel less driven and joyful during the cold season due to the lack of sunshine and colder temperatures? The gloomy attitude that many of us are likely experiencing at the moment, with darkness and cold in full force, is referred to as the “winter blues.”
With a new collection of memes from this Instagram account, Bored Panda has you covered if your serotonin levels need a serious boost. Don’t forget to upvote the ones that most resonated with you as you scroll down to receive more laughs.
While you’re at it, listen to a chat with Gail Herbert, the founder of Growing Connections Counselling and a mental health therapist, who graciously consented to offer some advice on uplifting our spirits during these depressing months.
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Some people’s mental health may be impacted by specific seasons of the year. Gail Herbert, a mental health therapist and the founder of Growing Connections Counselling, explains that occasionally, changes in the temperature or the way sunlight strikes can bring back memories.
“During intense experiences, our brains can detect sensory input that we might not otherwise notice.” The memories of those occasions are stored in our bodies. Our bodies notice, even if the “logical” prefrontal cortex doesn’t,” she says.
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Shorter days and lower temperatures sometimes make people feel more depressed and exhausted, and they may also have trouble focussing or sleeping well. People’s normal states are affected because they leave for work in the dark, spend the entire day in an office, and return home in the dark.
The absence of sunlight during a person’s lunch break can throw off their body’s internal clock, throw off the melatonin levels, and produce a reduction in serotonin, which can lead to the so-called winter blues.
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“The term “winter blues” is not a medical diagnosis; it is a broad term. It is more mild than severe, and it is pretty common. Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, a mental health specialist at the National Institutes of Health, believes that it typically resolves itself in a reasonable period of time. But when melancholy and exhaustion become a hindrance to day-to-day activities, it may indicate a more serious issue.
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However, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is not the same. The reduction in daylight hours is linked to a well defined clinical diagnosis, according to Rudorfer. “It interferes with day-to-day functioning for a considerable amount of time.” SAD is different from winter blues in that it has far more severe food, sleep, and depression problems and follows a regular pattern as the seasons change. Essentially, it’s like equating seasonal depression with occasional melancholy.
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Approximately 5% of Americans suffer from seasonal depression. Light therapy, which involves spending at least thirty minutes a day staring at a lightbox, is typically used to treat those who are displaying symptoms of SAD. Since not everyone responds well to this kind of treatment, doctors may recommend cognitive behavioural therapy or antidepressants instead. In this kind of talk therapy, patients make every effort to address their negative ideas and adopt new, uplifting behaviours.
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But for the majority of people, seasonal mood swings are short-lived and readily countered by making a few lifestyle adjustments. Herbert advises “going outside and engaging physically with your surroundings as a result.” New affiliations for the season may result from this. Additionally, she suggests journaling as a “brain dump.”” “Express your sentiments in writing for a predetermined period of time. These may be mixed, negative, or favourable. Write down anything comes to mind, then feel free to discard it,” she advises.
The most well-known court scene from Legally Blonde is when Elle Woods has her “fire moment” in the courtroom and gets Chutney to admit that she was the one who had harmed her father because she had lied about getting her perm.
We pondered whether similar situations occur in actual courtrooms after seeing Elle’s adorable look when she realized she had the case in the bag. Well, some of these attorneys say they definitely do.
Watch your words
It’s crucial to just pay attention to what we say since sometimes we let things slide by the way we frame our statements.
For instance, this mother went to court to allege that she was struck by a man on his bike and to sue him for frightening her as he suddenly started to ride away. If she hadn’t unintentionally revealed the true tale, she might have been able to have him.
Cover your tracks
We would think that having a clever mind is just as important as having guts to be a burglar, but it seems that this crook has no idea how to rob a house and escape with it.
When he considered breaking into someone’s house in the middle of the Colorado winter, he truly did not think things through, leaving a fairly obvious trail in the snow for the police to follow.
Facebook gave him away
Everyone, including lawyers, should be aware of the fact that whatever you post on social media is publicly visible for free.
