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Now and then, it's good for us all to shake up our perspective. We each have our own unique lenses formed through various experiences - but this list of side-by-side comparison photos might make you look at the world differently.

Sure we have all seen before-and-after pictures, maybe between old and young or weight loss, but these aren't the only awe-inspiring cool photos. What about different locations during different seasons? Or size comparisons of creatures and their anatomy? Or even some good stories with rough starts and the best possible outcomes? This Bored Panda interesting things round-up will include all of these and more, and it is sure to challenge your perspective. Don't forget to upvote your favorites!

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The Day After Asher Was Adopted In 2012 vs. Today

The Day After Asher Was Adopted In 2012 vs. Today

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A Friend On Facebook Shared This Slide From Her Class. The Difference Between Urban, Suburban, And Rural

A Friend On Facebook Shared This Slide From Her Class. The Difference Between Urban, Suburban, And Rural

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Chinese Explorer Zheng He's Ship Compared To Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria. They Both Lived In The Same Era

Chinese Explorer Zheng He's Ship Compared To Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria. They Both Lived In The Same Era

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The Difference 11 Days Can Make For This Maple Tree

The Difference 11 Days Can Make For This Maple Tree

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B2 Stealth Bomber Compared To A Falcon

B2 Stealth Bomber Compared To A Falcon

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#9

My Wife’s Face On Our Wedding Day Compared To When She Met Rob

My Wife’s Face On Our Wedding Day Compared To When She Met Rob

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Movie vs. Real Life

Movie vs. Real Life

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Magpie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL. But please don't do this to your little house cat. It does hurt their backs. In an older cat it may hurt a LOT.

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Size Comparison Of My Maine Coon To My American Shorthair

Size Comparison Of My Maine Coon To My American Shorthair

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

It is my dream to retire to a cabin in the woods with a herd of Maine C**n's.

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#12

My Brother And His Friend, Both Age 13. We Loved The Difference In Height

My Brother And His Friend, Both Age 13. We Loved The Difference In Height

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Foxxy
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woah, that is a huge difference and a huge benefit 😉 You have a someone who can reach the tall stuff and someone who can crawl into tight spaces. Just hope the taller one isn’t afraid of heights and the shorter on isn’t claustrophobic 😛

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#13

The Size Of A Tornado Compared To The Size Of Wind Turbines

The Size Of A Tornado Compared To The Size Of Wind Turbines

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#14

At The Beach vs. Cleaning Feet After

At The Beach vs. Cleaning Feet After

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Smoker vs. Non-Smoker

Smoker vs. Non-Smoker

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#17

Barcelona During The Day vs. During The Night

Barcelona During The Day vs. During The Night

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Graphics Then vs. Graphics Now

Graphics Then vs. Graphics Now

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Nearly 25 Years After The Fall Of The Berlin Wall, The Difference In Types Of Light Bulbs Can Still Be Seen From Space

Nearly 25 Years After The Fall Of The Berlin Wall, The Difference In Types Of Light Bulbs Can Still Be Seen From Space

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

I had to Google this: "In the eastern part there are sodium vapour lamps with a yellower colour. And in the western parts there are fluorescent lamps... which produce a whiter colour."

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#20

Shark’s Brain vs. Dolphin’s Brain

Shark’s Brain vs. Dolphin’s Brain

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sakora
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When humanity dies through its own greed and stupidity, and there will be at least a piece of the ocean, dolphins will take over this planet.

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World's Smallest Computer Compared To A Grain Of Rice

World's Smallest Computer Compared To A Grain Of Rice

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

This computer measures 0.33mm on each side! According to my pal Google: "Currently, the tiny computer serves as a precision temperature sensor. It uses electronic pulses to convert temperatures into timed intervals. The result, for example, is the ability to report temperatures in a cluster of cells within a tumor with an error rate of around 0.1 degrees Celsius. 'Since the temperature sensor is small and biocompatible, we can implant it into a mouse and cancer cells grow around it,' said Gary Luker, a professor of radiology and biomedical engineering. 'We are using this temperature sensor to investigate variations in temperature within a tumor versus normal tissue and if we can use changes in temperature to determine success or failure of therapy.' https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/worlds-smallest-computer-dwarfed-by-rice-grain/

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Fluffy Corgi vs. Regular Coat

Fluffy Corgi vs. Regular Coat

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Juliana Kessler
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Breed standards were a byproduct of the eugenics movement in the 19th century. (See https://www.trutv.com/shows/adam-ruins-everything/videos/pure-bred-dogs-are-genetic-monsters.html it's a tv Episode but they give all their citations) Genetic hybrids are healthier and usually super cute!

