50 Pics Of Worn-Down Things That Illustrate Exactly How Time Works (New Pics)
Interview With ExpertAs you get older, you realize one harsh truth about life: time passes, whether you want it to or not. Parents get old, children grow up, and your favorite sneaker will get worn down to the point that it looks like a slipper.
Here, we have a list of interesting things that show just how much time affects the things we use. Some of these we might not even think about, like the floors we walk on and the counters we eat on. But isn't it sometimes intriguing to take a look at how things look after years and years of daily wear and tear?
Bored Panda reached out to Shelly Kannagh, a recycling artist, master thrifter, and DIY decorator who shares her creations on YouTube. We talked with Shelly about reusing and repurposing old, worn-down things, and she even shared some tips for those who might be new to the repurposing game. Read her thoughts below!
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My Dog Made A Perfect Circle In The Grass From All The Years He's Been Running Around
Usually see that with dogs that have been chained to a post. Glad to see that in this case it just seems to be natural enthusiasm!
That seems to be especially true with pugs. I have owned 2 in my like and they both LOVED running in circles and chasing their tails lol.
Load More Replies...Very Worn Out Stairs That Have Been In Use For Hundreds Of Years
Looks like people jumped down from the 2nd and 3rd step from the bottom as the wear is more on the right side. I am sure the railing wasn't there the whole time, though.
The title is not wrong, but the centuries of use is probably not the main cause of its appearance. Peoples feet probably contributed, but centuries of rain water running down these steps made of what appears to be sandstone probably had a greater impact on eroding them and created this cool appearance.
You Can Now See Where The Spare Key In My Wallet Is
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned the circle on the outside of wallets. There was a time when every teenage boy's wallet had a circle on the outside from carrying a condom on the inside. Doesn't anyone do that any more? Or do guys just not carry wallets any more?
It was a rite of passage when I was younger too, but we finally figured out that in the unlikely event that we ever got to use that condom, it would have been ruined by heat and pressure, especially if it was in there long enough to leave an impression in the leather.
Load More Replies...In high school, you could see all the guys who carried a condom on their wallet by the indentation. Did you know condoms can eventually go bad just when you finally had a use for them?
I've had my leather wallet for over 40 years and have carried it in the back right pocket of whatever trousers I was wearing every day. That's more than 15,000 days of it sitting snug against my right buttock, which is why the wallet is no longer flat, it's curved to the exact shape of my buttock.
You've probably heard the saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure." It's especially relevant in the current climate where overconsumption is rampant. When an item gets old and unattractive, we usually just throw it in the trash, not thinking about how we're contributing to the ever-growing global waste crisis.
But, perhaps, some things really do reach their end date when they're incredibly worn down? We asked Shelly Kannagh, a recycling artist, thrifter, DIY enthusiast, and the creative mind behind the Repurposed My Way channel to weigh in on the debate. Can we really try to reuse all things or do some of them truly belong in the trash?
Stone Steps Outside Of The University Of Cambridge
This is so common here in England. Lots of worn out steps from 100s of years
That would be so cool to walk where people have been walking for hundreds, if not, thousands, of years! Everything here in Southern California was built last week. š
Load More Replies...I studied at Cambridge many years ago. I was wondering precisely where the photo was taken. There are clues (there is a church in the background, but I couldn't read the noticeboard, and traffic goes both ways on the road [as the traffic lights face both ways]). I have my ideas, but I can't place it directly (short of actually going there).
Well-Sharpened Knife
My mother as well. Then again she might have gotten the knife from my Grandparents.
Load More Replies...Yup...had one that did rventually snap...my mother used and honed it for 50 plus years.
My mum had a carving knife almost as slender, it was given to her when she and dad bought their first house when she was 19, I found it in the kitchen drawer after she died last year aged 76
A Heavy Ship Propeller Sinking Into The Soil Over Years And Leaving Its Mark On The Wall
I want to know how the grass is perfectly mowed around it and behind it š¤??
"I think there is almost always a way to reuse or repurpose an item," the master of reusing and repurposing items Shelly Kannagh tells us. "I especially like rusty metal and weather-worn wood that people toss to create many upcycled and renewed projects."
Granted, repurposing materials like wood and metal comes with its challenges. "Items like wood can be a challenge when it's rotten in spots and crumbles. Most times you can cut out the bad spots if they don't work for your vision. As far as fixing or embracing imperfections, it goes on an item-by-item basis for me," Shelly adds.
The Multiple Layers Of Floor Worn Through In The Service Bar At This Restaurant
That doesnt look like its been cleaned in just as long. Look toward the back in the hallway. Is that sub flooring?
It sure does look like the sub-floor.
Load More Replies...What a lovely first impression! I would be turning around and finding somewhere else to eat
I would be concerned that the customers have been inhaling asbestos particles from old linoleum tiles.
