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Perspective is a wonderful thing. Sometimes you can only truly appreciate something by making all the random thing comparisons with slightly altered parameters, for example of location, age, or time.

These cool photos, compiled by the helpful folk here at Bored Panda, gives the wonderful gift of perspective by doing precisely that. Side-By-Side comparisons of everything from astonishing pictures of before and after in the autumn time to technological advances in street lighting and size comparisons of unexpected things make for a fascinatingly fresh look at things you may have taken for granted. Scroll down below to check these interesting things out for yourself, and gain a newfound appreciation for the changes (or lack thereof) in our everyday lives!

#1

I Did A Half Face Comparison Of Myself And My Daughter Today, It's Kind Of Freaky

I Did A Half Face Comparison Of Myself And My Daughter Today, It's Kind Of Freaky

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#2

First Day Of Primary School Vs. Last Day Of Teacher Training

First Day Of Primary School Vs. Last Day Of Teacher Training

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#4

4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5

4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5

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#5

On The Way To The Lake Vs. On The Way Home From The Lake

On The Way To The Lake Vs. On The Way Home From The Lake

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#6

The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

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#8

When I Was Looking Through My Photos, I Realized I Unknowingly Took Two Pictures Of The Same Bull, 5 Years Apart, At A Ranch I Visit In Texas

When I Was Looking Through My Photos, I Realized I Unknowingly Took Two Pictures Of The Same Bull, 5 Years Apart, At A Ranch I Visit In Texas

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#10

Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

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Dilly Millandry
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a great sleep! Hope he remembered to take his glasses off - horrible waking up with them digging into your face.

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#11

Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot

Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot

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#12

Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen

Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen

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#13

A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station

A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station

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#14

The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section

The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section

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

As well for your lungs. Quit like 5 years ago. One of the best decisions in my life.

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#15

Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds

Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds

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Chris Mugea
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? I grew up with tomatoes like the one on the right... Had them in our garden, year after year. Perks of being European I guess.

Olja Savic
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the same sort of tomato to start with. Grapolo on the left oxheart on the right

CCL_2018
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But are they the same variety of tomato? That makes a big difference in size and appearance. You can buy heritage varieties seeds that look like the tomato on the right, and aren't 150 years old.

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

These are different varieties. The one on the left is a modern hybrid, possibly an Early Girl The one on the right looks like a Cherokee Purple. If you want to compare similar varieties, compare the latter with today's Beefsteak.

Diver Driver
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I grow what they call "heirloom" tomato here in the states. Yup none of that hybrid stuff for me.

Claire Armstrong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, we had ones like that in the summer there, beefsteak tomatoes! Looked exactly like that lol! Mind you, that tomato looks as if it's 150yrs old lol

Gerry Higgins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet the heirloom tomato tastes much better than the modern bred

Joannie Goulet
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would the heirloom one taste better? Taste is determined by genetics and growing conditions. If anything the modern one was bred from an old heirloom to improve it. When you know how new varieties are created, you understand that. I hate this mentality that because it's modern, it's bad. It's not inherently better because it's an heirloom.

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing the seeds are still viable after that many years.

Ina O
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems they are different types of tomatoes. The second one looks more like the buffalo tomato.

Brenda Pereira
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would not believe how difficult it is to find tomatoes like the one on the right. No, they don't look perfect, but they have a wonderful full flavor, unlike those grown today which I accurately describe as (cardboard tomatoes, because that's what they taste like)

Sharon Ingram
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have these too. Only now they’re called heirloom. They’re expensive but they taste like a tomato should. The one on the left is a GMO’d tomato and tastes like water.

Alejandro Suarez
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We discuss a lot at the lunch time the difference between a natural growing tomato and the ones from the supermarket. The difference is almost as drastically as what we see here.

Ethan Wijaya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow...I can see now why olden days people thought that tomatoes were poisonous

Joannie Goulet
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can find some like the one on the right in any good seed catalogue. This proves nothing. There are hundreds if not thousands of tomato varieties. Grocery stores offer just a tiny selection of what really exist.

