A mum dressed up as Pennywise the clown and hid in her own wheelie bin to terrify her clown-phobic son because he refused to make her morning cup of coffee. Hester Greeff, 41, decided to dress as the character from the Stephen King's novel and film It before her son Ruan Becker left for work in Johannesburg, South Africa. She frightened Ruan, 20, by dressing as the clown he had feared since he was nine years old.
A mum dressed up as Pennywise the clown and hid in her own wheelie bin to terrify her clown-phobic son because he refused to make her morning cup of coffee.
In these difficult days, when all the medics and other health officials are begging people to play their part in stopping the novel coronavirus from spreading so rapidly and practice social distancing and even stay home if you can despite not having traveled anywhere in the recent weeks, people are trying to be creative in finding ways to continue with their daily lives as normally as possible.
In these difficult days, when all the medics and other health officials are begging people to play their part in stopping the novel coronavirus from spreading so rapidly and practice social...
Jimmy Eduardo Jesus Gonzalez, 26, was transported by ambulance after calling 9-1-1 and informing the emergency dispatcher that he “felt unwell” after drinking over 122 bottles of Purell hand sanitizer during a 72-hour period. Gonzalez also washed his whole body with hand sanitizer as well as brushed his teeth with the antibacterial product several times a day during at least one week prior to him calling 9-1-1.
Jimmy Eduardo Jesus Gonzalez, 26, was transported by ambulance after calling 9-1-1 and informing the emergency dispatcher that he “felt unwell” after drinking over 122 bottles of Purell hand...
We’ve all heard about the mind-boggling events happening in Syria over the last 10 years. The rebels and the army advancing on each other’s positions. The terrorist attacks. The airstrikes. The millions of refugees escaping the country whatever way they can. The destroyed cities and much more. For years that was all, it was – thoughts. However, recently I finally got the chance to get inside of Syria and see it all first hand.
We’ve all heard about the mind-boggling events happening in Syria over the last 10 years. The rebels and the army advancing on each other’s positions. The terrorist attacks. The airstrikes.
An Accidental Injury At Birth Left This Puppy With One Ear And She Rocks Her Unicorn Look (17 photo)
Golden Retriever puppies are one of the purest things in the entire world. And this one is no exception. Although she has one unusual characteristic that’s made her go viral. Rae is puffy, playful, super friendly, and an accidental injury at birth stole her left ear. What’s even more surprising, as she grew older, her right one migrated to the top of her head. After a woman named Sam shared a sweet video of Rae on TikTok, it immediately went viral.
Golden Retriever puppies are one of the purest things in the entire world. And this one is no exception. Although she has one unusual characteristic that’s made her go viral.
The Independent Photographer, an international network of photographers and photography enthusiasts, has announced the winners of its Emerging Talent Award. Designed to bring exposure and uncover the best upcoming photographers of all ages, backgrounds and working in all photographic fields, the 2020 edition was judged by Elizabeth Krist, a National Geographic Photo Editor for over 20 years.
The Independent Photographer, an international network of photographers and photography enthusiasts, has announced the winners of its Emerging Talent Award.
A pair of cheetah cubs have been born from in vitro fertilization to a surrogate cheetah mother for the first time, and experts are hailing it a "huge scientific breakthrough." The cubs were born February 19 at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio to their surrogate mother Izzy, a 3-year-old cheetah, according to Smithsonian's National Zoo. Their biological mother is 6 1/2-year-old Kibibi.
A pair of cheetah cubs have been born from in vitro fertilization to a surrogate cheetah mother for the first time, and experts are hailing it a "huge scientific breakthrough.
It takes only a few hours to completely change the life of an animal. Dr. Catherine Apuli, a vet working with The Unusual Pet Vets in Brisbane, Australia, gave a parrot named Wei Wei the ability to soar again.
Wei Wei had been the victim of wing trimming to prevent it from flying. However, with Dr. Apuli’s help, the parrot was able to take to the skies!