13-Year-Old Vader Keychain vs. A New One
The older one is more canonically accurate! He doesn't have legs and it looks like he's been... burned.
I have the original Darth Vader keychain from the opening of Legoland San Diego many many many years ago
aha, I got the camera icon back again, here my Darth vaders! my-keychai...cadebf.png
In Downtown Cincinnati, All The Roads Used To Be Cobbled Instead Of Asphalt, And Apparently They Never Tore It Up
Fairly typical to just pave over old roads with a new top layer. There are red brick cobbles showing through some of the downtown streets in my town.
Yeh, in my city we paved over the paved over all the way to the II century BCE Roman road. There is a dig, three meters deep, where you can see all the strata and old pavementation.
Load More Replies...Got to visit Cincinnati this year. Beautiful city. My one free day to explore while hubby was working was a Tuesday. First choice was the Pompeii exhibition but the whole arts complex was closed..on Tuesday. 2nd choice was Cincinnati underground complete with a pub stop under the city. They don't do tours on Tuesdays. I finally opted for lunch cruise on paddle wheel boat...with around 200 senior citizens lol. Complete with live banjo playing guide. I never heard My Rose of San Antone on banjo before. I'm from San Antonio. I tipped him $20 for an encore. City is quite pretty for sure.
I live in Boston where we still have cobble stone streets and the rest are covered with asphalt. Lot easier than digging the stones up, but it also explains why driving in Boston is convoluted and not for the faint of heart.
I commute to school in Boston from Cape Cod and I love the cobblestone streets we have here, especially on Nantucket where they have never been covered with asphalt, as far as I know anyway.
Load More Replies...I can still find some cobblestone streets up here in Tacoma, it's very cool
Carr hill in North Tacoma! You know, I was just there and even drove up Carr hill and can't remember if it's still cobbled. My family lived on the other side of the gulch from Carr hill for decades- 60's-2010's.
Load More Replies...The old cobblestones frequently show through in my city, Halifax, NS
Hey that looks like 90% of the roads around the city where I live in SC!!
For those who are looking to start their recycling and reusing journey, Shelly has some words of encouragement about where to start. "Find things that are pleasing to your eye," she says. "The color may be wrong, but that can always be changed. Try to keep organized, metal pieces, frames, like items, etc. make things easier when you are in the middle of creating."
Wear And Tear On Hiking Boots. New vs. Old
I'm too frugal to throw out decent shoes/boots, so I have them resoled at the cobbler's.
Gee, I sure wish we had a cobbler anywhere around here!! Maybe in the big city (200 km away)
Load More Replies...What's of more interest is the difference in right and left foot footware wear
Also looks like their foot grew, with the new shoe appearing larger than the old one.
The Counter Of Chetās Diner In My Hometown In USA
I'd rather not hear what it has to say, it's a diner counter top. All of its story are rumors and neighborhood gossip.
Load More Replies...If nobody cares about the look, you can keep it like that or the owner can replace it and give it a new look.
So a clean surface isnt important? The worn outer hard layer is compromised.
The Difference In My Work Gloves After Using Them For 2 Weeks, One Week And New
Checked OP, they are part of a backcountry chainsaw crew working in conservation.
"Try to envision what you could do with the item, and how you can create with it," Shelly adds. "When thrifting, put it in your cart if it's something you might want. Give yourself time to think about your final decision. You can always put it back if you don't want it."
The most important thing, according to Shelly, is to get creative. "Don't be afraid to get dirty and to put things together that you might normally overlook. Have fun with it!"
My Good Boy Has Been Rubbing Himself Against This Wall Every Day For 3 Years
I have a similar mark on the wall inside my back door from my dog who died a few years ago. I'm just leaving it there.
I'm so sorry about your dog. I hope you are doing OK. My cat lily left a little nose print on the glass on my back door. She died in August and I've not removed it.
Load More Replies...I love how OP had the dog sit and pose for this portrait. Such a good boy.
The Difference In These Stacks Of $1 Bills That Are Used vs. New
The amount of foot and boob sweat on that used money is probably very disturbing.
Rub a piece of lemon along the edge of the stack. Curls them up a bit and makes them easier to separate.
Load More Replies...One Headstone In The Graveyard Of The Kirk In My Town Has Completely Worn Through
Are we sure that wasn't from the headstone owner trying to get out for a few centuries?
Someone on Reddit suggested the erosion is caused by acid rain since the town was industrial for many years. Okay, I know that acid rain has its ways, but why is the top still in okay condition?
Just because an item is old and worn down doesn't mean we can no longer use it. Clothes, for example, nowadays are made from cheap materials and don't really last that long. Experts say that it's because of consumerism. The pressure to supply more stuff results in lower-quality garments, and we all want more clothes for cheaper, right?
My Mum Replaced A Wooden Spoon After 53 Years Of Use
How many people were at the intervention that forced Mum to buy a new spoon?
