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We often forget what a wondrous world we live in. While getting caught up in our hectic schedules makes us oblivious to things around us, today we're gonna zoom in on the unseen and unnoticed side of things.

So welcome to Bored Panda’s amusing collection of the most fascinating and rarely seen objects, beings, places, occurrences, and everything that will bring out that inner curious child we have inside.

From a macro shot revealing the density of penguin feathers to rainbow cloud spotting, this is something you only see in a video game. Or if you open your eyes and pay attention. Psst! More incredible photos of rarely seen things can be found in our previous posts here, here and here.

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When It’s Cold Enough To See The Melody

When It’s Cold Enough To See The Melody

Kathrin Swoboda Photography , Kathrin Swoboda Photography Report

#2

Spotted A Rainbow Cloud From My Balcony. Not As Beautiful As Aurora But Pretty Rare To See Such Phenomena In India

Spotted A Rainbow Cloud From My Balcony. Not As Beautiful As Aurora But Pretty Rare To See Such Phenomena In India

Readingislove Report

#3

This Is What Sunset Looks Like From Space

This Is What Sunset Looks Like From Space

Astro_Alex Report

Even in times of scientific and technological advancements, our beautiful planet remains full of mysteries. From the incredible bismuth crystal that looks like it came from some sort of sci-fi film to the enchanting glowing forest in Japan with its luminescent mushrooms scattered along the forest floor, there are so many exquisite finds on Earth. They make us question how much about the place we inhabit we don’t really know.

Some of the most standout mysteries that have been captivating the imagination of many throughout the years include Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. The structure consists of a ring of standing stones, with each stone standing approximately thirteen feet high, seven feet wide and weighing 25 tons. It’s believed to have been built about 5000 years ago, but scholars still do not agree on what its purpose could have been.

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Another mysterious object is the stone spheres found in Costa Rica, located on the Diquis Delta and on Isla del Cano. There are over three hundred petro spheres scattered throughout the country that are still considered a great, unsolved archaeological mystery. The heaviest of them weighs many tons, and they’re believed to be made of granodiorite.

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Here Are My Removed & Genetically Modified White Blood Cells, About To Be Put Back In To Hopefully Cure My Cancer

Here Are My Removed & Genetically Modified White Blood Cells, About To Be Put Back In To Hopefully Cure My Cancer

This Is T-Cell Immunotherapy

sarahjewel Report

#5

Not A Painting - Just An Iceberg Flipped Upside Down

Not A Painting - Just An Iceberg Flipped Upside Down

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#6

This Albino Peacock I Saw In Malaysia

This Albino Peacock I Saw In Malaysia

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#7

Finally Got My Prosthetics In

Finally Got My Prosthetics In

Rewster27 Report

#8

Bioluminescent Phytoplankton In The Persian Gulf

Bioluminescent Phytoplankton In The Persian Gulf

hayati.photography Report

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#9

Ice Eggs - This Rare Phenomenon Occurs When Ice Is Rolled Over By Wind And Water (Northern Finland)

Ice Eggs - This Rare Phenomenon Occurs When Ice Is Rolled Over By Wind And Water (Northern Finland)

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#10

Nappies In Sweden Have A Father On The Packaging

Nappies In Sweden Have A Father On The Packaging

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#11

The Forests Of Aspen, Colorado

The Forests Of Aspen, Colorado

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#12

This Huge Tree In Cairo

This Huge Tree In Cairo

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#13

Highway To Heaven. 30-Second Long Exposure Of Airliner Departing From Runway

Highway To Heaven. 30-Second Long Exposure Of Airliner Departing From Runway

Jimmy_Scrambles Report

#14

My Nails Pushing The Chemo Out Of My Fingertips

My Nails Pushing The Chemo Out Of My Fingertips

llowreyy Report

#15

Truck Door Handle On A Frosty Morning

Truck Door Handle On A Frosty Morning

demanded101 Report

#16

My Dad Got A Periodic Table With The Actual Elements In It

My Dad Got A Periodic Table With The Actual Elements In It

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#17

A Pistachio Plant

A Pistachio Plant

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#18

The Sun Hit This Freshly-Paved Tarmac Just Right And Made A Real-Life Rainbow Road Through Polarized Lenses

The Sun Hit This Freshly-Paved Tarmac Just Right And Made A Real-Life Rainbow Road Through Polarized Lenses

kenziemonsterrawr Report

#19

This Butterfly With Transparent Wings

This Butterfly With Transparent Wings

flightoffancy85 Report

#20

Amazing Jimbacrinus Crinoid Fossils

Amazing Jimbacrinus Crinoid Fossils

Tom Kapitany Report

#21

What A Piece Of 10,000-Year-Old Glacial Ice Looks Like

What A Piece Of 10,000-Year-Old Glacial Ice Looks Like

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#22

This Close Up Shot Of A Dragonfly I Took With My Phone The Other Day

This Close Up Shot Of A Dragonfly I Took With My Phone The Other Day

UltraBloodWing Report

#23

Just When You Thought You’d Seen Everything - Here’s Snowball, An Extremely Rare Leucistic Alligator

