People with autism share the 5 unique behaviors they thought were 'normal' for everyone

Bob Ross wasn't just a famous painter; he was a man with a heart of gold. Known for his magical ability to transform empty canvases into masterpieces, his show "The Joy of Painting" remains beloved by fans. Though it concluded in 1994, the show's videos remain popular online. In Episode 4 of Season 2, which has recently gone viral, Bob meets a colorblind fan who believes he can't paint. In a warm and inspiring response, Bob demonstrates how to create art using only grey and white. 

Image Source: TV painting instructor/artist Bob Ross jubilantly holding up paint palette & brushes as he stands in front of wall covered w. his landscape paintings in his studio. (Photo by Acey Harper/Getty Images)

Running a city is a demanding job that can easily take a toll on physical and mental well-being. But after securing a third term as mayor of Valdobbiadene, Italy, 47-year-old Luciano Fregonese is prioritizing his health. Located in the Veneto region, Valdobbiadene is famous for its prosecco production, and now its mayor is on a mission to shed weight gained during years of long hours and “convivial obligations,” according to The Guardian.

Fregonese’s goal is to walk daily to reduce his weight from 140 kilograms to 90, after years of long hours and “convivial obligations” added to his waistline. “For sure, it was a question of laziness and a sedentary lifestyle too, but being mayor meant I no longer did any sport or physical activity,” Fregonese told the outlet. “The other problem is that I enjoy eating and drinking, also because you eat and drink well here and so it’s not easy to follow a diet.” Fregonese oversees the town with 10,000 residents, which is known for its prosecco manufacturing.

Funerals are generally somber, but Robert Adolph Boehm lived a life full of eccentricity and laughter. So when he passed away at age 74, his youngest son, Charles, wrote an obituary that perfectly captured his father’s unique spirit. Full of wit and humor, Charles’ tribute has since gone viral, according to The Washington Post.

Businessman writing in notebook at home (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Maria Korneeva)

Decades after the first movie in the "Rocky" franchise was released, the movie retains an iconic status among sagas of underdogs rising to sporting glory. The unmatched grit and glamor of this legendary character led to the state of Philadelphia celebrating the day of December 3 as “Rocky Day” every year. During one such celebration of Rocky Day in 2023, Sylvester Stallone came across a miniature version of his character Rocky Balboa, who re-enacted his famous “Sunshine and Rainbows” speech. Stallone loved the little boy’s powerful, gut-punching reprise of his speech so much that he posted its footage on his Instagram page. “This kid is a real-life Rocky,” he wrote in the caption.

Actor/filmmaker Sylvester Stallone attends the opening of the 'Rocky Shop' as the City of Philadelphia declares December 3 “Rocky Day”. (Image Source: Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

Alanis Morissette's 1995 song 'Ironic" was a massive hit, making the top five in Australia, Canada, the U.S., and Norway.

It would go on to be nominated for two Grammys and its video featuring Morissette singing in a large automobile would be nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards. But the song has drawn more than a few raised eyebrows from pedants across the English-speaking world for being about coincidences, not irony. But who cares? It's still a good song.

On the second floor of Poole Museum, visitors usually come across galleries that display stories of gypsies, travelers, and famous people that shaped the history of the coastal town of Poole in Dorset. In one corner sits a glass cabinet, inside which there is a small rock that isn't an ancient artifact but has a heartwarming backstory dating back to the summer of 2019. The story is printed on a piece of paper and displayed alongside the rock in the glass cabinet, and the museum shared pictures of the stone along with the note in a Facebook post.

Magnetite rock specimen from mining and quarrying industries. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Kwhisky)

Each year, millions of tourists flock to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, drawn by its grand palaces, elegant timber mansions, lush parks, scenic ferry rides, and intricate ceramic art. But among the bustling crowds and historic sites, visitors may notice an unusual local celebrity—the friendly face of Boji, a commuter street dog known to just about everyone who regularly travels through the city.

Image Source: Boji is a regular Istanbul commuter, using the city's public transport systems to get around, sometimes traveling up to 30 kilometers a day using subway trains, ferries, buses and Istanbuls historic trams.  (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)