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Fake news, bad news, horrifying news - all of that and so much more negativity reach us every day. And even if you're quite content with your life and belong to the happy people group, these horrible happenings can break down even the best of us sometimes. That's why we are determined to change the world at least a tiny bit by spreading as much good news as possible.
Did you know that according to Swiss law, social animals like guinea pigs must have a buddy with them, and it's illegal to own just one? And were you aware that sea otters hold hands while sleeping, so they don't drift away from one another? And believe it or not, did you know that Norway knighted a penguin? These are just some of the random happy facts that you can find in the list below. Compiled by Bored Panda, these interesting facts are sure to put a smile on your face while also teaching you a thing or two about the world we live in and the great role models who make it better. Don't forget to vote for the best!
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Sasha Bharti 8 years ago
I would happily pay for this to be put in every country with high amounts of stays x
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MagicalUnicorn 8 years ago
true that, my piggie got depression when his friend died, so now wants to be hed and petted more often
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Audrey La Jeunesse 8 years ago
Umm, uh, hi. Yes, I am applying for this job. Yes, I know the benefits. Yes, mhmm. NOW JUST LET ME GET THIS JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tirath Kumble 8 years ago
I want to be a panda nanny since ages please let me know if you have any contact for the same
Chase Howard 8 years ago
Sometimes a panda mother won't have the skills the take care of her young, so people have to step in, another reason pandas are dying out... I mean the panda mothers, not the people
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NALEIGHA GADDISLETT 5 years ago
@Amanda Panda of corse you would your name has panda in it haha
Biana Weatherford 6 years ago
Okay, break this down. That's roughly what a minimum wage worker gets, if they work 8 hours a day. And of course there are free meals/transit/and housing...panda nannies don't get any time off! None of these posts talk about the work...how many hours, what kind of conditions, etc. And I've seen videos of these nannies repeating the same task over and over and OVER again because the curious little pandas undo things. Trying to sweep? Hope you have 2 hours. So...sounds great. But it's not. Not really.
spirit wolf 8 years ago
Okay... where do I sign up? I officially give up interior design TYVM!
Dorian Clarke 8 years ago
My daughter needs this job, while I would be quite happy to babysit for them anytime for free!
Regina Dew 8 years ago
They go to their mothers, but they are watched heavily by the staff because panda moms arent the best, esp first-time moms. Or if the mom has 2 cubs, she only pays attention to one.
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Rebecca Davison 8 years ago
They can keep the money! Just feed and house me and I'll be good for life!
Alexandra Lee 8 years ago
I'm sure there's more to it than that. They are just like any other professionals trained to care for animals, i think.
Živilė Šmitaitė 8 years ago
I saw application website - all in mandarin :D, didn't even know where to click to change it to english language :DDDD
Angela Tilyard 8 years ago
They need it! One panda looks like it's the same as looking after 10 really naughty toddlers.
Juana 8 years ago
Why don't they just keep the baby pandas with their mamas? Surely that would be better than a human in a blue suit, no?
Liquid reptilian 8 years ago
8h/day working in a blue nylon suit with a hair mesh and face mask ? ... please add 20 000$/annum for the stress caused by the work protective clothing ...and please add 10 000$/annum for overtime bonuses since I will be cuddling 365 days instead of enjoying 21 days of holidays with my family :)
Phanic! at My Chemical Fall Out Twenty One Brides 8 years ago
F**k them! Pandas are worth that!
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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
Scientific tests also showed that they stress out when separated. They believe that by reducing the stress they will raise their milk yield. But considering cows are herd animals, this isn't really surprising.
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Fabien Perolini 8 years ago
Poor thing, it looks cute but in the end they are just held just to amuse humans...
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Amanda Panda 8 years ago
Thats amazing. Nowadays people get pissed off if you say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" smh
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Fraser Munro 8 years ago
Eastern screech owls keep texas blimd snakes around their nests to get rid of pests, so yes this one is indeee very true!
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Amanda Panda 8 years ago
She's such a beautiful and strong person! She exemplifies what inner beauty truly means, and it radiates outwardly!
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Amanda Panda 8 years ago
I do something similar every morning when my alarm goes off, and I make my way to the shower
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Iuan Langford 8 years ago
Its because in folklore unicorns are the slayers of lions. lions are the national animal of England
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Cassie 8 years ago
Many prisons in the US have a program that has select inmates train shelter dogs, some for specific tasks such as disability service dogs. Marked improvement in inmate behavior and outlook have been noted in these programs and, of course, it improves the lives of the dogs involved.