Just When You Thought You’d Seen Everything - Here’s Snowball, An Extremely Rare Leucistic Alligator

nathan.sweeting Report

#24

My Hair Is Half Blonde Half Brunette. Including Eyebrows

My Hair Is Half Blonde Half Brunette. Including Eyebrows

Sunflowely Report

#25

Horses On A Plane

Horses On A Plane

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#26

Certain Fish Skin Can Be Grafted Onto Burns And Diabetic Wounds. The Material Recruits The Body's Own Cells And Is Converted Eventually Into Living Tissue

Certain Fish Skin Can Be Grafted Onto Burns And Diabetic Wounds. The Material Recruits The Body's Own Cells And Is Converted Eventually Into Living Tissue

QueenMuda Report

#27

This Pencil Store In Tehran, Iran

This Pencil Store In Tehran, Iran

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#28

The Density Of Penguin Feathers

The Density Of Penguin Feathers

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

Sadly, the Penguin is dead. But he died peacefully of old age, surrounded by his loved ones. And donated his body to science, to which his whole family agreed. So it's all good :)

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

So thay are actually so much smaller just really puffy?

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

That’s how it is with most birds. Have you ever seen a featherless owl?

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

I got to pet a couple of penguins from Sea World once & they were sooooo soft! The trainer said that they have about 1000 feathers per square centimeter which is why they're so soft. Also got to hold a sloth that same visit. Best time ever!!!!!!!! (I worked in a hotel & we were the only pet-friendly one in the area & the only one willing to take wild animals.)

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

SeaWorld is where aquatic animals go to suffer and die. Promise yourself you’ll never go to SeaWorld again.

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

Why did I not realize penguins had feathers 💀 I straight up thought they were like seals/sea lions and were smooth Also I hate this picture so very much but it's cool to know

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

Legitimately didn't know they had feather's like this. I thought they were tiny and layered like scales for improved dynamics in water. Learnt something new today.

Riva-Cherese Callender
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went 40 years without seeing penguin skin without a penguin...and I was content with that

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

This makes me super sad & could have gone my whole life without seeing a piece of a penguin

Kaya Gadhia
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2 years ago

if this is real i’m concerned…

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

Hello everyone!! This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who died over 100 years ago. This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was easy for me to follow the tags back to the source but, I am a complete nerd freak for Ornithology and was once very lucky to see the PRIVATE collection at Cornell.

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

I sure hope this was from a previously found penguin, and not one killed for research. (Fingers crossed)

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

that had to hurt, unless their skin just peels off in the summer sun like my skin

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

I am super sensitive to different textures. I feel a bit repulsed and my chest tightens. I want to take my hand and squish it down

Kitty White
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know that indigenous people in cold climates use seal skins to make outerwear… I wonder whether anyone ever tried to do something with penguin feathers?

Sarah Rienzi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like the way we learned this.💔 I didn't know they had feathers. I thought they had thick skin and a layer of blubber to keep them warm.

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

No one ever looks at my comment, so I thought I would answer you. :) This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 years ago. This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It is easy to follow the tags back to the source* but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology and was once very lucky to see the PRIVATE collection at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. There you go!

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Darnell Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel you Andrew they hurt that little penguin just to show us that LOL

Shaylin Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I knew that penguins molted their feathers yearly, but I didn’t know that they molt all of their feathers at once, in a perfect cross-section, with straight edges! — which is what I’ve told myself is going on here, and choosing to believe, because the obvious truth is a huge bummer.

Lp Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the actually BIRD is like, chicken sized in body build huh? Lol

Cynthia Wallace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Hope the penguin died of natural causes..not for this picture. Vut the density of feathers is truly astounding.

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

ONCE AGAIN, This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology. I am sure with patience and a google image search (which is what I used), you could find this out as well!

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

ONCE AGAIN, This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology. I am sure with patience and a google image search (which is what I used), you could find this out as well!

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Natalia Sanders
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What i would give for a jacket like this ( if no penguins are harmed in the making of that jacket that is)

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

I thought it said "The Dentistry of Penguin Feathers" for a moment there LMFAOO

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

When I first read this without my glasses I thought this said "the destiny of penguin fathers" 😆 Me: ...They kill male penguins for their skins? *puts on glasses* ... Oh wait, nope. THAT'S not it! 😂

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

When I first read this without my glasses I thought this said "the destiny of penguin fathers" 😆 Me: ...They kill male penguins for their skins? *puts on glasses* ... Oh wait, THAT'S incorrect! 😂

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

Hi Evie. THIS PENGUIN IS 100 YEARS OLD & OWNED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON. If you "😡Don't care how dense their feathers are," you can stuff it or join Audubon and Cornell University, and many other places as I have as we campaign to raise awareness, sign petitions, write to our Senators, and so forth TO SAVE BIRDS and THEIR HABITAT. However, you will have to be proactive in this cause and CLIMATE CHANGE. Are you willing to stop guzzling fossil fuels, MAKE THE CHANGES, or do you want to make an emoticon? 🤨 I know how to make those too! 🐧🐧

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

HERE ARE THE FACTS: This EMPEROR PENGUIN *DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO!!*<-- GET IT?? ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO! one hundred years ago. This specimen is OWNED by The TRUSTEES of The NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, London. *IT WAS EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph). I am sure with a google image search is what I used), ANYONE could find this out as well! It took me NO MORE than 15 seconds! But NO. That's too much effort, right? DO YOUR RESEARCH!!! AAAARRGGGGH! ~from your usually friendly (the comments here are ticking me off) Ornithologist, who specializes in behavior and Corvidae. Just an all over nerd. I WILL CONTINUE TO POST THIS INFORMATION!!

