In this case, John Holcroft creates thought-provoking illustrations that touch on various hidden realities. From our addiction to social media to child labor, John finds a way to convey strong messages through a single image. The artist’s sharp commentary on contemporary issues has caught the attention of 113K people on Instagram, as well as of prestigious entities like the BBC and The Economist. Without further ado, we invite you to scroll down to immerse yourself in these eye-catching artworks and uncover the layers of meaning that lie beneath the surface....

Most likely, the user FussyFusspott, the author of our story today, by the will of fate, got a mother-in-law from the second category of moms. This decent lady constantly interferes in her son’s family life – even despite the fact that he has long been an adult and has two kids himself. More info: Mumsnet The author of the post has a husband and 2 kids, and a very tenacious mother-in-law too Share icon Image credits: freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

One anonymous woman opened up to the r/TrueOffMyChest online community about an extremely sensitive bit of drama in her family. She shared how her husband left her when she was 8 months pregnant after some false allegations about her came to light. Not only that, but he also missed the birth of their child. In response, she served him divorce papers. Read on for the full story. Bored Panda has reached out to the author via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her....

But one man’s wife has recently turned her passion for true crime into a full-blown obsession, complete with photos, yarn, sticky notes, and other “tools” detectives use on their evidence boards. Why? Well, she secretly began mapping out potential affairs involving their neighbors, turning local gossip into her own personal investigation. So her husband went to the subreddit r/AITAH to share his growing concerns and ask for advice. This woman got so into true crime that she put together a conspiracy board, tracking her neighbors’ potential affairs Share icon Image credits: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

That’s what one woman was forced to do after her terrible mother-in-law tried to cause even more pain when she lost her baby. She eventually made the brave choice to cut all contact with the woman. More info: Reddit Woman blocks evil MIL who wanted to hurt her by convincing someone to send her a wedding invitation mentioning she has 3 children even though she had lost a baby Share icon Image credits: RDNE Stock project (not the actual photo)...

I believe that, heart to heart, we speak the same language and 3 year-old Ariadne Belanger could be such a beautiful example of it. Sharing unconditional love, this adorable girl has created the most magical bond with these cute fluffy baby ducks. More info: Ksenia Belanger 3-year-old Ariadne Belanger shares unconditional love with her adorable ducklings Share icon Image credits: Ksenia Belanger Share icon Image credits: Ksenia Belanger Share icon Image credits: Ksenia Belanger Ariadne’s mother, Ksenia Belanger, is the one behind the lens....

Whatever the case might be, a bit of hands-on experience is the best way to change your mind! Redditor u/Mindless_Command7079, a mom of two, spilled the tea about how she taught her rude brother, who was dismissive of stay-at-home parents, a lesson he’ll never forget. She drew him into a bet that he couldn’t last even a day in her shoes. Check out the full story below. Bored Panda reached out to the mom via Reddit, and we’ll update the article once we hear back from her....

However, if you’re not a fan of the people you live with, there’s absolutely no need to be generous upon moving out. One woman recently posted on the Malicious Compliance subreddit detailing why she decided to take all of her things with her after moving out of her apartment. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies amused readers shared. When moving out, this woman planned to let her roommates keep some of the communal items she bought Share icon Image credits: cottonbro studio / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

The author found themselves caught in such a heartbreaking situation. Their youngest child’s frequent panic attacks had become a constant disruption, casting a shadow over celebrations. Now, the eldest child, fed up with the disruptions, has disinvited the affected sibling from their wedding, which leaves the author trapped in a tug-of-war between their children’s happiness. More info: Reddit Saying “I do” is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and witnessing a disruption can be incredibly upsetting Share icon Image credits: Leonardo Miranda (not the actual photo)...

