Well, the original poster’s (OP) twin was delusional to think her deadbeat boyfriend would turn over a new leaf for their child after he abandoned his ex and 3 kids. When her sister gave her the bitter truth to her face, the couple was furious and demanded she apologize. More info: Reddit Parents can’t act delulu and ignore the fact that the cost of raising a child has become insanely expensive Share icon Image credits: halayalex / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

In a post on the popular subreddit ‘Malicious Compliance,’ platform user SarraSimFan recalled the time when she found herself unexpectedly tasked with operating the office coffee maker despite having no experience with or interest in the drink. After asking one of the seasoned vets for help, however, the employee didn’t receive much, so she decided to follow through with her new responsibility and let people know who they were relying on....

When redditor y2kdreamxoxo was offered to share the cost of dinner equally among everyone, she firmly stood her ground and refused, as she barely ate anything. This didn’t sit well with her friends, who later accused her of ‘ruining the vibe’ in the group chat. Scroll down to find the full story and conversation with world-leading etiquette expert, consultant and founder of EtiquetteExpert.Org, Jo Hayes, who kindly agreed to tell us more about splitting the bill evenly....

Redditor -Blundertaker- has had hers since forever, but at some point, she noticed that someone was trying to use it. Luckily, the security of her inbox wasn’t breached, but as the woman explained on the subreddit ‘Petty Revenge,’ the whole ordeal did lead to a few funny stories. Share icon Image credits: Stephen Phillips – Hostreviews.co.uk / unsplash (not the actual photo) Share icon Share icon Image credits: ajtp92 / reddit (not the actual photo)...

When this woman received the crushing news, instead of sharing it with her partner, she kept quiet about it. She successfully hid the pregnancy loss from him up until the supposed due date. After it passed, she had no other option but to tell the truth, which left everyone crushed. Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with perinatal mental health treatment specialist and founder of Shameless Mama Wellness, Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C, who kindly agreed to tell us more about faking a pregnancy after pregnancy loss....

A great example of this is the foster care system. As one Redditor shared, when he and his sister were given up by their biological parents, they happened to be separated from each other. While he was fortunate enough to be quickly adopted by some wonderful people, the girl never found a new family. When they met up some 20 years later, she couldn’t hold back her understandable jealousy that quickly made things uncomfortable for everyone involved....

One of the biggest concerns about AI is the creation and use of deepfakes. Although they can be made for entertainment, they’re sometimes used for more sinister purposes, and this woman became the victim of one such deepfake ad. More info: TikTok Woman shares worrying account of how her likeness was used without her consent in a deepfake ad to sell pills to cure impotence Share icon Image credits: michel....

One Redditor had a close shave with crazy during a night shift when a woman stormed into the auto-parts store he works at and demanded to speak to the manager about an alleged copyright infringement on the store’s customized license plates. Flabbergasted, the man took to Reddit to share his story. More info: Reddit Night manager at auto-parts store alerted by one of the clerks that there’s a customer who’s super upset about their delivery vehicles’ license plates Share icon Image credits: svetlanasokolova (not the actual photo)...

One Reddit user recently shared her story online, furious after finding out that her mother-in-law decided it was a good idea to cut her son’s hair. And spoiler alert – it was, in fact, a terrible idea. More info: Reddit Cutting a child’s hair without a parent’s permission is never a good idea, but when that parent feels strongly about hair, it’s far worse Share icon Image credits: Pavel Danilyuk (not the actual photo)...

Nicole Yerien, the founder of Yoga with Them, has introduced a concept that is already being implemented around the world—but with a unique twist and a clear purpose. “I worked on adapting the idea for a long time so that it could benefit everyone: animals, shelters, and people,” she shared with Bored Panda via email. “Unlike how this practice is carried out abroad—with purebred dogs, often from breeders—I was clear that, while it might be a nice experience for people, I could not promote or be part of something as harsh as the sale of animals in my country....

