The 2026 Winter Olympics , which are all set to kick off tomorrow, February 6, seem to still be recovering from one of the competition’s most “ bizarre ” and jaw-dropping scandals last year. After a viral video from March 2025 first exposed Norwegian athletes allegedly “enlarging” their privates for the competition, officials have now rolled out a major new rule change aimed at shutting down the whole controversy, often referred to as “Pe*isgate....

Being a parent is rewarding, but it comes with its own share of struggles. When your child is growing up, you face sleepless nights, tantrums, and endless worries. As they get older, you tackle the rebellious years, teen phases, and all the hormonal storms that come with them. Sometimes, it can all feel completely overwhelming . For instance, one mom shared how spending time with one of her children feels magical, while time with the other feels like an endless battle....

“Getting yourself out there” often involves going on at least a few bad dates . Normally, this ends with an awkward goodbye and then both parties simply never messaging each other ever again. But some people feel that’s not enough and will go to bizarre lengths to get out of it. A woman asked the internet if she was wrong to block a guy who, on their first date, decided that faking a family emergency was a good way to get out of it....

A Texas orthodontist , Dr. Karin Cain, has taken the stand against her former long-distance boyfriend, who is being tried for poisoning his wife —revealing that they shared over 4,000 messages over 18 days. The revelation follows ​​the arrest of Dr. James Toliver Craig, 47, in March this year, before his wife’s funeral, while he was spending the night at Cain’s hotel. Craig told Cain he loved her just three days after meeting, sending 4,000 texts in 18 days....

April 1st , also known as April Fools’ Day, is a day when people let themselves be foolish, prank people in their own lives, and try not to fall victim to pranks themselves. Sadly, sometimes, people can take it too far and come up with ideas that really hurt people. After all, the day’s supposed to be about fun, not sadness. So, today, we have gathered a list of pranks for this occasion that will make your “victims” laugh and not shed tears....

My name is Jakub Polomski, I am a Polish landscape photographer. In July 2015, I travelled to Iceland. During two weeks, I drove 4000 km including the seaside. I used my DSLR camera for landscapes, and drone to capture aerial photographs. Iceland is unique land, however, some locations look really abstract in the bird’s eye view. All photos in this article were captured by drone with 12Mpix camera. I photographed in following locations....

Experiencing a medical emergency can be terrifying. You might not have any idea what’s wrong with you, what treatment is necessary and if your condition is life-threatening . So it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and worried about the future. But once you’ve made it to the hospital, you must accept that you’re in good hands. And complaining isn’t going to magically make the doctor see you any faster or score you a cozier room....

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 impressed most viewers with its storytelling, culminating in a big twist that revealed Egg’s secret identity. The episode also firmly established Egg’s elder brother, Prince Aerion Targaryen , as the villain for the first season. Despite the positive reception, fans are brutally roasting a major aspect of the episode. On social media, a post highlighting Aerion’s costume quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons....

Elizabeth (Liz) Climo, the talented illustrator we wrote about a while ago , is back with more adorable illustrations of her cartoon animals’ everyday conversations. Her cute and simple comics imagine the everyday problems and moments that animals might face if they interacted with each other the way we do. When she isn’t drawing adorable animal cartoons, Climo works as a character artist and storyboard revisionist for The Simpsons. “My day job can be pretty demanding, so it’s hard enough just finding the time to do these comics,” she writes on her website....

A columnist’s recent take on Sacha Baron Cohen ’s body transformation has backfired spectacularly after she framed the actor’s fitness journey as the result of a midlife crisis and a desperate attempt at attracting younger women. What she glossed over, however, was that Cohen had been training for a new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After The Telegraph ’s columnist Judith Woods labeled the 53-year-old’s body as “ repellent to most women ,” the internet responded in kind, mocking her article across social media and calling out what they saw as an unprovoked and deeply sexist attack....

