Embarrassing Photos From People Who Know How to Laugh at Themselves

Is This a Prank?

"Don't show this to my boss..."

Who is in charge of putting the boot on the parking inspection van? Was this a coworker? How did they not know the van was in violation? How did they mess this up? Who do they pay to get it off? Themselves?

The More You Know

Bubble wrap was originally designed to be used as wallpaper.
J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because "there was no suitable living candidate." This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.
Tears contain a natural painkiller, which reduces pain and improves your mood.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.