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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.

#1

1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Depression. 2nd Is A Recent One After Almost An Year Of Medication And Self Care

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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    First Day Of Chemo vs. Last

    First Day Of Chemo vs. Last

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    Miss Cris
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The smile of hope versus the smile of the fuking queen of everything that got to beat illness and become free.

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    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.

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    #5

    Age 12 vs. 16 - My Drawing Progress

    Age 12 vs. 16 - My Drawing Progress

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    #6

    Before And After Being Told She's A Good Girl

    Before And After Being Told She's A Good Girl

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    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

    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. 

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    #9

    Same Waterfall, 3 Seasons. Skógafoss, Iceland

    Same Waterfall, 3 Seasons. Skógafoss, Iceland

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    #10

    Yesterday I Took My Grandmother On Her First Bike Ride In 59 Years, I Need A New Word For Awesome

    Yesterday I Took My Grandmother On Her First Bike Ride In 59 Years, I Need A New Word For Awesome

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    #11

    I Bought My First Bike One Year Ago Today

    I Bought My First Bike One Year Ago Today

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    #12

    I Just Want A Bigger Pocket Please, Is That Too Much To Ask For? Sincerely, Women Everywhere

    I Just Want A Bigger Pocket Please, Is That Too Much To Ask For? Sincerely, Women Everywhere

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    #13

    Tiny Cute Rabbit Compared To A Palm

    Tiny Cute Rabbit Compared To A Palm

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    #14

    Never Thought I’d Be Able To Use My Hand Again. Shout Out To The Surgeon And Therapist

    Never Thought I’d Be Able To Use My Hand Again. Shout Out To The Surgeon And Therapist

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    #15

    This Is What 6 Years Of Practice Looks Like - My Art In 2015 vs. 2021

    This Is What 6 Years Of Practice Looks Like - My Art In 2015 vs. 2021

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    qwerty
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like them both. The first one is good, just a little bit more abstract, and the second one is more realistic.

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    #16

    Me And My Dad. 1982 And 2021. Both Age 20, 39 Years Apart

    Me And My Dad. 1982 And 2021. Both Age 20, 39 Years Apart

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    #17

    Before And After I Asked Her If She Knew How Cute She Was

    Before And After I Asked Her If She Knew How Cute She Was

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    #20

    Cheers To 2 Years Of Health! 100 Lbs Lost And Maintained For A Year

    Cheers To 2 Years Of Health! 100 Lbs Lost And Maintained For A Year

    complicated_wreck Report

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    Ozacoter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #21

    Before And After Of My 8-Year Project (1972 Datsun 240z Restomod)

    Before And After Of My 8-Year Project (1972 Datsun 240z Restomod)

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    Remi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen!

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    #22

    Canadian Passport vs. Canadian Passport Under A Black Light

    Canadian Passport vs. Canadian Passport Under A Black Light

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    #23

    Head Size Difference Between A Man And An Adult Cane Corso

    Head Size Difference Between A Man And An Adult Cane Corso

    Unicornglitteryblood Report

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    Friday
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful dog, but he / she doesn’t need their ears cropped :(

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    #25

    1930’s Parquet Flooring Restored Today. Before And After Comparison

    1930’s Parquet Flooring Restored Today. Before And After Comparison

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    #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

    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

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    #27

    Before And After Of My DIY Driveway. I Made The Paving Stones And The Driveway

    Before And After Of My DIY Driveway. I Made The Paving Stones And The Driveway

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    #28

    Before And After Of A Man Who Walked Across China For A Year

    Before And After Of A Man Who Walked Across China For A Year

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    #29

    Size Of Orangutan Compared To A Human

    Size Of Orangutan Compared To A Human

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    #31

    Example Of Class Disparity In South Africa

    Example Of Class Disparity In South Africa

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    #32

    Me And My Girlfriend When We First Met vs. Now. The Regretful Emo Phase

    Me And My Girlfriend When We First Met vs. Now. The Regretful Emo Phase

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    Aski Markup
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, atleast you both looked liked the model definition of "emo".