It takes only a few hours to completely change the life of an animal. Dr. Catherine Apuli, a vet working with The Unusual Pet Vets in Brisbane, Australia, ...
Faced with rows of inaccessible shops and cafes, a German wheelchair user has devised a low-tech high-fun solution by building her own ramps made of Lego. Rita Ebel was left in a wheelchair after a car accident 25 years ago and found getting in and out of shops around the German town of Hanau very difficult. She has even been given the nicknamed 'Lego grandma' by other residents in her hometown.
Faced with rows of inaccessible shops and cafes, a German wheelchair user has devised a low-tech high-fun solution by building her own ramps made of Lego.
25-year-old Charles Hammerton from Falmouth in Cornwall lost his mother, adopted mom, and his best friend in the space of a year and was in a pit of despair. Charlie decided that he had to take drastic measures and completely overhaul his life. He quit his job in the Royal Air Force, he sold his possessions (including his 3 cars) and went on an adventure around Europe with his rescue pet ferret, Bandit.
25-year-old Charles Hammerton from Falmouth in Cornwall lost his mother, adopted mom, and his best friend in the space of a year and was in a pit of despair.
Messi the puma, named after the famous Argentine footballer, lives with its adoptive parents Aleksandr and Mariya Dmitriev in their apartment in Penza, Russia, since 2016. Messi is living the life that we all daydream about: the life of a spoiled catto.
Messi the puma, named after the famous Argentine footballer, lives with its adoptive parents Aleksandr and Mariya Dmitriev in their apartment in Penza, Russia, since 2016.
Dad Builds A Playroom For His Son And The Before & After Photos Show Real Handyman Skills (15 photo)
Carl Raine bought a house recently and it needed renovation. Naturally, the living room was one of the top priority projects. However, instead of making it a cozy lounge with a bar and cheeky gadgets, Raine thought of something else. A playful paradise for his 3-year-old son Oakley.
Carl Raine bought a house recently and it needed renovation. Naturally, the living room was one of the top priority projects.
If the thought that your pet is more precious to you than anything else, we are almost certain this video captured in China might make you reconsider your priorities. This grandma has her priorities in quite a different order, apparently. When the lady noticed her cat sitting on a ledge one floor lower, the best idea for rescuing the feline that popped into her head was apparently to risk the life of her own grandchild and dangle him from the balcony.
If the thought that your pet is more precious to you than anything else, we are almost certain this video captured in China might make you reconsider your priorities.
One family from Milwaukee just experienced a holiday miracle all thanks to a caring bus driver who decided to help out two unattended dogs. On December 18th the family had lost their two dogs after the pair of four-legged buddies somehow escaped the yard and wandered off. The family spent the whole night desperately looking for them, however, the puppies were nowhere to be found.
One family from Milwaukee just experienced a holiday miracle all thanks to a caring bus driver who decided to help out two unattended dogs.
It’s that time of the year when all people try to be good and kind, put others first, give special attention to their family and friends, and celebrate love, joy and peace. After all, Christmas is all about giving and sharing to thank others for the wonderful time spent together this year. But while we try to be good for our relatives and friends, we shouldn’t forget those who really need our attention.
It’s that time of the year when all people try to be good and kind, put others first, give special attention to their family and friends, and celebrate love, joy and peace.
A peaceful neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, was ‘invaded’ by more than 100 of these horned animals and they tore up all the vegetation they could set their rectangular pupils on. As it turns out, the goats weren’t in the local area by accident: they were rented out to do a little bit of natural mowing and munch on noxious weeds. However, nobody foresaw that the goats would run amok.
A peaceful neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, was ‘invaded’ by more than 100 of these horned animals and they tore up all the vegetation they could set their rectangular pupils on.
Carrie and Cory Shields met while interning with Disney’s college program. The two started dating and realized just how much both of them loved Star Wars. He told her that in the extended universe, Boba Fett was actually able to escape the Sarlacc pit and continue to be the best anti-hero in Star Wars and she looked at him and said ‘I love you.’ To this he responded ‘I know,’ paying homage to Leia and Han Solo.
