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It’s Time To Entertain Yourself Just Slightly With These 102 ‘Mildly Interesting’ Pics (New Pics)

Some of the most interesting photos are embedded within the mundanity of daily life. These images from the Mildly Interesting subreddit are excellent examples of that. The post It’s Time To Entertain Yourself Just Slightly With These 102 ‘Mildly Interesting’ Pics (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 13, 2024

She’s not just ‘Mum’. She’s my mum – and she does have a name

The way some healthcare professionals talk about our parents really grates on me – even if it does come from a good place

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024

After decades of trial and error, I think I’ve nailed the perfect handshake

Too firm, and you leave them wincing. Too flaccid and they treat you with contempt. Truly, handshakes are a minefield

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

I always expect a warm welcome in Ireland. But Galway blew me away

Visiting the races this week, it felt as if there was no better place to be in all the world. No wonder the locals were so proud, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

I’ve been thinking about life after death – and I want to come back as Keanu Reeves

He’s got looks, talent and money … but is also generous and modest. Who could ask for more?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

How do young people ever get any work done? They’re always so distracted

Decades ago, I got a job as a scaffolder – and I was a total liability. I’d have been even more useless if mobile phones had been around, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

I found a witch supply store opposite a Nisa Local. It’s the start of a magical journey

I’ve already bought a book called Basic Witches, and I’ll be back to buy some crystals soon, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

Graduation is such a significant moment – and yet we never realise it at the time

The parents glow with pride, while the students cringe with embarrassment. Underneath it all is the terrifying awareness of time getting a march on us, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

There’s nothing more excruciating than trying to talk to someone who isn’t interested. And I should know …

I just wanted to tell the famous historian how much I loved his book. But he wasn’t having any of it, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

School can be brutal. Congratulations to anyone who has just made it through another year

Day after day, week after week, term after term, the challenges keep coming. Even at primary school, I realised this was outrageous, says Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024