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#23

Human Skeleton Compared To Gorilla Skeleton

Human Skeleton Compared To Gorilla Skeleton

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

The resemblances are remarkable and the differences fascinating. Massive rib cage and eye sockets and the comparatively small cranium on the gorilla.

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#24

We Live Next To The Ocean, Here's The Comparison Between The Outside And Inside Doorknob

We Live Next To The Ocean, Here's The Comparison Between The Outside And Inside Doorknob

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Toujin C'Thlu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The outside doorknob can double as a salt lick for any passing deer or cows.

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#25

Eagle Claws Are Pretty Big Even In Comparison With Mammalian Predators

Eagle Claws Are Pretty Big Even In Comparison With Mammalian Predators

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

If someone told me that a Harpy Eagle's talons are longer than a Siberian Tiger or an African Lion's claws, I would not have believed them. I've found a new pub bet!

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#26

Microscopic Look At Bee Stinger vs. Needle

Microscopic Look At Bee Stinger vs. Needle

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You Can See The Difference Between The Tap Water And The Sparkling Water That I Poured Over It

You Can See The Difference Between The Tap Water And The Sparkling Water That I Poured Over It

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The Difference Between A Norwegian Soldier 75 Years Ago And Today

The Difference Between A Norwegian Soldier 75 Years Ago And Today

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#29

Japan’s Highest Bridge’s Height Is Compared To Godzilla

Japan’s Highest Bridge’s Height Is Compared To Godzilla

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#30

Before And After Comparison Pics Of A Street In Surf City, NC After Florence

Before And After Comparison Pics Of A Street In Surf City, NC After Florence

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then there's one president denying climate chance, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and allowing American companies to continue or even to expand their environmentally-polluting activities. Because climate change is invented by the Chinese to harm American competitiveness.

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My Jeans vs. My Wife’s Jeans. I’m 6’ 3”and She’s 5’ 2”

My Jeans vs. My Wife’s Jeans. I’m 6’ 3”and She’s 5’ 2”

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Whenever Somebody Posts A Photo Of The Milky Way, People Invariably Ask "Is That How You See It With The Naked Eye?". Here's A Representation Of What You Do See Compared To What Comes Out Of The Camera

Whenever Somebody Posts A Photo Of The Milky Way, People Invariably Ask "Is That How You See It With The Naked Eye?". Here's A Representation Of What You Do See Compared To What Comes Out Of The Camera

This photo was taken at the Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia, the moon had just set below the horizon and the core of the Milky Way was rising towards the east and was at about 40 degrees. This obviously isn't a perfect representation but it's pretty close. You won't see any color as our eyes can't determine color very well in low light.
The photo you see on the left is directly out of the camera, no post processing has been done at all and you can see quite a bit of green towards the horizon and some orange and magenta hues in the core. My camera's white balance was set to auto and this is a 30 second exposure. ISO was set at 3200 and aperture was f2.8.
edit Ok it seems some people are able to distinguish color in the Milky Way and some aren't. Though it's more common to not see any color. I did quite a bit of research and almost every time this question was posed, people had varying views on what they could and couldn't see. No color - some color - lots of color. So I came to the conclusion that there are just too many variables to accurately depict what you can see, you can only approximate what the average person can see. Yes, some will see it more vividly, some will see it less vividly but the average person will see it similarly to what I showed in my photo. Oh and of course the location plays a large factor.........not everybody is able to sail 100 miles off shore to get the absolute best view possible so it's a bit pointless to use that as the standard bearer :) One other factor you should bear in mind is the technology we choose to portray these images on. Computer monitors. Again there are way too many variables at play here, especially when it comes to contrast and brightness. What I see on my computer monitor is most likely to be different to what another person sees.

