Raise your hand if you ever believed that Red Bull really does give you wings... My 6-year-old has asked me a few times why he doesn't see people flying after they drink the energy drink. I've tried to explain that it's not true. But my words are a fact he just refuses to accept. Much like a grown man did back in 2004.
New York resident Benjamin Careathers took Red Bull to court for false advertising. And ended up proving his point. The company agreed to a $13 million settlement, despite maintaining that Red Bull’s marketing has always been "witty, truthful and accurate." A spokesperson claimed they only paid out to avoid the "unpredictability and high costs" of litigation.
The story is one of many random but interesting short tales you'll find on the Ironwiill Instagram page. The bio states that it's an elite page with the goal of helping you become the best version of yourself. And it must be doing something right because the account has clocked up more than 4 million followers since its launch.
Bored Panda has put together a list of their best posts and short stories. Grab a cup of coffee, or a Red Bull, and keep scrolling to take your mind off the day's negative news.
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In 2011, a Nebraska man, David, sought to buy back an 80 acre portion of his family farm that had been separated and passed down to a distant relative.
When the land went up for auction, David and his father were prepared but unsure. Upon placing their bid, an unexpected show of solidarity unfolded: the other farmers present stayed silent, allowing David to win the auction and reunite his family’s land. This profound gesture of respect highlighted the strength of community support in rural areas.
You know what this is? This is socialism. This is a society banding together to do what's right, to help others.
Indeed..but zionists have brainwashed people into loving capitalism even though it ruins them
Load More Replies...The farm community where I once lived all had each other's back. Whether it was as simple as cajoling a loose cow home or a disastrous barn fire that required all hands to rebuild, we were there for each other.
My great grandfather was a farmer. He was the finest man I have ever known and he taught me a lot. I think of him and miss him every day.
Reading these short stories won't only teach you something you might not have known before. It could also help boost your well-being. Research has shown that there are endless benefits when it comes to reading for pleasure. And we're not talking about scrolling through the negative and dreary day's news headlines.
Reading for pleasure boosts academic achievement, and provides a foundation for critical, digital and information literacy, notes New Zealand's National Library site. It also builds cognitive function and stamina, and helps develop empathy and knowledge — of self, other worlds, culture, heritage, and ways of being and thinking.
The Library adds that it empowers people to become active citizens, improves and builds psychological wellbeing and healthy behaviours, and can be relaxing and provide an escape.
This loving husband spent two years of hard work to make his wife happy.
How many flowers was really needed for a nice smell? I wonder if the wife wouldnt rather have him plant a few here and there nd spent the rest of the time with her, like taking walks,cudfling kittens, going to concerts and such. Or just be together. Yes, I am a party pooper. Prob lacking a romantic gene.
I think the smile on her face answers any questions.
Load More Replies...Little did he know, all he had to do was throw his dirty clothes in the hamper instead of leaving them on the floor.
A joke's a joke - fair enough. But assuming that a man of that calibre isn't looking after the laundry? Unkind, I feel. My guess is that if he's not doing all the laundry, it's because his wife's asked him not to because she wants to feel that she's useful.
Load More Replies...A baby girl named Alba was left by her mother at birth, rejected by her father, and turned down by 20 potential adoptive families.
But everything changed when Luca Trapanese, a single man from Italy, took her into his arms and chose to give her a loving home. He stepped forward to adopt Alba after hearing that no one else was willing to.
“Since I was 14, I’ve been volunteering and working with people with disabilities, so I felt I had the right background and experience to take this step,” he shared.
Today, Alba is growing up surrounded by love, showing the world that true family is built on care and commitment—not just biology.
And he is gay, and as such he was blocked from adopting a "normal" child, too. He only was allowed to adopt a child with some disability, but that is precisely what he wanted.
Wait what? That is SO disrespectful both to gay men and children with disabilities. Homosexuals only get the faulty rejects? I'm honestly speechless.
Load More Replies...A friend of mine wanted to do IVF (in her early 40s) but the early tests found she was already menopausal so she chose to adopt. She also had worked with disabled people since she was 18, which is how I knew her, because she worked at a respite camp my older brother went to and then became a regular carer for him. Anyway, she was told it was faster to adopt a child with disabilities, which suited her fine. After a few meetings, she adopted a gorgeous five year old boy. He has had a hard time, multiple surgeries as well as UTIs which has been really draining for both of them, but he is still a very happy boy who loves going to a special school when well enough.
Proof that the LOGICAL family is so much more supportive, loving and fulfilling than BIOLOGICAL families often are. Logical families come together for the right reasons -- love, caring, desire, etc. -- where biological families are linked by blood that doesn't always mean connection in the real world.
He found his forever friend and daughter all in one, love this story ❤️
"Reading for pleasure counts as learning," says Sue McDowall, a senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. "There’s so much research that shows children who read for pleasure have all sorts of better life outcomes including achievement."
Reading strengthens your brain. Several parts of the brain are working when you're reading, and over time, it may change your brain structure. "One 2020 study found that increased gray matter in the part of the brain called the left superior temporal cortex was associated with better reading performance in children. Gray matter plays a role in cognitive function," reports Healthline.
A teacher in Ghana once taught Microsoft Word to students without a computer, determined to bring them digital knowledge despite limited resources.
Facing the challenge of a lack of working computers, Richard Appiah Akoto illustrated digital concepts with chalk drawings in his classroom. He gained worldwide recognition after being invited to the 2018 Microsoft Educator Exchange in Singapore, where fellow educators applauded his creativity and resilience.
With the assistance of organisations like Microsoft, the Sekyedomase village now has two computer centres available for the community.
What do sports heros need to do with their 10s of millions of dollars they make every year?
I do believe many of them give back to the communities they grew up in. I've seen a few cases.
