Belly

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force training squadron encountered a sea otter floating on its back, belly up, while sailing in the Arctic Ocean, according to reports in Japanese media. The crew's photos of the animal drew amused reactions online, with commenters joking about the otter having eaten several crabs and calling it a 'gourmet' moment.

Italian listeners are tuning in to the latest episodes of Radio Deejay's popular programmes. Recent segments include full episodes of the daily show, a comedic 'Casa Linetti' bit about nighttime mishaps, and a sports variety face-off between former footballer Beppe Bergomi and commentator Maurizio Compagnoni on 'Ciao Belli'. The clips are circulating widely among Italian audiences this week.

A glossy ibis, a rare visitor to Northern Ireland, has been spotted at Strangford Lough near the WWT Castle Espie wetland centre, where it was photographed being closely approached by a light-bellied brent goose. Birdwatchers in the area are sharing sightings of the unusual encounter, as the species is not normally found among the lough's regular wintering flocks.

Furry artists are sharing whimsical drawings of balloon-like characters, described as round, puffy creatures whose bellies can be cuddled. The playful 'belly inflation' art trend celebrates exaggeratedly inflated characters, with posters praising the creativity of artists in this subgenre. It remains a small, lighthearted corner of the online furry art scene.

Actor Park Seo-joon is making headlines in Japan after appearing on a new program for FamilyMart TV, where he enthusiastically enjoyed samgyeopsal, his favorite grilled pork belly dish, showing a more personal side of himself. The item is being covered by Oricon News, drawing attention from fans of the Korean star in Japan.

An artist-shared illustration of a squeaky-clean, inflatable 'pooltoy' character describing itself as its own personal flotation device is circulating among transformation and inflation art fans, who are praising the artist's cute style and the character's oversized, buoyant belly design.

A photographer in Norman, Oklahoma has shared a close-up image of a red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) taken on September 23, 2026, along with details of the camera settings used. The bird, common across the eastern United States, is drawing attention from wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts who appreciate both the shot and the technical notes.

A fitness creator has released episode 38 of a home workout series documenting a belly-to-six-pack transformation, drawing over 725,000 likes. The installment pushes an intense, high-effort routine and carries a 'don't try this at home' warning, highlighting how demanding the program is. Viewers are following the journey episode by episode, making the series a talking point among people looking for extreme at-home fitness challenges.

Potbelly is giving Potbelly Perks loyalty members a free bag of Zapp's Potato Chips with any entrée purchase from October 5 to 11. The sandwich chain is running the promotion in partnership with the Zapp's snack brand, and members simply need to redeem the offer through their Perks account during the promotional week to get the free chips.

An artist community member shared new fantasy-themed character artwork depicting a magical creature with an exaggerated belly, crediting illustrator Bloodoodles for the drawing and setting the post to the song "Whole Lotta Love". The caption describes the character performing magic tricks and praises the illustration's playful, suggestive style.

JazzFM is playing Charlie Hunter's track 'Them Belly Full', putting the eight-string guitarist's take on the jazz standard in front of listeners. Hunter, known for playing bass lines and melody simultaneously on his custom instrument, remains a fixture of the contemporary jazz and groove scene, and the station's spin has drawn attention from jazz fans sharing what they are listening to.