Redditors have recently been discussing seemingly harmless yet potentially fatal things that most of us don’t worry about at all, so we’ve gathered some of the most frightening replies below. Good luck getting through this list without unlocking some new fears, and be sure to upvote the things you’ll be extra careful with in the future! littlesweetiebabe , Valeria Boltneva / pexels (not the actual photo) Report mrmasturbate , JESHOOTS....

People sometimes find ultimatums necessary to get engaged, get their partner to quit an unhealthy habit and more. But issuing one should not be taken lightly, as they always have the potential to blow up a relationship. Reddit users have been recalling ultimatums that were proposed in their previous relationships, so we’ve gathered some of their juiciest stories below. Enjoy scrolling through, and keep reading to find a conversation with London Celebrity Therapist Nia Williams from Miss Date Doctor!...

The reality star, who shares North, 10, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5, with her ex-husband, Kanye West, says she sometimes gets overwhelmed during the chaotic days when everything seems to go wrong at home. “I am a single mom of four, and it is wild,” said the 43-year-old. “I almost feel like my kids have this radar where they know I’m doing something really important. I thought I was going to end up on an episode of Snapped yesterday....

This redditor’s husband—a soon-to-be-dad to their third daughter—admitted being a little disappointed that the third bundle of joy wasn’t going to be a boy. However, he wasn’t surprised as he believed that it was related to his wife having three sisters. Little did he know that he was in fact the one determining the sex of the baby. Seeking to learn more about how the sex of the child is determined, Bored Panda got in touch with a lecturer at the University of Waterloo, expert in Biomedical Science, Dr....

Then, instead of digging through the dirt on a remote island, you dig through piles of clothing and items that are not to your liking, until you see something that shines like gold; or in the latter scenario, something that looks like a used Hermes bag in nearly mint condition, a kind of teapot you’ve been looking for everywhere, or a signed album of your favorite artist from the early 2000s....

Some people have wildly different understandings of masculinity and what it means to be a “real” man. These attitudes can put a lot of pressure on folks to fit certain stereotypes out of fear that they’ll be left out. When, in reality, “real” men do whatever it is that men do, from growing flowers to crying. After going on a slightly bizarre date, internet user u/Bikini_baby767 sparked a candid and important discussion on r/AskMen....

Taking to her TikTok page on July 3, Lexi Hensler posted footage of the moment a woman could be seen from afar, helping herself to some of her merchandise during VidCon, an annual convention for influencers, fans, executives, and online brands. Lexi is the founder of Give Hugz, therapeutic weighted stuffed animals designed to provide comfort and relief from stress, anxiety, and depression. “So, I got robbed this weekend,” Lexi started her video, which amassed nearly 37 million views....

Elizabeth Castaldi, a 27-year-old content creator from Newport, Rhode Island, shared with her followers a text message she received from a 35-year-old man that she found too ambiguous. “Hey, had fun last night. Have a good day,” the man wrote after the pair went on a date. Elizabeth added the caption: “I have to start dating people my own age (But I won’t),” along with the hashtag #badtexter. Share iconElizabeth Castaldi, a 27-year-old woman from Rhode Island, started a debate after sharing a text message she received from a 35-year-old man that she found too ambiguous Image credits: elizabethannecastaldi In a follow-up video, the 27-year-old shared a screenshot of her response: “Me too!...

In the video, which has amassed over 7.6 million views, Jameelah recounted the time she was working as a Lyft driver during New Year’s when she accepted a pickup order from a building that used to be a church. The mom from Lansing, Illinois, USA, remembered a “red glow” coming from the address she had been assigned to before letting four men into her car. “I felt a chill, and yes, it was winter, but it was a different kind of chill,” Jameelah explained....

Now, this isn’t apparent or obvious to kids, and getting caught red-handed actually serves as a great opportunity for them to learn why theft is not okay. But, turns out, stealing isn’t as big of a deal as much as the kid crying over being caught is. For the parents, that is, as seen in this teacher’s recent experience. It’s hard being a teacher. On top of teaching oneself being difficult, there’s also the kid to contend with....