Load More Replies...There can exist nothing more uplifting than people doing the right things for the right reasons, without expectations. Only the warm fuzzies of satisfaction.
The St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Ministry at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is a student-led initiative that provides pallbearer services for homeless individuals, military veterans, and others who have no one to honor them at their funerals.
Established in 2015, the program aligns with the school’s motto, “Men for Others,” and is inspired by a similar ministry at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland.
Students involved in the ministry undergo training to serve as pallbearers, learning about funeral procedures and the importance of dignity in death. Before each funeral, they gather to pray and, when possible, learn about the deceased. After the service, they reflect on their experience, often expressing a deepened sense of empathy and community responsibility.
The ministry not only honors those who might otherwise be forgotten but also profoundly impacts the students, fostering a commitment to service and compassion. Many alumni continue to engage in community service, inspired by their experiences in the program.
As a 24 year veteran, this definately meets with my approval. It's nice to see good kids.
You know what would be better? If we honored them while they were still alive.
Absolutely. I support Help for Heroes in UK, but it burns me as I do it, because it shouldn't be reliant on a charity, it should happen as a matter of course.
Load More Replies...This is how you do Christianity right - through service and by showing your faith through your example. Not by preaching hate and grifting.
There are many ugly parts of organized religion but every once and awhile they surprise you.
When eight-year-old Bryson Kliemann’s puppy, Bruce, was diagnosed with parvovirus, he set up a stand to sell his cherished Pokémon cards, hoping to cover the costly vet bills.
His mother shared the story online, and it quickly spread, sparking community and online support. Through donations and a GoFundMe page, Bryson raised more than $19,500—well above the initial goal. Pokémon even sent him a package of collectible cards to thank him for his generosity.
With the funds, Bruce received life-saving treatment, and Bryson’s family plans to donate the surplus to help other pet owners with veterinary costs, allowing Bryson’s kindness to benefit even more pets.
Parvovirus is no joke. It's a serious killer. Two of my three dogs made it through, one didn't. To this day, I don't have a clue how one of them got it as she hadn't been out. I'm so grateful I could afford treatment, and that the vet gives me a discount because my girl has a chronic illness. That vet bill was paid for by an amazing friend. I racked up huge debt when one of my boys got cancer, he couldn't be saved. My point is that they give us so much unconditional love that I'll do whatever I can for them
There is a vaccine for Parvovirus for both puppies and dogs. Two weeks after vaccination of the first dose there is 98% effectiveness and 100% after the second dose for puppies. It is extremely rare for puppies and dogs to get Parvovirus IF they are properly vaccinated according to established guidelines. Puppies must stay inside until they are vaccinated. So, I don't understand your plight. There are low cost vaccine clinics available through out the US the same for spay/neuter.
Load More Replies...I really like that they donated the funds they didn't need in order to help others. 🏆
Be nice if some financial whiz could help invest and grow that money. Without charging a fortune in fees.
Load More Replies...Several of my customers used the same vet I did, so when I approached them to make a donation to cover costs for people who couldn't afford procedures, they all generously contributed. Having to put down a beloved animal simply due to lack of funds is heartbreaking.
You are an angel. I’ve paid so much for my little ones… I only stopped with my cat Mister because he was 15, had leukemia, and his quality of life was close to zero. Hardest thing. So I find it so awful when money is the issue.
Load More Replies...Reading also builds vocabulary. Researchers have found that reading comprehension and vocabulary knowledge are related, notes Healthline.
"A student with greater reading comprehension is more likely to have a larger vocabulary, and vice-versa," reads the site. And the benefits of having a large vocabulary can influence how well you do in certain tests, college admissions and job opportunities.
This was for penguins caught in an oil spill. The sweaters protect them from getting sick from ingesting oil as they clean themselves until the humans can clean them.
Load More Replies...Jeff Permar, a gardener in Delaware, noticed someone was stealing his vegetables in 2019. To identify the culprit, he set up a camera and discovered a groundhog eating his crops. Amused by the footage, he decided to coexist with the groundhog, naming him “Chunk.”
Jeff began sharing his vegetables with Chunk, who was later joined by a mate, Nibbles. Their family eventually grew to include Nugget, Chip, and Chibbles.
Jeff carefully observed the family’s social dynamics, noting Chunk’s leadership and later the rise of Chunk Jr. He even cared for Snacks, a groundhog with dental issues. Over time, Jeff’s garden became a shared space for both man and groundhog.
Plus Chunk and family purposefully stood in front of the camera to eat their purloined veggies. That is probably the most adorable bit of this story.
Yep. And you can't tell me the little dude didn't know exactly what he was doing.
Load More Replies...I first found out about Chunk through the Dodo channel on YouTube. Chunk also has his own YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@ChunkTheGroundhog/videos
Sharing space with wildlife. What an unusual concept./s If more people had this attitude, imagine what this world would be like.
I've seen some of the videos on Facebook, it is funny. It's like they know they're being watched.
Even if you're not up for reading an entire book, these short positive stories also have benefits. "Good news triggers dopamine release, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward," explains the Insight Mental (IM) Wellness site.
"When we read about very inspiring achievements, uplifting, very good stories, or tales of resilience, our brain interprets this as a rewarding experience, boosting mood and motivation."
Every year, a Magellanic penguin named Dindim swims 5,000 miles to visit Joao Pereira de Souza, the man who saved his life.
Joao found Dindim covered in oil and near death in 2011 but nursed him back to health in his island village just outside Rio de Janeiro, creating an inseparable bond.
Dindim spends eight months of the year with Joao, and it is believed that he spends the rest of the time breeding off the coast of Argentina and Chile.
