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How To Make A Fake Window In Your Basement
We all know that apartment rent prices are going through the roof in some cities, and even in the less expensive ones, it can still be quite pricey to rent a flat. Not to mention the struggle in finding one in a good location that is not a total pig stein. A great solution would be a basement apartment if you are not afraid of it sometimes being moldy in windowless. A reddit user called thatdbeagoodbandname were in the exact same situation and ended up renting a subterranean apartment.
The Last Words Spoken By Famous People (22+ Pics)
Knowing the last words that someone spoke can sometimes throw light on their character or on the circumstances in which they died. You can't help but feel that some of the last words of the famous people on this list encapsulate their personas. This list was compiled by Imgur user howsthepeeping. Do you know of any famous last words that belong on this list?
This Vincent Van Gogh Plush Toy Has A Detachable Ear
Valentine’s Day just passed, and if you failed to appropriately surprise your loved one, you can still do something special. The Unemployed Philosophers Guild sells plush Little Thinkers dolls, and their Van Gogh comes with a special feature: it has a detachable left ear that you can gift your significant other, just like Van Gogh did. Supposedly, he severed his ear in a fit of lunacy after a fight with his friend Gauguin in 1888, but new research suggests he might have lost it in a duel.
Artist Turns Photos Of Random People Into Fun Illustrations (You Might Be Next!)
Brazilian artist Julio Cesar created a fun series of digital illustrations based on the photos of random people. His cheeky illustrations distinguish themselves through their vibrant colors and subtle lines. It looks as if his characters are about to come to life!Show Full TextPhoto credits: babiekinsmag.com Anyone can write on Bored Panda.Start writing!
Bookstore-Themed Tokyo Hotel Has 1,700 Books And Sleeping Shelves Next To Them
Some people love books, while other get put to sleep by them. Book and Bed Tokyo, a bookstore-themed hotel located on the seventh floor of a high-rise in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood that opens its doors on November 5th, is perfect for both. Designed by Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida of Suppose Design Office, it promises to be the best place to curl up with a good book and fall asleep.
Anti-Valentine Cards For Couples With A Sense Of Humor (20+ Pics)
If you're sick of the typical romantic Valentine's day card, artist Julie Ann has just the thing for you. Her Anti-Valetine Cards celebrate the occasion, but in a funny but honest way. Check out her Etsy for more cards!Show Full Text
10+ Brutally Honest Illustrations Perfectly Sum Up Adulthood
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Tool-Dog Helping Humans Fix Cars Is The Cutest Little Assistant
A few days ago, a Dachshund was spotted in a car repair shop, presumably in Russia, helping out humans to fix cars. The little helper is wearing a tailor-made suit filled with tools that he can deliver in seconds. A man’s best friend indeed! While the photos are all over the Russian internet, nobody knows where exactly in Russia this happened. Please let us know if you have more information in the comment section below.
Picasso’s Self Portrait Evolution From Age 15 To Age 90
If you look at this collection of Pablo Picasso’s portraits, and compare the first piece to the last, you’ll find that the two are strikingly different. But if you then compare Picasso’s work from the time he was a young man until the time of his death, some common thread emerges: you can tell the paintings were done by the same man.
Las mejores fotos de National Geographic en 2015
National Geographic acaba de publicar su resumen de 2015 de Fotos del Día, elegida indirectamente por usuarios como tú: «Cada día, te traemos una foto de National Geographic que encaja en los criterios de Foto del día: a veces es clásica, a veces divertida, siempre una imagen con algo que contar.» explican en su web.
Makeup Artist Turns Herself Into Creepy Monsters That’ll Give You Nightmares
Andrea De La Ossa, a cosmetologist and beauty vlogger, definitely doesn't have problems choosing her Halloween looks. Using her incredible make-up skills, she can turn herself into any creepy character she wants. Andrea is happy to pass on her knowledge to fellow monster lovers on Youtube, too.
Travel Photos Are Instantly Better With Dinosaur Toys
Paraguay photographer Jorge Saenz uses classic perspective tricks to bring dinosaurs to life in his epic travel series #Dinodinaseries. His photos document the dinosaur tourists’ travels around South America, a journey that began with Dino the green Brachiosaurus in Bolivia. Saenz bought Dino at a flee market in La Paz, Bolivia, and then posted a silly picture of him online.
