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"This land is cursed; the animals hop not run, birds run, not fly and the swans are black not white. This land is cursed and I'll have nothing more to do with it," wrote William Dampier, one of the first Europeans to ever explore the continent of Australia, back in 1688.

In case you didn't know, 26 January is the national day of Australia. And what could be a more beautiful way to celebrate the occasion than by honoring all the little things that make this country the beautiful, interesting and absolutely bizarre place that it is. With that being said, Bored Panda invites you to look through some of our favorite photos shared by people on the interwebs proving that Australia isn't just another country, but a whole different world. As per usual, don't forget to leave a comment here and there and vote for your favorite pics!

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    Maiun
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As it should be, cigarettes need to be prohibitively expensive and the tax on them to treating smokers for both their addiction and the illnesses they cause.

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    A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....

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    Rainbow Wrasse Caught Off Christmas Island

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    An Emu Egg I Found A Few Years Back In Australia

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    Lizards In Australia

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    glowworm2
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing unusual here, just a really big ass lizard going for a stroll.

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    This Accursed Land

    This Accursed Land

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    Maiun
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame everyone didn't leave it alone, it was already occupied after all.

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    #12

    Spencer Lake In Australia, Naturally Pink

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    He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am

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    Meanwhile In Australia

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    pandamonium.
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...You know Australia is going to be fun when it has drunk cockatoos

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    It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath

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    Still A Better Receptionist Than The One We Had On Check In

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    Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale

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    Sexy Calendars In Australia

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    pandamonium.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow. it is clear that the kangaroo is THE most beautiful out of everyone. periodt.

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    Im Stuck In Europe Because Of Covid And Then My Family Took This Photo And Sent It From Their Camping Trip At Skenes Creek Victoria... Ok, Now I’m Really Homesick

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    Two Extremely Cute And Endangered Barking Geckos Waring Up On My Hand On A Cold Morning In Western Australia. These Are The Only 2 I've Ever Come Across So Was Pretty Awesome

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    Honey, There Is A Kid On Our Bug...

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    pandamonium.
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...I'm just going to move to the other side of the Earth. Dont mind me. \("" ̄▽ ̄)/

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    #26

    This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

    This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

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    Flushed All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out - Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python

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    An Emu Just Cruising Around My Rural Towns Little Airport

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    My Daughter’s Boyfriend Has Been Helping At His Parents’ Farm In Kingaroy, Queensland. He Took This Shot When The Sheep Came Up To Say G’day

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    In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

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    glowworm2
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we don't want to disturb the possibly venomous snake that's taking a nap in there. They can keep the sneaker.

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    #35

    Australia. Where Even The Hail Can Kill You

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    That’s A Blue Ring Octopus, Whose Venom Can Result In Death Within Minutes

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    Shopping, Australian Style

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    hobbitly
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe thongs are slippers right? Here thongs are underwear... which would be a weird warning, haha.

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    Some Cool Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lost count how many tourists I told not to drive after dark in the outback. Kangaroos love sitting on the warm bitumen at night. And are dumb as a thick plank.

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    angie but who cares
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    y is she touching ittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt i need a trip to mars can anyone carpool mabe?

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    A Massive Earthworm Found In Queensland, Australia

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    Weird Critter From Australia. Hairy Backed Pie Beetle (Helia Perforata)

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    So Having My Lunch Break (Working From Home) When I See Something Moving Across The Living Room Floor. Looks Like I Have A Little Friend Trying To Get Out Of The Heat. Though I'm Damned As To How She Got In Here With All The Doors Shut

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    Jill
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, Im sure you could get Moose and Reigndeer on a pizza here in Sweden but im not sure it would be any good. Ive eaten ostrich before and it was "like chicken"...so it might work.

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