Woman Refuses To Pay Huge Unexpected Tab: “I Ruined His Birthday”

Dinner dates allowcouplesto spend quality time together, especially during special occasions. The worst thing anyone can do during such events is toinvite friendsto join in, a costly mistake that some people still commit. The incident made the womancontemplate a break-up, as she asked the AITAH subreddit for advice. RELATED: Dinner dates are for couples to spend quality time together Image credits:Jep Gambardella / Pexels (not the actual photo) A woman wanted to take her boyfriend out to dinner for his birthday, but he decided to invite two friends to join Image credits:KoolShooters / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · James Thompson

“I Was Honestly Dumbfounded”: Person Takes Back Crocheted Blanket After SIL’s Remarks

A netizenasked the internetif they were out of line when they refused to “fix” a minor error in a handmade crocheted blanket that was intended as a gift. As anyone who has crocheted can attest to, fixing mistakes a few rows down often means just redoing the entire thing. RELATED: Making a gift instead of buying it can be an exciting idea But one netizen ended up causing some drama when they refused to do some excessive “fixes” to a blanket Image credits:stefamerpik / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Anthony Collins

“Purchased For $2.9 Million, Now Worth About $4”: 30 Examples Of The Biggest Wastes Of Money

According to data from theDrug Policy Alliance, the United States government spends $39 billion each year on the war on d***s. Cumulatively, it amounts to $1 trillion since 1971. However,recent findingshave shown thatillegal drug usein the US is once again on the rise, putting the effectiveness of these efforts and the amount of money spent in question. The war on d***s is just one of the many examples where people spent exorbitant amounts on something that isn’t widely beneficial....

January 16, 2025 · 12 min · 2497 words · Ralph Hunter

“Who’s Babysitting The Kids?”: Women-Only Nightclubs For Moms To Let Loose

The idea came to Anna and Andrea in 2022 while their kids were running around and playing together. Sitting at the dining table, they reminisced about the fun they used to have on the dance floor before life presented them with different plans for their Friday nights. HighlightsMama Geht Tanzen organizes early evening dance events for mothers.The parties take place in 170 cities across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.Some events are women-only, providing a safe and stress-free environment....

January 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Leslie Morris

“You Are Immortal”: Tributes Pour In From Hollywood After David Lynch Passes Away

David Lynchwas a once-in-a-lifetime visionary in the world of film, and nowHollywoodis paying tribute to his undeniable legacy after hispassingon January 16. He was 78 years old. While his official cause ofdeathhas not been revealed, Lynch revealed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking and would most likely not be able to leave his house to direct. HighlightsDavid Lynch passed away on January 16 at the age of 78....

January 16, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · William Banks

15 New Comics By Yehuda And Maya Devir That Perfectly Capture Parenthood

Parenting comes with incredible highs that feel sky-high and lows that can feel as deep as the earth’s core—an emotional rollercoaster that’s hard to put into words. But sometimes, pictures capture the experience better than words ever could.For the past nine years, artistsYehudaandMaya Devirhave been turning their parenting and married life moments into hilarious, honest, and relatable comics. If you have kids, you’ll probably see a bit of yourself in their work....

January 15, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Casey Carter

30 Cute Long-Distance Couples Showing That Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

On the list below you will find not only pictures depicting what long-distance relationships can entail, but our interview with a relationship researcher and a marriage and family therapist,Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, as well, who was kind enough to answer a few ofBored Panda’squestions. This post may includeaffiliate links. RELATED: Luckily for people in a long-distance relationship, nowadays we have the almighty internet, which makes connecting different ends of the world a matter of just a few clicks....

January 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1400 words · Wendy Bell

34 People Share Normal Practices In Their Country That The Rest Of The World May Find Weird

Cultural diversityis a beautiful thing, and learning about traditions in other countries is always an enriching, eye-opening experience. However, some acceptable customs in some areas of the world may be peculiar and nonsensical in others. AQuora threadtackled this, asking, “What is normal in your country but weird in the rest of the world?” People from all over the globe chimed in, from Iceland to Uzbekistan, the UK, and Egypt, among many others....

