challenge Watch someone climb 22 crates during a carnival challenge Popkin

wonderful creatures Happy World Porcupine Day! Jennifer Sandlin

Soviet Union Nine experienced hikers chose death in -40°F weather over whatever terrified them inside their tent Ellsworth Toohey

cruise ships Disney Cruise ship rescue: somehow a toddler went overboard Jason Weisberger

adorable animals The only male marsupial with a pouch uses it to "tuck his junk" Jennifer Sandlin

tourism Chinese hotel ordered to stop letting red pandas wake guests in their beds Ellsworth Toohey

literature 10,000 historical children's books free to explore in digital archive Ellsworth Toohey

travel From protest to tourist delight: How 250 tiny gnomes took over this Polish city Popkin

Boing Boing Gadgets Microsoft Office is doing the impossible: Making your business suite less boring Boing Boing's Shop

politics Mamdani takes lead in New York City mayoral poll Rob Beschizza

politics While adults rage, California athletes embrace trans champion AB Hernandez Jason Weisberger

manufacturing Trash pandamonium for Airbus at raccoon-occupied factory Rob Beschizza

Funny Late cruise ship passenger wins Darwin Award nomination Popkin

top talent "Shrimps' Era" is the best era Jennifer Sandlin

dumb stunts Pilot decides to fly right between skiers in Switzerland— nearly grazing them in the process (video) Carla Sinclair

Japan Climber rescued from Mount Fuji twice in four days Gail Sherman

houses "Victorian death stairs" are as scary as they sound (video) Popkin

Delightful Creatures Bear enjoys playhouse slide Rob Beschizza

adorable animals Adorable baby chimp plays peek-a-boo with a giant Easter egg Jennifer Sandlin

dogs Watch: Tiniest doggo ever turns stairs into personal dance stage Jennifer Sandlin