After a video of him lifting 300 pounds was found on his Facebook page, this man was unable to maintain his claim that he was seriously hurt in a small automobile accident. I’m sorry, dude. You should check your privacy settings or maybe avoid lying in court.
Say what?
We occasionally hear statements made in court, and we simply want to know if they comprehend the meaning of “defending yourself.”
For example, do people not understand that their comments on the witness stand have the power to persuade the jury that they are guilty or innocent? People like this man, who claimed to have listed the store where he was arrested shoplifting as an employee, truly make us question if humanity has any chance.
Just make it add up
Making sure the lie adds up and makes sense is one important piece of advice we would want to provide people before they start telling lies in court.
For instance, we would strongly advise against claiming to have received a citation for operating your vehicle in a particular area when you were at work an hour and a half away from the ticket’s location.
Fancy footwear
Though it may seem counterintuitive, this man appeared to believe that it was acceptable to appear in court while wearing stolen property.
He essentially incriminated himself instantly when he arrived for his case wearing a pair of stolen sneakers. It’s possible that this story would have ended slightly differently if he had simply arrived wearing a different pair of shoes.
Show us what you can’t do
This man’s grandfather was defending a man who was accused of hitting another man in a car accident when the plaintiff informed him that he was now suffering from “whupneck” as a result of the collision.
Grandpa’s lawyer requested the plaintiff to demonstrate because, like us, he had no idea what this “whupneck” item was. The plaintiff essentially demonstrated to the jury that the entire situation was a hoax when he started to demonstrate his limitations.
Walking is now considered traveling
This woman reportedly listed the distances she would need to travel for work as “unreimbursed business expenses,” including the kilometers she spent walking around an apartment building delivering mail.
Why she believed she could get away with this is unknown to us. Ultimately, nobody we know would genuinely think of walking as a legitimate expense that ought to be factored in for taxation.
The philosopher
When making a statement on the stand, we would advise people to avoid becoming too philosophical and instead to go right to the point.
In this instance, the man made the decision to begin doubting his capacity to distinguish between reality and dreams. Even while we’re not entirely sure what he meant by that statement, we can be certain—just as the court was—that he is a very unreliable witness.
The bedridden boarder
The next time you want to make an injury claim, just make sure that nothing contradicting is posted on any social media sites.
For instance, while he was supposed to be bedridden because of an injury, this guy decided it would be okay to broadcast a video of him enjoying himself in the snow. It goes without saying that he lost the lawsuit really fast.
Fooled by a Ferrari
What a trickster this man over here is. Putting a Ferrari sticker on his Toyota seemed like a smart idea. It turns out that he benefits from it.
Every time he receives a Ferrari ticket, he just contests the charges in court, arguing that he could not have been the guilty party because he does not drive a Ferrari. He supports his argument by pulling out his trusty Toyota.
Saved by dentures
We never imagined that we would be the ones to say this, but as it happens, dentures have saved the day.
Since his dentures were upstairs in his room when the prosecutor said he was nibbling at him, this man only needed to demonstrate that biting someone was, in reality, an impossible accomplishment for him to accomplish. In the end, these dentures succeeded.
Nonzero nonsense
Although we have heard of a room having zero persons, we cannot claim to have ever heard of the term “nonzero.”
This man’s perception of the number of individuals surrounding him at the time of the incident appears to have been somewhat confused. We have to admit that it is really intriguing that minor misunderstandings like this are what reveal the truth. In court, a seemingly insignificant verbal blunder might have serious consequences!
Date more diligently
It appears that people could not get away with as much as they do if police officers were just a little more conscientious and paid a little more attention to what they are writing down while issuing citations.
This man’s refusal to pay his fine after it was incorrectly dated is not our fault. We believe that the police officer should be held accountable for his careless error.
How about some fact checking?
Before threatening to sue, this man obviously did not verify his information. Ultimately, if you are going to con someone, at least do it correctly and obtain all the information you need.
A bed and breakfast was obviously closed for the season, so don’t try to con them by threatening to sue them for causing you food sickness. Errors such as these only serve to expose people as the complete idiots they are.
