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74 Spot-On History Memes That Will Make Every Nerd Laugh

Asli Akalin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:02 +0000

Many people mistakenly see history as a boring subject. Learning about events that happened years ago or people who are long gone may seem like a waste of time. But the truth is, it’s actually much more than memorizing a whole lot of dates, figures, and names. And it can be pretty entertaining, too!

Just take a look at the r/HistoryMemes subreddit, which is purely dedicated to sharing epic jokes about the old days. More than 3.6M self-described history experts continuously share hilarious takes on our past and mix in a bit of fun to the facts.

We have selected some of the best posts from the r/HistoryMemes online community to show that history is anything but dull. Continue scrolling, and let us know which ones you enjoyed most!

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#1 Impressive

#2 I Am Confusion

#3 It Really Do Be Like That (Via: @russiansinlondon)

Since 2012, the r/HistoryMemes subreddit has amassed more than 3.6M members with several thousand researchers scrolling through the forum at any given time. Online communities like this one show us how learning events that happened before us can help us better understand the present.

Finding the time to explore history is always a great idea. This way, we fill our heads with compelling knowledge and valuable context that allows us to see how our actions shaped the world. While not all things in our past are fun and full of joy, there are plenty of interesting topics for virtually everyone.

To learn more about this subject and why history buffs enjoy looking at hilarious Reddit memes about our past, we reached out to Darren R. Reid, Ph.D., a lecturer in history at Coventry University. When asked whether funny pictures and jokes can be used in teaching, he said that they are a great way of communicating complex ideas in a fun and accessible way.

#4 We Love Petty

#5 Thanks For Clarifying

#6 History Meme

#7 It Do Be Like That

"They can be very clever and I think students really appreciate using memes to help them to connect to the topics they’re studying," Reid told Bored Panda. When so many people enjoy encountering funny history memes online, the lecturer said that "when they’re good, they are intelligent, witty, and fun. They also help people easily understand (and remember!) important events or ideas."

While some believe that history is a dull subject that is slowly losing its significance in the academic world, Reid said that it’s, in fact, one of the most enduring and popular ones.

"Practically everyone, at some point in their life, will set out to learn something about the past. History memes let us explore that enthusiasm in a new way, connecting with a broader and younger audience."

"If someone doesn’t love history yet, they probably haven’t learned about the area and period that will capture their imagination," he continued. "Memes are a great way to tell stories in a really accessible way — and they help people to learn about compelling chapters of the past that they didn’t even know existed."

#8 History Meme

#9 Big Brain Meme

#10 I Still Do This

#11 The Great War Was Just One Big Tragedy

Studying the little details, even if from Reddit memes, that surround a specific era or event can help us deepen our knowledge and grasp why things happened the way they did. After all, learning about our past can change our perspective, improve critical thinking, and let us come up with new brilliant ideas. While the basic facts provide us with context, understanding how civilizations, cultures, and governments evolved is the truly fascinating part.

#12 More Like Months

#13 Absolute Queen

#14 Somebody Wanna Tell Him?

#15 The More You Know

If you’re wondering why people should pursue history at all and why there are so many members in the r/HistoryMemes subreddit, it "teaches you how to investigate complex, world-shaping events," Reid explained. "It teaches you how to systematically find and analyze evidence. It teaches you how to communicate your ideas. At Coventry University, our students even learn how to make documentaries."

"People who study history become critical thinkers with a powerful analytical toolset and the ability to communicate complex ideas," he added. "Those are incredibly important skills — and they develop them whilst learning about the past and the forces that have shaped our society."

Reid stressed that studying history is not just about gaining knowledge: "It’s about gaining important skills that can be used to find success in a dizzying array of jobs and careers."

#16 Sounds Like A Donda Bar

#17 On October 26 2001, An Entire Country Decided To Wipe Their [butt] With Their Own Constitution.

#18 Come On Bruv

#19 Goes For Almost Every Movie

#20 Stock Market Hurts So Bad Rn

However, with so much information and funny history memes floating around the web, not every historic truth or detail is true. Some might even believe in false facts and bogus theories without actually knowing they are incorrect. Reid explained that we must check our sources. "The internet is an incredible tool, but it is also responsible for producing and disenchanting a lot of bad information."

#21 Who's Ready To Lose A Few Limbs And Earn A Whole Penny?

#22 Guilty Pleasure

#23 Sadge

#24 Ouch That One Hurts

"Don’t take anything for granted," he said. Today, we can find documents, letters, speeches, and many more sources quite quickly, so it’s always important to check how people support their points. "Look to the works of credible scholars to ensure the accuracy of whatever you’ve read or whatever you intend to produce," the lecturer added.

But for now, let’s return to our selection of Reddit memes on historical events, shall we? There’s still plenty of them on this list for you to check out!

#25 Who’s Down?

#26 I’m A Disappointment

#27 Aliens Do Exist

Darren R. Reid advised you to be curious and explore the past. "Learn the lessons our ancestors teach us through their words and actions. Learning about the past is one of the best ways to understand why we — all of us — act the way we do."

#28 The Good Ole Days

#29 Ethiopia Appreciation Post

#30 I Came, I Saw, I Got Misquoted

#31 Tea Merchants

#32 Team Trees, Circa 1800s

#33 We All Know The Deal

#34 You Know What Time It Is

#35 I Hear Symphonies In My Head

#36 Don’t At Me

#37 I Aways Thought That Tumblr Invented That Word

#38 He Is A Bit Stupid, Just A Bit...

#39 I’m Scared

#40 Need Some God

History can be humorous and enlightening, much like how dinosaur themes remain entertaining. Just as history memes provide a fresh look at the olden days, dinosaur puns shed light on prehistoric times in a fun way.

For more prehistoric humor, explore these hilarious dinosaur jokes that bring these ancient giants to life.

#41 Was Listening To Bush’s Post 9/11 Speech And Though Of This

#42 Shoutout To Portugal

#43 Papa Elon Got Nothing On Musa

#44 @kairoshq Is The Best Account You’re Not Following!

#45 Here They Come!

#46 How Original

#47 Comment Which One You Are

#48 I Wish They Did

#49 Spoiler Alert: He Gets Eaten By A Goddess’ Private Part

#50 Einstein Was Offered The Presidency Of Israel In 1952, But Turned It Down, Stating: "I Am Deeply Moved By The Offer From Our State Of Israel, And At Once Saddened And Ashamed That I Cannot Accept It."

#51 Me So Smart

#52 Happy 93rd Anniversary Of The Character That Ruined Public Domain

#53 Just Two Kings Appreciating Each Other

#54 But Chernoooooobyl

#55 You Better Not Complain About More Conquests.

#56 The Day I Discovered What A Real Warhammer Looked Like, My Disappointment Was Immeasurable And My Day Was Ruined

#57 I Know When I'm Lost, Time To Grind Again

#58 Kentucky Please Excuse Yourself

#59 “Importing”

#60 He Would’ve Loved Spotify Wrapped

#61 Cato Was Not Expecting That. More Context In The Comments

#62 Epic Chernobyl Meme

#63 Playing The Long Game...

#64 Who Will Win

#65 It's Legacy Lives On Through Our Glorious Memeing

#66 It Has Really Accelerated Since Industrial Period

#67 Maybe Casear Was A Bad Guy

#68 The Csx 8888 Inccident Was A Time When A Train Was Driving With No Driver And One Police Officer Legit Tried To Soot At It

#69 Temper, Temper

#70 Yikes

#71 Saucy Boi

#72 "Oh Yeah We Are Totally A Serious Company With A Bunch Of Employees!" (More Context In Comments)

#73 It Do Be Like That

#74 You Guys

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The UFC 250 Fight Was Held On The White House Lawn, Here’s 19 Of The Most Random Celebs Who Attended

Rūta Zumbrickaitė — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:48:46 +0000

June 14th, 2026, was a big day for America. Huge. President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday, but more importantly, the country's 250th Birthday had to be celebrated. This makes the USA only slightly older than most people in Congress. Dana White and the folks at UFC decided what better way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence than with a fight.

All eyes were on the White House’s South Lawn to see knockout after knockout. But not before a long list of celebs made their much-anticipated arrival. UFC Freedom 250 was, by any measure, not a normal night at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. There were troops, there was Melania, there were members of Congress, and then there was the brother of the Pope. Just another Sunday in America.

#1 Dana White

Dana Frederick White is an American businessman who is the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

#2 Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO of META.

#3 Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and former two-time unified world heavyweight champion.

