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Many of us would love to eat knowledge for breakfast but we just don't have the time to devour pages and pages of information. Thankfully, as we've come to learn, some pictures speak more than a thousand words.
Nowadays, thanks to Bored Panda, you can discover things you never knew just by scrolling through an interesting list of carefully curated images. As you might already know, our team loves collecting fascinating tidbits to teach you something new every day. And today is no different.
We've scoured the internet to find the most mind-blowing facts, posts and pics out there. Some are standalones. Others have short captions that provide all the context you might need. Among them, the woman who who tricked police and civic teams into cleaning a canal by telling them someone had fallen into it. And the man who should have been praised for finding a cancer cure but people were more obsessed with mocking his unusual birth defect.
Sit back, relax and get ready to explore the world in a fun, informative and fast way. Don't forget to upvote your favorites.
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#1
Dad And Kid Setting Up A Safe “Get Me Out Of This” System
Manic Mama 1 day ago
My 3 daughters and I always had a code like this. I didn't care how badly they threw me under the bus, so long as they were safe.
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#2
This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)
#3
He Married The Right Woman 😂
If you're scrolling through this listicle of interesting facts, it's probably because you're curious and enjoy learning something new. And that means there's a good chance you're happier than the person who couldn't give a toss about how the world works.
Experts say that curiosity is linked to higher levels of positive emotions, lower levels of anxiety, more satisfaction with life, and greater psychological well-being. And that the curious kids at school are often the ones who get the better marks.
#4
Meet The Creator Of VLCMedia Player , Jean-Baptiste Kempf. He Refused Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Just To Keep VLC Ads-Free For Everyone
#5
Robert Smalls
#6
This Awesome Trade Made Me Smile Today
UnclePanda 1 day ago
Somebody should start a shoe exchange business called The Right Left Overs.
"Studies reveal that curiosity leads to more enjoyment and participation in school and higher academic achievement, as well as greater learning, engagement, and performance at work," notes the Greater Good Magazine. "It may seem like common sense, but when we are more curious about and interested in what we are doing, it’s easier to get involved, put effort in, and do well."
A 2014 study found that curiosity is somewhat addictive because the brain releases dopamine and other feel-good chemicals when we learn something new.
#7
That's Bill Darden For You - Founder Of Red Lobster!
#8
In 2024, During The Filming Of Law & Order: Svu, A Lost Child Assumed Actress Mariska Hargitay Was A Real-Life Cop And Asked For Help Finding Her Mom. The Production Was Halted For About 20 Minutes While She Assisted The Girl. Shortly After Mother And Daughter Were Reunited
#9
2 Years Later & I’m Cancer Free!
Luke || Kira (he/she) 1 day ago
That's a tired look of a person forced to be strong for way too long. I really hope she's doing great.
Curiosity is also proven to boost your long-term memory. The more curious you are, the more likely you are to pay attention to and remember new information. And get this: you can even use curiosity to encourage your brain to grow.
As the iClinic Virtual Hospital site explains, "the hippocampus, a part of the brain important for learning and memory, can be stimulated by curiosity to produce new brain cells." Basically, being curious can lead to the growth of new neural connections in the brain. This ultimately enhances our ability to learn and remember information.
#10
My Stepdad Built This Canoe Entirely By Hand From Cedar Strips Milled Off Our Own Property. Every Piece Of Wood In It Came From Our Land
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#12
Man Being Harassed For His Looks Yet Found A Possible Cure For Pancreatic Cancer
Nicole Weymann 1 day ago
Funny how both facebook and BP (no wonder there) manage to tell about his nationality, his discovery, the mice he experimented on, explain how it's one step of a journey, "don't hold your breaths yet, folks", and his skin condition while still omitting his name, FFS. Dr. Mariano Barbacid
Were it not for curiosity, we might never be able to enjoy some of the world's greatest inventions. Someone, somewhere once asked "what if?"/"how?"/"why?" and in searching for the answers, they developed or discovered something new.