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

Modern one has quite a bit more sugar content as well

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

The first cultivated tomatoes were yellow cherry sized ones and were called golden apples.

Nikki D
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine look like the one on the left and they are terrible. I'm... not very good at gardening.

Eddie77
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the difference of how pollution has affected our lives over time ...

Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They ones from the grocery store are bred to be like apples. They are crunchy and usually not ripe. They're awful.

Помаже Бог
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you know that you need 22, yes, 22 apples now, in order to have the same amount of vitamins as in 1 apple from the 50's, you start to understand how f****d up this overconsuming society we live in, has become. I'm sure the tomato from the right, is delish!

Elder Sousa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The right tomatoe we call them "coração de boi" (bulls' heart) variety, here in Portugal. They can be very big and juicy (not watery).

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#17

Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis

Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis

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Deanna Metts
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right on, Pope Francis! After checking out the biopic on his background on netflx, I have alot of admiration for the man. He had lived quite a story before becoming pope

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#18

The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

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#19

Bus For Comparison

Bus For Comparison

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#20

What Humans See Compared To What Birds See

What Humans See Compared To What Birds See

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#21

The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore

The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore

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#22

Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart

Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart

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

For those interested: google Bay of Fundy. The tidal hub can be up to 17 metres (some 55 feet). This is impressive.

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#23

My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science

My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science

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#24

Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders

Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders

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#25

Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

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#26

The Difference Between 31 And 21

The Difference Between 31 And 21

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Ian Carter
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

21 drunk in a toilet,31 looking fabulous taking a selfy,41 at home with a cup of team and the cat or is that just me?

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#27

Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds

Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds

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Týna Ef
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who don't know inches and pounds it is 195 cm and 120 kg ;)

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#28

Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp

Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp

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

White light is not a good idea, though. There are modern LED street lights that are bright enough for driving as they give a sharp view but do not bother wildlife so much.

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#29

Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

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#31

No Flash Vs. Flash

No Flash Vs. Flash

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#32

Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

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

Yup...this is no surprise. "Girls, make sure your hair, face and clothes are perfect. Boys, you can do and be anything you want."

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#33

Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes

Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes

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#34

Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have any doubt that birds aren't related to dinos, just spend some time watching turkeys---the bronze kind, not the genetically engineered white ones. My pet turkeys come running when I call, and when they run to me they look like raptors from JURASSIC PARK !

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#35

Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship

Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship

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#36

Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire

Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire

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#37

The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's

The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's

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Jorge Guberte
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that doesn't seem right at all, the glass on the right is filled above the plastic cup, it would never hold all that liquid, obviously

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#38

Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population

Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bangladesh is still huge! (Greetings from a Croatian born in Slovenia ♥)

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#39

Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player

Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player

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#40

Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December

Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December

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Kaisu Rei
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who lives in a place that never has floods, this seems insane to me!

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#41

Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB

Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB

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

remember when we had to install games… insert disk 9 of 21... insert disk 10 of 21... and when you are at 20 of 21... error!!!!!!

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#42

Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots

Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots

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#44

Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use

Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use

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#45

My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last

My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last

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#46

The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota

The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota

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#47

First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille

First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille

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Kristy P
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you imagine what a bookcase worth would look like?? If I were blind, I'd probably donate them after I was done rather than keeping the collection I have now!

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#48

Obama's First State Of The Union Compared To His Last, Without The Skin Smoothing On His First Picture Or A Mid-Blink Picture On His Last To Make Him Look More Tired Older Than He Really Is

Obama's First State Of The Union Compared To His Last, Without The Skin Smoothing On His First Picture Or A Mid-Blink Picture On His Last To Make Him Look More Tired Older Than He Really Is

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Grumble O'Pug
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He took a lot of s**t from people and still remains a class act. We miss you!

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#49

Berlin Vs. Berlin

Berlin Vs. Berlin

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

The above slogan reads "Soldiers are murderers" and this is an occupied house.

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#50

The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day

The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day

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Adam Quinney
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the room on the left has a light on inside though, you can tell by the shadow of the ceiling light. Either that or it has a second window.

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