Would make an excellent spurkle! (Porridge stirring stick fou you sasenachs)
A New Trail Marker vs. One Thatās More Than 20 Years Old
In my country the trailr marks are painted on the trees (and repainted after some yrs)
Either the new one isn't all that new, or it shows that somebody hasn't learned to use longer nails and leave them loose to account for tree growth.
My Wife's Old Pair Of Dr. Martens vs. Her New Pair
So true. I have a pair of steel-toe ones which are at least 20 years old. Most comfortable shoes I've ever owned - wore them every day for many, many years. The soles have zero tread left, the toes are worn but I just can't bring myself to throw them out. Every so often (in the summer) I wear them and curse Doc Martens for discontinuing the style. Its a sad state of affairs when a company switches from making long-lasting products in favour of planned obselescence. That's what private equity ownership does I guess.
Load More Replies...I'll bet those old ones are really comfortable. I'd have a hard time switching to the new ones.
A friend of mine had an incredibly nasty pair of motorcycle boots that I brought to the cobbler's. They looked brand new when he finished. My friend was ecstatic.
You're okay to go in the UK where they are regulated and regarded as in the same category as osteopaths.
Load More Replies...Couldn't the old ones be refurbish. I have seen pictures of old boots like this and somebody some how refurbish them lookin g like new.
Look into Solovairs. They are what Docs were before the quality tanked. (Look at comments under @Joshua David for more info).
Sort of related: My dad would buy a pair of work boots from Sears, wear them for six month then take them back to the store for a full refund with no questions asked. He was quite audacious.
Well, not necessarily. Lately, the concept of visible mending has been trending. Apparently, extending a garment's life just by nine months can reduce its environmental impact by 20-30%. UK-based department store chain John Lewis also reported a sold-out situation of darning needles in 2022. Sales of products like patches and repair tape also more than doubled, as they went up 61%.
My Boss's Laptop's Trackpad Is Worn Down To The Circuit Board
I'm seeing this one day after my pad stopped working, hmm, Just glad I still had a mouse around.
You Can See All The Colors Of The Disneyland Teacup Because It's Worn Off Where The Door Closes
How This Wall Has Eroded Over Time
The mortar gets stronger over time. I remember drilling out 100 year old walls in a past job and the mortar was rock solid, was harder than the bricks (which were still harder than modern ones).
Load More Replies...You'd think the mortar would erode first--must not be very well made bricks.
The Japanese art of visible mending 'sashiko' is similar in its philosophy and execution to 'kintsugi.' Both are about embracing the transcience and imperfection of things with the passage of time. But where kintsugi is about repairing broken pottery with gold, sashiko is about mending fabric with geometrical patterns.
My Daughter Isn't Walking Yet, So Her Shoes Are Wearing Out Backwards
I love ignorant comments like this. So like if I live someplace where it's -10F but my kid can't walk, they don't need shoes?
Load More Replies...If a baby isn't walking yet they don't need shoes you will stunt the growth of their feet.
While I doubt that well fitted crawler shoes can prevent feet growing properly I always think it must be more comfortable for them not to have any shoes on at all. They really don't serve any purpose except looking nice for adults.
Load More Replies...I don't even put shoes on my baby. Just another thing that takes unnecessary time on and off. She gets feety pajamas, naked feet, or socks. Shoes just seem like a silly uncomfortable decoration for someone that doesn't walk.
Baby can't walk so bottoms of shoes are fine, but tops are getting worn. Probably from the baby crawling
Load More Replies...Cup I've Been Using For A Few Years Shows The Consistency Of Tea Stirring
This is my tea spoon. Worn from rubbing against the rim of my mug. There are two separate pairs of the worn marks because my original mug fell and broke into pieces. 1000000326...081ac4.jpg
Doesn't happen to my mugs, I'm too lazy to stir my tea after adding milk! I don't think my family scrapes the bottom when they stir either because I've never noticed marks.
Serious question here. Do Brits ever just drink green tea or is it primarily a certain kind. Genuinely curious here. Us here. Visited London twice and didnt notice.
They do, but it's always specified. If I offer you tea, you can expect black tea. If I only have green tea, I ask if you want green tea.
Load More Replies...You Guys Have Any Idea What The Code Could Be?
There are at around 256 possibilities for this code if you assume its a four digit code. And it only gets higher from there. Edit: this is if the numbers can be repeated. Four to the fourth is 256
There are exactly 24 possibilities for this code if you assume it is a four digit code using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. The possibilities are 1234, 1243, 1324, 1342, 1423, 1432, 2134, 2143, 1314, 2341, 2413, 2431, 3124, 3142, 3214, 3241, 3412, 3421, 4123, 4132, 4213, 4231, 4312, and 4321.