The best part is that curiosity and learning don't always have to be a serious business. How many new things did you learn by just casually scrolling through this list today? In doing so, you not only beat some boredom, and possibly destressed a little, but also gave your brain a gentle workout.
#13
In India, A Woman Tricked Police And Civic Teams Into Cleaning An Open Drain For Three Hours By Falsely Claiming Someone Had Fallen Into It
#14
A Family Of Owls Camouflaged Inside Of A Tree
#15
Wisteria Climbing Up A Home In South Kensington, London
Other ways to strengthen you curiosity and increase your knowledge include reading about a topic you know little about, talking to people you don't normally hang out with, listening to an interesting podcast, watching an informative documentary, visiting a museum, trying a new hobby, asking more questions, and seeking the answer whenever anything makes you wonder.
Above all, always be open to learning something new.
#16
Now It’s Your Turn, Mr. And Mrs. Bezos
#17
In The Lord Of The Rings Films Most Of The Riders Of Rohan Were Actually Women With Fake Beards Because When The Production Put Out A Call For Local Experienced Riders A Lot Of Women Showed Up
#18
Rockstar Gives A Terminally Ill Fan Early Access To Grand Theft Auto Vi In The Hospital
"Curiosity thrives in an environment of optimism," says Glenn Llopis, a Forbes reporter and an expert on leadership strategy. "If you assume there’s nothing new to gain, your mind will stop looking for it. But when you expect to discover something captivating or valuable, you train yourself to recognize opportunities that might otherwise slip by unnoticed."
Llopis suggests starting each day with intent by asking yourself, “What can I learn or discover today?” He explains that this simple daily habit primes your mind for exploration and conditions you to see opportunities in everything.
#19
The Universe Itself Saying Fly High
#20
A Woman Named Joy Milne Claimed She Could Smell Parkinson's Disease. To Test Her, Doctors Gave Her 12 T-Shirts To Smell Six Of Them Were From Parkinson's Patients. She Correctly Identified The Six Shirts. But Also Chose 1 From The Control Group... 8 Months Later, That Person Was Diagnosed Parkinson
#21
His Honesty Paid Off
David Paterson 1 day ago (edited)
A similar thing happened on our local church collection plate. The church tracked back to locate the owner and return it.
The expert also advises that you never stop asking questions... even after you've discovered what you’re looking for. "Discovery isn’t an endpoint; it’s a launchpad," Llopis writes. "Curiosity shouldn’t stop once you’ve uncovered an idea or solution."
He suggests asking yourself, “What’s next? Where else can this take me?”
And if you're looking for more interesting facts and stories after scrolling through this listicle, you can head here or here.
#22
A Photo Of A Lab Grown Universal Kidney That Can Match Any Blood Type
alchemilla vulgaris 1 day ago
I hope the news item is true. However, the photo is incorrect. This is a "normal" human kidney, probably ready for transplant, NOT lab-grown. How do I know? Kidneys have a fat tissue capsule (the yellow bits) and a fibrous capsule (the white "veil"). There would be no reason to create fat, it would add complications to the lab process for no biological advantage. Not sure they can create the fibrous capsule either, but at least that would have a function.
#23
A Mother Otter Proudly Showed Off Her Baby,while The Dad Showed Off His Favorite Rock
#24
This Amazing Photo Was From A 16 Y/O Girl Who Snuck Her Camera Into A Queen Concert In 1978
If you want to strengthen your relationships, or build new ones, why not go a step further and share some interesting facts with those around you?
As Emily Sheen writes, "Facts (fun or otherwise) should not be underestimated as an avenue for more adventurous small talk. Trivia makes us human. And time spent in internet rabbitholes or talking to people we meet about bizarre topics makes us interesting and interested people."
#25
Ultimate Glow Up For Cute Panda
#26
Japan’s Most Polite Price Hike
Rodriquez 14 hours ago (edited)
Nicholas, since I can't reply, unless you didn't realise, Costco sells other things not just hot dogs. If they only sold hotdogs then they'd be out of business. It's a loss leader and a marketing gimmick. This Japanese company has to keep paying people and actually stay in business. Get a clue Nicholas.
