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Charlie the dachshund tries to open up a paddling pool; and sits in a car.—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 That same month, the mom of three shared a hilarious video on her Instagram Stories that showed her in a leopard print swimsuit and sunglasses relaxing in the paddling pool section of a large inflatable slide.—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The organizers of the Hungarian Grand Prix, now back in its traditional place as the last race before the summer break, counter this by dotting the paddock with fans (the cooling kind), iced coffee on tap and, one year, even a paddling pool featuring an inflatable shark.—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025 Keep an eye out for the vintage paddling pool, a quirky mini-golf course and the curved art deco Sun Pavilion with its sweeping views over the lawns.—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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