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    #33

    My First-Ever House Plant Just Turned 5

    My First-Ever House Plant Just Turned 5

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    #34

    The Difference In Me And My Twin's Skin Color. He Goes Outside, I Don't

    The Difference In Me And My Twin's Skin Color. He Goes Outside, I Don't

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    Ozacoter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

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    #35

    Hummingbird Eggs And Nest. Key For Scale

    Hummingbird Eggs And Nest. Key For Scale

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    #36

    1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Opiate Addiction. 2nd Is A Recent Of One Of Me Healthy And Sober

    1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Opiate Addiction. 2nd Is A Recent Of One Of Me Healthy And Sober

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    #37

    Chimpanzee Fingertip vs. Human Fingertip

    Chimpanzee Fingertip vs. Human Fingertip

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    #38

    I Found A Bunch Of Rocks On A Beach And Organized Them By Color

    I Found A Bunch Of Rocks On A Beach And Organized Them By Color

    CameronClarkFilm Report

    #39

    Chichen Itza When It Was Discovered In 1892 vs. Present-Day

    Chichen Itza When It Was Discovered In 1892 vs. Present-Day

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    #40

    How Titanium Gets Color With Different Voltages

    How Titanium Gets Color With Different Voltages

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    #41

    The Weather In The Netherlands Today

    The Weather In The Netherlands Today

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    Billy The Kid
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the UK only had weather like this. Yeah lets have a BBQ - not.

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    #42

    My 16-Years-Old vs. 24-Years-Old SFX Makeup Growth

    My 16-Years-Old vs. 24-Years-Old SFX Makeup Growth

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    #43

    This Weird Lemon That Grew On Our Lemon Tree. Normal Lemon For Comparison

    This Weird Lemon That Grew On Our Lemon Tree. Normal Lemon For Comparison

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    #44

    My Sister: "You Can Do The Half-Marathon With Me! Trust Me, It's Not That Bad." My Sister vs. Me

    My Sister: "You Can Do The Half-Marathon With Me! Trust Me, It's Not That Bad." My Sister vs. Me

    Tina_R_Belcher Report

    #45

    My Parents Have The Evolution Of Cellphones In Their Kitchen Drawer

    My Parents Have The Evolution Of Cellphones In Their Kitchen Drawer

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    #46

    This Comically Huge Strawberry That I Purchased From The Grocery Store Today vs. Hand

    This Comically Huge Strawberry That I Purchased From The Grocery Store Today vs. Hand

    MarcDeMaco420 Report

    #47

    Biggest Pizza That Can Be Ordered In US

    Biggest Pizza That Can Be Ordered In US

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    #49

    The Size Of A Fiber Optic Wire Capable Of Supplying A Home With High Speed Internet. Hand For Scale

    The Size Of A Fiber Optic Wire Capable Of Supplying A Home With High Speed Internet. Hand For Scale

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    #50

    Lara Croft Progression - 1996 To 2018

    Lara Croft Progression - 1996 To 2018

    halloweencostumes.com Report

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    #51

    All The Different Flavors Of Sunset I Get Out My Apartment Window

    All The Different Flavors Of Sunset I Get Out My Apartment Window

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    #52

    My Mom’s Handwriting Before And After Her Stroke

    My Mom’s Handwriting Before And After Her Stroke

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    #53

    Minazo, The Southern Elephant Seal, Standing Next To A Human Makes Him Look Very Tiny

    Minazo, The Southern Elephant Seal, Standing Next To A Human Makes Him Look Very Tiny

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    #54

    Different Size Of 1oz Bars Of Pure Metals: Aluminum, Titanium, Copper, Nickel, Silver, Gold

    Different Size Of 1oz Bars Of Pure Metals: Aluminum, Titanium, Copper, Nickel, Silver, Gold

    one_is_enough Report

    #55

    Unintentionally Left Beets To Over Winter In The Garden. Chicken For Scale

    Unintentionally Left Beets To Over Winter In The Garden. Chicken For Scale

    AluminumFoilHats Report

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    River Webb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    chicken be like: this is mine, on the the left is Beatrice on the right Belinda

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    #56

    The Sheer Number Of Colors That My Carrots Came In

    The Sheer Number Of Colors That My Carrots Came In

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    Elli Rahim
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good colour plate! Congrats on achieving your nutritional balance!