Load More Replies..."1, 2, 3, 4, 5. That's the type of combination an idiot has on their luggage" - Dark Helmet
There are exactly 24 possibilities for this code if you assume it is a four digit code using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. The possibilities are 1234, 1243, 1324, 1342, 1423, 1432, 2134, 2143, 1314, 2341, 2413, 2431, 3124, 3142, 3214, 3241, 3412, 3421, 4123, 4132, 4213, 4231, 4312, and 4321.
I think the chances are the lock was left with the stock 'out of the box code' of 1234, the same way most people who buy chinese ip cameras leave the login as admin 1234 which is why theyre so easy to hack
Those who want to make art out of mending usually use sashiko sewing kits. But that doesn't mean that all visible mending has to be that way. Kate Sekules, the author of Mend!: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto, claims that everyone and anyone can do it. "Visible Mending is for everyone, including the unvisual and the cack-handed and the non-sewer. It's experimental stitchery, mending improv, fun with thread."
The Letters On This Bottle Are Falling
I found a bottle like this at my mum's house: I kept finding random letters on my hands and it too me quite a while to work out where they were coming from!
That is either bad printing or not using the right type of ink for the type of plastic, it shouldn't be coming off like that. I used to work in a place where they made shampoo, conditioner and other skin products. So I should know.
If this ever happens to you while you're typing on computer, get to the ER quick! I didn't know but thankfully my son did.
After 25 Years Of Being Married I Had My Ring Cut Off
At first I thought this was a picture of someone who'd lost their fingers below the knuckle!
And this, boys and girls, is why the fad for Titanium wedding rings is a Really Bad Idea ā¢.
I have my late mother's wedding ring that she had to have cut off due to arthritis in her fingers.
I had to cut mine off after 11 years of marriage. I woke up one morning & my finger was very swollen, throbbing, sore & bright red. When I went to a local jeweler to get sized for a new ring I found out that I was no longer a size 7, I am now a size 9!
My ex had a fit that, after he had already remarried, I had a new boyfriend (3 years after our divorce). At Christmas that year he sent me back the tree ornaments I had bought him over the 10 years we were together - AND, HALF of his wedding ring. Fine by me, it was worth $200. Oh, and the note he included? Was on his new wife's stationery. Class act, that guy.
I have quite the opposite. I lost so much weight, that I need an additional ring to prevent my wedding band from falling off. (Banana for no reason at all.) One_Ring_u...de2b39.jpg
I told someone to get her size 5 ring cut off of her now size 9 finger. You don't want to know what it smelled like when she finally came to me but I hope we saved her finger.
2 Identical Hats, But One Was Worn Every Day For A Year
My husband's work hats look like that. I'm always surprised at the color difference when he gets a new one.
A lot of the fading probably has to do with the sun/UV. It's crazy how much the sun can fade clothes just from hanging on the washing line- hang my black work shirts out each week inside out because of it and the inner now looks more brown.
Load More Replies...The goal of visible mending is to highlight the imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. According to the Embroiderers' Guild of America, people can use visible mending for many issues: "To repair upholstery, fabric or canvas bags, knitted or crocheted accessories or any other items that are constructed from fabric, denim or fibers."
The Inner Seat On This London Underground Train Is Much More Worn Than The Outer One
Moroccan Leather would be way more durable. Of course, they could only afford 1 seat per car.
Each line has its own type of design. This fabric shows that the carriages are used on the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and the Metropolitan lines. Itās informally known as the Liquorice Allsorts design!
Load More Replies...They obviously need seats that can easily be swapped from one side to the other to even out the wear patterns.
But if you're underground, wouldn't you mostly be looking at a tunnel wall? Just asking as an ignorant American; most of my tube experience is from the NYC subway--there you generally prefer not to have a view.
Load More Replies...Finally Got Around To Replacing The Brush On Our Floor Sweeper
Just moving the dirt around giving it a change of scenery and a nice day out
It's one half of a cutting die used to cut paper products to their specified design, I.E. Cardboard boxes, etc. It and it's mate are mounted on 2 giant industrial rollers and the paper stock is passed between. The print rollers come next, then the fold and glue. Pretty cool process, actually.
Load More Replies...Must be very old for motor not to konk out first. Don't build 'em to last anymore.
My Belt Over A Year Of Weight Gain And Loss
Mine does this. Fortunately I had to make some new holes as it was getting loose...
Leather also stretches so you aren't necessarily losing that much weight. Sorry
Looks like you were at the same weight for quite some time. The one belt hole is wore down more than any hole.
So, Pandas, what are the items that have been with you for many years and that you're the most proud of? Let us know what interesting things you own or have come across that reflect the inevitable and relentless passing of time. And if you'd like to see some more cool worn-down things, you can head down here, here, and here!
A Pitcher After One Day Of Use (In A Bakery) vs. Used For More Than A Year
I think it might have to do with the quality of the water they wash it with.
