Biologically it's possible to indicate the approximate age when a person reaches full physical maturity. However, emotional maturity is more challenging to define or distinguish. While physical and emotional maturity are subjective, typically, a person reaches physical maturity before becoming emotionally mature. For example, it's likely that a teenager would be physically mature but not emotionally mature enough to become a parent.

Kids put their favorite toys through a lot.

If you are one of those people who finds it difficult to say if the glass is half full or half empty, you might have a new term to describe yourself—Optipess. It's a word made up out of two contrasting mental attitudes—optimism and pessimism—that can actually coexist in the universe of this Norwegian comic artist, Kristian Nygård. And the result is entertaining comics that are sometimes funny and silly, sometimes sad, and hit us right in the feels. The artist's name might ring a bell for any pandas who have been around a while, because we first featured Nygård's webcomics that explain depression over 5 years ago. Fast-forward to today—he's still turning his random ideas into witty comics drawn in his own distinct style. His topics range from mental health and social issues to pop culture and gaming, so everyone can find something they will enjoy and relate to.

A mother claimed her baby's name was Irish, but it was proven that it was actually not true, which caused her to be angry at everyone else but herself.

Salih Gönenli is a freelance illustrator originating from Turkey. He holds a degree in industrial design from Anadolu University.

Life with kids usually means there’s quite a lot of commotion and running around. And unsurprisingly, some children tend to wander off to places they shouldn’t be.

Reddit is here once again to deliver us the red pill of reality about celebrities. It’s hard to imagine our current society without modern celebrities. While the not-so-bright ones try to live off their power, not understanding that it might run out one day, the smartest celebrities only act dumb on the screens of TV and theaters, without the opportunity to reveal their more intelligent side. While it’s not unusual for smart celebrities to act the complete opposite of how they are in person, some are so well hidden that you might not know just how smart your favorite celebrity is.

After years of mediatized claims against Natalia Grace, we now may have a full picture of the scandal.

A fridge full of jello is just the top of this iceberg of weirdness...

Our family members usually want what’s best for us. However, there have to be limits! There are times when our relatives’ comments about our dating lives become overbearing.

After ruining her own wedding, this bride had the audacity to demand that her bridesmaids pay the cancellation fees.

From ChatGPT and Duolingo to Great Britain and Canada, over the years, we at Bored Panda have covered a lot of meme niches, wide and narrow.

Europe is the global leader in tourism, accounting for roughly two-thirds of international arrivals worldwide. The growth rate of this share accelerated in the 2010s, with the continent reporting a peak of 745 million international visitors in 2019.

A little detective work went a long way towards satisfaction when a guy threatened a particularly annoying troll with showing his activities to his mom.

Sister takes disagreement about family name a bit too far.

Twitter user decides to share a story of how he encountered passengers from hell who stole his phone.

After displaying terrible theater etiquette, this woman went home to find a whole new mess to untangle.

The term 'sigma male' has become a buzzword in the online world, generally describing a man who is independent, introspective, and does not conform to societal norms.

Babies bring some couples together, but in this case, it seems to have torn them apart.

While the media is making it a little more profound than it really is, they're really not that far off of how amazing it is to work for this company.

Hiring team withholds job is 75% travel until the end of interview, applicant asks for double the salary.

"Guess it wasn't me that was doing any 'polluting'."

Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do we, but that could easily change with a find like the one these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered their identical doppelgangers in old paintings!

Going to college is a huge step. It has the potential to be one of the best—if not the best—era in your life. But all of that depends on a huge number of factors, some of which are outside your control, from the students you meet and the roommates you get to the professors you’re assigned. You might find your life filling up with more drama and weirdness than you anticipated.

Interiors have trends, much like our wardrobes. So if you wouldn’t leave your house wearing JNCO jeans, leg warmers or pedal pushers (I didn’t just make that word up!), you shouldn’t decorate your house with outdated designs either.

The decision to break off an engagement can be tough. But if something doesn’t feel quite right, it’s better to act on it now than to regret it later.

This netizen took to one of Reddit’s communities to tell its members a tale about how she managed to get back at her narcissistic mother.

The customer is always right. Whether they forgot to ask for their pizza with no tomatoes until it arrived at their table or they swear they had a coupon for soup in their basket but now it’s nowhere to be found. One of the unfortunate aspects of working in any customer service job is dealing with customers who seem to have left their common sense at home. From asking stupid questions to making illogical demands, every retail or service industry employee has a treasure trove of stories about customers who should have taken a moment to think before they spoke.

Read all about the family who ruined this bride's wedding by doing one thing she made them promise not to do.

Any job can teach you a wealth of information. It might not all be relevant to your daily life, but even working in a fast food joint will provide you with knowledge that the average person doesn’t have. And because most of us don’t have the chance to dabble in 15 different career fields during our lifetimes, there’s plenty of info that we’ll never have access to. That is, unless people are willing to spill the beans online.

Richard Branson once said, “opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” He was mostly talking about business, but life is full of those moments where you can see the cards laid out perfectly to give you a win if you take a chance.

"Next time someone, especially someone your granddaughter's age, tells you 'no' and to leave them alone, you should do so - maybe you won't be wearing your booze."

"I informed him that since we were short last week and his company didn't want to work with us, I wasn't signing anything until I had *everything* counted."

“That’s when you ask, ‘Can I take the photo for you instead of you reaching into my personal space?’”

Being dedicated to one specific aesthetic in every aspect of your life requires a lot of work. And at the same time, such dedication can raise some people’s eyebrows and make a devoted person lose their cool. Basically, today’s story revolves around that – a “white and beige” woman, who got extremely insulted after her […]

Anyone who has worked in retail knows that there are good customers, there are bad ones, and then there are people who have just come out of hell and are on a mission to make everyone's life miserable.

We commonly turn to the mighty internet when we have questions we don't know the answers to. It’s full of information, from how to regain control of a spooked camel to how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.

You mean to tell me they sell heart-shaped beef? Bacon strips shaped to look like a rose? That’s the level of silliness I’m always ready to sign up for!

This internet user took to one of Reddit’s communities dedicated to the Two Hot Takes podcast to tell its members a story about how she caught her 19-year-old SIL red-handed posting her picture online and shaming her traditional Irish name.

The art of caricature has been known for centuries. Funny portraits that focus on subjects' features, simplifying or exaggerating them, constitute a popular form of caricature. Sometimes, this type of drawing can make someone appear foolish due to the presentation of certain aspects of the person's appearance. Today, we would like to introduce you to the art of George G. Williams, whose caricature work is on another level.

A relationship between neighbors turned sour when one of them accidentally drove over the other's kid's project. And then did it 3 more times. Oops.

Emilie Tosello is a master cake artist from Nice, France. She has become one of the leading figures in the booming world of surreal 3D cakes. With over five years of experience as a cake designer, Tosello has made some of the most impressive cakes you will ever come across. Her designs are often inspired by celebrities and characters from movies and TV shows. Emilie’s Instagram page, @heavencakeemilie, has over 34k followers, but it is on TikTok where she has gained the most popularity, with over 1.4 million followers.

Meet Lainey Molnar, an artist on a mission to empower women through her honest comics. She cuts through societal expectations and pressures, using her illustrations to reflect the real challenges women face. Originally from Hungary and now living in Amsterdam, Lainey started sharing her art on Instagram in 2019, tackling topics like feminism, body image, relationships and more.

This thread is full of moments when karma quickly caught up with extremely disrespectful customers and put them in their rightful place.

TikTok user reveals the truth behind how some luxurious bags and other accessories are actually made and priced.