50 Times People Came Across Something ‘Mildly Interesting’ And Just Had To Share It With Everyone (New Pics)
Not always do we want to squeeze the max out of the internet. Sometimes all we need is a calming scroll and some entertaining (but not triggering!) content. And sometimes it’s the mild kind of information that we seek.
In these cases, this corner of Reddit offers a perfect shelter. Known as “Mildly Interesting,” it’s a Reddit powerhouse boasting a mind-boggling 21.2M dedicated members. And it proves how something moderately interesting is all it takes to catch people’s tremendous interest.
Below we wrapped up a new batch of posts shared on the community, so scroll down. Also, make sure to check out our previous articles for more Mildly Interesting content here and here.
Bored Panda also reached out to Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the best-selling author and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts who shared some interesting insights about staying curious and open to learning, as well as the benefits of it.
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Orangutan Enrichment Center With Water Guns
I love that they get to enjoy doing something at our expense, it's fantastic.
Load More Replies...When an orangutan throws water on people it's enrichment. When I throw water on people it's a Class 2 Misdemeanor.
This is the time of year for it too. The toledo zoo lights before Christmas display is amazing. And then get lunch at Tony Packos. Or at the very least pick up a jar of their pickles and peppers at any grocery store in the area
Load More Replies...Our great ape viewing areas are glass for a reason. (Edit to say that’s only one of them.) But, beware the tigers. They can, and will, back up to their fence and spray you. Had visitors who would refuse to believe me when I’d suggest moving their strollers farther away. Tiger urine has a smell you’re not getting out. Oh, well. Tried to warn you.
Load More Replies...Only if they are in the mood. Pushing the button is entirely up to them and they like to tease sometimes. Sometimes when it’s really hot and you really want them to do it, they won’t. The worst is when they reach up, almost get there, and then pull back at the last second and laugh at your disappointment. I spent countless hours with them when I was a volunteer there. They can be little shits when they want to be. But, I love them dearly and it’s their game, so you play by their rules.
Load More Replies...Well, this is the only time the phrase, "That orangutan got me so wet!" would ever leave my mouth.
The best part is I bet some idiot will stand in front of the sign while reading it - hence staying in the ‘splash zone’. 😂 It’s a bit like that photo of a pop-up on a persons car that tells them looking away from the road can lead to an accident - the sign is actually diverting the driver from looking at the road. 😂
I hope everybody who gets splashed over exaggerates their positive reactions, to maximise feedback to and enjoyment by the orangutans.
This is the first time I've ever seen something related to toledo on the top of any list of positive things
We also have a world renowned museum and symphony orchestra, opera, and ballet. There is a thriving arts community, including everything from theater to glass blowing. We’re on Lake Erie - in the Southern Basin where 70% of the fish in the Great Lakes live. Environmental protection is high on our priorities list, and alternative energy sources are becoming a booming business. Cedar Point is just up the road, if you like amusement parks. Our parks system (local, and state) is superb. Housing is affordable. And, we’re within a day’s drive - as in, you can go, enjoy yourself, and come home for bed - from Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Stratford, Toronto, and all parts in-between. On top of that, we’re a Democrat stronghold with strong union roots and a history of social progressiveness. I’ve never really understood why Toledo has such a bad rep,, except for the fact that our state Capitol historically doesn’t like our political bend and we like to pretend we’re just a small town.
Load More Replies...Someone did this to fulfil their own twisted perverse sense of humor.
I have never seen this there. Granted I went last yesr for Christmas lights and this year for Harvest fest so cold and dark
Oh! Now I want a splash button. I'll bet those orang-utans use it on all the Karens.
I don’t think a video exists, it sounds like they don’t use it 😢
Load More Replies...I don't think this is fun or cuten. They are prisoners and this is their only way to express anything
You do realize if they were released they'd die? These animals were born in a zoo, they get amazing care and are actually safer in a zoo than in the wild where they face massive deforestation and climate issues. Zoos raise millions for research that benefit wild animals and they do that by providing excellent homes for these animals. Do your research before saying stupid statements like this.
Load More Replies...“Have you ever tried to learn something that you were bored by, and then found that nothing sticks?” Dr. Tsipursky wondered. “No wonder,” he added, “researchers find that curiosity helps improve our memory. That means if you want to have a good memory, it’s valuable to stay curious and open-minded.”
This Ambulance Has Stork Decals, One For Each Of The Babies Born In The Back
This Gravestone Is Shared By Twin Sisters: One Lived For Just Two Days, The Other For 101 Years
My Friend’s Dog Gently Puts Your Knee Into His Mouth When He Is Happy To See You
Moreover, Dr. Tsipursky, who’s the author of multiple best-selling books, including Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Intentional Insights, 2021), The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships (New Harbinger, 2020), argues that if you find yourself bored by a subject you are trying to learn something about, don’t force yourself to learn it.
On the other hand, it’s wise to first find something that makes you curious about it, and then learn it. “Curiosity is especially important as we age to keep a healthy mind. Curiosity can also help us make good decisions,” Dr. Tsipursky explained.
The Truck In Front Of Us Lined Up Perfectly With The Mountains!
