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Everything is relative. For example, Shaq might not look tall when he's on camera next to other basketball players and Simone Biles might not seem short when you see her competing against other gymnasts but put them near each other and you'll instantly get an idea of their size.
So to broaden your understanding of the world, we at Bored Panda put together a new list of interesting comparison pictures from all sorts of different areas, including nature, technology, and social issues. It's a series we've been working on for a while too; if you like scrolling through these images, fire up our earlier publications here, here, and here. Maybe you missed some!
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#1
A Year Ago I Was Depressed And Suicidal. Today Things Have Gotten Better
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
I'm very proud of you. That's all I can feel. A lot and a lot of proud.
Kathleen Long 3 years ago
You can see the change in your eyes!! What a difference!! For those of you who are struggling, never give up!!! There is always someone who cares even a stranger : )
GaeFrog 3 years ago
Im the left photo rn but this gives me hope someday I'll look like the one on the right
Efia 3 years ago
I've been there too and when I'm looking at pictures of that time, I'm stunned over and over again of how much your inner pain/battle affects your appearance. skin, hair, eyes, everything looks different when you're in deep depression. I'm proud and happy for everybody feeling better today. lots of love
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Wow! In just one single year, you managed to turn back time by about ten years! Depression ages you. Recovery reverses that.
Patrick O'Harris 3 years ago
You can really see in his eyes that he got better. I hope I get there too.
Kimberly Puchniarz 3 years ago
That's what I would love to know, what, exactly, did he do to make such a positive difference?? Share the secret
Keisha Washington 2 years ago (edited)
Wow dude you are glowing with life. Way to go keep taking care of you because you are worth it.
Dandelion Patch 3 years ago
Thank you for not giving up on yourself. I know there are many people who are glad that you are still here. You have made a bunch of Internet strangers feel happier just by looking at the light in your eyes.
Shinduvi Zitha 3 years ago
Thank you for not giving up on yourself-imagine the world losing such a handsome person.
Dilly Millandry 3 years ago
Can you get some help? It isn't easy if you are struggling on without support. I've done both, no help and I have seen professionals. I tell myself that even if there feels like there is no point that I can see, why not try and make the most if it? Doesn't always work but I keep plodding on. Have to keep going for my dogs!!
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Angie Falzarano 2 months ago
Congrats! I know it wasn't easy. But remember there's a light at the end of the tunnel no matter how small. If you fall try to get back up, but if you can't it's alright to crawl. Just keep the forward movement going. After being treated for nearly 30+ yrs for depression i have finally been able to go off them. And I'm doing good i just remind myself of what I just wrote. If I have to crawl and then rest and crawl again, I will.
Electra Smith 2 years ago
You deserve to be happy, keep it up. Always remember that there are people who are proud of you and are cheering you on.
Elizabeth Maloy 2 years ago
I am so proud of you and how far you've come, to realize that all those suicidal thoughts will eventually end your life then changed your mindset for the better. It really is a huge step! Take care and we all with you the best! <3<3
JaCoy Holbrook 2 years ago
You just inspired me to take a before photo of myself. So thank you!!!! I will have an after photo next to it by my next birthday of hopefully before. I too am laying back right now in my photo, I am avoiding all of the things I need to do, and avoiding all of the many things that I want to accomplish, to get there. So thank you for your inspiration.
Ginny Robertson 2 years ago
Right now I am that the image on the left. My husband just died from pancreatic cancer and I don't want to live anymore. I just don't know how to get to be the person on the right. Don't see a light at the end of the tunnel, but I'm very glad that you did.
Huzzir Zakaria 2 years ago
Been there also and almost the same (diff) with pictures, but much better nowadays. 🌹
Lori Smithpeter 2 years ago
Awesome! I know depression, sad to say. You look very happy all I can say is awesome! May Jesus continue to bless you.
Leslie Hill 2 years ago
Yes, I see myself in the mirror and see the downstream effect of mental illness and the toll it has taken
Ashley Shelton 2 years ago
Wonderful. Your life matters just as much as the ppl around you don't let anyone tell u different. God made us all. God bless you and your awesome.
June Galloway 3 years ago
so happy for you, congratulations, you are actually a new person. you should be a poster for proof of seeking help
Bernadette Jamieson 3 years ago
You look so. Much better, what ever is working for you keep it .
