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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I couldn't figure out why I had a small pink smiley face in my washing machine... but there's a simple answer
A baffled father who discovered a mysterious, tiny pink smiley face lurking in his washing machine has finally uncovered the surprisingly simple truth behind the sudsy find. The Reddit user, strawberrybalsamic, was left dumbfounded this week after spotting a miniature, bright pink smiley face staring up at him from inside the washing machine - its seemingly unexplainable origin leaving him completely puzzled. In search of answers, he turned to Reddit's popular 'What Is This Thing' forum, hoping someone could solve the bizarre discovery. 'Found in my washing machine,' the father captioned the post, which was shared on Wednesday. 'Small, pink face?' he added. 'Doesn't seem to dissolve, has no odor.' Alongside his post, the father shared two photos of the grinning, unexpected laundry intruder - one showing its face head-on, and another flipped upside down to reveal a lighter pink underside. Rather than providing clarity, the mystery only deepened when he shared additional details about the strange discovery just a short time later. 'It is a little powdery but I found it at the end of a washer cycle so I don't think it dissolves,' the father wrote. 'One side has the smiley face or maybe an arrow with two dots?' he added. 'The other side seems broken off.' 'Googling only comes up with ecstasy, which seems unlikely.' The post racked up more than 6,000 impressions, sparking a flood of theories from curious online sleuths. One determined user wrote: 'It looks like the top of a croc charm'. 'It might be a kids mini eraser,' said another. 'My kids get them a lot in gift bags for birthdays or prize rewards at school. That wouldn't break down in the wash, but could become discolored.' Another user chimed in confidently: 'IT'S A MAGNET! I have the same ones!!' 'It would be a plastic "mixer" to put in slime,' suggested a fourth user. 'You give no indication of size, but it looks like a rubber stamp, broken off the handle,' another user theorized. 'Teachers use those to mark papers.' In response, the father shared a third photo of the powdery object, lying flat on his hand and smiling directly at the lens. At last, the secret behind the laundry room enigma was laid bare for good - and one user guessed correctly. The strange smiley face turned out to be the tip of a small toy commonly used by kids - a mini stamper. 'Do you have any kids?' the user who cracked the case asked the father. 'This looks like the rubber part from a cheap stamp, like the one at the end of the marker.' In response, the father wrote: 'I do! We don't have any markers like that, but maybe they picked it up somewhere.' What really sealed the deal was the photo the user shared after the father's reply - a screenshot of a Lakeshore brand set of eight mini stampers, featuring one adorned with the exact same pink smiley face. These stampers are colorful, handheld tools that imprint fun designs like paw prints, hearts, stars - and of course, smiley faces - onto paper. Each one fits comfortably in the palm and is typically made of lightweight plastic, with a foam or rubber stamp at the base - explaining why the pink appeared more discolored on one side. 'That is practically identical, so I think it's solved!' the father replied to the shared photo. Finally, he updated the thread with a triumphant 'Solved!' - officially bringing the bizarre case of the pink smiley face to a satisfying close. Designed for arts and crafts, the specific pink mini stamper comes in a set of eight, featuring cheerful simple images perfect for decorating cards, notebooks or school projects. As two users correctly suggested, the stampers are also commonly used by teachers when grading children's work, adding a cheerful, colorful image as a token of encouragement. Somehow, the pink smiley face stamper found its way into the washing machine - catching an unsuspecting father totally off guard - before revealing itself as nothing other than a jolly, unexpected surprise.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
People are only just realising what the metal part on the handles of scissors is for
A man has been left 'mind blown' after discovering what the middle metal part of scissors are used for. Taking to Reddit, on a thread called 'Does Anyone Know?' the anonymous user shared a picture of a pair of scissors and asked: 'Does anyone know what this part of the scissors is for?' Hundreds of people then replied saying they are known as 'kitchen shears' and have multiple purposes. Tasks that the shears can help with include using scissors to crack nuts and open bottle tops. Taking to the comment section, one user replied, writing: 'I always thought they [were for] nutcrackers.' Another person said: 'I also thought this but now I'm going to try everything everyone suggests it is. I'm invested.' However, another chimed in and said they use the section to split open lobster and crab claws. 'They are great for cracking lobster claws,' they said. A different user added that the section can also be used like teeth to open bottles and jars by latching the section onto the top of the lid and twisting it. They wrote: 'For taking off tight bottle caps, just put it around the cap and squeeze - the teeth will bite into grip while the scissors give you more leverage to turn.' Elsewhere, a cook responded to the forum and said kitchen shears can be used to remove bones from slices of meat. They commented: 'I'm a chef and they are meant for taking the bones out of the meat. People say they're nutcrackers, but you grab the meat you put the bone in between those metal things, twist and pull the bone out.' A fifth person added their thoughts: 'It's sometimes called the "bone-notch" or the "serration-grip". 'They're generally multi-purpose, and most have been covered in the other comments, but to summarise, they can be used for cracking nuts, gripping or breaking meat bones, opening bottles, and removing raised wine corks.' However, others claim its use is for cutting fresh herbs, making them easier to incorporate into dishes. 'Everyone is saying bottle opener or nutcracker when I assumed it was for stripping herbs,' another said, adding, 'The more you know.' Elsewhere, a different user said the section shouldn't just be used to open cork wine bottles but also for screw tops, once again proving its versatility. 