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Veronica Duque wearing her famous anatomy suit
Being an educator in the American public school system is one of the hardest jobs in our nation. Not only is the work itself challenging, but with constant battles for educational funding and a student body increasingly tethered to their electronic devices, most teachers in America and around the world are navigating uncharted territory when it comes to finding ways to keep their students engaged in their studies.
And that's why when Verónica Duque came across a form-fitting, anatomical bodysuit while doing some online shopping, she thought it would be perfect visual aid to convey vital information (pun intended) to her students in Spain, in a way they'd actually remember.
Turns out, the entire internet would remember it too.
Duque's husband tweeted a collage of images from the classroom lesson, which quickly went viral, with nearly 70,000 likes. Loosely translated, the tweet from her husband Michael reads: "Very proud of this volcano of ideas that I am lucky to have as a wife. Today she explained the human body to her students in a very original way. Great Veronica !!!"
In an interview with Bored Panda, Duque explained the thought process that led her to presenting her third-grade-class with a unique approach to learning.
"I was surfing the internet when an ad of an AliExpress swimsuit popped up," she said. "Knowing how hard it is for kids this young to visualize the disposition of internal organs, I thought it was worth giving it a try."
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Online retailers like Amazon have a number of similar anatomical bodysuits for sale. While most people apparently purchase them for Halloween costumes or as gag gifts, it's now likely that Duque's viral moment will inspire some other educators around the world to take a similar approach to teaching the body basics to their students.
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While some on Twitter were critical of the suit, the vast majority have praised Duque for her innovative approach to teaching. And the anatomical bodysuit is reportedly far from her first creative endeavor in the classroom.
"I decided long ago to use disguises for history lessons," she told Bored Panda. "I'm also using cardboard crowns for my students to learn grammatical categories such as nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Different grammar kingdoms, so to say."
And when it comes to the inevitable, made-up controversy that tends to latch itself onto virtually anyone that goes viral, Duque said she says there's another far more controversial stereotype she hopes her brief moment of fame will help address.
"I'd like society to stop considering teachers to be lazy bureaucratic public servants," she said. "We're certainly not." Get this teacher a raise!
What really works about Duque's presentation is that it engages students in a sensorial experiences, which helps lessons stick (and let's face it, anything that engages he sense nowadays is a godsend). But there are other methods teachers/parents can try that don't involve wearing a suit with guts on 'em.
Here are some suggestions for hands-on "DIY experiments", courtesy of the Little Medical School website:
1. Building the respiratory system by creating a model lung with straws, balloons, bottles, and duct tape
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2. Sculpting Body parts with Play Doh
(Grab free printable mats on 123Homeschool4Me)
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3. Build a functioning heart model
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Of course, these lessons are a little more geared towards younger students, but at the same time, it could provide some inspiration for how to get students more involved in their own learning, just like Duque did.
This article originally appeared six years ago.
Bedtime just got a lot more fun
Adults love bedtime. For us, it’s pure bliss—all day, we dream about our warm, soft beds, our absurdly expensive satin-covered pillows, and turning out the light before 10:30 p.m. We might even indulge in a mug of Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime Tea as a treat. Kids, however, are a completely different story. No child looks forward to bedtime, especially not the small ones. To them, bedtime is the enemy—pure lava, a monster, a demon that must be avoided at all costs. Every parent knows this struggle: it’s time to turn the lights out, but suddenly, they develop an insatiable need for one more story, one more glass of water, one more urgent philosophical question that needs to be answered right now, like “Why do we need to sleep, anyway?”
But to the Internet’s delight, two hilarious and ingenious sisters have turned this nightly battle into something magical, proving that even the most dreaded tasks can be a blast with a little creativity.
Alex Anguish, a content creator and a stay-at-home mom with three kids, posted a TikTok video depicting "Club Sleep," the extraordinary method she and her sister devised to make bedtime a lot more enjoyable for the children and for them. Before long, Alex’s video went certifiably viral, racking up 12.6 million views and 2 million likes within ten days of posting. So, what’s “Club Sleep,” you ask?
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Oh, it’s just the coolest and most exclusive nightclub around, tailored specifically for toddlers and kids still rocking diapers. Each night, Alex and her sister transform the bedroom area into "Club Sleep," an exclusive venue with a check-in line, bouncers, and multiple security checkpoints (not just anyone can get in, you know). Consider it a modern Studio 54, but instead of cocktails and disco balls, there are warm glasses of milk waiting for the patrons inside and the coziest bed imaginable.