Caught by a monogram
Although we all adore customized gear, we never imagined that it would be used to prevent a home invasion.
When he received a shirt with his last name printed on it, this man most likely didn’t think so either. Fortunately for him, though, this robber decided it was a very cool t-shirt and grabbed it while he was robbing someone. Then, wearing this T-shirt, he was caught on camera attempting to pass off his stolen goods.
Taking it all
One of the most messy aspects of the entire divorce process is the division and distribution of assets when a marriage goes awry. It was evident that this pair had been playing mind games from the start, and when the husband dealt his ex-wife the uno reverse card, everything reached a breaking point.
Because the wife had botched up by trying to seize everything, the husband’s lawyers were far superior to the wife’s, and they had worked out a bargain where he still owned everything.
Dog Days Are Over
Any legal proceeding is difficult, but it becomes even more difficult when animals are involved. I mean, they can’t really testify? Because of a neighbor’s personal grudge, this couple nearly had their dog taken away.
Fortunately, the wife saw the neighbor’s boy in the corner, who appeared to be playing with a cable. The dog was allowed to leave after they blamed the child for everything.
We occasionally have a tendency to lose some perspective when we become engrossed in our daily routines, issues, thoughts, and worries. Living in our own bubble, though, might cause us to lose perspective on what life is like for those who are not in it. And those that are wealthier—or at least want to appear as though they lead a posh lifestyle—tend to be the most guilty of it.
Fortunately, “The Fake Rothko” is an Instagram account that exposes those who become so enmeshed in their power that their behavior becomes tone deaf. Discover the best this account has to offer by scrolling down, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
While you’re there, listen to a discussion with Jocelyn Brewer, a psychologist and the creator of Digital Nutrition, and Joanne Broder, a media psychologist and author who graciously volunteered to share how social media causes people to lose touch with their past.
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It is common to criticize influencers in particular for being disconnected from reality. They were popular at the start of the influencer age because they were relatable and grounded, which may have been qualities that many superstars lacked. However, now that they have achieved enormous success and are adopting a much more upscale and tone-deaf lifestyle, they are becoming less relatable.
Bored Panda contacted media psychologist and author Joanne Broder, PhD, and psychologist Jocelyn Brewer, founder of Digital Nutrition, to see if social media plays a role in this.
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Brewer warns that social media companies run the risk of using algorithms to influence the information, viewpoints, and attitudes that users are exposed to. “We may find ourselves in an echo chamber of ideas that support our viewpoints and possibly fail to critically challenge them as the algorithm becomes more narrow.”
As a result, she says it’s critical that we consider the “reality” we wish to connect with. It could entail paying closer attention to issues like privilege, the crises in the cost of living, or even geopolitical conflicts. After making that decision, we might consider what steps we can do to become more “real” as a result.
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“Europe is really different from the United States; I was only there for two weeks. First of all, pasta is healthy in Europe since they utilize NATURAL components. In Europe, people work to live, but in America, people live to work. Have you ever heard what’siesta’ means? Additionally, unlike Americans, Europeans do not get wasted; instead, they simply enjoy a glass of cabernet while brooding over the river. I’m from Ohio, so why are you asking?”
According to Broder, “not all influencers think about the consequences of the content they put out there.” For example, they could launch a challenge that raises issues related to public health. In order to portray a skewed reality in their posts, they may additionally edit photos and use filters. How frequently do people consider the meaning behind their posts?
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As Hurricane Milton drew closer to Florida this month, several TikTok videos of influencers enjoying their Disney vacation despite the risky natural disasters have gone viral.
Among them was Cecily Bauchmann, who recorded and shared a video of herself visiting Target to pick up her “Disney essentials” while evacuation warnings were already in effect in Florida. She removed the video after getting a lot of negative feedback. She didn’t cancel the trip, despite everyone’s hope that she would. Rather, she brought her four children to Disney, as seen by an October 7 Instagram story she shared.
