The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has already reported that the Arctic’s average temperature has risen at a rate three times higher than the global average and is the region with the highest rate of average temperature change. Share iconMelting Arctic ice in Siberia may release ancient “zombie” viruses, posing a potential global health crisis Image credits: Jean-Michel Claverie/IGS/CNRS-AM Experts have reportedly been collaborating with the University of the Arctic, an international educational and research cooperative, on organizing a surveillance network to assist with determining cases of diseases caused by the ancient micro-organisms, as early as possible, to avoid their spread spiraling out of control, the New York Post reported....

The Princess of Wales revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment two months after she was hospitalized for an unspecified type of abdominal surgery. In the highly personal video, Kate described the past year as “incredibly tough” and said that “life as you know it can change in an instant.” She also referred to her experience as “complex, scary, and unpredictable” for everyone, especially those closest to her....

Someone asked “What’s something people romanticize but it’s actually horrible?” and people shared their most poignant examples. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences below. c10bbersaurus , Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels Report Logical-Pop-458 , Chris F / pexels Report Strange-Catch6862 , Jimmy Kimmel Live Report PhariseeHunter46 , RDNE Stock project / pexels Report Apple2727 , August de Richelieu / pexels Report...

Gouming Martens got lost while traveling with his birth parents from their home in eastern China’s Jiangsu province to his mother’s hometown in southwestern Sichuan province at the age of three in 1994, The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Monday (July 1). Kind-hearted people reportedly sent Gouming to an orphanage, and he was subsequently adopted by a couple from the Netherlands, Jozef and Maria Martens, in 1996. It is Jozef and Maria who named the then-supposed orphan Gouming after the name given to him by the orphanage, Gou Yongming, so he would remember where he came from, as per The SCMP....

However, to be truly equal, we have to admit that women can be scary too. Recently, men proved this by sharing the creepy things ladies have done or said to them. From proudly declaring they’re crazy to showcasing their stalking abilities, scroll down to find the most bizarre stories where women frightened men and not vice versa. rollsyrollsy , cottonbro studio / pexels Report flyingduck33 , ShotPot / pexels Report...

When Reddit user Softestlilbab was sixteen years old and flying to meet her dad, she ended up sitting in a row with a stranger who got increasingly interested in her as the trip went on. Learning that the girl was a minor didn’t stop him either. As the woman explained on the subreddit ‘Entitled People,’ eventually, it got so bad that the only way she thought she could get out of the uncomfortable situation was to report the man to the crew....

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Viewers of the 96th Academy Awards, held last night (March 10) at Hollywood’s Dolby Theater, were left rather disappointed after sitting through a three-hour ceremony to watch the actor’s unconventional delivery of the Best Picture winner. While the 83-year-old icon received a standing ovation upon taking to the stage, things took an awkward turn minutes later when the legendary star didn’t follow the tradition of listing the nominees in the category before announcing the winner....

The project started with Pixelmator and later moved to Photoshop, where they skillfully blend and color-correct images to create whimsical hybrid animals. As their Instagram account gained followers, they began doing custom pet portraits, especially of cats and dogs. That being said, Martin’s work work, shared by celebrities and used to raise money for charities, brings joy and laughter, showing that creativity can thrive even in tough times. More info: Instagram Follow Bored Panda on Google News!...

Get ready to smile, because Gabriel Sancho’s fun and quirky illustrations are here to brighten your day! This Argentinian artist, loved by over 87k fans on Instagram, uses humor and simple designs to connect with people all over the world. Sancho’s art is all about spreading good vibes, whether it’s through his cartoons or the tattoos people proudly wear. We’ve gathered some of his best work to share with you, so sit back and enjoy these feel-good creations!...

The cartoonist shared with us where the inspiration for beginning his strips came from: “I started making comics in 2017 when I was on exchange in Aarhus University, Denmark. I was procrastinating from my PhD thesis, and I started making weird comics where different characters from the sagas would say controversial things that would only really make people who know something about the Icelandic sagas laugh. Slowly I realized that while I don’t draw or paint well, I really like doing it, so I started experimenting with color....

Now whether you’re planning to visit this corner of the world or are simply interested in learning more about it, the subreddit r/NorwayPics is a great place to explore the country from the convenience of your device. Its 21K members regularly upload images that perfectly illustrate the local charm. Continue scrolling to check them out and don’t miss the chat we had with travel blogger and writer from Norway, Lisa Stentvedt....

If you’re looking into how to start saving more, Pandas, we’ve got some tips for you right here. We’ve compiled people’s advice from two threads online, where they shared simple but efficient ways to be more frugal. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something new? And if you know any clever ways to save money, share them with us in the comments. Sharing is caring! Anabeer , Pixabay / pexels Report...

Today the situation is completely different - and each of us, when choosing a partner to date, is guided by some of our own criteria regarding appearance, behavior or everyday habits. Criteria, or prejudices - depending on how you look at it. And so, in this viral thread in the AskWomen community, women (and, I guess, men as well) answer the question: “What is the pettiest reason you won’t date anyone?...

From the chaos of getting kids ready for school to the hilarity of toddler logic, we collected the best posts they made this month to solidify that if you’re trying your best, one way or another, everything is going to be okay. Continue scrolling to check them out as well as the chat we had with our parenting expert, Vicki Broadbent. “The transition from summer to the new school year is usually a shock for all of the family,” she told Bored Panda....

And once folks grew up and understood that all the grown-ups were right—they did understand once they got older—they took to Reddit to share their wisdom and experience in a dedicated thread about the single most “you’ll understand it when you’re older” thing. Business_Estate8445 , Baurzhan Kadylzhanov / Pexels Report Satures , Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 / unsplash Report Pink_Dotx , Yan Krukau / Pexels Report RagingAardvark , Julia Avamotive / Pexels Report...

Created by Londoner Dave McGowan in 2021, the Facebook group ‘Crap Signs’ currently unites 111K members from around the world who use the online community to share accidental and intentional humor found in billboards, graffiti, and other public messages. Who said that everyday life is boring? There’s plenty of comedy even around the mundane. More info: Facebook Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops!...

Brushing your teeth, washing your hands after using the bathroom, and laundering your underwear should be second nature. However, according to one Reddit thread, even such basic tasks can be done incorrectly. Started by platform user HEADAs66, it asked everyone what they think is the most common hygiene mistake people make, and in just a few days has received thousands of replies. Here are the most popular ones. buckwheat16 , Marco Verch/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report...

Thankfully, with one such click, we reached the ‘Today I Learned’ subreddit: a place where over 34 million people gather to share facts about the world. So, Pandas, scroll down to explore a collection of interesting tidbits. You never know, they might just come in handy at your next social gathering! mr_noun , wikimedia / public domain Report CGWLP , Library of Congress / Public Domain Report Surprisingly, employees are only able to allocate a mere 24 minutes per week to engage in learning and development activities....

One Instagram page that does this brilliantly is ‘History Uncovered.’ We’ve combed through their posts and gathered some of the most fascinating facts and photos below. Scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorites! More info: Website | Podcast At its core, history is about telling the stories of our past. Interestingly, in Middle English, from the 11th to the 15th century, the word ‘history’ literally meant ‘story....