A Clock That Shows Time By Using The Shadow Of The Person Who Stands On The Current Month
The Core Of This Dog Poo Bag Roll Says “Use Bare Hands Now”
One cannot ignore the fact that we live in times when there is so much information that people often lose focus. Many people, especially young, experience a lack of attention and distractibility, as well as the inability to concentrate. When asked what are his thoughts about it, Dr. Tsipursky said that challenges with attention and focus come from a lack of mental fitness.
“People go to the gym to train their physical bodies, but our minds are just as important – if not more important – for our success in the modern world, due to the overabundance of information and the fact that most of us do knowledge work rather than physical labor,” Dr. Tsipursky explained.
The Embers Of My Bonfire Look Like The Eye Of Sauron
Interesting Reflection Caught On The Colorado River In Austin, Texas. Almost Looks Like An Underwater City
This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold
So in order to improve your focus, Dr. Tsipursky argues, “it’s critical to pursue mental fitness by learning about how our minds can lead us in the wrong direction and practicing mental exercises to address these problems.”
We also asked whether some people are more naturally gifted with curiosity, to which Dr. Tsipursky explained that since one of the Big Five personality traits is openness to experience, the answer is yes. However, “all of us can learn to be more curious: genes are not destiny, they may explain only up to half of our mental abilities,” he concluded.
Taking My Turkey To The Vet
This guy's eyes are like, "Mess with my motherfudgin' turkey, I DARE YOU"
A Stack Of Cups That You Can Turn To Indicate When Coffee Was Brewed
Discovered A Piano... In The Middle Of A Hiking Trail
A Long Exposure Shot On My Phone Made This Ghost Train
A Lonely Remora Attached To My Leg While I Was Snorkeling
My Eggplant Has A Laser Marking Instead Of A Physical Sticker To Show It's Organic
My Dirty Coffee Cup Looks Like A Pine Forest
Opened A Roll Of Pennies And Found A 1908 Indian Head Penny
Hard to find in rolls, pretty nice. G4-G6 condition, worth a dollar or two.
Gorilla Glue Completely Dried Before We Used Any Of It. Cut It Out Of The Bottle
All The Trash I Found In 25 Square Feet Of My Forest
Tributes Left At The Grave Of John Bonham (LED Zeppelin Drummer)
Found This Cat Wandering Around Lowes (Big Box Home Improvement Store)
Clearing Out My Recently Deceased Grandfather's Attic And Found Just Over 200 Grams Of Gold Powder
200 grams of gold powder = $11,143 USD value, according to google, today Dec 2, 2022
I’m Staying In A Scottish Village Called Dull. It’s Paired With Boring, Oregon
This Target Cafe Hasn't Changed Since The 90s
A Person In Medieval Armor Just Standing In The Middle Of Detroit
Took This Picture Of An Infinity Mirror In The South Australia Museum Today
The Shadow From This Plant Makes It Look Like There's A Decal On My Friend's Car
This Person Riding A Cow Though The McDonald's Drive Thru
Logo On A Chair Has A Small Chair Hidden In It
I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today
It has a zipper! If it’s waterproof, when do you need to use the zipper? Edit: Thank you for those not judging me. I’ve never seen one of these before and I just didn’t know. I appreciate you guys! Side note: anyone interested in seeing tan lines after they heal? 😄
My Dog Left A Perfect Snoot Print On My Dress
This Guy At Work's Huge "Dad Wallet"
This Seafood Place Called Nordsee Puts Their Ketchup In A Waffle Cone
Report Card From My Great-Grandfather In 1926
I Added A Different Kind Of Soap To This Near-Empty Bottle, And The Original Soap Rose To Form These Little Mushroom Things
My Local Cinema Has The Carpet From The Shining
Opened Up A Lighter And There Was Just Another Lighter Inside
Official 10 Code Cup I've Had Since I Was A Kid
Hotel In Jordan, No Bible In The Nightstand, But A Sticker Telling You Which Direction To Pray
It Got So Hot In My Grandma's House That The Candles Melted
A Line Of Campus Bots Following Me At My College
This Traffic Light In Germany Has A Little Girl And A Camel As Signal Lights
2,600 Year Old Fur-Lined Leather Coat
A compelling piece of evidence in favor of using leather for clothing rather than plastics. One well-made leather jacket will last for a lifetime, whereas plastic starts to break down into microplastic flakes after relatively few wears.
This Football I Found In An Old Archive States It Was Made Without The Use Of Child Labor
Starting To Lose The First Joint Crease On My Ring Finger After Being Splinted For 7 Weeks
Anti-Circumcision "Intactivists" Demonstrating In My Town Today
This Squirrel I Saw Had A Little Canister Strapped Around Its Neck
My New House Has A Little Moving Staircase That Leads To The Washer/Dryer
These Cups Have Chips Under Them To Prevent Refills
Note: this post originally had 132 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
Some of these don't have enough context, some of these make my tummy feel weird, some of these are kinda sad, and some of these are nightmare juice. .
Some of these don't have enough context, some of these make my tummy feel weird, some of these are kinda sad, and some of these are nightmare juice. .