I watched the documentary and like some parts will make you cry, no penguin was harmed in the making of the movie and some scenes must be CGI the movie name is “My penguin friend”
Load More Replies...Why has Timbob been down-voted? Magellanic Penguins are migratory https://www.seabirdtracking.org/where-do-magellanic-penguins-go-in-winter/ It's a perfectly legitimate question!
my sister forced me to watch the movie about this LMAO, it was good considering i have never been a fan of animal movies <3
Ot is a migration, but where he migrates to is the point
Load More Replies...5-year-old boy named Michael invited his whole kindergarten class to watch his adoption and they all showed up for him. 🥹❤️
Michael invited his teachers and classmates because he wanted his whole family there on his special day, as said by his teacher Ms. Allen.
Almost two dozen kindergartners testified to express their admiration for Michael and they all celebrated once the court process was completed.
And this is also a great way to teach the kids about different types of families.
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." I'm convinced this is what Jesus meant.
I have trouble believing that it was the boy's idea. But maybe he was/is just a really aware and smart five year old and I am wrong.
You might also find that you're a little less stressed once you're done scrolling through this list. That's because exposure to stress-inducing news (like the many headlines flooding our social media feeds and the stories broadcast on television news bulletins) elevates cortisol levels, leading to fatigue, irritability, and long-term health problems. "Good news counterbalances by reducing cortisol levels, calming the mind, and restoring emotional balance," explains the IM site.
Sandra Venegas captured this poignant moment of her father just before his final hospital moments. Despite knowing he was headed to the emergency room, he packed his laptop and charger, showing his dedication as a teacher.
Tragically, he passed away the next day.
In a heartfelt post, Sandra acknowledges the often-unrecognized efforts of teachers, even amidst a pandemic and personal health struggles, emphasizing their unwavering commitment.
Sorry, but this is not heartwarming. Enough with the teachers' martyrdom. One last moments shouldn't be spent working. If he wanted to do it, fine, but let's not make an example out of it
No, as a teacher I would love to spend my last moments immersed in my work and looking at something featuring a list of my students' names. A content death is the only good one.
Load More Replies...Now there's a honorable man who was fulfilling his life's purpose until the very end...
I kept hearing people say; "This is a flu. This is like a flu, it's a little like a regular flu that we have flu shots for." Having survived COVID-19, I can tell you that it was not. And I want to throatpunch people who say that.
my mom had stage 4 colon cancer, which had spread to her longs and liver. She finished out there 35th year of teaching. And died a few days after the next year had started. The whole district gave my mom a moment of silence and brought in councilors for those who needed it. she's been gone since 2013 and I still tear up even thinking about what a wonderful person she was.
I really hope it was also because he loved his job and his students and got fulfillment from them.
A photographer captures a rare and serene moment of an elephant herd peacefully napping.
In the wild, elephants usually sleep standing up but sometimes lie down for deeper rest, which is crucial for their well-being.
I absolutely love elephants. My first tattoo was of an elephant reading a book. (I used to love reading)
Load More Replies...Just yesterday tourists called the farm next door, being alarmed by my horses celebrating their morning nap on the pasture. Farmers are friends, so they knew whose horses it were.
Horses require 45 min. of lying-down sleeping out of every 24 hours for proper REM sleep.
Load More Replies...These positive short stories can also act as emotional “buffer zones.” They soften the blow of the negative stuff happening around us. "When exposed to very uplifting content, it becomes easier to cope with challenges in our lives," the folk at IM say. "Good news reminds us of the potential for positive change, reinforcing resilience in adversity."
Brazil. Sebastiao Salgado (One of most prominent graphic journalists ever, look up for him) and his widow Lélia Wanik.
Load More Replies...I planted 5 trees when I was 10 and I'm very proud of them when I go to visit, they are like an extension of my family
And look at *them*. The trees are a necessary and true gift to the ecosystem, but this couple looks so rejuvenated and happy! What a byproduct!
If this is the same couple I read about before here on PB, they didn't do,it all by themselves. They had help. I can't imagine just two people planting that many trees by themselves.if I figured it up rightl it would be about 274 trees a day. I don't know where it was but it was on a side of a mountain that was barren of most vegetarian.
In 1987, Dr. Religa monitored his patient’s vitals following a grueling 23-hour heart transplant. At that time, the surgery was considered nearly impossible, but Dr. Religa took the risk—and the operation succeeded.
Remarkably, the patient, shown in the next image, lived for another 30 years and even outlived Dr. Religa himself.
Also, true the dedication from all of his team.
Load More Replies...Now we should pay people like this £1000s per hour but instead we pay MPs, Presidents, pop stars an so on
Yep. more important job equals smaller paycheck. Nurses, doctors, teachers, ppl dealing with garbage and sewer...
Load More Replies...https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/organ-transplantation/heart/at-the-transplant-centre/heart-transplant-surgery/ These days, with improvements in technology, the average heart transplant takes 4 to 6 hours.
In 1984, the German Bernd Ullrich had a heart transplant and is still alive. After 41 years. World record.
It came to see if it was an injured animal
Load More Replies...I love foxes. We have them on our property, and they and their Kits are such fun to watch. Talk about exasperated parents. Kits taking off in all directions like a bag of b.b.'s dropped on the floor and the weary parents trying to round them up.
We had a fox in our front yard yesterday. She was eating the birdseed that was tossed by grackles from the bird feeder.
Load More Replies...We had a fox who would come to watch our evening practice. Then she brought her kits. Everyone loves ponies, I guess.
An 86-year-old Australian man named James Harrison, better known as the «Man With the Golden Arm,» has donated blood nearly every week for 60 years!
Harrison’s blood contains unique antibodies called Anti-D, which helps fight against a condition called rhesus disease that can harm unborn babies. His donations have saved the lives of more than 2.4 million Australian babies, and he is considered a national hero in Australia!