January 15, 2025 · 22 min · 4608 words · Gary Fox

50 Painfully Relatable Posts That Show What Being In Your 40s Is Really Like (New Pics)

Agingis an interesting thing; most of us do it, if we’re fortunate enough. But knowledge and wisdom aren’t the only things age brings us. We also start aching in the places where we used to play, as Leonard Cohen sang.Today, we’re shining the light on young midlifers: thefolks in their 40s. We’ve gathered up the most hilarious and relatable posts from the people on X (Twitter) about what life is like once you hit 40, and present it to you, Pandas....

January 15, 2025 · 10 min · 2114 words · Scott Jefferson

Alteration Of Plants: I Create Living-Breathing Plant Sculptures Contained Within Steel Structures

I’m Aram Asarian, a visual artist who creates living-breathing plant sculptures contained within steel structures that forces the plant to grow abnormally, altering the plants growth or creating a barrier.The artwork is part experiment and part art, where art meets science. I’m interested in the duality and juxtaposition of the idea of nature vs. man-made objects and materials. As well the conflict of human control and effects on nature. How will nature survive?...

January 15, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · William Stone

Brad Pitt Issues “Important Reminder” After Woman Loses $800,000 To His AI Fake

The 53-year-old victim was made to believe that she and the actor were in love after the criminal spent nearly 18 months grooming her online. HighlightsAI-generated Brad Pitt scammed woman out of $850,000 over 18 months.Victim believed that the fake Brad needed money for cancer treatment.Scammer used AI to create lifelike images and videos of the actor.Romance scams costed victims $1.14 billion in recent years. “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities,” the representative said....

January 15, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Daniel Randall

Disney and Marvel Face Justin Baldoni’s Backlash Following Ryan Reynolds’ “Nicepool” Jab

Justin Baldonihas accusedDisneyandMarvelof mocking him through a character inDeadpool & Wolverine, escalating his legal battle involvingRyan ReynoldsandBlake Lively. HighlightsJustin Baldoni accused Disney and Marvel of mocking him via the “Nicepool” character in his movie Deadpool & Wolverine.Baldoni warned Disney/Marvel to hold documents involving Ryan Reynolds' characters in the film.As a result, Baldoni’s legal battle escalated with allegations of workplace misconduct from Blake Lively. Baldoni is now reportedly warning Disney and Marvel to hold onto all docs related to the various characters Reynolds played inDeadpool & Wolverine....

January 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Kelly Andrews

Exhausted Mom Shares How Disrespectful 17YO Can Be, Unsure If ADHD Is To Blame For It

Sometimesparentinga teenager can feel like trying to survive a storm, especially if the storm constantly swings between calm and chaotic. Today’s Original Poster (OP) appears to be in the midst of the storm with her 17-year-old daughter. Despite her efforts to reach out to her daughter, nothing seems to work. While they await her daughter’s ADHD assessment, she now questions whether her daughter’s behavior is due to that or if she’s just mean....

January 15, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Jennifer Thomas

Guessing Your High School Persona In 20 Questions: See If We Can Predict Your Persona Correctly

High school is a very interesting period of time for many where you meet and become friends with people that you would not like to be around nowadays. It’s the period in which some figure themselves out and find their passion, talent, and even the love of their lives. Since there are many high school archetypes, even though no one can be categorized perfectly, most people would be closest to a certain high school archetype and very much unlike some other personas....

January 15, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Kurt Webb

Healthcare Giant Announces $400M Debt And Subsequent Bankruptcy, Plans To Sell 50% Of Locations

Funfactalert: did you know that the word “bankrupt” was first used in the mid-1500s? It comes from the Italian phrase banca rotta, which literally translates to “broken bench.” That’s because when a money dealer ran out of money, his table (or bench) would be broken, and he could no longer deal out money! Presently, this word has taken on a dire meaning, so when Prospect Medical Holdings announced bankruptcy, the whole internet was abuzz....

January 15, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Cynthia Pineda