Mark Zuckerberg was in the building, and like a good guest, he did not come empty-handed. The Meta CEO and Facebook founder was spotted chatting with Trump at the event, which in 2026 is somehow normalized. But the more interesting moment came when UFC president Dana White took to the microphone and made a huge announcement.

He said that Meta would be donating a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to every blind veteran in the country. The announcement came with a side of viral confusion, as social media quickly ran wild with claims that Zuckerberg had brought his father along for the night.

He had not. The man pictured with him was Don Overton, executive director of the Blinded Veterans Association and US Army veteran who lost his eyesight during Operation Desert Storm. A man who, it is fair to say, deserved to be at that announcement considerably more than anyone else in the building.

#4 John Prevost

John Joseph Prevost is the prominent older brother of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

#5 Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan is an American podcaster, stand-up comedian, UFC color commentator, and former television host.

#6 Terence Crawford

Terence "Bud" Crawford is a retired American professional boxer who is widely considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church but he has not exactly been on the same page as the Trump administration when it comes to immigration policy and foreign conflicts. But his brother Louis Prevost? Whole different story.

Louis, a self-described MAGA supporter, attended UFC Freedom 250 and was photographed with Vice President JD Vance at the event, a photo the White House wasted absolutely no time posting on X. The optics of the sitting pope's brother posing for photos at a cage-fighting event on the White House lawn are, to put it gently, a lot. But here we are. The Vatican has not commented.

#7 Tony Hinchcliffe

Tony Hinchcliffe is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host.

#8 Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish former professional footballer and currently a FOX Sports Broadcaster.

#9 Melania Trump

Melania Trump is a Slovenian-American former fashion model and the current First Lady of the United States.

Comedian Nate Bargatze is currently America's top-grossing touring comedian, and is known specifically for his clean, family-friendly, completely profanity-free material. He was photographed at UFC Freedom 250 posing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Cheryl Hines. For some of his fans, the appearance raised eyebrows.

A source close to the comedian moved quickly to clarify to the Daily Beast that the appearance was "not political" and that UFC is simply Bargatze's "favorite sport." He was there alongside MAGA-friendly comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis, which did not exactly help the optics, but the source was firm. Just a fan at the White House, posing for photos with the Health Secretary. For sports reasons, you know.

#10 Senator Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham is an American politician, attorney, and retired military officer serving as the senior U.S. Senator from South Carolina.

#11 Barron Trump

Barron William Trump is the youngest child of U.S. President Donald Trump and his third wife, First Lady Melania Trump.

#12 The Trump family with Justin Gaethje

Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist and the current undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion.

For all the famous faces who did show up, it is worth noting the ones who were invited and very deliberately did not. Dana White personally extended invitations to Adam Sandler, Jason Statham, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mario Lopez, Guy Ritchie, Jared Leto, and Tom Brady. This was a guest list that, had it materialised, would have been quite impressive. Alas, it did not come to fruition.

A source close to The Rock told Vanity Fair he would not be attending. Representatives for Sandler, Leto and Lopez confirmed the same. Reps for the others did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The White House and UFC also did not respond to requests for comment about the guest list, which is its own kind of answer.

#13 Ivanka Trump with Jared Kushner

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are prominent American business executives, real estate developers, and the high-profile daughter and son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

#14 Jaclyn Stapp with her son and JD Vance

Jaclyn Stapp is an American fashion model, beauty queen (former Miss New York USA), philanthropist, and children's book author.

#15 Nate Bargatze with Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Nate Bargatze is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer who is widely recognized as one of the most successful and highest-grossing comics in the world. Cheryl Hines is best known for her role in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and she has been married to Robert Kennedy since 2014.

No public tickets were made available for UFC Freedom 250, but that does not mean access was free. Combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani reported in May 2026 that the UFC had been circulating a "partner investment" deck offering special access packages at a reported price point of $1.5 million.

The package included a partner welcome reception, reserved press conference seating, ceremonial weigh-ins, a Zac Brown Band concert, floor seats and WWE event integration. NBC News also reported that sponsorship packages, including ringside seats, had been selling for $1 million or more. UFC sources confirmed the existence of special guest packages but declined to confirm the price.

Dana White, for his part, maintained that the event was purely a celebration of America's 250th birthday with no political agenda whatsoever. "I believe that if you are an American, no matter where you sit politically, tonight was a proud night," he said. The tickets were free. The seats were a million dollars. America's birthday, everybody.

Were you surprised by any of these faces? Share your thoughts about the UFC250 event with us in the comments!

#16 David Ellison

David Ellison is an American media proprietor, film producer, and billionaire executive who serves as the Chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance.

#17 Jack Osbourne

Jack Osbourne is the youngest child and only son of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne

#18 Rep. Randy Fine

Randy Fine is an American politician and former gambling industry executive serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district.

#19 Brett Baier, Will Cain and Harris Faulkner

Bret Baier, Will Cain, and Harris Faulkner are all prominent anchors and hosts at the Fox News Channel.

21 Mind-Bending Dilemmas That’ll Challenge Your Morals: Vote Now & See Where You Stand

Armandas Lukoševičius — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:35:04 +0000

Can you make the right choice when every advantage comes with a hidden cost? It is time to test your personal values, decision-making skills, and critical thinking. Will you prioritize personal gain, or will the harsh reality of the consequences hold you back?

This thought-provoking poll presents 21 tough psychological dilemmas and hypothetical scenarios for you to face. Each question offers an incredible superpower, life upgrade, or unique advantage, but there is a catch. Every single benefit is tied to a severe consequence. Will your vote match the masses, or will you make the controversial sacrifice? Let’s see!

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#1 You can shapeshift into anyone on Earth, but you can never turn back into yourself.

#2 You instantly become a millionaire, but you must work as a sewer pipe cleaner for 20 hours every week, and if you lose or change this job, you lose all of your riches and whatever you spent them on as well.

#3 You become a legendary musician, but you can only play songs written by other people.

#4 You become part of the most fun and entertaining friend group, but each one of you lives on a different continent.

#5 You lose all of the traits that you dislike about yourself, but half are applied to your significant other at random.

#6 You become the funniest, most charming person in any room, but nobody ever takes you seriously.

#7 You can summon any item at will, but it always appears 2 miles above your head.

#8 You become an expert in any chosen field, but you cannot work or do research in it.

#9 You become immune to all and any diseases, but every time you are supposed to get sick, it instead affects one of your distant relatives.

#10 You win every argument, but you must apologize for it the next day.

#11 You can host the most lavish parties you can imagine, all free of cost, but you’re solely responsible for all of the cleanup.

#12 You get promoted to CEO, but you must fire your closest workplace friend on day one.

#13 You have flawlessly healthy gums and teeth, never get cavities or other dental issues, but only if you brush twice a day with hot sauce.

#14 Your rent is now always free, but you must move to a different place every six months and cannot move into the same place twice.

#15 You gain the ability to travel in time, but to do it, you possess the body of a random person from the era and territory of your choice and only return to your own body when returning to the current time.

#16 You can speak every language fluently, but you can only understand other people when they speak in your native language.

#17 You can eat for free at any restaurant, but you must dip every bite in ketchup every time you eat out or get takeout.

#18 You can travel anywhere in the world, all expenses covered, but you can never take anyone with you, meet anyone you already know, or make any friends on any trips for the rest of your life.

#19 You always know when someone is lying, but you can never speak about it or point it out in any way.

#20 You memorize the entire internet database, but you can only recall facts when someone else specifically asks you about it.

#21 You get an infinite budget to fund your hobbies, but you can only keep every item you buy with it for up to a week before it disappears.

40 Hospital Stories Involving Patients Who Lacked Basic Survival Instincts

Asli Akalin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:37:03 +0000

Life is a miracle, not just in the sense that it seems quite infrequent in the universe, but that some people, despite seemingly their best efforts, are still alive. Common sense is not nearly as common as one might think but through the magic of the internet, we can read and hear about all the unhinged thoughts people have had.

A netizen asked medical professionals about patients who had so little common sense that they were surprised they had managed to live so long. The responses were both terrifying and hilarious in equal measure, so get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite stories, and comment your own experiences.

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#1

The number of patients who I watched die from COVID while refusing to acknowledge its existence is staggering.

