Laxmi Saa was just 15 years old when a 32-year-old man threw acid at her after she rejected his offer of marriage. Now, a decade on, the acid attack survivor and campaigner is to be the face of Indian fashion retail brand Viva…
This is Ponso, a chimpanzee who spent much of his life in a New York Blood Center lab being experimented on for medical research. The NYBC has long been known for abandoning chimps on Liberian islands, without food or fresh…
There is an ancient myth that tells of humans being split into two by the god Zeus, condemning us to spend our lives yearning for the other half to complete us. While most people think soulmates are for romantic relationships, you know for a fact…
There’s a little fluffy dog melting hearts on Instagram because of the way he simply can’t nap without his favorite cuddly polar bear. Shinjiro Ono owns a very sleepy Shiba Inu called Maru. And the little guy next to Maru, although…
January 21st was officially National Hug Day so we’ve compiled some of the best, cutest and funniest hugs the internet has to offer. Let’s face it, hugs are the best thing ever. #1. This momma swan scooping up her babies for…
Following the last challenge to spot the panda that drove everyone on the internet crazy, there’s a new bear on the block in the form of this brain-melting optical illusion. The illusion was created by artist Ilja Klemencov to raise awareness about the endangered…
Stop everything! Because Sriracha sachets are finally here. The world’s favorite hot sauce now comes in a packet so small it means you can take it to school, work, on holiday, or to the moon. That’s right. Gone are the days of stuffing a Sriracha bottle…
A monkey in Erode, India, amazed locals when it adopted a tiny puppy. It’s now a full-time foster mom, feeding and protecting the pooch, and the unlikely pair are always together. It was unusual enough to see a rhesus macaque monkey hanging out…
There’s nothing more horrendous than attending a wedding when you’re single AF. Hell’s probably a picnic compared to this forced gathering in beautiful attire. If you’ve ever been to a wedding by yourself, you’ll totally get these. #1. Attending without a plus-one. Not…
Wallflowers are always being told they need to be “saved” and brought out into the “light”. But times are changing, and although the world still hasn’t gotten over the love for noise and speed, these mild-mannered souls are finally being given the space to…
Some friends tip the scales mostly in their favor and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. Toxic friendships not only test your patience, but also jeopardize your mental health. If your friendship has these warning signs, it might be time to pull the plug. #1. They have something bad…
January 20th was Penguin Awareness Day and there’s no better way to be aware of penguins than looking at cute pictures of our favorite fishy/birdy hybrids. #1. Everyone loves penguins. They’re the perfect combination of cute and hilarious. #2. If you…
There’s something strange happening in Minneapolis, US, as pairs of abandoned pants are appearing all over town, frozen in the snow. Resident Tom Grotting claims to have started the trend to entertain his neighbor, Diane, who “just doesn’t like winter much”.…
A Russian artist has created dolls so astonishingly life-like that they walk a fine line between delicate, beautiful craftsmanship and beings that might come alive and murder us in our sleep. Russian doll maker Michael Zakjov crafts these astonishingly realistic dolls. He discovered his…
Ola Skekhtman is a goldsmith working in North Carolina, and makes gorgeous rings that let you wear an entire cityscape on your finger. She recreates famous city skylines from San Francisco to London and Hong Kong with silver and gold. Ola, originally from…
Professional photographer Sebastian Luczywo thought he knew all there was to know about snapping the perfect shot — until his daughter taught him to see things differently. Sebastian’s daughter Kaja, 17, has Down syndrome and when she showed the photos…