Carrie and Cory Shields met while interning with Disney’s college program. The two started dating and realized just how much both of them loved Star Wars.
You all probably remember the incredibly talented 9-year-old Joe from England who kept getting in trouble for drawing in class. We all know how he became recognized all over the world after his art school teacher recognized his talent and he was asked to decorate the dining room of the ‘Number 4’ restaurant in Shrewsbury. We have a wholesome update for you: Joe is still drawing, developing his skills, and he’s just finished his latest project.
You all probably remember the incredibly talented 9-year-old Joe from England who kept getting in trouble for drawing in class.
NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets’ owner, Michael Jordan, is giving back to the community. Recently, he cut the red ribbon at the opening of the Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic which aims to provide care for uninsured patients. Situated in Charlotte, North Carolina, the clinic opened its doors two years after Jordan pledged to donate $7 million to open two medical facilities.
NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets’ owner, Michael Jordan, is giving back to the community. Recently, he cut the red ribbon at the opening of the Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic which aims to...
Hachiko, a golden brown Akita, was born on November 10, 1923 at a farm located in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 1924, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the Tokyo Imperial University, took Hachikō as a pet and brought him to live in Shibuya, Tokyo. Ueno would commute daily to work, and Hachikō would leave the house to greet him at the end of each day at the nearby Shibuya Station.
Hachiko, a golden brown Akita, was born on November 10, 1923 at a farm located in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
During a Monday Night Football match between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, one black cat offered the purr-fect entertainment for the crowd in the stadium, as well as those watching at home. The naughty critter decided to go for a touchdown during the second quarter, much to the dismay of the state troopers chasing it and amusement of everyone observing the incident.
During a Monday Night Football match between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, one black cat offered the purr-fect entertainment for the crowd in the stadium, ...
In the human-animal relationship, the dog does not care if its owner resides in a mansion or on the street, what is their religion or the color of their skin. Love, care, affection and respect are enough to earn a dog’s trust. But even so, many of them are thrown to the streets as garbage. We will tell the story today of a big-hearted man who has decided to change his life … and many others.
In the human-animal relationship, the dog does not care if its owner resides in a mansion or on the street, what is their religion or the color of their skin.
When it comes to building their dream home, people have a lot of different ideas. Some choose comfortable and small bungalows, others opt for luxurious mansions. However, there a handful of those to decide to ditch the traditional architecture and build something completely different, for instance, a container house. That’s exactly what designer Will Breaux did and now he’s a proud owner of a house built solely out of shipping containers.
When it comes to building their dream home, people have a lot of different ideas. Some choose comfortable and small bungalows, others opt for luxurious mansions.
Everybody can be an everyday superhero, no matter their profession. The perfect example that illustrates that this adage is practical, not just theoretical, is Brazilian dentist Felipe Rossi. He founded the NGO Por1sorriso and travels the world, bringing back smiles to some of the poorest people on the planet. He and his colleagues fix low-income individuals’ teeth for free.
Everybody can be an everyday superhero, no matter their profession. The perfect example that illustrates that this adage is practical, not just theoretical, is Brazilian dentist Felipe Rossi.
A dramatic horse named Jingang has greater ambitions than being a mere steed. It doesn’t seem to appreciate being ridden by others as a horse should. Instead, it goes out of its way to avoid doing its job. Jingang the horse pretends to be ‘dead’ in an overly-theatrical way. It’s silly. It’s funny. And it’s proof that some animals would rather laze about than earn their carrots like we do — by the sweat of our brows.
A dramatic horse named Jingang has greater ambitions than being a mere steed. It doesn’t seem to appreciate being ridden by others as a horse should.
Parents with Down Syndrome are just as loving as any other parents. That’s the lesson we can all learn after hearing a Syrian student’s tale about his father.