The fogging is due to scratches, they are visible on the picture.
Load More Replies...These Wall Stains From The Heads Of The Back Row
I was thinking the same thing! "Soul-Glo!" (Basically the same as Jheri Curl, for anyone who somehow has never seen that movie.)
Load More Replies...Maybe they were all done by the same person?
Load More Replies...The Pattern This Wire Fence Wore Onto The Rock Over The Years (From A Local Mountain Trail)
While it has been colored by the rust it has also eroded the rock. You can clearly see the u-shaped "indentation" on the edges of the rock.
Load More Replies...The Difference In Upkeep On Both Sides Of These Semi-Detached Houses
I feel sorry for the ones on the left: has anyone checked if they're ill / elderly / disabled and need help with maintaining their property?
Load More Replies...Semi detached means a pair of houses that share one common wall, but are detached from other houses on the remaining side. Pretty common in the UK.
Load More Replies...Drywall Under The Card Swipe At My Child's Daycare
Should have installed some sort of plate around it, to prevent damage to the wall...
Why would they not put something protective on the wall after the first scratch?
Probably because they only thought about the short term cost like far too many childcare centres
Load More Replies...Something like this at my school...dent in wall from door swinging open
There is something like this at my school...dent in the wall from door swinging open
What do you mean? Security should always be a necessity.
Load More Replies...Two Identical Wool Blankets: 20 Years Of Use vs. 20 Years In Storage
20 years!? I'm thinking "use" may be being used a bit loosely. Tossed on the back of the chair in the spare room, for 20 years perhaps...gah, but still.
During The Rain You Can See Where The Tires Typically Are At This Car Park
Not really...if it gets quite warm there this will happen. Just like a road that has not been resurfaced for a while. The depressions of where the vehicle travels will cause a deadly hydroplane if you don't pay attention.
Load More Replies...But, all cars are different sizes, different wheelbase. This does not look natural to me.
It's actually extremely common in truck stops where heavy commercial vehicles make hugely deep divots in almost precise tire patterns. Usually the front row of divots, where the steer tires sit, is the most exact and has almost no front to back variation. The middle row of divots, where drive tires sit, will actually have six or eight discrete rows of dips, due to the different wheel bases of tractors varying by as much as a few feet. And the back most divots, where the trailer wheels position varies by fifteen or more feet, usually have a quasi-identifiable mark at the 45/48 foot line (most common length) with significant ruts both forwards and back from longer and shorter wheel positions
Load More Replies...New vs. 1-Week-Old Filter In A Fabrication Shop
Wow. And that's why wearing proper PPE is mandatory. All that junk would be directly in the mask wearers lungs otherwise.
Certainly not "all that junk". A lot of it would have been filtered out by the cilia, but depending on the processes involved, a part of it might have been respirable.
Load More Replies...Hereās A Metal Spatula Iāve Used For About 7 Years Compared To Its New Replacement
A couple posts up we saw the wooden "spoon" that was replaced, I can't help but think - are there fragments of these utensils in every dish they helped prepare?? Is that happening with my kitchen utensils?? š¬
Sliding along cast iron? Stainless steel (Chromium, nickel) nanoparticles.in food.
54-Year-Old Key vs. New One I Just Had Cut
This is why you might not get a working key if the only one to cut it after is a worn one.
Locksmith can cut some keys without a key. They just need the lock and some tools.
Load More Replies...A good auto mechanic saved me a bundle by having a new key cut from the vin number instead of replacing the ignition.
Worn, but probably not to the same degree. The key experiences a lot of friction from other keys on the ring and whatever else might be in your pocket or purse with it. Whereas the only friction on the lock is from inserting and removing the key.
Load More Replies...Riiight. That new key is NEVER going to open the lock it's meant to!
Customer Hadnāt Changed Their Water Filter Since 2017
It's a mechanical prefilter. They're typically used in an opaque container, so there's no light for things to grow. No different than the rest of your pipes. That color is probably just dirt. I'm guessing they're on well water. If they get their drinking water from the fridge dispenser, then it goes through a carbon filter anyway. None of which is to say there aren't microbes in it. Most water contains microbes and our bodies are acclimated to the ones where we live. That's why you need to drink bottled water when visiting foreign lands, or your vacation might not go well.
Load More Replies...The Mortar Between The Bricks At My Daughter's School Has Been Eroded By 65 Years Of Children Running Their Hands Through It
As opposed to the house earlier where the stone was weathered away but the mortar was intact.
Maybe that was a school for adults, so they couldn't stick their fingers in between the bricks, but only in between the mortar?
Load More Replies...Kids (many) like sensory things. So do many adults actually. I personally would prefer the feeling of smoothed bricks than mortar, but to each their own.