#2

I used to be a medical oxygen tech, mostly doing in home work. One guy was on such a high concentration that he would have drawn nearly zero oxygen from breathing regular atmosphere. This required 2 heavy duty machines hooked up in tandem just to keep him barely alive. This was explained ad nauseum to him and his wife with full signed documentation of every conversation. They'd shut one machine off because they decided it was too loud. He'd take his mask off because he decided it was too cold. She would unplug the hose if she decided it was in the way. So on and so on, literally everything you could think of that would restrict or cut off his oxygen intake. Then they would panic and call our emergency service when he started to have a reaction to no oxygen intake. I lived not even 5min away, right beside out EMS/Fire Station, and the call would always come to me to "fix" the machines at random times of the day and night, 3-7 days a week. They refused to call 911 because they 'didn't want to make a scene'. This went on for ages, well over 18 months, until he was having trouble sleeping one night and shut the machines off before going back to bed. Its been years and I still see the wife around town, she always glares at me as if I'm the one who killed him.

#3

Woman comes in with no prenatal care to labor and delivery in labor. OBGYN Resident taking a history: Do you have any allergies? Patient: yes I’m allergic to water Resident: …ok… what kind of reaction happens when you drink water? Patient: oh it makes me pee Yeah lady that’s a feature not a bug

To be fair, pre-modern health specialists had just as little common sense as some of the patients mentioned here. Bloodletting was a shockingly common procedure that generally left the person weak and more susceptible to disease, and it’s particularly strange how often it was employed given that at the time people did already know how important it was to have blood.

Traditional Chinese medicine goes even further, as one of the main funders of the ivory trade. Multiple animal species are at risk because people, despite living in a modern, educated society, still think a random rhino’s horn will magically heal them. Even though they can very easily compare the effects of traditional medicine compared to modern medicine, people still chose the former.

#4

I'm a vet. A few years ago I had a client bring his young cat in complaining of lethargy. Besides being a bit underweight, the physical exam was unremarkable so I asked more questions about the cat's diet: Me: What do you feed the cat? Owner: [online trendy raw food brand] Me: How is his appetite? Does he finish what you feed him? Owner: Yes, he always eats everything. Me: How much do you feed him? Owner: 1/2 cup. Me: Once or twice daily? Owner: Once every 3 or 4 days. Me: ........ You only feed your cat twice a week? Owner: I believe in a more natural feeding approach, and based on my research that's how often cats eat in the wild. This owner was slowly starving his cat to death based on some cockamamie idea he'd made up watching National Geographic. I had to explain to him that domestic cats are not tigers, and that small wildcats eat 10-20 small meals daily. Surprise surprise the cat's lethargy and weight improved with regular feeding.

#5

I'm in the ER. So many stories. The one that left me dumbfounded was a woman was brought in by her sister for pelvic cramps, amenorrhea for three months. Lo and behold, she's pregnant. Sister informs me that she sleeps with the Brazilian construction workers building the condo complex next door. I ask if they have any questions. The patient asked me if her baby would come out speaking Spanish. After a long pause, and her sister staring at the ceiling, I told her, No, because they speak Portuguese in Brazil. Patient seemed relieved and the sister hustled her out of the ER before I could discharge her.

#6

Lady brings her baby into the ER with a rectal temp of 103. Kids tachy as h**l and looks like s**t. Refuses all medications. Says she doesn't believe in them and wonders why her herbal tea (she brought a jug of it) isn't working. Wants us to just check her out. Thinks a children's emergency room just checks them out. Try to explain why the kid needs an nsiad. Keeps refusing. Says she doesn't know what's in it. I bring up that fact she had her kid in a hospital, and that she recovered medication herself (IV, epidural, etc). Doesn't budge. Only concerned for herself, told her that when the kid has a seizure or goes unresponsive and you call 911, you can expect the medics to give the kid everything it needs regardless of whether you like it or not. Only when the doc threatened to contact social services for child endangerment and abuse did she start to listen. For like 5 whole seconds. Left against medical advice. People like this exist and breed.

Other attempts to systematically approach medicine have just as many strange ideas. The ancient Greeks, for all their developments, still believed that the body was run by four humors that correspond, improbably, to earth, wind, water, and fire. How exactly earth and fire were vitally important to the operation of our body was never properly explained, as one doesn’t have to be a modern scientist to see how fire can hurt a lot more than it heals.

#7

Not me but my mother would pick up shifts as a nurse sometimes in Labour and Delivery and she had met a handful of women who didn’t know the baby was going to be coming out of their vaginas. Like no clue. My mom usually said something like “how you got it in is how it’s coming out honey”. This was the late 90 early 2000s.

#8

Optometrist here. If I had a nickel for every time someone said they use urine for eyedrops I would have $0.10. Which is not a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

#9

Working midnight in the ER. Family brings in a 4 year old at 2 am-ish. I ask them what is wrong. Them: “Ask him (the 4 year old). He said he needed to see a doctor.” Me: “Did he say anything was wrong?” Them: “No. He said he needed to see a doctor, so brought him.” [A quick back and forth that firmly establishes that they actually showed up in the ER at 2 am, purely because the 4 year old said he needed to see a doctor and they don’t know why] Me to child: “Why do you need to see a doctor?” Kid: “The doctor has suckers.” Me: 😳 To be clear, it is the parents who lack sense and not the kid.

Medieval logic had a certain logic to it, however. Once you accept that the disease is supernatural, generally a sign or punishment from God, then the doctor can focus on treating the symptoms, as the cause is, obviously, the transgressions of the victim. This also meant that doctors could easily explain why draining a person's blood seemed to [end] them, as really it was God’s punishment, not poor medicine at fault.

#10

I'm a nurse. This isn't about a patient rather than my dad. He is convinced that insulin is what is giving people diabetes and doctors are prescribing it just to make money. After 30 minutes of telling him why that's wrong, he said not to be so liberal and I didn't understand because I'm not a doctor...

#11

Former vet tech. Had a women scream at me and my vet for telling her it's the law to have your dog vaccinated against rabies. She said the rabies vaccine causes autism in dogs and makes puppies stupid. Side note: 3 weeks later her puppy died of parvo. She got another one immediately after and did not clean her home. 2 more died in the following months. Animal control and the city had to get involved.

#12

Not me but my wife who is a vet: had a client who got mad at her because he didn't realize that once he neutered his dog that he wouldnt be able to breed it.

This is also why people would often travel to monasteries to be healed. If the affliction is divine in nature, one would have to fix their relationship with God to get anything done. On the one hand, this would actually remove some sick individuals from urban centers, although we now can imagine the strain that pre-car overland travel would have on an ill individual.

#13

Rural ER doc here: 35 year old female walks in with right sided jaw/neck swelling. “ I think it happened because I ate some meat yesterday that my body is reacting to” … 10 minutes later : “oh yeah, and I accidentally swallowed a bee and it stung me in my mouth right before this happened. Sorry I forgot to mention that”

#14

I worked ED for 10 years. Everyday. Everyday people come in and it shocks you how they managed to evade death for that long. One of the worst was we had a guy come in. He was a twin. He told us he needed to get checked for STDs because his sister apparently just got one. We of course had to ask if he has had [intimacy] with her and he said no, but they were twins so what she has, so does he. After a collective sigh of relief that this wasn’t some weird Alabama your my sister s**t, we had to educate him that is not how it worked at all.

#15

This was one of the funniest yet cutest one, was a studen doing a shift in Andrology/reproductive health Doc: *So you’re trying to have kids but not managing to. So do you have any other kid?* Patient: *yes Doc I have one. * Doc: *ok so we need to do this and this and that * Patient: *Ok great* Then he proceeds to visit him and stuff, after which he goes away. After a couple secs he knocked the door again saying: *Hello Doc, my wife told me that it would be relevant to you that the son I have is adopted, but that’s make no difference to me I always considered my own son!*

Many of these practices stayed around until the 19th century, when, finally, a more systematic approach was applied. George Washington, for example, had his blood drained as a response to a sore throat, which most likely made a common ailment worse and resulted in his death. There doesn't seem to have been a good understanding among medical specialists that the same procedure they had done for over a thousand years was, actually, killing people.

#16

Had an adult male patient who needed a Foley catheter. His mother was in the room, and they both lived together in the backwoods of TN. I informed them both of the order for a catheter, how it works, and why it was needed. His mother stated “Well he’s still a virgin and I’m not sure I’m comfortable with his virginity being taken in a hospital.”