Typical. They give him the lowest level of honour in the Order of Australia hierarchy (OAM) yet give higher honours (AO, AC) to sports stars, media celebrities and ex-politicians
Tell me about it. Richard Attenborough gets made a lord for poncing about in films, while David Attenborough is still only a knight. Edit: David Beckham is now equal to David Attenborough. Excuse me while I go into the garden to have a good swear.
Load More Replies...Thanks to this man, my sister ,myself, her 3 kids ,my 4 an my two grandkids are all here today.We literally own him our lives.
That's wonderful im glad you're well ❤️
Load More Replies...And his son,who carries the same antigens has followed on from his Dad.
Load More Replies...Lots of Rh negative people have Anti-D antibodies. It is not rare or unique. Anti D is one of the most common blood antibodies there is. It is used to make Rhogam for pregnant Rh negative women to prevent them from developing an Anti-D that could harm any future Rh positive fetus. They now do intrauterine transfusions in the instances where a Rh negative mother with Anti-D antibodies is carrying a Rh positive fetus. Don't get me wrong and not to detract from this man's donations (weekly plasma - not blood- donations for 60 years is wow), it's great but the production of Rhogam does not rely on any single or only a few donors. If you're interested in the subject check out the Irish Hep-C scandal from Rhogam; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTSB_anti-D_scandal. I'm a lab tech that worked in transfusion services.
He has a bridge named after him, not far from where I live. Driven over it many times.
When I was donating whole blood, I could only give every 2 months. When I switched to donating platelets, it was once a week, but they advised waiting longer. How could he donate blood every week? Not doubting, just curious.
He donates plasma only. They can separate the plasma, which contains the antigens, from the whole blood, then transfuse the red and white blood cells and platelets back into the donor. The process is called apharesis.
Load More Replies...Italian police used a specially adapted Lamborghini Huracán to deliver two donor kidneys across hundreds of kilometers.
The organs were transported from Padua to hospitals in Modena and Rome, ensuring life-saving transplants.
The Huracán, gifted to police in 2017, has a top speed of 300 km/h and is used for emergency medical transport.
Helicopters can't take off in all kinds of weather.
Load More Replies...These are pre-production models, that usually get dismantled when the car gets into regular production. Both had tested for 100.000+ km. They were gifted to the Italian government for this exact reason. The government placed them with the Polizia Statale. The next year, Ferrari wanted to do something similar (for the publicity) and offered to *sell* the police 2 cars "at a substantial discount"(€100.000 each). The police declined, stating not having the money.
Ha! Interesting story, and well done by the police. If they wanted to get rid of them they coul have gifted them, like Lamborghini did.
Load More Replies...For those on the other side of the Atlantic. 500km = a few thousand football fields.
They might have cleared the roads-where I work (hospital close to a city centre), organ transporters have motorcycle outriders once they enter urban areas, and the police do rolling road blocks as needed. I'm sure similar happens elsewhere-organ donations are so precious, the emergency services do whatever they can to facilitate transport.
Load More Replies...In the early morning, Riste Trajkovski, the beloved zookeeper of giraffes, passed away. A few hours later, Flopi, the giraffe under his care for 12 years, also departed.
Their bond made them favorites among zoo visitors.
Live giraffes, so peaceful and they walk with such grace, he probley died of a broken heart poor baby ❤️
Had to google that; 2 Giraffe Lifespan: How Long Do Giraffes Live? - A-Z Animals Giraffes live for around 25 years in the wild, with some individuals reaching over 30 years. In captivity, giraffes can live significantly longer, with documented cases of giraffes reaching over 38 years of age, and even being known to live to 40 years years.:. 🤔.
At the time the 9-year-old Mexican girl named Adhara Pérez Sánchez is bullied by her classmates for her autism and labeled a “weirdo”. Despite the haters Adhara is making quite the name for herself in the academic space after achieving an impressive IQ score of 162 (higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking).
The high-achieving now 12-year-old has already graduated high school and is currently working towards degrees in systems engineering and mathematics. Pérez aspires to become an astronaut some day and travel to Mars.
The Orange Menace wants to cut NASA funding by 70%. The future of science in the US is bleak.
Plus, she would be considered a DEI hire and never get hired.
Load More Replies...They can't say her IQ is higher than Hawking, because he didn't know what his IQ was, and didn't care.
She has already completed 2 degrees! She's now studying English and has been invited to continue her studies in the US.
i cant believe i will be growing up around the same time as this incredible person, (from what i looked up, she's 14 now, 8 in 2019) i hope she does good for the world, i have faith! (it's honestly odd how cool i think she is, I'm embarrassed LMAO)
Holy--- I have a 139 I.Q. and I can't even wrap my head around how smart this little girl is.
last IQ test I did together with my 9-year old niece, we got to 166. Divided by two...
Load More Replies...I have a 12 year old grandson who is autistic savant. He's amazing, fully aware that some people are going to bully him and doesn't care. Yet.
A man asked ChatGPT, «If you were evil and wanted to destroy America, how would you do it?» Here’s what it answered:
«If I wanted to destroy America:
1. Divide society. Encourage division across political, racial, and ideological lines, amplifying conflicts that create distrust and weaken national unity.
2. Weaken education. Gradually lower standards and shift focus away from critical thinking, creating a population that’s more easily influenced and less informed.
3. Damage public health. Promote widespread use of unhealthy foods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, leading to chronic illness and dependency.
4. Break community bonds. Undermine family and community structures by fostering isolation and individualism over collective support.
5. Control the narrative. Limit free speech and censor alternative viewpoints, creating a culture where people fear speaking openly. This would erode resilience, leaving the nation open to influence and control»
What’s your opinion on this response? What else would you add?