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    #58

    This Is What 5oz (Standard Wine Glass Size) Looks Like In Different Wine Glasses

    This Is What 5oz (Standard Wine Glass Size) Looks Like In Different Wine Glasses

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    #59

    9-Month-Old Maine Coon vs. 9-Year-Old Niece

    9-Month-Old Maine Coon vs. 9-Year-Old Niece

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    #60

    We Ordered A Pound Of Carrots. We Got A Pound Of Carrot. Bottle For Scale

    We Ordered A Pound Of Carrots. We Got A Pound Of Carrot. Bottle For Scale

    circusboy Report

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    #61

    The Same Color Liquid In Different Colored Buckets Makes For An Interesting Comparison

    The Same Color Liquid In Different Colored Buckets Makes For An Interesting Comparison

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    #62

    The Contrast Of This Metro Station In Istanbul

    The Contrast Of This Metro Station In Istanbul

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    Linus Nilsson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just heard the recording of them asking you to back away from the track in my head.

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    #64

    One Of My Chickens Laid A Spherical Egg. Normal Egg For Comparison

    One Of My Chickens Laid A Spherical Egg. Normal Egg For Comparison

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    Sandy Kavanaugh
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ping pong eggs! A few of my girls lay these, too. They won't be useful for hatching, though.

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    #65

    I Took A Photo From The Same Spot In All 4 Seasons

    I Took A Photo From The Same Spot In All 4 Seasons

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    #66

    This Guinea Pig Is An Absolute Unit Compared To A Human

    This Guinea Pig Is An Absolute Unit Compared To A Human

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    #67

    This Rat Sized Moth Found In A School Construction Site In Australia

    This Rat Sized Moth Found In A School Construction Site In Australia

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    #68

    A New Pair Of Shoes Wasn't In The Budget But A Black Sharpie Was (Left- Sharpie, Right- Sun Faded Black)

    A New Pair Of Shoes Wasn't In The Budget But A Black Sharpie Was (Left- Sharpie, Right- Sun Faded Black)

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    Monday
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buying new shoes seems like such a waste too since these look to be in pretty good shape.

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    #69

    Left - 1980 Toyota Pickup. 40 Years Later A Toyota Pickup. Both 1/2 Ton Trucks

    Left - 1980 Toyota Pickup. 40 Years Later A Toyota Pickup. Both 1/2 Ton Trucks

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    #70

    You Can See The Evolution Of My Knitting Skills On My First Ever Project

    You Can See The Evolution Of My Knitting Skills On My First Ever Project

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    #71

    Huge Xanadu I Spotted While Walking In Rome (Italy). Lady Who Takes Care Of It For Scale. The Plant Is More Than 20 Years Old, Survived Freezing Temperatures And Snow

    Huge Xanadu I Spotted While Walking In Rome (Italy). Lady Who Takes Care Of It For Scale. The Plant Is More Than 20 Years Old, Survived Freezing Temperatures And Snow

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    #72

    All The Weathers

    All The Weathers

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    #73

    I Inherited This Small Gap Between My Middle And Ring Finger From My Dad. Both Hands Are Like This

    I Inherited This Small Gap Between My Middle And Ring Finger From My Dad. Both Hands Are Like This

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    #74

    Difference In Drinking Pace

    Difference In Drinking Pace

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    Billy The Kid
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gulper and sipper. This would make good names for cartoon characters.

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    #75

    My Parents Got This Spray Bottle Of Windex In 1979 And Have Been Reusing It Ever Since. New Bottle For Comparison

    My Parents Got This Spray Bottle Of Windex In 1979 And Have Been Reusing It Ever Since. New Bottle For Comparison

    pandasweatshirt Report

    #76

    Bottom Of An Unearthed Tree After A Storm, I Am 6’4 For Reference

    Bottom Of An Unearthed Tree After A Storm, I Am 6’4 For Reference

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    Kira Okah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would advise to not stand at this location by a fallen tree. They can go back to their upright position without warning and that has absolutely killed people standing at the roots like this.

