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The moment that you think you’ve got life all figured out, the universe throws you a curveball. Possibly in the form of an interesting opportunity, but (if we’re completely honest) most likely in the shape of a funny or surprising picture that makes you snort into your cup of tea. You see, despite all of humanity’s flaws, people are actually very creative and come up with some extremely bizarre things.

One place that documents the funny, creative, and sometimes plain downright weird things that humanity has done is the ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit. A community of just over 723k people, r/ofcoursethatsathing does exactly what it says on the tin: it invites people to share pictures of things that make you think, “Of course that’s a thing.”

It’s more a feeling than a phrase, and you’ll find the very best examples of just how peculiar a world we really live in below. Remember to upvote the pics that made you go “what?” and be sure to share this list with your friends. You and I both know that they’ll enjoy some of these images! Personally, as a huge D&D nerd, I’m a big fan of the bread alignment chart, but be sure to let everyone know which one’s your #1 pic.

#1

The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

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#2

Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

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My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

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Creativity is an intrinsic part of being human. It might not always produce something that’s objectively good in aesthetic terms, but it’s still one of the things that drive us forward. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder (even if that beholder should really read up a bit more on what’s actually stylish).

National Geographic spoke to Agustín Fuentes, the author of ‘The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional,’ about art and its relationship to our evolution.

#4

10/10 Would Read Again

10/10 Would Read Again

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Misstaken138
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this book! It was in the clearance section at the grocery store and I took a chance. Best $3 I've spent.

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“We tend to think of these beautiful cave paintings of the big mastodons and wild oryx as art. But that’s only about 40,000 years old. We know that 85,000 years ago, in southern Africa, our ancestors were carving on ostrich eggshells. Twenty thousand years earlier than that, they were drilling holes in small shells and wearing them around their necks,” Fuentes told National Geographic.

#8

Brilliant

Brilliant

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

Nun-Chucks: When you need to beat the holy hell outta someone! Alternatively, Nun-Chucks: Put the fear of God into them!

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#9

Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

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

looks like seedless watermelons are a bigger community than I would expect, catholics beware

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“One hundred thousand years before that, they were crumbling ochre and rubbing it on their bodies. Five hundred thousand years before that, half a million years ago, they were making tools that were incredibly beautiful and more symmetrical and aesthetic than they had to be to do their jobs. Art is very deep in human history,” Fuentes explained that art is fundamentally a part of who we are. Then and now.

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The ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit has been around since 2013, so you know for a fact that its content is something that captures people’s attention. No doubt, sometimes, because the pictures are very errr imaginative. Otherwise, without this quality content, the subreddit wouldn’t have survived and thrived for so long. The community will also be celebrating its eighth birthday in a couple of weeks. So, if you like their stuff, think about joining the subreddit or just popping in with a quick, ‘Hi, congrats.’

#13

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

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Misstaken138
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first time I saw this I thought it was stupid, but after feeling awful for having to throw away food because I just didn't see it way back in the fridge... I kind of want one. Plus I'm a klutz and always knock stuff over when trying to grab something in the fridge.

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Before joining the subreddit, though, there are a few rules that you have to be aware of. They’re all common sense things anyway, so they shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who isn’t an internet troll or a massive bigot. Obviously, there’s no place for racism, sexism, or bigotry on the r/ofcoursethatsathing subreddit.

What’s more, the subreddit moderators ask their members not to post any memes or image macros and to avoid self-promotion posts. Furthermore, all members should strive to be polite and void rudeness. “Everybody has a line; if you feel yours was crossed, this is your report option,” the moderators explain. And that’s how you keep an online community wholesome and healthy. All so that people can keep on saying, “Of course that’s a thing.”

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#19

Organ Plushies

Organ Plushies

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Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

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#21

The Much Awaited Sequel

The Much Awaited Sequel

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#22

Burrito Blanket

Burrito Blanket

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Misstaken138
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had no idea they made these in adult sizes! I've only ever seen little ones for babies. Freaking hilarious!

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#24

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

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

well that would be staying locked forever in my house. I mean, can't really pull the stickers off on this one to solve it.

