The House of the Dragon star believes the growing trend of trigger warnings is robbing the audience of the chance to feel raw emotions. While speaking to The Times of London, the 41-year-old actor spoke about how he was “scarred” by some of the movies he watched as a kid, and he didn’t seem to mind if such a trend continued with younger generations. Matt Smith revealed he is not a fan of trigger warnings, fearing they dilute the emotional impact of storytelling Share icon Image credits: Photo by Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Sky/NOW “Isn’t being shocked, surprised, stirred the point?...

While some fans stated the obvious about her being drop-dead gorgeous, others blinked in disbelief and felt that the actress looked unrecognizable. Ditching the layers of professional makeup, the 37-year-old star stood in front of the mirror in a comfy homebody look—a black bra and red plaid pajama bottoms—and smiled for the camera, rocking her many inches of cascading blue hair. Apart from what appeared to be a touch of lip gloss, the Transformers actress largely seemed to be makeup-free in the much-talked-about mirror selfie....

This Redditor’s experience with her mother-in-law who couldn’t be bothered to learn her grandchild’s full name due to its perceived “unfamiliarity” exemplifies this perfectly. More info: Reddit For parents, choosing a name for their child is a significant act, imbued with meaning and cultural significance Share icon Image credits: Carlos Santiago (not the actual photo) The author’s mother-in-law balked at writing her grandbaby’s name, citing difficulty with the spelling of the name Share icon Image credits: Porapak Apichodilok (not the actual photo)...

It’s a scene any parent knows all too well, and one TikTok mom has gone viral for capturing this universal struggle while dropping some seriously solid advice on setting healthy boundaries with our pint-sized dictators. More info: TikTok TikTok mom goes viral after posting a video of her preparing lunch for herself while her 3-year-old toddler insists on having a bite of her food Share icon Image credits: rachonlife...

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This Frida doll brooch – pendant – necklace is a tiny art doll and completely handmade. Frida brooch is made from cotton fabric and hand painted with acrylic paints and pastels. This brooch pendant is perfect for your personal collection or as a gift for your friends and Frida Kahlo lovers. More info: Etsy Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!...

More than a dozen eighth-grade cheerleaders at Evans Middle School were subjected to a “bear crawl” exercise on a track that had become burning hot under the sun last Wednesday (October 9) after allegedly performing a routine the coach deemed to be “disrespectful.” ABC affiliate KAMC reported that the surface reached temperatures up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit (50ºC), causing first and second-degree burns on the girls’ arms and palms. “I had asked my daughter, ‘Are you OK?...

In today’s story, a teen, who is sure of what she wants to study, plans how she’ll do it. Then she gets the rug pulled out from under her when her parents decide to give away a part of her inheritance that’s supposed to cover half of her tuition. So, when her family members suggest she sue them, the girl is intrigued, but wonders if that would make her a jerk....

Paradoxically, these newer buildings, despite being built with inferior materials, still cost nearly as much as their older counterparts. The creator of this piece discusses the reasons behind this trend and argues that it erases historical landmarks and contributes to more and more cities looking the same. More info: Tiktok An architecture grad student responded to a TikTok on the rising trend of buildings that look the same all over the country Share icon Image credits: Isaac Quesada (not the actual photo)...

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The good thing is that you don’t even need to go to museums to enjoy this anthropological journey. Thanks to the Facebook group ‘Ancient Marvels Of Mankind,’ you can do it from your device! Members of this online community are constantly sharing pictures of the best finds from across the globe. For example, artifacts have provided essential information about life in ancient Egypt. There, people believed in an afterlife and buried the dead with things they would need after they left their bodies behind....

Taking big gulps of water in between customers made them run to the restroom at least a few times during their shift, consequently making their boss question their health. But the redditor was hesitant to discuss their bladder activity with their superior. Some people might have to frequent the restroom more often than others for one reason or another Share icon Image credits: Olivier Collet / pexels (not the actual photo)...

More info: Instagram Share iconMeet Cristal, a former street cat who is now living her best life as the queen of the mall Image credits: patasparribaoficial Share iconImage credits: patasparribasofficial Cristal didn’t have the best start in life – she was a street cat who got rescued in 2018, after she had her babies. Thanks to the efforts of shelter staff, every one of her kittens found a loving home and mama cat was able to start dreaming about her very own home where she could roam around like the queen she is....

But even then, there’s room left to be surprised. For example, this Redditor shared how her boss’s ex-wife sunk to almost unheard-of depths of pettiness during their divorce, demanding half of everything that they owned together. When she got exactly what she asked and not anything more, she was livid. Scroll down to read the full story! More info: Reddit It’s human nature to be petty sometimes, but some manage to delve into the pettiness so deeply that they’re left holding on to it even many years after the incident Share icon Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo) The woman’s boss was going through a divorce, and she had to help pack the things that his ex requested, as the wife was not allowed to do it herself due to stealing Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Image credits: Ketut Subiyanto (not the actual photo) The wife pettily demanded to get half of every single thing inside the house, so the poster matched her pettiness and complied maliciously Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Image credits: Blue Bird (not the actual photo) The author packed all of the worse halves, including only that which was specifically written on the list and not things that might’ve come with the items Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Image credits: u/Realistic-Salt5017...

A perfect example of how well they manage to blend into our society is this one video captured and shared online a little while ago. In it, a raccoon casually approached the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru window just to be served like any other regular customer, leaving every witness amazed. Scroll down to find out more! More info: TikTok Whether you’re a human or a raccoon, everyone has to wait in the same line at a drive-thru Share icon Image credits: samguptuppy...

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The photos were taken at Wembley Stadium, where there was a tense situation between law enforcement and supporters. The lack of tickets caused the tension to continually rise. England lost to Italy, sparking street fights. Italians were hunted in the crowds, and honestly, at such events, I dress neutrally to avoid inciting hatred and to protect my life. Four years later, England is in the final again, this time against Spain....

Domonique Brown, fired from the Taylor Preparatory High School in Detroit, was known in the classroom for her engaging teaching methods and outside it as “Drippin Honey,” her rap persona. She revealed on social media that she lost her job because an anonymous parent had an issue with her parallel music career. “Nobody even knew I was a rapper until the parent kept continuously complaining,” Domonique told WDBJ7. Domonique Brown taught history at the Detroit school and was titled Teacher of the Month a couple of months before she was fired A post shared by ♠️Spade TV (@spadetvofficial) The controversy at the school began around the Thanksgiving holiday last year, and what followed was months of meetings and an ultimatum served to Domonique to either erase all her content or discontinue teaching at the school....

“I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” she revealed for the first time in an interview with Vanity Fair. The 32-year-old actress is certainly no stranger to public scrutiny. But sources revealed that she was tired of people comparing her life with that of her famous ex-boyfriend, Justin, who recently welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Hailey Bieber. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were teenage sweethearts and dated on and off from 2010 until 2018 Share icon Image credits: Selena Gomez / Instagram Share icon Image credits: Justin Bieber / Instagram Since the Biebers announced that they were expecting a child, social media users have been relentless with their pressure on Selena to have a baby of her own....

This awful behavior is unfortunately commonplace in Spain. There are many people out there who work hard to help the dogs on the street, but there are also many people who see these dogs as pests and an inconvenience. More info: spanishhappytails.co.uk | Facebook Meet Buddy, a senior rescue dog from Spain, who got a second chance at a new life Share icon Buddy was taken in by the police after they found him being cruelly beaten....