“Disgraceful”: Australia Bans Olympic Medalist Matthew Richardson For Life After His Defection

Back in August, he announced his decision to defect to Great Britain, and it seems the Land Down Under is not too happy about it. HighlightsMatthew Richardson, Olympic medallist, banned from AusCycling after defecting to the UK.Defection to Great Britain has sparked mixed reactions, emphasizing personal choice over nationality.Richardson maintains gratitude to AusCycling despite permanent ban, values career support. RELATED: Australia has officially banned Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson from competing with them in the near future Image credits:Justin Setterfield / Getty...

November 25, 2024 · 4 min · 739 words · John Schroeder

“Hope She Enjoys Prison”: Influencer Films Herself “Picking Out” Stolen Items, Gets Arrested

A Floridainfluencerwasarrestedfor allegedlyshoplifting$500 worth of goods from aTarget. TikTokerMarlena Velezreportedly scanned fake barcodes at self-checkout and later flaunted the stolen items in a since-deleted video on her social media page. It was later revealed that the outfit she showcased onTikTokmatched the American retailer’ssecurity footage. Velez, who has over 354,000 followers on TikTok, wasarrestedafter showing off goods she allegedly shoplifted from her local Target in a video which has since been deleted....

November 25, 2024 · 4 min · 717 words · Stephanie Curry

“I Don’t Know What To Do”: Man In Fear Of Losing A Longtime Friend Over Her BF Of 5 Months

Canceris a harrowing, horrible disease thataffects millionsof people around the globe every year. However, many types of cancer are treatable and if you catch them early enough and undergo treatment, you have a good chance of winning the fight. You’ll always remember those people who had your back when you were sick. However, far from everyone iskindto cancer survivors. Some kids can be particularly nasty bullies. Read on for the full story....

November 25, 2024 · 4 min · 674 words · Catherine Clayton

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

Resting is the other half of working hard. Without it, you’re bound to wear yourself out sooner or later. ThisRedditorknew it all too well. So when theirbosskept interrupting their time off with unnecessary calls, they decided to put a stop to it—with a move that was as petty as it was clever. Read all about it below. RELATED: The boss wouldn’t stop calling the employee on their days off Image credits:semenay erdoğan / unsplash (not the actual photo)...

November 25, 2024 · 3 min · 552 words · Leslie Anderson

“Imagine The Noise”: Woman Buys Dream House Only For Strangers To Turn It Into Tourist Spot

What was once a dream home forTaralyn Romeroquickly became a living nightmare the moment her community claimed herpropertyas theirs. “I got threatened, and I got told that it wasn’t my land and that I had stolen it,” the property owner said. The picturesque area inKittredge, Colorado, right next toBear Creek, was perfect for the nature-lover — pine trees surrounded the house, with untouched snow, adding a magical feel to the atmosphere....

November 25, 2024 · 7 min · 1366 words · Michael Gibson

“It Was All A Ploy To Humiliate Her”: Gummy Bears Lead To Major Drama At Work

As much as we might not like to admit it, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Whether it’s the tastiest dessert in the world, sunny weather, your all-time favorite film or spending time with yourbest friend, we can’t fully appreciate the magic of those things if we have access to them 24/7. Everything in moderation! Well, one professor learned this lesson the hard way after indulging in a few too many sugar-free gummy bears that hercolleagueleft out on their desk....

November 25, 2024 · 4 min · 757 words · Lauren Sanchez

“It’s A Human Rights Issue”: After Doctor Costs Newborn’s Life With Her Long Nails, Expert Reacts

HighlightsA newborn’s tragic death in Brazil spotlights obstetric violence, a global issue.Obstetric violence affects nearly half of births in developed countries, often going unreported.Experts stress the necessity of holding healthcare staff accountable for obstetric violence.Women from marginalized backgrounds face a higher risk of experiencing obstetric violence.AIMS calls obstetric violence a human rights issue requiring urgent attention from lawmakers. To understand the broader implications of this and similar events,Bored Pandaspoke withNadia Higson, a representative from the UK-based Association for Improvements in Maternity Services (AIMS), andMonica Casper, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University and author of several papers on the topic....