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These influencers had plenty of time to reschedule their visits, but instead they put her family in peril and took up space for possible evacuees when the press began reporting on the threat of Hurricane Milton on October 4. Many folks visit Disney to find some refuge from the hurricane rather than for entertainment.
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Other influencers who were traveling to Disney said they were unaware of Hurricane Milton’s impending arrival. Others were afraid of dying, while they grumbled about the rain spoiling their vacation. Additionally, they are occupying Disney rooms while people spend all of their savings in search of a secure place to stay. The worst part of it all is probably that they had the audacity to boast about their trip on social media, which once again shows how uninformed and out of touch people can be.
Martin Sellner, a well-known Austrian far-right politician who advocates for the mass deportations of “illegal immigrants” across Europe, was arrested for entering Switzerland unlawfully for the second time. Sellner, who was previously supported by Elon Musk, was taken into custody on Saturday, October 19, according to an exclusive statement from the Swiss Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) to Bored Panda.
According to Swiss Info at the time, Martin Sellner, a well-known right-wing fanatic, entered Switzerland on Saturday in defiance of a travel ban.
When the 35-year-old tried to cross the German-Swiss border, the Thurgau canton police stopped him.
FedPol spokesman Christoph Gnägi told Bored Panda via email that Sellner was stopped as part of an effort to avert threats within the nation.
Prominent Austrian far-right figure, Martin Sellner, was arrested for illegally entering Switzerland
Gnägi told Bored Panda that he was detained just after 10:30 a.m. local time after halting Sellner.
Gnägi further disclosed that Sellner had been “arrested by intervention forces of the Thurgau cantonal police on Swiss territory in Kreuzlingen and taken to the police station for further questioning” after Fedpol had banned him from entering the country.
Gnägi continued, “He was then escorted to the German border and left Swiss territory.”
According to Swiss Info, Sellner was scheduled to fly to Switzerland to speak at an event hosted by the right-wing extremist organization Junge Tat, perhaps in the Zurich canton.
According to RTS at the time, Junge Tat has a history of acting against progressive causes, including by interfering with an LGBTQ+ event in Zurich in 2022.
The group, which has neo-Nazi roots, has changed its name to identitarian in an effort to draw in additional members, especially young people, while eschewing overt ideological insignia.
He was arrested for a second time amid advocating for the mass deportation of “illegal immigrants” in Europe
Their public acts and expanding internet following have sparked worries about the emergence of right-wing extremism in the nation, notwithstanding their small core membership.
According to reports, the Aargau cantonal police prevented Junge Tat from hosting an event with Sellner in March of this year.
Sellner claimed he had been barred from the canton for two months after sharing a video on X (previously Twitter) that showed Swiss police dismantling the Junge Tat event in Aargau. In response, Elon Musk said, “Is this legal?”
Sellner was later temporarily barred from canton Aargau by the police.
Fedpol spokesman Gnägi clarified, “Issued entry bans are registered in the national police computerized search system.” “A report is also made in the Schengen Information System if the individual in question is a citizen of a third country, which leads to a ban on entering the entire Schengen area.”
He added to Bored Panda: “Therefore, during a personal check, the relevant and authorized authorities have the necessary information to determine whether a valid entry ban exists and can take appropriate action.”
Sellner was arrested on Saturday (October 19), the Swiss Federal Office of Police exclusively confirmed to Bored Panda
“Is this already Switzerland?”
Ja, du dämlicher, Nichtsnutz rechtsextremer.
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS), which is tasked with conducting border checks, is in charge of these operations.
According to risk and the circumstances surrounding the flow of people and products, FOCBS performs checks.
“This does not imply that the checks are methodical, though.”
He was previously backed by Elon Musk
According to Gnägi, the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and Integration gives Fedpol the authority to restrict foreign nationals from entering Switzerland and expel them if necessary to safeguard national security.
These rulings, which are made on an individual basis with the goal of averting particular security risks, are appealable in the Federal Administrative Court.
