Celebrities are often called out for being cold and out of touch. But some of them go the extra mile to make regular folks happy even when the cameras are off and there are no paparazzi around to get them good publicity. Simply just because. So when Reddit user Qazival asked other platform users to share memorable celeb encounters, many stepped up with better-than-expected stories. From Ryan Gosling congratulating college graduates to Renee Zellweger volunteering for an animal rescue organization, continue scrolling to check out who the real protagonists are....

Designed to be murdered by your dog or cat, pet toys appear as dead bodies in my crime scene photographs. “Morbidity & Mortality” is my light-hearted and fluffy response to the current popular fascination with cinematic murder and forensics. Many recent films and CSI-style television programs reveal an obsession with corpses—specifically, artfully composed images of the deceased. While death and Memento Mori are perennial motifs in art, contemporary US culture is particularly awash in carefully arranged and creatively “off’d” stiffs....

“Bury my heart at Wounded Knee. Deep in the earth, cover me with pretty lies. Bury my heart at Wounded Knee.” Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote a song in 1990 in protest of the continuing abuse of American Indians and American Indian rights . But prior to this, in 1973, during the Oscars ceremony – a night full of wonder, glitz and glamor – one brave Indigenous woman decided to echo the name so full of history and meaning: Wounded Knee....

Business coaches love to give a lot of useful and not-so-good advice on running a successful business, but one of the most useful tips, probably the best, is not given by them but by folklore. We are now talking about the old proverb: “Don’t kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.” Indeed, doing this is probably the best way to shoot your own business or job in the foot, but for some reason, many managers or owners do this on a regular basis....

Families are supposed to be there for one another in times of need, rather than being a source of pain or discomfort. Unfortunately, some folks have to deal with troublesome parents or meddling relatives, which can end up being a thorn in their side. This is what one woman kept facing because of her mean family members, and she was even more shocked when her toxic mother tried to feed her 13-month-old popcorn despite being told not to....

Meet Isabelle and Antoine – a French-Canadian couple who ditched their ordinary 9-5 existence in exchange for adventure-filled lives. As their goal was to travel more, they re-did an average-looking van into their mobile home. “At 36 years old, we left behind our engineering careers, sold our house (and everything in it), built ourselves a house-on-wheels, and embarked on an epic road trip throughout America! At the time of writing these lines, it’s our third year on the road and we don’t look back!...

Did you know that dancing is good for your health? Physically, it improves your heart and lung condition because you need to breathe correctly when you dance, and that pumps oxygen into your system. Of course, it is good for your muscles, especially if you spend most of your day at a desk, but it also helps you to be generally fit, flexible, and well balanced. Doctors confirm that dancing is also beneficial for your mental wellbeing, giving you more self-confidence and better social skills....

Artificial intelligence is not just useful to help people solve problems or figure out complex answers; it can also be used in many creative ways. The only downside of this is that some folks might end up misusing the power of AI for their own personal gain. This is exactly what an older woman did by publishing fake pictures of her son and daughter-in-law on her popular Facebook page. When they found out what she had done, they immediately wanted the photos removed, but she angrily refused to comply....

The holiday season is the time of year when you, for better or worse, reconnect with your family. One young man, however, just experienced both ends of the spectrum. When Cydney Prescott was celebrating Christmas, he got to feel the resentment of his relatives and the absolute power of his mother’s love. Needless to say, the latter won. You see, Cydney’s extended family held a ‘meeting’ to discuss his being gay....

We all know that one person who sees themselves as the protagonist in life. The TikTok generation coined a term for it: Main Character Syndrome . It’s a trait that causes unwanted drama, much like what happened in the story you’re about to read. Here, a man had his wedding ruined after his brother suddenly flaked out and had his sister-in-law book their baby shower the same day as the ceremony....

Whether we like it or not, siblings are for life. They are usually our first best friends and partners in crime where “please don’t tell mom” is only the beginning of our adventures together. But while being tight and having each other’s back is a huge blessing, a good sibling relationship isn’t always a given. Redditor NieceFirstBdayAITA knows this from personal experience. Recently, this man submitted a story to the AITA subreddit, asking its members to share their perspectives after he called his brother out in front of their whole family....

“Some adorable puppies don’t seem to age at all, yet others show the signs quite openly in their eyes, their jowls, and their gray hair,” Jones told the Daily Mail. “It is this semblance of ourselves and our souls in the old dogs’ eyes that gives us such a deep connection with them. One thing that remains constant is the love people and these cute dogs have for each other. That does not change, no matter how many dog years go by....

Heidi Klum , the world’s most famous German supermodel , has never shied away from controversy. German supermodel Heidi Klum talks about doing a lingerie ad with her daughter several years ago that drew much criticism at the time. Addressing the negative comments, Klum says that she raised her kids to be comfortable with their bodies because that’s how she was raised. Leni Klum, now 21, was the first of Klum’s four children to start modeling....

What are some cool history facts you know? Jesus was not a white man. Cue religious zealots having a go about how he is. If you actually educate yourselves, he was born in Bethlehem (Palestine) to two Israelites from Nazareth “the Arab capital of Israel”. Report Frances Glessner Lee. Occasionally she’ll pop up on a list like this one somewhere but it’s really not that often and she was a COOL lady!...

Share anything! This was about twenty years ago. My 7-ish year old son and I were traveling from Tampa to Detroit for a wedding. The plane was moderately full. Mid-flight we were both napping, when I smelled smoke. A flight attendant was moving quickly down the aisle. Half-awake, I asked her if she smelled that. (duh, I know.) Turns out one of the people in the seat directly in front of me was smoking in the lavatory....

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Every second year, my company goes on a three-day-long field trip to one of Europe’s growing urban areas. These photos are my minimalist interpretation of the different interesting buildings we visit. I upload 5 pictures a week on my Instagram page. More info: Instagram Germany, Düsseldorf – Neuer Zollhof Denmark, Copenhagen – Forfatterhuset Sweden, Malmö – Niagara Sweden, Malmö – Emporia Denmark, Copenhagen – SEB HQ Sweden, Malmö – Emporia Netherlands, Utrecht Uithof – Cogeneration Plant Denmark, Copenhagen – Brick Architecture Germany, Düsseldorf – Rheinturm Denmark, Copenhagen – Aller Media A/S Sweden, Malmö – Emporia Anyone can write on Bored Panda....

James Van Der Beek , best known for his work on Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, p assed away on Wednesday , February 11. He was 48 years old. The actor’s wife honored him on Instagram while asking for privacy. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” Kimberley Van Der Beek shared. Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek has lost his battle with colorectal cancer at the age of 48....

Actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani is taking the internet by storm—all thanks to his impressive physique. Fans of the Pakistani-American star couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by how great he looks and how much his body changed for the better for the upcoming Marvel film ‘The Eternals.’ And it all started with a shirtless Instagram pic. Though Nanjiani wanted to share his achievements with the world, he was also very humble and told people exactly how it is: he had lots and lots of help from a professional team who supported him every step of the way....

Neighbors come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of “absolutely unbearable.” Some keep to themselves, others bring over cookies, and then there are the ones who treat apartment living like a low-budget concert . Sure, some folks are chill, but there’s always that one person who mistakes shared spaces for their personal living room. But when earplugs aren’t enough, it’s time to get creative. Just like one Redditor did, when he took control of his loud, rude neighbor’s air conditioning....