Firstly, these patterns are ideal for those who like small projects. They can be finished quickly, so no WIPs. They are convenient to take on vacation and while away time on a plane or train. Secondly, small patterns are more versatile. They can not only be placed in a frame, but also used to create gift tags, magnets, and bookmarks. Thirdly, miniatures are ideal for the holidays. By stitching miniatures, you can have time to create gifts for all your friends and family....

As many of you already know, I currently have the opportunity to publish my photos in an art book! It’s something I have dreamed about for over a decade and today I would like to ask for your support. To finish and publish them, I need at least 25 pre-orders for a small market test, so that my publisher can see that there is an actual sales potential, and he can take the risk of publishing this book....

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Something has definitely been amiss with the British royal family, especially since Kate Middleton completely vanished from the public eye in January. The princess’ alleged disappearance was fueled by new controversy surrounding a recent photo released by Kensington Palace. The scrutinized image went on to prompt reputable news agencies to retract it due to suspicions of manipulation, intensifying conspiracy theories. On Sunday (March 10), the palace, where Prince William and Kate have resided since 2017, released a photo for Mother’s Day in the UK that featured the Princess of Wales seemingly sitting in a chair while smiling at the camera as her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis stood around her....

More info: gigantesdenazare Due to the largest submarine canyon in Europe, surfers are catching the biggest waves on Earth in Nazaré Share icon Image credits: drivemetotheocean Nazaré is a Portuguese town and municipality located in the Oeste region, less than 90 minutes north of the capital, Lisbon. The town consists of three neighborhoods: Praia (along the beach), Sítio (an old village on top of a cliff), and Pederneira (another old village on a hilltop)....

Stephen, who famously directed the 2005 political thriller Syriana, claimed on a recent episode of the Developmental Hell podcast, a spin-off of Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History show, that Heath had other aspirations in the early 2000s. Moreover, the filmmaker revealed he had an idea to turn Malcom’s book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, into a movie. The non-fiction explores the concept of rapid cognition, or the ability to make quick decisions and judgments without conscious thought....

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However, it may be annoying when you work hard to help your parents and find out that they transfer money to your siblings for partying. One Reddit user shared their story online asking if she was wrong for reducing her parents’ allowance by the amount they share with her siblings. Cultures vary in their levels of filial piety, but most of us want to support our parents so they don’t have to worry about money Share icon Image credits: Tima Miroshnichenko (not the actual photo)...

On the surface level, we understand that animals, insects and marine wildlife are, physically, quite different from us. But once you start to look more closely at their behavior and biology, there is a whole world of interesting and unusual parts most of us had no idea about. Someone asked “What’s a fascinating fact about wildlife that most people are unaware of?” and people shared their best examples. From owl-head movements to the particularities of flamingo dining, get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments below....

A netizen shared their experience with an anime-obsessed roommate who somehow landed a date with a Japanese woman and then creeped her out. We reached out to the person who shared the story online via private message and will update the article when they get back to us. Some people’s obsession with anime ends up going too far Share icon Image credits: Pressmaster / envatoelements (not the actual photo)...

So when one man encountered a shockingly impolite woman in the supermarket, he refused to let her behavior go unpunished. Below, you’ll find the full story that he recently shared on the Petty Revenge subreddit, as well as a conversation between the shopper and Bored Panda. Most customers keep to themselves while grocery shopping Share icon Image credits: tampatra (not the actual photo) But when a fellow shopper rudely ran over this man’s foot, he knew he needed to seek revenge Share icon Share icon Image credits: Marjan Blan (not the actual photo)...

Instagrammers and bikini-clad influencers have turned the Disappearing Tarn into a social media hotspot, drawing hordes of visitors to the seasonal marvel. However, the trend has left officials alarmed. The influx of visitors, driven by the allure of capturing the perfect photo, has led to environmental degradation and the contamination of the vital water source. This has led to authorities urging tourists to reconsider their actions and respect the natural resources that local communities depend on for survival....

The case represents the first known observation of a wild animal applying a medicinal plant directly to a wound, scientists say. The orangutan, Rakus, lives in Indonesia’s Gunung Leuser National Park on the island of Sumatra and is thought to be around 35 years old. In June 2022, he suffered a facial wound below his right eye, thought to have occurred during a fight with another orangutan within the Suaq Balimbing research area of the park....

The Jesus Christians, a secretive community led by David McKay, was formed in 1981. Its headquarters are tucked away in suburban Melbourne, Australia. The Kidney Cult’s Aussie members live in a nondescript home, but smaller congregations have since emerged in other parts of the world, including Canada, the US, Mexico, and Kenya. Almost two decades ago, David and his followers, who currently include a few hundred worldwide, hosted a whipping of their members in a public display of supposed atonement for the sins of others, 7News reported on Monday (May 20)....

Nothing says “I love you” quite like asking your partner to hand over $16k from their life savings to pay for a busted Corvette engine. Just ask our Redditor. More info: Reddit When you mix finances and love, money can either be the cherry on top or the banana peel that sends you flying Share icon Image credits: azerbaijan_stockers / Freepik (not the actual photo) One woman found herself in a sticky situation when her well-off boyfriend asked her for a $16k loan to fix his sports car Share icon Image credits: benzoix / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

The show came under fire for its representation of the eponymous brothers in promotional material, which fans considered to be suggesting an incestuous relationship for marketing purposes. Murphy, the series director who also helmed The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, tackled the controversy after the real-life Erik Menendez posted a statement condemning the show, calling it “dishonest” and accusing it of spreading “horrible and blatant lies” about him and his brother. “He made that statement without watching the show,” the director said in an interview defending the production....

When I am not photographing pets, I like to work on personal projects and i’m grateful to be sharing these prints that reflect a more personal photography style that I do not get to share with my regular clients. I hope this gallery leads you to viewing things in a different light and leads your imagination. These images are using a photography method called Free-Lensing. Free-lensing is an unconventional photography technique that involves detaching the lens from the camera body and holding it by hand close to the camera body....

It’s 2024, and it would be great to believe that society is finally fair and equal. But that would be far from the truth. There are still plenty of frustrating double standards affecting us all, so Redditors have recently been calling out the ones they’re tired of. Below, you’ll find a list of double standards that people no longer want to accept, so enjoy reading through and be sure to upvote the inequalities you can’t stand either!...

The two literary giants—known to have agreements and disagreements with each other—had a showdown on X, formerly known as Twitter, while social media users grabbed their popcorn and watched. The verbal scuffle erupted over a tweet that Rowling shared. She said in the tweet that she wasn’t “scared” about people criticizing her for her opinion on transgender women. Rowling has faced criticism in the past for her controversial comments on transgender rights, which many view as problematic and dismissive of the transgender community’s concerns....

Target has more than 400,000 employees and almost 2,000 stores across America. It seems there’s no shortage of buyers behaving badly at some of these outlets. From shoppers demanding doors open early, to leaving dirt in the aisles, or causing food to go off, Target employees say they are going through the most. Enter r/Target: “A Place For Team Members To Do Stuff That Kind Of Matters”. More than 197,000 members have joined this online community since it started....