NJWanderer 3 years ago
One day at a you. If that is to much then, 1 hr, 1 min, you will get it
Lucy Munoz 3 years ago
It's exactly how I feel. how could you overcome? I just want to change my life. i desperately need to go back in time and change the things i did.
CP Wood 2 years ago
You can change your life! You can change it, not by going back, which is impossible, but by asking for forgiveness, and then forgive yourself; very important for change to forgive yourself, otherwise you will still be carrying the weight of your mistakes. You may be surprised at how easily forgiveness comes, from others; it is hard to forgive yourself. You prove to others by your actions, more so than just words alone. Words are easy to say, but real changes in your behavior can prove you're sincere. Wishing you much relief and joy.
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Congratulations! You are so strong! Keep the faith in your strength.
Patricia Haynes 3 years ago
Congratulations! Thank goodness you are strong. You pulled you’re self back!
ChariotLee 3 years ago
Me too, sir. From someone who once planned to die three days before their birthday. You've come far. The light in your eyes is genuine.
Leslie Burleson 3 years ago
I'm glad you're back to feeling human again. That's not an easy battle
Linda McGuigan 3 years ago
I am so proud of you 9 years ago I suffered a nervous breakdown and I thought that was my life over but there is light at the end of the tunnel well done yo
#2
Before And After Cleft Lip Surgery
#3
Just Retired After 42 Years As An Obstetrical Nurse, At The Same Hospital. Here I Am At The Start (1979) And End Of My Career
#4
Fifteen Years Later, Still Best Friends
#5
One Year Since My Wife Brought A Flea Ridden, Tiny Baby Back To Life With A Blood Transfusion
#6
Saw The Left Picture On My Google Photos And Was Feeling Proud Of Myself. 1.5 Years Post Open-Heart Surgery
#7
How 2021 Started vs. How It's Going
#8
This Art Completes Me
#10
Inherited A Painting A Few Years Ago, Randomly Came Across The Building In The Painting While On A Trip
#11
This Is My Feral Friend Sad Boy, Showing Off How Good He Looks After A Few Months Of Love And Care
#12
My Brother's Dog, Ricky, Before And After Adoption
#13
Cubic Window During Different Times Of Day
#14
Real Estate Agent’s Response To Vandalism
#15
Turning Vitiligo Into An Art
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Looks cool. Good thing is that you don't have to worry about the white parts fading coz white tattoo ink doesn't last long.
#16
My Little Guy Turned 1 This Week
#17
This Is The Size Of A Tree They're Cutting Down In Canada Compared To A Human. This Is Why People Are Getting Upset
#18
One Is Not Like The Others. Can You Guess Which Is The Weird One?
#19
My Wife Said He Wouldn’t Get That Big, But He Got Big
#20
Effects Of Light Pollution: How The Stars Look On A Typical Night Versus A Widespread Power Outage
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Just one of the reasons why I love camping so much. The sky is just amazing.
#21
Today Is Lithuanian Statehood Day Aka Mindaugas Coronation Day, So Lithuanian Army Decided To Share This
#22
After Growing My Hair Out For Nearly 3 Years, I Finally Decided To Cut And Donate It This Month
Nope IWont 3 years ago (edited)
For anyone considering this, do a little research before you decide where to donate. Some of the "charities" actually charge really high prices for the people who need them. My family discovered this when my sister developed alopecia universalis that 9 years old.
#23
Inseparable
#24
One Of These Chess Pieces Is Different From The Others
#25
My 1977 Triumph Spitfire Next To A Couple Of Fords On 44’s
Devil's Advocate 3 years ago
Car designed for English people who enjoy driving down twisty country lanes vs trucks designed for Americans with big, straight roads and small ego's
#26
Men's Beach-Handball Teams Uniform vs. The Women's Uniform
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
It's absolutely disgusting that the female handball team were fined for wearing similar to the men's instead of their usual bikini style clothes. The committee in charge of those rules should be ashamed of themselves.
#27
S21 Ultra In My Wife's Jeans vs. My 18-Month-Old Son's Joggers
#28
2019 vs. 2021
#29
The Many Colors Of Lake Superior
#30
Women's USA Basketball Team vs. El Salvador
#31
Wednesday Is Not Good At Pictures. More Photogenic Cat For Comparison
#32
Daughter’s Science Experiment. The Plants Hear Her Voice Recorded On A Loop. The One On The Far Left Hears Mean Comments, The One On The Far Right Hears Loving Comments
My goal this year is to speak life.