This year, Sellner’s book Remigration – A Proposal created a lot of controversy. According to Swiss Info, he demanded in it that many foreign-born people be expelled from Germany and other European nations.
According to his book, Sellner targets “non-assimilated citizens” in addition to criminal immigrants.
Sellner presented a lecture on this subject on Friday, October 18, in Neu-Ulm, Germany, prior to his attempt to visit Switzerland.
According to reports, this resulted in a game of cat and mouse between him and the police, who broke into the event but were unable to locate Sellner.
The 35-year-old was stopped by the Thurgau canton police while attempting to cross the German-Swiss border
Today evening: “The Baden-Württembergische Polizei has requested assistance for Bayern by locating a private gathering in Neu-Ulm after a type claimed that Martin Sellner was present there.”
Exclusive: I’ve received a Mitteilung about it, which is image.twitter.com/6rl9sq374M
— October 18, 2024, Markus Haintz (@Haintz_MediaLaw)
He said he left the venue just before the police arrived and came back later, according to Swiss Info.
In addition to being the founder of the contentious Identitarian Movement, Sellner is notorious for having communicated with and accepted funds from the Christchurch terrorist before to the 2019 assault.
Elon Musk, the owner of X, showed support for him when his X account was reinstated back in March, according to a report from The Guardian at the time.
According to the British publication, Sellner, who espouses the superiority of European ethnic groupings, was banned from X in 2020 by the previous Twitter management, along with dozens of other accounts associated with the organization, due to criticism of the platform’s handling of extremist content.
“I’m happy and grateful to be back on Twitter/X,” Sellner continued, praising Musk for reactivating his X account.
“I want to thank Musk in particular for restoring the platform’s openness. I hope that everyone who has been banned returns and that the trend continues.
“There’s absolutely no room for this man in Switzerland,” a reader commented
There are many different types of memes on the internet. Memes of cats, puppies, nihilism, introversion, and nostalgia are just a few of the many types of memes that are accessible to suit your tastes. Having a large selection of memes is crucial when it comes to the Internet, and nowhere is this more evident than at Bored Panda.
We have collected some extra goods from the Facebook group called “Very Nice Meme, Thanks” to help you have even more fun days by giving you memes that cover a variety of subjects. Therefore, Pandas, please tell us which ones you enjoyed most by giving your favorites a greater vote after you’ve smiled, laughed, chuckled, and wheezed. If you would want to see more memes made by this group, be sure to read our previous posts here and here.
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As a national authority on laughter therapy, Enda Junkins uses it to assist her clients in overcoming difficult situations. She asserts that laughter heals and that we laugh when we are hurt. Enda claims that laughter is “the body’s natural physiological process that releases the painful emotions of anger, fear, and boredom.” Therefore, if we wish to heal, we must laugh.
Enda gave Daily Jugarr an explanation of the distinction between comedy and laughing. “The first one is essential for us,” she said. According to her, the second can occasionally cause us harm. “I believe laughter as opposed to humor is the important thing for healing emotional and even physical issues,” she informs us. “Humor is just one trigger for laughter of which there are many.”
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“Humor can be harmful if one is not careful,” Enda asserts. What precisely does that mean? “A lot of comedy denigrates other groups or individuals, which is detrimental. However, if we pay attention, we may find a lot of funny things happening in our everyday lives, and there is undoubtedly a place for witty humor that everyone can appreciate.
Anger and anxiety are released through the biological mechanism of laughter. According to Jenkins, laughing is the body’s natural way of letting go of unpleasant emotions, and the more we laugh, the healthier we are.
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Researchers have shown that laughing helps reduce tension and anxiety. We are likely already aware that laughter causes our brains to release more endorphins. However, laughter also activates our muscles, lungs, and heart.
What causes us to feel calmer after a good laugh? This is because while you’re laughing, your blood pressure and heart rate rise and fall. We can also release stress in our muscles by laughing. For instance, a good chuckle helps relieve some of the stress in your shoulders and neck after spending a lot of time hunched over your laptop.
