As an artist, I often observe small and intricate objects and wonder how they might look if they were blown up in scale to enormous proportions. My studio is close to the sea and on my way into the studio one day I saw in the window of a seaside souvenir shop a beautiful artwork made entirely out of shells in the shape of a Victorian lady. I loved her billowing petticoats, tight bodice, and sweet bonnet tied under her chin – every part of her made from seashells....
My name is Takashi Yasui, I’m 35 years old, and live in Osaka, Japan. Basically, I take photos in Kyoto so I call myself a “Kyoto Photographer,” documenting the everyday life and Japanese culture. About five years ago, when my niece was born, I started taking family photos; that’s how I started my professional photographer career. About 4 years ago I installed Instagram on my iPhone and began to follow photographers from all over the world....
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. I wanted to give 2 of my friend’s daughters the gift of meeting Santa this year so we brought in the best Santa I know and I took some candid photos of them together. It was maybe the most precious thing I’ve ever seen. They were so excited. I hope you enjoy this good wholesome Holiday content....
Whether it comes as a great shock or not, losing a family member is always painful . So many of us choose to memorialize loved ones with something permanent to remember them by. This might be a place to visit or an item that we can hold and speak to; the important thing is keeping our relative’s memory alive. But one man recently bought a home that has a memorial on his property, and now he’s wondering if it would be inappropriate to ask the family to relocate it....
The miracle of birth is so intense and powerful, some dads faint only after a glimpse of it. But not William Trice Battle. He was there, with his wife, all the way through. And not once did he think it was too much for him. “I didn’t get to experience it with Kannon (my stepson), and so I knew I wanted to experience it [this time],” William told Bored Panda ....
A Ukrainian adult-content model who was gravely injured in Dubai is now talking about the circumstances around the incident that left her with broken bones and severe injuries. In March, 20‑year‑old Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk was reported missing after attending a high-profile party at a hotel in Dubai. She was later discovered in critical condition on the side of the road. 20-year-old Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk spoke for the first time about the harrowing incident that left her severely injured on the side of the road in Dubai....
Nobody likes being fooled, sure, but having the wool pulled over your eyes by a parent takes things to the next level. We’re not talking Santa Claus and Tooth Fairy lies here – point your mind more in the direction of the turn-your-world-upside-down kind. One guy turned to an online community to vent after discovering his mom had lied to him for his whole life about his dad running out on her while she was pregnant....
It’s a difficult business being a parent. Ask any mom or dad to one of these munchkins, and they’ll tell you about the zillion things they worry about daily. Whether it’s their health, happiness, or safety, many fears only get worse as the kids grow older. But instead of freaking out and feeling anxious about how to protect the little ones from potential dangers, some families come up with code words that give children a way out of scary situations....
Moving to Australia wasn’t something really planed, so I didn’t know much about it. But once there, what an incredible country! Nature is so different from France, colors are vivid and bright, trees and flowers are lush and… instead of pigeons they have cockatoos, even in the cities! I went to the library and search for a guide about Australian birds. I picked out those I could make with my colored paper and transformed them into abstract displays of paper feathers....
The world is already a tough place to live in, and it can become even more difficult if you’re disabled . People with special needs often face discrimination based on their abilities and sometimes even the way they look. It is challenging to keep fighting back against this kind of prejudice all the time. Sometimes this inequality can show up in the smallest ways. For example, people online recently found out that a hairdresser in the United Kingdom was charging extra to give boys with special needs haircuts....
On February 10, Netflix’s One Piece season 2 dropped its first full trailer, showcasing several new elements and characters that will be introduced in the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda ’s best-selling manga. In August last year, the series faced severe backlash after actress Charithra Chandran was cast as Miss Wednesday, and the creator himself had to step in to stop it. One Piece Season 2’s first full trailer is here, but one casting choice still has fans split....
I’m a set designer and I use paper and stuff to create very stupid self-portraits and beautiful (I hope) portraits to people I know. Sometimes also to people I don’t know whom I find on the bus. I really hope some of them will make you smile :) More info: Facebook | adriananapolitano.com Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Unlock an Enhanced Experience with Bored Panda Premium Go ad-free, access unlimited content, and enjoy our sleek dark mode....
The notion that animals can somehow sense an incoming earthquake long before humans has been around for centuries. In 373 BC, at the peak of the classical Greek era, a violent earthquake and subsequent tsunami destroyed and submerged the city of Helike. This city was known, ironically, as a center for worship for Poseidon – the god of the sea and earthquakes – and its loss to the murky depths just might have been the origin story to the legend of Atlantis ....
Nowadays, the price of living is probably higher than ever before, and a big part of that comes from paying for your accommodations. If you don’t have an opportunity to buy the place straight up, you’re often forced to rent. But while there are some good landlords in our world, there are also some who will not hesitate to kick you out the first chance they get just to increase their cash income ....
Oh, Twitter, you never disappoint — please don’t ever change. It’s the place for people to share their rants, puns, memes and everything in between. The more nonsense-like the tweet is, the more likes and retweets it will get – it’s the unwritten law. Speaking of what is written, though, this guy from the United Kingdom recently took to Twitter to tell a story about a miracle bread. Yes, you read that right – a miracle bread....
I am Karolis Janulis from Vilnius, Lithuania. At the moment high in the air, taking some birds-eye view photos, to share with you, enjoy! Taking aerial photos and making videos from above grant us the possibility to see the same, daily world, in unseen colors and points of view. Pandas shouldn’t get bored! More info: Instagram Open air On a sunny day, I decided to go to Vilnius city central park to shoot some drone photos....
Teaching is one of the most important (and often thankless!) jobs in our society. Each day, educators set out to mold young minds and guide them into becoming knowledgeable and rounded citizens. From droves of screaming first-graders to packs of hormone-addled teens, they go above and beyond to help these little daredevils discover their identities, passions, and talents. So it’s unsurprising that by doing so, they amass troves of observations about the changes that occur in these chaotic classrooms....
Pregnancy is supposed to be a magical time during which women are taken care of and kept free from stress. The problem is that this doesn’t always happen, and sometimes pregnant women have to deal with difficult situations even while already going through so much. This is what one first-time mom struggled with after finding out her husband had spent 50 minutes on a video call with his ex and went to extreme lengths to hide it from her....
If we are constantly told the same thing over and over again, we eventually start to believe in it even though it’s not true. This is how brainwashing and propaganda work. While you may associate these things with authoritarian countries or history lessons, we may be subjected to it more than we realize. A woman on TikTok is pointing out that we have actually been brainwashed and manipulated to think that certain famous women were fat even when they weren’t....
With some people, we sometimes have completely random connections literally at first sight, but sometimes, the opposite happens – when a person actually emits some repulsive vibes. If it’s a complete stranger, it’s quite easy to deal with – just walk away and never meet again. But what if such a person is actually your close relative? Well, the user u/stuntedgoat , the author of our story today, was doubly unlucky – firstly, she has such an unpleasant person in her life, and secondly, and this is actually much sadder, this person is her younger brother....