Load More Replies...This Handle Has Visibly Worn Down The Door Due To Years Of People Turning It
Um...who lifts the door handle UPWARDS to go through a door?! You'd expect the downward arc on this ill-fitting handle, but the upward one denotes the handle rubbing on the door, well...upwards. Why? Who that you've seen opens a door like that?!
10 Years Of CS:GO On A Mousepad
I am also confused about this "mouse pad". Maybe they meant yoga mat?
Load More Replies...Look at how the kitty is looking at their person š
Wear Pattern On Stairs Going Up vs. Down
Because you tread more heavily going up than down. Both sides look like a slip hazard, though.
That's still just wood. I don't see a slip-hazard from the wood that is worse than from the paint (or whatever the covering is).
Load More Replies...Not a surprise when you consider the movement of your foot when you use the stairs. Going up, your foot probably slides forward just a bit, but going down you tend to just place your foot on the tread. You certainly don't want your foot sliding forward on the way down.
Or down vs. up, if you're British, Australian, Kiwi, and many other countries
My Left Shoe Has Developed A Fuzzy Texture Over Time Despite Having The Same Number Of Wears As My Right Shoe
Likely from different fabric/dye lots. Quality controls on modern manufacturing are almost non-existent. I had the same thing happen with a pair of dress shoes--no matter what type of polish I used, one shoe was always half a shade lighter than the other.
or he sits with his left foot under him and it rubs on the chair or he rests his right foot on top of his left
Load More Replies...Or a lighter flame (note: only for people who know what theyāre doing)
Load More Replies...We also walk where the Prominent shoe and foot move before the other.
My canvas sneakers ended up in similar way after I stepped in a deep puddle with one foot only.
Gotta find a puddle for the other one then. Easy fix.
Load More Replies...The Contrast Between My Wifeās Old And New Shoes
Damn right we find a pair we like and by mutiples
Load More Replies...And if you do, the hole in the toes area will disappear!
Load More Replies...The Difference In Wear On The Toilet Doors In The Pool Club
Having had to service both during my career, I can say that contrary to popular belief, the inside of the ladies room is probably far filthier than the men's.
That's probably because women's toilets, in contrast to mens' pissoirs, are not designed for touch-free use, at least in most Western countries. So if you didn't want to touch, say, a toilet in a pool bar with your privates, you have to kind of hover, which compromises your aim. And after a few beers the thought of cleaning up after yourself tends to elude the mind.
Load More Replies...from every men's restroom I've had to use in and emergency? men's are much more disgusting. my parents owned a bar when I was a Teen, guess who had to clean the restrooms? the men's room was a s**t show - literally. The woman's was always easy to clean. I've never actually seen a disgusting woman's room except if it's shared with men.
P**s on the floor in men's, makeup and toilet tissue pieces in women's. I know what I would rather clean.
I would say the excess wear on the men's is from men using their hip to push or hold the door open with keys on d-rings and the stuff in thier pockets. May also be diffrence ot amount of use. If the trashcan is right inside the door I Gan guarantee almost every guy opens the door with the paper towel they dried thier hands with held it with thier hip and tossed the towel im the trash.
Found that to be true.Went to McDonalds and Mens was out of service-Told to use the Ladies-Went somewhere else. No way i would let my body parts ANY of those seats,Ugh!
Well now, I ve been a woman all my life and I have never left any bathroom in a bad situation.
Restaurant's Floor
Yeah, thatās not going to be approved by environmental health if it was in England.
Gross. If they like the novelty of this they should just pour clear flooring epoxy over it.
Looks like a MRI or something (the brownish-yellow is the "brain")
That needs to be replaced. Should been replaced a long time ago.
Subtle Branding And Color Changes In Limoncello Bottles, 6 Years Apart
"Now with no artificial colors or preservatives!"
Load More Replies...A Paint Stick That's Been Used For Three Houses
Wow! Why have I never heard of this?? I love it!
Load More Replies...My Old Black Jeans After 3 Years Of Daily Use vs. The Same Brand New Jeans
That's why I now swear by those dark fabric preserving detergents. They work! I've saved a bunch from not replacing my staple black tees and pants over the past few years.
Load More Replies...My Light Blue Sharpie Is So Old That It Turned Green
My Favorite Stuffy vs. New One I Got For My Birthday A Few Years Ago
You won't see this but you can take old stuffy to a dry cleaner, he would come out looking new! Or google ways to clean stuffed animal, theres lots of ways to get them spotless :)
I have several favorite stuffies that I hold and hug on a daily basis and none are as grimey as this, what did you do??!
Did a dog get the first one? You took it outside with you? Walked over it, repeatedly?
My Childhood Beanie Baby That I Got When I Was Two Weeks Old (Now I'm 22) vs. A Completely New One. Safe To Say, Heās Well-Loved
You are MUCH less destructive than my nephew. After four years of loving and munching on it his old stuffed rabbit was 100% eviscerated (and had about 40% skin left)
My childhood bear had it's nose replaced four times from me chewing on it. First it was replaced with a leather one, then an embroidered one and finally a fabric paint one, that now I think of it, might not have been the best choice for something I was putting in my mouth!
