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Comparing things is something we naturally do. Whether it's looking at how things are now versus how they used to be or comparing the world today to the past, it's a common human tendency.

Today, we've got some interesting comparisons that might change how you see the world. We're not just talking about now and then; there's much more to it. We'll compare lightsabers of different prices and show how fully grown cats can look very different from each other. Get ready and check them out! And if you like any of them, don't forget to upvote!

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Then And Now: Cancer Patient vs. Cancer Survivor

Then And Now: Cancer Patient vs. Cancer Survivor

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People often compare themselves and others in areas like looks, money, intelligence, and success. Studies suggest that about 10 percent of our thoughts involve these kinds of comparisons. The social comparison theory, developed by psychologist Leon Festinger in 1954, says that we judge our own worth based on how we stack up against others. However, constant comparisons can not only lead to motivation for improvement, but can also result in feelings of dissatisfaction, guilt, or even harmful behaviors like lying or unhealthy eating.

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One Year Of Good Care And Love

One Year Of Good Care And Love

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10 Year Old Me vs. 25 Year Old Me

10 Year Old Me vs. 25 Year Old Me

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When people compare themselves to others to track their personal growth or get inspired to do better and build a more positive self-image, it can be a good thing. But it's important to be careful not to fall into the trap of making negative comparisons. Who we compare ourselves to matters a lot: If we just want a self-esteem boost, we tend to compare ourselves to people who are worse off than us, but this can become unhealthy. When we aim to improve, we often compare ourselves to peers who are similar to us but excel in a specific area.

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My 10 Year Progress Pic To Becoming An Rn

My 10 Year Progress Pic To Becoming An Rn

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Elliot's Owner Shares What He Looked Like At 4 Weeks vs. Full Grown, With His Favorite Toy

Elliot's Owner Shares What He Looked Like At 4 Weeks vs. Full Grown, With His Favorite Toy

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First Portrait I Ever Did Back In 2011 vs. Most Recent Portrait From 2021, It's Been A Long Journey

First Portrait I Ever Did Back In 2011 vs. Most Recent Portrait From 2021, It's Been A Long Journey

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Using our social connections to drive progress can be really effective. For example, in a study, friendly competition motivated people to exercise more because they encouraged each other to do better. This "social ratchet effect" meant that each person's effort inspired others to step up. On the other hand, social networks where people simply offered positive support were not as helpful.

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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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Man Shares Picture Before And After A Liver Transplant

Man Shares Picture Before And After A Liver Transplant

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How It Started vs. How Its Going

How It Started vs. How Its Going

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People tend to make two types of comparisons: upward and downward. In upward comparisons, we measure ourselves against those we perceive as better in some way, while in downward comparisons, we do the opposite. As expected, research shows that downward comparisons tend to boost our self-esteem, but both approaches come with risks – upward comparisons can lead to feelings of insecurity and jealousy, while downward comparisons can foster overconfidence and arrogance.

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That Is A Wonderful Accomplishment And Much Harder To Achieve Staying At The Same Company

That Is A Wonderful Accomplishment And Much Harder To Achieve Staying At The Same Company

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From A Little Bean To A Majestic Queen

From A Little Bean To A Majestic Queen

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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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Theodore Roosevelt once referred to comparison as "the thief of joy," and his observation might hold some truth. Social comparison can be a source of motivation for self-improvement, but it can also encourage judgmental, biased, overly competitive, or superior attitudes. Most people have the social skills and self-control to keep their standards for social comparison to themselves, refraining from acting on any envy or resentment triggered by making comparisons. However, their true feelings may surface in other ways.

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#13

Adding The Backstitches To My Cross-Stitch Embroidery

Adding The Backstitches To My Cross-Stitch Embroidery

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We Have Two Skinny Cats, And One Fat One

We Have Two Skinny Cats, And One Fat One

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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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Comparisons tend to make us feel bad when we only measure ourselves against people who excel in certain qualities. For instance, when we think our social lives are less active, we often compare ourselves to the most social people we know. Recognizing this bias can help us make more realistic and motivating comparisons.

#16

My Client Asked To Make This Rug With Her Rats

My Client Asked To Make This Rug With Her Rats

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#17

B2 Stealth Bomber Compared To A Falcon

B2 Stealth Bomber Compared To A Falcon

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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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Spending too much time on social media, where we see images of exciting events, can lower self-esteem and contribute to feeling down. However, these risks seem to affect mainly people who are very anxious, while some studies suggest that social media can actually boost self-esteem, especially when we look back at our own happy moments with friends.

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From Broken Legs To Long Legs

From Broken Legs To Long Legs

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Debra Newell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t even wanna know how that sweet little kitty broke both leg's.

Mickie Shea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could this happen? Ay least kitty is always going down hill

Lindy Mac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, poor little guy. Breaking one leg is bad enough. My floof jumped out of the window from the second floor. Broke one front leg. It was a terrible time for both of us.

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Summer Body vs. Winter Body

Summer Body vs. Winter Body

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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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To be less affected by painful comparisons, pay attention to what triggers this behavior, practice deep gratitude for the good things in your life, and remember that wanting what others have is often a waste of time unless it's something truly valuable, like their kindness or generosity.

#22

Smoker vs. Non-Smoker

Smoker vs. Non-Smoker

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#23

Ski Trail Sign In Summer vs. In Winter

Ski Trail Sign In Summer vs. In Winter

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#24

Visited The Same Model Village 25 Years Apart

Visited The Same Model Village 25 Years Apart

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In the end, it's not about comparing ourselves to others; it's about becoming the best versions of ourselves, cultivating self-acceptance, and finding contentment in the journey toward personal growth and fulfillment. Check out our previous editions on cool comparisons.