On paper, it’s already a hilarious concept (Saturday Night Live, you know what to do), but the true genius lies in Alex and her sister's unwavering commitment to the bit. As the kids approach, the sisters snap into character. Wearing black jackets, long pants, a backwards cap, and sunglasses, they're a menacing sigh—but only for those trying to sneak into Club Sleep.
Safety is of the utmost importance at Club Sleep, and the bouncers take their jobs seriously—very seriously. Barricades are set up to maintain order. IDs are checked and patrons are interrogated. It’s a tightly run system, like something you’d see outside of a nightclub in Manhattan or West Hollywood.
"Who's ready for Club Sleep?" hollers Alex. She's shouting at full volume, by the way. Like any good bouncer, she knows she needs to control the crowd and keep the line moving. Music thumps in the background.
"Who's ready for Club Sleep?"TikTok @alexanguish
"I need everyone to line up right here, single file. Let's see some IDs," she yells out, pointing at the barricade. (There's only one kid there, but that's beside the point.)
The three step up to the barricade one by one. Alex shines a flashlight on their ID (a plastic badge).
"Where are you going?" she asks.
"My bed," the first kid replies, sheepishly. Despite his matching Pikachu pajama set, the bouncer isn't easily convinced. "And what are you going to do there?" Alex asks, eyeing him suspiciously.
"Lay in my bed and possibly go to sleep." Right answer.
It's entrancing—and almost uncanny—how perfectly the two sisters channel the mannerisms of bouncers and TSA agents. Anyone who's ever forgotten their passport or tried using an expired ID knows that familiar churn of anxiety. But here, with this family, it's pure joy. Everything works: the assertive voices, the humor (at one point, Alex tells her son, "It's ladies' night, sir"), and the sisters, who can barely contain their laughter.
The Internet fell in love with Club Sleep, with viewers flooding the comments with praise. "Now this is parenting," wrote one person. Another replied, "They don't even know HOW funny this is."
Some commenters even predicted future confusion when these kids eventually visit real nightclubs. "They're gonna randomly get sleepy when they enter a club when they're older," someone said. Another commenter agreed: "As soon as they turn 21 and go to a bar, [they'll be like] 'Why am I having déjà vu right now?'"
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Even brands jumped in—a true sign of viral success. Pull-Ups' official account commented, "Club Sleep is what dreams are made of," and Visa chimed in with "This is the only kind of club you'll find me at 😂" (A credit card company at a club? Welcome to social media.)
All laughter (and genius parenting) aside, the science is clear: a well-structured and consistent bedtime routine helps establish healthy sleeping habits in children. Research shows that children with established routines fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and rest more soundly. Experts recommend a gentle hour-long transition to bedtime, with clear signals that it's time to wind down. Alex and her sister have totally aced this one.
Club Sleep shows that bedtime doesn't have to be boring—for kids or adults. It's creative yet simple. There are no expensive props, or bribes, or yelling. Just a little imagination and love. It's so brilliant, you kind of want to kick yourself and ask, "Why didn't I think of that?"
The next time bedtime becomes a struggle, consider creating your own Club Sleep. Grab a flashlight, flip that cap backwards, and practice your biggest, most booming bouncer voice. Just remember: pajamas are mandatory and sweet dreams are guaranteed.
Poor, sad Labrador Retriever.
The dog world shifted in 2022 as the sweet-faced, loveable Labrador Retriever was toppled as America’s favorite dog breed. The breed best known for having a heart of gold was replaced by the smaller, more urban-friendly French Bulldog.
According to the American Kennel Club, for 31 years, the Labrador Retriever was America’s favorite dog until it was eclipsed in 2022 by the Frenchie. The rankings were based on nearly 716,500 dogs newly registered in 2022, of which about 1 in 7 were Frenchies. Around 108,000 French Bulldogs were recorded in the U.S. in 2022, surpassing Labrador Retrievers by over 21,000.
The French Bulldog’s popularity has grown exponentially over the past decade. They were the #14 most popular breed in 2012, and since then, registrations have gone up 1,000%, bringing them to the top of the breed popularity rankings.
The AKC says that the American Hairless Terrier, Gordon Setter, Italian Greyhound and Anatolian Shepherd Dog also grew in popularity between 2021 and 2022. As of 2024, Frenchies are still America's top dog three years running.
The French Bulldog was famous among America’s upper class around the turn of the 20th century but then fell out of favor. Their resurgence is partly based on several celebrities who have gone public with their Frenchie love. Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Thee Stallion, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Reese Witherspoon and Lady Gaga all own French Bulldogs.
