The Reddit user u/Brilliant_Peace9682, the author of today’s story, decided two years ago when she was planning her wedding that it would be Halloween-related. And now, a couple of weeks before the wedding, the bride-to-be is suddenly faced with a real demarche, led by her own mother… More info: Reddit The author of the post decided she wanted a Halloween-themed wedding 2 years ago and it was appointed to October 2024 Share icon Image credits: Karen Irala / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

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So we at Bored Panda decided to expand on the issue and asked our readers on Facebook to share what they believe to be the biggest frauds in the history of mankind. From the diamond industry to double taxation, here are the most popular answers that we’ve received. Petter Jakobsson , Noah Holm / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report Sabrina Toupe , RDNE Stock project / pexels (not the actual photo) Report...

This online community has 1.2 million members, many of which are experienced fathers, happy to share how they babyproof the house, keep the little ones busy, and much, much more. When you’re sleep-deprived, exhausted, and constantly late to everywhere you go, even one additional minute saved can make a huge difference. Continue scrolling to check out the tips and the chat we had with Alan Lawrence, author of That Dad Blog....

But at the same time, you might want to reevaluate any relationships that aren’t serving you anymore. And according to therapist Jacy Rob, LPC, there are a few subtle signs to look out for that mean your “friends” don’t actually have your best interest at heart. Jacy recently started a thread on X discussing some of these behaviors of fake friends, so below you’ll find her thoughts, other traits that readers chimed in with and a conversation between her and Bored Panda....

So, it’s no surprise that meme pages and groups inspired by the cult TV show still exist today. One of them is “The Office Memes” group on Facebook, where fans of the show can get lost in funny content featuring their beloved characters. The show’s star Steve Carell has his own theory on why the show is still so popular even 11 years after its original run. “I think part of it is that each of the characters is an archetype that can be translated to, like, people that they know in school, you know?...

To learn more about the day-to-day lives of programmers, we are once again visiting the Programmer Humor subreddit, which is full of jokes and memes perfectly capturing the chaos and struggles of this profession. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to check out a conversation with software engineers Evgeny Klimenchenko and Ben Grimwade from the UK, who kindly agreed to tell us more about programming humor. “Programmers often have a rich sense of humour that’s often related to their line of work....

Sadly, nearly one third of employees experience bullying in the workplace. And companies aren’t always concerned about preventing it, which means workers often have to take matters into their own hands. Quora users have been sharing their best tactics for taking on bullies at work, so we’ve gathered some of their stories below. Enjoy reading through, and be sure to upvote the clever ideas that you’ll consider using in your own office in the future!...

From horrible life events like the Sicily wildfires or the Morocco earthquake to joyous traditions like the Barranquilla Carnival or Yemanjá celebration in Salvador de Bahia, Antonio Cascio captures award-winning shots across the world. Antonio is a photojournalist from Sicily, Italy who frequently travels and takes powerful images. Each image by Antonio tells a story, reflecting the photographer’s unique perspective and deep commitment to storytelling through photography. In 2020 he started to work from Latino America....

That won’t stop folks from throwing in their two cents about what it is that you call clothing. And sometimes, they might just be right. No, it’s not you. It’s the clothes. Sometimes they are just impossible to justify and defend. I mean, look at them. You can’t even say they’re haute couture. Not sure what to call them. You decide. But clothes have evolved since man’s first decision to use a maple leaf....

And so, we come to today’s story where Reddit user AffectionateShare508, a sous chef, dumped her date due to his extremely picky eating habits and the way he insulted her friends’ cooking. But according to him, it was a big mistake on her part. More info: Reddit The poster of this story is a sous chef and food is part of her culture, so it’s very important to her and also essential to make connections Share icon Image credits: Drazen Zigic (not the actual photo)...

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It even happens that some people get too caught up in this web of memories and find it hard to move on to a brighter future. Seeing this way too much, one redditor turned to the AskReddit community with the question, “What screams ’this person peaked in high school’ to you?” From bragging about SAT scores ten years later to getting into fistfights at bars, scroll down to find the most awkward telltale signs that indicate a person has reached their maximum potential in their final years of education....

It doesn’t matter if you love cats or not! This artist’s simplistic drawings inspired by the most viral pictures and videos of cats online are a fun way to spread positive vibes and make everyone’s day better. Today, we’ve selected the most recent illustrations, and we’re pretty sure you will enjoy them too. More info: Instagram | Facebook | patreon.com | twitter.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard....

Here are the key reasons this may be happening. According to the Britannica encyclopedia, approximately 15 facial muscles are activated when we laugh (6). Professionals in gelotology, the study of laughter’s physiological effects (yes, such a branch of medicine exists!), compare laughing to aerobic exercise, as it involves the contraction and relaxation of various muscles, easing tension and spasms that can cause chronic pain. Therefore, sharing those hilarious memes with your friends is like getting a workout because you’re using your muscles in similar ways....

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Your teachers may have told you that Wikipedia is not a solid source for academic essays. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good source to have a laugh or two. Or for your nerdy side to get lost for half a day in some obscure article about planned procrastination and all its related links. Luckily, there’s an online page where you can find all kinds of weird snippets from Wikipedia....

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The naming for Thursday traces back to Roman times when the fourth day of the week was dedicated to Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder. During the Roman occupation of Germanic territories, this association merged with Thor’s attributes, leading to the adoption of “Thunor’s Day,“ which finally evolved into “Thursday.” The Norse influence is evident in various Germanic languages: “Torsdag” in Scandinavian languages, “Donnerstag” in German, and “Donderdag” in Dutch....

But surely, not everyone takes pictures because they have to; some people just love taking photographs or, let’s be honest, have a phone on hand when they see something pretty. Whatever the circumstances, many of such random yet interesting images end up on the Facebook page titled exactly that. Today, we want to shed light on some of them, so whether you’re a fan of photography or simply curious about what people find worthy of taking out their camera for, scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy!...