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#25

Minimalist Nativity Sets

Minimalist Nativity Sets

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

The glass/perspex one (bottom right) looks quite pretty. The printed blocks of wood made me laugh.

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#26

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

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#27

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

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#28

A Punchable Enter Key

A Punchable Enter Key

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

I want a punchable "hang up" key. (Customer Service worker)

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#30

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

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#31

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

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

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of italian voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

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#32

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

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#33

For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

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#35

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

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#37

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

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#38

A Pure White Puzzle

A Pure White Puzzle

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

Looks like all the inner pieces are the same so they could go anywhere

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

The pieces are all the same cut out, you'd have this finished in 5 minutes

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

But, excluding the corners and edges, there are two types of piece. There are also two types of edge piece, and the corners should be easy, because there are only two of them.

Katie Bear
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Game shop I used to work at had something like this. There was a white one, a black one, and a silver one too. They sold pretty good, truthfully.

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

The upper text is この純白の地獄をクリアできるが? Which translates: Can you clear this pure white hell?

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

There are only 6 different shapes for the border and only two different shapes for the middle so should not be that hard to complete.

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

Put it together then draw a cool picture on it or write a letter to someone you love. Crumble it up and mail it to them. Awful and hard puzzle becomes cherished love token. ♥️

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

The Chinese character translates to pure white hell. Oh hell.

H.L.Lewis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It comes in pure black as well. My friends got me a much smaller clear version.

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

Translation of the Japanese on the top "Can you assemble this white hell?". It's literally called "pure white hell". :D

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

It doesn’t actually look that hard. All the pieces are pretty much the same

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

Best I ever saw (and still kick myself for not getting it) was a picture of hundreds of overlapping cartoon zebras. The back was the same picture rotated 90 degrees.

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

Hmm, my mum is still mad about the minions puzzle, maybe not!!

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

I love jigsaw puzzles because you it exercises visual-spacial senses and they are challenging and fun. To me, this puzzle is pointless and pure torture. More power to those who love it.

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

Actually I found this one ("The Accident") more remarkable - including the box. https://www.boredpanda.com/the-accident-transparent-jigsaw-puzzle/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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

Looks like they are all the same variation if you know what I mean. Easy!

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

I know someone who did this. Took him 16 hours. That seemed fast to me

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

Friend solved a smaller one....after putting it together, she drew and colored in a design to make it easier next time 😂

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

A student of mine told me about this and said the name translates to "WhiteHell"

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

This puzzle has a sibling, it is all black, I have seen it. They are from a hard family

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

Many decades ago (1965-ish) Springbok created one called "Little Red Riding Hood" that was a uniform red circle 20 3/8" (52 cm) in diameter. My mom and I finished it in 3 days. DQiDRNDWAA...095bef.jpg DQiDRNDWAAAioEH-60aecc0095bef.jpg

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

After we solve a puzzle we turn all of the pieces upside down and solve it that way.

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

I gave my mom one that was round, just red and, unfortunately, the piece in the center was missing. It was called "Little Red Riding Hood's Cape". She loved it.

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

those peices are either vertical or horizontal. not hard

CatWoman312
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this is a gift you give someone you secretly hate

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

I recently completed a 1000 piece white puzzle. The pieces only came in 2 shapes.

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

i want to buy it then paint on it to make a custom puzzle :)

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

In my family, we're pretty much experts at puzzles. This one defeated us.

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

Reminds me of that puzzle from Big City Greens, the "starless night" puzzle that had no borders? That made me laugh

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

I did this!!!!!! I almost set fire to it about a thousand times, but I did it in the end! It was a a jag gift from a work colleague.

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That Escalated Quickly

That Escalated Quickly

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

If I saw this, I would have to go on it even if I didn't want to go up. I'm a big kid.

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#42

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

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#43

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

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#47

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

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#49

Shower Curtain With Pockets

Shower Curtain With Pockets

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

can u not just spare 10 minutes without having to look at your device?

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#50

A National Treasure!

A National Treasure!

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