The breed earned a lot of attention as show dogs last year when a Frenchie named Winston took second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and first in the National Dog Show.
The breed made national news in early 2021 when Gaga’s dog walker was shot in the chest while walking two of her Frenchies in a dog heist. He recovered from his injuries, and the dogs were later returned.
They’ve also become popular because of their unique look and personalities.
“They’re comical, friendly, loving little dogs,” French BullDog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa told the AP. She said they are city-friendly with modest grooming needs and “they offer a lot in a small package.”
They are also popular with people who live in apartments. According to the AKC, Frenchies don’t bark much and do not require a lot of outdoor exercise.
The French Bulldog stands out among other breeds because it looks like a miniature bulldog but has large, expressive bat-like ears that are its trademark feature. However, their popularity isn’t without controversy. “French bulldogs can be a polarizing topic,” veterinarian Dr. Carrie Stefaniak told the AP.
An adorable French Bulldogvia Pixabay
French Bulldogs have been bred to have abnormally large heads, which means that large litters usually need to be delivered by C-section, an expensive procedure that can be dangerous for the mother. They are also prone to multiple health problems, including skin, ear, and eye infections. Their flat face means they often suffer from respiratory problems and heat intolerance, and Frenchies are also more prone to spine deformations and nerve pain as they age,
While they're friendly, they can also be stubborn and may require more training than the average dog. Overall, however, the AKC says that French Bulldogs are good for families with children due to their laid back, social nature and lack of aggression.
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Here are the AKC’s top ten most popular dog breeds for 2022.
1 French Bulldogs
2 Labrador Retrievers
3 Golden Retrievers
4 German Shepherd Dogs
5 Poodles
6 Bulldogs
7 Rottweilers
8 Beagles
9 Dachshunds
10 German Shorthaired Pointers
Part of the reason the 2022 list was so noteworthy was the change at the top, as these lists don't tend to change much year to year. In fact, the 2024 Most Popular Dog Breed list looks very similar to 2022, with no change at all in the top five spots and the next five spots only changing in order. In 2024, Dachshunds came in at #6, Beagles at #7, Rottweilers at #8, and Bulldogs at #9. German Shorthaired Pointers stayed the same at #10.
So congratulations, Frenchies for keeping your top dog spot for the third year in a row.
This article originally appeared two years ago.
Women have hilarious reaction to Robert Irwin's underwear ad
Many Millennials hold a very special place in their hearts for Steve Irwin, the famous "Crocodile Hunter" who spent his time educating the world about wildlife conservation in Australia. As we came to know Steve, we also got to know his wife Terri, daughter Bindi and son Robert. The little family quickly infiltrated the hearts of people everywhere, causing Steve's sudden and tragic death in 2006 to majorly impact the public zeitgeist.
Watching his kids grow up and follow in his footsteps has been a source of comfort for many, especially because they harbor no ill-will or fear for the wildlife that ultimately killed Steve. As a family, it's clear that they understand and preach, as Steve did, the importance of protecting and respecting animals in all their wonder and danger.
We got to know Irwin's children and wife on a level that felt personal in many ways; some would even go as far as to say that the Irwins feel like family. So, imagine everyone's surprise when Robert Irwin, the baby of the family, revealed pictures from his new underwear ad for Bonds, an Australian underwear brand. Bonds is now launching in the United States with the youngest Irwin as the face of the campaign.
Robert cut back on carbs and hit a few more sit ups to prepare for the campaign. When it was time for him to drop his trousers, he was ready... Women, however, were not—but in the most wholesome way possible.
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It's hard to adjust when people you "knew" when they were a baby are all of the sudden an adult. It's easy to keep such people in the "little kid" category, which colors how we see them at all times. This is especially evident when looking back at celebrities who began as child stars. For those who've been in the public eye from a young age get older, there's generally a phase of outward expression of their sexuality and adult—sometimes in the extreme. During this phase, those who were attempting to hold onto that celebrity's childhood tend to finally move them into the "adult" category—once their shock wears off, that is.
Robert is a little different, though. He's grown up in the public eye and remained just as wholesome as everyone knew his family to be. While he's not doing anything wild, seeing the 21-year-old in nothing but his skivvies with an eight pack of abs (I didn't realize abs came in that number) made some women feel like they just walked in on their little brother. Of course, the only one who has any right to feel like they're seeing their little brother in their underwear is Bindi, but I'm sure she'll allow us to share the shock with her.
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People shared the exclusive photos to their Facebook page, where we elder Millennials are still hanging strong, and it's safe to say, collectively, we were not prepared.