Load More Replies...You Can See The Fingernail Marks On My Wife's Work Keyboard From How Much She Types (Faded Lettering Too)
Half the letters have worn off on my keyboard. I replaced them with little pieces of paper with the numbers written on them and then covered with clear nail varnish. At least one of those has now worn off too.
Did you know you can buy stickers for your keyboard? And they can be in fun colors and patterns too. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Keyboard-Background-Lettering-Replacement
Load More Replies...The Insoles From My Work Shoes After 8 Months
Umm does anyone else see what appears to be a nail in the left insole?
I'd be happy if my insoles lasted 8 months! Mine are usually worn out after 4 or 5.
This Spoon Weāve Used For The Last Few Years To Scrape Bowls Has Actually Gotten Better At Its Job Over Time
I agree. The tips of new spoons need to look more like that of the old one, to do their job better.
Brand New Battery vs. One I Had In My Laptop For Two Years
*Raises eyebrow* my laptop lasted ten years and the battery was still in great condition. My old phone, on the other hand, did just this
My last laptop broke because the battery did this. The repair guy told me that in future I should let the battery drain once in a while instead of always keeping the laptop plugged in.
Maybe this is why my laptop lasted so long? It was programmed to do this every few months, since I never unplugged the laptop. Set up your battery saver mode!
Load More Replies...Wear On My Mouse After 10 Years Of Daily Use
I've Used The Same Strap To Pick My Backpack Up Since I Started 6th Grade In 2011
It's nice to see that you use the same backpack all through your school years. Instead of buying a brand new one every year that is just such a waste.
People buy new ones every year? Sorry, sounds strange to me, could barely afford the backpack that I used through all of secondary school.
Load More Replies...I've had mine since 2009, and still use it almost daily. It was my school bag through university, work bag, camping bag, baby bag 2x, and so much more š„
Ten Years Of Wear On A Dog Tag
OMG my 16 year old puppt has one just like it, the crazy thing is u can read all 3 phone numbers (mine, husband and kid) and none of the numbers have changed in that entire time!
Load More Replies...It's a replacement for the old one (sorry if you were joking and it went over my head)
Load More Replies...29-Year-Old Cheese Grater vs. Brand New One
The one on the left looks like it's a lot older than 29 years--1995. That looks more like something from the 1960's or 70's
you take that back... 1995 was not 29 years ago...
Load More Replies...Nah;older ones looked like that. My family had the same one for decades before I was born. Looked like that.
Load More Replies...My Baby Blanket: New vs. 21-Year-Old
I understand it's pretty much a rag but I love it and still sleep with it lol.
Awww this was my daughter's blanket 26 years ago, I didn't know you could still find these!!
Lol! This reminds me of my cousin when we were little and he carried a blanket everywhere until it was just a trail of stuffing with streamers of rag still attached. He wouldn't let anyone get rid of it, so my aunt began to clip away pieces of it as he slept - until it was just a handful of dirty fluff. He finally let it go.
So you sleep with a wad of threads? I think its about time to give that thing up.. To the trash can.
My Salt Rock Deodorant After Five Years Of Almost Daily Usage vs. A New One
Yeah, and if you use it regularly eventually you don't need to use it every day. It doesn't stop sweat like antiperspirant deodorant, but it does work to keep pits free of stank. It does take time for your body to adapt to it. It's not an instant fix, but of course it doesn't work for everyone. Depends on your body chemistry.
Load More Replies...Yes, it works, vegan, all natural, no animal testing, and you don't smell like an automobile air freshener.
A New Box Of Matches vs. One Left Out In The Sun For Four Years
My Gross Chair That's Been Sat On Every Day For The Past 20 Years
So... Yeah! Yeah, you probably should have swapped that guy out when it was your everyday chair for a decade.
When my desk chair started peeling, the arms, I first covered it up with color-matching duct tape. Once the back started, I got a set of car seat covers. Worked perfectly.
My Lime Lite Night Light I've Had Plugged In Since The 90s, Compared To A Brand New One I Plugged In Today
They really aren't supposed to light anything up, just provide a point of light to give you a reference in the dark.
Load More Replies...Walk Sign That Sees No Sunlight vs. Sign That Gets Direct Sunlight
There are quite a few street-name signs in my city that are so sun-faded that they're impossible to read.
Doesn't happen in the UK, unsurprisingly. The main annoyance is foliage growing out over a road sign and how long it takes before it comes round on the council schedule to be cut back.
Load More Replies...The Same Tea Ball: 15 Years Of Use vs. Brand New Replacement
But why replace the old one? It's just a bit tea-stained. Me? I use a tea pot and believe me, the inside of that tea pot is an awful lot more tea-stained than the pictured gadget.
