That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who shared her experience on Reddit. She spotted an old, broken bench left out with the trash, decided to take it, and gave it a beautiful makeover. But just when she thought she had a new piece for her yard, the original owners shockingly took it back—without even telling her. Keep reading to hear the full story. Upcycling furniture, like old benches, can be a fun and creative project Share icon Image credits: Scav54 / reddit (not the actual photo)...

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never had the best luck with neighbors, and neither did one Redditor who learned just how bold neighbors can be, right after moving into her dream beachside home. More info: Reddit Some neighbors think “private property” means community playground, especially when they’ve got their eyes on your pool Share icon Image credits: Martin Alonso / Flickr (not the actual photo) A new homeowner found out just how bold neighbors can be when they asked her to allow them to walk through her yard to reach the beach, and even use her pool Share icon Image credits: freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

Sall Grover, the founder of the app, was ordered to pay $10,000 in damages and legal costs to Roxanne Tickle, who was removed from the platform in what the judges say was indirect discrimination. Tickle, however, initially sought to receive a compensation of $200,000. “The indirect discrimination case succeeded because Ms. Tickle was excluded from the use of the Giggle app because she did not look sufficiently female according to the respondents,” Justice Robert Bromwich said....

One 18-year-old, redditor u/EmRaEv, went viral all over the r/pettyrevenge subreddit after sharing how her mother kicked her out after she refused to help her evade taxes. You’ll find the story, as well as all of its updates, as you read on. Bored Panda got in touch with the author of the massively viral story, redditor u/EmRaEv. She was kind enough to answer our questions and revealed just how much her life has improved ever since she left her mom’s home....

Brodie Pankhurst can no longer exercise his passion of participating in Show Horse events due to a new rule that bans wheelchair-using competitors. “It would be great to see Brodie “doing what he loves without being harassed,” his mother Mel Millard said. At just 12 years old, Brodie Pankhurst has already faced more challenges than most. Living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a degenerative condition that weakens the muscles, he relies on an electric mobility chair to move around....

This summer, we wanted to see images that communicate the life of a place in all its splendor and trigger our memories. Whatever the photographers’ subject may have been—Street, Portrait, Landscape, Documentary—we wanted to share their journey, visually and intellectually! We’re delighted and honored to present the work of these exceptionally talented artists, which we firmly believe represents the best of today’s photography. More info: independent-photo.com | Instagram | x....

In the wake of the storm‘s powerful winds and heavy rains, Disney was forced to temporarily close its doors, which is a rare occurrence for the world-famous theme park. As the hurricane’s impact unfolded, Disney’s management and emergency response teams worked diligently to ensure the safety of guests, employees, and the park itself. However, there were still some guests who decided to weather the storm within the confines of the resort....

The message, taped onto not one but two tables in the area, lit a fire under Sydney beachgoers after it was posted online, News.com.au reported on Monday (September 2). One local took to a community Facebook group to share their disbelief, posting a photo of the sign and the caption: “Really? Love to know where you place the official booking. Both tables ‘reserved.’” Reserving a picnic table at Balmoral Beach through Mosman Council or any other means is not allowed, as per News....

Today’s story covers how an amicable relationship between ex-spouses raised concern for the man’s current wife after he let his ex-wife into their home. The man was just being kind, but the wife took it personally and said he was “rude” and “tacky” as he did it without her permission. More Info: Reddit Maintaining a good relationship with your ex-spouse might not be easy, but necessary if you share offspring Share icon Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)...

With the term being used so frequently, its meaning can become confusing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, the CDC writes. It is the overall wellness of how we think, regulate our feelings, and behave, and it determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. It is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Bored Panda consulted with three specialists to ask them which habits we can incorporate into our daily lives to improve our mental health....

The selfie was posted on August 31, 2024, and sees the singer showcasing her body in the mirror. “It’s almost like she’s already moved on,” George said to hosts Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch and Doug Hendrickson. The photo was included in a post containing 16 pictures aimed at rebranding the celebrity amid her separation from Affleck. “She’s in bloom and unbothered, out of reach and at peace,” reads a shirt she appears wearing in one of the images....

One woman recently shared on Reddit that her boyfriend kept hitting bumps along the road before they boarded a flight to go on vacation. But she made it very clear that she would be going to their destination with or without him. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the reactions readers shared. Traveling with loved ones can be stressful Share icon Image credits: winnievinzence / envato (not the actual photo)...

For one woman, she got a clear look at her boyfriend’s all-take attitude when she got pregnant but decided to terminate it. Leading up to the abortion, her boyfriend partied it up and offered her zero comfort or support. Now she’s turned to Reddit to ask if she should end the relationship. More info: Reddit Relationships should feel balanced, but for this woman’s boyfriend it’s all take, take, take Share icon Image credits: tonodiaz / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

If you find yourself disagreeing with this person’s actions, we encourage you not to downvote the post. Instead, kindly express your opinions in the comments. We recommend maintaining politeness and articulating your thoughts with well-constructed arguments. In the early ’90s, I was a university student in a Midwestern city. I had worked a few years to save cash and avoid going too deep into debt. I also had part-time jobs between classes, which led to compromises, including my living accommodations during the last couple of years of obtaining my engineering degree....

If you find yourself disagreeing with this person’s actions, we encourage you not to downvote the post. Instead, kindly express your opinions in the comments. We recommend maintaining politeness and articulating your thoughts with well-constructed arguments. My friend, let’s call her Lisa, decided to throw a last-minute gathering at her place. She called me up just a couple of hours before it started and asked me to come. I hadn’t seen her for a long time, but I had already made plans to relax at home, so I wasn’t really up for going out....

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Annabelle Jenkins had put on her graduation gown on May 23 to mark the conclusion of her studies at the Idaho Fine Arts Academy. What only she and her parents knew was that one of the sleeves of her graduation gown was hiding a copy of The Handmaid’s Tale, which was one of the books that the school’s principal had removed from its library last December. When her name was called out from among the 44 seniors getting their diplomas that day, the teenager walked on stage and stood before West Ada School District Superintendent Derek Bub and pulled the banned book from her sleeve....

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