#17

Not a personal experience, but one from a colleague of mine (I only saw the pics). So this 60 something year old suffers from an acute complication and gets a Pacemaker to solve the problem. Everything goes normally and as planned, he recovers, every care and meds that he needs to take are prescribed, explained and medical appointments with a Cardiologist/Arritmologist are scheduled so that he may get the follow-up he needs. The man then prooceds to never show up to any appointment and never answear any calls from the hospital to know of him and reschedule. This went on for around 3 years. Until he shows up without former warning and asks to talk with the doctor that did the procedure to put his pacemaker. People are weirded out but seeing that on that day the doctor was present and this patient was in clear distress, they talk to him and manage a couple of minutes to have the doctor check on him. Inside the appointment room, the doctor takes notice that this man is wearing a bra inside his shirt. The man explains he has been wearing his daughters bra for 3 months after his "problem" got worse. The shirt is asked to be taken off and there he stands, the shirtless man wearing his daughters bra, showing off the pacemaker, that should have been kept inside his body, dangling outside of it, being hold by the left bra cup, with a big infected open wound above it with the pacemaker leads still inserted onto his veins and connected to his heart. Nobody has any idea how the man let that situation come to be or how he didnt die of sepsis or any other health problem that may appear for that matter. TLDR: Man gets a Pacemaker. Doesnt show up to appointments. Three years later comes to the hospital looking for help, wearing his daughters bra for 3 months, to serve as a holder for the pacemaker that got out of his body from his infected open wound.

#18

A family members worked at a hospital and had a patient come in with really strange physical and seemingly neurological issues. Couldn’t figure out what was causing it. Didn’t match anything he knew of and tests were inconclusive. He asked her to walk him through her day. Turns out she was drinking a cup of bleach a day and bathing in it to keep clean and healthy her whole life. Same with her family…. Who all died very young. She could not accept that drinking bleach was bad for her health.

#19

Had an 18 or 19 year old girl come in my ER with some complaint that required an X-ray. It’s standard that we do a urine pregnancy test prior to imaging on any female of childbearing years. She insisted she’d never had [intimacy] and there was zero possibility of pregnancy. We did the test anyway and it resulted that she was pregnant. We did a blood pregnancy test to confirm the result, since she insisted she couldn’t possibly be pregnant because she’d never had [intimacy]. That was positive too. We gave her a few minutes to herself to figure out what the h**l happened, and when I returned to check on her a short time later she asked me if she could get pregnant even though her boyfriend, “didn’t go all the way in.” She 100% believed that long as his [private part] wasn’t entirely in her it didn’t count as [intimacy]. It took nearly a half hour of explaining reproduction to her for her to understand that whether it’s halfway in or all the way in sperm travel.

#20

I have a heard a story about a patient on whom it was impressed that she couldn't miss her fractions of radiotherapy if she was busy, and to inform us if she couldn't make the appointment. She couldn't make it. So she sent her *twin sister* to receive the radiation therapy in her place. She answered yes to all the ID Questions. Had the same birthday etc. It was noticed when radiographers had trouble matching her to the CT. Because the CT was of a person who had undergone a mastectomy. Whilst the "patient", still had both [private parts]. This, many years later, is told to new staff during training about the importance of ensuring correct identification - because you would be stunned the number of people who try to skip the queue. The number isn't high. But it isn't Zero.

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Had a patient come in for facial burns because he smoked while wearing his oxygen....twice....in the same week....

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Diabetic patient with foot ulcers that kept being infected with a lot of different gut microbes. Turned out he used to put his foot in the toilet and scrub the open ulcers with the toilet brush.

#23

Had a buddy who was an EMT, he was called out to a location for a gunshot wound. Apparently what happened is a father was mowing his lawn when he accidentally touched part of the mower near the engine and burned his hand. He got mad at the lawnmower, pulled out his pistol, and shot it. The bullet ricocheted and hit his son in the leg.

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Wife brought dude to the ED because he wasn’t really talking to her, or doing much for that matter. For 4 days!! Turns out he stopped taking his blood thinners because “I don’t feel any better when I take it” and they could not afford it (f*****g American healthcare system). Anyways, he had a huge stroke. Basically 1/4 of his brain was just liquified mush. Please Reddit, bring your loved ones to the ED immediately when they cannot talk to you. And for f***s shake, do not stop taking your anticoagulation unless a doctor tells you to stop.

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I floated to the COVID floor when I was a new CNA at the hospital. A 40-something man with no history of breathing problems was on 5 Liters of continuous oxygen regardless of activity level. (For those who aren't medical, that is a lot for someone that age. Older folks on continuous oxygen are typically on 2 Liters during the day.) He told every single person who came into his room about how COVID was a hoax. At that moment I realized how deranged people have become, and began to worry about my right-wing relatives. I was correct to worry, as when they got COVID they proceeded to take ivermectin and s**t their brains out, and STILL ARGUED WITH ME THAT IT WAS SMART TO TAKE IT.

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I am a dermatologist in India. As is the culture here, people eat with their hands, and almost all of our curries or even other dry side dishes have a lot of turmeric. It is common knowledge to anyone born and brought up in India, that this means the nails of your dominant hand (statistically the right hand) are going to be yellow-stained, because we have seen this happen since our childhood. Usually this wears off in about a day and a half if you wash it a couple of times. Cut to the first patient in my OPD, a young girl in her early 20s, very anxious. Me : "What brings you here today?" P : "Doc, my right hand fingernails keep getting yellow discoloured." Me : "Only right hand ?" P : "Yes. And only after meals." Me : "Erm..do you eat with your hands?" P : "Yes, always." Me : "So...You know it's just turmeric right?" P : "Yes, but can you make it stop happening." Me : "For God's sake, use a spoon." P : "So you mean there is no medicine to make it stop?" Me : .... P : ..... Me : **NO**! This might hit home more with people of South Asian cultures or people who habitually eat turmeric-cooked food with their hands. Anyway, for a grown-a*s person to complain of this was just well surprising and a little ridiculous.

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Saw a chart once where a person came in for a burn to their eye. They told the Dr they read online that warm milk in the eye can help with irritation and their eyes were irritated. So they BOILED milk and then poured it in their eye. Burned it all.

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Former practicing surgeon: Male came in with a small bowling pin up his backside, for the third time!

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While in PA school I was educating a guy and his pregnant wife on a vasectomy. I’m about halfway through my deal when he cuts me off and asks, ‘Just give it to me straight, can I keep them in a jar after?’ …dude thought he was going to get his balls chopped off at the request of his wife. Needless to say he was very happy and much more on board to go through with the procedure. Props to him for thinking he was ~literally~ getting his balls removed to prevent having anymore kids.

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"So, you're lactose intolerant?" "yes" "And you knew this before?" "yes" "And you drank a milkshake?" "yes" "What size?" "Large" The rest of the night was the kid screaming and groaning in the ED waiting room.

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I always hate seeing the patient who weighs over 600lbs and comes to the ED for shortness of breath and refuses to acknowledge that their weight may have something to do with it. It’s not their weight that bothers me it’s the utter lack of common sense.

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I worked in cancer research/surgery a couple years ago. There is a good amount of people who will refuse to have a small removal/surgery because they think holistic medicine or praying it away will work. They always come back and we always have to remove so much more. One time a patient had a melanoma on their calf and the doctor wanted to do a simple wide excision, but they left because they wanted to pray it away. Came back a couple months later because it got bigger and we had to amputate their leg. Pretty sure they had positive lymph nodes at that point too.

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Saw a comment once of a woman who was advised to eat a packet of oatmeal for breakfast each morning to help with her weight. She came back in for checkups over the course of many months and was somehow gaining weight faster and blood work was getting worse even though she swore up and down she was following the diet. Everyone was baffled until they questioned her further and learned that she had been eating a packAGE of oatmeal COOKIES every morning for breakfast.

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ER nurse with 7 years experience. The list is nearless endless. People with massive burns because they smoked in bed is not as rare as you'd think. But the one that got me the most was a guy who came in for chest pain and fatigue. Ekg revealed he was having a really bad heart attack. Activated or cath lab for emergency stents to hopefully save the guys life. They almost always access the patient through the groin for the procedure so one of our jobs in the ER is to shave the patients groin to prep them for cath lab. We get the clippers out (we done use actual razors anymore) and informed the guy we needed to shave him. He refused. No problem, we will let cath lab do it once he's knocked out. Nope, guy refuses to sign the consent for the stents because he doesn't want his [private parts] shaved. After trying to educate him, pleading with him, and contacting every [darn] lawyer the hospital has... The guy signed him self out AMA and went home. He would rather die than have his curlies shaved. We looked up his address and we weren't the closest hospital so if he died at home, medics would take him to a different hospital. Doubt he survived the day.