Transparent Bubble Tent Lets You Sleep Underneath The Stars
If you thought the glass igloo hotel in Finland was cool, then you’ll love this unique tent. The wizards at Holleyweb have invented an inflatable, PVC, transparent, bubble tent that lets you live outside, but with all the comforts of home. All you need is 2000 USD, the tent, and somewhere to plug in the tent’s blower, which is necessary to keep the tent inflated. The four meter tent can house two people, depending on their size.
Children Practice Their Reading Skills To Calm Shy Shelter Dogs
Some time ago, we wrote about kids who read to shelter cats, and now there’s a similar campaign for dogs! At this Missouri Humane Society, the Shelter Buddies Reading Program pairs kids age 6 to 15 with fearful dogs to prepare them for life in a forever home. After completing a 10 hour training program, the kids sit in front of a she dog’s kennel and read to them from a book.
How The Danish Talk About Sex To Their Kids And What We Can Learn From Them
The Danes speak frankly with their kids about sex from a young age, and maybe you should, too. Learning the proper words to use when referring to their bodies “promotes positive body image, self confidence, and parent-child communication.” Redditor Sara, whose parents immigrated to the US from Denmark, can’t imagine learning about sex any other way. “My parents were always completely open with me about sex,” she wrote on Reddit.
Artist Takes 20 Different Drugs And Creates 20 Illustrations To Show Drug Effects
Graphic designer Brian Pollett, aka Pixel-Pusha, pushed himself to the limit by doing a new type of drug every day for twenty days and making cool drawings. “My early explorations with psychedelics and electronic music parties have inspired the Binge project,” Pollet told Bored Panda.
The Fascinating Evolution Of Pablo Picasso’s Self-Portraits
Artist Pablo Picasso once said, “The different styles I have been using in my art must not be seen as an evolution, or as steps toward an unknown idea of painting.... Different themes inevitably require different methods of expression.” Paulina Tikunova has compiled the self-portraits of Picasso from when he was 15 in 1896 to when he was 90 in 1972. Comparing the first and last, Tikunova notices that the two are strikingly different.
Cómo anunciar patatas
Si no has visto la película «The Martian» entonces quizá te parezca extraño ver un DVD a la venta junto a kilos de patatas. Pero quienes si la han visto pensarán que el acuerdo al que han llegado la compañía de patatas Albert Bartlett y 2oth Century Fox para usar la película y la cara de Matt Damon a la hora de vender patatas es genial. Incluso el dvd y blu-ray viene con un anuncio de la compañía de patatas. Pero patatas y un dvd no es lo único que sale de esta extraña unión.
Dog Adopts Orphaned Opossums, Gives Them Awesome Rides On Her Back
These baby opossums were orphaned when their mother was killed by a dog in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They were found by Stephanie Maldonado, a dog trainer, who tried to save them, but it didn’t look good for the four joeys; they were so little that they had yet to open their eyes. And that’s when Maldonado’s dog, Pretinha, came to the rescue. She began to nurse them, and soon, the joeys had gained enough strength to climb onto Pretinha’s back.
Yoga Girl And Her Goat Are The Most Adorable Yoga Partners Ever
You might know Swedish-born Rachel Brathen as an internet yoga sensation, but do you know her goat, Penny Lane? The Aruba resident received the goat as a gift from her surfer husband Dennis last Christmas and, since since then, Rachel and Penny have taken to doing yoga together. Rachel is a published author, and she and her husband also run an animal rescue center.
Crazy Kids' Inventions Turned Into Real Products (16 Pics)
Invention ideas for kids it's not something that we usually see in our grown-up world, but it turns out, that some of the little humans have even greater imaginations than us, adults. British designer and inventor Dominic Wilcox asked over 450 children across Sunderland and South Tyneside, UK, to come up with ideas for crazy inventions. Then, he chose around 60 ideas of 600 submitted drawings and presented them to local makers that could help with manufacturing.
Newest Hobby: Putting Donald Trump’s Mouth On Pufferfish (10+ pics)
The Internet has created a new creature by combining images of Donald Trump's mouth with images of pufferfish. Let's review what the two share in common: One, both get puffed up when in a defensive posture. Two, pufferfish are one of the most poisonous vertebrates in the world, while Trump is one of the most poisonous politicians in the world. Two for two! This list of Trump-Pufferfish hybrids show what you can achieve with digital art.