November 25, 2024 · 5 min · 914 words · Alison Schmidt MD

“Soup Or Salad”: 30 Quirky And Relatable Comics By Tom Mike Hill

In addition to his webcomic work, Tom Mike Hill is an illustrator and designer who has worked on a variety of creative projects, including logo design, poster design, and podcast art. But for now, scroll down to dive into his hilarious “Soup or Salad” comics. We’re also excited to share an exclusive interview with Tom Mike Hill, where he discusses the inspiration behind the series, his creative process, and more!...

November 25, 2024 · 6 min · 1205 words · Karen Richards

“They Are Absolute Zealots”: Man Tracks Son-In-Law To Kick Him Out Of His Cult After His Divorce

Apple createdAirTagas a solution to finding missing keys or other personal things. By eliminating the search for misplaced or lost items, the tracker frees up around 2.5 days a year to do anything other than rummage through drawers, coats, and bags, looking for stuff. However, people have found other ways to use it (or rather abuse it), employing it to track others. Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation withStar Kashman, legal scholar and founding partner ofCyber Law Firm, and information security professionalJames Nagle, who kindly agreed to give us a few tips on how to stay safe in this technological age....

November 25, 2024 · 4 min · 783 words · Dustin Thomas

50 Funny Pics From “Boujeeee” That Sum Up What It’s Like To Be A Woman

Sigmund Freud once wrote that it was physiologically impossible for women to be funny because of the way their brains were structured. We, at Bored Panda, beg to differ. Over the years, we’ve seen some of the most hilarious female stand-up comedians, authors, playwrights and more. And we’d like to believe that you, reading this, have met at least one funny lady in your life.Being awomancan be astruggle, and sometimes the best way to deal is with a big dose of humor....

November 24, 2024 · 4 min · 818 words · Nancy Baker

50 Interesting Historical Photographs That Might Teach You Something New

It’s hard to pinpoint when humans started recording and sharing knowledge ofthe past. But it’s estimated that they started early on. At first, there were cave paintings, and then language, which allowed people to tell origin stories and pass them from generation to generation. The invention of writing systems allowed people to record the past more extensively. And as technology evolved, new ways of doing so emerged. Now, in addition to all of that,historycan be recorded through photographs, video, and audio recordings....

November 24, 2024 · 11 min · 2170 words · Joseph Miller

Woman Can’t Figure Out Why Daughter-In-Law Suddenly Went From Polite To Secretive Towards Her

In-law relationships take years to build, so you’d expect they wouldn’t unravel in just a moment—or even a few. But for oneMumsnetforum user, a once-warm bond with her son’s wife has become brittle and cold. In a heartfelt post, the lady explained that the bad signs started to appear around the birth of her first grandchild. But she didn’t want to escalate things and hoped they would subside. They didn’t....

November 24, 2024 · 3 min · 545 words · Gloria Shaw

“My Wife Was Up To Something”: Guy’s Revenge Ruins Wife’s Lover’s Life

When you truly love someone, you start noticing even the smallest shifts in their behavior. While this can be endearing, it also makes it easier to pick up onsignsthat they’re lying or, in some cases,cheating. RELATED: Infidelity in relationships often results in profound emotional distress for those directly involved Image credits:semenay erdoğan/Unsplash (not the actual photo) A man shared how he became suspicious of his wife after stories from their kids revealed inconsistencies, prompting him to hire a private investigator Image credits:Ihnatsi Yfull/Unsplash (not the actual photo)...

November 24, 2024 · 3 min · 595 words · Paula Macias

“Nothing Like Being Gifted Debt”: 35 People Share The Worst Presents They Received

Have you ever noticed how many excuses we have for giving badgifts? “It’s the thought that counts.” “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” “Agiftgiven from the heart is worth more than gold,” and so forth. Probably because gift-giving is a highly challenging task that requires time, effort, and knowing the person. And once we fail to get what the recipient appreciates, it’s always better to focus on the positives than the negatives....

November 24, 2024 · 12 min · 2388 words · Shannon Martinez

“What Is This?”: 50 Times People Spotted Something So Small, They Just Had To Share

The most simple perspective would tell you that makingsomethingbigger means more materials, making it, ultimately, harder. However, the truth is that in many ways, miniaturization is the actually impressive skill. This post may includeaffiliate links. RELATED:If you’ve ever tried to “fix” some broken electronics with a set of tweezers, you are probably well aware that even our ever dexterous hands have their limits. As humans have learned scienceand developed better machines overtime, we’ve actually been able to offset our own physical limitations....

November 24, 2024 · 5 min · 940 words · Parker Jones