Human foolishness is one thing that the world will always have a plenty of. You can find a tonne of evidence online if you just spend a few minutes searching, but this most recent Reddit discussion may be the finest one yet.
Here, individuals came together to discuss the most absurd laws they had come across. These laws were all put in place as a result of an extremely foolish choice made by someone else. Enjoy these amusing precedents by scrolling down, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites—they deserve recognition for making us all feel a little bit wiser!
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removing your shoes to pass through airport security because a man was found to have a little bomb hidden in his sneaker. I’m glad he didn’t have a bomb hidden up his ass.
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Though the responses in this Reddit thread are quite funny, they may make you question the existence of common sense. Bored Panda got in touch with u/seequelbeepwell, the person who created the post, to find out what motivated them to pose the query.
They informed us, “I noticed how much trust they place in people to do the right thing,” when viewing YouTube videos about Japanese culture. “It made me wonder if Western culture is any different from other cultures because most of the rules seem to be created by a small number of bad apples.”
They were taken aback that the answers fell short of what they had anticipated. “I expected Florida to rank higher, but Alabama appeared to take the lead,” they remarked. “Many people were complaining about rules related to their jobs.” The woman who spilt McDonald’s coffee on herself has support on Reddit.
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One numbskull decided to take his lunch break every day at 4 p.m. so he could depart early from the workplace where I worked. The manager told you to cease. Thus, he stopped having lunch from Monday through Thursday. He went home at noon on Friday, having taken all five of his lunch breaks at once. The manager then designated a time for everyone to have lunch. You did not receive a lunch break if you did not take it within the allotted hour. It was the most Mickey Mouse middle school rule I’ve ever encountered. Suddenly, that rule vanished a few months later when numb nut was let go.
ETA: Our section dealt directly with customers. Coverage for walk-ins, appointments, phone calls, etc. has to be made sure of. The manager probably wouldn’t have cared when we went to lunch if this hadn’t been the case.
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Workers are required to dress appropriately underneath. I had far too many conversations as the manager at the time that contributed to the creation of this policy. There was no underwear visible through the see-through pants, bras visible or conspicuously absent, underwear visible through clothing, and threads masquerading as underwear visible above the pants. I think I’ve seen everything. I advised a lot of workers on appropriate business wear.
In terms of office anecdotes, the thread did not let down either. Bored Panda also had a conversation with u/ribbediguana, a Redditor who related an amusing story about how her employer outlawed post-its after a crucial note was misplaced. She went into further detail with us about what happened.
She clarified, “It was a very small recruitment company.” To be honest, the letter writer could have completed the assignment by herself. Just before lunch on a Friday, a client called to request a temporary employee for Monday. The person who was meant to take care of it—the one who got the post-it note—was away having lunch with a client. Back then, you weren’t working hard enough if you weren’t spending a Friday night out with clients!
She went on, “The individual who picked up the message placed the post-it note on her colleague’s desk.” However, it went unnoticed, the position remained unfilled, and the business suffered as a result. On Monday, the owner of the company was enraged, and our little office with only five employees was full of passive aggression.
The ramifications were severe. “The individual who misread the message received a month-long demotion and forfeited their commission. Not long after, the coworker who had missed the memo quit. It was a huge red signal regarding the business owner’s emotional state, and I didn’t last either.
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I was hunting for a Lego table in a toy store decades ago. I discovered a flat Lego table box with a fully formed depiction of two children seated at the table. I s**t you not, children not included, the label said.
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The company’s response to the post-it note prohibition was to utilize a carbon copy phone message pad and continue to leave the note on the desk, but to send an email as soon as possible. said u/ribbediguana. “However, the regulation regarding getting tipsy with clients on a Friday remained unchanged!”
“And that was only the beginning,” she continued. “We also needed to ‘look more expensive,’” the business owner added. This advice came from someone who had stockings around her ankles and food all over her shirt.
This modification was inspired by an event where a recruiter showed up for a client visit wearing flat shoes. u/ribbediguana said, “We were told we had to wear stilettos, suits, cufflinks, and jackets—even in 104-degree weather.”
