Just because an item’s old doesn’t mean that it’s bad. Often, all it needs is a bit of elbow grease and TLC to make it shine again. When you uncover old furniture in the attic or come across a rare antique find while secondhand shopping, you can make it come back to life with a bit of ingenuity. Our team at Bored Panda is featuring some of the most creative furniture flipping and makeover projects, as shared by the talented members of a few popular online communities....

Your wedding is supposed to be the perfect day. One that revolves entirely around you and the person you chose to spend the rest of your life with. But there’s always a chance that something can cloud it. And I’m not talking about just condensed water in the sky. Mine’s actually funny! I would say it was the “worst” thing that happened but it really wasn’t that bad. We got married in a big open field under an apple tree....

Many of us tend to put celebrities on a pedestal, seemingly forgetting that they’re human beings, too. They make mistakes and do things that may make them come off as abhorrent individuals. Seeing a revered figure act like a fool or fall from grace can be unforgivable , as these responses from a recent Reddit thread prove. Here, people shared why they are no longer fans of these famous names, along with firsthand experiences that completely turned them off....

These warm, cute little ceramic planters by Priscilla Ramos, a potter based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, are the perfect way to make your home a cuter and greener place. Each of these small planters, perfect for succulents, features her simple and rustic animal designs. Her Etsy shop, Cumbuca Chic , means ‘chic pottery’ in Portuguese. In addition to her cute stoneware ceramic pots, she also has adorable pendants in a similar style....

The quiet moments of a party are often the most dangerous. While the crowd is laughing in the other room, a whispered conversation in a hallway or a lingering glance in a kitchen can change everything. The foundation of a friendship , a marriage, can crack in the time it takes to refill a drink. One man recently learned this the hard way. He walked into his kitchen expecting to find his wife and his best friend getting more ice....

I initially created this comic for my nephews and nieces after I grew tired of auditioning for terrorists and bad guys. With a noticeable lack of positive Muslim characters and role models within the media and the negative ways they were often depicted; I decided to create a counter-narrative in the form of a superhero who just so happens to be Muslim. I’m a firm believer in labeling theory and associating terms such as ‘terror’ or ‘terrorist’ with those acts of violence with only people of certain faith in the media can be detrimental towards society, creates isolation and only further perpetuates the problem....

Paul Jackson, a British artist, based in Toronto, creates stunningly detailed and dark drawings using pen-and- pencil of various animals with their skeletons and sometimes organs lifting out of their bodies. By treating them with respect, the black and white pictures of their insides look more like mystical anatomy lessons than roadkill. Incredibly detailed, these skeleton drawings show his astonishing skill and meticulousness. Jackson started his animal drawings when he was 5 and always thought that this was what he’d do for the rest of his life....

Parents usually have a set of rules they expect babysitters to follow, and in many cases, they’re perfectly reasonable. But this Redditor was caught off guard when the mom they were working for suddenly lashed out over something completely routine: ordering DoorDash because they were hungry. She called it “unsafe” and claimed it put her children at risk. Soon after, she ended the arrangement altogether. Now, the babysitter is left wondering: was that a fair response, or a complete overreaction?...

We know how worrying it can be when your cat isn’t drinking as much or when it constantly ignores the freshly topped-up water bowl. Interestingly, there’s an evolutionary reason for this behavior. In the wild, felines drink from natural streams to reduce their risk of getting ill. That’s why most vets recommend water fountains to encourage cats to drink more. Getting one for your furry friend can prevent dehydration, bladder stones, urinary tract infections, and FLUTD outbreaks while also helping to manage chronic kidney disease....

Having a family dog put to sleep is one of the most traumatic experiences a human can go through. Not only is it losing a family member, it shatters your entire world until you rebuild it again. This is what happened to psychology student Lailette, who worked at a Starbucks coffee chain at the time. “That time that my boss asked me if I could change the day I put my dog to sleep for @Starbucks,” the woman tweeted, sharing a couple of screenshots of her chat with the manager....