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#33

Earth Compared To Its Water And Air

Earth Compared To Its Water And Air

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Natters
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing the air is at sea level atmospheric pressure, if not air can be compressed

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View From My House Of California Normal vs. California With Fires

View From My House Of California Normal vs. California With Fires

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My Mom’s Phone From 1998 vs. My Phone From 2018

My Mom’s Phone From 1998 vs. My Phone From 2018

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Foxxy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The phones from the late 90s to early 2000s were the best. Wish I could still buy the good old Nokia 3310 or 3315.

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'Chernobyl' Actors vs. The Real-Life People They Played

'Chernobyl' Actors vs. The Real-Life People They Played

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The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School

The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School

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TEE KAY
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I open doors with both hand depending on which way I approach the door

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Shoe That Is On The Longboard vs. The Shoe That Does All The Pushing

Shoe That Is On The Longboard vs. The Shoe That Does All The Pushing

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Ken 1985 vs. Ken 2018

Ken 1985 vs. Ken 2018

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Sunzilla
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did they model him on Justin Bieber? The new Ken looks about 12.

Xavier Wescott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer old ken, got more style and an air of sophistication about him. new ken is just blegh.

Ivana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is this whole thing about us over sexualizing youth. Like when you see a 12 year old on Instagram and you are outraged that they look like an 19 year old and are sexually attractive. But I think this is a good illustration of us just lowering the age of attractiveness. The new Ken resembles a 14-16 year old while the old Ken looks to be mid-20s. The standards for beauty have always been associated with youth but I kind of think that more and more the standards are more towards young teenagers than young twenty year olds. Creepy.

kristy sickles
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now Ken can date Barbie's little sister since he looks like a child. Orrr maybe her brother? :/

Magpie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so unfair. Barbie's hair can be combed, reshaped, ribboned even cut. His is solid plastic.

Lynda Momalo
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There used to be Kens whose hair you could style, in the 70s. Some were pretty awful. I can't link it but if you do an image search for Ken rooted hair you'll see what I mean.

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Dorothy Parker
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looked like the Crocodile Hunter in the earlier version. Emo teen idol in the second.

Sammiche
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone needs to add 90s Ken in the middle. Specifically, the one that came with his own hair gel.

Kathy Baylis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, if you really look at them, both are pretty unsettling.

Rochelle Haman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The new Ken actually looks like he had a few too many plastic surgery operations..

Tiny Dancer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When did Ken get guyliner?! They're covering those pretty baby blues, poor fella.

Laana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahahahahahaha! Hilarious! 2018. is so Instagram 😂😂

Katie Mak
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blank Ken stare...very appropriate .....is that Ken or Pink ? Btw, I luv Pink, I'm just comparing.

Nicole Mayers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did they make Ken so pretty? He’s supposed to be a man, not a 14 year old boy.

Jenny Lorenz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember Ken always losing his head. Looks like he keeps it better today.

Laura Roberts
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Barbie on her show/blog/whatever is younger so it makes sense that Ken would look younger now.

Elizabeth Gardner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh please going all transgender? he looks like a girl that is not masculine at all.

Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When are we doing to outlaw side-parts on men? Reminds me of Richie Cunningham every time.

Aneese
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donald Trump vs Zac Efron https://tinyurl.com/y54fpubv https://tinyurl.com/y6o22ryr

Laughinmydreams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. where is his earring; 2. where are his tats; 3. where is his beard?

Sharon Ingram
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because he looks like a male and not a feminized version of a male.

jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the 2018 version has made Ken no longer look like a he.

jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Version of the 2018 looks like his no longer a he!

Jaelyn Kennedy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one on the left looks like a man... The one on the right looks like a girl lol

karen snyder
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, Im pretty sure 80's Ken is young Willem Dafoe in my Mom's pajamas, which is obviously rad AF... and 2018 Ken is actually Stephan from my Starbucks who just had his top surgery and is sporting his nipple free chest with pride. You go Mattel! BAdass to be getting ahead of the demand for gender neutral action figures. I think I might actually want to play with dolls now.

KCN
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, interesting that this modern Ken uses eyeliner....

The Girl on Fire
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's something off about the one on the right but I can't pin it down

Lars Skulbru
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Metrosexual? 🙄 The 2018 Ken looks like a blond Justin Bieber.

Mewton’s Third Paw
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His bone structure was better before. His face now is too delicate and feminine.

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My Mood Every Day During 2018 Compared To 2017

My Mood Every Day During 2018 Compared To 2017

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