Ultimately, it appeared that the supervisor was the shared issue. In summary, u/ribbediguana said, “She was a mess.” “I’ve worked for three different recruitment agencies, and the woman in charge at each of them were the same kind. To put it mildly, I no longer like recruitment!
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My former alcoholism led to the “no drinking allowed at work” policy at my current place of employment.
Prior to that, there was no formal policy in place because it was expected that everyone would know it was prohibited.
I got everything documented in the guide! I am a change agent.
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Man, thinking about this makes my stomach hurt, but all those signs at the Hoover Dam warning people not to let their dogs lean on the railing. For this sign to be in place, how many puppies had to fall in the Hoover Damn?
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Post-it notes were prohibited where I worked. Because someone previously wrote something significant and placed it on someone else’s desk, but it slipped off.
Regarding u/seequelbeepwell, they believe that those who intentionally disobey the rules are the ones who are foolish, not the rules themselves. They admitted, “For instance, I ate expired salad dressing the other day.” “Even after seeing the expiration date, I choose to ignore it. Let’s just say it was one of those incidents in the restroom that called for a shower afterwards.
u/seequelbeepwell commented, “On that note, I think my next post will be the opposite.” Which common products and services seem to have been designed with fools in mind? We are eager to see what ideas folks have for that one!
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The engine oil label reads, “Not safe for human consumption.” Fast and the Furious, thank you.
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Someone at work decided that the loading dock doors would be a shortcut, therefore we have to keep them locked. A woman attempted to drive across our lengthy loading bay, where trucks back up to a distance of several truck lengths. Her car and the enormous steel dock plate, which was spectacular, were both wrecked when she struck the dock. No matter how hot it gets, we have to keep the doors locked from now on.
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Because someone stumbled on a carrier bag and fractured their leg, the company where I used to work sent out an email to all of its fifty or so stores prohibiting carrier bags from being used in the warehouse. We were roller skating in the warehouse when she actually broke it, and we didn’t know what to write in the accident book when we slipped on a bag.
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The Kutna Hora ossuary is no longer open for photos since someone snapped images of themselves cuddling and other intimate moments with the bones.
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We had to establish the “no throwing tools” rule in our theater. Which, contrary to what you may believe, is not obvious. It seems like common sense is becoming less prevalent.
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A power plant operator was found dozing off in the control room during his shift. As a result, it became illegal to take naps or sleep anywhere on the property at any time. Not at your workplace, at your desk, during breaks, or when eating in your car in the parking lot. Finally, to demonstrate that you are working at your desk, always leave your office door open. Simply telling someone not to sleep in the control room would have been discriminatory.
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The “no food in the computer lab” regulation is one that sticks out; luckily, I wasn’t the one who shattered a Pepsi all over the apparatus! A mistake made by one individual might occasionally teach everyone important lessons.
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Texas banned last meal requests after one man submitted such a large number of them.
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I was a cafeteria worker at a school district once. Our annual PTO was ten days.
One year, during the second-to-last week of the school year, a coworker made the decision to go on an eight-day cruise.
The year after that? No vacation days during the final month of school, unless there are medical emergencies.
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You know those warnings on hand sanitizer that say “do not drink”?
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We wear badge reels, and because some moron at another hospital had one that wasn’t suitable, we recently had a discussion regarding our dress code. Instead of instructing them to replace it, they modified the policy so that we could only wear badges with the system name on them. We are all penalized because one dips**t showed their dark humor in a place where patients could see it, regardless of the fact that 99.9% of us wear adorable, entertaining, and suitable ones. They ought to be aware that the dark humor is reserved for lockers hidden from view LOL
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I work as a photographer. I was curious as to which photographer had previously taken close-ups of their employees’ low-cut shirts when I received a list of instructions from one of my new event photography clients. Whoa.
Mondays are hated by humans. It should come as no surprise that this brown bear likewise finds Mondays to be somewhat boring. He had just begun to exhibit a hilarious range of emotions while he was catching salmon. I guess Mondays are hated by all.