#27
Miners In Uruguay Cracked Open An Amethyst Geode And Found A Natural Heart-Shaped Crystal Inside
#28
One In A Million Moment As Lightning Strikes A Tree Captured In Unprecedented Details
#29
Anti-Paparazzi Scarfs, Which Use Reflective Technology To Ruin Flash Photography Making Them Unusable
#30
After The Daughter Of Two Chinese Parents Was Born Blonde With Blue Eyes, A DNA Test Was Carried Out, And It Was Later Discovered That The Father Had A Russian Great-Grandfather
43Duckies 20 hours ago
An old term for a biological child who looked very different than either parent was "hop-out-of-kin". But cases like this are an important reminder why one should be very careful about jumping to cheating suspicion just because the child your wife gave birth to doesn't look like you.
#31
The Cock-Of-The-Rock Is One Of The Most Difficult Brazilian Birds To Find In The World
#32
In South Korea, Supermarkets Often Offer Bananas At Varying Levels Of Ripeness So Customers Can Eat Them Over Several Days And Reduce Food Waste
#33
There Is A Town In Massachusetts Called “Sandwich” And The Cop Cars Are Labeled Sandwich Police
#34
The 'Mother Of All Vacations’
#36
Man Splits His $22 Million Lottery Winnings With His Best Friend After They Agreed 28 Years Ago To Share It If Either Of Them Won
#38
A Moth, As The First Computer Bug
Tim Douglass 1 day ago
It was a joke, people. Faults and glitches in machines had been called "bugs" long before computers. In the computer world the term was common before this, but when they found a real insect that was causing a short in the works it became the "first *actual* computer bug". It isn't the origin of the term, but a joke because of the existing term.
#39
Identical Triplet Brothers, Who Were Separated And Adopted At Birth, Only Learned Of Each Other’s Existence When 2 Of The Brothers Met At A Dorm Party While Attending The Same College
#40
This Guy Looks So Happy
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
Pup probably gets fussed over and gets treats and pets and scritches after donating blood, so of course he looks so happy! XD
#41
First Orange Shark, Ever Sighted!
#42
In America, The Fastest Way To See A Specialist Is Through The Criminal Justice System. Well Played Man
#43
In Brazil, A Tortoise Survived For About 10 Years, Trapped Under A Sealed Floor In A Family's Home, And Was Discovered Alive During Repairs
#44
A Baby Photographed With Her Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Great-Great-Great Grandmother
#45
A Sea That Disappeared In One Generation
#46
In Germany, There Are Over 20,000 Castles Including The Famous Neuschwanstein Castle
#48
Snake Outside My Front Door Had A Penny
#49
The Restroom Is At The Aquarium
#50
The Abandoned Chicken Church In Indonesia
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
I've heard of worshipping the Flying Spaghetti Monster... would this be worshipping the Non-Flying Nugget Originator?
#51
Photographer Martin Le-May Captured A Weasel Riding On The Back Of A Green Woodpecker
#52
A Photo Of Baby Faced Teacher Francis Manga With Some Of His Students. He Was In Early 20s At The Time
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
He might have some form of a growth hormone deficiency (hyposomatotropism.)
#53
Earth Helping Earth Heal
Bored Jellyfish 1 day ago
I appreciate the disclaimer stating that this an AI-generated image. I mean, it’s obvious it is, but I still appreciate it. This should be the standard for ALL AI-generated images, written materials, videos, and audio recordings.
#54
How Did She Delivered?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
Untreated gestational diabetes CAN cause this. Not always, and not every large newborn is caused by untreated GD, but GD can cause large size and heavy weight in newborns.
#55
A Street In Amsterdam, Known For Its Plane Trees That Form A Natural Tunnel Over The Road
#56
World Truly Is A Mysterious Place
nicholas nolan 1 day ago
I read about this one. Extremely sad. She had an entire life she built while she was under.