Sader Issa, who studies dentistry in Syria, shared the story of how he was raised by his dad Jad who has Down Syndrome. According to Jad’s son, his dad showered him with love and did the best that he could to make his childhood the same as any kid’s.
Parents with Down Syndrome are just as loving as any other parents. That’s the lesson we can all learn after hearing a Syrian student’s tale about his father.
Recently, the story of Leo, a dog from Thailand, went viral. His owners accidentally left the poor pooch near a gas station. From that day on, Leo never left that place and patiently waited four long years until the return of his family.
Recently, the story of Leo, a dog from Thailand, went viral. His owners accidentally left the poor pooch near a gas station.
An exquisite 2,000-year-old sapphire ring which is thought to have belonged to Roman Emperor Caligula - and is one of the 'Marlborough Gems' - is being sold for close to £500,000. The sky blue hololith, made from a single piece of the precious stone, is believed to have been owned by Caligula, who reigned from 37AD until his assassination four years later. The face engraved into the bezel is thought to be his fourth and last wife Caesonia.
An exquisite 2,000-year-old sapphire ring which is thought to have belonged to Roman Emperor Caligula - and is one of the 'Marlborough Gems' - is being sold for close to £500,000.
We all have our talents and we should be proud of them. But when you’re a rat who paints, you should be… famous. And this little guy sure was. Darius the rat went viral on social media for his artistic abilities numerous times, and, even though he has passed away, his works still bring joy to people all over the world.
We all have our talents and we should be proud of them. But when you’re a rat who paints, you should be… famous. And this little guy sure was.
A British nurse, who goes by the nickname GoddessBadger on Imgur, shared her work stories about the most oblivious, impolite, and downright bizarre patients she’s ever had to deal with.
A British nurse, who goes by the nickname GoddessBadger on Imgur, shared her work stories about the most oblivious, impolite, and downright bizarre patients she’s ever had to deal with.
While people say that good deeds don’t go unpunished, James Anderson proved them wrong. The kind-hearted plumber recently went viral for fixing a 91-year-old cancer sufferer’s boiler free of charge. As it turned out, this was not just a random act of kindness. Apparently, Anderson runs a non-profit which focuses on helping both elderly and disabled people with plumbing issues without having them pay anything.
While people say that good deeds don’t go unpunished, James Anderson proved them wrong. The kind-hearted plumber recently went viral for fixing a 91-year-old cancer sufferer’s boiler free of charge.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them,” American poet Maya Angelou said. And Jeyza Gary is a living representation of these beautiful words. She was born with a rare condition that causes her skin to shed about every two weeks, but has been overcoming it every day of her life. Two years ago, Jeyza even became a model, and has already been featured in Vogue Italia.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them,” American poet Maya Angelou said.
Today’s story may begin with a sad twist but it turns out so beautifully in the end, it just makes us appreciate it even more. This mom feared she wouldn’t get to see her kids grow up to the age of 5 because of a disease she was battling and was so happy and relieved after beating it, she wanted to celebrate the birthdays of her kids in a very special way. Scroll down to see what she came up with!
Today’s story may begin with a sad twist but it turns out so beautifully in the end, it just makes us appreciate it even more.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition in which patches of the skin lose their pigment, becoming white with sharp margins. The disorder, which affects roughly 1-3 percent of the population, is otherwise harmless physically, but it can result in psychological stress and social stigma, as well as an increased sensitivity to the sun.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition in which patches of the skin lose their pigment, becoming white with sharp margins.
A few years ago, Bored Panda wrote about Daniel Liu, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy. But a lot has happened in his life since then. The genius kid went viral after he attended an organic chemistry class at the University of Toledo. And while the University’s Environmental Health and Radiation Safety Department doesn’t allow kids under 12 to be in the labs, it made an exception for Daniel. And he made the most of it.
A few years ago, Bored Panda wrote about Daniel Liu, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy. But a lot has happened in his life since then.