In order to better understand what determines people’s inclination towards a certain type of humor,Bored Pandahas reached out to psychologist and former lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Bruce Wilson, Ph.D., who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find his thoughts in the text below. This post may includeaffiliate links. With over 4.2 million likes and even more followers, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook page was started back in 2012....

As anyone who’s ever been an adult can attest to, the chores never end. There’s always dust forming bunnies under the bed, and there will always be more dishes that need to be washed. The bathroom mirror will inevitably have water droplets splattered on it the day after you cleaned it, and the recycle bin will magically fill up 10 minutes after being emptied. So when it comes to keeping your household clean, chores don’t discriminate....

Being a mom is a hard job. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy to constantly be there for someone who relies on you 24/7.In partnerships, moms are usually the ones that take on thebrunt of childcareand housekeeping duties—and there are a lot of them. Single mothers are often under even more pressure. They not only have to take care of their child and keep their house in order, but they’re also the only bread-winners in the family....

If you don’t have anything nice to say, it might be best not to say anything at all. But that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed tothinkjudgmental things about other people. If you witness someone litter, yell at their dog or plow through a crosswalk without even checking for pedestrians, you might start giving an aggressive side-eye without even realizing.Reddit users have recently beensharingall of the things strangers do in public that cause them to immediately cast judgment, so we’ve gathered some of their most popular responses below....

Being a social media star is very appealing and the reasons why many adultswant to be influencersare plenty. From the outside, the influencer life seems luxurious, with all the expensive brand deals and gifts they receive. It also doesn’t seem too difficult of a job—just filming and taking pictures of yourself. Influencers also seem to have a very flexible schedule and go on nice vacations, which is a great bonus....

For some people, any social event doesn’t just require an outfit plan, it means taking the time to sit down and apply makeup. Others might skip this step, seeing it as unnecessary or even undesirable. A TikToker began an online debate when she argued for wearing makeup on certain social occasions Image credits:iamthesabrinaeffect “After a certain age, coming outside to any event that you’re all dressed up for and you have heels on with no makeup is unacceptable” “I don’t care how pretty you think you are with the bare face....

Every once in a while, you might hear something that makes your brain go “Huh?” An idea, fact, or detail that does not at all sit right. So you sit down and Google it, only to have your entire worldview upended.Someone wanted to know what factssound definitely made upbut are actually factually correct. The experts and trivia aficionados of the internet came together to share interesting and obscure facts that you can use....

Despite the strong job market, most Americans don’t have enough emergency savings. More than two-thirds of people in the US — 68 percent —saythey’re worried they wouldn’t be able to cover their living expenses for just one month if they lost their primary source of income tomorrow, according to a recent Bankratesurvey.In part, this can be seen in the growth of the subreddit ‘Poverty Finance.’ The firs timewe wrote about itin 2021, the online community had 847K members....

“I’ll have the chicken caesar salad and an unsweetened iced tea. And if you ask for my autograph or to take a photo with me, you won’t be getting a tip at all.”Being a server is stressful enough as it is, but noticing a celebrity seated in your section adds a whole new element of anxiety. Will they be rude? Will I get a great tip if I provide excellent service?...

Whether you marathon the extended edition every year or own every book Tolkien wrote, Tolkien fans know just how timeless his works can feel. Naturally, fans of his work go beyond just consuming it and might make their own content with it. More info:Facebook This post may includeaffiliate links. People more familiar with Tolkien’s works probably already know that he was, famously, a philologist and linguist. The languages in the books and films aren’t just a collection of random sounds, they have a vocabulary and grammar,like any real language....

One grandmother recently decided that she wouldn’t be providing free childcare any more, but her daughter refuses to start paying her. Below, you’ll find the full story the mother recentlysharedon Reddit, as well as some of the replies invested readers left. Image credits:Alex Green (not the actual photo) But now that her mom’s demanding to be paid, she’s wondering if she was wrong to keep her wallet closed Image credits:Rido81 (not the actual photo)...

We all know what it’s like to have that feeling in the pit of your stomach screaming that something’s just not right. Your taxi driver might be asking too many personal questions, the man that’s been walking behind you keeps getting closer and closer, or the only other passenger on your train seems to be staring you down.It can be difficult to know how to navigate these situations, but thanks to Cathy Pedrayes, there are some useful lies we can keep hidden up our sleeves to keep ourselves safe....

Here are 15 different heroes, each with their unique story of helping an animal that has been in danger.This post may includeaffiliate links. Here are 15 different heroes, each with their unique story of helping an animal that has been in danger. This post may includeaffiliate links. See Also on Bored Panda Modal closeAdd New ImageModal closeAdd Your Photo To This ListPlease use high-res photos without watermarksOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB....

According toforecasts, generative AI, the software engine behind ChatGPT, could sharply boost productivity and add trillions of dollars to the global economy. But whether we look back at steam power or the internet, history teaches us that there is quite a time lag between the arrival of a new technology and its broad adoption. So to reassure you that AI isn’t going to steal our jobs next week, we decided to share with you the funniest and stupidest interactions with ChatGPT that were uploaded tothe subreddit of the same name....

It’s fascinating how appearances can play tricks on us, and that’s precisely what the folks over at the subredditr/13or30are all about. They’re sharing pictures of individuals whose age appears to be nothing more than just a number. Whether it’s a teenager with a beard that rivals a lumberjack’s or a thirty-year-old who could pass for a high school student, they’ve got it all. Join us in exploring the amusing and sometimes bizarre instances of age-defying appearances....