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    #77

    Real vs. Fake $50 We Recieved At Work The Other Day

    Real vs. Fake $50 We Recieved At Work The Other Day

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    #78

    Bald Eagles Are Huge Compared To A Human

    Bald Eagles Are Huge Compared To A Human

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    #79

    Two Cans Of The Same Tomato Soup From The Same Store. One A Product Of Canada, The Other A Product Of USA

    Two Cans Of The Same Tomato Soup From The Same Store. One A Product Of Canada, The Other A Product Of USA

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    #80

    New vs. Used Electrodes For My Pool Ionizer

    New vs. Used Electrodes For My Pool Ionizer

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    KC Lancaster
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure what I'm looking at - did the one on the right used to look like the one on the left, but it wore down? Or is the one on the right an upgrade?

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    #81

    My Flatmate And I Took Nearly The Same Photo Walking Home At Different Times

    My Flatmate And I Took Nearly The Same Photo Walking Home At Different Times

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    Yeah, you heard
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this sort of thing once and spent far too long wondering why someone had put so many arrows in the snow!

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    #82

    Large Worm We Saw This Morning (6-Year-Old's Hand For Scale)

    Large Worm We Saw This Morning (6-Year-Old's Hand For Scale)

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    #83

    This Cicada On My Cicada Tattoo

    This Cicada On My Cicada Tattoo

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    #84

    A Street Lamp Fell Over Into The Snow Outside My Apartment. Turns Out They’re Massive - My Hand For Scale

    A Street Lamp Fell Over Into The Snow Outside My Apartment. Turns Out They’re Massive - My Hand For Scale

    Pusheenthestudent Report

    #85

    In Old Euro Coins The Borders Of Countries Were Drawn. Not Anymore. (The Left One Is From 2009, The Right One From 1999)

    In Old Euro Coins The Borders Of Countries Were Drawn. Not Anymore. (The Left One Is From 2009, The Right One From 1999)

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    Judes
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was no Euro coin in 1999! (or 20c Euro either) The Euro existed in 1999, but only as a non-physical currency. Coins entered circulation in 2002.

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    #86

    My Husband And I Bought The Exact Same Shoes, And Mine Are Small Enough To Fit All The Way Inside His

    My Husband And I Bought The Exact Same Shoes, And Mine Are Small Enough To Fit All The Way Inside His

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    #87

    A Mega-Sized Lemon From My Lemon Tree. Mandarin Orange For Scale

    A Mega-Sized Lemon From My Lemon Tree. Mandarin Orange For Scale

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    Alex K
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those have extra thick white "flesh" which is used to make pastries and such.

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    #89

    I've Been Documenting The Natural Decay In This Small Abandoned Church Since 2012

    I've Been Documenting The Natural Decay In This Small Abandoned Church Since 2012

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    #90

    Giant Blueberry Compared To A Coin

    Giant Blueberry Compared To A Coin

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    lunar eclipse
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ate blue berries for the first time yesterday. Personally, didn’t taste as good as they look. Still tasty tho. And aesthetic.

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    #91

    Mom Cleaned Out Her Pantry Cabinet And Found Four Generations Of Wyler’s Beef Cubes. Oldest One Expired 2/14/1989

    Mom Cleaned Out Her Pantry Cabinet And Found Four Generations Of Wyler’s Beef Cubes. Oldest One Expired 2/14/1989

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    #94

    These Old Pre-Soviet Banknotes. Hand For Scale

    These Old Pre-Soviet Banknotes. Hand For Scale

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    #95

    Same Size, Climbing vs. Hiking Shoes

    Same Size, Climbing vs. Hiking Shoes

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    Tim Douglass
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny that back in the '60s and '70s climbing boots were made with very stiff, almost unbendable soles and rigid ankle support. When you walked in them it was a bit like the Herman Munster walk. Changes in climbing technique led to changes in the equipment as well.

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    #96

    Both Of My Lights Burnt Out - One Turned White While The Other Turned Black

    Both Of My Lights Burnt Out - One Turned White While The Other Turned Black

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    #97

    Airsoft Gun (Left) vs. Real Gun (Right)

    Airsoft Gun (Left) vs. Real Gun (Right)

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    #98

    My Cat Looks Kinda Like An Owl

    My Cat Looks Kinda Like An Owl

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