Y'all acting like trump is the originator of this scheme. It's been going on long before he ever ran for president.
But along with Project 2025, it is being executed.
Load More Replies...As European, one is pretty much familiar with these strategies, which were applied in the 1930s in Germany. They were developed by a propaganda machine. Trump is just copying from that.
It's in the first chapter of "Dictatorship for Dummies "
Load More Replies...Wow! ChatGPT plagiarized available information from the Internet and spat it out in list form!? Why are people so impressed with 'AI'?
What strikes me most about the majority of the reactions here, is that "conservative Americans" don't accept the list as what's actually happening in the US today. They either gloss over it or ridicule it. WAKE UP AMERICA!
This has been around a long time but in full effect now because of Trump! There's no denying it.
This is a fake post. I just asked ChatGPT the same thing and was told it is a fake story.
Kade Lovell, a 9-year-old from Minnesota, was supposed to run a 5K race, but after taking a wrong turn on the course, he accidentally ended up in the 10K event. Surprisingly, that didn’t slow him down — he finished the longer race in just over 48 minutes, beating the second-place runner by nearly a full minute.
Kade has been running since he was just 18 months old, but he hadn’t planned on competing in a 10K. His unexpected victory has made waves in the running community and earned him recognition as a rising young talent.
I bet that at the 7k mark he was thinking "man, I'm going to have a serious word with the organisers, what kind of rubbish distance marker were they using to plan this race?"
I always suspected nine-year-old boys are unstoppable.
Lol, yes! My neighbour's young boys used to explode out of their house first thing in the morning for school when they were at that age. Used to love watching it (CCTV covering my drive which they cross). They're older now and less enthusiastic first thing (me too!).
Load More Replies...My best was 46 minutes when I was 37. I'm guessing this was a fun run. Great result for a kid!
Load More Replies...Probably a "fun run". Elite athletes can beat that but most amateurs tend to run about 6 minute kms.
Load More Replies...I guess there are some kind of toddlers "race". Also, small kids DO run. Very fast.
Load More Replies...Flying over the Argentinian Pampas, you might spot a giant green guitar etched into the fields. ❤️🎸
This remarkable landscape feature, visible from space, was created by farmer Pedro Martin Ureta as a tribute to his late wife, Graciela Yraizoz.
In the 1970s, Graciela suggested shaping their fields into a guitar, reflecting her love for the instrument. Sadly, she passed away in 1977 before the idea was realized.
Heartbroken, Ureta began planting the guitar-shaped forest in 1979 with his four children, using over 7,000 trees. The cypress trees form the outline and star-shaped sound hole, while eucalyptus trees represent the strings.
Today, the guitar stretches two-thirds of a mile and serves as a powerful symbol of enduring love.
This is the picture seen from Google Maps... Guitarra-d...d5-png.jpg
“The Boss,” an extraordinary 600-pound bear in Banff National Park, Canada, surviving a train collision and dominating as the largest and oldest resident.
Nicknamed for good reason, The Boss fathered an impressive 70% of the area’s cubs, establishing his reign atop the local food chain.
This behemoth even cannibalizes other grizzly bears, showcasing unparalleled resilience in the wild.
Despite a run-in with a train, The Boss remains an awe-inspiring force in Banff National Park, embodying the epitome of bear toughness.
A pilot captured an incredible photo of a thunderstorm from 37,000 feet in the air while flying over the Pacific Ocean!
The photographer, Santiago Borja, shared the story behind the shot, explaining that it was difficult to capture due to the speed of the lightning and reflections from inside the plane.
Borja, who calls flying and photography his two greatest passions, was able to get the shot using a Nikon D750 and has more of his photos available on his website and Instagram.
Makes me think of the DreamWorks logo. They're different, of course. But I think it's the lighting, maybe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Dreamworks...2d22cc.jpg
I was on a nighttime flight where you could see a powerful storm front out of the window. The constant fireworks displayed by the lightning were amazing. I will never forget it.
The legendary character Super Mario was affectionately named after real-life entrepreneur Mario Segale, who leased a warehouse to Nintendo during the company’s formative years!
Following a rent-related setback, Segale granted Nintendo extra time to meet their financial obligations instead of resorting to eviction. In a gesture of gratitude, Nintendo’s developers paid homage by immortalizing him in the nomenclature of one of the most iconic figures in video game history.
n 1945, as World War II came to an end, a mother experienced an incredibly rare and moving moment—welcoming all eight of her sons home safely from military service. Their story stands as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the deep emotional power of reunion.
Yeah, they obviously adopted those boys from all over the world. Not a one of them looks the least bit like mama, do they? /s/
Load More Replies...Unfortunately, Mrs. Sullivan and her sons were not as fortunate. The Sullivan brothers were five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who served together on the light cruiser USS Juneau. They were all killed in action when Juneau served in the Naval battle of Guadalcanal, November 13, 1942.
Researchers at Italy’s National Research Council have, for the first time, transformed light into a solid state, which is a groundbreaking advancement in quantum physics.
This achievement reveals a unique form of matter that behaves both as a rigid structure and with fluidity, enriching our understanding of exotic quantum states.
Building on earlier experiments that demonstrated light’s fluid behavior, the team’s latest work culminates in the creation of a quantum supersolid, a state previously thought to exist only at ultralow temperatures.
In 1992, longtime friends Tom Cook and Joseph Feeney made a handshake promise to share any lottery winnings they might secure.
28 years later, Cook purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at a Synergy Coop in Menomonie, Wisconsin, which resulted in a $22 million jackpot and led him to inform Feeney of their shared fortune. When Cook called to give Feeney the good news, the friend couldn’t believe it.
