HighlightsTiffany Wedekind, 46, is one of the oldest living survivors with progeria.Progeria affects 1 in 20 million, and Tiffany outlived its life expectancy.Known as ‘Tenacious Tiffany,’ she inspires people with her positivity. RELATED: Image credits:tenacioustiffany614 Standing at 4’5” and weighing only 58 pounds, Tiffany is often mistaken for a child. But she hasn’t been shy to respond to those who would use her diagnosis as an insult, saying she “doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with me....

A Texas fatherwas arrested afterfatally shootinga man who allegedlythreatened to exposehis stepdaughter’s intimatephotos. Jessie Clifford Brown was found guilty of murder andsentencedto 40 years in prison following a jury trial on Friday (November 1). On May 20, 2015, deputies responded to a crash reported in Liberty City, Gregg County, about 115 miles (185 kilometers) southeast of Dallas. When they arrived at the scene, they discovered 24-year-old John Allen Franco in his truck with a gunshot wound to the upper left side of his head....

Not everyone has the resources tosplurgeand live big. For most people,moneyis a precious commodity, and each one has theirown way of savingfor a rainy day.Some of these folks shared their creative approaches to frugality in their answers to this Redditquestion: “What’s the little effortless, stupid thing you do that TECHNICALLY saves you money?”One person revealed they were saving their chicken bones to make stock. Another user usessoap barsbecause they “last far longer” than shower gels....

We’re excited to introduce another new artist making his debut onBored Panda—this time, it’s D.C. Stuelpner! Anyone familiar with his work? On his Instagram profile, D.C. describes himself as a “Drawer of drawings, dumb comics, misshapen heads, and occasional body horror.” Intrigued, we reached out to him with some questions to learn more about his series, the inspiration behind it, his creative process, and other interesting insights.Scroll down and explore his new series, packed with absurdity, truly unexpected twists, and a hefty dose of peculiar humor that occasionally ventures into dark territory....

It is impossible to imagine human history without traditions orholidaysof some sort. They’re a core part of who we are, just like spirituality, creativity, and enjoying a darn good home-cooked meal. We’re hardwired to be social and empathetic, after all, so there’s a constant inner desire to connect to the people around us.Celebratingthings on a regular basis is a way to do just that.However, no traditions fully withstand the test of time....

WhenJ.R.R. Tolkienfirst sat down to write a children’s book way back in 1930, he probably had no idea just how successful the spin-offs from it would be - even decades after his death. Tolkien penned “The Hobbit” over several years, eventually publishing it in 1937. What started as a bedtime story for his own kids, ended up being an epic fantasy novel that has sold around 100 million copies worldwide.Tolkien worked on TheLord Of The Ringstrilogy after publishing The Hobbit....

In this world we live in, equally cruel and beautiful, sometimes we want simple human warmth literally out of the blue, when we least expect it. It’s a feeling that seems almost forgotten these days. That is why, when we encounter something like this, we are invariably surprised.For example, a few years ago, on the streets of London, one could see manifestations of a wonderful initiative - some uplifting messages addressed to anyone, including you and me....

I graduatedhigh schoolbefore Instagram was created, and maybe that’s a good thing. Otherwise, I could’ve spent entire classes scrolling through accounts likeThe Historical Meme, laughing at the ineffectiveness of the Maginot Line instead of reading about it in my textbooks. Luckily, today I can indulge in this at 3 AM, so it doesn’t interfere with my life—yay! I invite you to join me, preferably at a more reasonable hour, to revisit what you’ve learned about our past (or discover it for the first time) in a refreshingly unconventional way....

The death of a loved one, in theory, should bring thefamilytogether to support one another through such a trying time. However, when a substantial inheritance is in question, the opposite can happen, especially if some people feel wronged about the late one’s wealth distribution. Unfortunately, the dissatisfaction overinheritancedidn’t skip this family either. Whenredditor Ok_Oil_324’s mom passed away, she left everything to her children, which her sisters thought were unfair. So they tried guilt-tripping the siblings into sharing the money with them, which pushed the original poster to turn online for perspective....

Fansare convinced thatBeyoncéhas been dropping hints about the genre of hernext album. A series of photos posted on her Instagram, including a risquétopless shot,has members of the BeyHive speculating that the songstress may shift to arocksound for her next record. TheLove on Topsingerdressed up as the late musician Prince for Halloween, donning a wig, his iconic purple coat and boots fromPurple Rain, andholding a guitar. HighlightsBeyoncé hinted at a rock sound for her next album with an edgy topless photoshoot....

The web, mobile phones, social media platforms, and apps like Yelp have unleashed a reviewing revolution. You no longer have to share your opinion of a brand through word of mouth alone; now you can do it en masse and in an instant. For one person, they were compelled to leave a 1-star review after witnessing a business vehicle driving recklessly in busy traffic. After posting anonymously, they forgot about it, until the company owner emailed them at work, that is....

Calling all perfectionists, organizers, and detail-oriented dynamos! We’ve curated a list of 23 items that will make your Type A heart sing with joy. These aren’t just your run-of-the-mill organizational tools - we’re talking about precision-engineered marvels that’ll have you color-coding your color-coding system. From planners so detailed they could schedule your breathing to storage solutions that would make Marie Kondo weep with envy, this collection is a Type A dream come true....

Nobody knows how they’ll react in a scary situation until they’re actually in it. Some people freak out and don’t know what to do, others manage toconfrontit head-on. Sometimes, if we’re trying to protect our loved ones, we may go overboard trying to make sure they’re safe. This is something a mom had to deal with when she took two young girls out for the day to the publicswimming pool. Chaos ensued when a stranger tried to barge into their changing room, and the situation escalated into something worrisome....

If I asked you to imagine aghost, a translucent and floating figure would likely appear in your mind. Why wouldn’t it — that is the ghost that we see in the media most often. And there’s a good and frankly interesting reason behind this. Apparently, way back in the day, ghosts didn’t look like that — it began with the invention of cameras. What’s even more intriguing is that the current image is due to early camera limitations and the creativity of the human mind....

Role Modeldidn’t hold back his frustration withPeoplemagazineand fans after learning thatHarry Styleshad been named the “Sexiest Musician Alive” for 2024. Waking up to the news that he’d landed as the runner-up, the artist, bornTucker Pillsbury, shared his candidly ruthless opinion about the ranking. Ahead of itsSexiest Man Alivereveal on November 12,Peopleannounced last Wednesday (October 30) the results of its hotly contested readers’ choice poll. Nearly 350,000 votes were cast in the poll this year, which included some very dedicated campaigning on the parts of nominees including Role Model,Peoplereported....