Do you know what the problem is with all the brilliant inventions of mankind? All of them, sooner or later, can be used for evil. Cars can be used by both taxi drivers and doctors, as well as robbers, computers are used not only by programmers or designers, but also by hackers, a baseball bat is not only a great sports equipment, but also a weapon… There can be a huge number of examples, and one such example is a self-service checkout....

A former adult content creator has traded in the chaos of Los Angeles for a life that couldn’t be more different, joining an Amish community in Pennsylvania and embracing a world of strict traditionalism . Kendra Bates , a 33-year-old former professional dancer and Onl**ans model, made headlines after being introduced on TLC’s new reality series Suddenly Amish , which premiered on January 13, 2026. Kendra Bates left her decade-long career as a dancer and adult content creator to embrace a strict Amish lifestyle in Pennsylvania....

We go to the gym to get stronger and take care of ourselves, but let’s be real: in the middle of a workout , most of us are anything but camera-ready. Between the sweat, the heavy breathing, and that final desperate rep, it’s not exactly our most flattering moment. (Although if you’re somehow still looking flawless mid-burpee, congrats—just maybe keep that to yourself.) So it’s no surprise that in such a vulnerable space, plenty of people would rather not be filmed at all....

Giving up your vices and guilty pleasures can lead to a happier and healthier life that’s full of purpose. Even though you might not see the changes day-to-day when you quit drinking alcohol, they’re very apparent to others. One of the things that can keep you motivated is documenting the changes and looking at the photos side by side. Well, one man has made the phrase ‘one day at a time’ fit both his fight with alcoholism and documenting his healthy living journey....

Put the strangest thing your teachers told/taught you. I had a teacher tell my 6th grade class that the Bubonic plague was because God was mad at the people in Europe for not being Christian Report My teacher told me that gravity can sometimes glitch and start working upside down where the magnetic fields are saggy. I mean I litterally believed it at that time LOL. Report My elementary school gym teacher liked giving us weird advice at weird times....

A conversation between a San Diego couple has come to light as they stand trial for their infant daughter’s passing . Elizabeth Ucman, 26, and Brandon Copeland, 25, are accused of fatally starving their three-month-old daughter , Delilah. The baby girl was found unresponsive on November 9, 2021, after suffering what the prosecution described as “severe malnutrition.” Elizabeth Ucman and Brandon Copeland are accused of fatally starving their three-month-old daughter, Delilah, in 2021....

Throughout the years I’ve realized that simple objects can represent hundreds of different things and can have a completely different meaning. This is the fourth part of my creative illustrations (see Part I , Part II and Part III ). Take a look at my gallery and enjoy! More info: Instagram Screw Jazz Player Pear Shower Feather Unicorn Summer Clean-Up Grape Cloud Lid Umbrella Banana Sideshow bob Dragon Figh Shell Indian Chief Brush Hedgehog Sketchbook Jack Skellington Peas Cyclops Wrench Jimi Hendrix Key Crocodile Headphone Golfer Lemon Minion Key Jousting Drill Narwhal Anyone can write on Bored Panda....

My name is Dimitri and I am a photographer, based in France. I am also known for my brand name Jahz (Jahz Design). I travel to the former USSR to capture the last statue of Stalin. In summer 2010, authorities removed it during the night. It was a six-meter high statue of Joseph Stalin which had stood in the main square in Gori since 1952. More info: jahzdesign.com Stalin monument dismantled in Georgian hometown Anyone can write on Bored Panda....

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World-famous conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel were once again the center of attention after an old photo of them enjoying some summer bliss resurfaced. Fans made the nostalgic revisit to their old photo following the news of Abby’s secret wedding to Josh Bowling. Dressed in their vibrant summer attire, the twins were pictured in the 2015 snap, donning a light blue bikini top and bright orange bottoms. The photo, with the simple caption of “summer,” sparked admiration and affection from fans around the globe as it resurfaced in light of the news of Abby’s secret nuptials in 2021....