The incident unfolded on the grand stage of the pop diva’s Celebration tour stop in Miami on April 7. The concert is known to be a setting for boundary-pushing performances and avant-garde theatrics, yet it was an unintended moment featuring Ricky that wound up stealing headlines after the show. Ricky Martin and Madonna appeared on stage together during the Queen of Pop’s concert in Miami Share icon Image credits: Ricky Martin Ricky was brought on stage not to sing with the Queen of Pop but to judge a handful of dancers performing before them during the show’s “Vogue” ballroom competition....

However, one parent decided that their daughter doesn’t deserve to go to therapy anymore, at least not until her grades start showing improvement. Below, you’ll find the full story that one father posted on the “Am I the [Jerk]?” subreddit, as well as a conversation with clinician Adnan Kastrat, LAC, from Modern Therapy. After his teen daughter was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, this father started sending her to therapy Share icon Image credits: Wavebreakmedia/Envato elements (not the actual photo)...

Redditor u/outsidelookingin987 recently went viral after asking the friendly r/AITAH online community for advice. He shared how he’s considering divorcing his wife, who is going through perimenopause, after she hurt him at home. Read on for the full story, as well as the tips from other internet users. Bored Panda has reached out to the author via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from him....

A similar situation was shared by one Reddit user whose best friend started dating his ex-girlfriend, which led to him setting boundaries and growing apart. After getting married, the friend thought everything would go back to normal; however, he was quickly reminded of the reality. More info: Reddit When a friend starts dating your ex-partner, it shouldn’t be shocking to realize that the friendship will not be the same Share icon Image credits: Danik Prihodko (not the actual photo)...

Whether you want popcorn ceilings and wood paneling on the walls or kitchen cabinets covered in plywood, it’s completely up to you. Your home, your rules! Just be prepared to face judgment online if you decide to make questionable design decisions. We took a trip to the Bad Interior Decorating subreddit and gathered some of their most interesting photos below. So enjoy scrolling through these pics of bizarre and creative homes, and keep reading to find a conversation with interior design expert and blogger Laurel Bern!...

Popular content creator @elyon113, aka Samuel Smeltzer, went viral on TikTok after calculating how much the federal minimum wage in the United States ought to be these days to allow people to comfortably afford to buy a home. Spoiler warning: it’s over 7 times the current rate. Scroll down for his insights. Bored Panda got in touch with Smeltzer for further comment, and he was kind enough to share his thoughts with us....

This Redditor user also plans on doing exactly that after their ‘Boomer’ neighbors crossed many boundaries, both physical and mental. Constantly snooping around, invading their yard, and complaining about what they do with their property are just a few things the couple had to endure from these elder residents. Having enough of it, they hired a land survey that finally showed them their place. Nowadays, harmony and friendships are rare among neighbours Share icon Image credits: Greta Hoffman / pexels (not the actual photo)...

Then you’re in luck because some folks recently shared their favorite less-popular travel destinations. A netizen asked, “Which not-so-popular country is a must-visit?“, and over 500 people came up with suggestions. So, scroll down and start preparing your travel itinerary! And if you have a suggestion yourself but don’t see it in the list, let us know in the comments! AdmitThatYouPrune , Jérémy Glineur/pexels Report Legal_Climate4961 , Sonia Ghidiceanu/pexels Report...

In a post on r/MaliciousCompliance, the woman recalled the interaction with an irate lady who, after failing to provide a necessary information update for her account, demanded “never to be called again.” Unable to get another word in, the Redditor agreed. But little did the lady know, her hostile behavior would immediately backfire. Call center employees have to have nerves of steel Share icon Image credits: asierromero / freepik (not the actual photo)...

Following the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the pop diva shared a TikTok video on Wednesday, September 18, and gave the finger to the music mogul, who was charged this week with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court in New York City and was ordered to be held without bail on Tuesday, September 17. Kesha changed the iconic lyrics of her hit song TiK ToK to “Wake up in the morning like f— P....