Bureaucratic mismanagement and unwavering adherence to protocol are two of the most important ingredients for an organizational screw-up. So when Reddit user MOMMANAY2020 recognized it brewing at her work, she did her best to try and put the brakes on an expensive transaction. However, the employee couldn’t do it alone and needed the help of her bosses. In a post on the subreddit ‘ Malicious Compliance ‘ the woman said that they wouldn’t budge, though....

To celebrate how the art of barbequing differs around the world, an artist, commissioned by the Scottish butchers Donald Russell, has illustrated different regional BBQs and the common delicacies often found sizzling on top of them. From the UK to Brazil, all corners of barbequing have been covered. The 8 illustrations were done using line drawings on Photoshop before being colored by using a watercolor effect to create a series of mouthwatering images....

A Swedish baby girl reportedly developed an enlarged clitoris that resembled a micropenis after repeated skin-to-skin contact with her father, who had unknowingly transferred testosterone gel from his chest. Doctors later confirmed that the baby girl had been unintentionally exposed to the hormone, triggering the changes. The incident is now one of several cases involving children affected by hormone therapy products applied by their parents. A baby girl in Sweden experienced unexpected genital changes due to testosterone exposure from her father’s skin....

It doesn’t matter how many people love you, some will still find a reason to hate you. Take Billie Eilish, for example. She’s easily one of the most adored artists in the music industry today. However, as of recently, Billie is receiving backlash for not knowing who Van Halen is. Yes, a 17-year-old is unaware of rockers who got together in the seventies and saw most of their success in the eighties....

It’s impossible to make everyone in the world like you and no matter how generous or charitable you are, there will always be someone who complains that what you’re doing isn’t enough. That’s the situation one bride found herself in when she offered to pay for her four bridesmaids’ dresses, make-up, and even said she’d buy one of them a pair of shoes. However, instead of thanking the bride for her willingness to cover a lot of the costs, one of the bridesmaids found something to complain about....

We love cats not only because they’re cute and awesome and perfect, but also because they’re independent little explorers who love going on adventures of their own. However, it sometimes poses problems for their owners who are worried sick at home not knowing when their furry friend is coming back home. This is why animal activists have long been encouraging people to microchip their pets – this way, there’s a far greater chance to reunite with your beloved friend if it goes missing....

Halloween is a big deal in the U.S. Around 70% of Americans say they celebrate Halloween, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a kid or a grown-up, there’s something for everyone to do! However, some funsies might be inappropriate for kids, especially if it involves more revealing costumes and alcohol. So, adult-only Halloween parties should make sense, right? Not for this mom, though, who got mad at her cousin for organizing an 18+ Halloween party and refusing to let her kids attend....

Authorities have been engaged in an elaborate investigation concerning the kidnapping of T oday show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, since February 1 , and now a cryptocurrency expert believes they may finally have an edge over the perpetrator. Following the 84-year-old’s abduction, multiple ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin were shared with myriad media outlets. Bitcoin transfers are traceable, and according to a cryptocurrency expert, the transaction made in Nancy’s case may potentially give investigators the upper hand....

Europe has been making steady steps towards a greener future for over 40 years now. Over that time, the EU has tackled a number of issues, like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation. The European Commission’s latest green step forward is the regulation regarding ecodesign requirements. It aims to impose rules on household electronics manufacturers to design and produce more repairable (and thus more long-lasting) appliances. Bored Panda got in touch with Paolo Falcioni , Director General at the APPLiA Europe Trade Association , and Chloé Fayole , Programme & Strategy Director at the ECOS Environmental Organisation For Standardisation, to comment on the topic....

Faces of the Wild is a new portrait series showing humans inside of an animal sheath. The project was inspired by captive animals, rocking back and forth in their cages at the zoo as the result of mental anguish from being held inside of enclosures for extended periods of time. I have always been distraught at how silent wild majestic animals must feel while living at a zoo, away from any natural habitat that emulates their native environments....

Where do you draw the line between bravery and stupidity? Skydiving? Facing off against a bear with a thorn in its paw? Criticizing a sleep-deprived new mother in her natural habitat? Let’s give you a hint. Only one of those will get you cursed at and have you leaving the house with your tail between your legs. So choose wisely. One father-in-law decided to take a gamble and rolled the stupidity dice....

Few months ago I posted some photos of my father’s jewelry, which he makes out of scraps of metal and different wires. We got so much support from people all around the world, so we kept on working and designing more jewelry pieces. We’re happy to launch our new collection which was inspired by our favorite TV show and favorite online game: Game of Thrones and League of Legends! YAYYYY! :) We really hope you like it!...

Few would argue that time is perhaps the most important resource that each of us has, so it’s an incredible waste to spend it on those who don’t deserve our attention or, even more so, who try to impose an alien way of thinking and behavior patterns on us. So the author of our story today, the user u/Direct-Caterpillar77 , spent almost a year of her life on a guy who tried to control her (completely healthy, by the way) eating habits in a rather harsh manner, following the strange advice of his relatives – and it didn’t end well for him....

The majority of us grew up believing that if a person is within your family circle, you need to accept them as they are. They could be emotionally and/or physically abusive, you might feel controlled, or perhaps communicating with them is simply causing you emotional distress –whatever it might be, forget the “you don’t choose your family” malarkey because justifying someone’s toxic behavior by kinship is totally not worth it....

Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but ProRevenge needs to be seen and felt by a whole bunch of people so they know that absolutely anything is possible. There’s unfairness oozing out from underneath pretty much every rock you look under, so it feels amazing when someone is finally able to get some well-deserved justice. Redditor u/Three-Nations shared an incredible story about how their friend concocted an elaborate plan of revenge....

post for random thoughts. What if humans aren’t the smartest creatures on Earth? What if the Earth is being secretly ruled by some other species that we dismiss as “just another dumb animal” because they are smart enough to avoid being noticed by acting unintelligent? Report Do turtles know what pineapple are? And what if dogs ruled the world instead of humans? 🤷 Report I wonder if it’s possible for US citizens to fire all of congress and start over?...

Post some fun conspiracy theories—nothing too serious, just looking for a laugh. Let’s not get political or offensive with any of these. My favorite conspiracy theory is that we do not own the cats… they own us. I can’t believe no one has said this one. Walt Disney being frozen under the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disney World. Along with the theory that Disney called the movie “Frozen” was so if you looked up “Disney frozen” it would give you the movie instead....

Whenever my wife and I happen to host any extended family gathering, we regularly disagree, because ‘to host’ in my understanding means to chip in for pizza and some booze, and my wife, in one of her past lives, was definitely the court master of ceremonies of one of the French kings. With everything that follows from this. And this, mind you, despite the fact that our relatives on both sides are really decent guests – unlike, for example, this guy’s in-laws....

I enjoy working with recycled materials: I feel like I can give life again to old things, and it’s so satisfying to see an art project done! Lately, I’ve been interested in animals and insects, but I’ve done some abstract works as well. It can take me from a couple of days to a whole month to complete this kind of recycled artwork depending on the size and how complex it is....

My name is Véronique. I suffer from anxiety and I have trouble sleeping, having weird and scary dreams as well. I often dream about the apocalypse and zombie attacks. I found that drawing helps me with my anxiety. I start of my drawing with a simple line and couple of seconds later, it turns into a weird creature that I can’t even explain myself. Hope you enjoy these little monster doodles as much as I enjoyed drawing them....