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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
50 Photos Of People Learning Things In The Funniest Way Possible
Sometimes it feels like life is just one long lesson teaching us things again and again. Thankfully, not all of the things life teaches us are boring. In fact, some are PRETTY DAMN FUNNY! Here are 50 hilarious lessons people learned by just living their lives: poor music fan learned that they should not do things — like use their AirPods — while sleep deprived: grandpa had his kids over when he learned that his smart TV keeps a record of his previous searches: this cat owner learned that kitties and blinds don't mix: school girls learned there is a second purpose for traffic cones: Related: grandma is learning how to use email (sort of): this worker at Fox learned that it's best to reread your work before putting graphics onscreen: person learned that making their email address their business name (Mucky Pups) + their city name (Exmouth) wasn't a good idea: restaurant worker learned the importance of proofreading: these parents learned what happens when you let your teenage twins decorate their own birthday cake: person learning English took a course that was VERY thorough: traveler learned the hard (and gross) way they really should have scanned down to the English translation: this linguist learned how to say "Hi!" in Mandarin: wife learned never to leave her phone open around her husband: guy is still learning how to get over his ex: this mom learned that maybe, just maybe, she is on her phone too much: Related: person learned in a very painful way what these wipes are — and aren't — for: who visit this place learn there is a good reason two-story outhouses never caught on: this person learned how to perpendicular park, LOL: person learned that this fly swatter could give visitors to their home the wrong idea about their sex life: person learned that a towel and some makeup were enough to anthropomorphize their washing machine: this sign writer learned that phrasing is important: mom found these drawings by her 4-year-old and learned it might be time to stop getting dressed in front of her kid, LOL: city learned that going with the lowest bidder isn't always a good idea: this person learned firsthand the old saying, "Life will lead you exactly where you should be": Related: person had an epiphany that they really should think through their permanent life choices more: person learned that some fast-food workers are barely paying attention (I imagine they said something like, "Can I get a burger with a coconut shake and some ranch?"): this person learned why you should NEVER wash a wool sweater in hot water: traveler saw this sign and realized that some people urinate in cooler ways than the rest of us: kid learned that if you're going to forge a fake note from your teacher, you gotta make it look more real than this: the person who sent out this email is probably learning the same lesson: woman learned that lily pads aren't as strong as they look: fifth-grader learned how to write a three-paragraph letter in the funniest/laziest way possible: It reads: Dear [Name], I am [Name], and I'm in fifth grade. I have a school project where I have to choose a state, and I picked Missouri! For this project, I need to send letters to ten places in Missouri, so if you're reading this, consider yourself one of the lucky ones! It was really hard to pick which places to send letters to because all the places are so cool! There are three parts to this project: one is sending letters, another is collecting things from the places, and the last part is making a brochure with the information I gather. You're probably thinking, "Wow, that's a lot of work!" And yeah, it kind of is — I really need your help! If you'd like to help (which I hope you do!), please send some photos and information about your location. I'm not writing this letter for fun — I promise! I'd also love to visit someday, but I'm only 11, so maybe in the future. My teacher said this letter should be at least three paragraphs, so I'm trying my best here. Oh, and if you can, could you also send some artifacts or cool things from your area? That would be amazing (but only if you want to, of course). I think this counts as three paragraphs, right? Anyway, thank you so much for reading my letter and for sending anything back — even if it's just a short note. (But please don't send a hate letter! You know what they say in kindergarten — 'If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.') Okay, this is the end now — thanks again, and goodbye! Yours truly,[Name] this third-grader really, REALLY needs to learn their proverbs: person figured out the best way to get rid of your broken, old flatscreen TV (just bait some porch pirates): kid is learning — slowly, LOL — to control his emotions: this person learned it is a mistake to try to sneak out a fart near this indoor air quality monitor at their friend's house: middle-aged man learned that eventually mom — even 25 years later — will find your stash book (and not be happy!): Related: grandma learned that "Merry Christmas" can be rearranged into something, shall we say, less festive: this pub made it their mission to teach octogenarians to read the fine print: person learned firsthand the old chestnut, "ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer": person was walking through their park, learning about the local flora, when they stumbled upon this curious plant called a "lamp post": this husband — upon discovering this pile — realized his wife is her workplace's official pen thief: middle-aged couple is going to learn that not ALL products should be bought in bulk (unless they are really, really, REALLY irregular): person responsible for this sign probably should learn some more math: anyone who reads this will learn why men maybe shouldn't write advice columns: who read this sign learned the TRUTH: person learned their dog is obsessed with carrots: boss learned he should really lock his truck after this prank: sign-maker learned that different age groups need different messaging: lastly, this one will teach YOU something (it's wild how this actually works!): Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
