Internet

Bizarre Jellyfish-Like Creature and 10 More Strange Things the Internet Has Solved

By Jackson Chung November 11, 2017

Photo credit: Bored Panda

Ever come across an image of something that just puzzles you? Simply post it on Reddit, and you’ll have your answer in minutes. Bored Panda rounded up several strange images that were quickly solved by internet users, starting with the bizarre jellyfish-like creature above. Simply put, it’s part of a siphonophore, which superficially resemble jellyfish, with one example being the venomous Portuguese man o’ war. Continue reading to see more. Click here for a few bonus images.

Azuki the Hedgehog Gets Photographed on Camping Trip, Becomes Instagram Star

By Jackson Chung October 17, 2017

Photo credit: Instagram via Bored Panda

Azuki, a hedgehog who lives in Japan, recently went on a camping trip, and his owner posted the adventure on Instagram. Yes, the tiny hedgehog got his own set of miniature Coleman camping gear, complete with a tent, kayak, and barbecue. The food may have been plastic, but we’re sure he got plenty of treats after the shoot. Continue reading for more pictures.

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) is Shutting Down After 20-Years

By Jackson Chung October 6, 2017

AOL announced today that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service officially on December 15. The company is shutting down the service to focus “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.” Continue reading for two more videos and additional information.

Equifax Hack Could Affect 143-Million People, Company Offers Free Credit Monitoring

By Jackson Chung September 7, 2017

Equifax, a provider of consumer credit scores, announced today that a hack exposed the personal details of potentially 143 million U.S. consumers between mid-May and July. Cyber criminals allegedly accessed details, including names, social security numbers, and, in some cases, driver’s license numbers by exploiting a U.S. website application Plus, credit card numbers of around 209,000 U.S. consumers and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information of around 182,000 U.S. consumers were accessed. Continue reading for the news report and more information, including a link to check yourself.

Guy Asks Programmer to Complete Job for Free. How He Responded? Internet Gold

By Jackson Chung June 23, 2017

Photo credit: Bored Panda

Unless you’re a celebrity and / or a big name company (Google, Facebook, etc.), asking a programmer to complete a job for “exposure” simply isn’t feasible. Someone asked programmer Zach Zundel just that recently, or to be more specific, to do coding/backend work for free: “Lmao sorry friendaloo but if you want me to write you a couple thousand lines of code you get to profit from forever it’s gonna cost you,” said Zach in a tweet. Continue reading to see how the entire conversation went down.

Photographer Captures Images of New Police K-9 Recruits, Internet Goes Crazy

By Jackson Chung June 16, 2017

Photo credit: NPA4U via Bored Panda

Police dogs are nothing new, but when a photographer captured images of new K-9 recruits Lucky Star, Schumann, Feida, Brother, AJ and Full Moon for Taiwan’s National Police Agency, the internet went crazy. When they grow into their uniforms, they’ll be assigned to the agency’s K-9 Anti Bomb & Drug force and Blood Detection units in Taipei City. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Photoshop Guru Digitally Enhances Random Profile Photos from Chinese Social Media Website

By Jackson Chung June 15, 2017

Photo credit: Weibo via Bored Panda

Photoshop guru “Kanahoooo” on Chinese social media website Weibo specializes in enhancing random profile photos. Her work is so incredible that she’s amassed 430,000 followers, and the goal is to make people look “shiny,” or in other words, far different from their original photos. “Don’t believe the perfect thing you see online. If you want to find out about somebody, then see them in real life,” said Kanahoooo. Click here for a few bonus images.

Man Only Eats Ice Cream for 100-Days and Loses 32-Pounds, Becomes Internet Sensation

By Jackson Chung June 10, 2017

Too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad, but apparently, this wasn’t the case for Anthony Howard-Crow, a 32-year-old stunt dieter from Loveland, Colorado. He consumed only ice cream for 100 consecutive days, drank a small protein shake, alcohol, and managed to lose 32-pounds. “The whole point of these demonstrations is to show you – basically prove, in the best way I can – that you can eat anything you want and still lose weight,” said Anthony. Continue reading for another video and pictures of his progress.

Average Rob Photoshops Himself Napping in Celebrity Photos, Hilarity Ensues

By Jackson Chung May 23, 2017

Photo credit: Average Rob via Bored Panda

Instagram sensation “AverageRob” from Belgium may or may not have met rapper Eminem in real-life, but one thing’s for sure, he was definitely caught napping alongside the celebrity, or at least in this Photoshopped image. Other celebrity nap sightings include: Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, David Beckham, Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds, and lots more. Continue reading to see some of his most popular images. Click here to view a few bonus images.

Fire is Hot and 10 More Painfully Obvious Signs That Internet Users Have Spotted

By Jackson Chung May 18, 2017

The internet is a goldmine for wasting time, especially when it comes to memes and random images. Some users have come across quite a few painfully obvious signs that probably did not need to be put up. For example, putting a “Caution: Fire is Hot” sign right next to a scalding flame, probably isn’t the smartest idea, but whoever happens to blow right past this sign, there’s a nice fence railing to keep you safe from the heat. Continue reading to see all the signs. Click here for a few bonus images.