'Opening screw top bottles that are too tight to open by hand,' another Redditor added. It comes after fast food lovers have been shocked to discover that the vinegar served at chippies is not, in fact, vinegar. The majority of chip shops don't use real vinegar, and instead use a cheaper alternative. This cheaper version of the condiment, called a 'non-brewed condiment', is made from acetic acid, water and colouring. While it may have the delicious flavour of its authentic counterpart, legally it cannot be called vinegar as it isn't brewed from alcohol. Not only is non-brewed condiment cheaper to make than real vinegar, it is also much quicker to make - and it has a longer shelf life. And those who totally cut out alcohol from their diet can enjoy the alternative made from acetic acid, water and colouring - for example, those following a halal diet. In addition it is usually gluten-free, unlike malt vinegar, which coeliacs and those with an intolerance have to avoid. Chippies are able to buy a concentrated form of the condiment, which can then be diluted with water, before it is liberally splashed on delicious, hot piles of fried potatoes. When LadBible shared an Instagram post revealing this vinegar news, people took to the comments section to share their thoughts. Many were unconcerned about the provenance of the condiment, with one writing: 'Sorry but chippy "vinegar" is the best, even if my whole life has been a lie.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Men Are Sharing The Things Women Think Are Embarrassing, But They Actually Couldn't Care Less About
Let's be honest — we all have things that make us turn red in the face. And while we may feel awkward or cringey in the moment, the experience really boils down to perspective. Reddit user dontucallhimbaby recently asked, "What's something that girls think is embarrassing, but guys don't actually care about?" Here's what men had to say: 1."Being at a party and wearing the same outfit as someone else." —u/Long_Serpent 2."Cellulite." —u/AssPlay69420 3."Being over 30." —u/Used-Gas-6525 4."When people see your house not being perfectly cleaned." —u/Specialist_Pickle675 5."Being seen without makeup." —u/ihavenoclue91 6."Passing gas. Most women are embarrassed by this, but I swear men think it's a riot." —u/Nostalgic_Nola_Spice 7."Rewearing the same outfit." —u/Didntlikedefaultname 8."Anything to do with their period and period-related products. It's completely normal, and there's no reason why society needs women to be super subtle about it or embarrassed if a tampon falls out of their purse. Guys may initially be embarrassed to go to the store and seek out feminine hygiene products for their partner, friends, or a family member, but get over it. The cashier at the pharmacy is not snickering that you bought tampons." —u/MesWantooth Related: 51 People Who Quickly Discovered Why Their Hilariously Clueless Partner Was Single Before Meeting Them 9."Wearing glasses." —u/The_Dues 10."Snorting when they laugh. It is actually so cute." —u/Kaylenz 11."The length of your eyelashes." —u/emwaic7 12."Having bad breath in the morning. We all do. Just shut up and kiss me." —u/[deleted] Related: 27 Horrifying Deaths People Can Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Forget Because They Were That Bad 13."Gray hairs. You earned those, and some of us appreciate experience." —u/novacthall 14."We don't care that you didn't shave your bush." —u/Justin_Shields 15."Being tall? Why are photos of girls always with their knees bent or bending over or whatnot? Just stand up straight for god's sake." —u/deformedfishface 16."Acne. I used to date someone who would cancel if she thought she had a pimple that was too bad. I have never once thought about someone else's acne." —u/kjexclamation 17."Small boobs." —u/WillingCaterpillar19 18."Not looking perfectly stellar in a picture. I'm not looking for a perfect expression." —u/Money_Breh 19."Eating a lot or finishing your plate. I actually like when a girl eats — it means I'm not the only one shoveling food in while you sit there looking politely hungry." —u/MarionberryGuilty957 20."Queefs." —u/WhimsicalSadist 21."Foot size. I don't know who got it into their heads that men are looking at how big women's feet are, but the only time shoe size ever came up was if I saw a shoe sale and wanted to know if they had something that fit my partner." —u/HapticSloughton 22."Scars." —u/PerspectiveThink8555 23."Sneezing naturally. Several ladies I know are holding their sneezes in, which always sounds painful. Let 'er rip." —u/Redcarborundum 24."Stretch marks or their bellies. Like chill out girl, I love them." —u/FloatDH2 25."Pooping. I know you poop, everybody poops." —u/Hefty-Hospital-6817 What else would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You'll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest "Revenge Served Cold" Stories, And It's Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: My Innocence Has Been Destroyed After Learning These Terrible, Disturbing, And Creepy Things
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Arrest over suicide of Southampton teen Vlad Nikolin-Caisley
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of assisting the suicide of a teenager who had been drawn into a "sinister" pro-suicide community online. Vlad Nikolin-Caisley, from Southampton, was 17 when he secretly joined the website which the BBC understands is the focus of Ofcom's first investigation using new powers under the Online Safety Act. He then bought a poisonous chemical online which he swallowed at home, where lengthy attempts by his father and paramedics to resuscitate him failed. A 29-year-old woman, from Merton, London, has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally doing an act capable of encouraging or assisting the suicide of another. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said she had been released on bail while its inquiries suicide and attempted suicide are not in themselves criminal offences, it is illegal for someone to help someone else end their life. In practice, a government paper states prosecutions under the Suicide Act 1961 (England & Wales) are "relatively rare". The paper reveals 19 out of 187 cases recorded as assisted suicides by police, over 15 years, up to the end of March 2024, resulted in court action. Vlad's family revealed the details of his death in a BBC Documentary in February in the hope of raising awareness of the dangers faced by children and vulnerable people had been diagnosed with autism, depression and anxiety. The government said it would tighten up laws that allow people to buy drugs online that can be used to take their own lives, following Vlad's death and the death a 21 year old woman, also from Southampton. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story you can find information and support on the BBC Actionline website here. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