50 Photos Of People Learning Things In The Funniest Way Possible
Sometimes it feels like life is just one long lesson teaching us things again and again. Thankfully, not all of the things life teaches us are boring. In fact, some are PRETTY DAMN FUNNY! Here are 50 hilarious lessons people learned by just living their lives: poor music fan learned that they should not do things — like use their AirPods — while sleep deprived: grandpa had his kids over when he learned that his smart TV keeps a record of his previous searches: this cat owner learned that kitties and blinds don't mix: school girls learned there is a second purpose for traffic cones: Related: grandma is learning how to use email (sort of): this worker at Fox learned that it's best to reread your work before putting graphics onscreen: person learned that making their email address their business name (Mucky Pups) + their city name (Exmouth) wasn't a good idea: restaurant worker learned the importance of proofreading: these parents learned what happens when you let your teenage twins decorate their own birthday cake: person learning English took a course that was VERY thorough: traveler learned the hard (and gross) way they really should have scanned down to the English translation: this linguist learned how to say "Hi!" in Mandarin: wife learned never to leave her phone open around her husband: guy is still learning how to get over his ex: this mom learned that maybe, just maybe, she is on her phone too much: Related: person learned in a very painful way what these wipes are — and aren't — for: who visit this place learn there is a good reason two-story outhouses never caught on: this person learned how to perpendicular park, LOL: person learned that this fly swatter could give visitors to their home the wrong idea about their sex life: person learned that a towel and some makeup were enough to anthropomorphize their washing machine: this sign writer learned that phrasing is important: mom found these drawings by her 4-year-old and learned it might be time to stop getting dressed in front of her kid, LOL: city learned that going with the lowest bidder isn't always a good idea: this person learned firsthand the old saying, "Life will lead you exactly where you should be": Related: person had an epiphany that they really should think through their permanent life choices more: person learned that some fast-food workers are barely paying attention (I imagine they said something like, "Can I get a burger with a coconut shake and some ranch?"): this person learned why you should NEVER wash a wool sweater in hot water: traveler saw this sign and realized that some people urinate in cooler ways than the rest of us: kid learned that if you're going to forge a fake note from your teacher, you gotta make it look more real than this: the person who sent out this email is probably learning the same lesson: woman learned that lily pads aren't as strong as they look: fifth-grader learned how to write a three-paragraph letter in the funniest/laziest way possible: It reads: Dear [Name], I am [Name], and I'm in fifth grade. I have a school project where I have to choose a state, and I picked Missouri! For this project, I need to send letters to ten places in Missouri, so if you're reading this, consider yourself one of the lucky ones! It was really hard to pick which places to send letters to because all the places are so cool! There are three parts to this project: one is sending letters, another is collecting things from the places, and the last part is making a brochure with the information I gather. You're probably thinking, "Wow, that's a lot of work!" And yeah, it kind of is — I really need your help! If you'd like to help (which I hope you do!), please send some photos and information about your location. I'm not writing this letter for fun — I promise! I'd also love to visit someday, but I'm only 11, so maybe in the future. My teacher said this letter should be at least three paragraphs, so I'm trying my best here. Oh, and if you can, could you also send some artifacts or cool things from your area? That would be amazing (but only if you want to, of course). I think this counts as three paragraphs, right? Anyway, thank you so much for reading my letter and for sending anything back — even if it's just a short note. (But please don't send a hate letter! You know what they say in kindergarten — 'If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.') Okay, this is the end now — thanks again, and goodbye! Yours truly,[Name] this third-grader really, REALLY needs to learn their proverbs: person figured out the best way to get rid of your broken, old flatscreen TV (just bait some porch pirates): kid is learning — slowly, LOL — to control his emotions: this person learned it is a mistake to try to sneak out a fart near this indoor air quality monitor at their friend's house: middle-aged man learned that eventually mom — even 25 years later — will find your stash book (and not be happy!): Related: grandma learned that "Merry Christmas" can be rearranged into something, shall we say, less festive: this pub made it their mission to teach octogenarians to read the fine print: person learned firsthand the old chestnut, "ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer": person was walking through their park, learning about the local flora, when they stumbled upon this curious plant called a "lamp post": this husband — upon discovering this pile — realized his wife is her workplace's official pen thief: middle-aged couple is going to learn that not ALL products should be bought in bulk (unless they are really, really, REALLY irregular): person responsible for this sign probably should learn some more math: anyone who reads this will learn why men maybe shouldn't write advice columns: who read this sign learned the TRUTH: person learned their dog is obsessed with carrots: boss learned he should really lock his truck after this prank: sign-maker learned that different age groups need different messaging: lastly, this one will teach YOU something (it's wild how this actually works!): Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