Travellers Staying At This Place In Scotland Take Turns Running The Bookshop Downstairs
At The Open Book, in Wigtown, Scotland, you can fulfill your dream of running a bookstore. The unique Airbnb flat costs just 57 USD a night, but it comes with a stipulation: renters also work at the bookshop on the first floor, doing everything that a regular bookshop owner might do. “This project started about two years ago,” the owners told Bored Panda.
This Polish Statue Looks Like Darth Vader After A Snowy Day
When Jakub Wejher founded the town of Wejherowo in 1643, he never thought he would be declared a Sith Lord in 2016. But little did he know that a statue of him in the town square, when covered in snow, would reveal his true identity: Darth Vader.
The World's Best Job: This Woman Hugs Pandas And Is Paid $32,000
How would you like to get 32,000 USD for taking care of pandas all day? It sounds too good to be true, but panda caretaker is a real job in China, at the Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. “Your work has only one mission,” reports China Daily. “Spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows. You need perseverance for this job. We expect that the applicants will be mainly white-collar workers from big cities.
3 Huskies Become Best Friends With A Cat After Saving It From Dying
A little over six months ago, nobody was certain if Rosie the kitten would live. However, thanks to Lilo the Husky, Rosie made a spectacular recovery and is now a happy member of the family. “We are three sisters who live in California and have been in love with animals from the start,” the owners told Bored Panda.
Cat Returns Home With A Note Revealing She Has A Secret Family
A California man was surprised when his girlfriend's cat came home one day with a note. The note, attached to Nala's collar, said: “I don't know who this cat belongs to, but she comes visits [sic] us every few weeks. She'll meow outside our back door until we let her in, she wounds [sic] herself around our legs, walks about the house like it's hers, waits @ the fridge until my husband or I fed [sic] her baloney. She doesn't like our cat food very much! We look forward to her visits.
Romanian Photographer Shoots Women From 60+ Countries To Show That Beauty Is Everywhere
Beauty is everywhere and Mihaela Noroc, a Romanian photographer, is continuing her journey to prove it by travelling the world and photographing dazzling women. Her project is called "The Atlas of Beauty" and she posted the photos from 37 countries on Bored Panda roughly a year ago. Now, she is back with more photos! "In the past two years I traveled around the world and I photographed hundreds of women in diverse environments," she wrote on Bored Panda.
National Geographic's Top 20 Photos Of 2015
National Geographic just published its 2015 Photo of the Day roundup, picked indirectly by users like you: “Each day, we bring you one photo from around National Geographic that fits our criteria for Photo of the Day—sometimes classic, sometimes quirky, always an image with a story to tell,” National Geographic explains on their webpage.
13 Funny Winners Of The 2015 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Hilarious animals have long been neglected by the liberal media, but this year, Paul Joynson-Hicks changed history. Enter the 2015 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, a competition founded by Joynson-Hicks to celebrate the silliest photos in the field. And the prize? A 7-day safari through southern Tanzania in East Africa, and a Nikon D750 DSLR with a 24-85mm lens! “The number and quality of the entries was fantastic,” judge and British comedian Hugh Dennis told Peta Pixel.
A 100-Year-Old Church Transformed Into A Skate Park Painted With Colorful Graffiti
A historic church in the Spanish city of llanera was transformed into a skate-park earlier this year by La Iglesia Skate; titled Kaos Temple, it has now undergone a second, more colorful transformation at the hands of street-artist Okuda San Miguel. In collaboration with Red Bull, Okuda filled the church with bright, isometric, paintings.
Challenge: Doodle This Cat Photo To Give Him New Adventures (20+ Pics)
Recently, many cat lovers got a little upset with these funny cat images. It all started with a humorous meme picture of a lovely cat sitting like a human. People started doodling on the image to make it funnier. The results were hilarious. Let's continue this thing and give him even more new adventures! Use this photo to add your own funny doodles!
Soul-Sucking Photos Show How Phone Addiction Is Stealing Our Souls
French photographer Antoine Geiger creates photos of people having their faces sucked into their cellphones. The project, titled SUR-FAKE, touches on issues of technology dependance and addiction: “It is placing the screen as an object of ‘mass subculture’, alienating the relation to our own body, and more generally to the physical world.” “Nothing was staged. I went out and captured reality,” Antoine told Bored Panda.