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I’m a pharmacist. One evening shift I was working a relief shift (not my usual pharmacy). A man comes in looking distressed. Man: I had sexual relations with a woman I do not intend to pursue a long term relationship with. (Yes. He said it just like that) Me: okay. I’m assuming there was an accident or it was unprotected. How long ago did it happen? Man: last night, at 7pm on the couch. (Woah [too much information], I just need to know approximate time to know if plan B will work o.o) Me: we have this medication called Plan B, and since the incident happened within 72 hours- Man: oh yes, I got that for her already yesterday right after we finished. We want to know if there is anything we can do to know if she is pregnant now. Me: unfortunately not. She’ll have to wait 3 weeks or so to see if she gets her period, and if she doesn’t then she can do a pregnancy test then. Theoretically you could do a blood test for faster results, but that would also not be until a couple of weeks, at least. Man: we’re just really anxious because she really doesn’t want to be pregnant. Is there anything that she can take to prevent the pregnancy? Any multivitamin? Minerals? Food? Me: she’s already taken it, which was the plan B. There are some other options but those are prescriptions. And no, there are no over-the-counter products she can take. Man: What about me? Is there anything I can take now to prevent the pregnancy? Any multivitamins or minerals? Me:……………………………..No sir. There isn’t anything you can take *now*

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Just yesterday a child patient needed a blood transfusion. The mother was apprehensive because they thought their kid could be vaccinated through the transfusion.

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My mom is an OBGYN, in the field for over 30 years. The stories I hear from her blow my mind. She had a patient, pregnant with her second child, who genuinely believed small pieces of her organs traveled through the umbilical cord and into babies. That’s how they get their organs.

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Not a medical professional, but I used to volunteer at a free medical clinic to take vitals and histories. A woman came in with pneumonia and wanted to know why her normal treatment of drinking half a bottle of Listerine and smoking a pack of cigarettes a day wasn't working. I asked why she thought smoking was good treatment for a lung infection and she said, "Indians used to purify the ground by burning all the weeds away before planting, so I'm smoking to purify my lungs." I left that one to the doctor.

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Not me, but sibling - I don't think he'd mind me sharing the story just on the off chance it prevents someone else from making this mistake. Lots of surgeons have a similar story, but thankfully this one doesn't end in someone's death. Parents claim their child hasn't eaten anything before surgery, as they were carefully directed. Turns out they thought the surgical team was just being cruel to their child and when she said she was hungry that morning, they detoured on their way to the surgical center and got her a full Southern breakfast. She [darn] near died aspirating biscuits and gravy. I've rarely seen my brother so angry (and disgusted - somehow biscuits and gravy looks even more nauseating the second time around) and he was just recounting what had happened. I have no doubt he tore a strip off the parents once their five-year-old was stabilized, and they probably still felt justified and angry at the surgeon for telling them what they could and could not feed their child right before anesthesia. ETA The parents did in fact feel justified and hard-done-by, although afaik they didn't express anger at my brother (knowing him, they didn't get a word in edgewise). Definitely no acknowledgment or realization that they could easily have killed their own child or that they'd made a bad decision. I remember they were annoyed by her whining for food.

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I worked for an OBGYN who had a patient he prescribed vaginal suppositories for. When she complained of no improvement, she came back in for another exam. He found 7 FOIL WRAPPED suppositories in her [private part].

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25 Normal Everyday Things That Backfire If You Ignore The Manual

Asli Akalin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:36:02 +0000

In May 2002, Santiago Cañizares, one of the best soccer goalkeepers in the world at that time, and the undisputed number one of the Spanish national team, dropped a bottle of aftershave on the floor, and a rather large shard of glass penetrated his flesh, thus severing a tendon in his right foot and forcing the player to miss the upcoming World Cup.

Spain were knocked out in the quarter finals that year, and the incident with the unlucky goalkeeper only highlights that even the most seemingly simple and innocent things can become [darn] dangerous if handled carelessly. So here's a selection of similar items and things made by Bored Panda, based on this viral thread in the AskReddit community.

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One of my favorite phrases is that the only difference between being medicine and being poison is the dosage.

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Water. Obviously, we need it to survive. But it will [end] us if we drink too much, drink the wrong kind, or fall into a bunch of it.

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Garage doors. Mess with the springs and they will f*** you up

In fact, almost any thing that surrounds us can become dangerous. You can hammer nails, or you can hit someone with a hammer, stairs help us go up and down, but we also often fall from them, and water, although it is a vital element for us - have you even looked at the statistics on drownings around the world?

If not, voila - according to the World Health Organization data, back in 2019, an estimated 236,000 people died from drowning all over the world, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. In other words, danger can lie in wait for us almost everywhere.

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CLEANING SUPPLIES. so so so many people blindly mix cleaning chemicals. you can create so much deadly other chemicals its insane.

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Your bathroom. Many people get hurt badly in slip in the bathroom. Oddly enough, we tend to use materials that are rather slick when wet when building them too

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There was an interesting series of events at a glass factory. They kept having accidents but they weren't keeping the detail, so they were forced to start keeping accident records. After a month or so, a pattern emerged. The workers were not being hurt by the glass, as you'd expect in a glass factory. No, the majority of accidents were around using Stanley knives. They had proper equipment to handle the glass, but no hand protection when using the knives. Hence, more accidents.

“If you’ve read any safety instructions, for example, for any household appliance, you’ve probably been surprised by the numerous truisms that are written there,” says Valery Bolgan, a journalist and editor-in-chief of the Intent news agency from Ukraine, whom Bored Panda asked for a comment here. “But this just means that the creators of these instructions tried to provide for all possible negative consequences of using this item.”

“In the old days it was said that every line of the military regulations was written in blood - because the cost of a mistake is incredibly high, and this is probably true. That is why, no matter how self-evident this or that point in the safety instructions may seem, it is still better to read everything and remember. So that later, based on our example, new paragraphs of these instructions will not be drawn up..." Valery summarizes.

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Ink cap mushrooms are edible foragable mushrooms, but if consumed with alcohol they become toxic. One example of why using foraging apps to identify a yes or no answer as to whether something is edible isn't a great idea.

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Pressure cookers. I’ve always been scared of pressure cookers.

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Stairs

By and large, it is not the things and phenomena themselves that are dangerous - it is human stupidity and inattention that make them so. And disregard for the rules. It may work one time and look [darn] cool, a second time, a third time... but there will come another time when the luck runs out, and it’s good if the person gets away with just an injury.

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Hairspray and any spray that can be used as an impromptu flamethrower in general. Water and bathroom floors. More people are killed or injured in accidents in bathrooms than most people realize. Any corner. The corner of a table or the corner of a cabinet door. Never leave those doors open. It takes one wrong step to lose an eye. Bleach. It’s poisonous, it can blind you if it gets in your eyes, and it makes lots of smoke if mixed with brake fluid.

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Using any gym machine..

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Salt. Sprinkle it on your food and you're fine, but consume 10 teaspoons at once and you could die.

No, the entire list we have given here does not in any way mean that you need to lock yourself at home in horror and not go out anywhere in fear for your own life and health (after all, even in our home, there are many potentially dangerous things). But it was not for nothing that the ancient Romans said “forewarned is forearmed!” so please feel free to scroll this selection to the very end and perhaps add in the comments your own ideas on the phantom menaces surrounding us here, there and everywhere.

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Vitamins. Vitamin A overdose is the reason why people stranded in the poles stay away from polar bears. Edit: I meant by eating polar bears lol

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eating a whole cherry. This is because cherry pits contain the glycoside amidalin, which, when it enters the stomach, under the influence of the previous juice, forms a strong poison, hydrocyanic acid. 50 cherry pits can [end] a person, but 15 is enough for a child! 10 - will cause poisoning.

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A car.

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Visine.

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Electricity

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Microwave ovens. Place it on the counter and use it to heat food, perfectly safe. Take the magnetron out of it to do fractal wood burning, high probability of death

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Definitely, the humble toaster! It's all fun and games until you need a smoke detector concerto at breakfast

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A credit card, easy slippery slope lol.

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Oxygen

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Tampons

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Compressed air

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Apples. If you eat around 200 of them, including the core, you'll have consumed enough cyanide to be fatal.

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Cinnamon

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Checkered Past Of Staff Member Emerges In Disturbing Videos After Rope Jumper Lost Her Life Over Fool Mistake

Lei RV — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:53:21 +0000

The tragic rope-jump accident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman in Brazil has taken another disturbing turn after videos linked to one of the accused staff members resurfaced online.

The controversy stems from the June 13 incident at Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge) in Limeira, São Paulo, where Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas lost her life after she was thrown from a high platform without the safety rope attached.

Amid the controversy, several unsettling videos featuring one of the accused operators, Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, have emerged, appearing to show him performing dangerous stunts with young children at the same site.

“This is soo sad. Complete incompetence by everyone. Absolutely unimaginable!” wrote one user.