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

NOOOOO YOU MURDER A PENGUIN JUST FOR A PICTURE!? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!

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

This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology and was once very lucky to see the PRIVATE collection at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

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

why u kill the penguin just for this you meanie😭😭😭

Myxomatosis
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ONCE AGAIN, This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology. I am sure with patience and a google image search (which is what I used), you could find this out as well!

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Starlee87
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please tell me they didn't kill the penguin to make a point. 😠 🗯 😡

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

OMG! READ PREVIOUS COMMENTS! ONCE AGAIN, This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology. I am sure with patience and a google image search (which is what I used), you could find this out as well!

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

None of us want to see this bad enough for a penguin to have been killed. To me this picture is more sad than anything else.

Myxomatosis
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you look at the photograph? Did you even look at the attached tag? ONCE AGAIN, This penguin is an Emperor Penguin who DIED OVER 100 YEARS AGO! This specimen is OWNED by The Trustees of The Natural History Museum, London. *It was EASY to follow the tags back TO THE SOURCE* (look closely at the photograph), but I am a complete nerd for Ornithology. I am sure with patience and a google image search (which is what I used), you could find this out as well!

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Astronaut Bruce McCandless Floating Away From The Safety Of The Space Shuttle

Astronaut Bruce McCandless Floating Away From The Safety Of The Space Shuttle

He had nothing but his manned maneuvering unit keeping him from drifting into the unknown. First person in history to do something like this.

nasa.gov Report

#30

Sendai Daikannon, One Of The Tallest Statues In The World

Sendai Daikannon, One Of The Tallest Statues In The World

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#31

The Color Of My Kitten's Foot Is Split Down The Middle

The Color Of My Kitten's Foot Is Split Down The Middle

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#32

This Red Only Rainbow I Saw At Midnight In Finland

This Red Only Rainbow I Saw At Midnight In Finland

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#33

This Majestic Emerald Mallard

This Majestic Emerald Mallard

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#34

My Cactus Has Grown A Strange-Looking Flower

My Cactus Has Grown A Strange-Looking Flower

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#35

In Case You Haven't Seen Spider Feet Up Close

In Case You Haven't Seen Spider Feet Up Close

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#36

We Got These Giant Screws In At Work Today For Mounting Solar Panels

We Got These Giant Screws In At Work Today For Mounting Solar Panels

smokeymctokerson Report

#37

The UK Is Full Of Charming Crinkle Crankle Garden Walls

The UK Is Full Of Charming Crinkle Crankle Garden Walls

In England you sometimes see these "wavy" brick fences. And curious as it may seem, this shape uses fewer bricks than a straight wall. A straight wall needs at least two layers of bricks to make it sturdy, but the wavy wall is fine thanks to the arch support provided by the waves.

praxis_builders , GeographBot Report

#38

The Back Of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa

The Back Of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa

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#39

This Lizard I Found "Standing" On Water In My Pool

This Lizard I Found "Standing" On Water In My Pool

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#40

In Case You Have Not Seen What A Clump Of Dna Looks Like

In Case You Have Not Seen What A Clump Of Dna Looks Like

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#41

Giant Puffball Mushroom My Sister Found In The Woods

Giant Puffball Mushroom My Sister Found In The Woods

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#42

Mosaics Of A Roman Villa Were Found Under A Vineyard In Negrar, Italy

Mosaics Of A Roman Villa Were Found Under A Vineyard In Negrar, Italy

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#43

This Device Is Used To Measure Lengths On Maps. Simply Roll It Along Streets You Want To Use And It Tells You The Distance

This Device Is Used To Measure Lengths On Maps. Simply Roll It Along Streets You Want To Use And It Tells You The Distance

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#44

Ants Gutted My Almond To Make Their Own Almond Flour

Ants Gutted My Almond To Make Their Own Almond Flour

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#45

When My Cat Got Spayed, The Shaved Area Grew Back Chocolate Coloured

When My Cat Got Spayed, The Shaved Area Grew Back Chocolate Coloured

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#46

A Hand Of A Koala

A Hand Of A Koala

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#47

This Apple's Flesh Is The Same Colour As It’s Skin

This Apple's Flesh Is The Same Colour As It’s Skin

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#48

414-Pound Gorilla On The Exam Table

414-Pound Gorilla On The Exam Table

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#49

$12,000 Worth Of Cancer Pills

$12,000 Worth Of Cancer Pills

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