The pair opted for a cash payout of roughly $16.7 million, with each friend netting about $5.7 million after taxes to support a comfortable retirement, travel, and more family time. Cook retired after hitting the jackpot while Feeney was already retired. Neither has any extravagant plans for the winnings. The won with odds of 1 in 292 million.
Govenment always gets their cut. 5.7 million invested with a good company will get you close to 500, 000 per year in dividends without touching the principal. Pretty good life i'd say.
Lotteries in many states help fund schools and public works
Load More Replies...Ha. In the UK where I live no taxes or any other deductions are taken from winnings.
That is some serious BS taxation - I estimate around 33% has been swallowed up.
You have to pay tax on lotto winnings in Wisconsin and then there is the federal tax. So that's about right.
Load More Replies...HOORAY!!! Like we say at our house---It's called a coffin, NOT a condo-can't take it with you, Now they can really enjoy the luxuries here!!
Kevin Ford, 54, is set to receive over $400,000 for his retirement.
This is in recognition of his services as an employee of Burger King, where he works in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In 2022, a video of Mr Ford went viral, showing him opening a gift bag as a reward for never missing a single day of work in 27 years.
Thousands of Americans were touched by the clip and believed he deserved something more substantial.
Following this, a GoFundMe campaign was launched in his honour.
His daughter, Seryna, initially set up the fundraiser to help pay for her father to visit his grandchildren in Texas.
Originally aiming for just a couple of hundred dollars, the campaign quickly surpassed $400,000. (Express)
No need to give Burger King any promotion via the logo in item image since they were the tightwads who fobbed him off with junk as his "reward"
Also, I doubt he never got sick in 27 years. He probably went to work despite being sick because he was afraid to lose his job.
Load More Replies...The way it's displayed and the headline makes it look like that BK had something to do with the money.
Are you trying to tell me that this man hasn't been sick a single day in his career? Or more likely, that he was so scared of losing his job that he came to work while sick? This is not something to celebrate. He gave that employer 27 years of his life, that should be enough to make him worthy with it without sick days.
Actually, it is pretty believable that they weren't sick. My mom took sick time for surgery only, otherwise she stayed pretty much healthy, maybe with occasional sniffle - but no high fever or other things serious enough to stay at home. I was so jealous, because before I discovered that Echinacea helps me to stay healthy, I was getting sick at least 1-2 times on cold season.
Load More Replies...FFS! Not missing a day of work in 27 years means he worked while being ill and in pain. No one works 27 years without getting ill. And then this giftbag...that really defies all human decency. I love it that so many people contributed to his retirement, but it should never have been necessary to start a campaign for this.
Actually, there are such people... my mom as example. I am so jealous that she pretty much went without much more than light sniffles as long as I remember her.
Load More Replies...Burger King gave him candy, a movie ticket, a Starbucks cup, a couple of plastic pens and a key chain. The money came from people disgusted with Burger King's krappy award rubbish.
Load More Replies...And they say these jobs aren't meant to be a source of income for adults.
That seems disrespectful. Let them have their moment of grief in private, ffs.
It is private, as you can't identify him. Good for people to see some humanity in sa doctor. They (well most) do care for their patients.
Load More Replies...For a moment all I could see was a man who appeared to have final off a wall and landed on his head.
Bunny, a disabled dog, received a custom Mercedes-Benz wheelchair designed to enhance her mobility and elevate her adoption prospects.
Multiple organizations collaborated to deliver this solution, which was Bunny’s inaugural experience on wheels!
Oh lord won’tcha buy me a Mercedes Benz my friends all drive Porsches I must make amends
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends, oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz.
Load More Replies...A resilient husband’s search to find the remains of his missing wife following the catastrophic 2011 tsunami in Japan.
The beautiful moment a horse is released to an open field of grass for the first time in 2 years.
I get to watch all sorts of animals feeling grass for the first time via The Dodo. They all react the same way. Apprehension turns into tentative steps ending in exuberance.
Not as drastic, but we had a horse who discovered apple trees for the first time when it was six. Before that, apples were a rare treat previous owner would bring. And we have an apple tree in the grazing field. Took some time to adjust to the idea that the apples can be found on the ground and a lot of them.
Joe Whale, known as “Doodle Boy,” went from getting in trouble for doodling in class to becoming a successful artist!
Recognizing his talent, his parents sent him to an after-school art club. Now, he’s worked with Nike, illustrated children’s books, and even documented a royal tour for Prince William and Kate.
A true example of how passion and dedication can turn dreams into reality!
Isn't this mostly the way? Instead of recognising that the kid loved drawing and trying to encourage that direction, he gets in trouble for 'wasting time.' Honestly, half of school was a waste of time. If a kid shows passion for something, help them. It doesn't matter if they don't become Mondrian or someone, they can become themselves and still be a success - whatever you might call that.
Teachers need to chill from punishing kids for doodling. All they did was miss some of the subject material, and it does not hurt to recap to the kid when the time comes. Group projects, end of class, etc.
My granddaughter has this kind of talent. Just innate. I love this!
In the Polish town of Suoszowa, all 6,000 residents live on the same street, creating a unique single-lane layout that stretches for over nine kilometers!
Locals are said to cherish the charm and atmosphere of their one-of-a-kind town, potentially giving it an endearing sense of community.
I don't even know my next-door neighbours, let alone anyone 9km away.
It's uncommon for the town to be that long, but that's a pretty traditional layout for a medieval village. Houses (and their businesses) front onto the main street and strips of land for farming out the back. Unlike most medieval villages this one has not only survived but kept to the same layout as it expanded. I love it - it's like a time capsule.
Then the Saudi’s tried to recreate it in the desert: Neom/the Line…and completely fu@ked it up, as another failed mega-project.
It's what we call a 'ribbon village'. Most of them date from around the Middle Ages.