One of the accused, Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, regularly shared videos of dangerous stunts filmed at the site on his social media

Image credits: dudz.rodrigues/Instagram

A witness who was present during the fatal accident alleged that staff members at the activity site forgot to secure the safety rope before Maria Eduarda was launched from the platform.

Following the 40-meter (131-foot) drop, Freitas succumbed to multiple traumatic injuries.

Viral videos of the accident circulating on social media reportedly captured the final moments before the tragedy.

In the clip, three employees were seen carrying Maria toward the jumping structure, and moments later, she was thrown from the platform.

Image credits: RT_com/X

Seconds after her launch, people screamed in panic, “The rope!” but it was too late.

A witness who was waiting in line behind Maria alleged to local media outlets that the operators did not perform a final gear or connection check before sending her off the ledge.

According to investigating authorities, two men fled the scene immediately after the accident and were later found in a wooded area with assistance from the Águia police helicopter.

JUST IN: 21-year-old dies after workers forget to attach safety rope and push her off 40-meter bridge in São Paulo’s Limeira, Brazil pic.twitter.com/ceqniPJkUs

— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) June 13, 2026

While authorities initially detained six individuals at the scene for questioning following the tragedy, three men, Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, Vitor de Freitas Gonçalves, and Maicon Fernandes Cintra, have since been officially arrested and charged in connection with the case.

All three men remain in jail facing charges of homicide with eventual intent, a specific legal classification under the Brazilian Penal Code.

It applies when a person does not explicitly set out to k*ll someone but knowingly engages in a highly dangerous activity and consciously accepts the risk that their actions could result in another person’s passing.

Three staff members who allegedly launched Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas from the bridge have been arrested

Image credits: luisfelipeegoroff/Instagram

Amid this legal development, the Daily Mail published a report revealing Luis’s history of performing highly dangerous jumps at the site.

In a video dating back to 2023, shared on his own social media account, Egoroff was seen jumping off Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge) while holding a young boy in his arms.

Multiple other clips captured instructors and staff members diving off the platform and swinging perilously close to the massive, weathered concrete support columns of the abandoned rail crossing.

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Their flight paths frequently cleared the solid infrastructure by mere inches.

Videos also showed instructors performing complex mid-air flips, inversions, and acrobatic tricks while holding onto the swinging cords with just one hand during the 40-meter (131-foot) drop.

As Bored Panda previously reported, one such clip went viral on X, reigniting concerns about the activity at the site.

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A man who appeared to be a member of the event staff was seen carrying a child in his arms while the pair took part in the jump.

One angry netizen wrote, “In the same place where they threw the girl off the bridge without the rope, these parents put their children’s lives at risk. They should take custody of these children away from the hands of these irresponsible people.”

Another user added, “If you want to jump, jump. But taking a child along is an atrocious act of irresponsibility.”

In a disturbing video, Egoroff was seen holding a child in one arm while performing a dangerous jump from the controversial site

Image credits: luisfelipeegoroff/Instagram

Others expressed, “This kind of behavior, known as risky conduct, when encouraged at such a young age, will strongly contribute to raising children who are more impulsive and addicted to taking dangerous risks.”

During police questioning and court testimony, the men reportedly told investigators they did not know who was responsible for attaching Maria’s safety rope.

However, their attorney told local media outlet Metropoles, “I spoke with them, and they were all responsible for the inspection. First, they put on a kind of vest, and then the rope.”

Image credits: Metropoles/X

Egoroff testified that the informal group did not assign specific safety responsibilities to individual members.

Instead, he argued that equipment checks were carried out “jointly” by whoever happened to be near the platform, resulting in a complete lapse in accountability.

The investigating police officer, Andréa Dantas Levy, noted that the instructors described experiencing a collective “blackout” or momentary mental void right as they lifted Maria into the launch position.

The woman who was thrown off a 130-foot bridge without a cord in Brazil was still alive when an off-duty nurse got to her on the ground.

“I even talked to her… I told her, ‘Nobody dies on my shift.’ Even though I wasn’t on my shift…” said nurse Rayza Dias.

Three of the… pic.twitter.com/oEAzusrFV2

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 15, 2026

As per O Globo, Levy shared, “They said they can’t remember where and when the fault occurred, who would have to have put it [the rope], and didn’t.”

She added, “The third, who held [her] legs, said he was only called in to help with the throw.”

Following the tragedy, an off-duty nurse, Rayza Dias, who had been waiting in line for the same activity, witnessed the drop and immediately scrambled down the steep, muddy, and dangerous embankment.

All three men have been formally charged with homicide with eventual intent, a specific offense under the Brazilian Penal Code

Image credits: thepolandnews_/X

When Rayza reached Maria at the bottom of the drop, she confirmed that the young woman was still showing signs of life.

Rayza revealed that she was briefly conscious enough to interact.

In an emotional interview with Brazilian TV network Domingo Espetacular, Rayza recalled trying to comfort her, saying, “I even talked to her. I have a habit of joking and saying, ‘Nobody d*es on my shift.’ And I told her, ‘Duda, nobody d*es on my shift.’ Even though I wasn’t on my shift there.”

The adventure activity has since been completely shut down by law enforcement.

Image credits: dudz.rodrigues/Instagram

Police also closed the platform and the surrounding area at Ponte do Esqueleto while investigators evaluated the scene.

Ponte do Esqueleto is a long-abandoned rail crossing that legally belongs to the federal government.

Following the tragedy, Limeira City Hall announced legal action against federal authorities over what officials described as negligence regarding the bridge.

“If you want to jump, jump. But taking a child along is an atrocious act of irresponsibility,” fumed one social media user

I Illustrate The Hilarious Reality Of A Rescue Dog And A Cat Living Together (25 New Comics)

John Y. — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:39:07 +0000

Wilson is a rescue dog. Dewey is a pedigreed cat who was perfectly happy before Wilson showed up. Saved & Spoiled is my comic about the two of them learning to live under one roof – a mix of rivalry, reluctant friendship, and the everyday chaos anyone with both a dog and a cat will recognize.

I’m the creator of the comic, John Yuskaitis, and the strip started the day Wilson arrived to find Dewey had zero interest in welcoming a dog into his carefully managed world. These 25 comics follow them through the ordinary stuff: food, barking, walks, and whatever’s happening on the other side of a closed door – Wilson anxious about all of it, and Dewey watching like the only sensible one in the house.

It’s all inspired by my own life with rescue dogs. Some of the comics are debuting exclusively here on Bored Panda. I hope you enjoy them!

More info: savedspoiled.com | Instagram | Facebook | x.com

#1 Wilson Asks Serious Cat Questions

#2 Dewey Meets The New Arrival

#3 Wilson Works The Dinner Table

#4 Wilson Guards The Door

#5 Wilson Heads Out, Sort Of

#6 Dewey Suspects Everyone

#7 Wilson Asks About The Cat Life

#8 Wilson Takes Lookout Duty

#9 Wilson Wants To Borrow A Toy

#10 Wilson's Walk Condition

#11 Someone Surveys The Mess

#12 Wilson Tries To Settle In For The Night

#13 Wilson Hears Something

#14 Dewey Judges Wilson

#15 Wilson Gets The Tour

#16 Wilson Introduces Himself To Dewey

#17 Wilson's Play Time

#18 Dewey Eyes A Sleeping Dog

#19 Wilson Gets A New Food

#20 Wilson Claims The Bed

#21 Wilson Helps Dewey… Maybe

#22 Wilson Reads The Humans

#23 Wilson Finally Gets His Way

#24 Dewey Waxes Hygiene

#25 Wilson Makes A Break For It

This Photographer Captured Antarctica’s Frozen Landscapes From A Red-Sailed Schooner (42 Pics)

Community Panda — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:14:51 +0000

Antarctica is one of those places that already feels almost unreal, but through the lens of photographer Daniel Kordan, its frozen landscapes become even more cinematic. Towering icebergs, quiet waters, snow-covered peaks, and endless shades of blue create a setting that looks untouched by time. Add a schooner with striking red sails into the frame, and the result is a series of photographs that feel both adventurous and dreamlike.

Not long ago, we featured Daniel’s stunning photography from Japan, where he captured everything from misty forests and temples to the country’s dramatic seasonal beauty. This time, his work takes us to a much colder and more remote part of the world, showing Antarctica as a place of silence, scale, and extraordinary contrast.

Scroll down to see the photos for yourself, and don’t forget to upvote the images that make you want to pack a very warm jacket and head south.