Times
17-07-2025
- Health
- Times
Is it safe to go wild swimming? Find out in 15 minutes
'T his could be a game changer, it's absolutely brilliant,' Jo Bateman, the swimmer taking South West Water to court over sewage discharges into the sea, said after trialling the world's first water quality testing kit that can give results in 15 minutes. Stood on the water's edge of Exmouth beach, where she used to enjoy daily swims before her health was harmed by pollution in the water, she is part of the Friends of the River Exe group spearheading the use of a handheld device, the Bactiquick, which promises real-time testing of the water. Developed by scientists at the University of Plymouth, it can warn of the potential health risk before people take the plunge. Traditional tests used by the Environment Agency and water companies can take 24 hours or more to get results from samples, which have to be cultured in a laboratory. Furthermore, they detect only
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Exmouth homes approved amid sewage capacity concerns
Initial plans for a housing development in Devon have been approved by council planners despite concerns being raise about sewage network scheme would see 75 homes built in Exmouth, on land to the north east of King's Garden and Leisure Centre on Hulham councillors raised concerns about the ability of the sewage network to cope with the number of homes despite reassurances from South West Water (SWW).East Devon District Council planning committee approved the outline scheme at a meeting on Tuesday but included a condition that sewage capacity was proven before homes were occupied. SWW told the committee it had conducted a thorough assessment of the sewage network, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Geoff Jung said he was concerned after the company said the system "should" be able to cope with the development. "I'm worried because they have only looked at the first 260m (about 850ft) of pipes from the development, yet there are another three miles (4.8km) of network," he said. 'Investing millions' Councillor MIke Howe said there was "no faith" in SWW."With all the facts we know about Exmouth and sewage overflows into the sea in particular, that have been increasing year over year, how can we stand with the SWW response that putting more sewage into a system won't increase overflows?" he asked. Ed Freeman, the assistant director for planning at the council, said he could "understand member concerns and lack of trust in SWW".However, he said: "We don't have contradictory evidence to their evidence, and the company is investing millions of pounds in the town. "We have also been conducting a water cycle study and it shows there is some capacity at the Maer Lane treatment works, so we don't have reason to question SWW."The committee voted in favour to approve the scheme, but attached a condition to include proof to be presented to the council that drainage is developer will now have to submit a more detailed application, which will include aspects like the exact number of homes, their design and layout on the site.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
South West ambulance community first responders 'a lifeline'
"New incident, category three." This is community first responder Barry Catton's first call of the day, being sent to an 87-year-old man who is poorly and unable to get out of his starts by taking the patient's vital signs and is quickly backed up by an ambulance crew. He is also able to access support from clinicians at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) emergency operations centre in Exeter, Devon. "We've got his legs lifted. We've also got some water in him to try and lift his blood pressure. "The paramedics are trying to see if they can find the right pathway, rather than just taking him to hospital," he says. Mr Catton, 61, from Exmouth, Devon, started volunteering as a community first responder (CFR) in the West Midlands 15 years ago before continuing the role when he moved to the south-west of attended 500 jobs for SWASFT in 2024 and was already on target to beat that figure in 2025, he service 'ready for busy summer'"I sign on most evenings for between one and seven hours, and I normally get a call out every two to three hours," he describes it as a "privilege" to treat people in their homes at their worst time. CFRs play a vital role, particularly in rural areas where they often reach patients before an ambulance trained volunteers, who wear official SWASFT uniforms, attended nearly 30,000 emergency 999 calls between April 2024 and March those, 25% were life-threatening category one about 10% of the time, CFRs were the only resource required to see the patient, while being supported remotely by specialist paramedics or clinicians."As responders, we are expected to do around 12 hours a week, but many of us do a significant amount more," says Mr adds that, as they generally drive their own cars, they must keep to the speed limit and do not get blue light exemption. Becky Melville, 26, from Barnstaple, Devon, spends about 12 hours a week volunteering as a says: "It's quite frightening for patients to be waiting a long time for an ambulance, and a lot of the time they are quite scared. "So it's nice to give that reassurance and provide some care for them until the ambulance gets there."Asked if she had saved a lot of lives, she answers: "I'd like to think I have." The SWASFT covers Bristol and the former Avon area, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and said that included providing ambulance services across an area of 10,000 sq miles (25,900 sq km), some 20% of mainland the SWASFT has a whole host of people available to help save lives within their local community, including nurses, engineers, postal workers, and teachers. There were 650 CFRs across the region — its highest number ever — and the service was actively recruiting more, bosses said."Our CFRs are a lifeline to local communities," says Jane Whichello, trust head of volunteering and community services. "They provide vital reassurance, life-saving treatment, and often arrive before an ambulance — making a critical difference in emergencies."