An Irish actor celebrated for his compelling dramatic portrayals, Paul Mescal captivated audiences worldwide with his breakout role. He earned a BAFTA Award for Normal People and received an Academy Award nomination for Aftersun. Mescal also showcases his talent on the theatrical stage. Little-known fact: Before fully committing to acting, Paul Mescal was a skilled Gaelic football player for Kildare, giving up the sport after a jaw injury. Wikimedia Commons Report...

Known for balancing acting with a thriving music career, American actor and musician Braeden Lemasters is the lead guitarist and co-lead singer of the acclaimed band Wallows. His versatile talent has seen him feature in television series like Men of a Certain Age and films such as Easy A. Lemasters also played a role in the Hulu miniseries 11.22.63, while continuing to release successful music with his band. Little-known fact: Before Wallows officially formed, Braeden Lemasters’ band with Dylan Minnette and Cole Preston won a Battle Of The Bands Contest in 2010....

One of the worst feelings in the world is having your beloved pet run away. You’ve no idea where they are, what they are up to, whether they’re okay or need help. Rachel Howatt is well familiar with this feeling. Last December, Rachel’s husky Koda got loose and ran away. She searched the woods nearby to her house but to no avail. Then eventually, after a couple of days, Koda came back to her house in Manitoba, Canada as if nothing had happened....

For many dogs, thunderstorms are the stuff of nightmares. Canine thunderstorm phobia, or astraphobia, is a surprisingly common anxiety disorder in dogs. It’s characterized by an intense and irrational fear of storms, specifically the loud booms of thunder and flashes of lightning. While some dogs might display mild unease, severely phobic dogs experience debilitating terror. Canine thunderstorm phobia is a common anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of storms. Desensitization techniques can help dogs with thunderstorm anxiety by slowly getting them used to storm sounds....

Meet Obi, a three-week-old pygmy hippopotamus that just learned how to swim. Born to hippo mum Petre and dad Felix 3 weeks ago at the Melbourne Zoo, Obi means “heart” in Igbo, a Nigerian language. He is part of an international breeding program and will be designated to breed somewhere else with another female upon maturity. “He loves the water and spends hours in the small pool, so he is ready for the next step,” said sea manager Justin Valentine....

Do you find the sound of a cat purring oddly soothing? Many people assume the feeling is associated with the perceived contentment and wellbeing of the cat – but there’s actually more to it than that. Scientific evidence suggests that purring can be beneficial to the owner, as well as the kitty. How so? Well, it’s all to do with the frequency, which is, coincidentally, in the same range used in vibrational therapies to promote tissue regeneration....

Clawing your way out of “survival mode” is a victory like no other. It’s a slow, brutal climb from a world of counting every dollar to a place where you can finally breathe. You can eat out, you can save, you can dream. That first taste of financial stability feels like a superpower. But that feeling is incredibly fragile. You live with the constant, nagging fear that one unexpected bill could shatter your new reality and send you tumbling right back to where you started....

In a long-term friendship , you show up for the big, terrible moments. You answer the late-night call, you sit through the funeral, you offer a shoulder to cry on. It’s a non-negotiable pact of mutual support. Even moreso when your friendship ties deepen and become family connections. But some people don’t read through the whole friendship manual. For one woman, a friend who became her SIL became dependent on her support for years, but then vanished during her darkest hour....

Getting a joint account with a partner can be a big step in a relationship that either strengthens the bond or strains it. This is especially true if one person has bad financial habits and the other partner has to struggle to handle their mistakes. That’s exactly what one man faced after he noticed that his girlfriend of a year had started “accidentally” dipping into their joint account money for her personal needs....

Envy isn’t one of the most pleasant emotions, especially when it’s felt in a relationship . It often arises when a person has minor insecurities, and if they’re left unaddressed, they can negatively affect the partnership. In redditor’s Gamergirlaita case, the thing that conjured up envy in her relationship was a gaming computer. The partners both shared their love of playing video games, but when the girlfriend decided to update her equipment, the boyfriend got upset and insulted her....