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We’re about to blow your minds. Time… it changes everything! And different things are, well, they’re different! [Gasp.] “No way!” you’re probably thinking sarcastically while rolling your eyes and snorting with laughter. Here’s the thing, though—we’re not fully aware of how much time changes people, things, and technology while we’re stuck in our daily routines. And even though we theoretically know that some things are far bigger than others, it’s not the same as seeing it with your own two eyes. It takes a great comparison photo to highlight the immense differences.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Gee whiz, I wonder how Abraham Lincoln looked before and after the American Civil War” or, “I wonder how big a wombat really is,” then this is the list for you, our dear Pandas. If, however, you’ve never entertained thoughts like that, well, this list is perfect for you, too, because you’re about to see some amazing stuff!
Bored Panda has collected some of the most interesting comparisons to show you, so scroll on down, enjoy, and upvote your fave pics. From before-and-after pics of how time changes things to incredibly cool side-by-side comparisons of small and huge things, you’re gonna wanna share ‘em with your friends. Meanwhile, you’ll find our other recent interesting comparison posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part4.
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#1
Two Different Doctors Once Told Me I Wouldn’t Live To See My 40th. I Was 500 Pounds At The Time. Today Is My 40th. During That Time I Lost 350lbs
#2
Four Generations In Comparison Next To Each Other
#3
In 2006 My Boyfriend Asked Me For An Epic Painting For His Birthday. I've Tried Again Over The Years. 2006, 2016 And 2020
Full of Giggles 3 years ago
You dedicated 14 years to perfecting your craft to make a glorious piece of art for your boyfriend. He needs to put a ring on it.
Bored Panda spoke about aging and what has the biggest impact on how people’s looks change over time with redditor Zbf, founder and moderator of the ‘13 or 30’ Reddit community. Zbf has become a real expert on aging and looking young because of the content the subreddit focuses on.
Zbf explained to us all about how our lifestyle impacts how young or old we look. “Drugs, alcohol, and smoking have the largest impact on making someone look older than they are. Getting enough sleep is beneficial in keeping a youthful appearance,” the subreddit founder pointed out that it’s not just what we avoid but also what we do that helps contribute to looking like the years have barely touched us.
#4
This Is The Largest Mural I’ve Ever Painted. Me For Scale
#5
We've Grown Up Together. Though I've Stopped, He Has Not. 1996 To 2013
#6
Strawberry Cycle That My Dad (A Berry Farmer) Sent Me
However, looking young doesn’t just depend on our actions. Genetics plays an important role, too. “Some people are born with features that make them look older or younger than they are when they get to a certain age. We’ve all heard the term ‘babyface.’ At the end of the day, it’s all a matter of perspective,” Zbf said.
In other words, some people are bound to look young no matter how much time passes. Meanwhile, others have more mature features or they appear to age more rapidly. The same genes, passed down along generations, can make someone look just like their great-great-grandmother, for instance.
#7
What Changes In 122 Years? Found A Photo Of My Great Great Grandmother. Thought She Looked Familiar
#8
Same Cat's Eyes: Day vs. Night
#9
Capital Of The Philippines Before And After The Quarantine
According to Zbf, having a so-called ‘babyface’ can have some unintentionally hilarious and embarrassing consequences. They recounted a story about a guy and his girlfriend who were both in their 20s. The woman looked extremely young and kept getting embarrassed at restaurants because she’d always get the kids’ menus.
Be sure to drop us a comment or two to let us know which photos you loved the most and why. And if you’ve got any interesting comparison pics of your own, post them in the comment section waaay down at the very bottom of this post.
#10
Wooden Chair, Before And After
#11
My First Cat Drawing vs. Recent One. If You Are Not Happy With Your Results Right Now, Just Keep Going. Eventually You Will Improve
KiwiBubbles 3 years ago
Yeah, even though my art style is cartoony because I don't really actually enjoy the process or product of realistic art, I really SO MUCH appreciate the skill this kind of thing takes! (I guess maybe I especially appreciate it since it's not something I've been developing and can do...) Anyway, yes, that first one is SO impressive, too!💖
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Bama Belle 3 years ago
Same here. I think it's digital, and I don't think the one on the left is a "first" cat drawing.
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AlanandLeila Hoyt 3 years ago
The first one is really good as well. If I tried to draw a cat I think it would look like a pointy smiley face with too many legs.
Bloxmakesgames2019 3 years ago
Bro you putting a picture of a cat making us think it’s a drawing (this is just a joke and the person is amazingly talented)
Bruce Scheiman 3 years ago
I literally can't believe, that is a drawing! It is so LIFE LIKE 1e! Well DONE! ✔ 👍
pusheen_the_cat 1 year ago (edited)
lol i thought right was actual pic and left was drawing of pic that has no resemblance then i read title
Christine Packard Didier 3 years ago
I like them both but I like the sketch more. You have definitely improved over the years no doubt. I just like sketches.
Amanda Hartley 3 years ago
That's incredible !! I'd be absolutely thrilled if I could draw even half as good as the first pic !!
Carole Strawn 3 years ago
Both are amazing. Cats aren't easy to draw but that second one looks like a photograph. What talent.
Mickie Shea 3 years ago
It be true. Every time you do something, improve one thing and soon you'll be very good at what you do. Never give up a dream.
Tom McWhirter 3 years ago
They are both incredible. I don't believe it is something just anyone can learn. In addition to years of hard work and practice, you have a natural talent. Find your talent and make IT blossom.
John Doe AKA "READ MY DAMN COMMENT OR REPLY BEFORE YOU DISLIKE!" 3 years ago
Y'all asking if the second one is a drawing, I thought the cat looked like Hitler for a second.
iluvanimals 3 years ago
I wish I could draw, but I truly can not. I think it is due to me having aphantasia (unable to visualise mental images).
