Meghan Mayer, a teacher from Detroit, Michigan, USA, asked her 1.3 million TikTok followers if she was overreacting after finding a collection of summer dresses in the girl’s section of Target that feature cutouts at the hips. The dresses were part of the Girls’ Smocked Bodice Cut Out Chiffon Dress by art class™ and were adorned in several floral patterns with a puffy long sleeve. Some were pink, some blue....

The problem is that not all of the hacks are good. Some of them are pretty unnecessary and might even make cooking more complicated. That’s why when someone online asked about the weirdest food hacks that don’t make sense in real life, many netizens were quick to share. More info: Reddit seeminglyokay44 , Vegancafe21 Report BoredAccountant , Amber Faust Report Fartin_Scorsese , Lisa Fotios Report A survey about cooking habits of people in the United States found that 50% of the respondents were okay with spending 30–60 minutes cooking a weekday meal....

PsychologicalBend467 , Alex Green / Pexels Report “Since the dawn of humanity, discoveries in science and technology have always had two sides: the good and the bad. Nuclear energy can be used to build an atomic bomb, but it can also solve our energy problems. Dynamite can be used in war, but it can also help us access valuable resources by breaking through rock in mining. Even a stone can be used in two ways: to crack open a coconut or to hit someone’s head,” he was kind enough to explain to us in an email....

Redditors have recently been recounting their worst dating experiences, so we’ve gathered some of their juiciest stories below. Enjoy reading through these tales that might make you happy to stay single, and be sure to upvote the terrible dates you’re glad you didn’t have to suffer through. And keep reading to find a conversation with Dating and Relationships Coach Rachel New! MPD1987 , Caleb Oquendo Report andooooi Report growsonwalls , Jep Gambardella Report...

More info: Instagram Louis took home little Gigi to cheer up his ageing dog King Share icon Image credits: sweeti_gigi A few years ago, Aaron Michael Louis decided to adopt a new pet in order to get a companion for his senior Labrador retriever named King. “I met Gigi, and she was just the sweetest, kindest little dog,” Louis told The Dodo. “So I brought her home, and it was like an immediate bond between them....

This redditor didn’t oppose discussing a prenuptial agreement when his girlfriend got pregnant and they started talking about the prospect of marriage. However, the discussions weren’t as smooth sailing as the OP likely hoped they would be. Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University, William Chopik, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions on signing a prenup....

Part of the exclusive online showroom developed by All About Photo, this exhibition is on view for the month of February 2024 and includes twenty photographs from the series ‘My Mother’s Tender Script’ My Mother’s Tender Script In ‘My Mother’s Tender Script,’ series I delve into the poignant narrative woven by my late mother through her humble phone notebook. Born into a world that allowed her no childhood, she married at the tender age of 11, bereaved by widowhood at 15, and remarried my father at 17....

On Saturday, March 2, Manchester-based restaurant Lucky Ramen and Sushi took to its Instagram page to share a screenshot exposing a message filled with anger from an influencer asserting their entitlement to free food based on their career. The person in charge of the restaurant’s social media account didn’t name the spoilt influencer, but it did refer to them as a “blue tick superstar asking for a free feast in exchange for an Insta post....

The Iranian model and fitness trainer, who celebrated his 30th birthday on March 3, said he would never talk badly about Britney and sees their marriage as a “chapter of [his] life.” “It was a blessing to be able to share life with someone for a long time. And people grow apart, and people move on,” Sam told People. “I’ve always hated people leaving a certain relationship — and at some point, they told each other they love each other and they sat at the same table and ate food [together] — so I never understood when people part ways [and] they talk badly about each other,” he continued....

One woman recently shared a post on Reddit detailing how she came to the difficult decision to kick her brother and his family out of her home. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as a conversation with the OP and some of the replies invested readers have shared. We should always be able to rely on family members when we’re in need of help Share icon Image credits: Yan Krukau / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

But, for this particular pair, money began causing big issues. A woman took to Reddit to share her financial woes and explain how her partner spent all her hard-earned cash. She finally reached her breaking point and decided to open a new bank account. More info: Reddit Woman realized she needed to separate finances after husband secretly emptied $1700 from their bank account to give to his parents Share icon Image credits: Karolina Grabowska (not the actual photo)...

It’s up to you to decide which dirty revelations you can stomach. A Reddit poster asked people to share the secrets of their industry that outsiders don’t know. Some of the responses were particularly juicy, while others would make you question your sanity. More info: Reddit ratdarkness , Antoni Shkraba Report windcalmer , Artūras Kokorevas Report StrebLab , Online Marketing Report Many food companies also produce meals that are injected with lots of preservatives....

But, there are ways and means to avoid it by keeping an eye on the signs—signs that women of Reddit were recently pointing out as indicative of get the heck out of there right now. Or, at least at your earliest convenience. But no later than 2 work weeks. Slight-Ask-4160 , fauxels Report patronsaintofweed , RDNE Stock project Report somebodysproblems , ThisIsEngineering Report Yep, nearly 20% of employees report having to fight against toxic work conditions like failure to act on feedback, ignoring work-life balance and unfair treatment, just to name a few....

Kind-hearted petrol station employees in Lima, Peru spotted a thin, unhealthy-looking stray dog and started to feed him regularly. Little did they know that one day this same dog would protect the station by thwarting a robbery attempt. More info: AzPost Stray dog Grango was hired as a security guard at a petrol station in Lima, Peru after chasing away robbers Share icon Image credits: AzPost Share icon Image credits: AzPost Share icon Image credits: AzPost According to one of the petrol station’s employees, Javier del Castillo, the stray dog named Gringo had been seeking food and shelter around the petrol station for some time....

Carey Arensberg is one of these teachers. After witnessing her pupils struggling with self-care, she decided to create a so-called “care closet.” Now, her students can take any products they need in order to flourish. When she posted a video about it on TikTok, netizens fell in love with this idea as quickly as her students did. More info: TikTok Sometimes, all a student needs to improve both academically and personally is a caring teacher Share icon Image credits: Carey Arensberg...

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Imagine a world filled with hunger and fear. That was Orlando’s reality, and unfortunately, it is the reality for thousands of dogs in Spain. Abandoned and struggling to find food, Orlando was a mere shadow of his potential. More info: spanishhappytails.co.uk | Instagram | Facebook Orlando when he first arrived at the shelter Share icon Rescue dogs in Spain may seem a million miles away, but in the UK, we can help....

In an interview with Bored Panda, Daniela, Zeus’s mom, wrote: “People are always shocked when they see Zeus, both in person and online. Many don’t even know Maine Coons exist, so their reactions are priceless. Even people familiar with the breed are amazed by his size. Some of the viral comments like ‘he’s a dog,’ ‘a werewolf,’ ‘a forest spirit,’ or even ‘a toddler in a costume’ always make me smile!...

Enter the Instagram account ‘Childhood & Memes.’ With 3.9 million followers, it regularly shares content for ’90s and early 2000s kids that can instantly teleport us back to the good old days. Whether it’s a still from a classic video game, a picture of a beloved board game, or a joke about sibling relationships, continue scrolling for a healthy dose of nostalgia. More info: Instagram “One example of this is it helps to unite our sense of who we are, our self, our identity over time,” Batcho explained....