10+ Funny Animal Puns To Make Your Monday Pun Again
Sophie Corrigan adds clever wordplay to adorable animal illustrations. The UK-based freelance illustrator has released a series of drawings, some of which have already been made into postcards, of cute animals and punny phrases. Corrigan has a degree in illustration from the University of Central Lancashire, and is currently studying for her Masters Degree in Children's Book Illustration. Her work has been stocked by Paperchase, Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic, and ASOS.
Rescue Kitten Adopted By 5 Ferrets Thinks It's A Ferret Too
This abandoned kitten was found when it was just five months old. Komari was adopted by a family that already had five pet ferrets, and through their love and care, she was nursed back to health. The five male ferrets took to Komari immediately, and Komari has begun to act like her adoptive brothers, the family says.
Couple Documents How Fast Their Dog Grows In Just 8 Months
Alex Dennison and Ashley Lewis didn’t believe that their German shepherd puppy could grow so quickly. The Australian couple started to document Nasra’s growth at eight weeks and posted the whole photo series – from a tiny puppy to a large dog – to Reddit after eight months. A few hours later they realized that they had a sensation on their hands. Dennison and Lewis described the early days with Nasra in an online interview.
45 Comics That Perfectly Sum Up What It's Like To Live With Cats
“Anything About Nothing” is a webcomic with strong cat undertones by UK artist Kelly Angel. The comics takes a light-hearted look at a young woman's everyday life, and often, the role played by cats. Who needs a boyfriend when you have a cat? Angel lives in the north of England with her little brother, a room-mate, dog, and cat. She draws her comics on printer paper using 0.3-0.5 tipped Sharpies and then colors the images on her computer. You can read more about the process here.
Heart Vs. Brain: Funny Webcomic Shows Constant Battle Between Our Intellect And Emotions
Our brains and our hearts have a very interesting relationship, and it is their crazy back-and-forth that Nick Seluk, the artist behind the popular Awkward Yeti webcomic (which also had these wonderful comics on depression), plays upon with his Heart And Brain comic series. Heart, who always wants to live life to the fullest, often conflicts with Brain, who often wants to take the most responsible and rational path.
#ShoutYourAbortion: Women Tweet Their Abortion Stories To Defend Their Right To Choose
This weekend, women started using the #ShoutYourAbortion hashtag on Twitter in an effort to remove the stigma surrounding this controversial decision. The women using the hashtag explain why they decided to abort their pregnancies and why they don’t regret their decisions. The hashtag was started by two writers, Lindy West and Amelia Bonow.
Human Face Coffee Lids Let You Kiss Your Morning Cup
Many people have warm feelings towards their morning cup of coffee. Why not express them with a kiss on the lips? “Take ‘Kiss’ Out” is a coffee cup lid designed by Korean designer Jang Woo-Seok. It features puckered lips and a nose – as much human face as a lid needs for a kiss. So smooch your cup first thing in the morning! Jang Woo-Seok is interested in graphic, industrial and furniture design.
French Journalist Parodies High Fashion By Showing How Average Women Would Look As Models
How does it feel like to be in a high fashion photo shoot? French fashion stylist Nathalie Croquet decided to find out by putting herself in front of the camera. Along with Photographer Daniel Schweizer, she recreated photos that had previously featured the likes of Kate Moss, Edie Campbell, and others. As for the meaning behind Croquet’s work? “Women, consumption, retouching, cosmetics, aging, beauty, those all come to mind, but truly those issues are up for debate,” she told Buzzfeed.
15+ Hilariously Honest Answers From Siri To Uncomfortable Questions You Can Ask, Too
Virtual personal assistants are getting smarter, but they might also be getting more sarcastic. The Internet went wild earlier this week when they discovered how Siri, the Apple iPhone and iPads' virtual assistant, responds to the question, "What is 0 ÷ 0?". For those that missed it, the reply was: "Imagine that you have zero cookies and you split them evenly among zero friends. How many cookies does each person get? See? It doesn't make sense. And Cookie Monster is sad that there are no cookies.
These Beautiful Watermelon Patterns Are Driving Everyone Crazy
Throughout the internet, commentators have been mystified by the cause of the curious swirls and patterns that they sometimes find inside of watermelons, some even implying that they’re remnants of 17th-century watermelon DNA. The truth behind these strange and beautiful shapes, however, is a little bit simpler.
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