Check it out on Google maps, satellite view. There are now a couple of side streets, but for the most part it's true. You can also see that surrounding area towns are similar. Obviously it's thing there. Interesting. More here: https://www.indy100.com/identities/suloszowa-poland-aerial-images
Imagine living at one end of the street and the shop is at the other end.
An Australian retired couple, Marty and Jess Ansen, has garnered international attention for their remarkable journey, spending nearly 500 days at sea on 51 consecutive cruises aboard the Coral Princess. 🛳️
They outdid many crew members in time spent onboard. Marty and Jess, seasoned sailors before the pandemic, returned to the high seas after Australia’s lockdown lifted. They find cruising cost-effective and prefer it to retirement homes.
This trend of retiring at sea has gained traction due to rising living costs and the accessibility of budget travel. Some retirees are selling their homes to embrace a permanent life at sea, mirroring stories of others who have gone viral for similar choices.
Would you consider doing this?!
I'm a sufferer of very aggressive motion sickness. I can't ride in the back seat of a car, can't look anywhere but forward in a moving vehicle, and can't even make it across a suspension bridge without hurling. So I'm gonna pass on this. Wish I could do this, though.
Me too, I get car sick driving and can't even watch let alone play computer game my husband play online games or I puke within 10 minutes of watching. Stupid motion sickness.
Load More Replies...O always post the same thing when I see cruises. The worked are treated like xhit. Most are from emerging economies, there's no unions on the ship, they were long hours with no days of and get paid very low wages. That's why cruises are cheap.
as long as they are healthy, why not. But who's gonna help them take a bath or get into their clothes if needed?
I thought about it, but then I paid off my home/property and don't have that monthly bill anymore. Sounds like an awesome plan though
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, a symbol of the city’s rich artistic legacy, is set to be completed in 2026 after more than 140 years of construction.
The basilica, designed by Antoni Gaudí, began its work in the late 19th century and has overcome multiple historical challenges, including funding issues and disruptions during the Spanish Civil War.
Modern engineering techniques have accelerated progress on the final six towers, with the spire poised to become the tallest in the world upon completion.
And closed in 2027 for urgent full restoration for the next 25 years 😈
I said: "Honest, guv, it will be ready by A Thursday..." What did you THINK I said?
Load More Replies...It's really pretty amazing. Gaudi was way ahead of his time as a designer.
thats not even that long for a big cathedral. Many very old ones took centuries
I'd like to put a bómb under it: mind-blowingly ugly.
Load More Replies...Oh goody! Another tallest building in the world. Look, I love Gaudi, but enough is enough with these buildings. The world is crumbling. Maybe it's time to start scaling back instead of countries continuing this architectural p!ssing contest.
ffs enjoy the art. this thing started 140 years ago, its not like it was just started. what did you want them to do let all that beautiful work to sit there not finished? and just because there is s**t happening does that mean we cant enjoy the beauty we still have? go sit in the corner and think about your attitude
Load More Replies...Disneyland’s first-ever customer on its opening day, July 17, 1955, was a 22-year-old college student named David MacPherson from Long Beach, California. 🎟️🎡
Arriving at the park at around 2:00 a.m. to secure his place in line, MacPherson bought ticket number 2, with the first ticket reserved for Walt Disney himself. He remembered riding the Jungle Cruise and Peter Pan Flight attractions and witnessing the opening day’s chaos and crowds.
Later in life, MacPherson became a successful attorney in Southern California and remained a devoted Disneyland fan, regularly using his lifetime pass to visit. Dave attended the park with friends and family every year until his passing in 2018. His legacy lives on as the person who kickstarted the magic at „the Happiest Place on Earth.“
I bet that lifetime ticket #2 would fetch a nice tidy sum at auction
A group of six teenagers were discovered living on a South Pacific Island, named Ata 🏝️
The man who found them, an Australian adventurer by the name of Peter Warner, was shocked to learn that they’d gone missing 15 months earlier, 1966.
I believe this was the inspiration for Lord of The Flies, which was not a comment on human nature, as so often claimed, but specifically a statement about how public (UK meaning) schools damaged the boys that attended. (If you are confused why 'public' schools in the UK are the ones that charge extremely high fees you to understand that before they came into being people had to have the wherewithal to house and feed a private tutor, or could send their child to a school that had been set up for those with a father in a specific profession. Public schools accepted anyone, as long as they could pay. The first public school was started in 597AD, so a little before the welfare state! Private schools are run for profit of a private owner, public schools are not for profit, and state schools are funded by the state and free to attend).
Lord Of The Flies came out in 1954. Someone must have had a time machine or is going to.
Load More Replies...The boys had stolen a boat to play hooky from school, and capsized. After they were found, the owner of the boat that they had stolen insisted on pressing charges. Mr Warner negotiated on their behalf, and a TV company in Australia gave them money to do an exclusive feature on them. Warner gave that money to the owner of the boat as compensation and the charges were dropped. Warner also got an award from the King of Tonga for finding the boys.
The owner of the boat takes wickedness to a new level
Load More Replies...Unlike the boys in Lord of the Flies, these guys all were friends and cooperated and made a pretty good life for themselves on the island.
I just read up about them, there was a movie made. 5 out of 6 of the boys is still alive. Worth looking up.
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber’s flying wing design resembles that of a falcon, known for its aerodynamic efficiency.
This similarity helps reduce radar detection and improve flight performance for long-range missions.
After watching night hawks swooping and diving for their insect meals, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk stealth bomber also seems fittingly named.
A long-term Harvard study spanning over 85 years has revealed a compelling link between childhood chores and later professional success.
Researchers observed that children involved in household tasks develop a stronger sense of self-worth and empathy, key traits for career achievement.