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
The plant on the right gets substantially more sunlight than the plant on the left with the shadow of the shed but sure. (That being said, research does show that the gentle vibrations of normal, calm voices can stimulate plant growth. Google it.)
#33
This Massive Bald Eagle Feather I Found
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
Genuine question: seeing as they are a protected species and the feathers have cultural significance, would that person be allowed to keep that feather?
#34
Found Band-Aids For Different Skin Tones At Target
#35
I Inherited My Grandma's Sewing Supplies And As I Was Putting Them Away Realized I Bought The Exact Same Buttons That She Did Over 35 Years Ago For Me
#36
This Tiny Banana I Harvested Today. Hand For Scale
#37
14 Years Later
#38
My Mom And My Sister 2000/2021
#39
Two Scientists Created The "Sea-Thru" Algorithm That Alters Underwater Photos To Show What The Colors "Really" Look Like
#40
11 Weeks And 11 Years And Both Very Cute
#41
An Ice Cream Shop I Visited
#42
Size Difference In Olympians Doesn't Matter, Depending On What Sport You Do? Volleyball Player vs. Gymnast
6'8" & 4'8"
#43
Women’s Clothing Sizes Are Nonsense. Both Size 32
Burs 3 years ago
It is ridiculous and it’s really harmful for your self stem. The other day I saw a L T-shirt that was 1Cm wider than a xxs. Two trousers of the same size, one fit perfectly and the other didn’t pass my tights. I bought in the same store a xxL and a L that were the same size (of a normal L). I felt horrible when I needed a xxL until I measured it with the other shirt I got. It’s horrible for the self steam.
#44
Sunlight Reflecting Through Different Lengths Of Aluminum
#45
This Giant Dandelion I Found On My Walk Today. Hand For Scale
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
Sure it's a dandelion? I think it might actually be a salsify seed ball. They look like dandelion seed balls but bigger.
#46
What Sunscreen Looks Like Through A UV Camera
TheBlackPanda (JustABlackBear) 3 years ago
Interesting. Looks like melanin protecting her skin
#47
One Of These Is A Twig, The Other Is A Moth Larva
#48
I’m Being Overcharged By Insurance After My Daughter Was Born. This Is The Pile Of Mail I Have To Go Through To Prove They’re Ripping Me Off. Pear For Scale
Mihran Hovnanian 3 years ago
I will henceforth use the pear as a measuring standard. Brilliant... I have 2-pears worth of homework to get through today.
#49
The Cables I Need To Charge Three Devices Made By The Same Company
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What do you think ?
s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago
A lot of these have appeared on BP previously, despite the claim in the title.
Erin E 3 years ago
They recycle quite often. I guess Reddit was a bust this week
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
Very much enjoyed this feed. Thanks for sharing. A lot of interesting things to see and learned a lot about things.
Eppe 3 years ago
The 'hand for scale' thing was funny with the tiny banana but soon became very much overdone.
Roger Lee 3 years ago
Your right. As soon as everyone got hands...it got out of hand
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Fred Bigox 2 years ago
When they say hand for scale, I have huge hands and my girlfriends hand next to mine (for scale lol) her fingers end at my first bend in fingers. She saysvi have shovels not hands
سهرما موسى 2 years ago
I visited Tanah Lot, Bali (Indonesia) after 20 years Tanah-Lot-...63c238.jpg 
s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago
A lot of these have appeared on BP previously, despite the claim in the title.
Erin E 3 years ago
They recycle quite often. I guess Reddit was a bust this week
Load More Replies... Lovin' Life 3 years ago
Very much enjoyed this feed. Thanks for sharing. A lot of interesting things to see and learned a lot about things.
Eppe 3 years ago
The 'hand for scale' thing was funny with the tiny banana but soon became very much overdone.
Roger Lee 3 years ago
Your right. As soon as everyone got hands...it got out of hand
Load More Replies... Fred Bigox 2 years ago
When they say hand for scale, I have huge hands and my girlfriends hand next to mine (for scale lol) her fingers end at my first bend in fingers. She saysvi have shovels not hands
سهرما موسى 2 years ago
I visited Tanah Lot, Bali (Indonesia) after 20 years Tanah-Lot-...63c238.jpg
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