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Neil Alden Armstrong - the man who, among all the other things, put Wapakoneta, Ohio, on the map. The man who was on the team that won the spine-tingling Space Race in the times of the Cold War. A man who has seen the North Pole both from space and from the ground. Not to mention that Neil Alden Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon with his journey, and his steps were followed by millions of people worldwide....

Siblings are like built-in besties , with a side of drama and chaos, of course. One minute you’re bonding over your mutual disgust for green beans, the next you’re engaged in psychological war over who touched whose stuff. Growing up with a sibling is definitely not boring. Because sibling rivalry is one thing, but when your little sister starts treating your bedroom like it’s Sephora on Black Friday, it’s a whole new level of exhausting....

People have such a thing as white lie. That is, of course, we are all taught from childhood to always tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But there are situations when we are clearly aware that if we tell everything honestly, there will be much more problems than if we lie or just remain silent. This applies, in particular, to such a sensitive area as relationships, both for women and men....

If we look at the pages of some old atlases or travel notes, we’ll see, in addition to the actual descriptions of travel, also a ‘selection of facts’ about distant countries, where you can definitely meet, for example, people with dog heads, one-eyed cyclops or completely bizarre animals, the degree of whimsicality of which depends only on the author’s imagination. Today, many centuries ago, we have everything to have comprehensive info about almost any country....

There’s nothing like a wholesome and heart-warming doggo story to raise your spirits and make you smile. Meet Stevie Ticks, a wonderful canine who lives in the United Kingdom and recently made some new friends—four engineers living nearby. The foursome contacted the dog’s owner, asking whether they could spend some time with her because their landlord doesn’t allow them to have any pets. In response, they got a letter from Stevie Ticks herself!...

“Yes, I see. And tell me, how does that make you feel? Do you think that has anything to do with how your father spoke to you as a child? Let’s dive deeper into your relationship with your parents .” Being in therapy can be life-changing for individuals who are carrying past trauma through the world with them. Finally, there’s a safe space to get everything off your chest without worrying about being judged....

If you’ve ever had a suspicion that someone in your life was keeping secrets , it’s likely that you eventually put that idea out of your head. You’re probably just being paranoid , right? There’s no way your wife is actually cheating ! But when someone can’t seem to put their thoughts to rest, they might end up enlisting professional help to get to the bottom of whatever’s going on. And as you might expect, private investigators have some wild experiences while on the job....

Flipping through old family albums is both a pleasure and a challenge for us. It’s great to revisit wholesome memories from our past again, but it can really hurt to see just how many embarrassing and awkward photos there are of us. It’s cold, hard proof that we weren’t as cool as we thought we were! Is that really how we used to dress? Oh, dear Lord, is that what we look like when we smile ?...

On February 8th, lots of people will be excited for the 60th NFL Super Bowl . But animal lovers have something more exciting lined up: the Puppy Bowl! It’s where shelter dogs run around a makeshift football field and we all pretend it’s just as important as the real Super Bowl. Though in a way, it is; it’s a way to raise awareness about pet adoption and rescuing animals! We here at Bored Panda want to do our part, too, that’s why we’re bringing you another edition of adoption of the month pics....

The link between mental illnesses and city life has been seen for quite some time now, and if you are a city dweller, there’s double a chance to develop psychosis, depression and a number of other anxiety disorders. Typically, the causes are social, such as inequality and isolation, but also physical – pollution and noise. If you have a mental illness or know somebody who does, you might just understand, how difficult it’s sometimes is to talk about it....

With the summer season approaching, we must ensure our four-legged friends stay cool and comfortable amidst the danger of overheating. There’s hardly a better way to help them beat the rising temperatures than a cozy cooling mat. These nifty pads provide a refreshing respite on the hottest days of the year, whether your pup enjoys lounging in the backyard, going on adventures with you, or simply chilling at home. To help you find the perfect cooling mat for your canine, we asked our vet student, Soneye Toluwalase , to round up the best options available today....