More info: danielkordan.com | Instagram

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Daniel’s Antarctica images are part of his long-running Red Sails project, which has taken shape over years of photography trips through the region. The project follows journeys aboard the Schooner Elsie, a steel sailing vessel built for remote polar conditions. Its bold red sails stand out dramatically against the white and blue Antarctic scenery, giving the photos a distinct visual identity while also emphasizing the landscape's scale and raw beauty.

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The expeditions themselves are designed with photography in mind. Instead of crossing the Drake Passage by sea, guests fly directly from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, allowing more time for exploration and field shooting. With a small group on board, flexible landings, and access to Zodiacs for closer encounters, the trip allows photographers to work during some of the best light of the day, including sunrises and sunsets, when the frozen landscape becomes especially atmospheric.

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61 Striking Images Of Love, Devotion, And Resilience During World War II

Asli Akalin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:31:01 +0000

Times change. Nothing remains the same forever. But as you can see from these heartwarming pictures compiled by Bored Panda, one thing doesn't change no matter how much time passes, and that's love.

Usually when we say goodbye to somebody, we're pretty sure that we're going to see them again, and soon. But many of the people in the photographs below, taken during WW2, had no idea if they were ever going to be reunited with their loved ones again. And sadly, many weren't.

These pictures serve to remind us that life is short, so don't wait until Valentine's Day to tell somebody you love them. Tell them today!

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#1 Korean War Goodbye Kiss, Los Angeles, Sept. 6, 1950

#2 American Soldiers Getting Last Kiss On Ship Before Deployment To Egypt, 1963

#3 A Sailor Kissing A Nurse In New York's Times Square. This Iconic Photo Symbolizes The End Of World War II, 1945

#4 A Young Woman Lifts Her Feet While Embracing And Kissing A Uniformed Us Soldier At The Train Station, Connecticut, 1945

#5 Farewell To Departing Troops At New York's Penn Station, April 1943

#6 A Woman Leans Over The Railing To Kiss A British Soldier Returning From World War II, London, 1940

#7 Jean Moore Kneels And Kisses Her Fiancé, Wheelchair-Bound World War II Veteran Ralph Neppel, 1945

#8 A Soldier Comes Home From War, 1940s

#9 Saying Goodbye At The Train Station Before Departing To WWII

#10 American Soldier Kissing His English Girlfriend On Lawn In Hyde Park, 1945

#11 Farewell To Departing Troops At New York's Penn Station, April 1943

#12 Soldiers Departing For Egypt Lean Out Of Their Windows To Kiss Their Loved Ones Goodbye, 1935

#13 An English ATS And Eighth Air Force Sergeant Enjoy A Blissful Kiss, 1945

#14 English Soldiers Saying Goodbye To Their Wives, Getting Ready To Go To Egypt, 1937

#15 A Sailor Leans Over A Picket Fence And Lifts His Girlfriend Up For A Kiss, 1945

#16 Saying Farewell To Departing Troops At New York's Penn Station, April 1943

#17 A British Soldier Whispers Into The Ear Of A Loved One As He Leaves For The Front, 1939

#18 Coffee Served On Porch Of Ante-Bellum Mansion, At Party For Cadets From Local Army Flying School, Mississippi, US, 1943

#19 US Soldier Tenderly Kissing His Girlfriend Goodbye Before Departing By Train, 1922

#20 A Young Woman On Roller Skates And Her Soldier Honey, 1940s

#21 US Soldier Giving Japanese Girl A Bicycle Ride, With Handlebar Riding Forbidden, 1946, Japan

#22 A GI And His Girl Walk Arm-In-Arm Among The Sheep In Kensington Gardens, London, 1945

#23 A Girl Climbs To Say Her Goodbye To A Soldier Going Off To Fight In World War II, 1940

#24 A British Soldier Kisses His Wife On His Return From Serving With The Armed Forces, 1945

#25 Couple In Penn Station Sharing Farewell Kiss Before He Ships Off To War, 1943

#26 A Kiss In Times Square Displays The Mood Of The World On V-E Day, New York, May 8, 1945

#27 Young Couple Chalking Hearts Onto A Tree, Valentine's Day, 1944

#28 Servicemen And Downtown Workers Embrace And Kiss In The Street As Word Of Surrender Flashed Through The Nation, 1945

#29 Us Soldier And Local Girl Sharing A Chocolate Bar And Cigarettes, 1940s

#30 A Member Of The 1st Battalion Of The Manchester Regiment During A Quayside Reunion At Southampt Before The Unit Moves Onto Egypt

#31 A Present For His Girlfriend, California, 1943

#32 A Soldier Saying Goodbye To His Wife In Seattle, Leaving For World War I, 1917

#33 Soldier Is Welcomed Home At Long Beach Airport, 1945

#34 An American GI And His French Girlfriend Holding One Another While On A Date, 1940s

#35 An American Soldier And A Frenchwoman Kissing In A Picture That Raised Eyebrows After Appearing In Life Magazine, 1944

#36 Man Kisses His Wife After Coming Back From War, 1940s

#37 Saying Farewell To Departing Troops At New York's Penn Station, April 1943

#38 Soldier Kissing A Red Cross Nurse, 1945

#39 Women’s Army Corp Member Kissing Her Husband, Upon Discharge January 1, 1945

#40 Anglo-American Friendship Is Furthered By Boy And Girl Meetings In Hyde Park, 1945

#41 A Couple Kissing In A Pub As Europe Celebrates The End Of World War II, London, 1945

#42 A Russian Woman Cries Reunited With A Soldier Returning After The War, 1945

#43 World War Two Farewell Kiss, Between 1940-1945

#44 D. Brown Kissing Her Fiance Terry Under The Mistletoe, On Board The HMS Wakeful At Portsmout, 1955

#45 A Couple Celebrate The Victory On May 8, 1945

#46 Evacuated French Troops Relax On An English Beach

#47 Actress Martha O’driscoll Kisses A Soldier Goodbye In Los Angeles, 1941

#48 Hyde Park's Paths Are Filled With Strolling Couples Like This One, 1945

#49 Comrades Heckle Soldier Kissing His Girlfriend Goodbye Before Leaving Waterloo Station, London, 1939

#50 A British Tommie Bestows A Last Kiss Upon His Rhineland Sweetheart As His Detachment Leaves For England As They Evacuate Germany. Konigstein, Germany, September 1929

#51 An American Soldier Leans Over The Side Of An Army Vehicle As He Kisses A French Woman On A Bicycle During The Liberation Of Paris, 1944

#52 Three Lovely Ladies Embrace Their Military Beaus, 1940s

#53 Kissing Their Lovers Goodbye, Toronto, 1914

#54 A Soldier And His Girlfriend, Texas, USA, 1941

#55 Husbands Kiss Their Wives After Coming Back From War, 1940s

#56 Couple Laughing In A Park, California, 1943

#57 Soldier Is Greeted With A Kiss From His Ecstatic Wife As He Comes Home From France On Christmas

#58 A Victory Kiss, 1945

#59 Couple In Penn Station Sharing Farewell Kiss Before He Ships Off To War, 1943

#60 An English ATS And A GI Lies In The Grass In Hyde Park, 1945

#61 A U.S. Officer And His Girl Walk By The Serpentine In Hyde Park, London, 1945

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47 Ancient Artifacts That Somehow Made It To The Modern World

Asli Akalin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:32:02 +0000

Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.

Historical landmarks and artifacts continue to inspire and fascinate people all over the world, even hundreds or thousands of years later. Thanks to Facebook groups such as 'Ancient Wonders of Archaeology, Art History & Architecture,' we are able to keep track of these captivating examples, some of which prove to be quite elusive. With that being said, feel free to scroll down and see what we have in store for you!

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#1 This 14th Century Door At Exeter Cathedral, UK, Is Thought To Be The Oldest Existing Cat Flap

A cat was paid a penny each week, to keep down the rats and mice in the north tower, and a cat flap was cut into the door below the astronomical clock to allow the cat to carry out its duties.
Records of payments were entered in the Cathedral archives from 1305 to 1467, the penny a week being enough to buy food to supplement a heavy diet of rodents

#2 Bazaar Of Kashan Is An Old Bazaar In The Center Of The City Of Kashan, Iran

It is thought to have been built in the Seljuk era with renovations during the Safavid period. The bazaar has an interesting spatial structure, especially at its Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh section, where a grand light well was built in the 19th century. The bazaar is still in use and is a few miles in total length. In the bazaar’s complex, there are several mosques, tombs, caravanserais, arcades, baths, and water reservoirs, everything built up in a different periods.