Throw some salt and a couple of slices of lemon in there and swirl it around. It'll clean right up.
Load More Replies...I personally brush a paste made of water and baking soda into a tea ball, let it work and brush with a rough kitchen sponge and wash normally. Immersing the ball in vinegar for at least four hours also helps. You can try salt and lemon peel, and I think a dilute citric acid solution will also do the job. I've had two metal tea balls for probably twenty years. One is the same model as in the picture and the other is shaped like a duck, although a bit impractical to clean.
Huh. My tea-balls look like this after maybe a month of constant use. Doesn't take 15 years for that amount of tannin to add up
The Pair Of Converse I Owned For Nearly 10 Years vs. The Pair I Bought Today
I am in shock right now. I bought a pair of high top black chucks (not super different than the ones pictured) in April 2023, wore them every day, and they fell apart after just shy of a year. Like, holes in the soles, the top right side being rubbed smooth, and tears in them. How did they get them to last 10 years??
My Right Slide Is Much More Worn Than My Left
Dp u have knee or hip pain on the right side??? U may want to have ur doctor measure ur pegs, a slight difference can do that and put more pressure and more wear and tear on the load bearing side.
Probably ought to see a podiatrist about that. You're putting more pressure on your right foot--could lead to mobility issues later in life.
This Penny I've Had On My Keyring Since Childhood Doesn't Look Like A Penny Anymore
At first glance I thought it was one of those Angel in My Pocket coins.
It's an angel. I remember these, I think I had one at one time, who knows where it ended up.
The Difference Between 18 Months Of Daily Wear And New
Buy the best quality shoes you can afford. Your body will thank you as you grow old
And wash sneakers regularly. The salt and sweat accelerates the breakdown of material fibers.
Load More Replies...The Matching Wear On The Heels Of Two Of My Daily-Use Pairs Of Dr. Martens
It looks like your feet are trying to correct a slightly off rotation of you legs or hips. You might want to get that checked out.
My Sweaty Palms Have Corroded My MacBook's Aluminum Over The Years
20-Year-Old Used vs. Backup Cordless Phone
I feel like there was a point in time where every household had a Uniden phone
How My Work Pants Have Aged. New vs. 6-Month-Old vs. 2-Year-Old
OxiClean Dark Protect Liquid Laundry Booster - put this on your shopping list and air dry or use the lowest heat dryer setting for the least amount of time.
This 50-Year-Old Spark Plug Compared To Its New Replacement
Spark plugs don't last 50 years. If never used then maybe, but what you see there is just gold old fashioned fuel fouling. That can happen in a matter of weeks if your engine isn't burning properly.
Yes on both counts. If a plug in an engine from that era had really been used for that long then the electrode would be significantly worn, but that one still seems to retain the square profile of the original. And the shiny knurled surface is also inconsistent with a really old plug.
Load More Replies...The Wear On The Right Handle vs. The Left One
In many stores, the left one may never be unlocked. Annoying when you automatically try that door when leaving.
Well, the right door is usually pull for entry, the left pushed (from the otherside, of course) for exit... I haven't been to the UK or Japan in over twenty years, so I forget - is it the reverse there (or other places where they drive on the left)?
Nice to see things being used for long periods of time, we are way too addicted the idea that we should dispose of things as soon as they become worn. The rucksack that has done years at school / college is the prime example, it’s still serving it’s purpose, it’s obviously owned by someone who likes the aesthetic of well worn and loved.
Recently I told my daughter that when I was a child Netflix was a subscription to have DVDs sent in the mail, she thought it was a joke and I was pulling her leg 😂🥲
Ha! I told my son that to and he didn't believe me. Also told him we used to have to go to a store to rent movies, and only as a special treat. The rest of the time we would have to wait for it to come on TV. He really didn't believe that.
Load More Replies...I also have one! My cap that I've used for a few years, has gone from black to brown.
Mostly, this is a list of people who need to clean and repair better and sooner, or who are too mean to replace when they should.
Nice to see things being used for long periods of time, we are way too addicted the idea that we should dispose of things as soon as they become worn. The rucksack that has done years at school / college is the prime example, it’s still serving it’s purpose, it’s obviously owned by someone who likes the aesthetic of well worn and loved.
Recently I told my daughter that when I was a child Netflix was a subscription to have DVDs sent in the mail, she thought it was a joke and I was pulling her leg 😂🥲
Ha! I told my son that to and he didn't believe me. Also told him we used to have to go to a store to rent movies, and only as a special treat. The rest of the time we would have to wait for it to come on TV. He really didn't believe that.
Load More Replies...I also have one! My cap that I've used for a few years, has gone from black to brown.
Mostly, this is a list of people who need to clean and repair better and sooner, or who are too mean to replace when they should.
