The more modern iteration of the word most likely comes from 1993, in a Wired article by Mike Godwin. He posited that the internet had sped up Dawkins’ idea. After all, people could now share images and ideas so much faster than ever before. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB....

Beijing Story Beijing is a city full of contradictions. It is incredibly ancient, with a history spanning more than 3,000 years, and is one of the cities with the most cultural heritage in the world. Yet, it is also highly modern, serving as the capital of China with a population of over 20 million. As you walk through this city, you often witness the collision between tradition and modernity, creating the illusion of traveling through both history and the future at once....

The author of this story was recently engaged and decided not to invite their longtime friend Millie to the celebration. According to them, Millie has been absent from many other life events since she became a mother two years prior, so they saw no point in inviting her this time around. The incident caused a strain between the two, as the author insists Millie could have shown up more “if she actually cared....

As he was detailing the weather down under, Nate abruptly announced: “Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually, that’s happening right now.” After interrupting his reading of Queensland’s weather report, Nate very calmly asked to hand the broadcast back to ABC News Breakfast co-presenters Lisa Millar and Michael Rowland. Lisa quickly took over the broadcast while Nate recovered off camera, The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday....

In this article, we’ll discuss 8 reasons why your finger is one of your cat’s favorite chew toys and how to get your cat to chew on something else. Why does my cat want to chew on my fingers? Your cat may bite your fingers for many reasons, including play, stress, or even teething. Depending on your cat’s age, the reasons for its nipping behavior may vary. Like human babies, kittens go through a teething process....

More info: Tiktok A woman was in for a rude shock when she called off work because of a stomach bug just for her boss to show up at her bedside Share icon Image credits: @mishyymbabyy He thought that she didn’t want to drive in and he offered to drive her so she could still work Share icon Image credits: Andrea Piacquadio (not the actual photo) “I was working at a restaurant and I lived about 15 minutes away from the restaurant in the middle of nowhere” “I was living with a roommate in a house and his bedroom was on the first floor and my bedroom was upstairs on the second floor....

For this redditor, it was her husband and her sister becoming too close that raised some red flags. She turned to the ‘Relationships’ community, asking its members if the signs that seemed suspicious to her were something to be concerned about, or if she was being paranoid, and fellow netizens didn’t seem to have a good feeling about the situation either. Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with an author and psychologist, an expert in marital and family therapy, Michael Tobin Ph....

Of course, if the guests are really pleasant to talk to. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Especially when these guests turn out to be one of your relatives. As was the case, for example, with the user u/RestaurantFair9097, the author of our story today. More info: Reddit The author of the post has been married for 2 years and she is 18 weeks pregnant with her first baby Share icon Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo) The author’s spouse has a sister and 2 nephews, a 15 Y....

Like in this story: a marriage fell apart because of cheating, and the dad married his mistress, which was a very sad day for the rest of the family. And what’s even worse is that the stepmother basically tried to abuse her way into the hearts of his children. But they didn’t give in and sought revenge on her in a creative and musical way. More info: Reddit Music is not only a universal language, but it can be a revenge tool as well Share icon Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo)...

Aspyn, a 27-year-old YouTube star known for her lifestyle content and family vlogs, filed for divorce in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, according to People. On the very same day, thousands of followers keeping up with Aspyn on social media scrolled to find the news of the mother giving birth to the pair’s third child. “Sweet baby was ready to be born i guess,” Aspyn wrote on TikTok as she shared a clip of herself holding her new bundle of joy in her arms....

And that’s exactly what happened with this Redditor! She had always dreamed of naming her future daughter ‘Scarlett’ when she became a parent, but then her elder brother stole it for his own kid. Upset by it, she confronted him, but he downplayed her emotions. More info: Reddit Teenage poster has an elder brother who is in his 30s as her mom had him when she was 16 years of age Share icon Image credits: Askar Abayev (not the actual photo)...

And in marine life news, a special announcement has been made about the first-ever sighting of a live newborn great white. Great whites, the largest predatory sharks in the world with the most fatal attacks on humans, are tough to imagine as newborn babies. That is partially because it seems no one has seen one in the wild until now, the University of California said in an official press release....

Susie Yi began her comic series in October 2018, during her first digital Inktober challenge. She started with doodles of her pets, Mickey and Minnie, and then grew her daily drawings into the imaginative world of Cat & Cat. More info: Instagram | susieyi.com | twitter.com | Facebook | patreon.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB....

One of the external factors that can put an end to a relationship is a person outside of it. Redditor Heyjalapeno was specifically curious about this, so she started an online discussion with the question “Couples who have broken up because of a third person that did not involve cheating, what happened?” Below you’ll find the most popular answers from people who had their relationships ruined in the most uncanny of ways....

We took a trip to the Weird subreddit and gathered some of our favorite out of the ordinary pics below. From strange drawings to concerning technological glitches, enjoy scrolling through these pics, and be sure to upvote the ones that you find particularly bizarre! This online community, which has amassed an impressive 1.3 million members and is one of the largest subreddits on the platform, is dedicated to “the weird, strange, odd and bizarre....

Aggression is never the answer, as Reddit user Fit-Complex-6771 learned the hard way. She’s a recovering alcoholic and when she found out that her boyfriend had been using vodka in his cooking, she lashed out and broke the $80 bottle, but when he asked to be refunded, she refused and faced netizens’ disapproval. More info: Reddit This recovering alcoholic who had been with her boyfriend Sean for 1.5 years had told him about her issues and he was fine with it Share icon Image credits: Jason Briscoe (not the actual photo)...

The 34-year-old star cheered on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday (October 7). The Karma singer sported a red and brown plaid minidress and a handbag by Vivienne Westwood. However, it was her original makeup that caught fans’ attention online, as Taylor was photographed wearing glitter freckles. Aliett Butts, the owner of Fazit Beauty, has since reacted to the impact the superstar has had on her business....

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This redditor’s friend ended a relationship with her long-term partner, who she was even planning on marrying. While that in itself might not be surprising, what was is the fact that she attended the wedding without him and married a different groom instead. Scroll down for the full story. Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at The University of New Hampshire, Dr....

While speaking about his latest movie Unfrosted, the 70-year-old comedian spoke about always wanting to be a “real man” but saying he “never made it.” The subject came up as he spoke about the ’60s—the era in which his directorial debut of Unfrosted is set. The Bee Movie star discussed his nostalgia for the decade he grew up in during an interview with Bari Weiss for a Tuesday episode of The Free Press’ Honestly podcast....