#57
Bird House Made In Lahore Pakistan. Not A Single Bird Used It So It Was Taken Down
Gen X Feral 3 hours ago
Who in the right mind would want that many neighbors when you don't have to.
#58
A Man Discovered He Was Switched At Birth
43Duckies 20 hours ago
This reminds me of the Wilkie Collins short story "Picking Up Waifs At Sea" (which is part of the collaborative story "Tom Tiddler’s Ground", published and partly written by Charles Dickens). Two babies are born on a ship at sea, one to a first class passenger and one to a steerage passenger (who was moved up to a first class cabin while in labor, for the convenience of the ship's doctor attending both deliveries), and the two babies get mixed up.
#59
A 3000 Year Old Perfectly Preserved Sword Dug Up In Germany
#60
Man Chops Off Own Finger After Snake Bite To Prevent The Venom From Spreading. Doctors Say It Wasn't A Venomous Snake
#61
Meet Mr. Whiskerstein
#62
In Japan, It’s Not Uncommon To See Someone Asleep On The Street After A Night Of Drinking But Instead Of Disturbing Them, People Usually Leave Them Alone Out Of Respect
April Pickett 1 day ago
That must've been some celebration. Look at all the water people have left for him.
#63
Marie Curie Was Buried In A Lead-Lined Coffin In 1934 Due To Her Intense, Long-Term Exposure To Radioactive Elements Like Radium And Polonium. Her Body Remains Radioactive, And The Lead Lining Was Used To Protect Others From Radiation
Giles McArdell 1 day ago
I hear she had a glowing personality. .... I'm sorry, I'll see myself out.
#64
Creative Marriage Proposal
#65
In 2022, The Sky Turned An Incredible Green In Sioux Falls, SD During A Storm
David Paterson 1 day ago (edited)
I've seen that over Brisbane. It means that hail is on the way. Lightning yellow + hail blue = evil green.
#66
California Store Prices Items At $951 So Shoplifters Can Be Charged With Grand Theft
#67
Dumplings Around Different Countries
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 day ago
A Cornish pasty is not a dumpling. Dumplings in the UK are quite different.
#68
Youtuber Labcoatz Has Released A "Chemically Identical" Recipe For Coca-Cola
#69
In 2005, This 200-Ft Pink Rabbit Was Knitted An Placed On An Italian Mountain To Attract Hikers And Was Left To Rot Until 2025
#70
One Of The Reasons Target Failed In Canada Was Because Products Wouldn't Properly Fit On Shelves Due To Their Dimensions Being Entered Into The System In Inches Instead Of Centimeters. This, Among Other Issues, Resulted In Target Canada Lasting Less Than 2 Years And Racking Up A $2.1 Billion Loss
#71
Top 100/100 Is Crazy
#72
Here’s What Future Apple CEO John Ternus’s Linkedin Looks Like
#73
An Arrest Photo Of Autumn Bardisa Who Pretended To Be A Nurse For 7 Months. She Treated Over 4,486 Patients And Only Got Caught After She Was Offered A Promotion
#74
Antony Starr Filmed Some Scenes On 'The Boys' Wearing Shorts That Showed Him From The Waist Up, Due To The Heat Caused By The Suit And Difficulty Using The Restroom
#75
Man Who Has Never Seen A Woman
#76
This Is Really Interesting
#77
I Don’t Know What To Think
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
Uh. I don't think ostriches have human-level sentience and human-level emotions, so they don't have "romantic" attractions to us. They may have misplaced breeding instincts, since they are likely imprinted onto humans, but they don't "fall in love" with us romantically XD And they don't try to "seduce" humans, they just try to máte with them. Anthropomorphizing human social emotions onto animals is really, really weird.
#79
Someone Found Shia Labeouf's Driver License On Burbon Street & Its Been Expired For 5 Years
#80
Tokyo Metro Has Customized One Of Its Lines As Ditto To Promote The Release Of Pokémon Pokopia
#82
Dolphins Communicate By Ultrasound
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