We’ve all seen plenty of ‘choosing beggar’ stories where people show an incredible amount of entitlement demanding things that any other person would never think of even asking. Well, despite the growing number of such stories and conversations, the sheer audacity of such ‘beggars’ never fails to surprise us. One man recently posted an exchange he had with a person who claimed to be single mother on Reddit and it’s definitely fitting with the rest of the ‘choosing beggars’ squad....

Renowned for her distinctive vocal timbre, New Zealand and South Korean singer Rosé first captivated global audiences as the main vocalist of BLACKPINK. Her solo debut with “On the Ground” marked a significant achievement, topping international charts and earning Guinness World Records. Little-known fact: Despite being left-handed, Rosé plays the guitar right-handed, a choice she made to improve pitch accuracy. Wikimedia Commons Report American singer-songwriter Khalid Donnel Robinson burst onto the music scene with his soulful R&B sound, captivating listeners with introspective lyrics....

An artist in Jakarta, Indonesia who goes by ‘Ponypork’ on Instagram has been showing us his experiments with different artistic styles and media in an interesting way – by showing us his hands actually creating his artwork. You can follow his artistic adventures with the #whatmyhandsdoing hashtag on Instagram, where other artists have started to contribute similar shots as well. More info: Instagram (h/t: designtaxi ) artist-working-what-my-hands-doing-ponypork-4 artist-working-what-my-hands-doing-ponypork-1 artist-working-what-my-hands-doing-ponypork-3 artist-working-what-my-hands-doing-ponypork-5...

Getting remarried while having kids is often a complicated ordeal, as one has to balance the needs of the burgeoning relationship with the needs and wants of the kids. Pulling it off seems like no small miracle. A dad turned to the internet for advice after his teenage daughter destroyed her stepmom’s wedding dress in a successful attempt to get the entire thing called off. He settled on grounding her for an eye-wateringly long two years, until she turned eighteen....

First crushes are a beautiful, awkward, and usually fleeting part of the teenage experience. You watch your kid navigate the clumsy world of romance, offering gentle advice and trying not to be too embarrassing. It’s a sweet, low-stakes preview of the person they’re becoming. But for some over-the-top parents , that first innocent crush can spell a binding, lifelong contract. They think this one choice will dictate their child’s entire future....

A young Colombian family of three was discovered deceased after asking to change their hotel over an alleged smell . Viviana Canro, 42, her husband, Tito Nelson Martínez, 45, and their four-year-old son, Kevin, stayed at the Portobello Hotel on the Caribbean island of San Andrés with her parents as part of a late Father’s and Mother’s Day celebration. Viviana Canro repeatedly asked to change rooms due to a strange smell, but hotel staff initially resisted....

Let me give you a little context on why I decided to visit a former cannibal tribe’s skull cave in Papua New Guinea—because yeah, I know it sounds a little wild. I’m a solo female traveler, a blogger, an “influencer” if we must go there, and most importantly, a relentless enthusiast for going where most people won’t. If you’ve ever Googled a country followed by “is it safe?”, chances are I’ve already been there—probably barefoot, with sketchy Wi-Fi and zero regrets....

With a surge in the content that has been rolling out recently, picking a series to binge on Netflix has honestly become a challenge. I mean, there are hundreds to choose from every genre , so half of my time is wasted in selecting before I hear the “Tudum” sound of satisfaction. Well, when a netizen asked folks to share the best Netflix show that’s binge-worthy, they gushed with suggestions. We have compiled the finest of them for you, so you might want to take notes before your next binge session....

Can you ever be the “perfect” partner ? You bend, you compromise, you rearrange your entire life to meet an ever-shifting set of demands. You do it all because you love them, and you assume your sacrifice is for the good of the relationship. But what happens when you discover the blueprint for this “perfect” partner wasn’t a shared dream, but a carbon copy of someone else? For one woman, the impossible standards she was struggling to meet had a secret, and very human, origin: her husband’s coworker ....