Taking to her TikTok page on Monday (June 24), Caroline Rened shared damning footage of the alleged unfaithful hubby, explaining in the caption: “If this man is your husband flying United Airlines, flight 2140, from Houston to New York, he’s probably going to be staying with Katy tonight.” TikToker records a married man getting frisky with his mistress mid-flight Share icon Image credits: carolinerened The video, which has amassed millions of views, featured the supposed married man and “Katy” shamelessly getting frisky during the four-hour journey to the Big Apple....

Unfortunately, such conflicts can put parts of our personality on display that we weren’t necessarily aware of. This is a story of a young mom seeking advice online on her marriage, as she feels emotionally checked out of the relationship and wants a divorce. More Info: Reddit Feeling emotionally absent in a relationship is difficult, especially when it’s not clear how to proceed next Share icon Image credits: Liza Summer (not the actual photo)...

Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old from Lagos, Nigeria, took to Facebook on September 17 to ask her 18,000 followers about a tomato puree she thought tasted too sweet. “I went to buy Tin tomatoes yesterday that I will use to make a stew. I didn’t see Gino and Sonia, so I decided to buy this one,” the small-scale importer of children’s wear wrote, accompanying the post with a photo of her can of Erisco’s Nagiko Tomato Mix....

So much so that when the woman lost her job and asked him to cover half of the gas expenses, he was taken aback and reluctant to contribute. This quickly escalated, and the couple found themselves in a heated argument, revealing deeper issues in their relationship regarding financial responsibility and mutual support. Share icon Image credits: svitlanah / envato (not the actual photo) Share icon Image credits: Marek Studzinski / unsplash (not the actual photo)...

At the same time, seeing people finally being able to enjoy their life to the fullest after getting back that lost sense is truly heartwarming. For example, when this woman had her cochlear implant activated and had an opportunity to hear her family’s voices for the first time, everybody witnessing it had a hard time holding back their tears. Scroll down to read the full story! More info: TikTok...

Well, today’s story is about this topic, too. In this case, it’s about family members who didn’t own the land and didn’t want it for themselves — they wanted to sell it. And when the owners refused, it led to name-calling and even possible cracks in a marriage. More info: Reddit Is it fair to ask someone to use their inheritance in a way that doesn’t benefit them directly? Share icon Image credits: Pixabay (not the actual photo)...

Women in this online thread got candid about this issue, sharing their own draining mental burdens they carry without anyone knowing. From perceiving home as their second workplace to struggling to keep up with life, it reminds us that everyone needs a sprinkle of support, even if they don’t show it. Bored Panda also reached out to psychologist, attachment specialist, and relationship coach, Dr. Lorna Otway, who kindly agreed to tell us more about women’s mental load....

Yefimchyk suffered a heart attack at his home and fell into a coma on September 6. His death was confirmed on Wednesday (September 11) by the Instagram account @whoisthebestbb. Yefimchyk’s wife, Anna, reportedly tried to reanimate him by performing chest compressions as she waited for the ambulance. “I prayed all this time, hoping that Illia would recover,” Anna told Belarusian media. Share iconIllia Yefimchyk, known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” has died at the age of 36 Image credits: Illia Yefimchyk “I spent every day by his side, hoping, and his heart started beating again for two days, but the doctor gave me the terrible news that his brain had died....

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The former One Direction member spoke about raising his daughter Khai away from the city noise and close to nature in an interview with L’Officiel. “I’m quite an outdoorsy person—I did fall in love with the landscapes and serenity,” Zayn said while sharing insights about Pennsylvania. “You get a lot of time to really think about things. And when I found out that my partner at the time was pregnant, I pretty quickly made up my mind that this would be a great place to raise a child because there’s so much for her to do here....

For this redditor, it was a new car—the first big item he had bought for himself—that he wanted to keep in good condition. That’s why he wouldn’t let his girlfriend and her son bring drinks or food into the car. And that one time they did, it ended in them getting the silent treatment from the driver. Many people have something they cherish, whether because of its monetary or sentimental value Share icon Image credits: Sleepi Alleyne (not the actual photo)...