Pilot Famed For Miracle Hudson Landing Praised For Theory On Why DC Plane Crash Happened

Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger,the pilot who safely landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, said a combination of two factors might have contributed to the American Airlines flightcollidingwith a helicopter. The crash occurred late Wednesday (January 29), and according to President Trump, none of the 67 passengers survived. HighlightsCaptain Sully identified nighttime conditions and the presence of water as contributing factors to the D.C. crash.He also described the technology at Reagan National Airport as “old....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Nancy Schultz

Sleepmaxxing, A Trend Expected To Revolutionize Our Sleep, Is Going Viral On The Internet

Sleep optimization, or, in other words, ‘sleepmaxxing,’ is gettingtrendyon social media among those prioritizing theirsleep routinefor some time already. From sleep trackers, mouth taping, nostril expanders, or magnesium-laced ‘sleepy girl’ mocktails to kiwi-fueled snooze strategies, social media users are sharing their secrets for achieving more restorative rest. “If you’re not sleeping, everything falls apart,” sharedDylan Petkus,the founder of Optimal Circadian Health. “It’s like driving a sports car around constantly without ever stopping to change the tires or fill up the gas tank,” he added....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · David Silva

Stuart Dunkel’s Mouse Art Is As Cute As It Gets, Here Are His Latest Works (30 Pics)

Who would have thought that mice art would sell better than dog art? No one? Well, you would be wrong! “The mouse paintings first appeared as part of a running joke with his wife about why there were crumbs on the kitchen counter,” was written in Stuart’s bio. After including his latest painting in an exhibition, he was pleasantly surprised that it was immediately sold. Fast forward to today, as Stuart continues to paint mice and their little shenanigans....

January 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Andrew Bishop

The Top 30 Photos From The SINWP Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024

The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition has just wrapped up its seventh year, and it’s been another amazing showcase of bird photography from all over the world. With over 2,300 entries, the competition highlighted the incredible variety of birdlife, from stunning kingfishers to majestic bald eagles, and even more unique species in between.Beyond celebrating the talent of photographers, the competition also raised £16,138 to support vital conservation work, a reminder of how art and nature can come together for a good cause....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Justin Ross

‘Ozempic Butt’ Complaints Rise After Users Discover Unexpected Side Effect

Shortly after the ‘trend’ of taking the diabetes drug Ozempic to lose weight began, many people, including celebrities, started to notice an unexpected side-effect known as ‘Ozempic butt.’ While many official side-effects that can occur from Ozempic use were listed, such as vomiting or nausea, and even pancreatitis, among others, ‘Ozempic butt’ wasn’t officially mentioned. “I try on bathing suits and I’ve got ‘ghost a**’, or what people online call ‘Ozempic butt’,” she added....

January 31, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Allen Evans

“Black Sheep” Of The Family Has The Best Life Because Of His GF, Siblings And Parents Resent Him

Family relationshipscan be complicated. Even if you love your siblings, parents, or other members, you might also experience feelings far less endearing for one reason or another. Forthis redditor, family relationships became complex after her younger brother found himself a girlfriend. That’s when the family dynamics changed, as, coming from a wealthier family, the GF opened certain doors for her partner, which his family members weren’t too happy about. Scroll down to find the full story below....

January 31, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Robert Lester

“Disqualify Her”: People Beg The Academy To Revoke Oscar Nomination Over Racist Tweets

The Spanish star, 52, made a public apology this week for her previous commentary on the Muslim culture and even the Oscars themselves. She also dragged George Floyd and Miley Cyrus into her controversial tweets. HighlightsKarla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender Best Actress Oscar nominee.Gascón issued an apology following backlash over past controversial social media posts.Old tweets targeted George Floyd and made Islamophobic remarks, sparking public outrage.‘Emilia Pérez’ received 13 Oscar nominations this year....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Timothy Dalton

“Find Your Own Man”: Woman Furious After SIL Demands Family Heirloom Back

Questions of inheritance, from money, to property and just “items” have an ugly way of tearingfamiliesapart. Even when there is an ironclad will, just the simple decision of who gets what is unfortunately the cause of a lot of discord and strife. A young womanasked the internetif she went too far when she decided to take her brother to court over a family heirloom he took and gifted to his girlfriend....

