Someone asked “What is a genetics fact that not a lot of people know?” and people detailed their best facts. From the peculiarities of our DNA to interesting new species of plants, get ready to expand your mind as you read through. Be sure to upvote your favorites and comment your thoughts and ideas below. Hexis40 , Kristina Paukshtite (not the actual photo) Report jimbo-g , Christine Sandu Report...

Believing she was ugly and looked like her father who abandoned them to a life of crippling debt, Hirase spent around 24 million yen ($170,000) to “finally be beautiful,” becoming completely unrecognizable in the process. The influencer had her first procedure done at 19 and recently shared before-and-after photos of her transformation, where the entire structure of her face has been altered to achieve an almost doll-like appearance. Hirase shared the comparison as part of a collaboration with her surgeon, Dr....

In a candid thread, the members of the r/AskWomen online group opened up about the grossest things that their partners do, and it is shocking. Scroll down for their stories. eye_snap , Barbara Eckstein/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report Burntoastedbutter , Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report HereToBoopSnoots , gpointstudio/Envato elements (not the actual photo) Report However, love doesn’t just mean blindly going along with whatever your partner does....

However, as the event was approaching, the woman realized that her husband’s intense fixation on having a boy was threatening to turn it into a source of conflict and disappointment. Share icon Image credits: buzmakovatatyana / Envato (not the actual photo) Share icon Share icon Image credits: LightFieldStudios / Envato (not the actual photo) Image credits: Throwawaygrprty For a long time, boys were thought to be stronger and more capable in general, so having a boy child meant that your business, piece of land, or corner shop was in better hands....

However, Reddit user Main-Bat-2458 started feeling like she had to take drastic measures. In a post on the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘, the mother revealed that she was struggling with her son’s excessive eating, so she decided to limit his intake. But this soon spiralled into a huge conflict between them and now she’s unsure if she made the right decision. Kids need to fuel their growing bodies with enough food, but this mom thought her son was having too much Share icon Image credits: RDNE Stock project / pexels (not the actual photo)...

Plus-Statistician80 , Ron Lach Report SpicyEmmaa , Håkon Grimstad Report wirestyle22 , Min An Report The best way to understand therapy sessions is from a trained professional, which is why Bored Panda contacted Vidya Kale, a Yoga Therapy practitioner. She shared that she had been dealing with extreme trauma and that yoga therapy helped her deal with the bodily symptoms of it. She also credited her therapist, Ankita Deshmukh, with her healing and shared things the counselor said that stayed with her....

If you’re on the same page as your partner, making the choice to get married can seem like a no-brainer. But what if your views change later down the line? One woman recently shared a story on Reddit detailing how her husband went behind her back to get a vasectomy after deciding that he didn’t want any more kids. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as a conversation with President and Founder of Couples Therapy Inc....

The woman, who is ironically known as “Meow” on social media, appeared on Australia’s KIIS FM The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Thursday (March 14) to open up about what it meant to live life as a dog, more precisely, a Dalmatian. Meow told hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson how she slept in a crate and was even rewarded with dog treats by her handlers who helped to look after her....

Georgia Ball, a professional golfer with the UK’s Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), captured the uncomfortable moment a man tried to explain her own swing to her. The athlete regularly films her golf sessions and documents her life as a professional golfer to her 165,900 followers on TikTok, which she also uses to coach others in the sport. With Zoom golf lessons she charges $91 for, it’s safe to say that Georgia is knowledgeable about her physical profession....

This story popped up on Reddit recently because the current husband is now debating whether divorce is the only option. It’s not, but the question had to be asked considering the issue won’t be going away any time soon and feelings were hurt. They say love and alcohol don’t mix well together, and someone eventually draws the short straw at the end of it Share icon Image credits: YuriArcursPeopleimages/Envato elements (not the actual photo)...

For example, here’s a story from the user u/No_Ganache_2548, who was unexpectedly accused of being awkward and unreasonable by the maid of honor after attending a destination wedding – even though the guest herself hadn’t broken any rules, according to her own words. Anyway, let’s figure it out together. More info: Reddit The author of the post was recently invited to her distant friends’ destination wedding and she RSVP’d yes Share icon Image credits: Jonathan Borba (not the actual photo)...