#3 The Hidden Treasure Of Bharat! Built 1000+ Years Ago In The Abhaneri Village Of Rajasthan. India 64 Ft Deep, 13 Floors, And Has 3,500 Narrow Steps Arranged In Perfect Symmetry! The Chand Baori Is One Of The Largest Stepwells In The World And Also One Of The Most Beautiful Ones

As we mentioned before, Pandas, human artistry, and talent know no bounds at all. I mean take a look at a single Roman coin, minutely etched with the proud countenance of Caesar, surviving through centuries, roughened by time but with the essence of its creator's craft still apparent. Just as a poet weaves stories through his words, ancient craftsmen told their tales through the etchings or the masterpieces that they built, allowing us a glimpse into their world, their society, and their lives.

#4 Colosseum's Basement, Rome

#5 Petra

#6 Intricately Carved Violin Of Domenico Galli, 1687

Moving on to larger structures, we could perhaps think of the labyrinthine layout of the Colosseum's Basement in Rome, a marvel of engineering and a testament to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Each of its complex designs and carvings exudes a feeling of seeing something grand, something bearing the weight of countless gladiatorial fights and public spectacles.

#7 Michelangelo Buonarotti Was Only 23 Years Old When He Created The Famous Pietà. A French Cardinal Commissioned The Work And It Took Michelangelo Only Two Years To Complete (1498-1500). It Was Made From A Single Block Of Carrara Marble And It's The Only Sculpture The Artist Ever Signed

#8 Embark On A Journey Through Time And Marvel At The Exquisite Renaissance Architecture Of The Royal Château Of Blois, Nestled In The Stunning Loire Valley Of France

This magnificent complex of buildings spans several centuries of construction, from the 13th to the 17th century, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history of this storied region.

#9 Colossal 16th-Century Sculpture Unveiled In Florence, Italy

These artifacts and historical landmarks not only serve as remnants of the past but also act as bridges connecting the ancient and modern worlds. To this day most of these landmarks tend to inspire contemporary designers and architects, allowing them to tap into the creative genius of their predecessors.

#10 Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

#11 Dracorex Hogwartsia : This Fossil Is Truly Amazing, Hard To Believe It Is Real

It looks very much like a dragon. This is the skull of Dracorex hogwartsia a dinosaur with a armoured skull. Upper Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous

#12 Taking Care Of The Extraordinary "Mosaico Di Orione" (Orion Mosaic) From The Late II Bc - Early I Bc. This Amazing Piece Of Art Is Located In The “House Of The Orion”, Pompeii. The “House Of Orion” Survived With Much Of Its Interior Preserved

#13 Known For Their Building Skills, The Khymer Empire Created Many Structures Between The Ninth And Fifteenth Century

#14 The World's Oldest Undeground Station, Baker Street, England. 160 Years Apart. Stunning!

#15 The Gold Roman Ring In The Form Of A Snake. 2000 Years Old

#16 Sumela Monastery, Trabzon, Turkey

#17 Victorian Courting Conversation Chair, Europe 19th Century. Three Tub Back Chair With Fine Turned Wood Spindles Over Finely Turned Legs Ending In Castor Wheels Upholster In Deep Green And Botanical Velvet

#18 Acropolis Of Athens

#19 The 4,000-Year-Old Al Naslaa Rock Formation Has A Mystery Laser-Like Cut Through Its Center This Incredible Pair Of Standing Stones Of Al-Naslaa, Is Located At The Tayma Oasis In Saudi Arabia And Of Course, It Looks Like A Huge Boulder Cut In Half With Laser-Like Precision

Ever since it was first discovered in 1883 by Charles Huvor, the formation has fuelled debates amongst academics, alternative researchers and tourists, and there are many who believe that what we are looking at is evidence of Ancient High

#20 Sacsayhuaman Also Spelled Saksaywaman (Quechua Word Meaning Satisfied Falcon), Is One Of The Most Stunning Inca Ruins, Located On The Northern Outskirts Of The Old City Of Cusco, Peru, The Former Capital Of The Inca Empire

It is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire, is admiring the precision of the engineering used and delving into the history of what was once the greatest civilization in America pre-Columbian. Built like a fortress, the complex cover a huge area, but they constitute perhaps only a quarter of the original complex, which could easily house more than 10,000 men

#21 Collection Of Ancient Greek Silver Coins

#22 The Mystery Of Göbekli Tepe; Humanity's First Temple Intrigues Researchers. The Structure Was Erected Around 10,000 Years Before Christ By Nomadic Societies Of Hunter-Gatherers From The Neolithic Period

#23 The Well Preserved State Chariot Of Pharaoh Thutmose Iv (R. 1401-1388 Bc, 18th Dynasty), Showing Pharaoh Smitting His Enemies. It Was Discovered From His Tomb Kv43, Luxor, Egypt. Museum Of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo

#24 An Ancient Egyptian Faience Ring Depicting A Mother Cat With Kittens Would Have Been A Charming And Significant Artifact In The Context Of Ancient Egyptian Culture

Faience is a type of glazed ceramic material that was commonly used in ancient Egypt for various decorative and functional objects. These objects were often crafted with great skill and attention to detail

#25 Among All The Varying Façades Of Ambleside Sits The Bridge House

This fine example of 17th-Century architecture is a rare survival in a region where the climate is bitter and the weather rules all. The little stream of Stock Beck meanders its way through the quaint town of Ambleside. Towering above it stand a whole array of houses dating from various periods; Victorian, Georgian and earlier are all represented in the slates and stones that make the region’s architecture so famous, and ever so iconic. This is also where you’ll find Bridge House, straddling both sides of the river

#26 Roman Road-Construction. Cross Section Of An Ancient Roman Road!what Do You Think About Their Technique ?

#27 The Grand Staircase At Palace Of Knossos (2200-1400 Bc), Crete, Greece. It Is The Oldest Palatial Center Of Europe

#28 "Devil's Bridge" In Ceredigion, Wales

#29 In 1965, Archaeological Excavations In Mezhyrich, Ukraine, LED To The Discovery Of Four Huts Constructed From A Total Of 149 Mammoth Bones

#30 The Main Stairway Up The Ziggurat Of Ur. Still Standing With Its Original Baked Mud Bricks From The Euphrates River, Created Over 4,000 Years Ago In The Oldest Parts

#31 The Ancient Roman Theatre At Hierapolis. Denizli, Turkey

#32 St Pancratius Skeleton In Armor. Church Of St Nikolaus, Switzerland. 16-19th Century

#33 Schwerin Castle, Is A Schloss Located In The City Of Schwerin, The Capital Of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State, Germany. It Is Situated On An Island In The City's Main Lake, Lake Schwerin

For centuries the castle was the home of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg and later Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Today parts of it serve as the residence of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament (German: Landtag), other parts are open for tourists

#34 Egyptian Stele From The Sunken City Of Heracleion

#35 This Is A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Discovered In A Megalithic Tomb In Present-Day Spain

#36 Bridge Of Sighs, Italian Ponte Dei Sospiri, Enclosed Limestone Bridge In Venice, Italy, Spanning The Narrow Canal (Rio Di Palazzo) Between The Doge’s Palace And The Prisons

Commissioned by the doge Marino Grimani, whose familial coat of arms is depicted in the centre of the facade, the Baroque-style bridge was built about 1600 by the architect Antonio Contino

#37 The Hanging Temple, Also Known As The Hanging Temple Of Hengshan, Is A Remarkable Architectural Marvel Located In Shanxi Province, China

Perched precariously on the side of a cliff in the Hengshan Mountains, the temple defies gravity with its unique design and construction

#38 Detail Of The Lion Armour Of French King Henry II, 500 Years Old

#39 The Hearth, Still In Good Condition Of A Popina. Pompeii

#40 The Old Bath Of Pompeii

#41 Bust Of The Pharoah Userkaf, Founder Of The Fifth Dynasty And Builder Of The First Egyptian Sun Temple At Abusir

#42 The Chronicle Of Georgia Is A Monument Located Near The Tbilisi Sea

#43 Ionic Temple Of Garni Armenia. 1st Century Ad

#44 Khotyn Fortress Is A Fortress Of The 10th-18th Centuries Located In The City Of Khotyn, Ukraine. Founded 1325 Construction 1250 - 1340s Status State Historical And Architectural Reserve

#45 Pair Of 4,000-Year-Old Ceramic Pipes Discovered In 2020. Pingliangtai, China, Longshan Culture, 2200-2000 Bc

#46 One Of The Oldest Diving Suits In Existence - Called Wanha Herra. Finland, 18th Century

#47 Colossal Statues Of Pharaoh Amenhotep III On The West Bank Of The Nile, Luxor, Egypt. I Have Put More Photos And Stories About The Treasures Of Luxor

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