Beatrice Multhaupt 3 years ago
Actually, you got the eyes nearly right the first time. Perseverance is easier to do when you begin by identifying the desirable traits. Then work on the undesirable ones. Got my degree as an art teacher in '76 and still take my own advice every day.
Sarcasm101 3 years ago
It’s not the ears are def. art bc they are blend3d
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#12
My Dad Is A Veteran! 18-Years-Old vs. 77-Years-Old
#13
I Rescued The Cat Off The Street. Photos Before And After. One Year Difference
#14
Watched A Crimson Rose Caterpillar Metamorphosize To A Butterfly
#15
2015 vs. 2020. Pencil Sketch Journey Progress
Couldnt_Find_A_Good_Name 3 years ago
At first I thought the one on the right was a photograph, and was confused as to how this is a comparison at all, but then I read the title.
#16
This Wombat, Human For Scale
Patrick the Wombat! This 29-year-old wombat is the world's oldest living wombat. Given that Patrick has never had children or any partners in general, probably makes him the oldest living wombat virgin as well. Congrats mate.
#17
My Husband’s Fully Reflective Iridescent Rain Set
#18
The Scale Of This Beautiful Place Is Much Smaller When You Compare It To A Man
#19
One, Five And Seven Months Together
#20
I’ve Gone From A Craniotomy To Ninja Warrior In The Span Of A Year
#21
My Dad Sent Over The Blueberry Cycle
#22
Ladies, Hear Me Out
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
See bigger doesn’t always mean better. It ain’t the size, it’s the way you use it.
#23
My Oil Painting Of A Jar Of Honey Next To A Jar Of Honey Itself
#24
The Dog I'm Dogsitting Looks Exactly Like Her Food
#25
My Painting Progress In Over 4 Months
I am definitely using the Bob Ross method. I am by no means an artist. I can't even draw a good stick figure. I started watching him a few months ago and figured I'll give it a shot. I didn't do too well in the beginning so I just kept practicing.
#26
We Adopted Nova 12 Weeks Ago Today And I Wanted To Share With You All How Much He Has Changed Since He Arrived
#27
Caught The Smoke As It Was Spreading Over Our Suburb In Australia
engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago
Even though this is a cool photo, it is sad at the same time once you realize which smoke it is.
#28
Restored My Dad's 50 Year Old Hammer As A Christmas Present. Old vs. Restored
#29
Just Realized I Took Nearly The Same Photo On My Honeymoon Today That My Mom Took 43 Years Ago On Hers
#30
This Is What Really Got To Me. 5 Lbs Of Fat Compared To 5 Lbs Of Muscle
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
As the saying goes muscle weighs more than fat. That is one reason why it is recommended not to just focus on what the scales say but also focus on how your clothes fit, your energy levels etc.
#31
In Northwest China, The Mu-Us Desert, An Area Of 42,200 Square Kilometers, Has Disappeared
93.24% of its territory has been turned into an oasis as a result of years of efforts to combat desertification.
#32
Abraham Lincoln Before And After The Civil War
#33
Two Paintings Based On The Same Photo, But With 2 Years Of Practice In Between
#34
June (2-Months-Old) To February (10-Months-Old)
#35
Mom Compares What Food She Can Buy For £30 vs. What The “£30-Worth” Government Food Package Looks Like
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
And that is why I have a huge problem with government funded/contracted private companies like that.
#36
My Lockdown Backyard Project. Before And After Comparison
#37
Before And After "Adoption" - 5 Days After I Found It In The Trash This Beauty Is Thriving
#38
Pakistan's Billion Tree Tsunami Making A Difference In Just 6 Years
#39
Before And After Of My Very Own Living Room
#40
First Pic 21 February, Second Pic 23 October
#41
My Prosthetics. All Designed For Different Purposes And Fit The Same Sockets
#42
Mindhunter (2017) The Real Killers vs. Actors Who Play Them
#43
Size Of A Blue Whale's Heart Compared To A Human Height
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
Apparently the aorta is big enough for a small child to swim through.
#44
The Ring Mirror In My Hotel Bathroom Reflects Differently Off My Glasses Since Each Eye Has Its Own Prescription
Tiredpossum 3 years ago
I'm sure he doesn't look scary without the ring light but in that picture he sure looks scary.
#45
2019 vs. 2020 Costume
KrabbyGramps666 3 years ago
He has mastered the technique of smiling and frowning at the same time.
#46
Before And After I Wear My Fake Eye
#47
My Great-Aunt Uses Her Old Television As A Stand For Her New One. Works As A Comparison Between Them Two
#48
I Got My Huge Pet Snail A Small Pet Snail
#49
World's Largest Dragline Bucket. Moved 650,000 Lbs Per Scoop. Dog For Scale
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More Thinking Needed 3 years ago
In school they told me "practice makes perfect". And then they told me "nobody's perfect", so then I stopped practicing. - Steven Wright
Tabitha L 3 years ago
A lot (most?) have been posted here before. Over and over. And over.
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Amir Ahmed Asif 3 years ago
Interesting photos. I was expecting, at least one, power washing before after set. They look very different.
More Thinking Needed 3 years ago
In school they told me "practice makes perfect". And then they told me "nobody's perfect", so then I stopped practicing. - Steven Wright
Tabitha L 3 years ago
A lot (most?) have been posted here before. Over and over. And over.
Load More Replies... Amir Ahmed Asif 3 years ago
Interesting photos. I was expecting, at least one, power washing before after set. They look very different.
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