“I think [Elon] was under the assumption that I wasn’t going to say anything and I would just let this go unchallenged,” Vivian told NBC News on Thursday (July 25). “Which I’m not going to do, because if you’re going to lie about me, like, blatantly to an audience of millions, I’m not just gonna let that slide.” On Monday (July 22), the Tesla and SpaceX owner sat down with psychologist Dr....

Others, however, have surprisingly shown a more laid-back attitude, such as Kristina Hartley, who made her own wedding cake the morning of the day she said “I do” and prepped some components the day before. The Southern California resident shared a clip of herself frosting the white cake in the kitchen after her hair was styled for the ceremony. “POV: everyone thinks you’re crazy for making your own wedding cake on your wedding morning,” wrote the 26-year-old bride in the video posted on June 6....

A couple became the victim of an influencer like that, who filmed one of them without their consent and uploaded the video to her channel. Luckily, the unsuspecting people found out and confronted the unabashed TikToker. More info: Reddit It’s getting more common for content creators to film unsuspecting folks and post videos of them online, and the ease with which they are able to do that is disturbing Share icon Image credits: freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

TikTok Creator and Animal Rescue Advocate Carley Self is the founder of Nola Kitten Nursery, a mammal nursery based in New Orleans. With over 200 rescues this year alone, Carley has been very vocal about her passion online, spreading awareness to other rescuers and viewers. However, other alleged animal rescuers have used this platform to put Carley’s methods on blast, labeling them as “unsafe” and accusing her of inadvertently causing the deaths of the animals she cared for....

In this purrfect collection, you’ll witness cats doing everything from twisting their bodies into impossibly cute positions to giving their best “I meant to do that” expressions after a mishap. So, grab your favorite snack, settle in, and prepare to be charmed by the irresistible antics of these furry comedians! When it comes to cats, have you ever wondered if different breeds have their own special behaviors? In other words, do Siamese cats act differently from Persians?...

“We encourage folks to find ways that work for them to manage the stress. For some, that might be creating structures to their day, like breathing exercises to let go of situations as they transition from work.” Fowler said that for some employees, other ways to manage all of that work-related stress might include taking some time off… or even finding another job entirely. “We all handle stressors differently. What’s important is finding a space or support to work through the approaches that work for you,” Fowler told us....

Most people probably understand that they might not get invited, and they’re fine with this. However, some brides may be a tad naive or miss common sense social cues entirely. Redditor u/hereforgossip17 opened up about how a bride sent her an incredibly bizarre ‘invite.’ Not to her wedding, mind you—it was to a group chat for wedding updates. Read on for the full story and the internet’s reactions. Bored Panda got in touch with the author of the story, u/hereforgossip17, and she was happy to share her thoughts about what happened with the group chat....

Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed things that people don’t realize have an extremely high chance of happening, after one of them started a discussion about it. The netizens’ answers covered all sorts of misfortunes—and a couple of more positive scenarios—so if you’re wondering what might be more likely to happen than you think, continue scrolling through to find out. On the list below, you will also find Bored Panda’s interviews with Professor and the founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG) of the University of Greenwich in London, UK, Dr....

Taking to her Instagram page on Wednesday (October 16), Sydney uploaded two photographs, fully channeling the physicality of boxing legend Christy Martin on the set of the upcoming biopic. With her curly hair, athletic build, and red sleeveless boxing shirt, the Euphoria star seemingly mirrored Christy’s iconic look. In the first image, Sydney flexed her arm, confidently displaying her strength. Sydney Sweeney stunned in new behind-the-scenes snaps, embodying boxing legend Christy Martin Share icon Image credits: Earl Gibson III/Penske Media/Getty Images Meanwhile, in the second snap, she was captured standing in gray sweatpants and sneakers, reflecting the tough, no-nonsense style that defined Christy’s boxing persona....