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Perspective changes everything. Take a particular object, put it in a specific time and place, and you see how it differs compared with an almost identical one. And since such an experiment would probably be slightly too elaborate for real life, Bored Panda has compiled this entertaining collection of the most surprising comparisons.
From comparing a chimpanzee fingertip with a human fingertip to photos of a man before and after walking across China for the whole year, these are side-by-side shots that show the weird and the wonderful side of the world we live in. So pull your chair closer, get your popcorn ready and tune in for the list that puts a spin on the good old “spot the difference” game.
After you’re done, make sure to check out our previous posts with incredible comparisons here, here, and here.
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#1
1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Depression. 2nd Is A Recent One After Almost An Year Of Medication And Self Care
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#2
From 2.5 Months To Nearly 2 Years
#3
First Day Of Chemo vs. Last
Perspective is a beautiful power to subject things to. Not only do we start seeing their beauty, as in the cases of these comparisons, it can also make us feel better. You see, while putting things in perspective, we are selecting a particular mode of seeing them, and it doesn't just feel like it, our brain actually does it.
Scientists say that changing perspective is a healthy exercise if we want to be empathetic, rational and compassionate. However, changing perspective is not merely about seeing things from the point of view of another. It's just as much about gaining perspective.
#4
Lost 200 Pounds In A Year. 360 Lbs vs. 160 Lbs
#5
Age 12 vs. 16 - My Drawing Progress
#6
Before And After Being Told She's A Good Girl
Changing one’s perspective has to do with the point of view in which you stand. By stepping outside of our usual perspectives, it can become possible to frame arguments in ways that motivate others instead of leaving them feeling rejected, for example. In a similar way, you can start seeing things not as simply black or white, good or bad, but in a more complex light. This will get us out of the loop of negativity, prejudice and other negative emotions.
#7
On The Left Is My Grandmother Holding My Dad And The Right Is Me Holding My Son, Taken Exactly 63 Years Apart
Genetics is so cool, my parents always told me I looked like my dad's mom but I never got to meet her before she passed away.
#8
Becoming Mothers Together
#9
Same Waterfall, 3 Seasons. Skógafoss, Iceland
#10
Yesterday I Took My Grandmother On Her First Bike Ride In 59 Years, I Need A New Word For Awesome
#11
I Bought My First Bike One Year Ago Today
#12
I Just Want A Bigger Pocket Please, Is That Too Much To Ask For? Sincerely, Women Everywhere
#13
Tiny Cute Rabbit Compared To A Palm
#14
Never Thought I’d Be Able To Use My Hand Again. Shout Out To The Surgeon And Therapist
#15
This Is What 6 Years Of Practice Looks Like - My Art In 2015 vs. 2021
#16
Me And My Dad. 1982 And 2021. Both Age 20, 39 Years Apart
#17
Before And After I Asked Her If She Knew How Cute She Was
#18
I’ve Finally Recreated It
#19
Perspective Size Of The Humpback Whale
#20
Cheers To 2 Years Of Health! 100 Lbs Lost And Maintained For A Year
Ozacoter 3 years ago
How many calories would you need to eat to lose that much weight in only 2y? Anybody knows? I have been eating 1400kcal a day on average for the last five months and I lost three kgs... :( I am aiming for 1200 now but its difficult to be able to cook nice meals at the same time.
#21
Before And After Of My 8-Year Project (1972 Datsun 240z Restomod)
#22
Canadian Passport vs. Canadian Passport Under A Black Light
#23
Head Size Difference Between A Man And An Adult Cane Corso
#24
Adorable Meetings
#25
1930’s Parquet Flooring Restored Today. Before And After Comparison
#26
6 Years Ago Today I Had A Surgery To Straighten Up My Spine, This Is The Before/After Result. I Gained 5cm With The Process
#27
Before And After Of My DIY Driveway. I Made The Paving Stones And The Driveway
#28
Before And After Of A Man Who Walked Across China For A Year
#29
Size Of Orangutan Compared To A Human
#30
8 Weeks vs. 8 Months
#31
Example Of Class Disparity In South Africa
#32
Me And My Girlfriend When We First Met vs. Now. The Regretful Emo Phase
#33
My First-Ever House Plant Just Turned 5
#34
The Difference In Me And My Twin's Skin Color. He Goes Outside, I Don't
Ozacoter 3 years ago
One reason more to see why "race" is a ridiculous concept. I bet that a lot of people wouldnt say that the person in the right is "white" when they see both together. Same if you see me (extremely pale and more "north european" looking) and my sister (very tan and more "mediterranean" looking)
#35
Hummingbird Eggs And Nest. Key For Scale
#36
1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Opiate Addiction. 2nd Is A Recent Of One Of Me Healthy And Sober
Yeah, you heard 3 years ago
Good for you for getting clean.... but the photos don't look all that different to me.
Billy The Kid 3 years ago
You hear about drugs and how bad they can be but when it comes to alcohol it doesn't seem as bad. Alcohol can destroy your life and relationships. Drink wisely.
Ezigma 3 years ago
Yep. Sometimes I think it's worse. I knew someone who was on opioids and they look WORSE without them. But they never show those photos. Their living conditions seem worse too. And it's been almost a year I think.
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Brenda Savage 3 years ago
Congratulations! Keep up the good work, you never know what blessings lie around the corner!
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
So difficult to accomplish, be proud, enjoy your new life, you look pretty !!!
DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
You look so much more full of like and interesting! BTW, has anyone told you you look like that girl from Scrubs (now)?
Mando 3 years ago
The point of this is not to judge someone for their looks, but to celebrate them for how far they’ve come.
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Teresa Martin 3 years ago
An awesome recovery,, you are a beautiful woman;; stay strong, be proud,,
Mando 3 years ago
Seriously? How rude, I guess you’re the kind of person who puts people down instead of building them up. You should have more downvotes for this comment!
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Dizzy Falcon 3 years ago
You are screwed up and have an odd kink that nobody likes
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Chimpanzee Fingertip vs. Human Fingertip
#38
I Found A Bunch Of Rocks On A Beach And Organized Them By Color
#39
Chichen Itza When It Was Discovered In 1892 vs. Present-Day
#40
How Titanium Gets Color With Different Voltages
#41
The Weather In The Netherlands Today
Billy The Kid 3 years ago (edited)
I thought the UK only had weather like this. Yeah lets have a BBQ - not.
#42
My 16-Years-Old vs. 24-Years-Old SFX Makeup Growth
#43
This Weird Lemon That Grew On Our Lemon Tree. Normal Lemon For Comparison
#44
My Sister: "You Can Do The Half-Marathon With Me! Trust Me, It's Not That Bad." My Sister vs. Me
#45
My Parents Have The Evolution Of Cellphones In Their Kitchen Drawer
#46
This Comically Huge Strawberry That I Purchased From The Grocery Store Today vs. Hand
#47
Biggest Pizza That Can Be Ordered In US
#48
Anime vs. Reality
#49
The Size Of A Fiber Optic Wire Capable Of Supplying A Home With High Speed Internet. Hand For Scale
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