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Jennifer Lamb 8 years ago
Greyhounds As Pets NSW have a similar program at a women's correctional facility here in Sydney. The inmates help prepare ex-racing greys for life as a pet, teaching them things like how to go up & down stairs, basic obedience, etc. It's great for the dogs, as well as the inmates who can even earn a government-recognised certificate. (Our foster grey participated in this!) :)
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Celine BERNADET 8 years ago
In France, the actors who voice Homer and Marge Simpsons are married too : )
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Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
I did had no idea about keeping pairs of guinea pigs. I was going on the hamster rule that they fight if they are together. Rest In Peace sweet Coco, I am sorry I did not know. You were so smart. You learned to sqeak when I opened the fridge door so you got a healthy treat.
Candice Luo 8 years ago
My boy never made a sound when I pet or fed him during his initial lonely days with me. He became so vocal when I found him a gf. Now he sings, squeaks and hums every few minutes.
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Amra Chamberlain 8 years ago
Wow very interesting Who knew. Love the fact about animals and also about honey! One comment made me laugh out looooooud!
Radhika Mehrotra 8 years ago
I think this is the happiest 'did you know' collection I have seen in a long time! Thank you for making my day! <3
Liliana Pubill 8 years ago
No offense to anyone, but I listened to the whole "Weightless" by Marconi Union. I am not impressed. I've listened to far more superior ambient sounds: Vangelis, 2002, Secret Garden, Tangerine Dream, Steve Roach, Kitaro, Steven Severin... just to name a few. That "fact" might sound like "wow" to people unfamiliar with ambient music, but I am certain it's just propaganda.
Yasmine Du'Don 8 years ago
I agree. I didn't find it relaxing at all. If anything, I found it annoying and ironically stressful.
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Dewey Weiford 8 years ago
#52 is a photo of a young girl dieing after being shot. Bad choice of photos. Otherwise, nice job.
Lynn Thompson 6 years ago
We has twin kittens to make sure they always had company while we worked. We don’t like being alone, most animals don’t either. Imagine. :/
Mel McNulty 8 years ago
Never mind singleton Guinea Pigs, I had no idea there was a 'Queen of England'...on behalf of the other three nations of these islands, American media personnel, crack a book sometime- BRITAIN IS NOT CALLED ENGLAND!!! The title of King/Queen of England has not existed since 1707!
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Thank you for understanding Shiraz Qaddoumi. I guess we all need to, (or maybe not all), do more research before purchasing any animal. Whatever the size, breed, etc. I actually did read up about guinea pigs prior & post purchase. Nothing I read mentioned the importance of keeping pairs. This is not meant as an excuse, but this is going back 14 years ago.
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
I did had no idea about keeping pairs of guinea pigs. I was going on the hamster rule that they fight if they are together. Rest In Peace sweet Coco, I am sorry I did not know. You were so smart. You learned to sqeak when I opened the fridge door so you got a healthy treat.
Candice Luo 8 years ago
My boy never made a sound when I pet or fed him during his initial lonely days with me. He became so vocal when I found him a gf. Now he sings, squeaks and hums every few minutes.
Load More Replies... Amra Chamberlain 8 years ago
Wow very interesting Who knew. Love the fact about animals and also about honey! One comment made me laugh out looooooud!
Radhika Mehrotra 8 years ago
I think this is the happiest 'did you know' collection I have seen in a long time! Thank you for making my day! <3
Liliana Pubill 8 years ago
No offense to anyone, but I listened to the whole "Weightless" by Marconi Union. I am not impressed. I've listened to far more superior ambient sounds: Vangelis, 2002, Secret Garden, Tangerine Dream, Steve Roach, Kitaro, Steven Severin... just to name a few. That "fact" might sound like "wow" to people unfamiliar with ambient music, but I am certain it's just propaganda.
Yasmine Du'Don 8 years ago
I agree. I didn't find it relaxing at all. If anything, I found it annoying and ironically stressful.
Load More Replies... Dewey Weiford 8 years ago
#52 is a photo of a young girl dieing after being shot. Bad choice of photos. Otherwise, nice job.
Lynn Thompson 6 years ago
We has twin kittens to make sure they always had company while we worked. We don’t like being alone, most animals don’t either. Imagine. :/
Mel McNulty 8 years ago
Never mind singleton Guinea Pigs, I had no idea there was a 'Queen of England'...on behalf of the other three nations of these islands, American media personnel, crack a book sometime- BRITAIN IS NOT CALLED ENGLAND!!! The title of King/Queen of England has not existed since 1707!
Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Thank you for understanding Shiraz Qaddoumi. I guess we all need to, (or maybe not all), do more research before purchasing any animal. Whatever the size, breed, etc. I actually did read up about guinea pigs prior & post purchase. Nothing I read mentioned the importance of keeping pairs. This is not meant as an excuse, but this is going back 14 years ago.
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