January 31, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Ethan Clark

“Gateway To All The Dirty Books”: Romantasy, The Genre That’s Breaking The Internet And Bookshelves

It’s official — the young adults are now ditching the blue light screens and immersing themselves in the pages offantastical worlds, filled with magic, romance, and adventure. Alright, that may be somewhat of an exaggeration, seeing that social media apps such asTikTokand Instagram are still being used plenty, but it’s undeniable that thereadingcommunity is seeing an uptick in consumers again. HighlightsRomantasy novels are getting young adults back into reading.A few of these popular works include Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of GlassFor many readers, these worlds can provide them with a safe world to escape into....

January 31, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Jared Mathews

“Gonna Miss My Friends”: Child Ice Skating Star’s Final Posts Before Plane Crash Disaster

Angela YangandSean Kay—a dynamic ice skating duo—had “so much fun” at the National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas, where promising skaters undergo training. But after the training camp, the children never returned home. HighlightsIce skating duo Angela Yang and Sean Kay, were among the youngest victims in the plane crash.The rising stars were traveling back from a training camp in Kansas when the mid-air collision took place.“Had so so much fun at camp!...

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Amanda Cook

“Guess What She Does For A Living”: 30 Of The Worst Baby Names People Have Encountered

However, not allparentswant to follow the prevailing trends and opt for more, let’s call them, creative choices. You might have a few examples in your own inner circles, too. Or be one yourself! Interested in the unusual, we even discovered a couple of online threads where people share those that they believe should never, ever be used—but somehow are. This post may includeaffiliate links. I used to work for a company making yearbooks....

January 31, 2025 · 20 min · 4051 words · Emily Page

“It’s Hard To Fathom”: Baffled Expert Says Dated Military Practice Might Have Caused DC Crash

Questions are mounting in the wake of thedevastating plane crashnear Washington DC, whichclaimed the lives of 67 peopleon Wednesday night (January 29). The crash, involving aUS Army helicopterand anAmerican Airlines passenger plane, has left investigators scratching their heads to determine what went wrong and analysts questioning the safety protocols at Reagan National Airport. Highlights67 people died in the DC crash involving a US Army helicopter and American Airlines plane.Aviation expert suggests a reevaluation of military craft and commercial planes sharing airspace....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Tyler Franklin

“Redneck Engineering”: 30 Times People Fixed Their Problems In The Most “Genius” Ways (New Pics)

The latter sounds like it’s straight from the Redneck Engineeringsubreddit, doesn’t it? Well, maybe because it is. That’s a community where people share questionable, sometimes even silly solutions that shouldn’t seem to work, but somehow do. Scroll down and see what theDIYengineers were up to since the last time we featured the subreddit onBored Panda! This post may includeaffiliate links. RELATED: The Redneck Engineering community celebrates the successful (?) attempts at fixing things up....

January 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Mike Gomez

“Rest In Peace”: Famed ‘Disney On Ice’ Actress Lost In Devastating Washington, D.C. Plane Crash

Famed‘Disney on Ice’skater and actressInna Volyanskaya, 59, was among the victims killed in Wednesday’s deadlyplane crash. The doomedAmerican Eagle Flight 5342,carrying 60 passengers and four airline crew members, collided midair with aU.S. Army Black Hawk helicopterthat had three soldiers on board. Among the 60-odd travelers on the passenger flight was Volyanskaya, who was a pair skater with the Soviet Union National Team and also won gold, silver, and bronze medals in international competitions....

January 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Seth Thompson

“So Angry I’m Shaking”: Woman In Disbelief After Grandparents Leave Her 4YO Home Alone

While the movie was filled with a laugh a minute, it’s important to remember, it was just that. A fictional film. Made-up stuff produced purely forentertainmentpurposes. There is nothingfunnyabout leaving a young child alone at home for days on end, ya filthy animal! So when one woman heard that her parents had left her 4-year-old unattended in their house because they didn’t want to wait for him to put his shoes on, she completely lost it....

January 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · John Howard