#25

A Pic I Took Of My Husband With All The Books He Wrote Oc

A Pic I Took Of My Husband With All The Books He Wrote Oc

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#26

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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The Clear Blue In Front Of Me Compared To The Dark Abyss Behind Me

The Clear Blue In Front Of Me Compared To The Dark Abyss Behind Me

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#28

Beautiful Christmas Tree Before And After

Beautiful Christmas Tree Before And After

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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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#30

Movie vs. Real Life

Movie vs. Real Life

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My Husband Started 17th Grade (His Masters Program) On The Same Day My Daughter Started 5th Grade. They’re Both Ecstatic About Back To School

My Husband Started 17th Grade (His Masters Program) On The Same Day My Daughter Started 5th Grade. They’re Both Ecstatic About Back To School

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#32

Grandma Has Had Long Hair Since She Was My Age, We Took A Photo For Comparison

Grandma Has Had Long Hair Since She Was My Age, We Took A Photo For Comparison

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#33

Here Is A Comparison Of My Original Sketch Compared To The Finished Product! Happy With How Accurate I've Been Able To Get On These

Here Is A Comparison Of My Original Sketch Compared To The Finished Product! Happy With How Accurate I've Been Able To Get On These

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#34

Fluffy Corgi vs. Regular Coat

Fluffy Corgi vs. Regular Coat

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#35

At The Beach vs. Cleaning Feet After

At The Beach vs. Cleaning Feet After

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#36

Coming Home vs. Leaving

Coming Home vs. Leaving

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#37

Human Skeleton Compared To Gorilla Skeleton

Human Skeleton Compared To Gorilla Skeleton

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#38

Real Japan vs. Anime

Real Japan vs. Anime

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#39

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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#40

World's Smallest Computer Compared To A Grain Of Rice

World's Smallest Computer Compared To A Grain Of Rice

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#41

Same Location, Two Different Times

Same Location, Two Different Times

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#42

Barcelona During The Day vs. During The Night

Barcelona During The Day vs. During The Night

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#43

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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#44

Two Dogs Of The Same Breed: One Shaved And Second One - Not Yet

Two Dogs Of The Same Breed: One Shaved And Second One - Not Yet

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#45

Graphics Then vs. Graphics Now

Graphics Then vs. Graphics Now

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#46

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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#47

This Fake Hundred Dollar Bill My Coworker Accepted. (Real Bill For Comparison.)

This Fake Hundred Dollar Bill My Coworker Accepted. (Real Bill For Comparison.)

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#48

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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#49

Same Place, Different Time. March vs. June

Same Place, Different Time. March vs. June

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#50

Ken 1985 vs. Ken 2018

Ken 1985 vs. Ken 2018

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#51

The Wife And I Went To The Grand Canyon This Weekend. Top Was Saturday, Bottom Was Sunday

The Wife And I Went To The Grand Canyon This Weekend. Top Was Saturday, Bottom Was Sunday

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#52

The Difference Between Farm Fresh And Store Fresh Strawberries

The Difference Between Farm Fresh And Store Fresh Strawberries

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#53

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.

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#54

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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#55

LEGO Lukes Changing Over Time

LEGO Lukes Changing Over Time

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#56

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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#57

Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005

Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005

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#58

Japan vs. Brazil

Japan vs. Brazil

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The Horse Cart Used To Spread 200 Kg Of Manure With 90 Years Ago vs. A Modern 10-Ton Manure Spreader That My Brother Uses Today

The Horse Cart Used To Spread 200 Kg Of Manure With 90 Years Ago vs. A Modern 10-Ton Manure Spreader That My Brother Uses Today

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#60

Shark’s Brain vs. Dolphin’s Brain

Shark’s Brain vs. Dolphin’s Brain

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#61

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

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

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#62

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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#63

Microscopic Look At Bee Stinger vs. Needle

Microscopic Look At Bee Stinger vs. Needle

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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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#65

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

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

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#66

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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Before And After Images Of Giant Ancient Cedars Cut In The Caycuse Watershed In Ditidaht Territory On Southern Vancouver Island

Before And After Images Of Giant Ancient Cedars Cut In The Caycuse Watershed In Ditidaht Territory On Southern Vancouver Island

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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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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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#70

New £500 Bundle Of £5 Notes Compared To Used Ones

New £500 Bundle Of £5 Notes Compared To Used Ones

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The Tan Of My Hand Compared To My Foot

The Tan Of My Hand Compared To My Foot

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$10 vs. $400 Lightsaber

$10 vs. $400 Lightsaber

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The Size Of My Bathroom Tiles Compared To My Scale

The Size Of My Bathroom Tiles Compared To My Scale

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Earth Compared To Its Water And Air

Earth Compared To Its Water And Air

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Comparison Picture As Proof That Not All Days In New Zealand Are Filled With Glorious Weather. Expectation vs. Reality At Kea Point

Comparison Picture As Proof That Not All Days In New Zealand Are Filled With Glorious Weather. Expectation vs. Reality At Kea Point

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The View Of This Beach Wedding From The Guests' Perspective vs. How It Looks To Those In The Ceremony

The View Of This Beach Wedding From The Guests' Perspective vs. How It Looks To Those In The Ceremony

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#77

A Side By Side Comparison Of The Cheap Eggs vs. The Fancy Ones

A Side By Side Comparison Of The Cheap Eggs vs. The Fancy Ones

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#78

0.5 Meter Drop vs. 5 Meter Drop

0.5 Meter Drop vs. 5 Meter Drop

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#79

Grand Theft Auto vs. Fast And Furious 6

Grand Theft Auto vs. Fast And Furious 6

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#80

Girls Going Out vs. Staying At Home

Girls Going Out vs. Staying At Home

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