2. Let The Tickle Fight Begin
Being lively animals, sea otters like playing with one another while they’re not resting or hunting. These two sea otters were photographed by photographer Andy Harris engaging in a tickle battle. Oh no!
3. ’Excuse me, Can I Have Your Food Please?’
Like other quokkas in its kind, this one is curious in the wild. He leant in close to the camera and continued to smile at him. He had the air of that door-knocking salesperson who sticks around as long as you don’t buy his stuff.
4. Joke of The Century
A seal was photographed by photographer Lloyd Durham yawning. Not a huge surprise, this one? It seems that the seal was amused by a double-meaning joke that his pal had told him. We’ll be curious to know the joke’s origin.
5. Just a Law Abiding Turtle
This turtle had had enough of people disobeying the law. His goal was to lead by example. Despite his good intentions, there was a traffic bottleneck on the road for about a week while people waited for the turtle to cross. It seems that the turtle misinterpreted the “slow” sign.
6. Nah, Don’t Tell Me…Really?’
This sea otter’s look indicates that she has just heard the biggest rumour of her life. We’d like to assume that the photographer was shocked to hear that gossip, even though she managed to capture the sea otter grooming itself. Who knows, maybe “Otter Senior cheated on Otter Sandra,” according to rumours.
7. Cutest Hide & Seek Game Ever
A picture taken by photographer Valtteri Mulkahainen made us cry as much as flame melts a candle. We’re not sure about you, but we would surely play hide-and-seek with this adorable child until his mother shows up.
8. ’Freeze!’
This sullen monkey in Japan’s Jigokudani Monkey Park wasn’t overly thrilled to see a vapid human so close to his family. He just gave the photographer a warning, and his look suggests that you shouldn’t meddle with someone who has earned a black belt in kung fu.
9. ’Oh My God, Why Did I Say That…’
This polar bear is not a big traveller. Consequently, he became enraged when his friend asked him to join a hunting party because he ought to have accepted at that time.
10. ‘Nice Joke Steve, You’re So Hilarious’
These two zebras were enjoying themselves immensely. Steve, the zebra on the right, told his friend a joke that was a little too risque. They both laughed quite a bit and engaged in some light chat. Men also gossip, incidentally.
11. Not Perfect for Valentine’s Day
The male squirrel wanted to tell his sweetheart how much he really does adore her. Even though his selection of “flower” is incorrect, we will nonetheless applaud him.
12. A Pole Dancer Lion
It is difficult to survive in the wild. We had no idea that lions have to engage in pole dancing as a means of subsistence. These pictures demonstrate how the times when lions would stay at home while lionesses went hunting are long gone.
13. Preparing for Ice Skating Championship
This duo of gentoo penguins is committed to proving to everyone that they are capable of participating in and even winning a human sport. They are sure they’ll bring pride to their families. We have no doubt that they will prevail based on their practice.
14. We All Know Who The Husband Is
The majority of people are incapable of identifying a bird’s gender because it is the responsibility of an expert. However, it’s easy to discern which one is the husband and which is the wife from this picture.
15. “Who Stole My Peanuts?”
It appears as though this squirrel is prepared to declare war on the entire globe. Squirrels adore peanuts, as everyone knows. And the fact that someone took the poor squirrel’s winter supplies has us furious right now.
16. When Waltz Dance Goes Wrong
Photographer Alastair Marsh took several pictures of these two girls arguing with one another. People who are unaware of the background of this picture would assume that they were waltzing when one of them took a bad step, leading to this humorous situation.
17. Next Surfing World Champion
This penguin had had enough of these pathetic human surfers who kept trying to ride the waves but failing miserably each time. He therefore made the decision to demonstrate. He then began billing one fish for each hour that he spent giving lessons.
18. Learning To Walk Like Humans
These young grizzly bears are aware that all other species on Earth are losing their habitat to humans. They are learning how to walk like humans so they can fit in. Brilliant bears.