For this redditor, her neighbor and her daughter repeatedly visiting unannounced was not something she would look forward to. Child-free by choice, the OP tried being friendly with both the single mom and the child, but had to eventually ask them to leave; and though they did, they let the redditor know they were waiting for an apology. Surprise visits can be stressful to some Share icon Image credits: Image-Source (not the actual photo)...

The 16-year-old represented her country at the world’s biggest sporting event, placing eighth in the uneven bars final. Before her first Olympic Games, Zhang competed at the 2022 Chinese Youth Championships, where she took home three medals: gold on uneven bars, silver on vault, and bronze on floor exercise. Share iconChinese gymnastics star Zhang Yihan shared an adorable fangirl moment with Simone Biles Image credits: Jamie Squire/Getty Images Share icon Image credits: Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages The Chinese gymnastics star also won two silver medals for vault and uneven bars at the 2023 Kazan Friendly....

However, there are ways to deal with such prickly neighbors, as is evident in this story. The neighbor here decided to complain about a small soccer goal in a family’s yard where the daughter played. And after two visits from the police, the family had enough. They decided to comply with the neighbor’s demands maliciously and opted to fight petty with pettiness. Dealing with neighbors can be difficult, especially when it’s them complaining about kids playing outside Share icon Image credits: Jonas Jacobsson / unsplash (not the actual photo)...

The list you’re about to read through shows exactly that: people taking slight jabs at themselves to ultimately make a more impactful comeback to end the conversation. A lot of these hilarious exchanges are courtesy of the Kamikaze By Words subreddit, showing the sharp wit that many people possess. It’s a strategy that many successful comedians today utilize. Some of these famous names include Louis C.K., Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Jim Norton, Marc Maron, and Mark Normand, to name a few....

26-year-old recruiter Kourtlynn Faith has recently echoed their concerns, providing additional details on the situation. In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, she explained the challenges that the applicants face, why the businesses are so slow to hire them, and, most importantly, what people can do to improve their chances and get an offer quicker. Despite positive statistics, some job seekers still face significant challenges Share icon Image credits: @kourtlynn_ It’s very hard to get a job right now....

A key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, collapsed today into a river after being struck by a container ship, causing at least 20 workers and several vehicles to fall into the river. Six people have been declared to be missing, and a rescue agency mentioned multiple casualties were feared. A Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson said the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by the container ship in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday (March 26)....

In this story, a passenger with two plane seats under her name refused to give one of them up to a pregnant and overweight woman. Her reason: she’d paid for both and would gladly sell it to the lady instead. The author’s reaction caused a slight commotion, but she did not fold. However, she wonders if she was in the wrong and seeks answers from the AITAH subreddit. Bored Panda also spoke with veteran Philippine Airlines flight attendant Kaz Icalina to get her input on passenger rights....

The theory involves someone asking their partner to perform the small task of peeling an orange as one way to test their appreciation and love. If the targetted person responds with “no” or “do it yourself,” according to the theory, one should break up with them, as they don’t truly love the person. The most viral version of this trend saw a girl called Shelby asking her boyfriend to peel her orange, only to be told “she’s not that special” and that he’s trying to “build her up as a female” by telling her to peel it herself....

Christine Armstrong tragically lost her life in a shark attack on April 3, 2014. Her final moments were re-told in a video uploaded by FIERCE on YouTube last week. “Within seconds, Christine was gone. She hadn’t let out a yell or struggled on the surface, waving her arms for help. Instead, the enormous shark had consumed her whole,” the narrator said in the May 16 video. The incident occurred near Tathra Beach, a popular swimming spot on the New South Wales south coast, where Christine and her husband, Rob, were regular swimmers....

The teacher also sprayed the toddler with an unidentified liquid in the classroom as she screamed for her mother. The violent images were secretly captured by one of the mothers of the children on September 3, the second day of school at the Frères-Voisins school in the city’s 15th arrondissement. The video was later made public by Vanessa Edberg, a lawyer representing the girl’s parents. French citizens were shocked after a video of a preschool teacher beating a 3-year-old child in a Paris classroom went viral on social media Share icon Image credits: HFU In the clip, an unidentified female teacher can be seen standing over the screaming child before hitting her on the back and causing her to fall to the floor....