One woman writes, "Me: scrolling through my news feed. Me: seeing pictures of this guy. Me: oh who's this? Also me: omg! This isn't baby Irwin! I feel like a long distance aunt to you. We can't be having none of this."
Another says, "Robert Irwin! We will call your mama so fast . You are still 10 years old. Where are your clothes? All of your Aunties cannot be seeing you misbehaving like this."
Someone else jokes, "This feels illegal. Someone call Terri to get her son."
"Boy. No.. Good for him for getting the confidence in his own skin and body. But, no.. We cousins. I enjoyed watching your kind dad wrestling with alligators and crocodiles growing up. He's a neat guy. I can't be crushing on this boy. We cousins," another commenter cries.
The confusion around why the youngest Irwin is darn near naked on newsfeeds across the globe is hilariously pure. It feels like we should slowly close the door and avoid eye contact until a respectable amount of time has passed. Here's what a few others are saying about his underwear modeling debut:
"This feels so wrong, you are the Earths treasure. We not supposed to see what’s down under," one person writes.
"Robert, I literally watched your mother gestate you. Put ya clothes on!," someone else laughs.
Another woman says, "I was like…. I know this ain’t little pookie from that Irwin family down the street. I want to unsee it. Aunty getting too old for this."
Once again someone is asking for Terri's backup, "Robert Irwin!!!!! Does your mother know about these?!?!"
Clearly people are happy that Robert is out here living his best life, but if you need elder Millennial women for anything, we will all be recovering for three to five business days and waiting for Terri to come grab Robert by the ear. He's just a baby. We weren't ready.
Man saves neighbor from home invader in show of community
Your home is supposed to be one of the safest places for you to be, but there are times when that safety is shattered due to another's actions. The sad truth is people have very little control over whether they'll deal with a burglary, attempted or otherwise. There are plenty of measures one can take to safeguard their home, but thanks to advancing technology and general craftiness, it may not always be enough. Thankfully, there are neighbors who notice when something isn't quite right.
It's often good neighbors who are quick to alert the police if something is awry. One woman realized her neighbor was looking out for her when he showed up on her porch to talk to her through her Ring doorbell camera. Kimberly S. recently shared a video of her neighbor who alerted her that someone was attempting to break into her home.
At the time, Kimberly was at home alone with her children. She had no clue she was almost the victim of a burglary (or worse) until her doorbell rang. In the video, you see her neighbor, Vagner Soares, trying to explain the situation after the single mom asks who he is.
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"This is your neighbor. I seen someone trying to break into your house and I confronted him about it and he said that he knew the owner over here," Soares says, appearing a little apprehensive. He then explains that the man was on the side of her house trying to break in. "Yeah, it's a big white guy. He's a big white guy, he has long hair with a beard."
Kimberly was audibly shaken up upon hearing the news. She kept repeating, "He was on the side?" as if she was trying to make sense of what was happening. Soares makes sure to share exactly what happened so Kimberly could relay it to the police once they arrived.
"Yeah, he was like on his knees trying to open the door. I was watching him, I was like why is he so suspicious and then I got out the car and confronted him and he said he knew the owner over there and I said it could be a problem if you come back over here. But I said I was going to come over and let you know what's going on," the man says.
The mom responded to the news by telling Soares she was scared. She then asked him to wait on her porch while she called the police. According to a follow-up video, the police did come, but they left after looking around her house since they couldn't identify the would-be criminal. It was revealed later in a comment that Soares and his girlfriend drove around after the police left and spotted the man, recorded a video of him, and sent it to Kimberly who then filed a police report of the incident. People can't get enough of the man's kindness in looking out for his neighbor.
"If we had more men like this we wouldn’t choose the bear! Love that he stood up for you and let the man know it’d be a problem if he seen him again," one commenter says.
"So brave of him to confront that man because he could’ve been dangerous. As scary as this is, it’s good to know you have somebody who has your back like him," writes another
"This is what it’s about! We gotta come together as a community and look out for each other," another shared, and still another added, "This reminds me of how it used to be where your neighbors looked out for each other. Now a days you don’t even know your next door neighbor smh."
Kimberly does clarify that her neighbor wasn't the only one that saw the person attempting to break in. Several neighbors saw the man but it was Soares who confronted him and informed her about it while the other neighbors supported Soares out of the view of the camera. Unfortunately, there is no news of any arrests but the mom did install more cameras to cover the side door and has a large dog to help deter any more burglary attempts. It's also probably good to know her neighbors are looking out for each other.