These tasks instill a robust work ethic and the ability to function well in team settings. Also, a study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found that children who start chores early exhibit higher levels of self-confidence and life satisfaction.
I had many chores as a child. Worked multiple jobs and went to school. Was in high school and college at the same time. My reward is to still be trapped in low wage entry level unskilled employment at 45.
Same but I'm slightly older. The good point about it though is that it's a very clock in clock out situation. When my time is done I clock out and go home and don't think about it at all until the next morning. No stress, no special responsibilities, no being on call or having to turn up in the middle of the night because there's some sort of problem. The pay is naff but there's a very clear separation between work time and other time.
Load More Replies...I fully believe this at least to the point of being well-rounded & productive humans!
As a young mother, just 19, my theory was that if his little butt could drag his toys from his bedroom into the living room to play with, then he should drag them back himself that night. Never had to pick up after him. Plus chores as he got older - including washing, folding, and putting away his own clothes, making his own bed, cleaning his own bathroom, etc etc. EASILY got into the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Hear that helicopter parents. Unless you want your little darlings living with you forever, put a mop and duster in their hands so they can become self-sufficient, productive members of society instead of the incompetent leeches so many of you are raising.
When your boss rewards excellence with a supercar, you know you’re in the right place.
If your childhood bullies do not end up in prison, they become the bad bosses and greedy CEOs.
Load More Replies...How about pay your employees a living wage instead? No one needs a "supercar", people need to pay rent.
Personally I'd rather take the money. Maintenance costs on a Supercar will be horrendous :-)
In Japan, a centuries-old tradition called mukoyoshi (literally, “adopted son-in-law”) allows families to adopt adult men, usually in their 20s or 30s, to take over family businesses. Some of Japan’s biggest companies, including Suzuki, Toyota and Kikkoman, have been passed down this way.
One of the most famous mukoyoshi cases is Osamu Suzuki, the former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation.
He wasn’t born into the Suzuki family — but as the fourth adopted son-in-law to lead the company, he helped turn it into a global powerhouse, especially in emerging markets like India. Without mukoyöshi, Suzuki Motor Corporation might not be the giant it is today.
According to James Clavell's book, "Shogun" (the book, not the latest TV series which diverges from the book on quite a few plot points), it was common for Japanese people to adopt other people's kids for political or other reasons. I think it's kinda awesome.
This may be prt of the reason that so many Japanese businesses have survived for hundreds of years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies
On August 21, 2022, a delivery to Mount Fuji’s summit showcased an employee’s remarkable dedication to fulfilling an unconventional order.
According to news reports, the dedicated worker went all the way by traversing up the mountain for close to six hours (starting at the store), before he delivered the pizza pie and collected his payment of JPY3,776 (US$27.50), which was pretty cheap considering the herculean task he had to do.
For Domino's??? How is this disgusting quasi-food even considered pizza?
I miss New York Pizza something fierce, because no, Domino's just doesn't cut it. But "disgusting quasi-food" is just snobbery.
Load More Replies...A man sued Red Bull for “false advertising,” claiming the drink didn’t enhance performance more than a regular cup of coffee.
The lawsuit argued that its marketing, including the famous slogan “Red Bull gives you wings,” was misleading.
In 2014, the company settled for $13 million, offering $10 or free Red Bull products to eligible customers—without admitting wrongdoing.
That just the judges backing up their brethren lawyers. It's all a bunch of c**p, but that's why we are in a "Sue, Sue, Sue" society.
Any intelligent person knows that advertising is all a lie. It is a form of entertainment to con humans into buying a product. A friend of mine who was a chronic liar became an ad executive and eventually worked the ultimate liar's job: a political campaign.
Load More Replies...He didn't sue because it didn't literally give him wings. He sued because the slogan gave the impression that it had more caffeine than comparable products and would therefore give you more energy than they would. It does not, in fact, have more energy than a comparable serving of espresso and was thus deemed to be misleading.
They still advertise the wings over here, mostly because a judge would burst out laughing right before kicking the suer out
Coffee does contain more caffeine than Red Bull, but Red Bull also contains other ingredients like taurine, which is nervous system depressant but has stimulant-like effects. Not defending Red Bull, but this was a bullsh!t lawsuit that the court should've thrown out. If dingdong wasn't getting the benefits he sought from Red Bull, he should've moved on to another product instead of suing.
The gravitational pull of the Moon plays a crucial role in creating the tidal phenomenon, where oceans bulge towards and away from the Moon, causing high and low tides worldwide. 🌙 🌊
Additionally, this gravitational influence stabilizes Earth’s climate by moderating its axial wobble, ensuring a relatively consistent climate over extended periods.
Thus, the Moon’s gravitational forces not only shape oceanic patterns but also contribute to maintaining Earth’s climatic stability.
Brazil is forging ahead with an ambitious highway that cuts through eight miles of the Amazon rainforest to prepare for the upcoming climate summit in Belem.
This large-scale development hopes to welcome over 50,000 attendees, global leaders that will adress climate problems and foster lasting, eco-friendly solutions.
However, some locals are disheartened by the deforestation, fearing that it undermines the region’s natural treasures and their traditional livelihoods.
It also undermines the very purpose of the conference. Maybe degrade it to a Covfefe, dunno, but it isn't right. Deforestation in order to gain cattle frams is about the worst, und most unnecessary, contributor to the climate warfare the rich-old people fight against the younger and poorer. Sickening. And, for some 8 km, it's easy to provide transportation that leaves almost no impact ... very light, H2-Wankel driven, slow driving small buses or so...
This post originally had 47 images and was cut to 45? Really?
Yes but they still can make you smile and give you the feel goods.
Load More Replies...This post originally had 47 images and was cut to 45? Really?
Yes but they still can make you smile and give you the feel goods.
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